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  • Hawk deployment an eye opener

    The men and women of the 23rd Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, in support of air expeditionary forces from September 2009 through January 2010. From day one, the resounding sentiment was "this is not the way it was last year." When members deployed

  • Real life part five: I am done

    It has been 2 1/2 months now and I am still smoke free. I honestly have no desire for a cigarette. It has been an interesting journey; one that I am sure is not over. It will be an ongoing struggle between my nemesis and I, but I am confident that my choice for a healthy, smoke-free lifestyle will

  • Real life part three: pushing the limits

    I heard it takes two weeks to break a habit. I am proud to report that I have crossed that threshold. The knee-jerk reactions of reaching for a cigarette that I experienced the first few weeks have passed. The hard part is over, right? Smoke-free week three and four: It is vacation time, and one

  • Washington's Birthday recognizes leaders past, present

    George Washington's Birthday is a federal holiday celebrated the third Monday in February, taking place Feb. 15 this year. With the holiday comes a three-day weekend for some Sabers, Presidents' Day consumer sales in the U.S. and an overall curiosity of why the car dealer on the side of the road is

  • Real life part two: making a smoke-free me last

    You may not know who I am, but I'm sure you can relate to me in some way. Almost everyone knows a smoker. I could be your neighbor, child, significant other, co-worker or friend. I recently shared with you my decision to be a quitter. They say quitters never win, but I think I may this time.Kicking

  • Key principles to help you win in 2010

    Like many of you, I enjoyed the college football bowl games that occurred over the past week. Each team that competed had winning seasons, and you can believe that none of them became successful by accident. The coaches and staff of these teams did more than hope for success; as a wise man once told

  • Real life part one: breaking the habit

    With every New Year change comes, and people make their New Year's resolutions. In my experience, every New Year's resolution I have made has been an epic failure by the time February or March rolls around. This year, though, I have decided to try again.I recently entered a new decade of my life,

  • Want a degree in Air Force leadership? Become a first sergeant

    Are you a master sergeant and interested in a degree in Air Force leadership? If so, have I got a deal for you... our Air Force needs you as a first sergeant today.I know - it sounds like a pitch straight from a recruiting poster, but it is true. As I prepare to retire after 30 years in our great

  • Holiday Greeting - 52nd Medical Group

    Dear Santa: The Saber medics have been very, very good this year. May we please have a new medical clinic for Christmas?You've probably seen the construction work near the main gate. That building is our vision of hope for the future of health care at the 52nd Fighter Wing. But do we really need a