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Here’s to you, Mr. Uniform Violations man
November 18, 2010 — "Give me your 341!"Ah, the four most dreaded words of any basic military training or technical school Airmen. Those words are also the glue that binds the standards to the forefront of the Airmen's minds. Each morning, Airmen clothe themselves in a meticulously folded brown T-shirt, a pair of sage green socks and a crisp set of ABUs, on which the... MORE

Typecasting our Airmen
November 8, 2010 — Typecasting is the process by which film, television or theatre is strongly identified with a specific character or always cast in a specific type role. There have been instances in which an actor has been so strongly identified with a role that it has made landing different types of roles or characters difficult, if not impossible. Some actors try... MORE

Because love should not hurt: Battling domestic violence
October 5, 2010 — The real life drama in Hollywood of people like Chris Brown and Rihanna, Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva, Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller has put the issue of domestic violence in the spotlight. It is intriguing that some "know" who is telling the truth, who is lying, and who is capable of what actions. In the case of Rihanna and Chris Brown,... MORE

The end of an era: F-15 Eagles at Langley, 1976-2010
June 23, 2010 — Did you ever think the day would come when an Eagle would not be the most familiar sight in the Langley sky? Sadly, in the months to come, the very sight of an Eagle soaring across the Langley sky will soon become an uncommon phenomenon. Moreover, after a 34-year proud heritage, it is time for "the changing the guard" at Langley Air Force Base.The... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- F-15 Eagle tail number 84-024 from the 71st Fighter Squadron sits on the flight line prior to its transfer to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 21. The fighter is one of the first two Eagles to be transferred to other units due to the impending inactivation of the 71 FS. The tail is devoid of the 71 FS’ trademark red “Ironmen” stripe and iconic “FF” marking. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jason J. Brown)

Fighting the good fight
May 17, 2010 — Confucius said that our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Everyone has made mistakes and bad decisions that resulted in difficult consequences. Regardless of whether or not something was intentional or whether it was truly out of our control, Confucius made a good point. We can learn from the past, but why... MORE

Airmen taking care of Airmen
May 7, 2010 — The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is quickly coming to an end. Langley's drive was scheduled to run from March 29 to May 7; however, we have extended the drive until May 20. The AFAF is an annual, on-the-job fundraising campaign conducted amongst Air Force personnel for the benefit of Airmen and their families.There are four charities included... MORE

The Air Force Assistance Fund supports four official Air Force charities: The Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widows' Fund, the Air Force Village Indigent Widows' Fund and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. (U. S. Air Force graphic)

Do you serve in the company of heroes?
April 23, 2010 — One of my favorite scenes from "A Band of Brothers" is the story told at the end of the film when a World War II veteran was asked by his grandson if he was a hero in the war. His reply was no, but that he served in the company of heroes. That answer resonates with me and makes me think how lucky I am, and we all are, to serve in the company of... MORE

Exercise for the serious athlete
April 20, 2010 — For those who exercise for more than 90 minutes per day, it is important to take nutrition habits seriously. Marathon runners, elite athletes, body builders and recreational sports participants put their bodies through the stresses of exercise and energy depletion. Extra attention must be given to replenish fluids, energy stores and protein... MORE

Don’t Be A Bystander
April 16, 2010 — Bystanders are just that -- people that know something is happening but fail to act to stop it. What hurts one, hurts all. Sexual assault is a serious crime, even if the victim engaged in behaviors that might seem "risky". "No" does not mean "maybe." Sexual assault continues to be the most under-reported crime in America and the military is no... MORE

Changing your life through spiritual fitness
April 12, 2010 — I have a poster on my wall with a prayer from the first president and commander-in-chief, Gen. George Washington. His words represent timeless wisdom and perspective. In Washington's Valley Forge prayer, he prayed, asking God to strengthen and guide the hearts of all Americans toward peaceful obedience to government and brotherly love one for one... MORE

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