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  • Overcoming prejudice in Iraq

    When I deployed to Baghdad in the spring of 2004, I had negative feelings against Arabs in general.I had never really known any Arab individuals back in the United States, and I blamed them for the 9/11 attacks.Having grown up as an enlisted man's kid on Marine Corp posts with children of many

  • Iraq: There’s more at stake than just public opinion

    While politicians and pundits bicker inconsistently about whether America should be involved in Iraq, they often fail to acknowledge one fact: We are.It's undeniable.Accept it.So what are we, as a country, going to do about it? Maybe we should exclaim, "Our bad! Sorry we destroyed your country's

  • Looking for a few good citizens

    As residents of the base and local community, we can all be considered citizens. But the question is, "Are we good citizens?"If you were asked that question, how would you respond? Most of us blue suiters would answer, "Yes," without hesitation. After all, we're members of the military. Doesn't that

  • Remembering our veterans

    Everyone has an incident that changes the way they feel or touches their heart in a way that can never be forgotten. Like a lot of us in the military, I've worked part-time in various jobs to earn a little extra money. While stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., and living in a small town, I

  • Mind your manners: Show up for appointments

    Good manners are integral to any well-functioning society. Of course, the definition of good manners may vary in different societies. A version of "please" and "thank you" are likely ingrained in all societies, but burping loudly after a meal is considered a sign of a good meal in only a few

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer ends

    Another 101 Critical Days of Summer ended Labor Day. Our theme this year was "Know Your Limits." Our goal was to ensure our people know and choose to abide by those limitations. In this year's campaign, we concentrated our efforts in three main areas: private motor vehicles, motorcycles and sports

  • 90th Space Wing: Ready for NSI/ORI inspection

    Many readers don't get past the first paragraph, so allow me to say up front, thank you for your hard work and dedication in preparing for our nuclear surety inspection and operational readiness inspection. We are ready for inspection! The wing continues on a roll, and without doubt, we will roll

  • SJA ensures justice across wing is fair, just

    Recently, an Airman was tried in a general court-martial for negligent homicide and neglectful parenting for 20 months. The negligent homicide charge arose from an incident where the Airman's young child drowned in a bathtub. After a trial in front of a military judge, the Airman was acquitted of

  • Strive to maintain Air Force standards

    Maintaining high standards is what makes the Air Force professional. No matter how small a standard may seem, it's important to the unit's integrity that it be followed. If we choose not to follow or correct even the smallest violation of standards, we open ourselves to a flood of violations, not

  • Are we ready for the storm?

    When I was a young man, I heard a story about a rancher who hired a new worker to help run his ranch. Soon after hiring this worker, a fierce storm descended upon the ranch. The rancher, concerned for the safety of his livestock and property, ran to the bunkhouse to roust his hired men. He found all