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  • Mom wasn't always right

    One of the greatest things about going through resiliency training is being able to look back on life lessons, especially those my parents taught me. My parents taught me some things deliberately (such as "Work hard, then play hard," etc.), but most of the impactful and negative lessons came through

  • Our service matters

    Have you ever noticed when you listen to a discussion on the news about a natural disaster, domestic security issue or a concern about our border security, the conversation ultimately ends with what can the military do? What is also important to note is the conversation stops with the military.

  • A funny thing happened on the way to defending our country

    I love to laugh. I haven't come across too many people who don't like to laugh. And why not laugh? It's free. You can do it just about anywhere. It's relatively painless, unless you do too much of it. More importantly, laughter is actually good for you. It releases chemicals in your body that

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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."

  • 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