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  • Government-contractor interactions

    Throughout the last several decades, Defense Department has become increasingly dependent upon contractors to provide support, assistance, infrastructure and innovation toward the mission of national defense. The infusion of contractors into the day-to-day realm of modern military operations has

  • Love and gratitude

    As the petals of the Valentine's Day flowers start to gently curl and the chocolate-induced sugar coma slowly begins to lift, we must remember to appreciate the support and sacrifices of our loved ones, past and present, not just for one day a year, but every day. Military and civilian members of

  • Reflecting on command

    This week marks number 20 of my 24 months of command here and I find myself not wanting to believe time has passed so quickly. I began command just like many of my peers, excited, nervous, anxious and ready to get started. So, now 20 months later I am asking myself what's next, while also taking

  • Competing Priorities

    We all have competing priorities in our daily routine. Multitasking is not new, nor is the concept of do more with less, budget and manpower cuts or being told to just get it done. I believe Gen. Stephen Lorenz, the commander of the Air Education and Training Command, said it best at the AETC

  • Bringing back the ‘Victory Garden’

    During WWII, the entire nation had to come together to achieve victory. Mandatory rationing was the norm to allow the government to ship needed supplies to troops in the field. One example of how this was accomplished was the "Victory Garden." Every family was encouraged to grow a garden for fresh