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  • Learning from failure

    When I joined the military, I stood at five feet and two inches tall and weighed 140 pounds, which was a healthy measurement for a 19 year old female. I was fairly active in high school, so I never had any real issue with exercising on a routine basis.

  • A veteran’s legacy

    He served with Darby’s Rangers. He was a part of the 1st Special Service Force, also known as the Black Devils. He fought with the 474th Regimental Combat Team. His name was Kenneth G. Kerridge and he was my grandfather.

  • Celebrating 71 Years of Air Force Heritage

    This week, the 28th Bomb Wing celebrates the birthday of the United States Air Force. We honor 71 years of Air Force heritage and 71 years of our Air Force - military, civilians and contractors - defining American history. Our Air Force has been there for our nation through our roots in the Army Air

  • It’s okay to not be okay

    “I love you, baby bear. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.”My mom said these words to me every day, for as long as I can remember. She would describe me as the light of her life who made the dark times feel better.

  • Differences in sorrow, memories: one year in Honor Guard

    “On behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Air Force and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation of your loved one’s honorable and faithful service.”

  • Menorah spreads light to Team Ellsworth

    A 2,000 year-old tradition was celebrated at Ellsworth Air Force Base after a 22-year hiatus. On Dec. 19, 2017, the Chanukah menorah was lit in the Freedom Chapel – the first time since 1995. With the help of a great team and the support of the Ellsworth Chapel staff, I was fortunate to plan this

  • WannaCry? Not about ARAD.

    WannaCry, the ransomware virus that spread earlier this year, affected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. As we all know, keeping safe in times of cyberattack requires speed and agility – from quickly becoming aware of the endpoints at risk to patching those vulnerabilities successfully.

  • Off-duty employment: What Airmen need to know as Sturgis approaches

    The 77th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is approaching. The rally attracts approximately 500,000 visitors, brings $800 million to South Dakota, and makes up to 95 percent of the city’s annual revenue. Local businesses are currently looking for seasonal employees in preparation for the 10-day event, which