• Commentary: Help me, help you – Communicate, follow the golden rule

    The inspector general complaint resolution program is commonly misunderstood.Misconceptions abound about which issues are truly matters to be investigated by the IG and which are more appropriately handled by the chain of command or other grievance channels.Most Airmen aren't sure what behaviors

  • DOD begins prorating imminent-danger pay

    Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials said, Feb. 2.The change, which took effect Feb. 1, was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law Dec. 31."Members

  • Commentary: Take a moment to remember - it's a privilege

    What I'm about to say is not going to help me in my long-term battle of trying to convince my wife that flying is, well, work.I've about given up on that project anyways, so here goes. Every sortie, I take a couple of seconds for myself -- the exact time depending on the skill of the student -- to

  • Commentary: Our personal tie-downs for weathering the storms of life

    With the continuous demands and stressors generated in our personal and professional lives, we need some things to give us stability. Some might call this stability "wellness."The term wellness is pretty broad and means different things to different people based on their experiences, position,