Commentaries

  • 3 principles to live by: Faith, trust and loyalty

    There are all kinds of books, lectures, theories and opinions on leadership and how to be successful, and here is another one. Seriously though, I don't know if it is because I grew up in a small farm community or what, but I've never been one for deep, complex theories on these topics. To me,

  • Grilling Safety for the Summer

    Fire departments respond to about 7,900 fires involving grilling accidents annually. June and July are the peak months of these grilling fires. These fires are primarily caused by grilling under overhangs such as balconies or garages. Make sure to check safety features such as gas leaks from propane

  • Doing the right thing:Motorcycle Safety

    "There are two kinds of motorcycle riders; those that have been involved in an accident and those that will." Have you ever heard anyone say that? I know I have. As a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Instructor for the past eight years, I personally believe that statements not totally accurate. That's

  • AFSO 21: How long will it last?

    March 2009 marked the third anniversary of when former Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne challenged Airmen to seek opportunities for increased productivity and eliminate waste in all operations. Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century is a multi-disciplined, common-sense approach to

  • Dealing with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

    Whether you're a novice at the exercise scene or a long-time fitness advocate, it may be difficult to interpret the discomfort that occasionally comes with exercise. For example, if you haven't exercised in a month and you decide to run three miles and perform a few sets of push-ups and sit-ups, you

  • Are your pets and family safe?

    Wichita County has seen an increase in rabid wild animals around Wichita Falls recently. When most people think of rabies, they think of dogs foaming at the mouth and viciously wanting to bite. That is not the entire story. Rabies is also found in other animals such as raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes,

  • If we don't remember, no one else will

    As a young officer, Memorial Day was a time to join the aging veterans of World War II, Vietnam and Korea to honor those who died in the wars our fathers and grandfathers fought. Standing at attention with these heroes was a moving experience, but I knew that it meant something to them that was

  • Supporting Military Retirees

    Recently, wing commanders across the Air Force received a letter from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz asking us to make sure we are doing all we can to support our military retirees. He wrote: "Our retired volunteers are a select group of Wingmen. They have gone before us, embodying

  • Summer Sun Safety

    Sunburn will fade, but damage to deeper layers of skin remains and can eventually cause cancer. That's why sun-safe habits should begin in childhood and last a lifetime Everyone's skin and eyes can be affected by the sun and other forms of Ultraviolet rays. People with lighter skin are much more

  • My military mom: Sheppard child wins national essay contest

    Katie Rice, 12, grand prize winner of Quaker Oat's Military Mom Essay Contest, won a 500 dollar gift cerificate to Tiffany's & Co. May 7 for writing the following essay in the national contest: My military mom is strong, and independant. That is half the reason I love her! She cares and comforts us.