0
comments
Commentary

March Minutes | January 18, 2013

Posted January 25, 2013 by

Cliff Gonzales Recreation Assistant, 452 FSS Hometown: Riverside, California 0630 The smell of percolating coffee is my signal to get up and get my day in gear. 0730 After viewing about one half-hour of my favorite news channel, I make my way in to the office to do my part as a Team March member. 0807 My first…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Autism, …

Posted May 17, 2013 by Capt. Jessica L. Ditson, MSW candidate

With world Autism awareness month coming to an end, I wonder, being the parent of a child affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and part of military leadership, did it help? Specifically, has military leadership become any more aware of the trials and tribulations that raising a child with ASD can have on military families?…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Caring for our Airmen in times of tragedy

Posted July 20, 2012 by by Lt. Col. Jupe Etheridge

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) — Do you have Airmen who depend on you? If so, are you ready for when unthinkable tragedies strike? How about an accidental death, a suicide, battlefield casualty, or even murder, are you prepared to inform families, friends and coworkers? Prepared or not, the aftermath of such an event may…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

I would go to war with you any day of the week

Posted October 26, 2012 by by Darnell Gardner

ORI stories: As told by Maj. Kevin Marzette, 50th Aerial Port Squadron Having served time in the U.S. Army, the most profound compliment that can be rendered to a fellow soldier is, ‘I would go to war with you any day of the week.’ Well, my experience during the recent Operational Readiness Exercise, Sept. 16…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Sequestration is here

Posted March 15, 2013 by by Lt. Col. Michael Tatum

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — By now, most Americans are aware of America’s fiscal crisis. The national debt is at $16.5 trillion and rising. The fiscal crisis is driving the need for budget cuts across the federal government. The Defense Department makes up approximately 20 percent of the federal budget, so we should expect the…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Through my eyes: Surviving sexual assault

Posted April 27, 2012 by Airman Daniel B. Blackwell

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AFNS) — “That night, my whole world turned upside down,” said Airman Samantha Smith, a sexual assault survivor in the Air Force. On the night Smith was recalling, she became a victim of sexual assault and took her first of many steps down the road to recovery. That night, Smith…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Candid Comments | August 24, 2012

Posted August 24, 2012 by

Maj. Anna B Ruiz Unit: 452 Mission Support Group Job: Executive Officer Hometown: Holtville, Calif. Hobbies: Photography, traveling, skydiving and gardening Two years ago, on Easter, I was at San Onofre Beach on Camp Pendleton when an earthquake struck Mexicali, Baja Calif. I’d recommend that you maintain your situational awareness. If indoors, drop to the…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Precious resources

Posted November 30, 2012 by by Chaplain Aaron Klaves

These days, we hear a lot about the many different resources available in the military. If you are in need of financial help, you can choose from various military programs being offered. If you have legal issues or questions, most military bases have a legal staff that provides tons of helpful information.  On the other…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Using my voice to find my strength

Posted April 26, 2013 by Tech. Sgt. Christina M. Styer

 SOUTHWEST ASIA — I felt like everyone knew how stupid I was and because I made bad choices, he got away with it. I did make really bad choices — choices that allowed me to put myself in a position to get sexually assaulted, just two months after turning 21 years old. My story is not that…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

They really are ‘out to get you’

Posted June 22, 2012 by by Lt. Col. Michael Onines

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — When I was first assigned a position to lead people in the Air Force, I was expected to be, among other things, a safety cheerleader, encouraging my team to avoid mishaps and work safely. This was a bit new to me and I found most safety lectures I sat through in…

Full Story »


All of this week's top headlines to your email every Friday.


Directory powered by Business Directory Plugin