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  • Rocks and bubble gum

    The other day I had someone in my office who said, "I feel overwhelmed. Things just seem to be coming at me from all sides." It reminded me of how I felt in school at the beginning of each semester. I would take a look at the syllabus and think, "There is no way I can accomplish all this in just

  • Success comes in small, large packages

    First, congratulations to our newly promoted senior master sergeants. I am sure some of you are probably still celebrating your achievement. Unfortunately, some will have to hit the books again next year. I read the article "Secrets of Leading a Fulfilling Life" by Sir John Templeton, a successful

  • Women’s History Month: The Turkish Reformation

    When I told my parents I would be on a temporary duty assignment to Incirlik, Turkey, my mom asked if I would have to wear a headscarf. I explained that Turkey is actually a very modern country and that type of headgear is not a mandatory accessory. My dad agreed, citing the social reforms

  • Conquer your bad habits before they conquer you

    There are lots of bad habits out there. We all have them, but do you really know what yours are? One of mine, which I do know well and can't seem to beat, is my tendency to procrastinate when I have a particularly unsavory task at hand ... like writing. I was tasked with writing a commentary and,

  • Personal accountability begins with you

    The other day I was looking on my previous base's Web site and I read a story about an Air Force master sergeant who pled guilty and was court-martialed for driving under the influence. Evidently, this individual thought it was a good idea to drink an entire 12-pack of beer and then get behind the

  • Dairy products in the sun

    When given the assignment to write for the Incirlik community, besides noting the timing relative to St. Valentine's Day, I noted the increasing pace of inspections Team Incirlik faces this spring and summer. With this in mind, I thought back to a boss I had a few years back who told me, "Curse, bad

  • Build pyramid of success with blocks, mortar

    My daughter recently celebrated her thirteenth birthday. She had a few friends spend the night and we had the obligatory cake, but as we celebrated I had the stark realization that I was now the proud owner of two teenage children ... who both think that I just fell off of the turnip truck.

  • Inauguration day: A unique career experience for Incirlik NCO

    The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee's purpose is military ceremonial support that is a centuries-old tradition to honor the commander in chief and celebrate democracy. The committee represents the entire U.S. Armed Forces that proudly serve are trained, dedicated and professional. The Inauguration

  • Ringing in New Year with achievable goals

    It's the start of a new year and everything seems bright and fresh. It's time for the annual ritual of a New Year's resolution. These days, making a NewYear's resolution should be easier than ever because we can find a "how to" for just about everything. But before we get started, we should take a