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  • Sometimes, it’s the right time to take a break

    The hot days of summer are officially here and with that comes decisions on whether to take a vacation or keep working. According to worldwide studies, Americans work more than anyone else and take fewer vacations.  A recent Skift survey showed that in 2014 over 40 percent of working Americans with

  • Have a safe, memorable Independence Day

    Independence Day is only a few days away.  This year will mark 240 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In 1776, the Continental Congress declared the thirteen colonies in America as a new nation, separate from the British empire.Independence Day was the beginning of a birth

  • The best gift

    The holiday season is upon us - sleigh bells are ringing, colorful lights are sparkling, and carols are playing wherever we go.  For some, it can be viewed as a social ritual, but many others see it is as an inspiration of renewed hope.   In the role of a chaplain, I perceive it as God allowing

  • December is the season to celebrate

    Regardless of your culture or belief system, December is a month that is characterized by celebration. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia's Day, Bodhi Day, Yalda or other holidays this is a wonderful month to connect with family and friends. Holidays can be about more than

  • "Why am I here?"- Suicide Prevention Month

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a month for reminding our fellow Airmen that they really do matter.If you were to stop by the chaplain's office in building 10, room 227, on base, you would immediately notice a profound piece of artwork on the south wall, "Footprints in the Sand,"

  • Expecting Air Force moms: stay 'fit to fight'

    As an Airman, I take pride in being "fit to fight," but since I learned I was pregnant last year, my priority now is to be "fit to deliver a baby" so I can return to the fight with little delay.Obstetricians agree, women should not stop working out just because they are pregnant and may fear the

  • The Adjutant General: This year, we proudly Muster

    For the first time in over a century, the Arizona National Guard will muster in one formation, and there are 7,531 reasons why I've chosen to revive this time-honored military tradition. I am proud of each Soldier and Airman who voluntarily serves our state and nation, and the time has come to

  • Critical Days of Summer: Motorcycle fatalities increasing

    Editor's Note: The time period from May 25 through Sept. 4 has been designated as the Air Force Safety Center's "Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign.According to Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 7,929,724

  • Safety officials share Critical Days of Summer message

    Editor's Note: The time period from May 25 through Sept. 4 has been designated as the Air Force Safety Center's "Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign.Since Fiscal Year 2002, the Air Force has experienced 218 fatalities during the Critical Days of Summer. More than 200 of the fatalities occurred