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  • September Retiree's Corner

    For the past year or so, we have been honoring the Berlin Crisis Call-Up folks. We are now down to the last 102 members, all assigned to the 169th Material Squadron, forerunner of the 169th Supply Squadron, and 169th Resource Management Squadron, and now presently part of the 169th Mission Support

  • August Chief's Perspective

    My story begins with others.From a very young age, I have always enjoyed family get-togethers, birthdays, reunions, and holidays. I always enjoyed the opportunity to sit and listen as the ‘seasoned folks’ recounted their life experiences and stories. The narratives from my relatives were at times

  • August Commander's Corner

    Swamp Fox Warriors,Whether you’re an O-6 Commander or a brand new Airman, some expectations when donning the Air Force uniform are universal. The number one expectation is to look out for your fellow Airmen. One way to do that is to be a battle buddy with your subordinates, peers and friends about

  • August Shirt Blast

    If you ask me, we are living in tough times right now and we need to be tough to get through them. Our toughness determines how well we navigate these turbulent political and social seas.The Air Force see toughness as resilience in the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF), mental,

  • August Retiree's Corner

    We have been honoring the Berlin Crisis Call-Up. There are another 153 names left to honor.I plan to do 51 names this month and two more months after that. The 153 names were all assigned to the 169th Material Squadron, forerunner of the 169th Supply Squadron and 169th Resource Management Squadron,

  • August Fitness Tips

    A few tips to exercise safely Exercising regularly has wide-ranging physical, emotional and social health benefits. You need to exercise safely to remain healthy and injury-free. If it’s safe and painless, you’re more likely to stick to it! Safety is about using common sense, understanding basic

  • August Chaplain's Reflections

    Hello fellow Swamp Foxes!  As I return to McEntire JNGB from basic chaplain school, I would like to highlight the mission of the chaplain corps and its most valued asset, YOU! The United States Air Force Chaplain Corps is standing on the precipice of a great task established by Chaplain (Maj. Gen.)

  • June Commander's Corner

    I remember my first McEntire JNGB Operational Readiness Inspection. I was fresh off active duty having just made the transition into a part time flying position with the 157th Fighter Squadron. It was supposed to be the last day of a simulated war…right about the time that the White Force really

  • June Chief's Perspective

    The 2018 National Defense Strategy unclassified summary explains how the Department of Defense will carry out the perpetual mission of protecting America and deterring war. Should deterrence fail, we are expected to win. The National Defense Strategy is derived from the National Security

  • June Shirt Blast

    What color facemask are you wearing in uniform? What did you do on your virtual drill? Which of the four pillars of resilience, mental, physical, social or spiritual has best prepared you for the pandemic? Even as a first sergeant, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a challenge for which I was