• Secrets to success

    I am often asked, what is the secret to making chief master sergeant? The truth be told, there is no secret. There is no hidden path, secret hand shake or super secret checklist that will ensure an individual's promotion. Everything we ever need to know to be successful in the military we learn in

  • A happy smile for Halloween

    As Halloween draws near, thoughts of ghostly ghouls, creepy costumes and colossal candy hauls clog children's heads. The potential risk for candy-coated cavities is the last thing on the minds of our little pirates and princesses. Little do they know that diet and sugar-to-tooth exposure play

  • Are you ready for House of Nightmares 2008

    When the crisp cool air of October settles in and the falling leaves cover the land, Halloween is right around the corner. For those that enjoy the fun and creativity of the holiday, this time of year holds several meanings for various groups of people. For trick-or-treaters, this time of year means

  • Absentee voting and the military

    Every election year, people face many challenges when heading to the polls. Some have trouble leaving work for an extended period of time, while others may be at home with children. But for military members and their families the challenges may be even greater. From one month to the next, many of

  • An answered prayer, 509th BW Chaplain receives top award

    "I remember going out the gate at Eglin Air Force Base, as I was leaving active duty in 1977 and praying as I left, Lord if I could ever be an Air Force Chaplain that's what I want to be," said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven West, 509th Bomb Wing Chapel. His prayers were answered and his career recently

  • 131st FW transitions to become the 131st BW

    A new mark in history was made recently as the Air National Guard 131st Fighter Wing from St. Louis officially stood up as the 131st Bomb Wing during a ribbon cutting ceremony here Oct. 4. The ceremony celebrated the official grand opening of the 131st BW's headquarters here, located at building