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Making challenges into opportunities, hard work

Posted March 29, 2013 by by Senior Master Sgt. SANDRA NUNES

We all ask, “What’s the secret to success?” I wish I knew the answer, although my standard reply is “hard work.” Hard work may sound simplistic, but trust me, it stems from a lifetime of trying harder. You see, I have attention deficit disorder. This article is not about ADD, rather how I overcame my…

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Promotion wisdom comes from retired chief

Posted March 29, 2013 by Retired Chief Master Sgt.GREG DANIELS

In my 40-plus years serving on both active duty and working as an Air Force civilian, one question seems to surface each time the promotion list is released. What does it take to get promoted? The question applies to our newest Airmen, NCOs and our senior NCOs. Although each Airman’s experiences differ, I believe to…

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Days of Remembrance: Why should I care?

Posted March 29, 2013 by Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph Fisher

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “Days of Remembrance” are April 7 through 14. Some may say, “I am not Jewish, so why should I care?” While this observance is closely tied to the remembrance of the Nazi led Holocaust of the 1930s and 1940s in Europe and has strong a connection with the Jewish faith…

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Chaplain thoughts …

Posted March 29, 2013 by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Theadore Wilson,

“Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful..”   ~ John Wooden One of the greatest coaches in NCAA basketball history was also one of the greatest coaches about life itself. John Wooden taught his players not just a game, but how to “win” in life. There is an…

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Micro to macro – What’s the smallest thing you care about?

Posted March 22, 2013 by Lt. Col. KURT KOCHENDARFER

What’s the smallest thing you care about in your job here at Luke Air Force Base? Many times in our work centers the “big things” have a way of prioritizing themselves, at least at first glance. Regardless of your work center, you know what the big things are. You are probably ticking them off in…

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Argument construction

Posted March 22, 2013 by Senior Airman LIAM MILBURN

One of the most vocal issues in American politics today is the gun control debate. This article does not seek to take sides in the debate, rather to temper the way in which Airmen choose to take part. Hopefully this will lead to more constructive debate tactics for this and future issues. What we write…

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Fly Over: ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’, ‘Les Misérables’

Posted March 22, 2013 by Jayson Burns and Denise Willhite

In theaters: ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ It’s magical! … Sorry In most movies, magicians are usually used to show how geeky a character is, which is weird because magic can be a pretty cool thing. I mean, I had a magic kit as a kid and I’m not a geek (stop laughing). This year’s “The…

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Fly Over: ‘Dr. No’, ‘The Sound of Music’

Posted March 15, 2013 by Nestor Cruz and Kate Vaughn

On BluRay / DVD: ‘Dr. No’ 007’s first big-screen adventure   In honor of this week’s Thunderbolt history edition and the recent release of “Skyfall” on Bluray and DVD, I decided to write a review on the first James Bond film, “Dr. No” (1962). Ian Fleming introduced James Bond to the world in a series…

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Chaplain thoughts …

Posted March 15, 2013 by Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph Fisher,

“No man can safely be a superior but he who learns to live in subjection. No man can safely command but he who hath learned how to obey well.” ~ Thomas Kempis A presidential advisor was seated at a state dinner and caught a side glance of blue trousers with yellow stripes nearby. The serving staff…

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Small gestures … big dividends

Posted March 8, 2013 by Col. YOLANDA BLEDSOE

Analog leaders in a digital world Promotions, retirements, rendering a salute, giving a firm handshake; how about saying “Hello” as you pass people in your work environment or when you’re out in the community? Even a smile or nod of acknowledgement would be a great start. What about supporting squadron and base intramural teams and…

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