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Happy 70th birthday U.S. Air Force!

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — On the 70th birthday of our United States Air Force, the dedicated Airmen at Hill Air Force Base continue to provide unrivaled Airpower for America. As we celebrate the establishment of the United States Air Force as a separate service, we remember our proud ...

Progressive relationships

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — One of the greatest lessons I learned about building relationships as a chaplain candidate came from the instruction I received from a first sergeant assigned to an explosive ordnance disposal unit.The first sergeant briefed my chaplain candidate class about his ...

Moving toward preparedness

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s overarching theme, according to www.ready.gov, is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”Each week of the month is dedicated to a specific preparedness-based theme, providing service members and their ...

Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon open to Team Hill

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.The theme for ...

Become a storm spotter for Team Hill

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — At some point and time we have all looked at the sky and said, “It’s really looking bad outside.” Have you ever stopped and wondered if what you are seeing in the sky could actually be very important to you and your community?The National Weather Service ...

Healthier life: Your brain on exercise

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — We have libraries of data documenting the benefits of exercise for the body. What about the brain?Quite a bit of research collected over the past several years points to the conclusion that, yes, when you exercise, your brain benefits, too.Exercise improves a ...

Go long … don’t take the easy route

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Our collective failure to lead boldly and teach others to do the same has led us toward the end of our runway.<strong>Airmen are watching.</strong>Young military leaders vicariously learn the easiest path to promotion is through ...

Labor Day: Your hard work is appreciated

Another summer has come and gone. The mornings are a little cooler. The nights a little darker. Families have vacationed, reunited, made memories.As the Labor Day holiday approaches, the nation is preparing to take a break. One final summer holiday before the fall and winter – a holiday meant ...

Labor Day safety

The Labor Day holiday is on the horizon. Hot weather is winding down and cooler fall temperatures are just around the corner.It’s time to get out and enjoy all of the things you’ve put off as a result of excessive heat, and it’s also time to be extra cautious of children in and around ...