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  • Smart time investment turns to 'profits'

    Smart investment of your time can guarantee "profits," but it's how you choose to spend your time that lays a foundation for both you and your subordinates. Your time is valuable, so invest it wisely. Most people think of money when they hear the word 'invest,' but it really holds a much deeper

  • Vector check - why do you serve?

    In recent weeks there's been a lot of chatter at the water coolers about the future of the Air Force. Folks are concerned, and it's evident from their comments: Is my contract going to get cut? What about retirement benefits? Forget doing more with less, soon we'll be doing everything with nothing!

  • Fighting for something more

    As September 11th approaches, I find myself once again in Afghanistan, this time for a year. This mission is different from the last. Instead of supporting missions to "seek out and destroy the enemy," I am here to train members of the Afghan Air Force on how to do my job, Aircrew Flight Equipment.

  • CONSENT: A responsibility shared by all

    What is consent and who has it? These are the most frequently asked questions among our Airmen, and they seem to cause the greatest confusion and uncertainty. The heartening part is young men and women alike want to make sure they have consent before engaging in sexual activity; unfortunately they

  • Becoming a paralegal

    Interested in the inner workings of the military justice system? Want to assist the prosecution with a court-martial or investigate aircraft incidents? These are just some of the responsibilities of an Air Force paralegal. Paralegals not only get court-martial experience and investigate claims for