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  • Be smart: Alcohol and the holidays

    Did you know you could take a limo and drink champagne all the way to the fanciest hotel in town, stagger into the best suite and still not spend as much as you would for a DUI?DUIs are a common topic among Airmen today. Many man-hours are spent attending safety briefings, mandatory educational

  • The hard, right thing

    Several years ago, a U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant gave a speech titled "Doing the Hard, Right Thing." His speech covered a World War II hospital burn unit filled with Airmen severely burned in combat. Many spouses of these warriors couldn't face the horrific wounds their husbands endured.

  • I'm not alone

    Toughen up, develop a thick skin, don't let people see that you're hurting; I've heard these phrases my entire life, from parents, coaches, family members, friends, and supervisors. The result, I hurt; but I don't show it.I know that I'm not alone either, now I'm going to show my hurt.I am

  • Miami Dolphins scandal has lessons for Service members

    Last week, Jonathan Martin, an offensive lineman on the Miami Dolphins football team, walked out and quit the team due to a perceived hostile work environment, allegedly characterized by demeaning, racially-biased communications and financial extortion by at least one team captain, and other senior

  • Counting blessings as Thanksgiving draws near

    It's no secret that in life some days are just plain better than others.Yesterday was quite simply one of those better days. Laughs, jokes, work, fun, shared experiences and food. It reminded me that when we sit together, break bread, sip a coffee or tea, or raise a glass we are building something

  • Standards don't change - on duty or off

    Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do are core values that U.S. Air Force Airmen live by. Although these are important values for the Air Force, every base has their own principles that are essential to accomplishing the mission.Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, 7th Bomb Wing

  • AFOSI helps those traveling abroad via AF Portal

    As foreign travel increases within the DOD community, the risk of foreign intelligence targeting also increases. You can be the target of a foreign intelligence or security service at any time and any place; however, the possibility of becoming the target of foreign intelligence activities is

  • Suicide prevention amongst wingmen

    Some battle scars are not easily observed, physical injuries are obvious but those associated with emotional pain and suffering can often stay hidden to the casual observer until it's too late. September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, throughout Air Combat Command and the Department of

  • To serve with honor

    "FIRING PARTY! TENCH HUT! READUP HACE! ... Not quite up to par. Start over." That was about the tempo of my first week assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing Base Honor Guard. Welcome to the life of the new guy.I remember stepping through the front door of the honor guard building my first day of

  • Suicide prevented by individuals

    September is Suicide Prevention Month and Airmen are reminded to take care of themselves and their wingmen through difficult times.Though Airmen might consider suicide for many reasons including a recent loss, relationship turmoil, legal problems and financial stress, preventing an otherwise