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  • Starve the trash can; feed the recycling box

    In the corner of my office cubicle I have a standard trash can and a cardboard box. I place non-recyclable items such as candy wrappers and styrofoam cups in the trash can. In the cardboard box I place paper, plastic, glass and anything else remotely recyclable. Making the choice to recycle is a

  • States aim to relieve stress on military children with education benefits

    Watching my daughter, Brittany, adjust to life as a student in her fourth high school in four years, I can certainly empathize with the sacrifices our military families often make to support our service to this great nation. One may think it should be an easy transition since she has practice:

  • 'Angels of Mercy,' combat medics lead the way

    The 96th Inpatient Operations Squadron may be the newest of six squadrons at Eglin's hospital, but the care it provides has a global impact on the Air Force mission. Traditionally, many view healthcare professionals providing hospital care as "angels of mercy." Today, our military combat medics wear

  • Applying Force Protection here at Eglin…what can you do to be prepared!

    We are all briefed annually the essence of Force Protection is the ability to protect people and resources needed to successfully complete the mission. The United States Air Force provides the world's most lethal and technologically superior air and space combat force. Enemies of our great nation

  • Deployment preparation comes in different shapes, sizes

    Deployments have become synonymous with putting on the uniform. As a combat-ready Airman, our training must always be up-to-date, bags ready and your personal affairs need back up plans. We must deploy prepared and focused on the mission at hand. Whether leaving the country or not, every Airman

  • A hangover that will live in infamy

    (Editors note: Due to recent events, this commentary is being rerun to provide insight on how dangerous and damaging it can be to drink and drive.) Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his/her choices. No sane individual wants to live with the blood of another human being on

  • Gifted individuals make for remarkable command

    As the holidays approach, we have time to slow down, reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and recall the gifts in our lives and the sacrifices of those that have gone before. One example is that of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. On Dec. 25, 1776, George Washington and

  • Taking Supervisor Responsibilities to Heart

    The term "supervisor" is often used synonymously with that of manager or leader, yet each of those terms carries with it a unique set of responsibilities. Closer examination reveals that to be a good supervisor, you need to be both a good manager and a good leader. Neither, however, effectively

  • Self Inspection Program: A tool for every commander

    Over the course of the last year, the Air Force Materiel Command's Inspector General's office has been diligently working to enhance the entire Self Inspection Program. In February, they hosted a week long Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Rapid Improvement Event to get the program

  • 'Tis the season to be scammed

    The holiday season is almost here. Ah, the smell of the turkey in the oven and homemade pies and let's not forget those gifts waiting to be unwrapped. The holiday season brings joy to most of us, but for those who don't use good Operational Security principles might just find themselves the victim