Commentary

What are the causes of the recent increase in alcohol related
incidents? Where can we look for the causes, and what can we do to try
and curb these problems? There is no silver bullet to the age old
problem of alcoholism, but if we look at the symptoms and identify the
core issues within military culture, then maybe we can start to find a
way to reduce the problems. In my  estimation, the first issue to
address is binge drinking.

The first time I was in the newspaper was when I was 5, telling people
how to make a Thanksgiving turkey. The second time I was in the
newspaper was in the blotter for being caught shoplifting.

Today I went to the Ramstein Library to see about checking out a
book. I was told I had to fill out paperwork to do so. The paperwork
requires me to provide my name, address and social security
number. This information is not in a secured system and is a prime
opportunity for identity thieves. In this day and age of constant
warnings about the seriousness of allowing anyone
access to your social security number or any other critical personal
information because of identity theft, why would anyone have to provide
a social security number in an unsecured environment to check out a
library book?

In the spirit of cultivating warrior ethos in all Airmen, the Air Force
created the Air Force Combat Action Medal. Airmen who have directly
engaged enemy combatants may be eligible for the award.

On Sept. 24, 2005, my wife, daughter and I arrived at RAF Lakenheath. I
was looking forward to starting a new job and the experience of a
lifetime for my family. I knew that both my daughter and wife were
going to experience a huge cultural change. 

Airmen now have a creed that summarizes what it exactly means to be an
Airman. Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Air Force chief of staff, introduced
the new

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