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  • Commander’s Corner: Spend hard-earned time off with family, friends

    As the kids head back to school, it may seem that vacation opportunities are also winding down. That may be true for longer, extended vacations in the family wagon to see the World's Largest Ball of String, but days off to spend with family and friends are just as important. You have worked hard day

  • Airmail: Insult to guards accidental

    Q. The Aug. 10 Nucleus newspaper contained an Airmail article titled "What can be done about high music volume in cars?" Buried in the middle of the article was a statement unrelated to the main point that I feel was an insult to our gate guards and uncalled for. A. The statement regarding security

  • Career Focus: Promoting our Air Force

    A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Robert Gaylor. An incredibly gifted speaker, he takes command of every audience he encounters. He also has a lifetime of experience leading people. During his visit, he took a few moments from his busy

  • Commander's Corner

    It's that time of year again -- the kids are going back to school and the streets and sidewalks will be filled with children excited, or maybe not, to be getting back into the classroom. That means we must be more vigilant in keeping our eyes peeled for youngsters eagerly crossing the street on

  • Airmail

    Is a prescription drop box possible? Q. Would a drop box at the hospital for prescriptions during down times be beneficial? Some ideas why it might be: After a 100-mile round-trip, a retiree might feel it was not completely wasted. Perhaps a decorated, disabled veteran would feel he still had some

  • Commander's Corner: 377th Air Base Wing welcomes new executive director

    On Aug. 6, one of Team Kirtland's very own stepped into a new role and made the transition from military life to serving the Air Force as a civilian. I'd like to take a few moments to introduce you to our new 377th Air Base Wing Executive Director Thomas Berardinelli. Q: What made you make that leap

  • Airmail

    Could we have a bulletin board at central locations? Q It seems to me that in order to advertise something to sell or even a yard sale, you have to pay to have it printed in "The Nucleus." At the last base we were stationed at they had the right idea. At the Shoppette and at the BX main entrances,

  • Career Focus: We do … because we can

    Serving as a career advisor has many great advantages. Every day is filled with new and exciting challenges, and this duty is never routine or mundane. I have the privilege of meeting Airmen from every career field. I have learned many things about personnel programs, professional development,

  • Career Focus: Don’t lose it

    Each year as summer begins to dwindle the phrase "use or lose" is frequently heard. If Airmen accrue more than 60 days of leave after Sept. 30, those well-deserved days will be lost. Active-duty members earn 30 days of leave each year, or 2.5 days each month. We are encouraged to take 14 consecutive