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  • Commentary: Glorious Mustache March

    Once again, Airmen from across the globe have decided to engage in a timeless tradition. Ignoring protests and threats from significant others they proudly grow a sweet, sweet mustache in honor of triple ace Brig. Gen. Robin Olds.He was famous for his skills as a decorated fighter pilot and for the

  • Commentary: Accountability...do you have it?

    Accountability is a vital attribute in all aspects of life, but especially important in the service. Everyone needs to know they can count on their wingman. This can range from covering a battle buddy's "six" as your Security Forces Squadron patrol conducts maneuvers to ensuring your unit has

  • Commentary: Base operations in a lean budget environment

    If you're like me and have been watching the news in the last six months, you've probably heard the Air Force is facing some significant budget reductions for at least the next several fiscal years. What's the driving force behind those reductions and what does that mean to base operations? In the

  • Officials extend deadline to apply for 'Stop Loss' pay

    Service members and veterans whose military service was involuntarily extended under the "Stop Loss" program between the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Sept. 30, 2009, are eligible for special retroactive pay, and they now have more time to apply for it.Eligible service members, veterans and their

  • Wisconsin Guard unit prepares for field work in Afghanistan

    The Wisconsin National Guard's 82nd Agribusiness Development Team is more than halfway through with its mobilization training at Camp Atterbury, Ind., and counting the days until it is working with Afghani farmers. "Our advance party is leaving soon, and the main body is scheduled to leave a little

  • Wingmen key to reducing sexual violence

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Wing Commanders' Guide was sent out to wing commanders recently and contains statistics, facts and talking points to help leaders encourage healthy conversations among their Airmen, which senior leaders say is paramount to eliminating sexual crimes in the

  • National Guard Identity Theft Information

    The Department of Defense takes very seriously its obligation to protect the personal information of the millions of military and civilian personnel who work daily to support our nation's defense, and we are working harder than ever to prevent, identify and mitigate information breaches.Time is of

  • Feature - Mental health key to service's success

    Good health is an essential element for the success of Travis Airmen and the mission. One facet of this element is mental health. To help Airmen maintain mental fortitude, there are many aspects and options they should consider, said Maj. Melissa Gould, 60th Medical Operations Squadron resiliency