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  • Sequestration maybe, but You are not alone!

    Webster's Dictionary lists about 10 synonyms for this word, "sequestration," that we have heard all too much about lately. None are pleasant. Aloneness, insulation and seclusion being a few of what Websters lists. Well, it's a good thing, we are not Webster's. Why? We are not alone, insulated or secluded.We, who may have to face this specter, have
  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- September is National Suicide Awareness Month and it's crucial for Airmen to remember the importance of being there for a wingman in times of need. Knowing and providing the resources available to those who need it, is also vital for preventing such unfortunate cases of suicides. (Courtesy photo)

    Suicide Prevention - It's everyone's business!

    We as a "community" must get passed the stigma of talking about suicide prevention. I am not saying we have to be in everyone's business 24/7, but we do need to step up our game in letting those around us know WE CARE. We should as individual citizens, employees, and spouses care about the well-being of our fellow co-workers, neighbors, friends and

  • Complacency - The Silent Killer

    Driving home from the rec center last week, I saw a familiar scene starting to build on the side road next to the highway. It was the usual suspects: an ambulance, more than one police car, a fire truck, another on the way -- sirens blaring, the street being closed off.In a few blocks, I was home. The neighbors were asking if I knew what happened.
  • Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer took command of the 412th Test Wing, July 13, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Goodfriend)

    A message from the 412th TW Commander

    Team Edwards,First let me take a moment to tell each and every one of you how proud I am of the efforts you made in ensuring we passed our IG inspection. This inspection was a thorough scrub of our programs by over 160 inspectors during the last two weeks. The last of the IG team left Jan. 22. Your pride and professionallism did not go unnoticed

  • Resiliency = optimism

    Now that we have entered a New Year what goals do you dare to achieve? What kind of attitude will you portray? Most of you have heard 90% of what we accomplish in life is based on our attitudes. Acknowledging your future endeavors coincides with resiliency which involves being adaptable, flexible and intelligent. Your first objective is realizing
  • (U.S. Air Force image by Kenji Thuloweit)

    Legal Assistance Tip #13: Fair Debt Collection

    Millions of Americans carry some amount of debt. People that fail to manage their debt appropriately face collection actions. This can be an intimidating and overwhelming process, but knowing a little about the debt collection industry and federal law may help you through the process. Debt collection in the United States is a multi-billion dollar
  • Scam Alert! (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

    Legal Assistance Tip: Stop fraud

    Your base legal office welcomes everyone back from the holidays. While the holidays are hopefully a happy time for you and your loved ones, they are also a time when many people fall victim to financial fraud. Financial fraud takes many forms including mortgage scams, security frauds, Ponzi schemes, predatory lending, credit card scams and identity

  • 10 ways to dazzle the IG during an inspection

    What you consider as your worst nightmare is coming to fruition: The Inspector General is coming to your unit to conduct a periodic readiness or compliance inspection!Apprehension, worry, fear, anxiety and tension float through the wing like a thick fog as questions arise in everyone's minds. What will the IG expect of me? What will they focus on?
  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 5th Bomb Wing Antiterrorism Office here, coupled with base security forces and local law enforcement, is encouraging base and local residents to report any activity that is out of the ordinary. (Courtesy graphic)

    Maintain SA during the holidays

    During the holidays it is important to maintain one's situational awareness.This is the time of year when the malls are jammed packed with holiday shoppers trying to scoop up on the best deals they can find. As you go shopping, or as you travel, it is important to remember that active shooter situations can happen rather quickly. Having a good plan
  • Then Staff Sgt. Robby Gallegos (right) shakes hands with former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald Murray during an official CMSAF visit. Gallegos finished his Community College of the Air Force degree, bachelors degree and is now about to finish his masters degree, while now serving as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. (Courtesy photo)

    One Team Edwards member's educational journey

    In February 2000, I enlisted in the United States Air Force at the young age of 19. Unlike many of our young troops today, I entered with no post high school education, not to mention I was married with a son on the way. I had enlistment goals of learning a trade and technical training to include a college education. A college degree would be a
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