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  • A salute to working moms

    As I pondered what to write about for this week's commentary, the topic hit me like an apple on the head and the timing couldn't have been better. Timed with the month of May and Mother's Day, it's a perfect time to reflect on being a working mom and think about all of my 'sisters in arms' who are

  • Separated by state but not history

    At every wing staff meeting, the wing historian challenges the attendees with two difficult history questions. Today, I have one of my own. What significant historical connection lies between the towns of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and San Angelo, Texas?Both town names have two words and start with the

  • Always be Prepared

    On Jan. 12 a devastating natural disaster struck near the heavily populated area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The effects of the earthquake were staggering to a populace already known as the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. Shortly after the earthquake, Goodfellow was asked for volunteers to

  • Are you bringing your wingman down?

    Never underestimate the power of your example. A recent article in Wired Magazine titled "The Buddy System: How Medical Data Revealed Secret to Health and Happiness" detailed a famous research study that took place in Farmington, Mass. The initial purpose of the 1948 study was to determine what

  • Is Goodfellow getting a facelift?

    Goodfellow facelift? You might think so given all the heavy construction equipment around the base. Seriously, we have been burning the candle at both ends to take advantage of the record funding levels that we have enjoyed over the last two years. Let me take a few minutes to tell you about the