• An Airman rises to honor a fallen Soldier

    Today I had the privilege to be a very small part of several hundred people who gathered to honor a fallen warrior. Army Sgt. Thomas Bohall returned to Texas today from Afghanistan and he was met by a line of respect that stretched for more than half a mile.Words, however, are a poor substitute to

  • Pursuing path to personal, professional progress

    Just more than two years ago, I started a journey to better myself and my career. I wanted to attain my master's degree and began to evaluate the options available. I looked at a number of factors, including tuition assistance options, the cost of the degree, benefits of the differing programs and

  • Pros do not outweigh cons for tobacco use

    The use of tobacco is a constant battle. I have struggled with on and off tobacco use since I was 15 years old. Quitting tobacco is not an easy battle to win, but with the right weapons it is possible. Mark Twain said, "To quit smoking is one of the easiest things in the world. I must have done it

  • Air Force facilitates passionate pursuit of learning

    The faint smell of sawdust from a pencil being sharpened, the kiss of air from flipping the pages of new book and the hum of my teacher's voice as she explained the world all contributed to my passion for learning.My insatiable curiosity and desire to learn significantly influenced my decision to

  • A way of life

    A friend of mine once said, "If the Air Force were just a job, we are not being paid enough." If you joined the Air Force to become materially rich, you will be disappointed because it won't happen here. If, however, you are willing to define riches in terms of priceless experiences, precious

  • Leaving a lasting impression

    As service members, we can meet hundreds, if not thousands, of people throughout a career. Some of the people you will meet will leave lasting impressions that will influence and guide you professionally and personally. Perhaps it is a commander, a first sergeant, a supervisor or a strong NCO. For

  • Government Travel Card replacement eases travel, financial hassles

    As a new financial services officer, I found myself spending up to 20 hours a week on Government Travel Card management tasks -- answer questions from agency program coordinators and commanders who were focused on program and delinquency management.My experience wasn't unusual -- many FSOs spend

  • WINTER SAFETY: Vehicle preparation leads to mishap prevention

    Although the majority of Air Education and Training Command bases are located in mild climates, many of us travel to areas that have snow and ice during the winter holidays. Having a car prepared for winter by checking tires, brakes, anti-freeze level and windshield wiper blades - at a minimum - can

  • EFS brings us back to the basics of being an Airman

    Ok folks, when was the last time you opened up the Enlisted Force Structure booklet? Like most, it was probably when you were in-residence at a formal professional military education school. So what's the big deal about this particular document? It's beneficial for all of us to get back to the

  • A special time of the year

    What is it that makes this time of the year so very special? Surely there is something more to this season than a superb economic marketing plan. The Friday after Thanksgiving still marks the official start of the shopping season. For many businesses, financial survival is dependent on this season.

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