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  • Why I bought the new Airman Battle Uniform

    I recently purchased and started wearing the new Airman Battle Uniform. You may be thinking, "So...why is that such a big deal? We all have to get it sooner or later, right?"Well, in my case, I don't. I retire this summer after more than 25 years of service.So, why did I buy the new uniform?

  • 90th FSS: It's your squadron too

    Did you workout at the gym this morning? Did you take your children to the child development center or youth center?I bet you went by the education office not long ago to register for tuition assistance or take a test.There are not many days people don't interact with members and activities of the

  • Twenty-four hour alerts return

    It was in this spirit that Twentieth Air Force initiated an introspective review of the ICBM mission to strengthen our combat capability. By looking through the AFSO21 lens, we aimed at resolving inefficiencies in our processes and translating any potential savings into a more lethal, professional

  • Every Airman an ambassador to all we meet

    You never have a second chance to make a first impression. Especially as defenders of our country's freedom, we need to pay attention to how we behave on and off duty.The Air Force core values of integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do is an excellent guide for the way we are

  • Excellence begins with standards

    How many times have you heard, "What does it matter if my uniform is pressed or my hair is cut? It doesn't affect the way I do my job."The simple answer is, "because those are the standards." So why is so much emphasis placed on these small details?These indicators are how we determine if we want to

  • Professional development: Not just a block to be filled

    Whether it is airman leadership school, NCO academy or senior NCO academy, we all have professional military education we have to attend throughout our careers.However, there are other courses that can enhance your supervisory and leadership capabilities: the NCO enlisted professional enhancement

  • Warren members make a difference

    We are confronted with challenges every day in the Air Force. Sometimes, those challenges seem so overwhelming and difficult that we will never make a difference. It is sometimes difficult for us to see how we can change or fix things in our organization.For instance, in the early '60s the Boston

  • Warren rocks!

    I've been assigned to Warren for about eight months. I'm still getting used to understanding Twentieth Air Force issues, but I have come to know this base well.Our mission here is very important and one that most Americans know little about. The young men and women who perform this mission are

  • Six little words

    "Shirt, have you got a minute?" Many conversations for a first sergeant start with these six little words. What follows can be anything from "I lost my I.D. card" to "I've lost a family member."No matter the issue, it's important to the individual, and therefore, it's important to their first