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  • Motorcycle riders: Do things right

    Motorcycle riders face an unfortunate and brutal reality - make a mistake and the consequences can be grave. Permanent, catastrophic disability, physical therapy or even death, are just around the next corner the rider takes too fast. Recently, one of our Air Commandos was injured in a motorcycle

  • Families are our best wingmen

    The Air Force has always had the wingman concept. It reflects the ultimate confidence in our fellow Airmen. We trust each other, quite literally, with our lives. Over the last few years, the Air Force has extended the concept to taking care of our wingmen during every day routine operations - both

  • Leadership: Serving the right way

    Over the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure and honor of attending various leadership and management training platforms, listening to and interacting with some of our most notable theorists and mentors of the present time. These individuals have spent countless hours looking at the leadership

  • Remembering the Holocaust 74 years later

    Sunday is Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust was the result of Adolph Hitler's vision of a racially pure Germany. To achieve that purity, Hitler and his National Socialist German Workers Party, also known as the Nazis, began the systematic process of identifying the "racially impure" and other

  • Want to make rank? Senior NCO shares tips for Airmen

    If your career goals include becoming a senior or chief master sergeant, then read on because I'm going to tell you about one single thing that can make or break your chances. I was lucky enough to volunteer as an administrative assistant for the 2007 senior master sergeant board. The job consisted

  • Taking care of wingmen - It's a family affair

    What does family mean to you? Over the past five years, I've had the opportunity to witness some incredible exploits by our 1st Special Operations Wing personnel; our family. The intent of this editorial is to reveal and tell the story of how our wingmen performed in a specific combat scenario,

  • Fight and win: Failure is not an option

    Fight and win, aimpoint number one. It's first because we are at war, and winning wars is our business. The Global War on Terrorism has presented some significant challenges to our nation's Armed Forces and the 1st Special Operations Wing is no exception. This war is not defined by nations or

  • Fight and win: Clear communication key to victory

    The 3rd Special Operations Squadron, with the capabilities of the MQ-1 Predator, provides an unmatched level of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to the fight. But the Predator is simply a tool. More importantly, the 3rd SOS brings a wide range of skills to the fight. Our ranks include

  • Inspired, driven AFSOC Airmen ready to lead fight against global terrorism

    Special Operations Airmen today are inspired and driven by the same passion for flight that shaped the Air Force 60 years ago. As the next generation of air-minded leaders comes of age, it is critical that our history, values and vision are instilled so they are prepared to lead the fight against

  • Safety - A Matter Of Trust And Responsibility

    Happy New Year! I hope those at home station were able get a good break and enjoy the company of family and friends over the holidays. For those deployed, I once again want to thank you and your families for your sacrifice as you continue to do our most important work across several AORs. Lt. Gen.