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  • Life is precious

    Two weeks ago, I began a journey leading the 4th Space Operations Squadron through a tragedy. This was not something I ever wanted to do, but there were many lessons learned for me, our squadron, and, I hope, for all of you reading this commentary. On July 19, I was informed that one of my squadron members had died and that it appeared to be a

  • Are you in the arena?

    "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort
  • JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- Senior Airman James Debiase, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, models the current physical training uniform (left) and the modified PT uniform (right) here April 13. Airman Debiase was selected to field-test the modified PT uniform while deployed here from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and to provide feedback to leadership at the end of April. Sergeant Debiase's hometown is Glastonbury, Conn. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

    Proper wear of the Air Force PT uniform

    I have received many questions regarding the proper wear of the physical training uniform. I have also noticed and corrected many Airmen wearing the PT uniform improperly. We all have access to the updated AFI 36-2903. However, I will gladly highlight a few points:1) Short and long-sleeve tee shirts are supposed to be tucked into shorts or running

  • Enjoy the ride, but do so safely

    There is nothing more enjoyable than riding a motorcycle on a warm, sunny day in South Carolina. However, motorcycling requires very different skills and knowledge than operating a car. There are also some inherent hazards of which riders need to be keenly aware. Some statistics say that motorcycle operators are roughly 35 times more likely to be

  • Life lessons are a pain

    My bike was totaled; I only had it for five days. I had not even made the first payment on it or paid the first insurance premium. I had gravel in my hands, scraped arms, elbows and knees, and my ribs were very sore for a few days. All that was left of my long sleeve t-shirt was the collar around the neck. Everything else except two strips of
  • 100412-F-8430J-127 COLUMBIA, S.C. - Airman Stewart Crotts, 20th Logistic Readiness Squadron, mounts his 2008 Yamaha during break time at the motorcycle safety course at Midlands Technical College April 10, 2010. Midlands Technical College offers a motorcycle safety course to local residents and military members. The safety course is mandated by the Air Force, and teaches all riders the basic skills needed for safe motorcycle operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber E. N. Jacobs)

    Motorcycle safety starts with you

    As the temperature begins to change and becomes more tolerable, more motorcycle riders are going to be occupying the road.As military members, we are held to higher standards of compliance while riding motorcycles and in our everyday lives. To meet these standards, we will need to adhere to training requirements and personal protective equipment

  • Norovirus

    While the H1N1 virus is no longer on the forefront of the media, a new virus has emerged that is causing an increase in the number of gastrointestinal illnesses in the state of South Carolina. Since Jan. 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has investigated 13 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness that are either

  • High blood pressure, DASH diet

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is of great concern in the United States. It is estimated to affect almost 90 percent of adults in their lifetime, and lead to 277,000 deaths a year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, strokes, heart failure and kidney

  • Four powerful words

    Sometimes the smallest of phrases can make the greatest impact . "I love you.""Look before you leap.""Service before self."While having a discussion with a group of friends, I heard a phrase that outlines a great roadmap for leaders. Second Lt. Angie Maldonado, who is currently attending school to become an intelligence officer, stated that her

  • Rare creature appears in South Carolina

    Now that the cold weather is here, a certain creature will begin to make its appearance in South Carolina. This creature is normally found in most northern states because of the cold and snowy weather in those locations. However, it has been known to migrate south when the winter weather arrives. What am I talking about? The peephole driver. We
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