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  • Continuing the service

    Everyone joins the military for different reasons. Some join because they want to serve their country, others out of family tradition. Some join because they want to see the world, others simply need a job.I enlisted as a third-generation Airman, and at least fourth-generation military. Because of

  • 'We'll make you famous!'

    A number Air Force public affairs offices have been known to yell the motto "we'll make you famous!" at promotion and graduation ceremonies or other wing events. It's a fun motto, but it can come across as bit arrogant or dishonest when you really think about it. How many Airmen do you know who have

  • Lt. Col. James Skelton, 39 CS: Just Care

    What is leadership? Is it an art or is it science? Is it something we're born with, or is it a trait we learn and develop over time? What are the qualities that underpin a good and effective leader? What's my leadership philosophy? These were just a few questions I asked myself as I was mentally

  • Muslims observe Holy Month of Ramadan

    Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series on Ramadan and the Ramadan Holiday.Members new to Turkey may wonder why their Turkish co-workers and neighbors are not eating, smoking or drinking during lunchtime or breaks. Asking a Turkish co-worker to join them for lunch might earn a polite

  • 'Fit, Focused, Ready'

    We all know at least one of them, and we all despise them for it to one degree or another. That's right, I'm talking about those people who can eat however much of whatever they want and still look like the fittest person around. There are also those people out there (many of whom are in the first

  • Maj. Wardrias Little, 39 CONS: ABCs

    Over my twenty-year career I have been constantly honing my leadership skills. Most of the leadership tools have come from various leaders I have worked with, or witnessing their philosophy through briefings.One such leader was the former Commander of Air Education Training Command, retired Gen.

  • SAPR Down Day - Step Up, Step In

    In this dangerous world, the last enemy our Airmen need to face is one from within our own Air Force family. Fostering a professional climate free from sexual assault is every Airman's responsibility. That is why we are standing down command mission activities to focus our attention on the serious

  • Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

    Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing series of spots of interest in the area.One of the must-see spots in Turkey you will hear about, if you haven't yet, is a region called Cappadocia. The only way to understand its beauty is to see it for yourself. Words and pictures just can't do the area

  • Traveling Turkey: Sirince - a quaint mountain hideaway

    Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing series of spots of interest in the area.After enjoying a weekend at Kuşadası's bustling seaside restaurants and resorts, you may want to slow things down with a relaxing brunch as a guest in one of the many bed-and-breakfast type eateries at Şirince, a

  • Ask Mehmet: Rags tied on bushes

    Editor's note: Ask Mehmet is a forum for people to ask questions about the local area, as well as the outer confines of the region and the country as a whole. To submit a question, send an e-mail with the subject "Ask Mehmet" to 39abw.pa@us.af.mil. Then, look for an answer to the question on the