• Uncommon Valor part one: 1st Lt. Jack Mathis

    The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by our country. The medal is often awarded posthumously, as the "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty" required for its presentation often claims the life of the recipient. These

  • Palace Chase, Palace Front offer post-active-duty opportunities

    Going on to live an ordinary civilian life after separating from active duty in the Air Force may be difficult for some Airmen. Such a drastic change in lifestyle can be overwhelming for some individuals. Luckily, there is a way to keep your ties to the Air Force without becoming a full-time

  • Physical Fitness: Your guide to a 100 percent score

    For those that don't know me, I'm the first sergeant for the 312th Training Squadron, representing the Firedawgs loud and proud. Those that do know me know I like to gloat for entertainment purposes. Let me tell you a little about myself, before I give you the answers to the test. At first glance,

  • Servicemembers teaching others while deployed

    Education is something the military encourages servicemembers to seek whenever they can, as long as it doesn't interfere with the mission. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get university teachers to deployed areas, but that's where certain deployed personnel, all of whom have at least one