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  • Looking ahead

    September 23 marked the end of summer and the first day of fall. So how was that cool, crisp first morning of fall? Were you reaching for a sweater?....probably not! The start of autumn in Tampa is just another day in paradise, but it is a good time to reflect on all of your accomplishments over the

  • The man behind 'The Vince'

    "The Vince". It's one of the most visible and striking buildings on this prominent and important Air Force base, and it's named after a Navy officer. Why? Well, if you ever worked with Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert, Junior, you wouldn't have to ask. He's known as one who led a selfless

  • 'There I was'

    It seems like a long time ago now, two years since I volunteered for my Intermediate Temporary Duty to Afghanistan and just over a year since I left. But in reality it just ended for me two months ago. I had a healthy amount of skepticism based on my previous two deployments that I would not be

  • The Pigskin Picker (1st and 10...)

    For those of you keeping score at home, that would be 10 wins and one loss on last week's picks. Which game kept me from sweeping? It was the Patriots, of course. I knew that Buffalo team was good, but New England didn't read the Thunderbolt and heed my warning. Patriots fans, please send the link

  • Dear Wing Ma'am: Deployment marriage blues...

    Dear Wing Ma'am, My husband recently returned from long deployment and things are just not the same between us. I don't know what to do. He's been home a month now, and I feel that I am already at my wits end and drowning in our marriage. I love him and want to make this work!! I want to save our

  • The Pigskin Picker (1st and 10...)

    Hello Football Fans! I'm back this week with my 1st and 10 picks. Last week's picks did pretty well, but I did take a hit with Florida State on the college side and the Eagles on the pro side. On a positive note, those games certainly didn't disappoint, and it was another great football weekend. Now

  • The Pigskin Picker; 1st and 10 …

    Okay football fans, even though we're at week three of college football season and week two of the NFL, I've decided to end my self-imposed lockout. Each week, I'll give you the quick and easy run-down of 11 games. That's 10 games plus my special pick of the week. We'll be mixing it up a little bit

  • 9/11 event a source of great pride; some wing standouts

    Last week marked a decade since the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Friday, I took great pride in the opportunity to come together with fellow patriots in downtown Tampa in honor of 9/11. While there, I spoke of vigilance, courage, and never forgetting the sacrifices our men and women serving the military

  • There I was ... Deployment a real-world lesson for MacDill Airman

    Some people never know what it's like until they've been there themselves. Most people have never been there at all, while the rest get their facts from another person or even worse ... the movies. I can tell you right now, movies aren't always the best way to perceive an image. The military