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  • A Long Distance Goal

    Running has always been one of my favorite pastimes, but I never attempted a marathon before. The idea of running a marathon had been formulating in my mind for the past few years since running as part of the cross country team in high school. I finally decided to take the plunge while I was

  • Sept. 11, a catalyst for change

    When I was in the sixth grade, I remember learning about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. I went home that afternoon and asked my parents if they remembered it. They both could remember, in vivid detail, where they were and what they were doing that day. I remember thinking it was

  • There are many avenues for help

    Team Grand Forks lost a fellow Airman earlier this week; Senior Airman Roy Gibbons of the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron passed away Aug. 14. We don't yet know why, but his heart stopped beating and he died from cardiac arrest. Many Airmen on base knew Roy Gibbons. The loss of one of our own is

  • Graphics flight

    My normal job usually consists of long hours in front of a computer drawing up amazing works of art and designing layouts for my customers. The most action I get to see is the laminator pressing some foam-core. So the opportunity of getting to fly on a KC-135 sounded like an awesome idea. So, I

  • Col. Hull: Exercise because the threats are real

    We're gearing up for some pretty heavy exercising during the next couple months. No, I'm not talking about running a few laps at the gym in our sneakers and Air Force PT uniforms, although that form of exercise is important. I'm referring to several training exercises on the near horizon. What we do

  • My Airman brothers

    We have a choice as Airmen. We can either put on our uniforms and go to work, or we can put on our uniforms and serve our country. Please don't get the wrong idea. This isn't just another rant about patriotism from some Airman who writes for the Air Force. It's a rant about family ... from an Airman

  • AMC commander’s Fourth of July safety message

    To my fellow Airmen celebrating this July Fourth holiday around the globe, thank you for your sacrifice. Two hundred and thirty-one years ago, brave patriots very much like you created our nation ... the land of the free. As you proudly wear those broad stripes and bright stars on your uniforms, you

  • Health and safety of Airmen, families is paramount

    Recent concerns about the health and well-being of our airmen and their families has been brought to my attention. I'd like to share with you some general information regarding environmental issues that may affect your health. I am very concerned about our Airmen and their families' medical

  • Warrior of the North, your hard work continues to shine

    It's been a busy spring for the Warriors of the North, yet busy times are when this wing shines the brightest. I'm proud to say that Grand Forks continues to be a beacon for excellence within Air Mobility Command and the Air Force. As you probably know, Friday, May 18, is a goal day for the wing.

  • AFSO21 made a believer out of me

    Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century -- is it just one of those new catch-phrases or current buzzwords? I used to think so. I know that it sounds shocking coming from a senior NCO, but after almost 24 years of service and the "baggage" of being shell-shocked from total quality management,