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Commentaries

  • The Air Force I Know…

    It has been my sincere honor to command the 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base. In every way, it has been the assignment of a lifetime; we launch rockets and test missiles for our country. We live on, work on, and take care of, the most beautiful property in the Air Force, and we are

  • Mission success hinged on strong Airmen, families

    Choosing life as a civilian versus life as a uniformed military member can be a daunting task at the ripe young age of 18. What solidified my decision to join the Air Force? The level of support the Air Force provides for service members and their families.After my arrival to Vandenberg in July, it

  • More than a Wingman

    The term 'wingman' first entered my vocabulary the summer of 2008 while in basic cadet training at the United States Air Force Academy. The concept of, "never leave an Airman behind" was engrained in my head from day one. Five years later as a second lieutenant, the term is frequently used in

  • The five hour tour that wasn't

    As we gathered at the Vandenberg Outdoor Recreation office March 9, the air was brisk and still. The pre-dawn blackness contrasted with the harsh fluorescent lighting of the rendezvous and I realized that forgoing my morning coffee had been a mistake. Still, it was not my first early

  • Air Force clubs -- use them or lose them

    First Friday at the Pacific Coast Club. What a great night! The place was packed from front to back. In the ballroom, the base came together to celebrate our promotees for the month of February. Soon after the enlisted lounge was packed wall to wall with family, co-workers and friends, celebrating

  • Cancer screening and seatbelts...You make the call

    Editor's note: In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the following guest commentary was submitted by Col. Wayne Monteith, former Vandenberg missile training student,  576th Flight Test Squadron ICBM Test Operations director and chief and 392nd Training Squadron commander.As you've gotten

  • Strong Airmen, strong families

    I hope by now you've read the letter to all Airmen by Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Nov. 15, 2012, regarding sexual assault in our Air Force. I also hope you've spent some time thinking about what he asked each of us Airmen to do; he said, "the only way to stop sexual

  • How Much is in Your Wallet?

    How many of you remember the scene in the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" when Clark Griswold is expecting a substantial Christmas bonus that will help pay for the new pool he wants to have built in the backyard, but instead gets the annual subscription to the "Jelly of the Month

  • I do solemnly swear to support and defend

    The very first act of a servicemember's military career is to raise their right hand to take an oath. The heart of that oath is a promise to, "Support and defend the Constitution of the United States." This simple act distinguishes us from other countries and other militaries throughout history.

 

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