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  • We cannot afford business as usual

    I am sure every organization has been asked over and over (usually the same question just asked differently); "What can you do to save money in your organization?"It's no secret that economic times are tough. Gas prices are hovering around four dollars a gallon, food prices are up, the housing

  • Dusk to dawn bicycle safety

    Spring and better weather are on the way and the bike riders are taking to the roadways. A recent accident involving a bicycle rider and an automobile on base should serve as a reminder that both bicyclists and drivers need to be aware of each other. Base leadership wants bike riders and motorists

  • AFAF campaign a way to give back

    I just returned from the Air Force Assistance Fund Kickoff Event. It caused me to reflect on my own opportunity and responsibility to give back in ways that alleviate the real suffering going on in the world.The event sponsors shared a statistic that every person goes through a life altering event

  • Why do we have Family Care Plans?

    During the first Gulf War, many Air Force members had difficulty balancing family responsibilities. There was a need for preparedness in this area and thus, the Family Care Plan was born. The first Gulf War highlighted military deployment and inadequate family preparation. Leaving families behind

  • Commander's Forum: Support your commander, even when you disagree

    Most of us have comfort zones we like to stay in. We do things that come easily and migrate to activities we enjoy. We even hang around people that are most like us and agree on how things should be done.However, commanders and leaders don't have that luxury. Effective commanders are immersed with

  • Smoke Detectors - keeping them working and current can save lives

    Do you have a working smoke detector? Do you know how to test the device? Did you know that most smoke detector manufacturers recommend replacement every 10 years? Based on a telephone survey done in 2008, 96 percent of all homes have at least one smoke alarm. Overall, three-quarters of all U.S.

  • Focus on fire safety: As we age we must adjust emergency planning

    Each year an estimated 2,655 deaths and 13,025 injuries occur as the result of residential building fires.The risk of death or injury from fire is even greater for people who are aging. Hopefully we are all recognizing that as we age, we may need additional help reacting to emergencies.With

  • Commander's Forum - "I sent an e-mail"

    I consider myself to be a fairly thoughtful person and a master of efficiency and multi-tasking. I would also have to admit I am a pretty darn good communicator.Every day, I almost singlehandedly defeat a virtual army of taskers and suspenses sent from a myriad of higher headquarters and Defense