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  • January Chaplain's Reflection

    "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."                                      --The

  • January Retiree's Corner

    We had our normal complement of attendees between 50-55 folks, this time no first timers.   Maj. Brian Doyle, the 169th Maintenance Operations Flight commander, did a great job updating the goings on out at the base. He also gave us some scoop about the latest mini deployment out West, working with

  • Commander's Holiday Message

    Fellow Swamp Fox, as we approach the Holiday Season, I want to take the opportunity to 'Thank You' for your sacrifice in service to this state and nation.  I also ask you pass on my heartfelt gratitude to each of your families for their sacrifices as you serve.2014 has been one of the busiest years

  • December Commander's Corner

    I hope you and your family had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. As we enter in to the Christmas season, it's a good time to reflect back on another busy year as a Swamp Fox and prepare for 2015. Take this Christmas season to enjoy some down time with your family and friends and take some much-needed

  • December Chief's Concerns

    Stay Safe during the Holidays!The holiday season is always a special time of year. People are busy buying gifts, planning parties, and visiting friends and family. Unfortunately, it is also a time when criminals are on the lookout for easy targets. During this hectic time, people often become

  • December Retiree's Corner

    Our numbers appear to be up for our Luncheon attendance. That's good, keep up the good work. Just remember if the numbers (attendance) go down for the Luncheons, it's like being a football coach, you are gone! There is only one difference; football coaches get paid a whole lot more than I do

  • December Fitness Tips

    What does the term, 'Glycemic Index' mean and how are we all affected?  Our bodies perform best when our blood sugar is kept relatively constant. The link here will give you examples of foods and their glycemic load on the body.Great resource for us

  • December Chaplain's Reflection

    "Gaining Strength in the Holiday Season""National strength lies only in the hearts and spirits of men."  -General George C. MarshallI remember reading the quote above from General Marshall in the manual the Chaplain Corps uses for Spiritual Resiliency and Relationships Course.  As I reflected on

  • November Commander's Corner

    (Disclaimer: This month's Commanders Column was written while literally immobilized by persistent neck pain and is clear evidence of the delirious television viewing habits of otherwise respectable individuals under the temporary influence of totally legit prescription pain killers.)Without

  • November Chief's Concerns

    I want to take this opportunity to speak on management versus leadership, how we implement it, and how it can positively or negatively affect our personnel and mission accomplishment.  First, let's look at the standard definition of management most commonly used: "the art of coordinating the efforts