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  • Resilience and Thanksgiving

    Fellow Citizen Airmen, have you noticed that every commander's call and mandatory briefing covers the topic of resilience at some point? Resilience is not just the latest buzz word, but a vital element of mission readiness.Each of us encounter work stress, relationship issues, tragic loss, or

  • Kindergarten: Success basics

    W e all learned in kindergarten the basic elements of successful teamwork: Treat others how you would like to be treated, take turns and share. Yep, that simple. During our entire educational journeys, elementary, middle and high school, we've been subliminally programmed to be successful teammates

  • And now, your OSS team...

    This is my favorite time of year, when the weather cools, seven-layer dip re-emerges, and the air buzzes with excitement as folks cheer on their favorite football teams.Watching a couple of games recently reminded me how similar the military is to a professional sports organization.  From

  • Keep the faith

    Faith. It's what you believe in. It can mold you into the person you are or the person you will become. Regardless of your background, there are similarities in the way we receive strength from faith to help us overcome challenges and obstacles we face everyday.Think a minute about what life would

  • Money Matters: Did You Know?

    Did you know you can look on your MyPay account and see your paid travel vouchers? Simply select the option "Travel Advisory."You can also change your banking information on MyPay. All you need is your nine-digit bank routing and bank account numbers.If you want to change your federal or state tax

  • Motorcycles: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

    From the beginning to the end of our military careers we are immersed in the culture of safety.Therefore, it's no surprise that safety for the motorcycle program continues to evolve into, if you will, "a well-oiled machine."Sometimes during the evolution we miss subtle changes. Sure, you wear your

  • Robin Williams and the Missing Wingman

    The life of comedian and actor Robin Williams tragically ended on Aug.11. His life affected millions, and yet he was alone when he died. The circumstances of his passing demonstrates the importance of a wingman. Williams, who first came to prominence as the alien Mork from Ork in the mid-1970s, is

  • You Made Wingman Day a Success!

    To all Airmen in the 908th Airlift Wing ... thank you for making Wingman Day a success. The enthusiasm I saw on Sunday lends credence to our mission statement, "Provide combat ready support across the spectrum of operations."I, Col. Johnson and Chief Duke visited most, if not all, of the wing

  • Hold fast to your faith

    Every day you and I face hundreds of difficulties. Some of these are mild irritants, such as when someone cuts in front of us in traffic. Others rise to the level of producing stress in our day-to-day living, such as when the car won't start and you're late to work.Other examples are a sick child or

  • Take charge, ‘Beat the Heat’

    A s we get into the Alabama summer and the temperatures continue to rise, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat illnesses as members of the "Fit to Fight' culture. Heat illness is caused by over exposure to hot environments. There are three types of heat illness: heat cramps