11 Nov 2020

The Privilege of Service

“Why am I doing this?”It was all I could think as I pulled up to the main gate here for the first time last Veteran’s Day. I had just arrived at my first assignment since leaving the Air Force Reserve for the active-duty component a few weeks prior, and I felt like I should be excited to be starting a new chapter of my life and career. But as the

9 Mar 2017

Commentary - Women’s History Month: achieving new heights

Back in 1980, the recognition of women was observed as National Women’s History Week, typically during the second week of March. It was not until 1986 that the National Women’s History Project had petitioned congress and was successful in expanding the celebration to the entire month. The Department of Defense observes Women’s History Month as a