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  • March recognizes women's accomplishments

    March 3, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the 22nd proclamation that recognizes March as National Women's History Month. In this proclamation the President states, "Countless women have steered the course of our history, and their stories are ones of steadfast determination. From reaching for the

  • “Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part”

    Phone call: "Hi I need my photo taken for a biography; it's due tomorrow."Have you ever received a task asking for your immediate attention?Most of us have had experiences with last minute requests. Some are entangled in situations that couldn't be avoided, but a majority of them could have.I'd like

  • “Rekindling your passion”

    As people, we should be passionate about our vocation. Webster's Dictionary defines passion as, "A state of feeling or a conscious mental reaction (as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and

  • Are You Ready?

    Fitness is a way of life; we must incorporate fitness into our daily regimens and establish an environment for our members to maintain physically fit and maintain healthy lifestyles in order to meet mission requirements. The Fitness Assessment is the primary vehicle we use to determine the fitness

  • Leadership Lessons from the Red Baron

    Most Airmen know Manfred von Richthofen as the Red Baron and the man who shot down over 80 Allied aircraft in World War I--the leading ace from all nations in the "War to end all Wars". Most don't realize that he was also a tremendous squadron commander and leader of warriors. The short version of

  • Fit, focused and fighting for what’s right – legally speaking

    All members of the 39th Air Base Wing should be fit, focused and fighting for what's right, and your legal office is here to help make that happen. Being fit for duty extends well beyond physical fitness. In the legal context, all Airmen should have their personal affairs in order so they can be

  • Travelers insurance: important for military members and families

    One of the advantages of being in the military is the opportunity to travel and see the world. My family and I were stationed in Japan before we came to Turkey. During our stay we enjoyed the rich culture and traditions of the Japanese which included great food, historic sites and of course,

  • Inspire others

    It is more difficult than ever to keep our Airmen and families motivated in today's high operational environment. We expect more from our Airmen at work and more from our families at home and in school. Everyday presents a new challenge with less people, less funding and an ever growing to-do list.

  • Commander ‘reflects’ on safety

    This is not just another reflective belt commentary. I'm not going to debate if it's a good idea or not to join the Facebook "I Hate Reflective Belts" group (It's probably not, but they do have some funny photos). Nor am I going to discuss the wisdom of your supervisor downrange who wrote you a

  • Fun facts for Valentine's Day

    By now I am sure you have all bought your favorite someone that special Valentine's Day card or gift. After all, it is the most celebrated holiday on the calendar. This day alone brings in $14 billion annually! Yes, 180 million red roses will be bought, and 36 million heart shaped boxes of candy