Commentary

Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs Army families undertake. Even under normal circumstances, raising healthy, well-adjusted children who know that they are loved is a challenge; but for parents who are deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism or other contingencies around the world, the challenge of parenting can be exceptionally difficult.

The inscription on the Eagle and Fledglings statue at our U.S. Air
Force Academy reminds us that

NATO air forces

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Every day we see smart, motivated and brave Airmen striving to make a difference. With more than 24,000 Airmen from our total force deployed and those at home station focused on supporting the warfighter, our operations tempo is high and will remain that way into the future.

Firefighters work hard to help people understand home fire dangers, especially during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 to 14.

This summer, our travels have taken us across the command, and from Lajes to Al Udeid, the outstanding Airmen of USAFE remain on the leading edge of our most critical global challenge, the War on Terrorism. As we visited the bases and watched you in action, we were continually reminded that every single Airman is essential to mission success. Safety mishaps that occur downrange or at home impede the accomplishment of our objectives and cause heartache and pain for our families, friends, co-workers, our command.