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A Breed Apart

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — I am constantly amazed at the great leaders of our nation who at pivotal times changed the direction of America because of their vision, creativity, and fortitude. Many of us may not be aware of one such leader, Gen. Bernard A. Schriever.Schriever was ...

Changing your fitness running perspective

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — “I’ll get an excellent when they pay me extra for it.” “75.1% is trying too hard.” “If they wanted the minimum to be 80%, they would have made the minimum 80%.” “I’m just not built for running.” Have you ever heard (or used) these excuses for ...

Hidden hazards when exploring Utah

With the warmer weather conditions Utah is now experiencing, many are looking for new adventures to discover. Utah offers a variety of beautiful places to explore, but there are a few things to keep in mind regarding wildlife, slot canyons, and flash floods.Give wildlife some spaceWildlife may ...

Air Force senior leaders unveil new priorities

WASHINGTON — In a recent letter to the Total Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright released their new priorities and addressed issues Airmen face day to day.“For more than 70 ...

Research dietary supplements before use

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D.—Thirty-seven percent of Air Force personnel are currently using dietary supplements as part of a daily routine or workout plan, according to the Air Force Medical Operations Agency. Supplements often fall into a gray area, as they are neither vitamins nor ...

How to become a better leader without reading 10 leadership books

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.—We talk a lot about leadership in the Air Force, but what can our young Airmen do on a daily basis to work toward becoming a better leader without having to read a library of leadership books? Consult the Google, of course!If you search for definitions of what it ...