by Bob Alvis, special to Desert Lightning David Read spent a couple of Christmases in a German POW camp in…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to implementation of unprecedented “physical distancing” strategies crucial to limiting the spread of the virus….
The unexpected loss of an Airman to suicide creates a void that echos far beyond the empty chair at their…
As a commander, one of my greatest responsibilities is to prepare my Airmen for deployment in the service of our…
My family and I were blessed to have spent three years in Norway, from 2009 to 2012, where I served…
I recently stepped into a new role as an executive team member at a high-tempo organization, and found myself having…
Computers, like your body, can only be kept healthy through proper hygiene. Air Force computer users are being asked to…
Absentee voting is something that service members and their families are familiar with. However, there are some steps that need…
The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown…
One of the messages military members can take away from Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month each September is that it…
Leading your boss is integral to create an efficient organization that achieves its goals and delivers results. To lead or…
There is rarely a day that passes when I do not think of ending my own life. Some days, my…
In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued on Aug. 8, 2020, and guidance…