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  • Why contracting matters to you

    As Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-03 prepares to graduate, their career paths will take them farther out into the Air Force and their interactions with the many aspects of mission support will become far greater.
  • Getting to know the Key Spouse Program

    The Key Spouse program is a squadron/unit commander program and as such, can be tailored to meet the needs of their individual squadrons. In general, Key Spouses are a focal point for information and support to families in their squadrons.
  • Lead with care

    For the past two years I have been at the wing and have had the opportunity to watch leaders at all levels tackle difficult issues. I have learned an incredible amount from these leaders and I have been both impressed and disappointed with what I have seen. There is so much information and consideration that goes into leadership decisions, and it is comforting to know that most leaders do not take or make these decisions lightly. Instead, they put forth the time and energy to arrive at the right answer. Although I believe they may sometimes require too much coordination, this is not a local issue but one that is evident throughout our entire Air Force. However, it seems like the leaders at Columbus Air Force Base are beginning to get us pointed back in the right direction.
  • Making a difference

    “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost has always held a special place in my heart. My mother knew it verbatim and would often recite it to my siblings and me, if asked. Her rendition of the poem was always moving and without error. When she recounted the colorful images of the prose, there was always something deeper. There was a wistful mood that occupied the space of those within earshot, as if the poem itself was an allegory for her life. The sentimental lens from which the feelings in that poem were channeled by her, validated to me that life was a series of choices, and there was no right answer.
  • Looking for work

    "Looking for work." This is a phrase learned from joint training sessions of an Air Force Security Forces Emergency Services Team and several local California Special Weapons and Tactics teams. This phrase is an important part of preparing a team for a dynamic situation that is always challenging to train for.
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