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  • September Chaplain's Reflections

    "Service to Others as a Measure of Success"When attending an award or promotion ceremony one aspect which stands out is the presence of family members and friends supporting the one receiving the recognition.  There is no doubt the achievement is directly related to the mutual support of the

  • September Retiree's Corner

    We had right at 50 folks to show up. Normal amount, but these were 'special' people. Reason being, we had an active young lady member who suddenly died, she was 37 years of age, leaving a husband and three small children. After thinking about it, it was time for our Quarterly Raffle, and some of us

  • August Chaplain's Reflections

    "The Power of Love"In May of this year, my family lost a dearly loved pet dog to a heart attack. Buster had been with us since he was a puppy, and by the time he died he was as much a part of the family as any of the rest of us. I and my parents all grieved after he died, and even though some time

  • July Chaplain's Reflection

    "Rest Area 1 Mile Ahead""Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)"Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken." (Psalm 62:5-6)Last month I made the scenic drive

  • June Chaplain's Reflection

    Quit Putting It Off!Most people have some type of procrastination problem. Sometimes that's for understandable reasons--we've got so many things demanding our time that we put other really important things on the back burner, or the problem is so big it's easier not to go there right now. Sometimes

  • May Chaplain's Reflection

    Every person is unique with different personalities and experiences which make up the truth we live by and govern our lives. Consciously putting ourselves in another person's shoes helps us relate and connect to each other. In this diverse culture of the Air National Guard there are many

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    When you think about safety and being a good wingman, what are the first thoughts that come to your mind? Many people think about drinking and driving. Others think about suicide prevention and how being a good wingman means that you will Ask, Care and Escort your wingman to safety. I would like to

  • April Chaplain's Reflection

    "A Time for Hope"We live in a world filled with discouragements, heartaches, and grief. For many, it can seem like that is all life is! Yet no matter the hardship, within each of us there is alonging to see the challenges overcome and the griefs vanquished.This month Christians and Jews all over

  • March Chaplain's Reflections

    "Living Through Grief"Unfortunately for all of us, loss is a part of life. Most of us learn that at far too young an age, yet no matter our age, loss hurts. Whether it's through the loss of someone or something dear to us, or because of unjust harm we caused, grief comes to all of us. How we respond

  • February Chaplain's Reflections

    Enjoying the Best Job in the Air Force "What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes." -James 4:14b (ESV)  For many years my Air Force career has taken me to various places. From loading bombs on the F-16, working on computers, and then pushing pallets onto