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  • Be who you ought to be

    This month, we celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., toward equal rights for all Americans. Dr. King was an amazing leader with a remarkable message that I simply cannot summarize in a short commentary. However, as I listened to our MLK Celebration guest speaker, he said

  • Leaving a lasting impression

    As service members, we can meet hundreds, if not thousands, of people throughout a career. Some of the people you will meet will leave lasting impressions that will influence and guide you professionally and personally. Perhaps it is a commander, a first sergeant, a supervisor or a strong NCO. For

  • Wanted: Sergeants

    The "backbone of the Air Force." This overused but still very relevant phrase is familiar to most of us in uniform, usually in the context of describing the enlisted force, or more specifically, the non-commissioned officer corps. But what does it mean? And why is it still so important?The term

  • Resiliency is key to surviving challenges

    Resiliency. Interesting word. Although I'm familiar with the meaning, I can't recall having ever actually used the word in conversation. Resiliency can be defined as the ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and to bounce back from adversity. A less formal expression of the concept

  • The Strength of Change

    "Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely," said author Karen Kaiser Clark.  As I reflect on my 28-plus years in the Air Force, I frankly wonder how I've endured. After all, in just the past 10 years, my family and I have moved seven times. I've been stationed at a remote base one time, and

  • COMPACAF extends holiday greetings to PACAF family

    As the holiday season approaches and we start to think about entering into 2011, I offer my heartfelt "thank you" to our entire Pacific Air Forces team and each of our family members. Our continued service in this region and in our deployments throughout the world is vitally important to our nation

  • Pearl Harbor Remembrance day: Honoring history through today's service

    "A date which will live in infamy." President Roosevelt broadcasted those words in his opening speech to Congress and the world the day following the attack on Pearl Harbor Naval Base 69 years ago. These powerful words inspired Congress to declare war within an hour against Japan and its allies. I

  • Avoiding the island known as "Loneliness"

    One word that describes all of us at Kunsan is "separated." We are all separated from somebody or something that gives us comfort: a familiar culture; activities or hobbies that we enjoy; our place of worship; our routine; and most importantly, from friends, our spouse, children, parents or other

  • COMPACAF thanks vets for making 'far-reaching difference' every day

    On Veterans Day we remember the contributions made to our nation by service members -- past and present. While Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives in military service, Veterans Day commemorates and recognizes the personal sacrifices made by anyone who wears, or has worn, the uniform. In

  • General Wilsbach shares Veterans Day message

    Team Kadena, as we celebrate this Veterans Day, I am reminded why I am so proud to be called a veteran. Talking with Airmen around the wing, and seeing all that you accomplish every day, is a testament to the heritage and legacy you are building for America's future generations.Veterans Day began as