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  • Take time to pay respect

    I was on a temporary duty assignment a few weeks back and, while out doing my morning PT, I was stunned at what I saw; when reveille sounded, several active-duty members and civilians ran for the door fearing they would have to stand outside in the cold for a couple of minutes while reveille and "To

  • Our heritage is now

    When we think of the term heritage, our first instinct is to think of the past. Often thoughts of ancestral lines, property, and traditions handed down from generation to generation cross our minds. Each of us has a heritage that defines where we came from and who we are, but all of us share a

  • Sorties for Keesler

    I used to love setting up a camera at the end of the runway to film sorties, or jet take offs and landings, when I worked for combat camera. Especially at night, shooting into the brilliant blue, red, or amber runway lights, watching a jet screaming straight for you was exhilarating. Now that I'm a

  • Dog, owner encourage disaster preparation

    Hello! I am Ariel Peterson, a golden lab. My partner, Roseanne Peterson, and I are in training for the Jackson County Search and Rescue Team. I think we made a good team because we are patient with each other, enjoy laughing, walking and playing together a lot. We have been together a year. I have

  • A legacy of valor: Mark A. Forester

    Senior Airman Mark A. Forester is an American Airman. He was killed in Afghanistan while attempting to save a wounded comrade. On Sept. 29, 2010, at 3:06 p.m., in the Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan, Forester organized his special operations element to assist a fallen teammate, Army Sgt. 1st Class

  • A new year and a re-newed focus

    With the New Year came a re-newed focus on developing a culture of responsible Airmen here. The mission of the 81st Training Wing is not only to develop the technically proficient Airmen through 81st Training Group and Medical Group courses, but additionally; like every unit in the Air Force, we are

  • Attitude is everything

    Life brings many types of change and how you deal with these changes makes all the difference. Keeping a positive attitude is not always an easy measure to accomplish. As the world's greatest Air Force we are getting smaller and doing more with less. Many of our members that have been in military

  • Force management and you: a first sergeant’s perspective

    As the Air Force faces challenging times with the most recent round of Force Management measures, one thing is for certain: our demands will not decrease. There are three audiences this commentary is focused towards: each individual Airman impacted by any of these programs, supervisors at all levels

  • The glass is half full... the glass is half empty: communication miscues

    As a Military Training Leader in the 81st Training Group, I have seen so many occurrences of communication breakdowns or misinterpretations between the Airmen, the NCOs, the officers, and yes, even at home with my own family. Now, I'm not here to say that all communications are misinterpretations.

  • February is National Children Dental Health Month

    Dental decay is the most common chronic infectious disease children face. In fact, tooth decay is five times more common than asthma, but parents can help reduce the risk.The main cause of tooth decay in children involves bacteria that are commonly transferred from adults who share eating utensils