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  • Stress don’t let it pull you down

    You might think of stress as something that attacks you, like a bee or a virus, but stress really is your body's reaction to difficult situations or events. Every day carries all kinds of potential stress triggers and these may vary from person to person. Common sources of stress include: work,

  • Don't forget your battle-rattle

    When I deployed to Baghdad, one phrase I heard and quickly learned to do was my need to wear my "battle-rattle." Given the risks associated with being in Baghdad, this individual protective equipment of a helmet and protective vest with embedded ceramic plates were important additions to my uniform.

  • Chief spends time learning honor guard duties

    Some of you may have seen me participate in the honor guard posting colors during the quarterly awards luncheon a few days ago. I want you to know, it was not about me. I have had a desire to be able to train and honor our people by being able to perform, even if just in small ways, with our

  • The culture of responsible choices

    As we make our way through and complete a Wingman Week here, I thought it fitting to share some thoughts on the wingman concept and the concept of the Culture of Responsible Choices, or CoRC. The wingman concept was born in the war-torn skies over Europe during the First World War, where it was

  • No need for first sergeants

    I've always said and always will say, "There wouldn't be a need for first sergeants if first-line supervisors would do their supervisory duties." Just stop and think about this statement for a second. What is the difference between an involved first-line supervisor and a first sergeant? Both can

  • Snow, cold days can lead to everlasting family memories

    Yes, Team Eifel, winter is once again upon us. Now is the time to get ready for the inevitable cold and white winter months. In recent years, our military mission has evolved into one with an increased deployment rate. This increase in deployments has and shall remain an integral part of our Air

  • Air Force continues success in reducing energy impact

    The mission of the Air Force is to deliver air power for the defense of America and its global interests, a mission that requires a rapid-response fighting force capable of flying and fighting in air, space and cyberspace anywhere at anytime. Every October, the Air Force, along with the rest of the

  • No one comes close?

    So there I was, or really, there it was ... the statement, "Just because we say we are the world's greatest Air Force, does not mean that we are." That was the first time I heard anyone say that before and my first thought was, "This person has a lot of guts!" Then I thought about the statement some

  • Saluting -- not just for American officers

    It's a beautiful summer day here at Spangdahlem Air Base, and I am riding on the Surrey Bus through our base. As we are driving, I watch countless Sabers walk by the bus, some look and others don't. Then I hear the question, "Why didn't that person salute the General who is on this bus?" Fellow

  • Expect the unexpected during deployment

    When you are thousands of miles away from home, away from family and away from friends, the smallest events can remind you that you have no control over the things you left behind. The lack of control over events on the home front is even more apparent when big things happen -- that you could never,