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Oct. 24, 2022
See Yourself in Cyber – a call to action from CISA

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency invites you to "See yourself in Cyber."
July 21, 2021
Mentorship – Taking care of Airmen

If you take a moment and think about those people that you admire and consider successful, have you ever asked why are they are so successful? If you had, you might have heard things like, “they worked hard and went above and beyond any expectations,” or “they had innovative ideas allowing for more
March 6, 2020
Maintaining Optimal General Physical Preparedness: The Cornerstone of Reducing PT Related Injuries

I’m sure everyone has heard a peer or coworker say “I have my PT test in a couple of months, so I’d better start getting ready.” This mentality has unfortunately become a commonality amongst many Airmen. Whether it be waiting to start a cardiorespiratory training regimen, transitioning to a strict
Feb. 21, 2020
Mastering time; bring balance to home, work, personal lives

The enlisted military occupation has been consistently ranked as one of the most stressful jobs in America with factors ranging from pay, long hours, hard deadlines, and a lot of time spent away from home and loved ones.
Feb. 21, 2020
African Americans and the Vote 2020: The First African American to Vote

Born October 6, 1824 in Metuchen, New Jersey, Thomas Mundy Peterson was given life by his father Thomas and Mother Lucy Green.
Jan. 16, 2020
Have an answer to the million dollar question

“Why did you join the Air Force?”On the surface, the question begs for an informational response. However, if given the opportunity to ponder, reflect, individuals may find this question intimidatingly complex.
Jan. 15, 2020
Other Hand Awareness: A simple approach to modern problems

As with many of our duties, asking the important questions and noting simple changes could spark the flame of an entirely new way to complete a process or give valuable time back for other tasks that need to be completed. Footprints weren’t left on the moon by people who walked to work staring at
April 14, 2016
Air Force Reserve 68th Birthday Celebration

The Air Force Reserve was created as a separate component on April 14, 1948, when the Army Air Corps Reserve was transferred to the Air Force. Our theme for this year’s celebration is “stationed locally, serving globally.” Let us continue our proud heritage as innovators, community members, and
Oct. 8, 2013
Jaded Thunder: Exercise helps sharpen combat readiness

The 442nd Fighter Wing here recently participated in a special-operations forces training exercise called "Jaded Thunder" in Florida. This exercise helped ensure the wing and its personnel are ready to both deploy and execute wartime tasks across a wide range of functional areas. Exercises validate
Jan. 9, 2013
Commentary: 2013 -- Looking Ahead to Excellence

Happy New Year and welcome back to our first drill weekend of 2013! I hope all of you enjoyed some well-deserved time off to recharge your batteries and spend time with friends, families and loved ones.2012 was a great year for mission accomplishment in the 442nd Fighter Wing (thanks to you!), and I

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