15 Feb 2018

Adjusting to a foreign culture

The Air Force has a specific cycle timeline for assignment notifications to overseas locations. But we all know that you can receive an assignment notification on any given day. If you spend any length of time in the military you will eventually change stations. If you’re lucky, at least one of these moves will be to another country. Living abroad

14 Feb 2018

Teeth, a life-long care approach

The early years of a child’s life are the most influential part of their development, from learning how to walk, eat and talk, to forming life-long behaviors such as taking good care of their teeth. The impact caregivers have in molding these norms affect how children ultimately maintain healthy teeth. According to the American Dental Association,

30 Jan 2018

Make savings a habit

How much money do you have in your savings account? Did you know it is recommended military members have at least three months’ worth of their salary in savings?  You never know when an emergency will occur.  The recent government shutdown was a perfect example of needing to be prepared. Set a goal, make a plan, save automatically. Make savings a

29 Jan 2018

Struggling with high functioning depression

When you hear that someone is depressed, what comes to mind?  You may likely conjure an image of someone who looks sad all the time.  You may picture someone who does not want to get out of bed in the morning, is minimally productive at work or frequently calls in sick, but this is not always the case, especially in the military.From the first day

18 Oct 2017

Leadership lessons from the battlefield

This story is comprised of personal viewpoints and in no way implies Air Force or Department of Defense endorsement of the company mentioned, its products or services provided. “You must own everything in your world… there is no one else to blame,” the deep, gravelly and passionate voice of former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink echoed off stage. This

4 Oct 2017

What nuclear deterrence should mean to you

“Speak softly and carry a big stick.” These are the words former President Theodore Roosevelt spoke about his style of foreign policy and it’s still relevant today. The United States has been a nuclear deterrent since the 1940s. Many have questioned whether it’s necessary to possess nuclear weapons, however, I believe it is necessary in order for

2 Oct 2017

Keep driving forward

Bruce Lee said, “…Be formless, shapeless, like water. Now you put water into a cup it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water my friend.” I can’t think of a better way to look at life. Ever since I heard him say these words they have

30 May 2017

Becoming an Air Force paralegal

Have you ever thought about a career in the legal field? Did you know that as an enlisted member you might be eligible to retrain into the paralegal career field? The Air Force paralegal career field has been in existence since May 1, 1955. Even before that date, paralegals played a very prominent role in the judge advocate general's department.

5 Jan 2017

Winter blues

Winter is a fun time for many reasons, including winter sports, hunting and the holidays. But, it also comes with its own stressors. Some of these stressors include conflicts with family or being unable to see them, opportunities to drink too much alcohol or eat too many cookies, getting sick, bad weather, the stresses of travel, or the urge to

16 Dec 2016

Reduce, reuse, recycle: a cliché with meaning

A brown recycling bin sits in the garage in the same spot each day, never being used. You think, “There’s no point. I’m only one person, what difference does it make?”Imagine a world where everyone thought the same – that one person can’t possibly make a difference. What would that world look like?Recycling and conserving has always been a passion