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  • MCMAP--A lifestyle not a hobby

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Randy Bochner, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion Marine Corps Martial Arts Program 2nd degree black belt instructor trainer, expresses that MCMAP is not just a hobby, but a lifestyle.Before Bochner joined the Marines, he grew up training in the arts.Early in his career, Bochner

  • Medically prepared through deployment medicine

    Every day the Airmen of the public health deployment medicine section at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, are dedicated to ensuring the readiness of Team MacDill."Airmen are the human weapon system," said Staff Sgt. Aundre Lawrence, 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron NCO in charge of deployment

  • Meet the Air Force’s contract negotiators

    A lot of work happens behind-the-scenes in the Air Force. Jobs such as communications, aircraft and vehicle maintenance, and supply management are rarely seen, but have a noticeable impact on the Air Force mission.One of these unseen jobs in the Air Force has the authority to spend millions of

  • Meet the new dorm superintendent

    "I am willing to lead Airmen in the right direction, even if it does not pertain to my job; I just want to provide mentorship," said Master Sgt. Patrick McSweeney, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of unaccompanied housing. "I would like for Airmen to come see me and voice any concerns they

  • Mental health: When needed, help is in easy reach

    The number five. When one thinks of Mental Health services, is the first thing that comes to mind the number five?The Air Force Mental Health program is divided into five individual groups, with five distinct functionalities. Mental Health, Family Advocacy, ADAPT, Resiliency and Behavior Health are

  • Molding new NCOs

    "Every day is different in the Professional Military Education world," said Staff Sgt. Andrea Berggren, 6th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor. "You can never quite be prepared for all that may come your way. That's why I love it." On average, 168 students go through ALS in a

  • Molding yesterday’s trainees into tomorrow’s Airmen

    In the early hours of darkness, the sound of reveille routinely rings throughout Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Trainees spring out of their beds to begin days filled with training, instruction and loud orders from their military training instructors.

  • Much more than a gateway: Dale Mabry

    On an average day more than 20,000 people find their way through the gates of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, the majority of whom arrive by one of the state's most famous roads--Dale Mabry Highway.Buried beneath the popularity of its modern day relevance, Dale Mabry Hwy. is much more than a road

  • NCOs: unprecedented challenges, effective leading

    In the profession of arms, the noncommissioned officer is often considered to be the backbone of the force. NCOs, being technical experts themselves, are entrusted to develop, lead, manage and mentor subordinate troops as front-line supervisors.

  • Next generation Airmen… CAP cadets awarded for excellence

    As the sun slowly sets over the horizon, cadets of the General Chuck Yeager Cadet Squadron in Brandon, Florida line up in formation for drill. Sounds of their cadence carry. Hup, Twop, threep, fourp, column left… harch. They practice and practice, seeking perfection with every step.