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  • National Anthem has meaning and memories

    While on base, it is customary to stop your car and sit still while the National Anthem is playing. But as I hear the opening trumpet start, I pull to the side, turn my vehicle off, and I get out. Without fail, I notice the people around me sitting in their vehicles staring at me. More than likely

  • Verne Orr’s wife expresses gratitude

    Dear General Melin,   All in attendance at the December 7 memorial service for my husband Secretary Verne Orr have remarked about it being the best life tribute service they've ever witnessed. While the program included dear family and close friends who contributed with deeply meaningful tributes,

  • Gifts from the heart

    It was late, and the cold rain finally started to let up a little as the elves and I left our annual get together. Even though our backs ached and our feet hurt, our hearts felt warmer as we dodged raindrops from Santa's workshop to our cars. We hugged and wished a Merry Christmas to each other with

  • October puts the spotlight on energy

    October is Energy Awareness Month Air Force wide and is given the theme of "Secure Today's Energy: Fuel Tomorrow's Mission." It is mandatory to Secure Today's Energy to Fuel Tomorrow's Mission by supporting the goals of the president and the Department of Defense to establish greater energy

  • Free child care available

    Hello fellow Airmen.  Welcome to the "Shirts' Corner" once again. We have been on a small hiatus and hope that you will forgive us for not posting our monthly writings to you. We're back and ready to bring you some current information. You work hard all week, take care of the children, your house

  • Right to political process has a few limitations

    The Hatch Amendment and DoD directive set the parameters of political involvement for military members and federal civilian employees.Political season is in full swing and this year's presidential election is clearly replete with importance. Such elections are frequently coupled with strong

  • A tribute to 9/11

    Let me set the record straight, I am not in the military, but I was. In fact, I served active duty here at March long before most of the Airmen I work with were even born. I volunteered to serve during another war, one even more unpopular than the one we are fighting now. I did not stay in the

  • Ensure only your food gets seared this summer

    It's that time of year again when individuals and families alike enjoy the warming temperatures, and summer is right around the corner. The one holiday that comes to mind that sets summer into motion is Memorial Day. It's a great time to reflect upon the people and events that have shaped our