Commentaries

The professional Airman: customs and courtesies when using information systems
January 29, 2013 — Modern communication is quick and convenient and has dramatically altered the way the U.S. Air Force fights. The Air Force information systems provide each Airman with direct and immediate access to the world. Using proprietary systems, seconds-old intelligence is delivered directly to the forces that need it and aircraft receive coordinate updates... MORE

The best job in the Air Force: a letter from the 633rd MDG commander
January 22, 2013 — Happy New Year! As I look back at 2012 and look forward to what 2013 has in store, I am convinced I have the best job in the Air Force -- commanding USAF Hospital Langley! With this New Year laid out in front of us, I'd be remiss if I didn't take the opportunity to tell you about the one of the only hospitals in the Air Force that's growing in size... MORE

(U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)

We can always be better leaders
January 14, 2013 — I was recently given a wake-up call during a conversation with another member of my organization: I needed to be out there, on the front line, leading all of the Airmen in my unit. We all tend to get wrapped up in our day-to-day jobs. We sometimes forget that as noncommissioned officers and officers, our first job is to lead people. Leadership via... MORE

Spiritual fitness for the non-religious
January 14, 2013 — As Airmen and members of the profession of arms, we've heard numerous times the three pillars of fitness: physical, mental and spiritual. I am not a practicing member of any organized religion, but I have the utmost respect for those who do live by religious beliefs. I think all of us in the Armed Forces need to have respect for the freedom of... MORE

What "Zero Inbox" can do for you
January 14, 2013 — - Your mailbox is full.That annoying message seems to appear whenever we have an important e-mail to send, or we are waiting for a vital communication.Most people are limited to 100MB maximum mailbox size. Trying to keep an inbox to a size where it is not plagued by constant warnings from the Exchange server can prove to be a daunting task. It... MORE

Life's most persistent question
December 17, 2012 — It was a hot, summer day like any other in the city of Montgomery, Ala. Children played in the streets, using tools from their parents' garages to unscrew fire hydrants, so they could feel a cool respite from the scorching August sun. Men grumbled under their breath as they pushed lawnmowers over stubborn patches of grass, wiping the sweat from... MORE

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

The Journey back to normal
December 13, 2012 — Between August 2009 and March 2010, I lost myself during my deployment to Afghanistan. I remember coming off the airplane, seeing my family and knowing that my world would never be the same again. It took me more than a year to put my life back together. My family and coworkers greeted me coming out of the secure area of the airport. As I went to... MORE

Then-Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Corey smiles as she holds a child while visitng a woman's vocational school in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, during her deployment in 2009. The child was about the same age as Corey's son at the time and the women at the school were surprised that she had a child back at home but was in Afghanistan deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo)

A dream cut short
December 6, 2012 — As I stood, sweating outside the Military Enlistment Processing Station on a hot June 24, 2010, I knew I had made a very important and life changing decision; the decision to join the United States Air Force. I joined the Air Force to attend school, travel, and grow as an individual. I left for Basic Military Training on the cold winter morning of... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Hubbard, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs broadcaster, poses for his Shaw Spotlight photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 13, 2012. An airman is nominated weekly due to their outstanding progression and effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/ Released)

How Airman Snuffy changed my view on standards
November 27, 2012 — As I move through what are most likely the last few years of my U.S. Air Force career, my mentality began changing.Those things which we hold dear, like proper wear of the uniform, high-and-tight haircuts and standing when a commissioned officer addresses us seem less important. Not that I don't still do those things, but they somehow haven't... MORE

Master Sgt. Ryan Cox – 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron
“The most politically correct way possible. Be professional, polite and just call it to their attention.”

SIPR Tokens: "The Fast and the Furious"
November 26, 2012 — The secure internet, or SIPRNet, has become a key element to many of the missions carried out on Joint Base Langley Eustis. Anyone who uses SIPRNet is familiar with its rigid password standards.Beginning December 2012, Air force policy has mandated the implementation of a new SIPRNet token. SIPR users will be relieved of the burden of having to... MORE

Tech Sgt. Kenneth Smith
Air Combat Command

“We have to protect the network and information stored on it.”

QUICK LINKS

CAREERS

Contact Us

JBLE Jobs

JBLE ICE

SAPR | SHARP

Equal Opportunity

FOIA | Privacy | Section 508

Inspector General

JAG Court-Martial Docket

Link Disclaimer

No Fear Act

OSI Tip Line | CID Tip Line

Resilience

Join the: Air Force | Army

Benefits: Air Force | Army

Reserves: Air Force | Army

National Guard: Air | Army

Civilian Service