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  • What not to think: Getting rid of your thinking faux pas

    It is safe to assume that just about everyone is familiar with fashion faux pas. For example, socks with flip flops, knee highs with a skirt, or black socks with shorts. One type of faux pas that we rarely talk about is the "thinking faux pas." Though we probably do not realize it, most of us are

  • Air traffic controllers keep our skies safe

    A call comes from downstairs at 8:30 a.m. The radar approach control technician advises the control tower of an in-flight emergency. An aircraft is 20 miles outside of base. The flight data controller initiates the Primary Crash Alarm System to alert base agencies. The ground controller is

  • Remembering our fallen Airmen

    It was an early wake-up Thursday, June 17. The usual dew was in the air, but not a sound of any wildlife, for even they know that 2 a.m. is a time when nothing good happens. However that morning King 03, one of our own HC-130E Hercules aircraft took a sobering journey west to Davis-Monthan Air Force

  • 130 days, give or take

    This has been a long deployment. Calendar wise it wasn't too bad--130 days give or take. However, as we all learned quickly, time in Haiti is relative. The time away from home and family has been compounded by heat, dust, long work days, rain, boredom, sunburn, chaos, mosquitoes and the often

  • Looking forward to getting home

    (Editor's note: This is a part of the weekly submissions from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, which is currently providing security at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.)Nine days left in Haiti and I find myself thinking about what I want to do

  • Social networking and webmail Threats

    Since Air Force officials have begun allowing social media sites access as well as personal e-mail, simple security procedures, user awareness and common sense must be utilized to minimize security risks.The intent is to allow access to more Internet-based capabilities for communication,

  • New Air Force Legal Assistance website

    The new Air Force Legal Assistance website has changed to: https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The purpose of the website is to increase efficiency and track client satisfaction with the Air Force legal assistance program. The website offers three main areas:- Legal topics: short papers on common

  • Phase II ORE to help hone "Attack, Rescue, Protect" skills

    The 23rd Wing remains one of the busiest organizations in the Air Force. We continue to support many real-world operations and training commitments throughout the world. We must remain focused on making sure we can provide combat forces to theater commanders, which includes maintaining skills needed

  • Travel Management offers tips for summertime moving

    The Traffic Management flight's busiest season, summer, is upon us and it likely won't slow down until fall. To ensure mission accomplishment, the staff will work extended hours.As customers, the military community here can do their part to help customer service remains as high as possible.- Upon

  • Winding down: 823rd ESFS Haiti operations coming to an end

    (Editor's note: This is a part of the weekly submissions from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, which is currently providing security at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.)When the 823rd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron arrived in Haiti, we