Commentaries

33rd Fighter Wing

June 27, 2007
Lt. Gen. North shares Independence Day message

"The eyes of all America are upon us as we play our part, posterity will bless or curse us." These words from Revolutionary war hero, Henry Knox, hold as true today as they did 231 years ago. As we celebrate 231 years as a nation, America watches our US military and other governmental agencies
June 19, 2007
SERE Challenge shows pride is alive in the Air Force

Pride is alive and well in the U.S. Air Force. I never really doubted it, because it's easy to see examples of pride in service every day: freshly pressed uniforms, shiny boots, good customs and courtesies. But like an excited kid conquering the latest and greatest video game, I just like to see the
May 17, 2007
Take responsibility for the safety of your family, your friends and yourself

Just step outside and you know summer is here. And, with the lure of summer fun, Airmen will face the increased risk of mishaps as we enter the 101 critical days of summer between May 25 and Sept. 4. Although the 101 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day account for just over a quarter of the
May 7, 2007
Officer remembers the fallen on Memorial Day

Soon it will be Memorial Day, and I'll remember. I'll remember Eric. I'll remember how even though I only met him two or three times, his wife was my deputy and I knew him through her eyes. I'll remember that every time she talked about the love of her life, her face would come alive and her
March 22, 2007
Military spouses get through deployments by remembering priority one

Some people pledge allegiance, others show it. That's why I am very proud to be a military spouse. Are we strong? You bet we are strong-we have to be. That's what I found out about myself when my husband, Lt. Col. Tom Behnke, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group commander, was deployed to the Middle East
March 13, 2007
Deployed behind: thanking our unsung heroes

There is a group of unsung heroes who have silently supported our Airmen and our nation as we fight the Global War on Terror whose sacrifice, service and heartache too often go without recognition or respect. These heroes are the spouses and family members of our warriors who have selflessly created
March 9, 2007
Commanders, chiefs converge on Tyndall

Tyndall Air Force Base alumni understand that this is a great place to live. The Emerald Coast, as our area of Florida is known, is a beautiful location for recreation and mission ... and the best place for the 2007 Air Education and Training Command's Commanders and Command Chiefs' Conference. Each
March 5, 2007
Putting our challenges in perspective

Lack of money in a time of war, inadequate facilities, steadily dwindling manpower, increased belt-tightening... these terms are familiar to Air Force personnel as we cope with force shaping, reductions in force, and budget cuts - all while fighting a long war on terrorism. There's no doubt we face
Feb. 21, 2007
Every Airman a spokesman: Are you doing your part to tell the Air Force story?

Today an Airman did something amazing. I'm not sure what it was but I know it happened. Maybe a life was saved, a mission accomplished or an initiative adopted that saved countless resources and millions of dollars. Maybe an Airman did something more subtle such as graduate from Airman Leadership
Jan. 19, 2007
Mentoring: Not just a program, a way of life

As professional warriors, we work hard to lead our Airmen in the right direction. We accomplish the mission, no matter how scarce the resources or daunting the task. We use the authority inherent in rank and command to direct actions, set policies, and manage resources. We express our visions and