Commentaries

Unsung heroes
April 29, 2009 — Irena Sendler, a 5-foot pistol of a woman, defied the Nazi regime and risked her life to save more than 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. She was a Polish Catholic social worker who smuggled children out of the Ghetto from 1940-1942 and into the care of many Christian families, convents, hospitals and orphanages throughout Poland. She... MORE

Facing foreclosure? Can’t sell your home? There may be help
April 29, 2009 — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 features assistance to military members forced to sell their homes amid the current housing market crisis. It is intended to assist those military homeowners who cannot 'ride out' the depressed real estate markets until the value of their homes can recover because they are moving due to a permanent... MORE

Education - the key to success
April 29, 2009 — When I first came into the military, pursuing education was not my top priority. My main goals were to get my career development courses done and become an expert in my job. I focused on becoming the best when it came to the job, my wife and two young sons, and I also wanted time to just take it easy. Because I had all the training I needed and... MORE

Aircrews prepare for ASEV
April 29, 2009 — Team Charleston's preparation is peaking for our next opportunity to excel -- the Headquarters Air Mobility Command Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Visit beginning May 4. ASEV team members will evaluate the proficiency of our flying-crew force and examine the standardization/evaluation, tactics, training and aviation resource management... MORE

Facing foreclosure? Can’t sell your home? There may be help
April 28, 2009 — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 features assistance to military members forced to sell their homes amid the current housing market crisis. It is intended to assist those military homeowners who cannot 'ride out' the depressed real estate markets until the value of their homes can recover because they are moving due to a permanent... MORE

Make a difference
April 28, 2009 — In direct action after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the United States Air Force implemented an aggressive program called "Eagle Eyes." This program is managed by the local Air Force Office of Special Investigations and with the assistance of everyone on base, the main program goal is to watch, report and protect. While traveling to and from... MORE

Transforming young Americans into warriors
April 22, 2009 — I had the distinct honor recently to attend the Airman's Coin Ceremony at Lackland AFB, Texas. It is always a privilege for me to meet the terrific men and women who train and are trained in what seems like a timeless setting. That day, the crystal blue sky melted into the field of blue-suited trainees who proudly marched onto the parade field... MORE

Mentorship important for Airmen
April 22, 2009 — Is it just me or does everyone seem extremely busy these days? We're either busy preparing to deploy, working 12- to 15- hour shifts downrange or playing catch up once we have return home. As NCOs there's always enlisted performance reports, decorations and awards packages to write. We somehow manage to include three weekly physical training... MORE

Volunteering helps build stronger relationships
April 22, 2009 — As the 14th Airlift Squadron's acting first sergeant, I get to see a lot of what goes on behind the scenes. Some of the things I see are good and some are not so good. Being on the first sergeant e-mail list, I see e-mails everyday looking for volunteers for all sorts of wing projects and community initiatives. These range from local schools... MORE

315th commander says farewell
April 15, 2009 — To the members of Team Charleston, It is always bitter-sweet to say goodbye after so many months of working together as one team during this historic time in our nation's history. After more than two years as commander of the 315th Airlift Wing and 34 years serving in the world's premier Air Force, it is time for me to move on to another chapter in... MORE

Col. Timothy Wrighton, 315th Airlift Wing commander.