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  • AF Portal – one-stop shop for local information

    When the Air Force Portal was first introduced many servicemebers believed it was not user friendly. Airmen could not easily find the information they sought. Additionally, servicemembers had to still log into various Web sites, such as the Assignment Management System, Leaveweb or virtual Military

  • Alcohol can change your life

    (ACCNS) -- I didn't think. I didn't do the right thing. I threw it all away. Respect, trust, integrity ... ... all washed away with each tip of the bottle. It happened all because I decided to drink the morning of May 28 and tried to go to work while I was legally drunk. I made it worse by trying to

  • Is it time for purple ECS?

    Expeditionary combat support is the foundation upon which the Air Force projects power around the globe. Airmen from the 28th Bomb Wing and the Air Force continue to support operations abroad. Airmen not deployed stay trained and ready to deploy at a moments notice to anywhere on the globe. ECS

  • Ellsworth conserves for brighter future <br> Shining a light on EO 13423

    President George Bush issued Executive Order 13423 tasking federal agencies to be an ecologically responsible example through the execution of their missions in an "environmentally, economically and fiscally sound, integrated, continuously improving, efficient and sustainable manner." The global

  • Start out right

    In my 29-years of service, I've experienced many changes resulting from the Air Force constantly evolving to adapt for the future. Each evolution came with fast-paced decisions to deal with sudden change. But one thing remained constant: the need for junior leaders to stand-out -- engrained with the

  • Don't judge a book by its cover

    Hundreds of motorcycles flanked me from front to back during the military appreciation ride to Sturgis Aug 7. I got a sinking feeling as my 1978 Suzuki GS750 sat unresponsive on the entrance to Interstate 90. The bike came from the base resale "lemon lot" but is in great condition except for a minor

  • Yes we can

    These days, I hear a lot of our hard-working professional men and women voicing some very valid concerns on the amount of taskings we have and the things we're being asked to do. We're being asked to deploy more than ever. We're told we have to continue to exercise and validate for the headquarters

  • The best job in the Air Force

    Being a supervisor is the most important job in the Air Force. You're now responsible for someone else's career. If you perform poorly as a supervisor, the end result could be a substandard subordinate. Do you want to be responsible for someone's failure? I've heard many people tell me about bad

  • Fourth of July safety message

    The Fourth of July is always a great occasion in our country and is celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotism. However, as we approach the Fourth July and the halfway point of the "101 Critical Days of Summer" it's important to not misplace our enthusiasm and forget the risks that might be mixed in

  • Don’t let this happen to you!

    It was just over a year ago when I was asked to speak at a Memorial Day ceremony for a retirement community in St Petersburg, Fla. I'm not sure why I was asked as I certainly did not feel qualified to speak to a crowd of proud veterans on Memorial Day. I'm sure that it was just the simple fact that