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  • July Chaplain's Reflections

    "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Mt. 11:28Have you ever thought to yourself "If one more person asks me to do something, I will jump right up across this desk and so help me I will not be responsible for my actions..."? Well I have and I imagine that, due

  • June Commander's Corner

    Greetings Swamp Fox! As always, thank you for your service and thank you for the opportunity to serve with you. As I approach 28 years of service in the Air National Guard, I have seen an incredible expansion of our mission sets and capabilities. A very recent change in our mission set is the

  • June Chief's Concerns

    "In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same." -Albert EinsteinKeys to Great Leadership:The other day a young Airman asked me about leadership.1. What characteristics does a leader need to

  • June Chaplain's Reflections

    First, it's good to be back at home after six months overseas! This deployment was my first, and it was a learning experience second to none. There are several points I learned that are worth keeping in mind.Our work ethic speaks to our character. Toward the end of the deployment I heard an active

  • June Fitness Tips

    Steak Salad with Nectarines, Radicchio and Blue CheeseIngredients:12 ounces petite sirloin filets8 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, dividedCooking spray2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1 teaspoon honey3 cups torn Boston lettuce leaves (about 1 head)1 (12-ounce)

  • June Retiree's Corner

    A bit of a different Luncheon for our May get together. One we had our Luncheon in Ballroom #2, we had never been there before, but it was OK after the initial shock wore off. Secondly, our featured McEntire speaker did not show, he got tied up with meetings and time slipped by.  And we had some

  • May Commander's Corner

    Let me start off with expressing to all what an honor it is to be able to serve alongside such a fine group of men and women who continue to prove to the world why the South Carolina Air National Guard is the best unit in the Air National Guard and the United States Air Force. It takes great

  • May Chaplain's Reflections

    "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." --Thomas JeffersonLast year I had the privilege to hear a moving presentation by retired U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains, Maj. Gen. Doug Carver at a Military Chaplains Association gathering at Fort Jackson. Chaplain Carver shared several insights from the

  • May Retiree's Corner

    We have been averaging between 60-65 persons the past several months at the Retiree's Luncheon.  The NCO Club are slow learners. They set up for about 45-48 people and then have to scramble setting up at least two more tables to accommodate the extra folks. I love it. The reason being is it gives

  • May Fitness Tips

    Why Eat Beets?1. Lower Your Blood PressureDrinking beet juice may help to lower blood pressure in a matter of hours. One study found that drinking one glass of beet juice lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4-5 points. The benefit likely comes from the naturally occurring nitrates in