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  • Architect of future leaders: An NCO's blueprint to build 'dream' Airmen

    For seven years, I was in the professional military education career field and was fortunate to have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the management and leadership skills of several thousand members of our great Air Force. I truly enjoyed then, as I do now, seeing Airmen's eyes light up when understanding takes place. Many PME

  • "Fit to Live:" Officer makes room for fitness in busy work schedule, reaps benefits

    Everyone has heard of "Fit to Fight." It's a slogan that captured the intent of Air Force health experts when they realized that a significant number of Airmen were not healthy enough to sustain a battlefield lifestyle.I applaud these experts in making a solid push to jumpstart our Airmen into a healthier lifestyle. However, if a fancy slogan and a

  • Celebrating U.S. independence while honoring the fight for freedom around the world

    Forty eight years ago, America prepared to celebrate the Fourth of July with the usual fanfare - fireworks, hotdogs on the grill and picnics on summertime lawns. It was only the third peacetime celebration since the end of World War II, and many Americans, then as now, took time to reflect on the liberty secured so many years earlier in

  • Team Dover prevails through horrific event

    Team Dover prevailed through a horrific event Monday, when one of our aircraft crash-landed short of the runway. Shortly after 6:42 a.m., our base was catapulted into the world's media attention. As all three of us rushed to the Crisis Action Team meeting location to coordinate the response of emergency personnel, we were overcome with awe and

  • Honoring sacrifices past and present

    Before we set out this Memorial Day weekend, it is fitting to reflect upon the importance of this time-honored holiday. I hope all of you enjoy this weekend with family and friends, whether at a parade, cookout, family reunion, ball game or any other activity filled with joy and togetherness. Many will also spend time in the solemn act of placing
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