Commentaries

Dec. 8, 2023
Remembering Mr. Robert “Bob” Wyckoff: titan of missileer history and heritage

Commentary regarding the life and accomplishments of Mr. Robert "Bob" Wyckoff, missileer and poet, who died this month at the age of 83.
Nov. 30, 2020
Vandenberg’s multinational CSpOC team supports NASA’s multinational space missions

I have had the privilege of working on two historic NASA missions over the past year, during which the United States launched astronauts into space from its own soil for the first time since 2011. Although these launches took place from a launch pad in Florida, my team’s participation in both
June 19, 2020
Tough conversations; addressing the past to improve our future

As I look back on the past 20 years, I realize, of all the mentors I have had in my career only one has looked like me.This is in no way meant to belittle the mentors I currently have because I have the utmost respect for them. I do, however, believe I would have been able to find my voice as an
May 20, 2020
Mental Health; through the eyes of a spouse

After graduating from college, finding the man of my dreams, and deciding to have a family of my own I remember thinking everything was perfect! Everything was perfect, but it wasn’t.
May 5, 2020
I go; fighting the Mental Health stigma

I am Maj. Michael Barlow. I am an Airman in the United States Air Force, Director of Operations at the 614th Combat Training Squadron, and I go to Mental Health.
Oct. 29, 2019
From military child to military member

My parents are superheroes. They may not be cape-wearing, city-saving, wall-crushing crusaders, but to me, my sister and many of the people they have helped, they are superheroes.
Sept. 18, 2019
Resiliency found on uncommon ground

On Sept. 6, 2019, the Combined Space Operations Center proved they don’t just excel at their tasked space mission; they also charted new territory to protect their most important asset in the inventory, people. While the 24/7 operations floor maintained a watchful eye on the enemy, the CSpOC team
May 22, 2019
AF officer continues Filipino family tradition

It’s easy to forget all the sacrifices our forefathers made. There are impacts that many cultures share with each other, but each has their own distinction and personality. For me, my Filipino heritage boils down to one thing. Family.
Jan. 22, 2019
6 BEACHES TO ESCAPE THE CALIFORNIA CROWDS

The California central coast is home to some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. Highway 1, the most western highway in the continental United States, is internationally recognized as a road trip destination. This is where we live and I’m not sure about you, but I cannot believe my luck.
Jan. 3, 2019
Set Goals, Not Resolutions in 2019!

Every year, we set resolutions for the new year – the most popular resolutions include losing weight, paying off debt, saving money, exercising more, and quitting smoking. While we select these resolutions with the best of intentions, most New Year’s resolutions are forgotten and left to the wayside