Commentaries

Operation Colony Glacier: Feel Good Story or Something Greater?
June 12, 2019 — Ever wrestle with the right response when a civilian walks up to a service member and says, “Thank you for your service”?... MORE

Remembering Boston Marathon tragedy inspires patriotism in one 477 FG runner
January 19, 2017 — As I prepare for the 2017 Boston Marathon, pounding the payment in 0 degree temperatures, on snow and ice covered trails, my mind is often drawn back to my first Boston Marathon, the 2013 marathon and my journey getting there, and the catastrophic ending to the event. Although I was not a victim physically, the events that day certainly had an impact on me and my family and altered my perspective on many things.... MORE

What are the keys to FA success?
November 29, 2016 — Maintaining fitness and weight standards is a way of life in the military--that's not telling you something you don’t already know. So here's the scenario, I know my Fitness Assessment is around the corner; how do I plan for that day? If you are like me, you have questions:-What should I eat? -What shouldn’t I eat? -What is the best exercise... MORE

Drinking Water Quality on JBER
June 3, 2016 — JBER's drinking water missionA water utility seldom takes the opportunity to tell its customers about all they are doing to produce exceptional quality drinking water in conjunction with the myriad of additional things the utility does to ensure public safety. All too often, we concentrate only on our mission of producing water that goes through a... MORE

Chaplain's Corner: Do you have a rally point established in your life?
May 23, 2016 — The "Chaplain's Corner" offers perspectives to enhance spiritual/religious resiliency in support of Air Force and Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices, or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the... MORE

Chaplain's Corner: People remember when you quit; it becomes a "negative resume."
May 11, 2016 — The "Chaplain's Corner" offers perspectives to enhance spiritual/religious resiliency in support of Air Force and Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices, or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the... MORE

Chaplain's Corner: I want to be rich-filthy, stinking rich!
May 5, 2016 — My dad used to tell me an old story about a man named Fred.One day Fred was speeding down the highway in his brand new Porsche. Fred was so excited about the speed and power of his new car that he started to zigzag through traffic in order to feel the acceleration.It wasn't long before he saw flashing lights behind him, and he pulled off to the... MORE

Chaplain's Corner: Passover: 4,000 years of Jewish spring-cleaning tradition
April 28, 2016 — The "Chaplain's Corner" offers perspectives to enhance spiritual/religious resiliency in support of Air Force and Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices, or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of... MORE

Chaplain's Corner: Blessed to be a blessing and paying it forward
April 21, 2016 — The "Chaplain's Corner" offers perspectives to enhance spiritual/religious resiliency in support of Air Force and Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices, or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the... MORE

Chaplain's Corner: Recognizing shortcuts and cutting corners
April 14, 2016 — The "Chaplain's Corner" offers perspectives to enhance spiritual/religious resiliency in support of Air Force and Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices, or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the... MORE