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  • First sergeant -- Responsible for Airman morale, welfare, conduct

    Have you ever thought to yourself, "What is a first sergeant, or how did the first sergeant come into existence?" The first sergeant is not a rank, but a special duty position held by a senior NCO who reports directly to the unit commander. The first sergeant is responsible for the morale, welfare

  • Wingman: Promise, commitment

    Everyone has heard the phrase, "Who's your wingman?" As this phrase is stated in the form of a question, it asks each of us what does wingman mean to you?Being a good wingman is a promise and commitment to your friends and coworkers that you will never lose sight of them, and you will always be

  • Commander visits several shops within 90th MW

    The vision for the 90th Missile Wing is "Ready to fight. Anytime, Anywhere." You will soon see posters around the base that display our mission and vision. It is important to understand both, as they provide a strategic pathway for us to move together to new heights and garner more successes. In

  • Profession of arms comprised of skilled warriors

    I've heard the term "profession of arms" used a lot lately, and it got me to thinking. The profession of arms is a calling that isn't easy. We are told where and when to be somewhere, what to do and, sometimes, how to do it. There was a story in the news recently about a soldier who was facing court

  • Physical fitness: Key to readiness

    Starting in July, our Air Force opens the next chapter in its efforts to produce more physically fit, combat capable Airmen. After all, preeminent combat capability across the spectrum of conflict is critical to our nation's defense. With that said, the need for physically fit Airmen transcends both

  • 90th MW vice commander offers Airmen advice

    I was excited when Col. Greg Tims, 90th Missile Wing commander, asked if I would write the commentary for this week as it allows me the opportunity to do something I've wanted to do for awhile now. I'd like to pass on my thanks, and the thanks of my family, to all members of the Mighty Ninety for

  • There’s no issue your AF family can’t help solve

    This is the Year of the Air Force Family. In conjunction with this program, F.E. Warren has initiated Warren Operation Resiliency. This campaign is about ensuring our Airmen have the tools to confront personal and professional issues, are resilient enough to overcome them, bounce back and continue

  • Air Force lessons, skills learned

    Everyone has critical skills and knowledge that are important to many other people within our units, organizations and the wing. The following are some lessons I've learned throughout my Air Force career.Use better titles for each person -- Some years ago, when I started my career in the Air Force,

  • Go forth, conquer means give your absolute best

    We lost one of our own this week, Senior Airman Donald Anthe, 90th Medical Support Squadron. Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathies go out to Airman Anthe's family and friends.I was asked the other day, "Just why do you end your weekly commentaries with 'Go Forth and Conquer'?" Good

  • 90th MW Airmen: Proud, persistent, patriotic

    I was watching the NFL championship playoff games this weekend and was really moved at the beginning of the AFC championship game when a United States flag was spread out over the field. It was large enough to cover the entire playing field from sideline to sideline and end zone to end zone. The