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Provide time, reap benefits
July 12, 2016 — I've always been someone who enjoys teaching others. In college, I was a resident advisor and coached a middle school field hockey team. While enlisted in the U.S. Air Force attending photojournalism technical school, I was a flight chief.For me, I find pleasure in helping someone succeed in reaching their goals or guiding them toward the path to... MORE

Breaking the monotony of training
April 6, 2016 — The majority of everyone in the military can attest to those days where training seemed to be a grind, and a three hour block of instruction felt like days to get through. You went through the paces, struggled through the power points and at many times lost motivation quickly.No matter if you're "high-speed', a diligent worker, an optimist or even... MORE

U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Daquan Hayes (right) and Spc. Deontre Austin (left) of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachement, 53rd Transportation Battalion Movement Control, return fire behind cover as they try and move in and retrieve sensitive items from a disabled truck at Virginia Beach, Va., March 24th 2016. The Soldiers of HHD were given three intense scenarios that tested battle drills react to contact, react to ambush and squad-based tactical movements. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant First Class Michelle Michelson)

Managing child dental trauma
February 9, 2016 — Imagine a child just fell at the park. What to do if the tooth is broken, out of place or knocked out? The two most common causes of dental trauma are accidental falls and sports; therefore, children are at a higher risk of dental trauma. Below is an overview of the most common types of dental trauma and what parents need to know.With any head... MORE

JBLE Legal Corner: Avoiding ‘bird-dogging’
August 12, 2015 — Scams aimed at taking advantage of U.S. military members are nothing new; however, one such scam, "bird-dogging," has re-emerged as a threat to Service members' financial security.Bird-dogging refers to the act of soliciting sales for a third party and is illegal both on and off base. One example occurs when a person serves as an unlicensed car... MORE

Two months ago, I wanted to die
October 17, 2014 — Editor's Note: The following commentary was written in observance of Depression Awareness Month.Two months ago, I wanted to die.Allow me to clarify - I was not suicidal on that dark, August night when I hit rock bottom. I did not want to take a razor to my wrists. I did not want to swallow a bottle of pills. I did not want to fire a gun. I did not... MORE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
October 17, 2014 — Editor's Note: This poem was published in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.I was so young seeing things that my eyes didn't yet understandTill this day, how could someone consciously hit a womanAnd call themselves a manFor reasons unknown to his enraged and ignorant mindHe would beat her, for any reason he could findAs her heart... MORE

Coins, careers and lessons learned: An Airman's journey to knowing it all
September 15, 2014 — For me, September marks a bittersweet time of year. As the summer and the memories it brought fade, replaced with the brisk winds of change, I look forward to my Air Force anniversary and back on how far I've come in the past three years. With my annual reflection also comes a different anniversary, the Air Force birthday.As I remember the highs... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic R. Alex Durbin celebrates with his wife, Jaime Durbin, afters his Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Lackland Air Force, Texas, on Nov. 25, 2011. Durbin, now a senior airman, reflects on his Air Force anniversary, the day he arrived at BMT, and career as a public affairs photojournalist each September. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

Want to get promoted? Be an expert at your job first!
January 22, 2014 — How many of us have heard our fellow Airmen say, "Want to get promoted? You've got to volunteer every weekend." Many think the only way to win a quarterly award is to volunteer, pursue education and spend time kissing up to leadership. I have heard so many times in my career how we've got to "fill the right squares" in order to get promoted. There... MORE

From behind the lens: Airman reflects on new year, new beginnings
January 15, 2014 — As the clock on the living room wall of my mother-in-law's house in my hometown of Lowellville, Ohio, ticked closer to midnight on New Year's Eve, The excitement of those around me grew while I sat on the worn couch.My friends and family happily chatted while donning party hats and clutching noise makers, poised for the celebration just 15 minutes... MORE

PII: Protecting the force
August 12, 2013 — Recently, Joint Base Langley-Eustis experienced a marked increase in the number of personally identifiable information breaches. So far, the reported number of breaches for this year is eight violations, with five confirmed. The number is significantly higher than 2012, with four reported. Primarily, these recent incidents involved personnel... MORE

The responsibility to safeguard Personally Identifiable Information falls upon every Airman. Failure to protect PII could result in identity theft, which occurs when an individual's personal information is used without prior authorization in an attempt to commit fraud or other crimes. (U.S. Air Force graphic/ Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece)

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