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  • Sacrifices make holiday more meaningful

    What is Memorial Day?To many, it is the beginning of summer, or a day off from work. For others, is a chance to have a barbeque with family. As I get ready to leave Iraq, Memorial Day has taken on a new meaning for me.It will remind me of the men and women of our military who have made such great

  • It takes a wing to fly

    Leveling off at 4,000 feet, looking out of the windows, there is nothing but clouds. I can barely see the wing tip. Our scope shows five aircraft blips in perfect position behind us. This is something that some of these folks have never done. Yet, they are executing it with perfect

  • Strength from faith

    A positive outlook on life can be a very inspiring motivator and force multiplier. This truth becomes evident when you see someone prosper due to their positivity.There will be times when attitude will be the difference between making the right or wrong decision. There are countless benefits that

  • Month of April brings change

    Did you know that April is National Humor Month, International Guitar Month, Lawn & Garden Month, National Pecan Month and National Welding Month? The month begins with April Fool's Day and ends with National Honesty Day. April also includes Ex-spouses Day and No Housework Day.You would expect the

  • Finding the right balance

    There have been many times in my 15 years as a Traditional Reservist that I have found difficulty balancing my military and civilian life. With both sides I am always dealing with a constant challenge of having to find new ways to balance the two.Most of the time though, it is no fault of either

  • April is a month of changes

    Did you know that April is National Humor Month, International Guitar Month, Lawn & Garden Month, National Pecan Month and National Welding Month? The month begins with April Fool's Day and ends with National Honesty Day. April also includes Ex-spouses Day and No Housework Day.You would expect the

  • Faith, Hope, & Love

    February is the month we celebrate Valentine's Day and Groundhog Day. Both holidays signify spring is near but what does that actually mean and how can we apply it to our daily lives?The tradition of Groundhog Day holds that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow he will return to his underground

  • The Legacy of Leadership

    Recently, I received word that Lt Col Gwendolyn Hill, 908 ASTS Chief Nurse will retire soon.  While congratulating my mentor, I considered my 15 years of service with her and the impact she has had on me and everyone around her/in the unit.Military organizations can be compared to businesses and

  • Let us dare to be great!

    I t's a new year, which brings each of us a fresh opportunity to improve upon last year. But, it also requires you to fight (figuratively and not literally) to be better -- to be great. The American Civil War provides a perspective on the importance of a fighting mindset.President Abraham Lincoln

  • To all 908th AW warriors...

    Thank you for your continued dedication to the 908th Airlift Wing and the Air Force Reserves. Through you, the 908th continues to maintain its combat readiness in order to support our war time commitment as directed by the President of the United States.My hat's off to all whom helped the 908 become