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  • Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Force Reserve Command commander

    From the Top

    The fundamental question we have to ask ourselves every day as Reserve Citizen Airmen is, “Are we ready?” Are we ready to respond within 72 hours and provide combat-ready forces to fly, fight and win?I believe it is critical to understand what it means to truly be ready, and it’s vitally important to hear it from your leadership. Chief Master Sgt.
  • Col. Patrick Miller

    When Stealing is OK

    My name is Colonel Pat Miller, and I am a professional thief. I have been doing it for 19 years, and I’m not worried about being caught.
  • Communication, Professionalism, Respect

    Do you inspire respect?

    Respect is a critical value in the Department of Defense and respect begets respect in the civilian sector as well, and Air Force policy reminds us that the welfare of our Airmen is our most important priority.
  • Commentary by Lt. Col. Brad Bordes, 60th Medical Support Squadron

    Don't wait to tell your parents how much they mean to you

    Over the past couple of weeks, several of my Airmen have lost a parent or guardian. Regardless of whether the loss of a loved one is expected or unexpected; the pain, sorrow and heartache you experience is real.
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    Don’t let threat of law make you do the right thing

    Our political discourse these days has disintegrated to a Cliffs Notes version of graphic-size inflammatory memes that go viral on Facebook and other social media sites with the speed of fire that leaves burned friendships in its wake.
  • Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Force Reserve Command commander

    From the Top

    “If serving is beneath you, then leadership is beyond you.” — Anonymous Q: What does leadership mean to you? A: As we begin 2017, I would like to share a few thoughts about leading people. The bottom line: Leadership is about influence. You influence by serving others. Leo Tolstoy, a Russian novelist known for “War and Peace,” wrote a story called,
  • Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly, command chief master sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command

    Chief's View

    Q: What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it? A: No one likes to talk about failure. Everyone has been unsuccessful at some time in his or her life. What matters most is how you deal with that failure. First, I won’t say it’s my greatest failure, but I learned the most from my experiences as a young girl. Growing up I was given
  • Col. Matthew Conrad is the 445th Airlift Wing vice commander.

    Thanks for a great year!

    The 445th Airlift Wing has much to be proud of in 2016. Not the least of which is our commitment to continuous improvement which led us to receive no lower than Effective in all Unit Effectiveness Inspection categories! Beyond that, your commitment to accomplishing the mission on a day to day basis is obvious.
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    Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

    SECAF message honoring MLK
  • The holiday season brings lots of cheer, spirit and, of course, the holiday celebrations and food. Because of this, it can be easy to get off track with your healthy eating habits.

    Maintaining healthy habits over the holidays

    The holiday season brings lots of cheer, spirit and, of course, the holiday celebrations and food.Because of this, it can be easy to get off track with your healthy eating habits. Many people will just wait until New Year’s Day to focus on their nutrition, but the best thing to do is to start healthy holiday habits now to give you that extra edge
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