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Commentaries

  • Peace be with you this holiday season

    "Peace Be With You This Holiday Season!" Peace is one thing every Airman in the world wants, but what is "peace" and how can we obtain it? One lady wrote a letter to Dear Abby, the letter read, "Dear Abby, I have found the secret to inner peace and I want to share it with all of your readers. The

  • Vandenberg's first Airman led way for new mission

    When Air Force Technical Sergeant Robert D. Roller reported for duty at Camp Cooke on Feb. 24, 1957, he stepped into history. Sergeant Roller was the first Airman to be stationed at the future missile base, now known as Vandenberg Air Force Base.In 1957, the Department of Defense listed Camp Cooke

  • How to be a successful small business working for the federal government

    When you are looking for small business ideas, whether it is because you want to invest in a small business or because you want to start a small business of your own, the state of the economy will play a significant role in your decision to proceed with a new business venture. Small businesses are

  • Things to keep in mind when using government vehicles

    Have you ever wondered how your tax dollars are spent? Wouldn't you want the caretakers of these funds to use them efficiently? How we use our government vehicles here at Vandenberg has a direct relation to this statement. Let's think of it this way; would you use a military issue M-16 on a personal

  • Know your responsibilities concerning political activities

    Election season is upon us, and as military members, it is important to understand the limits of our participation in political activities.Military members are restricted by regulations and laws on participation in political activities. These rules are set out in DoDI 1344.10 and AFI 51-902.

  • Think green, build green, fly blue

    Act now to help lower the high cost of energy at home and at work. Act now to save energy, save water, save the future. It's a federal mandate. It's a fiscal responsibility. It's an environmental necessity.October is Energy Awareness Month. I cannot think of a better way to start the new fiscal year

  • Lorenz on Leadership: Leaders come in all sizes

    Earlier this year, I wrote an article about our civilian force -- the solid foundation on which our Air Force is so securely postured. Often, it is the continuity our civilian partners provide that so effectively enables our warfighters to project air, space and cyberspace power when called upon.

  • Striking a balance

    Nine months ago I stood before my squadron and confessed my New Year's resolution: to achieve better balance in my life. I reflected on my priorities: family, friends, fitness, life and job satisfaction and fun. And I took stock of how things were aligning and started to make some changes. Why would

  • 'A job worth doing is a job worth doing right'

    Not too long ago I drove my son home after a swim practice and he asked to stop for a hamburger. So, we pulled into a drive-in along the way and ordered a burger. Price came to $2.99. I gave the cash register attendant three dollars and he gave me my change...a penny. When I looked at the penny for

  • I said a prayer today

    I said a prayer that day, as I bowed my head in tears.I asked the Lord to say, something to end my fears.But all I heard was death, and cries from families,I struggled for my breath, knowing others had not my ease.I said a prayer that day, as I shook my head with grief.As the blue skies turned to

 

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