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  • How important is your time?

    How important is your time? Please take the time to read this.A man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door. "Daddy, may I ask you a question?""Yeah, sure, what is it?" replied the man."Daddy, how much do you make an hour?""That's

  • ‘Lucky’ versus ‘good’

    Missileers have a long tradition of giving a speech to their peers on the occasion of pulling their last nuclear alert. This is similar in some ways to a "fini-flight" in a flying squadron without getting hosed down on a flight line, and with the speaker providing good food to the gathering. I've

  • Leadership is achieved at all levels

    When I was presented the opportunity to write this article, a number of things immediately came to mind as potential topics. I could talk about core values. I could discuss my experiences here as a squadron commander. I could write about the ongoing war on terrorism. I could quote people who are a

  • 'If it isn't broken, don't fix it'

    As each new year begins, many people set new year's resolutions. Everyone has that one particular facet of his or her day-to-day life he or she wants to improve or change. Modifying our lives is good, but as the old adage goes "if it isn't broken, don't fix it."So many times, new year's resolutions

  • Driving under the influence: Is it worth it?

    I'm writing this in the hopes that you'll learn from my situation. We've all attended, and or have given, drinking and driving briefings. We have all been made aware of the potential risks. After learning we have had another member charged with driving under the influence, I felt compelled to share

  • Happy holidays Mighty Ninety

    I wanted to wish everyone happy and safe holidays. Our Airman's Creed states: "I will never leave an Airman behind." Ensure every Airman has a place to go for the holidays and no one is left alone. This is a time to be thankful; take the opportunity to enjoy it with family and friends. I recognize

  • Your Air Force Association

    The mission of the Air Force Association is to educate, support and advocate. The AFA is dedicated to fulfilling each one of those objectives, wherever and whenever possible. AFA to me means support of that military member who puts his or her life on the line every day to ensure our freedoms.I have

  • Reflecting on Global Strike Challenge 2011

    Congratulations, once again, to our awesome, award winning 2011 Global Strike Challenge team! This team was truly exceptional across every discipline and in every phase of the competition. It was quite a sight seeing our men and women bring home numerous awards which included: the Linhard Trophy for

  • Yellow card: Don't leave home without it

    For all active-duty dependants, retirees and retiree family members the next time you visit the 90th Medical Group, whether it is for a routine visit, to pick up a prescription, get an x-ray, or get lab work done, you will be asked for your identification card and your "yellow card." Similar to the

  • Ninetieth Force Support Squadron‘s spin on deployments

    When I took command of the 90th Force Support Squadron this past July, we had more than 30 Airmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over the past several months, my Airmen have slowly redeployed home to join their families, friends and to reintegrate into