Commentaries

  • Pointy-Heads: "Yes, it's magic."

    Years ago, the first time that I went to the Military Entrance Processing Station, I was presented with a list of different career fields in the Air Force from which to choose my path. I asked the recruiter what he did and he told me he was an avionics technician on B-2 bombers. I asked him what an

  • What the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 means for military families

    On 2 January, 2013, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and effectively preserved the Bush era tax cuts for the middle class, while raising them for the highest brackets of tax payers. The good news is that most, if not all, of military families will fall in the tax brackets

  • Get a gold medal smile

    Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and

  • January SARC's remarks

    Well, here it is, another New Year has passed... I think it's true, the older you get, the faster the time goes, but does that mean you get smarter with age?As you settle in to honor your New Year's resolutions, I want to make sure that I begin this article by honoring the Company Grade Officer's

  • Resilience is a unique process

    Developing resilient Airmen is a process that is unique to each Airman because no two struggles or successes are the same. Resilience is the ability to withstand, recover and even grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. A thriving and resilient Air Force community will be ready to meet

  • Diversity is key to success

    Last month I had to opportunity to help plan a discussion panel for the National Disability  Employment Awareness (NDEA) month. It was a great opportunity to be part of the planning process for the panel; the national campaign taught me valuable information of what makes a diverse organization

  • Fighting the War on Waste requires "recycling mindset"

    Sheppard is in a war, a war it fully expects to win - the war on waste. To achieve ultimate victory, the base must continue its recycling program and awareness campaign to bring recycling to the forefront of everyone's thinking. The assault on paper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, plastics,

  • Do common things uncommonly well

    In my years of service, I have found some common traits to be of great importance to me, not only as a person, but as an Airman and a leader. I will share with you how character, charisma and commitment are traits that we should embody. All of these common traits, if displayed uncommonly well, can

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month presents oportunity to be good wingmen

    Team Sheppard,Being a good wingman means taking care of the person next to you, especially when that person is hurting. As many of you know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which presents us all with an opportunity to be good wingmen. We all have a responsibility to look out for each

  • Do your part during Energy Action Month

    Energy conservation and energy security are central to all Airmen and their continued mission success. Team Sheppard supports the joint mission while improving resiliency, reducing demand, assuring supply and promoting energy awareness. We must foster a cost conscience culture in order to have