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Default Air Force Logo Got novel ideas?
Have you empowered yourself and fellow teammates yet? Have you embraced and fostered a creative way of thinking to bring about extraordinary initiatives? What are you waiting for? The world is constantly evolving and filled with unique individuals who are willing to change our culture for the betterment of the mission. These suggestions need not be
 0 4/22
2014
Default Air Force Logo In the Arena
As an Air Force, we are facing challenges and change. Whether driven by threats, transformative technologies, or constrained fiscal realities and shifts in theater strategy, our environment remains dynamic and ever evolving. In fact, over the course of my 20-year career, I don't recall our military shouldering as much as we do now. How do we build
 0 4/18
2014
Default Air Force Logo Beyond the statistics: A lifetime of consequences from drinking, driving
The Air Force dedicates significant time and resources to educate Airmen on the dangers of driving under the influence. Nearly 30 people in the U.S. die in alcohol-impaired driving crashes every day; one every 48 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The statistics are sobering. For many people's lives untouched by a
 0 3/18
2014
Default Air Force Logo International Women's Day in Afghanistan particularly special
As a Joint Expeditionary Airman for the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, I am part of the NATO Coalition, and after four and a half months of living and working in Afghanistan, I have come to know women from all over the world.On Saturday , we celebrated International Women's Day, recognizing women here and everywhere because
 0 3/13
2014
The sun shows its face to the climbers on the ice of the Lhotse Face as they make the final, grueling steps into Camp 3 at 24,000 feet May 20, 2013. One Sherpa had died there just days before. (photo by Nick Gibson) Turning back: My toughest decision on the world's tallest mountain
Editor's Note: Staff Sgt. Nick Gibson is a reserve pararescueman with the 308th Rescue Squadron, part of the 920th Rescue Wing, and a full-time physician assistant student at Emory University. Gibson climbed Mount Everest with a military team as part of the USAF 7 Summits Challenge. Gibson chose to climb for a cause; he set out to raise awareness
 0 11/08
2013
May 24 is Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, a day that recognizes the efforts of aviation maintenance professionals, as well as the father of aircraft maintenance, Charles Taylor. (Photo illustration by Maj. Cathleen Snow) Aviation Maintenance Technician Day recognizes those who keep the dream of flying alive
As Memorial Day approaches May 27, I am reminded of the sacrifices of those that came before us, but May 24 holds special for a group of unsung heroes charged with keeping the public flying. Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is a day that recognizes the efforts of aviation maintenance professionals, as well as the father of aircraft maintenance,
 0 5/23
2013
Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant tried something new and learned that simple things such as a cup of orange juice and a smile can make a big difference. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Natasha Dowridge) Try something new to help others -- and maybe yourself
Last year, Kent, a coworker from my civilian job, received a Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce award for his community service. He had been visiting the homeless in downtown Tampa for more than a year, bringing them coffee and homemade pancakes every Wednesday morning. I congratulated him on his award and told him I admired him for his work, after
 0 3/03
2013
Public affairs officer, Capt. Cathleen Snow, 920th Rescue Wing, skydives with a Canadian jump master during a U.S., Canadian Search and Rescue Excersise in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. (Courtesy photo) Putting my faith in Angels
Someone once said if riding in an airplane is flying, then riding in a boat is swimming. If you want to experience the element, then get out of the vehicle.For me, skydiving was bucket list item no. 34 and a serious sport that takes fellow Guardian Angel Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., to the
 0 12/06
2012
Default Air Force Logo 5-year clock puts reemployment rights in jeopardy
Eleven years ago many of us took off our suits, welder's masks, gloves, and donned our uniforms and went off to defend our nation following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. We didn't know what the future would hold. Our employers told us to go, do our duty. We gladly accepted the challenge. Over the course of those years, many Airmen have been on and
 0 11/27
2012
Default Air Force Logo Standards? What standards?
Recently, I was asked the difference between a good NCO and a great NCO. Well, I answered the question as best I could, but failed to mention "standards." You see, a good NCO sets his sights on just meeting standards, while a great NCO is continually trying to exceed standards and motivates his Airmen to do the same. Webster's Dictionary defines
 0 10/16
2012
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