Dec. 14, 2012 The value of an Airman This wing is ready, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to defend America through the deployment of the most devastating weapon on the planet. Our presence alone gives our enemies pause and our allies assurance that our Commander in Chief's words are backed with nuclear deterrence. Beyond the weapons
Nov. 30, 2012 People are people, no matter where you are During my 19 years of military service I have lived in six different states and the Netherlands for at least one year. I've also deployed to four different countries where I worked in a joint environment and supervised or mentored local nationals. The people I lived and worked with ranged in age
Nov. 30, 2012 Do you meet the physical standards? The temperature is 20 degrees below zero. The roads are treacherous. In my foggy, half-conscious state, I peek out my window to catch a glimpse of the recent snowfall. Before heading back to the comforts of my twin-size bed, I watch in awe as six Airmen make their way into the Fitness Center at
Nov. 9, 2012 Independence with uniforms: Wear them proudly As most men and women in the Air Force should know, the Air Force was once part of the Army Air Corps. Due to a highly independent role in World War II, officials wanted formal separation from the Army. Then on Sept. 18, 1947, through the National Security Act of 1947, the Air Force became a
Nov. 9, 2012 Is someone getting the best of you? In 2005, the Foo Fighters released a song that asked, "Is someone getting the best of you?" I love the song, but the question makes me uncomfortable. When have I literally given 100 percent, committed my utmost effort and left absolutely nothing in reserve? Can I identify efforts that were performed
Oct. 18, 2012 Camaraderie: A powerful mission multiplier My daughter, age 6, has had a remarkable sense of the camaraderie shared amongst Air Force members since she was 2 years old. Every time she encountered an Air Force member in uniform, she would inquire, "Is that your friend, daddy?" Naturally, I always responded in the affirmative. Her simple, yet
Oct. 12, 2012 Our resilient Airmen powerful weapon Malmstrom Air Force Base maintains and operates some of the most powerful weapons our nation has ever developed, the Minuteman III ICBM. However, as Col. Robert Stanley, our vice commander, spoke about at a recent Airman Leadership School graduation, our allies are not assured nor our adversaries
Oct. 5, 2012 50th Anniversary of historic milestone upon us On behalf of the men and women of the 341st Missile Wing, we'd like to welcome all visitors who are here to attend the 50th Anniversary celebration of the first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile being placed on alert at Alpha 06. It was a historic event back then and it will be a historic event
Oct. 1, 2012 Embodying 'I am Air Force Energy' October is Energy Action Month, the key word in that title being, "Action." We take this month to highlight the importance of energy in our daily lives, but throughout the year we, as individuals and as a Command, must be mindful of our energy actions, maintaining the mantra and this year's theme,
July 27, 2012 Consolidated Unit Inspection set for December 2012 By now, you have probably heard that the Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General will conduct a Consolidated Unit Inspection of our wing in early December. This will be our first-ever CUI simply because this is a new type of inspection. In an effort to reduce the types and frequency of