Stigmatize ‘rape culture’ by pursuing healthy dialogue
Editor’s note: This commentary focuses on the perpetuation of rape culture from one Airman’s perspective and offers recommendations on how to improve upon this...
‘Lean forward’ to make a difference
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published on Jan. 9, 2013.
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland — How many times have you heard a soccer, baseball...
Does distance truly make heart grow fonder?
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published on Feb. 11, 2013.
SOUTHWEST ASIA — At home, I can barely get him to buy me a...
New Year’s Resolution: Read about the past for the future
It’s a common refrain today: People don’t read anymore.
Gone, it seems, are the days of printed newspapers, as subscriptions have steadily declined and many...
Eyes wide open: The time we saved a life
F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — As Airmen, we are constantly preparing to be ready for the worst days of our lives....
Effective leaders touch heart before asking for a hand
Over the past few weeks, I have been involved with conversations that were mostly centered on how to deal with personnel concerns. One of...
Fly, Fight, Win — war to end all wars
F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — It was 95 years ago at precisely 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918, the “war to end all...
Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — During November, Americans celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month. On Nov. 11, Americans also celebrate Veterans Day. Through...
Lessons from failure
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Thirty-two. Thirty-three. Thirty-four. Thirty-five -- time’s up. Somewhere in Texas a senior airman failed his fitness test. He...
Preventing suicide – starting with myself
F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — Other days, and even on good ones, the thought creeps up out of nowhere – an...
