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Stalking is Lame – and it’s Illegal
January 24, 2012 — January 2012 marks the ninth consecutive year that National Stalking Awareness Month is observed. Most people don't think they could be stalked, but according to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 3 million people over the age of 18 report being victims of this crime each year. Ninety percent of those stalked, know who the stalker is. In... MORE

Looking back, surging ahead: The commander’s perspective
January 18, 2012 — There is nothing like the end of a year to cause one to pause, reflect back on what has occurred, and then look to the future. This same concept can be applied to a military unit as well. The 633rd Air Base Wing had quite a 2011, even though it was less than a year old. Standing up in October of 2010, the 633rd ABW and Joint Base Langley-Eustis had... MORE

Making the right choices this election year
January 10, 2012 — The celebration of the start of 2012 brought with it many things that will make this year different than 2011--all those New Year's resolutions, renewed speculation about the accuracy of the Mayan calendar, and, of course, presidential election season.If you have been following the Republican presidential primaries over the past few weeks, you may... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn Bryant, 633rd Air Base Wing broadcaster, turns in his voting ballot at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 10, 2012. Although servicemembers are allowed to vote, the military as a whole is a non-partisan organization, and it is important that the public see the Armed Forces as politically neutral. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)

Leadership – a new perspective for 2012
January 5, 2012 — Americans succeed - academically, professionally, on the battlefield and in business. From the time our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence, through the Civil War, the Great Depression and the war in Iraq, Americans have tenaciously overcome formidable obstacles requiring remarkable determination. To overcome such challenges, we have... MORE

TRADOC commander sends holiday wishes, urges safety
December 9, 2011 — The winter holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to visit Family and friends, take much needed time off from our daily routines, and reflect on accomplishments of the past year. I extend my heartfelt appreciation and special holiday greeting to all TRADOC Soldiers, civilians, and Family members, especially those with deployed loved ones.This... MORE

Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, greets soldiers as they enter Resolute Cafe on Fort Eustis, Va., Thanksgiving Day. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angelica Golindano/Released)

Kids and deployments
December 5, 2011 — Deployments can be stressful for everyone - the active duty member, the spouse, family members, the children and even the family pets. Trying to get everything ready for the deployment can take its toll, but it can sometimes distract families from the inevitable reality that they will be temporarily separated. When we deal with the immediate... MORE

PSU scandal shows why integrity preached in military
November 17, 2011 — Legendary former head football coach of the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions Joe Paterno showed a lack of integrity. There's a sentence I never thought I'd type or see in print. After all, "JoePa" had been the school's head coach for 46 years. Paterno, the all-time FBS leader in victories with 409, had been the figurehead who was so... MORE

Thank a veteran
November 7, 2011 — A few days ago I stopped by the grocery store to pick up a few items after work. A lady stopped me on my way out of the store."Excuse me, I'd like to say something to you," the woman said. She said "thank you." She thanked me for my service and for her and her family's freedom, and told me to be safe no matter where in the world I was located... MORE

Energy Action Month – How our choices affect the big picture
October 31, 2011 — It's the last week of Energy Action Month. Last week we learned how we can make certain choices in our energy use to make significant differences in our nation's energy demand. That "cultural change" is already happening all around us. Fortunately, not any one group of people has to take on the cultural change alone. All of us are doing it. We are... MORE

Contractors integral to government success
October 19, 2011 — Do you know that contractors have become an integral part of government activities? It is often difficult, however, to distinguish between contractors and civil service employees. Government employees work side by side with many of the contractor employees, often times who were once government employees themselves, such as retirees, former military... MORE

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