Commentaries

Diamond Tips
September 7, 2010 — Promoting Esprit de Corps & AF HeritageIn an Air Force member's career, they will have many opportunities to attend aDinning In, Dinning Out or similar formal events. As an airman first class, one of my favorite memories was attending a Combat Dinning In. Members had to arrive armed with a water gun or suffer the consequences. I understood the... MORE

Do the American people care about us anymore?
September 7, 2010 — Do you ever wonder if the American people even care about its military members anymore? Does it really matter that we're working so hard to push aircraft and people and cargo into a country like Afghanistan that doesn't seem to hold the American public's interest anymore?We've been in so many surges, and experienced numerous surges to the surge,... MORE

Commander's Commentary
August 31, 2010 — Well Happy Labor Day, Team Charleston! This holiday is many things to many people: the unofficial end of Summer, a quick break after starting the school year or the opening weekend for the start of the college and professional football season (go Dawgs!). For a great many of us it is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions... MORE

Col. Benjamin Wham is the 437th Mission Support Group commander. As the mission support group commander, he leads more than 2,200 military and civilian personnel organized into seven squadrons in support of the 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing.

Do you feel lucky?
August 31, 2010 — "Do you feel lucky today?" For those of us who remember "Dirty Harry" Callahan--Clint Eastwood's role in detective movies--these infamous words were identified with an extreme situation with a potentially disastrous result."Dirty Harry" posed his question as a challenge, identifying a situation of grave risk, requiring an immediate assessment from... MORE

Lt. Col. Michael Madsen, 17th Airlift Squadron commander

Diamond Tips
August 31, 2010 — Honor GuardThe primary mission of the base honor guard is to employ, equip and train Air Force members to provide professional military funeral honors for active duty, veteran and retired members of the United States Air Force. The base honor guard also emphasizes the importance of military customs and courtesies, dress and appearance, and drill... MORE

AMC commander: A message to mobility Airmen
August 31, 2010 — As we look toward the Labor Day holiday and the end of the active summer months, I want to take a moment and tell you how very proud I am of the work you are doing here at home and around the world.Each of you is making a difference in our world every day. Whether you're supporting the mission from your home station or you're deployed to a forward... MORE

Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander

Commander's Comments
August 25, 2010 — In April of this year, the Air Force came out with new policy saying it is okay to log onto social networking internet websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other popular sites from an Air Force computer. While these internet-based tools have the possibility of enhancing communication and Air Force recruitment efforts, they also open a... MORE

Col. Brian Robinson, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander

The Airman
August 25, 2010 — It's cold, dark and rainy outside. The thoughts that come are cold and dark too, swirling inside the Airman's head. Life sucks. Perhaps the problem's at work. Maybe it involves a personal relationship. It could be the Airman's in trouble and thinking about the consequences. As the sky clears, a friend stops by. They talk. "No, I wasn't thinking... MORE

Diamond Tips
August 24, 2010 — Unauthorized AbsenceWe've all experienced situations in which punctuality has been a challenge. Some have resulted in being late for work, a scheduled meeting or an appointment. This can cause work delays or stoppages, broken project timelines and waste of funds that may ultimately result in mission failure. Often times, people miss medical... MORE

What does your car say about you?
August 24, 2010 — What does a car say about you? Well, that can depend on who you ask. If you ask a psychologist, they might say that several things can be derived about a person based on what type, color, condition and age of the vehicle they buy. Choosing a sports car, sport utility vehicle or minivan can speak of style or family situation. Get the picture?When... MORE