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  • Survival tip for deployed moms on Mother's Day

    I told myself to be strong. I told myself that tears won't change the fact that I was leaving my son for six months. Moments later, my husband pulled up to the airport for the final goodbye, but the Hoover dam couldn't hold back my tears or drown out the sound of my sobs. My head told me to get it

  • Small aircraft, big perspective -- the scale of Afghan Air Force progress

    Across Afghanistan, a 16 nation team is working to help the country re-grow its Air Force, first established in 1924. I was able to be part of that team for a year, traveling the country and partnering with Afghan Airmen to develop the institutions, practices and expertise needed to support Afghan

  • Using my voice to find my strength

    I felt like everyone knew how stupid I was and because I made bad choices - he got away with it. I did make really bad choices, choices that allowed me to put myself in a position to get sexually assaulted, just two months after turning 21 years old. My story is not that different than many stories

  • Through her eyes: Afghanistan

    Editor's note: Commentary written by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rosato, a truck commander for the 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper Team 1. Her group of security forces members operates missions "outside the wire" providing security during key leader engagements and meetings with the

  • Resiliency: A Panoramic View

    On a solo backpacking trip, weeks prior to my current deployment, I unintentionally veered away from my planned route after a sudden storm swept across the canyon floor I was hiking through. Though it was a direct affront on my pride, I had to admit to myself that I was lost. As I fumbled between

  • Smile at stress ... it might just save your life

    We all know that person who seems to be in a constant state of stress. Many of us have 72-hour work weeks filled with meetings, deadlines, equipment to repair and planes to get in the air. It can get overwhelming, but there is something you can do about it. Smiling can reduce stress and has even

  • Healthy eating ... it's your choice

    Editor's note: Capt. Tracy Brannock earned her Master of Public Health degree in 2003 from New Mexico State University. A primary area of study for her degree was nutrition, and she continues to promote healthy habits as the chief of public health here.Are you trying to get in shape while deployed,

  • How to choose where to volunteer

     Editor's Note: Master Sgt. Dennis Carr was recently named the 55th Mission Support Group's 2012 Volunteer of the Year at Offutt Air Force Base. He is currently in the run for the wing-level award. Often times when someone gets the idea to volunteer, the issue isn't the willingness, but rather what

  • Consider the Eraser

    Have you ever thought about the purpose of an eraser? I can hear you say, "Wow! Deep, spiritual reflection today, eh Chap?" Seriously, why was the eraser invented? The obvious answer is to correct a mistake we have made while writing on paper. The eraser allows us to wipe away our mistake and start

  • CFACC: Happy holidays to a great Coalition team

    As the holiday season approaches, I thank all the members of this tremendous Coalition and joint team for your commitment and continued service. Each one of you is vitally important to delivering decisive airpower in the region. The holiday season is traditionally a time of celebration - a chance to