Sept. 12, 2008 The nation does not owe youngest veterans the right to drink There is a push right now from some 120 college presidents to lower the legal drinking age to 18 in order to curb binge drinking on campus. It's called the Amethyst Initiative after the Greek word, "not intoxicated." It seems whenever this issue comes up, people invariably circle back to the
Sept. 4, 2008 Take good care of government vehicles During the first 10 months of this fiscal year, the 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Management Flight fixed $146,846.77 in damages to government owned vehicles that were either involved in accidents or vehicle abuse. Accidents are self explanatory, but vehicle abuse might be a concept
Aug. 27, 2008 Leadership in focus Starting in September all leaders in Air Force Space Command will begin a series of activities that will focus us on our critical role of leadership. The "Year of Leadership" will have themed months over the next year extending through July 2009. These activities will emphasize leadership attributes
Aug. 14, 2008 Caring for elderly parents 'long distance She's 86. My mother, that is. I saw her last month while in Wisconsin on leave. I suppose she's approaching the definition of "frail." She's driving so slowly these days ... I wonder what's next. How to ensure good health care, find the right living situation and handle legal questions is often
Aug. 7, 2008 Thanks for serving Thanks for serving! How many times have you heard that phrase? Have you ever been minding your own business and had a neighbor, a friend from downtown or even a complete stranger walk up to you and thank you for serving your country? You've heard it at military appreciation days, on the 4th of July
Aug. 7, 2008 Take care of your people I was a Security Forces staff sergeant, stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., supervising a missile field security crew of seven Airmen when I received this most career impacting challenge. It came from Master Sgt. Gregory Hurt, my flight chief. "You have the ability to positively impact,
July 24, 2008 Your computer IS a weapon system Computers have come a long way from their roots when large rooms were filled with vacuum tubes to today when almost every senior leader has a sleek Blackberry device leashed to their hip. Computers are a force multiplier in today's military and are critical to achieve combat successes in the Global
July 15, 2008 New ADC on board, ready to serve I'm Capt. Clinton G. Eubanks, the new Area Defense Counsel for Malmstrom Air Force Base. As some of you may know, I am not new to Malmstrom as I spent the last two years as an assistant staff judge advocate at the Base Legal Office. I am not alone at the ADC office, indeed I am fortunate to work
July 10, 2008 Accountability: Are you HELD accountable or ARE you accountable? As confusing as that may sound there really is a difference. To be held accountable is often a result of a primary action or inaction leading to a required follow-up. If an Airman decides to drink alcohol and drive home, the follow-up to that decision may be the exertion of control over the Airman,
July 10, 2008 CAA helps Airmen make 'right decision' Those of us who have been in the Air Force for a long time might remember their days as a first-term Airman, when we had to visit the unit career advisor. During the meeting, he or she would try to persuade us to re-enlist and stay in the service. Many people didn't hold much belief in that system