7 Jun 2006

Being reservist charges my battery

I’ve never left after a unit training assembly without learning something. Those two days a month that I spend at Peterson Air Force Base may seem insignificant to some on the outside, but I know they aren’t. As reservists, most of us really do work for most of the month leading up to our drill weekend. If we handle extra duties there’s definitely

9 Feb 2006

Maintenance superintendent reflects on desert ‘experience’

I recently returned from my assigned tour in the desert. Though this is not my first trip TDY, I still left with a lot of apprehension about what we were going to face. Things such as: Working conditions at the deployed location Interfacing with my active duty and Guard counterparts Long working hours Work/rest cycles. How would the aircraft hold

12 Jan 2006

It’s the little things that go a long way

What I have to say about the upcoming year is nothing as eloquent or insightful as what Air Force senior leaders may write, but as a new Airman, with fresh eyes, I want to make a few observations. I have my standard New Year’s resolutions already planned - lose a few pounds, sort out my finances, take up a new hobby. But this year will be