Commentaries

Toeing the line on standards
September 19, 2012 — For the past four years of my career, as a first sergeant, I have heard the words, "but Shirt - he's a good guy" far too many times. Whether it was for a failed physical training test or substandard performance of non commissioned officer responsibilities, the same statement would pop up time and again. One would think these words would have been... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

The Oath of Enlistment, what does it mean?
September 6, 2012 — The other day I was reviewing Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards, when I came across the Oath of Enlistment. Immediately I thought to myself, the oath is a major part of who we are in the military. It forms the bedrock of what we stand for and are willing to fight for. But I wonder if some of us who say those words that form the oath... MORE

I, ___________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

Fight the flu by prepping for flu season
August 22, 2012 — With flu season rapidly approaching, the time to start preparing is now. The 633rd Medical Group has prepared some helpful information to help protect people from catching the flu.The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and in some cases... MORE

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and in some cases death. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each flu season. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

My job is prosecuting sexual assault
August 17, 2012 — Here's a simple truth...sexual offenders reject our core values of integrity, service and excellence, in favor of following their own base, undisciplined, criminal desires. Most sexual assaults committed by Airmen are "blue on blue," or Airmen victimizing other Airmen. So in addition to rejecting our core values, these undisciplined Airmen reject... MORE

How Do You Define Sexual Assault?

Spc. Bruce Fairley – 359th Inland Cargo Transfer Company
“Any force of action against a non-consenting person sexually.”

Sic transit gloria mundi
August 13, 2012 — All the senior airmen in my office nervously huddled around a single computer as we nervously awaited the staff sergeant promotion results to be released. No one moved - no one even breathed. We were all transfixed as the audible mouse click echoed throughout the room, signifying each time the website was refreshed.Of course the internet broke as... MORE

Roughly translated from Latin: “All glory is fleeting.” (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

Finding spies and gunmen before it's too late
August 8, 2012 — "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were... MORE

For more information Counterintelligence Training, contact the Air Force Office of Special Investigations – Detachment 201 at (757) 764-7971. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

The Art of Motivation
August 6, 2012 — It is often very easy to supervise someone who is doing what is expected, but what about those troops who have wandered off the path? Webster's Dictionary defines motivation as, "the instance of providing another with a reason to act in a certain way; inducement; incentive." There are essentially five reasons why people do not meet expectations of... MORE

How do you motivate others toward excellence? (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

An NCO's perspective on leadership - Dad taught me well
July 30, 2012 — "You can never go wrong, by doing what's right." These words were repeated my entire life by my dad. They were not just words though. My dad proved this to me through his actions as a father, and as CEO of an electric-motor repair business in Alabama. I was fortunate to learn the characteristics of what it takes to be an effective leader by... MORE

Days of anguish: one chaplain’s POW journey
June 29, 2012 — Military chaplains have served in every war in the history of our country, risking their lives, by providing ministry to troops on the battlefield where the bullets are flying. Per the Geneva Convention, chaplains are not permitted to carry weapons, so they enter the battlefield armed only with their faith. In the spring of 1938, U.S. Air Force... MORE

Prisoners of war on the Bataan Death March. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Tips for New Parents
June 25, 2012 — Although having a baby can be a joyous event, it can also be a time of anxiety. Nothing can truly prepare someone for what lies ahead once the baby arrives. However there are some tried and true tips that can ease the transition into parenthood. Although they might seem odd initially, establishing good habits in the beginning can benefit the entire... MORE

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