30 Nov 2017

We are here now: Pa. ANG SARC discusses recent media coverage of sexual assault and harassment

Marianne Bustin, 111th Attack Wing sexual assault response coordinator, speaks frankly about the recent media blitz regarding sexual assault and harassment. She discusses how members of the Air National Guard can help to create a culture of awareness during this time of heightened attention on the subject.

2 Nov 2017

What's Your Why?

We all need to have a laser focus on our “why.” Our why is what keeps us going when we’re tired. Our why is what gives us the extra boost to get over the top, and our why is what makes us great.

2 Oct 2017

Behind a smile; becoming a voice of change

“People see a smile and think that everything is OK. But a smile doesn’t necessarily mean that things are OK.”

3 Mar 2015

Good, bad, ANG members influence community opinion with #selfies

Air National Guard members should use discretion when taking and sharing self-portraits.With the rise of technology and social media, sharing photos with family and friends is easier than ever. But when using social media like Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat the self-portrait, or "selfie" reigns supreme.If you have a smart phone, you are taking

27 Nov 2014

Strong mentorship promotes success, motivates Airmen to strive for excellence

Almost every successful leader, civilian or military, will attest to having that unique person or persons, who motivated, inspired or helped them in a way that led to the success in their careers. Of course, there are many people from every walk of life that fulfill this role every hour of every day.  It could be a parent, a teacher, a coach, a

26 Nov 2014

Love, War: How to have good relationships with those you care about most

Going into the new mission for the 188th Wing, every single one of us has a real opportunity to perform an active, meaningful role in our nation's defense on a daily basis. Our new mission is important, and your contribution to our mission really matters. However, there is a time for war and a time for peace.Although we will have the capacity to

7 Nov 2014

ANGRC honor our veterans

The first sergeant formed up the Airmen and called the formation to attention. This is how the morning began for more than 500 members of the Air National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Airmen and civilian members gathered for morning reveille Nov. 7 to recognize and honor veterans. Brig. Gen. Michael R. Taheri, the

31 Oct 2014

Don't wait to obtain crucial documents

I learned these past months that having "advanced medical directives" and other documents make a family emergency more manageable. It is one less issue to fix when emergencies arise.I remembered that someone called them advanced directives during an event held to provide them for families here at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center. My

4 Sep 2014

New ANG personnel working in Air Combat Command's Logistics

The Air National Guard has integrated aircraft maintenance and logisticians personnel within Air Combat Commands Logistics directorate for more than fifteen years. Since inception, the goal was to ensure ANG personnel enhanced combat capability for the commander of ACC and the ANG.So how is that goal accomplished? It is through embedding ANG

26 Aug 2014

15 seconds: A rude awakening

Gut-wrenching screams, the shattering of glass, and the unforgettable sounds of metal twisting and bending all around me as my truck rolls over and over again. I thought those were going to be my last memories.April 12, 2012, started out like any other Thursday for me. I woke up early enough to take a quick shower and grab some breakfast before