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  • Airmen run on a track.

    Body Fat and PT test performance

    With the Air Force physical fitness assessment on hold until October 2020, and the abdominal circumference (AC) component delayed until 2021, there may be a temptation for some Airmen to exercise less and eat more, assuming they can still pass. That’s not a good idea as 99.7% of Airmen who fail the AC test also fail at least one other component (run, push-ups, sit-ups). This indicates that excess body fat is the overwhelming contributor to PT test failure, regardless of the component.

  • Public Affairs, now more than ever

    “I think of all the things we do right now, as leaders, perhaps the most important thing we do is to communicate, “Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David L. Goldfein, April 1, 2020, Mitchell Institute podcast.When the COVID-19 pandemic ends, there will be a tsunami of editorials and think tank reports, each offering a laundry list of lessons learned
  • Declaration Signing

    The Founding of America

    The words that open the Declaration of Independence are some of the most profound and inspiring words that have been written on behalf of a revolution. The American War for Independence was one of the first of its kind to be fought against a mother nation.
  • The 325th Fighter Wing religious affairs team poses for a photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 4, 2020. The team recently received the Air Combat Command Terence P. Finnegan Outstanding Medium Chapel Team Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

    Social Justice: A chaplain's perspective

    Over the last several weeks I’ve been spending a lot of time, thought, and emotion on the subject of social justice, more specifically racial justice. It has been on my mind and in my heart for years, really, but recent events beginning with the death of George Floyd and continuing with the nation’s response, have brought it more to the front for all of us, myself included.
  • DEOMI’s website, https://deomi.org/ offers a variety of awareness and training items. The Education and Training tab on the main menu provides access to ten E-Learning development modules at: https://www.deocs.net/public/edu-training/e-learning.cfm. Additionally, the Human Relations Toolkit subtabs - Key Topics, Special Observances, Training Media, and Harassment Prevention tabs offer key information and materials for team and individual development.

    DEOMI products available for personal development

    DEOMI’s website, https://deomi.org/ offers a variety of awareness and training items.
  • A photo of a celebration.

    What is Juneteenth?

    What is the significance of June 19, 1865, better known as Juneteenth, and why is it that few know the story behind this pivotal moment in African American history?

  • Flipping the “switch”… Are you really there?

    Stress can and does extend from work to family time and vice versa. What sets people apart is how they approach and deal with this inevitable crossroad. For too long, I was constantly working through my to-do list from the time I got home each night until I fell asleep. While I was physically present for my spouse or friends, a lot of the time I was not fully engaged. I have the most loving wife who understands the stressors and expectations of my job. With that said, she rightly called me out when my mind drifted back to work when it should have been elsewhere. I take pride in the work I do for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and I love my wife and value our time together. I want to ensure both are taken care of. The only way to effectively do this is by flipping that “switch” at the right time.
  • A person performing the squat exercise.

    Getting back into the gym

    Gyms are opening up again, and exercise-starved Airmen are eager to lift more than furniture or performing endless push-ups/sit-ups. It’s important to be cautious and patient when transitioning back to the gym, in order to avoid injury and reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.
  • Tech. Sgt. Lorenzo Frankin works in the 403rd Wing Equal Opportunity office at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar)

    Be mindful

    As we begin to make strides to return to “normal” functioning we want to keep in mind current events that are going on around the world as they relate to COVID-19, race relations, and the sensitive but important topic of equality and justice.
  • Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee conducts a FaceBook Live town hall meeting from his office to stay in touch with Reserve Citizen Airmen during this time of physical distancing. (Lt. Col. Jon Quinlan)

    Ready to Respond ... to Any Scenario

    The reason the Air Force Reserve exists is to provide manpower and capabilities to support and defend this nation. This mandate spans the entire spectrum of operations, so we must be prepared to respond to any potential scenario.
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