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Commentaries

  • You never get a second chance

    You never get a second chance to make a first impression. The origin of this bit of wit is unclear. The quote has been attributed to poet, playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde. It is thought by some to have been authored by American humorist Will Rogers and is even engraved on a plaque at his

  • Commander's message to the wing

    I recently held my first Commander's Call where I discussed a number of topics I believe important to everyone in the 30th Space Wing. I know some of you weren't able to attend due to leave, temporary duty or other constraints; therefore, I want to take this opportunity to relay some main points.

  • Military customs, courtesies play big with ORI evaluators

    How the 30th Space Wing performs its mission will weigh heavily during the operational readiness inspection this September. Military customs and courtesies communicate the professionalism and commitment of the individuals who make up the wing. Customs and courtesies will be evaluated across the base

  • Emergency management: Everyone plays a part

    As the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, my readiness flight manages the base's emergency management program, but the effectiveness of Vandenberg's response to emergencies is dependent on the awareness and education of all our base personnel (military, civilians, dependents and contractors).

  • The little things

    Despite what I'd like to imagine, I am getting older. With that sobering reality comes the fact that I see more and more of what makes a positive difference when dealing with other people. Throughout my experiences, particularly when I am on the receiving end, I've noticed it all comes down to the

  • Operation Purple Camp

    About two months ago at a staff meeting in the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, we were all asked if anyone wanted to volunteer to be the Vandenberg Air Force Base lead for Operation Purple Camp. All we were told is that it was a camp for the children of deployed parents. We were told they wanted

  • DUIs change lives ... for the worse

    (Editor's note: The following commentary was written by an Airman with the 30th Security Forces Squadron. The names of the family members have been changed.)By now the vast majority of us are aware of the consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol. We have been briefed, recalled, and

  • Getting back to basics

    These are challenging times. If you're keeping up with the news, you're probably as frustrated as I am when you see editorials with titles like, "Clean up the Air Force." While we have important issues such as nuclear accountability that must be addressed, you and I both know that the vast majority

  • Friendship is important part of service, life

    Serving in the Air Force has a plethora of benefits that people can use to increase their quality of life; however, things can still be rough. The hardest part would have to be being away from the friends and family you grew up around. As a single Airmen living in the dorms, holidays can get kind of

  • Get out of the box

    As my tour here at Joint Base Balad comes to an end, I've looked over the last six months and thought of all the things I've had an opportunity to do and people I've met. I've done things I said I would never do, like fly in a helicopter, and met people I've never expected to meet, like the vice

 

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