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  • First Sergeant explains wingman concept

    I would be hard pressed to find anyone, myself included, that at one point or another hasn't gone down the wrong path. Maybe it was walking on the edge of breaking the law or flat out breaking it. Maybe it was financial troubles, sexual misconduct, drinking too much, relationship issues, work

  • Heroes by default

    Veterans Day 2013 comes on the heels of what has now been 12 years of constant war. Since 2001, America has been sending some of its best and brightest across the world in support of various combat and humanitarian efforts, most notably the prolonged conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. For 12 years

  • First Sergeant stresses importance of on-the-spot corrections

    A senior NCO asked me about five months ago if I had some time to discuss some [Airmen] issues. "Sure, let's discuss it over lunch," I replied. "I'll meet you at the food court." To my surprise the member asked if we could go somewhere else, and said that he avoids the food court like the plague. I

  • Chapel celebrates 50 years of connecting people

    As the chapel celebrates its 50th Anniversary this October, 50 years can seem like a long time, but age is relative. For example, there are ongoing debates of how old the universe is, its existence ranging from thousands to billions of years. Consider that the United States is only 237 years old

  • Conserve energy, save money

    Some people can remember their parents telling them to 'turn the lights off when they leave the room' or 'close the door; you weren't raised in a barn.' Children don't pay bills so why would they worry about wasting energy?As an adult, that mindset can change quickly paying the bill, and create more

  • 99th Dental Squadron explains early prevention

    After speaking with many Airmen during Annual exams, dental technicians observed some families are unfamiliar with children's dental health. Early prevention is the key, and it starts with the parents. We want the Nellis populace to be ready to help keep their children cavity free. The 99th Dental

  • Hunted: Desert evasion with SERE

    Staff Sgt. Tim Emkey sat back in his chair clicking slowly through a slide presentation behind a small group of Airmen assembled around a table. "Can anybody tell me the two types of frostbite?" he asked.Blank stares were exchanged among the six Airmen of the 66th Rescue Squadron sitting in a dark

  • Don’t be distracted while driving

    You get up, get dressed and are ready to start your day. You head out to the car, and down the driveway you go. Upon pulling into the roadway, you take your eyes off the road and begin adjusting the car stereo to your favorite radio station. When you look back up, your vehicle is nearing the double

  • Get along lil' doggie: PA rides on with CAF day

    Being in the military can often bring on unique stressors that may cause challenges in the way we do our job, how we interact with our family and friends, and how we cope with the stress ourselves. Thankfully, the Air Force understands this and has implemented a day for Airmen to do a fun activity,