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  • To help Airmen who may be struggling or those who just need to talk, the 944th Fighter Wing’s Director of Psychological Health is at the ready to address mental health concerns faced by these Airmen and their families.

    Happiness, contentment and positivity

    Happiness, contentment and positivity are a choice! When times are tough, and stressors are overwhelming, it takes intentionality to look around you and see positivity.
  • The 307th found themselves in the thick of the action when they were one of the first American combat aerial squadrons sent to aid the Royal Air Force in their push against Nazi Germany.

    The 307th Fighter Squadron

    While assigned to the 31st Fighter Group, the 307th first saw combat in August of 1942 when they began attacking Germany’s position in occupied France.
  • To help Airmen who may be struggling or those who just need to talk, the 944th Fighter Wing’s Director of Psychological Health is at the ready to address mental health concerns faced by these Airmen and their families.

    Approaching each day with strength and positivity

    As we embark upon the New Year, it is important to focus on individual areas of potential growth and opportunities for strength building.
  • A visit with Santa Claus is the highlight of the party at the 26th Annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party Dec. 14, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. This event allowed PCFC families to spend the day in a winter wonderland offering food, entertainment, gifts, static displays, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)

    How slight the sound of the bells were yet how it gently enlightened my soul

    As the microwave beeped and I moved toward my seat, I realized how slight the sound of the bells were yet how it had gently enlightened my soul for a moment.
  • The recognition category that caught my attention, was not for being Summa or Magna Cum Laude, or Valedictorian, but rather recognition of the “Goat” or “Anchorman,”

    Recognition of the “Goat” or “Anchorman”

    The recognition category that caught my attention, was not for being Summa or Magna Cum Laude, or Valedictorian, but rather recognition of the “Goat” or “Anchorman,” the last academically ranked Cadet of their class
  • As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, let’s commemorate the contributions that unify our legacy to our great country’s rich history and our beloved Air Force’s mission success! Hispanic culture champions diversity and inclusion, as we are a multi-ethnic and multi-racial group. We have become stronger and more resilient as we faced adversity, and we will evoke all the hard work and sacrifice our ancestors overcame to give their children a better future.

    Be proud of your heritage

    As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, let’s commemorate the contributions that unify our legacy to our great country’s rich history and our beloved Air Force’s mission success! Hispanic culture champions diversity and inclusion, as we are a multi-ethnic and multi-racial group. We have become stronger and more resilient as we faced adversity, and we will evoke all the hard work and sacrifice our ancestors overcame to give their children a better future.
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    I learned about leadership from that

    It was May of 2003. I was TDY to Nellis, having dinner at Gordon Biersch with my friend Jack. I hadn’t seen Jack in about 5 years, since we were Lieutenants together at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. In the 90’s, I was a communications officer, trying desperately to get into pilot training, and Jack was working in the test world at Eglin. He had already graduated pilot training and was going to fly the F-16, but was sent to Eglin with the promise of an F-16 training slot at some future date. The Air Force was just ramping back up pilot production after the post-Desert Storm drawdown, and Jack had a fresh set of pilot wings but no guarantee of ever flying again. Jack was a good friend and mentor to me and I sought his advice often; he inspired me to pursue my goal of flying.
  • Cpt. Kurt Gallegos, Air Combat Command, 12th Air Force West Coast F-16 demonstration team F-16 pilot, stands at parade rest during an air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (Courtesy photo)

    Blue skies and tail winds

    Rays of the sun beat down on the ramp. It was high noon and time for the gray bird to take center stage. I cannot recall the crowd, but I can still vividly picture the Cuban Eight at takeoff and the jet piercing through the sun with the roar of the engine and the fire of the afterburners. It was the day my dream soared, and hopes were instilled. I
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    Stop the disease

    I try not to repeat my messages to you but this one is so important I’m going to break my own rule. I will be short because this is real simple.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme is ‘Prevention is Possible.’ Some people argue prevention is too lofty a goal as the problem is too pervasive, so this year we have boldly posed

  • Paying tribute to the many who have fallen

    Fourteen years ago today marks the anniversary of an event in United States history which many of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing and none of us should forget.The September 11 attacks are one of the darkest moments in our history and it stand as a reminder to all of us to pay tribute to the many that have fallen and
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