Comment: Air Force leaders name next top enlisted leader
It has to be a great feeling to earn CMSAF stripes. It is always a great thing to watch. The ceremony is really awesome. It takes place on Bolling AFB, D.C. The USAF Honor Guard perform every movement with their precision. The unique thing about this ceremony is all participants are enlisted. There is a chief master sergeant who calls all commands, and the flight sergeants lead the flights through the pass and review in front of all USAF senior leadership. Can't wait to watch the ceremony in June! View story
Staff Sgt. Christopher Manning
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
5/12/2009
Re: Air Force officials test ability to recall retirees
A very good concept. I have often thought many retirees would feel privileged to offer their services during a time of need. Older retirees even could surely backfill bases if needed. Once a member always a member. My view--a very good program. Thank you.
Master Sgt. (Ret.) William W. Watson
Watha, N.C.
5/12/2009
Comment: Tuskegee Airmen visit academy cadets
Thanks for this article. I'm sure it was a real treat for the Cadets to get to visit with the Tuskegee Airmen. When I was a 4th Classman at USAFA, the Saturday noon meal the day of the Air Force vs. Navy game was just as memorable. The Wing Commander called the Wing to attention halfway through lunch and announced, "Eating on the staff tower today as a guest of the Cadet Wing is General Jimmy Doolittle." Needless to say, pandemonium ensued. The cheering and whooping went on for a full 10 minutes. I was one of many Cadets who had tears running down my face. We beat Navy that afternoon and won the USNA bathrobes that we wagered with our Midshipmen counterparts. Memories like that stay with you for a lifetime. View story
Robbins Mitchell
5/12/2009
Comment: Airmen provide island residents with drinkable water
Excellent story about the civil engineers leading the way and supporting a unique and vital asset to ROI-NAMUR, Marshall Islands. The hard work of mission support, and especially engineers, is not highlighted enough. Thank you! View story
Lt. Tim Gannon
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
5/12/2009
Comment: Officials test commercial fuel to replace JP-8 fuel
As a fuel systems craftsman, I'm wondering if any fuel systems personnel have included any thoughts on this. Have any concerns been brought up about seals, sealant, components, etc., that are used with JP-8 and what will happen when Jet-A is put into aircraft? What type of exposure hazards will be present when using Jet-A? Are the lower explosive limits going to change any? Additionally, what about aircraft with ballistic foam in the tanks? Will Jet-A break the foam down or will it remain intact? What about the overall cost for the fuel alone? These are just some questions that should be considered when considering switching over fuels. View story
Staff Sgt. Shane Lobzun
Moody Air Force Base, Ga.
5/12/2009
Re: Post 9/11 GI Bill transferability
My wife is at 20 years and just re-enlisted, so for her to transfer to one of our kids, she would have to re-enlist again at her 24th year and go until 28 years. I am at 16 1/2 years, on a six-year enlistment, which takes me to 20. I will have to re-enlist for another four and go to 24 in order to transfer to one of our kids. For both of us to have to serve well over 20 to transfer the GI Bill, after both paying $1,200 so long ago, is obscene.
Master Sgt. Steven Mayne
Minot Air Force Base, N.D.
5/8/2009
Comment: Prescription drugs can end your career
All Airmen should be aware of the problem of prescription medication. I am retired but while on active duty I was on PRP. I went to the dentist with some pain. He said it was a long-term problem but to deal with it he would give me some pain pills. I told him I couldn’t take them. He said “not to worry, I just won’t put it in your records.” This guy was a colonel. I said thanks but no thanks and whatever you do make sure it is in my records. If the medical community is not looking out for you, you certainly need to look out for yourself.
Also, would you take medication if it was given to you by some guy on the street? If not, then don’t take it unless it is properly prescribed by your physician, is in your records, and never ever share your medication with someone else. The individuals here were really lucky. It could have been that the medication that was shared could have had a reaction with other medication the Airman was taking, and it could have resulted in serious illness or death. Loss of career is minor when compared with loss of life. View commentary
USAF Retired Jerry Heflin
Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
5/7/2009
Comment: AETC officials to automate entry control
What about if you do not live in the area but are passing through? How will you be granted access? From what I understand, you have to sign up. Why not use a national database? Secondly, can the ID cards that dependents use be scanned? View story
Tech. Sgt. (Ret.) Mark Haley
Florence, Ky.
5/7/2009
Comment: Prescription drugs can end your career
I am currently assigned to Lackland as a Military Training Leader. I am always saddened to see a young Airman whose bright future was stopped short because of situations just like these. In fact, I sat through a court martial and listened to the prosecuting attorney talk about how the accused should not be excused because the member chose to take the "easy" way and not get a prescription he was later authorized to have.
As a fellow Airman, I implore you to take the time to educate/remind each other of the responsibilities we have with our prescriptions. The impact on the member, his or her family, the unit, the Air Force....it is more than I can describe. If you have the chance to sit in on a court martial, you will definitely have something to think about. View commentary
Tech. Sgt. Karen E. Cloyd
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
5/7/2009
Comment: Prescription drugs can end your career
Here in my area my pharmacist suggested that the old drugs be taken to a facility that takes them. I am quite sure that each state has an office that will more than be glad to take the expired drugs. I would think any pharmacist would have that information. If we all do our small part we can keep our water supply clean. View commentary
Carolyn Pitts
Carswell Air Force Base, Texas
5/7/2009
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