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  • Suicide prevention starts with you

    The military, like the society we defend, has to confront some serious challenges within our own ranks. Sexual assault, substance abuse and suicide are examples of aberrant behavior that don't ever "just go away" on their own, but must always remain in our cross check. Recently our command has had

  • Who are these strangers living in my house?

    The operations tempo is at an all time high. As a result of deployments, temporary duties away and long days in the office, we are spending less time at home with our families. It is important, however, while we are away to continue to nurture our relationship with them. Many times I think of my

  • Are you fit to fight?

    Are you fit to fight? No, really, are you fit to fight? Before you answer this question you need to know: What is fit to fight and why is it important to be fit to fight?Being fit to fight according to a former Chief of Staff of the Air Force is, "...not about passing a fitness test once a year (and

  • The oath: committing to something greater than yourself

    Every Airman takes an oath when they enter the service. While the officer and enlisted oaths differ in key areas, they share commonality in the following: "I...do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I

  • Who Can I Turn To?…the IG!

    When I tell someone I work for the Inspector General (IG), I get different reactions ranging from apprehension to bewilderment, the name Inspector General always invokes images of an intrusive inspection team, scurrying around your duty section with checklists and TO's, highlighting all of our

  • AMC commander: 'Air Mobility Airmen continue to answer the call'

    When the President announced 30,000 more U.S. troops were needed in Afghanistan, it was no surprise that mobility Airmen would play a major role in helping make this a reality. In fact, many of you at home and abroad have already worked overtime to ensure the first wave of troops reached Afghanistan

  • Attitude really is everything

    Not long after I was selected for promotion to chief master sergeant, a fellow senior master sergeant who would soon be taking an assignment to another base, asked me if I would keep an eye out for the interests of another junior senior noncommissioned officer after his departure. Now, I understand

  • Fit to Fight: the fourth core value

    As members of the United States Air Force, we are held to very high standards by our Core Values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Recognizing that we are practitioners in the profession of arms, I firmly believe that being Fit to Fight has unofficially become the fourth core value. Although

  • 62nd Force Support Squadron best in the Air Force

    Each year, the Air Force selects one Force Support Squadron as "Best in Air Force" by presenting them with the General Curtis E. LeMay award. This award was established in 1965 by the Order of Daedalians Foundation and is named in tribute to General Curtis E. LeMay, who supported morale, wellness

  • Fitness is a commitment to readiness…and every Airman’s responsibility!

    Anticipated changes to the Air Force Fitness Program went into effect at the start of the New Year, and the good news is, most Airmen already 'get it' - they know fitness is tied to combat readiness and already make fitness an integral part of their lives. In fact, many Airmen (and family members)