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  • The road to weight loss: An Airman's perspecitve, week two

    The Biggest Winner contest finished its second week, and so far I'm starting to plateau - this is not good. I should have lost some more weight this week. I started this week at 180.1 and today's weigh-in put me in at 180.9 - almost a whole pound gained from last week.Looking back, I can see why the

  • Reverse Dignified Transfers

    This article is intended to give you a view behind the scenes of a mission performed by a proud group of professionals that happens all too frequently, and couldn't happen anywhere but Dover. Dover Air Force Base, Del., is home to the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center and the Department

  • The road to weight loss: an Airman's perspective

    During the next two-and-a-half months, follow me on my journey towards becoming a healthier Airman; I currently weigh 180.1 pounds, my goal is 150.I'll be the first to admit I am not the most physically fit Airman, nor was I ever. Basic training was hard for me physically, and I am not ashamed to

  • Are accidents avoidable?

    How often are you faced with a situation like this?Worker one: "We really need to get this done today. Let's get going."Worker two: "I'll go get the tools, but we'll need another person."Worker one: "We can do this with just the two of us. I'll show you. I've done it lots of times. Besides, if we

  • Renewing the Wingman Concept

    As we start the New Year, I encourage you to give a little extra thought to the Wingman concept. The term Wingman is often tossed around loosely in conversations and some may even poke fun at the term or call it corny. If you think it's a corny concept, I'd have to disagree with you. Last year, Air

  • Mentorship

    After serving more than 25 years in the Air Force, a few things have become very clear; relationships matter and the mission must be done. This article will focus on relationships, particularly from a mentorship point of view. Regardless of your age, experience, etc., everyone can improve who they

  • Who’s the mad scientist in your squadron?

    The Air Force squadron is a great American institution. If you are lucky enough to serve in one then you know this. If you are assigned here and are not currently part of a squadron, I am willing to bet that at least a small part of you wishes you were a member of that hallowed place where mission

  • Forget being fit to fight, it’s time we get fit for life

    I'll start with an apology for daring to offer yet another opinion on the topic of fitness. But those that know me well know there is no topic I'd rather discuss. For years I've struggled with the idea we need to get fit to fight. Our association with the military is not the driving force behind

  • For A Limited Time Only

    I keep a small handwritten quote by poet Stephen Grellet close by and found myself reflecting on its charge over the Thanksgiving holiday. Grellet said, "I expect to pass through this world but once; therefore any good thing that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow-creature, let

  • Heroes of the 436th Communications Squadron

    I want to use this forum to publically brag about a couple of the many outstanding warriors serving in the 436th Communications Squadron. Over the past year, our squadron has deployed 34 of our 92 assigned Airmen, many of which served in front line units with our joint service brothers and sisters.