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  • It's ok to ‘drunk dial’

    Each of us serving in the military today is a volunteer. We took an oath and hopefully, understood that if called upon, we could be put in a position where our life is at risk especially when we deploy to a war zone. Conversely, a lot of Airmen are at risk everyday at home station due to the nature

  • This Memorial Day remember those who served, make safety a priority

    Each and every day of service you give to our Nation, you are honoring the men and women who have given their lives in defense of freedom. With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, please pause a moment to reflect on those who came before us. Courageous men and women whose selfless devotion secured the

  • The dangers of distracted living

    "Mom, you really seem to be enjoying this," my oldest daughter commented as we tossed a Frisbee around recently. How could she tell? Because, she said, "You're focused on me."As she often reminds me, my bright, beautiful daughter is much wiser than her ten years. I am constantly guilty of trying to

  • Choose wisely

    There's an alarming trend among our younger single Airmen that quite frankly has me losing sleep. It seems that not a week goes by where I don't hear about an Air Mobility Command Airman who made a conscious decision to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol and got caught. What's particularly

  • A culture of accountability

    "Am I my brother's keeper?" is arguably one of the most profound questions ever asked. As members of the greatest fighting force in the world, our answer should always be, "Yes." We are all the keepers of our brothers and sisters in arms. Regardless of our backgrounds, career fields and ranks,

  • Kick the negative thought habit

    I believe that negative thinking is a habit. Sometimes, bad stuff happens and sometimes good stuff happens. That's life. Being Americans and living in the land-o-plenty, my theory is that we begin to think that the good times are "normal" and the bad times are "bad." We rob ourselves of the little

  • Fight for meaningful feedback

    Like any institution, there are things we do well in the Air Force. And there are others that, at times, leave something to be desired. Ask any of your peers about the formal feedback they've received throughout their career and you're sure to hear horror stories.I remember as a young lieutenant

  • Integrity in uniform

    When I put on my uniform every morning, I get particular about each item's accuracy and how identifies myself as an Airman. Monday, it's my shirt: clean and crisp, my badges correctly aligned and wings straight, shoes polished. Tuesdays: blousing straps even, my uniform clean and sharp. From heal to

  • Get ready for the ORE

    There are many things 62nd Airlift Wing Airmen can do to prepare themselves for the upcoming operational readiness exercise May 4-10 to Volk Field, Wis.For those "deploying," training during the Ability to Survive and Operate University provides a great one-day crash course in all the essentials of