Oct. 2, 2020 “I’m Still Here” My name is Candy Knight and I am also one of the many individuals who suffers from clinical depression, social anxiety, and anhedonia. Every day, I fight a never-ending battle not to give up; to find the strength to keep going, and to keep living.
Aug. 25, 2020 Change For The Better I hope my story can inspire some to change, because if my family from a tiny town in Ohio can change, then we can change things anywhere.
Aug. 17, 2020 We Bleed the Same Blood I truly thought that I’d never bring this day up but in light of recent events, I think its time to explain how we’re not all equal in the eyes of everyone even if we want to believe we are.
Aug. 10, 2020 Facing unconscious bias head on, key to healing The Air Force’s stance on unlawful discrimination, specifically racism is “zero tolerance.” But this is only relevant if the situation is substantiated. From the Equal Opportunity perspective, racism is difficult to prove because people, generally speaking, shy away from the conversation.
July 13, 2020 Share Your Story: My reflections on race, the military, and moving forward As a Reserve Citizen Airman living in Seattle, I watched thousands march against racial injustice. Peaceful demonstrations spiraled out of control. Then cities burned. Civil unrest erupted across the country as America was forced to reckon with its past and present. Frankly, I was exhausted.
May 12, 2020 Adapting to Full-Time Telework Full-time telework can be a blessing; however, it can also prove to be a source of great consternation.
March 19, 2020 Message from the 4th AF Chaplain Team: Stay strong, resilient Words of encouragement from the Fourth Air Force Chaplain Team
Jan. 23, 2020 From the Commander: Happy New Year Maj. Gen. Randall A. Ogden, Fourth Air Force commander, shares New Year greetings
Sept. 10, 2019 Commentary: Go Get My Axe Somewhere in a small city where there are far more trees than there are people, there is a man who woke up with his back against the wall. He woke up to the sobering reality that he had a number of goals to accomplish and a limited amount of time to do so.
July 12, 2019 Leading Out Without Fear I encourage all of our LGBT members to lead fearlessly and to take advantage of your right to be honest with your fellow airmen. I know this may still be difficult for some, but I can tell you first hand that serving openly is truly a liberating and enriching experience— one that makes you a better