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  • Be prepared: Writing a successful resume

    Parents and teachers have lectured on this for as long as I can remember: the Boy Scout motto. I learned this many years ago and it still rings true today.As with anything, it's never too early to start preparing. You prepare for college, marriage, children and leaving the military, either to retire or to simply separate. Eventually, one begins to

  • Vigilance pays beyond the flightline

    Those who have ever had a flightline driver's license know Foreign Object Damage prevention is deeply embedded into our Air Force safety culture. Constant vigilance in keeping debris off ramps, taxiways and runways prevents jet engine damage, saves millions of dollars in aircraft repair costs and may save the lives of Airmen. On the first day of

  • When it’s time to change the station

    People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life's inevitable challenges, build strong relationships and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When bad things happen, they're able to bounce back and move on. Unfortunately, too many people take their mental and emotional health for

  • Jointness: The synergy of many

    We've all heard or lived through a merger of one kind or another; consolidating like, same or similar capabilities to capitalize on economy of scale. In the military, its things like base communications support, orderly room consolidation and even households. But who would have ever thought about combining bases? Joint Base Lewis-McChord is about

  • Death and taxes

    They say the two things you can count on in this world are death and taxes. As a chaplain, I deal with death and its aftermath on a regular basis. As a citizen, I face April 15 every year just like you do. We tend to dread both. Most people want to go to heaven, but aren't too fond of dying. Like you, I don't relish the idea of handing over part of

  • The four pillars of fitness: Key ingredient to resiliency

    Resiliency being the buzz word in our Air Force today inspired me to write this commentary. Many articles have been written about it and it has been the focus of our Wingman Days for quite some time now. Group discussions were formed to highlight what it is and to emphasize we must be "resilient." But the question still remains, how does one become

  • Lessons of a mess dress warrior: two new resolutions for 2012

    At the first of every year, Airmen stand in front of the mirror and make resolutions to have a better, more focused year. Perhaps it is to lose weight, better physical fitness scores, work hard on their master's or bachelor's degrees or study a little harder to earn that next stripe. I too made resolutions for 2012, but on Feb. 22 at our very own

  • We are Airmen through thick and thin

    Just as sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, Airmen will continue to serve faithfully and honorably in defense of our great nation. In the midst of staffing cuts, budgetary restraints and global responses, our fortitude and resiliency will remain. It is during these times that our integrity is solidified, our service is magnified

  • Do you have the bug?

    Do you have the bug? Do you have the itch? What I am asking does not concern a rash or sickness. The question I am asking is: do you have a passion for the job you do, where you serve and for those with whom you serve? This is more than a thought about your attitude. Rather, my aim is deeper. The question is, "What fuels your attitude?" Without a

  • Why do I celebrate Black History Month?

    Black History Month, a tradition in the United States for eight decades, is celebrated during the month of February. It is a time for Americans to reflect on the history and teachings of African Americans. It is the month when people can witness to the progresses, richness and diversity of African American achievement.In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a
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