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 March 12, 2019Unleashing the innovative spirit of Airmen
        We’re taking the momentum of a renewed focus on innovation and beginning to squander its potential, making it “just the next thing.” While senior leaders continue to emphasize innovation, our Airmen are becoming frustrated with the pace of real progress and the disproportionate focus on innovation 

    March 20, 2018Technology helps overcome deployment challenges
        Military life is not easy. The men and women who serve in our armed forces protect our freedoms and way of life. They make tremendous sacrifices along with their families in service to our country. 

    Sept. 20, 2017Three pounds, 11 ounces of resiliency
        In 2016 my husband and I found out I was pregnant with our second child and we were ecstatic. We had just bought our first home and the age gap between our first and second child would be three years, our "ideal" age gap. It was another girl, which is exactly what we were hoping for. We decided to 

    Feb. 28, 2017A modern military marriage
        Six years and four months ago I married my husband. I was 19 years old and completely ignorant to the commitment I just made.Dual military marriages make up just over 11 percent of the Air Force population and like many dual couples, we were stationed apart. Less than a year after requesting join 

    May 23, 2016Balancing work, life strengthens identity
        The health benefits of maintaining a balance between our career identity and our "true self," the one typified by the activities we engage in outside of work, has led to special attention on finding the happy medium. 

    May 13, 2016New mantra must be 'People first, mission always'
        Today's Airmen are busy. Whether its high ops tempo, constant deployments or low manning, our Airmen are being asked to do more and more every day. Nothing is more important than accomplishing the mission -- except for taking care of the people you supervise.  Quick Links
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