149th Fighter Wing Commentaries https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil 149th Fighter Wing Commentaries RSS Feed en-us Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:45:00 GMT Sun, 16 Jan 2022 02:07:26 GMT The Chaplain's Corner: Caring for Airmen more than Anyone Thinks Possible https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2150875/the-chaplains-corner-caring-for-airmen-more-than-anyone-thinks-possible/ Chaplain Daniel Millner, a 149th Fighter Wing chaplain, shares some weekly inspiration in the following order: Thought of the Day - Listen for your calling; Quote of the Day - A Message of Hope; Story of the Day - A Boulder in the Road <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/24/2002269178/82/55/0/200324-Z-CP585-009.JPG' alt='Chaplain Daniel Millner' /> <br /> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:45:00 GMT Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel Millner https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2150875/the-chaplains-corner-caring-for-airmen-more-than-anyone-thinks-possible/ COVID-19 Update https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2151093/covid-19-update/ Once again, thank you for your continued support. We are adjusting our daily operations keeping in mind my first priority of making sure that the Gunfighters remain safe, healthy and ready to respond to support our local communities. I am so proud that we all are continuing to excel at our mission during these challenging times. Thank you!<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/23/2002268547/82/55/0/200323-Z-CP585-001.JPG' alt='Col. Raul Rosario' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:47:00 GMT Col. Raul Rosario https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2151093/covid-19-update/ Thoughts from a Chaplain https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2124032/thoughts-from-a-chaplain/ THOUGHT OF THE DAY: ATTITUDES AREN’T TAUGHT; THEY’RE CAUGHT QUOTE OF THE DAY: A MESSAGE OF HOPE STORY OF THE DAY: THE BUTTERFLY <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/24/2002269178/82/55/0/200324-Z-CP585-009.JPG' alt='Chaplain Daniel Millner' /> <br /> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT Chaplain Daniel Millner https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2124032/thoughts-from-a-chaplain/ An update from the wing commander on latest COVID-19 response efforts https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2121809/an-update-from-the-wing-commander-on-latest-covid-19-response-efforts/ Commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, Col. Raul Rosario, provides members of his wing the latest guidance and information concerning the COVID-19 response. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/23/2002268547/82/55/0/200323-Z-CP585-001.JPG' alt='Col. Raul Rosario' /> <br /> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:42:00 GMT Col. Raul Rosario https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/2121809/an-update-from-the-wing-commander-on-latest-covid-19-response-efforts/ A Message from the Wing Commander https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1634591/a-message-from-the-wing-commander/ I'd like to extend my gratitude to every single one of you for making this wing the premier fighter wing in the Air National Guard. Your commitment to service and your sacrifice truly make a significant difference in providing combat capabilities to the Air Force and greatly contribute to the defense of this great nation. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/15/2001966634/82/55/0/180915-Z-UK039-004.JPG' alt='Col. Raul Rosario' /> <br /> Sat, 15 Sep 2018 12:05:17 GMT Col. Raul Rosario https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1634591/a-message-from-the-wing-commander/ 10 tips for getting promoted https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1505865/10-tips-for-getting-promoted/ The $64,000 dollar question that I think everyone would like answered is "How do I get promoted?”<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Apr/27/2001909768/82/55/0/180427-Z-CP585-001.JPG' alt='Colonel Kurt Leslie' /> <br /> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:20:00 GMT Col. Kurt Leslie https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1505865/10-tips-for-getting-promoted/ A letter from the command chief on mentorship https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1447104/a-letter-from-the-command-chief-on-mentorship/ The 149th FW command chief writes a letter to the Gunfighters on mentorship.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Feb/21/2001880365/82/55/0/180221-Z-ZZ999-101.JPG' alt='149 FW Command Chief' /> <br /> Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Darin LaCour https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1447104/a-letter-from-the-command-chief-on-mentorship/ 'Uncompromised Excellence, Mission Dominance!' https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1276048/uncompromised-excellence-mission-dominance/ Our wing commander, Col Madden, shares his thoughts on what it means to have the Wing vision of "Uncompromised Excellence, Mission Dominance!"<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Feb/06/2001873898/82/55/0/180201-Z-IT549-001.JPG' alt='Col. Timothy Madden Bio Photo' /> <br /> Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:00:00 GMT Col. Timothy Madden https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1276048/uncompromised-excellence-mission-dominance/ Detecting identity theft and how to respond https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865305/detecting-identity-theft-and-how-to-respond/ Identity theft is becoming more and more common.  Here are some indicators that your information<br/> Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:58:12 GMT 149th Fighter Wing Legal Office https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865305/detecting-identity-theft-and-how-to-respond/ What you should know about the Uniform Code of Military Justice https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865306/what-you-should-know-about-the-uniform-code-of-military-justice/ The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is the military's criminal code. It was enacted in 1950<br/> Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:55:13 GMT 149th Fighter Wing Legal Office https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865306/what-you-should-know-about-the-uniform-code-of-military-justice/ BEWARE OF COPYING YOUR MILITARY ID https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865307/beware-of-copying-your-military-id/ Copying photo identification cards may seem like a common and acceptable practice, but if it is your<br/> Sun, 10 Aug 2014 23:33:27 GMT 149th Fighter Wing Legal Office https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865307/beware-of-copying-your-military-id/ Credit Card Theft and Fraud https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865308/credit-card-theft-and-fraud/ This material represents general legal principles. The law is continually changing; although the<br/> Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:27:06 GMT 149th Fighter Wing Legal Office https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865308/credit-card-theft-and-fraud/ Fraternization and unprofessional relationships https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865309/fraternization-and-unprofessional-relationships/ The United States military has a long-standing tradition - for more than 200 years - related to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Feb/09/2000878032/82/55/0/121130-Z-IJ251-001.JPG' alt='Lt. Col. Sonya Batchelor, staff judge advocate for the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, Dec. 30, 2012. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Miguel Arellano / Released)' /> <br /> Sun, 09 Feb 2014 01:19:32 GMT Lt. Col. Sonya Batchelor https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/865309/fraternization-and-unprofessional-relationships/ Independence Day compels reflection https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440924/independence-day-compels-reflection/ Independence Day is an appropriate time to reflect on the implications of the Declaration of<br/> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:45:42 GMT Retired Master Sgt. Gregory Ripps https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440924/independence-day-compels-reflection/ The future of our nation is in your hands https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440925/the-future-of-our-nation-is-in-your-hands/ "Surprise, when it happens to a government, is likely to be a complicated, diffuse, bureaucratic<br/> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:22:13 GMT LtCol Jim Marrs https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440925/the-future-of-our-nation-is-in-your-hands/ A little at a time https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440926/a-little-at-a-time/ For nearly 50 years, Ann Landers dispensed advice in a daily column carried by more than 1,200<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Feb/07/2000658250/82/55/0/080207-F-JZ512-079.JPG' alt='Chaplain graphic' /> <br /> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:49:16 GMT Chaplain Capt. Louis Ferguson https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440926/a-little-at-a-time/ What will you do in 2008? https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440927/what-will-you-do-in-2008/ Many of us are saying "whew" as we try to catch our breath through or after the holidays. 2007<br/> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:42:25 GMT Col. John F. Nichols https://www.149fw.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/440927/what-will-you-do-in-2008/