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  • Don’t be scared, be prepared

    At hour four of what was supposed to be an eight-hour trip, my steering wheel began to uncontrollably shake, my drive got bumpy and my low-tire pressure light turned on.

  • Energy Action Month

    The month of October is recognized as Energy Action Month throughout U.S. government agencies, including the Air Force. Energy Action Month is a reminder of the importance energy plays in the Air Force’s mission.

  • Chief Shadow: Staff Sgt. Kathryn Hiles

    INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Name/rank: Staff Sgt. Kathryn HilesSquadron:  39th Medical Support SquadronJob title: Medical Laboratory TechnicianJob description and how do you contribute to the 39 ABW’s mission? Provide diagnostic testing for health care providers in order to determine diagnosis,

  • Tragic events at Frankfurt remind us to stay vigilant

    Like the rest of you, Betty and I were deeply saddened by the senseless attack at Frankfurt International Airport that claimed the lives of two of our Airmen and left two others seriously wounded. Our hearts and prayers remain with all those affected by this tragic event. I've been touched by the

  • Chief offers assignment advice for enlisted Airmen

    For the last few years, I've had the privilege of serving as a functional manager for enlisted communications assignments. When I first arrived, I questioned our assignment policies all the time. However, as I became aware of the reasons each rule was developed, and the consequences of not following

  • Pride in ownership

    Take care of what you've got, an adage we learned when we were kids with our toys. This adage still rings true as adults, however, the things we must care for are worth much more and are sometimes not ours alone. An example of this is taking care of the grounds and facilities we share here at

  • Leading in Challenging Times: Integrity Also Means Consistency

    Every Airman knows that "Integrity First" is the foundational pillar of our core values, and we all understand what it means. We will always strive to do the right thing and be honest in all that we do. I also believe integrity carries with it the idea of consistency in how we conduct every aspect

  • Save the Planet ... Go Blue!

    We live in a world which bombards us with information on improving our lives, professions, relationships and our bodies, just to name a few. There are television programs that speak to everything from financial management to designing our homes and gardens. Saving the environment and the planet is a

  • Military Saves Campaign to run Feb. 24 - March 2

    The Military Saves Week Campaign is an annual, week-long Department of Defense marketing campaign designed to build a financially fit fighting force by offering servicemembers financial advice. Created as part of the DoD's Defense Financial Readiness Campaign, Military Saves was developed through an