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COMMENTARIES

  • Expectations: Simple doesn't always mean easy

    Even if you are not consciously aware of it, you always have expectations. They are always there in everything we do, every day. One of the most common sources of stress in our lives is our expectations. They can create all sorts of difficulties such as misunderstandings, breakdown in communication,

  • Scars of DUI: Red

    (EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article features graphic descriptions.)I remember the plush, green grass on my bare feet as I ran to the family station wagon for a trip to the local ice cream shop. My new outfit felt scratchy on my sunburned skin. It had been an exciting birthday party. The sun was

  • Take it from me--stay hydrated during summer heat

    Hydrate. It's a word that was constantly pounded into my head during basic training. If the training instructor didn't see us hydrating enough he would have us stop whatever we were doing to drink water. I never really understood how important it was to hydrate. I always knew water was important for

  • Independence Day - Bold and Innovative Leadership

    As we take a moment to spend time with family and friends over the long holiday weekend, let us not forget what Independence Day truly represents-the birth of our great nation, as bold leaders stood up and declared our independence.     Our nation fought for and declared its independence 238

  • Meeting veteran helped me feel connection with grandfather

    Twenty-five B-24 Liberators were lost during his last mission during World War II. His airplane had been among those that went down. He and his crew had to ditch the plane over the North Sea. Luckily, he had been rescued from the waters by an English Air-Sea Rescue ship.Dale VanBlair sat and told me

  • My First Scar

    One day I was in a meeting with some fellow Airmen."I'm sure you already heard about it, but the base had another Airman get arrested for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence," our superintendent said. "So what can we do as a public affairs unit to help be part of the solution

  • NASCAR provides great family experience

    Before moving to Dover, Delaware, I had never watched a NASCAR race. Even though I have worked a couple of them, this year was the first year I was able to be a fan.I have never really been a huge fan of NASCAR, but after interacting with some of the drivers and being able to sit and feel the

  • Care for mental health like any other health issue

    It's time for you to do your mock physical fitness assessment and you only get 73 percent. What would you do? If you're like most Airmen who want to pass their test, you go to a gym and do strength training, maybe get on the treadmill or go outside to start improving your run time.You may take a

  • Stand on your own two feet

    In the coming weeks, supervisors of all ranks across the Air Force will begin gathering information, formulating bullets and populating AF Form 1206s to recognize a select few of our Airmen. Arguably, the Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award is, among all "blue suit" awards, one of the most coveted.

  • Memorial Day: A new Airman’s perspective

    As a newly minted second lieutenant, May 26 will mark my first Memorial Day in uniform. I may still be sporting butter bars, but my recent transition into military life has already offered a new perspective on the holiday.The last Monday of May is reserved to celebrate our most distinguished heroes,