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Commentary: Arctic Circle exploration and beyond

Commentary: Arctic Circle exploration and beyond

Preface “I bet you never imagined the Air Force would bring you here.” On several occasions, this or something very similar was said to me during a recent TDY I was on. And they were right. In mid-August, I left for a TDY that most service members, let alone Airmen, […]

December 22, 2023 ×

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Energy Action Month 2023 — Powering possibility

Energy Action Month 2023 — Powering possibility

Put away your portable air conditioning units for those long summer days and take out your space heater. Or better yet, let me tell you about a few tips on how to use conventional radiators. Every October, the Department of the Air Force empowers installations to bring attention to energy […]

October 20, 2023 ×

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Commentary: October’s domestic violence awareness events call for unity to end abuse

Commentary: October’s domestic violence awareness events call for unity to end abuse

The Defense Department is calling on the military community to help prevent abuse and support victims as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is recognized annually in October. This national observance was created to raise awareness about how to report domestic abuse and encourages community members to speak up […]

October 13, 2023 ×

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Commentary: A proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month

Commentary: A proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the diverse history of generations of Latinos, whose aspirations and achievements have shaped the soul of our Nation. I have often said that America can be defined in one word: possibilities. The Hispanic community has always embodied that ideal. It lives in the […]

September 29, 2023 ×

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Suicide Awareness Month: You are not alone

Suicide Awareness Month: You are not alone

September is Suicide Awareness Month. A month dedicated to raising awareness on the efforts to lower suicide rates in our country. Eight years ago, I didn’t know there was a month dedicated to this. I had just been struck by, so far, the biggest heartbreak of my life: losing my […]

September 29, 2023 ×

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Commentary: Hicks underscores DOD’s commitment to suicide prevention

Commentary: Hicks underscores DOD’s commitment to suicide prevention

The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said today as she recognized the people behind DOD’s suicide prevention efforts. Providing supportive and protective environments is a top priority at the highest reaches of the Pentagon, Hicks said […]

September 15, 2023 ×

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700th Contracting Squadron — our story

700th Contracting Squadron — our story

I vividly remember my family and I being welcomed to the 700th Contracting Squadron in June of 2022 when I took command last summer. It was such a humbling experience, and I felt an enormous responsibility being tasked to lead the largest contracting cquadron in United States Air Forces in […]

August 4, 2023 ×

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Commentary: A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Commentary: A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation celebrates the diversity of cultures, breadth of achievement, and remarkable contributions of these communities; of brave immigrants who, motivated by the promise of possibilities, picked up their lives and found new homes here; of native peoples who have […]

May 12, 2023 ×

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Commentary: A proclamation on Women’s History Month

Commentary: A proclamation on Women’s History Month

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the countless women who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity in our Nation. We also reaffirm our commitment to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls in the United States and around the world. We are mindful that we […]

March 10, 2023 ×

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Commentary: The 786 FSS is ATLAS STRONG!

Commentary: The 786 FSS is ATLAS STRONG!

The amazing team that makes up the 786th Force Support Squadron is comprised of members from so many backgrounds. We have a full complement of active and reserve military service members, appropriated fund civilians, non-appropriated fund civilians and local nationals. It is with this awesome set of diversity that we […]

February 17, 2023 ×