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Rose in No Man’s Land
Typically in historical times, the conventional mindset was war is a man’s fight. However, there are more than 250 documented cases of women who served in the ranks of both the Union and Confederate armies dressed as men. An act once considered rebellious and patriotic. Women used this assumed male social identity to claim full status as citizens
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3/19
2015
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This Deployment – Leadership, Integrity and Commitment
We all joined the military at different ages, motivated by different circumstances. We follow in the footsteps of, and are entrusted with, the legacy of those who have gone before us. And, like many, we dreamt of the day that we become commanders. Along the way, we began to learn the meaning of words like Leadership, Integrity, and Commitment;
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3/19
2015
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‘Nomophobia’: There’s a cure!
Hey you. Yes, YOU with your head down, eyes focused on a 4x6 screen...it appears you have accidentally glued you finger to your smart phone! Yes, I get it, you can Facebook stalk your coworkers, check basketball scores and standings, get to the next level on Candy Crush, see what's trending in the fashion world, text your buddy a picture of the
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2/12
2015
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Mission: Possible
At the risk of showing how truly long in the tooth I am, I can distinctly remember the classic American television series Mission: Impossible. The main character Dan Briggs, and later Jim Phelps, would usually receive their instructions via a pre-recorded tape message that would subsequently self-destruct. The message, after first explaining the
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1/30
2015
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Improving the Deid: One Acronym and Five MLK Quotes toward a Better Air Base
Can you really make an impact during your time at Al Udeid Air Base? If you have recently arrived, and have not already noticed, this place is mission-driven. Each daily task performed by every member of the Wing plays out every time an aircraft takes off. I recently heard a top leader of the Wing state, “This place is a machine.” The emphasis of
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1/23
2015
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TRUE inteGRITy
Your homework after reading this article is to turn to the closest Airman and ask him to define ‘integrity’. Wait while he rattles off some version of, “integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching,” and then say “stop telling people that; you sound like an idiot”. Sprinkle in a sir, ma’am, or “with all due respect” as
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1/01
2015
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Three Months in Command – My Dad Would Be Pleased
Today marks three months in command for me here at Al Udeid Air Base. Three months can seem like a short time, but I can honestly say that I’ve had some of the longest days I can imagine since arriving here. Most days I’m very busy, and that’s good. Many of us are fond of saying that the days are long but the weeks go by fast. It’s true! Every
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12/18
2014
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BALANCE
Happy Holidays! Thank you for your service and your sacrifice!Today, I would like to talk about balance. For those who are old enough to remember the movie Karate Kid, I’m not going to get Mr. Miyagi on anyone when I write about balance. Please do not get on any rocks or pilings and start practicing your crane kicks. What I want to do, is to be
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12/10
2014
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Integrity first
I love the Air Force core values! Not because they are theAir Force’s, but because they are mine. Each of them speaks to the person I striveto be, not just to my role as a military officer. I am impressed with themeaning of the words integrity, service and excellence, and how they were carefullyselected. They are specific enough to give direction,
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11/05
2014
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