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  • Initiative to boost number of CCAF graduates

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In an attempt to increase the number of Community College of the Air Force graduates on Air Force Materiel Command bases, command officials rolled out a plan entitled "Year of the Community College of the Air Force" Jan. 1.Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of

  • Four simple words form meaningful phrases

    "Thank you" ..."you're appreciated." Although sometimes it may seem during these very busy periods of the year that the only thing that seems to be a constant in our Air Force is "change," the Christian Science Monitor reported in an Oct. 27 article that the Air Force ranked first in a recent survey

  • Professionally Immature

    Sometimes I'm completely amazed at the feedback I receive from airmen, and wish I could smack some people after hearing it. Without fail, when speaking with Airmen Leadership School and Noncommissioned Officers Academy students there are always several students who state their supervision told them

  • Ogden Air Logistic Center Commander's Holiday Message

    During the holiday season, it is appropriate to reflect on the year that has passed. 2010 has been an excellent year for Team Hill, filled with challenges and a great number of successes. Because of your hard work and dedication, you should be extremely proud of what you've achieved this year.

  • Take time to reflect on holiday season's many gifts

    Another holiday season is upon us. At this time of year, we reflect on the past 12 months and recall the many gifts we've received. As we gather with friends and family to celebrate, we must also remember the sacrifices of those who have helped secure the very blessings for which we're

  • My feelings for you are forever

    Because days come and go but my feelings for you are forever. Fans of the rock band Papa Roach probably recognize those words due to their hit song Forever but this article has nothing to do with the band. The words remind me of my feelings for a person I spent two years of my life with over two

  • Admiral and Mrs. Mullen speak on veterans' challenges

    With Veterans Day around the corner, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and his wife, Deborah, sat down with reporters to raise visibility on issues important to military families and veterans.The Mullens' interview Nov. 3 with the Pentagon Channel and other news broadcasters were

  • Paper or Plastic? My job ROCKS!

    Cashier: Good afternoon sir, how are you?Customer: I'm fine...nowCashier: Now? Why's that?Customer: I just got off work ...Cashier: Oh! I just started my shift ...Customer: I'm so sorry ...The customer didn't just give an obligatory "sorry." He said it as if the cashier just lost a loved one in a

  • Debt to veterans can never fully be repaid

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Despite the rhetoric and divisiveness we witnessed during this election year, there is one topic where Congress historically votes with one voice: supporting our military and our veterans.In early October, Congress approved the Veterans Benefits Act of 2010.

  • During the ORI--you're in charge

    You're in charge! Not the words most of you hear every day, but our Inspector General teams start arriving today to put Team Hill through the paces for our Operational Readiness Inspection. Though not actual combat, it is not unlike a major military operation: Colonels and generals develop an