Compassion in moment provides healing to others
Trauma is a part of life. This is the adage of Trauma Specialist Peter Levine, who reminds us that most of us have experienced...
Eyewitness to tragedy; how to deal
Tragedy is a part of life. But what can make or break an individual is how they deal with such tragedies.
I grew up in...
Suicide: Watch out for your wingman
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Six thousand seventy-nine. That’s the number of veteran suicides for 2016, the most recent year reported. In some ways...
Rosie the Riveter and me
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published March 18, 2015.
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — As we recognize Women’s History Month this March, I...
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...
