Story by Staff Sgt. Natalie Rubenak | Joint Task Force Southern Guard | 09.05.2025
The smell of saw dust encompasses the dimly lit shop as he finds his workstation for the evening. Unsure of which tools he wants to begin with, he cautiously examines the shelves and selects a yellow woodworking router. Exiting the first room and the sound of sanders growing louder, he makes his way to the saw table and begins putting his callused hands to work on the untouched piece of maple......
Story by Staff Sgt. Brittni Capozzi | 180th Fighter Wing Ohio National Guard | 09.04.2025
Master Sgt. David Ondo, an aircraft fuel systems supervisor, enlisted in February 1999 and has served in the Air Force for over 25 years. He started with the 179 Airlift Wing before transferring to the 180th Fighter Wing in June 2009. Ondo became a 1st Sgt., a role he finds rewarding due to the people aspect and the diverse experiences it offers....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Caya | 914th Air Refueling Wing | 06.09.2025
SNCOs and First Sergeants gather at Niagara for First Sergeant symposium.
Story by Staff Sgt. James Fritz | United States Air Forces Central | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force first sergeants across the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing launched an Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 2 through June 4, 2025. The three-day course prepared motivated NCOs for the demands of serving as an additional duty first sergeant, with an eye toward potentially earning the diamond themselves in the future....
Story by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson | 56th Fighter Wing | 06.03.2025
U.S. Air Force Retired Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas Jr., Air Force Aid Society chief executive officer, and his wife, Dinah Thomas, AFAS lead spouse, visited the 56th Fighter Wing, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base Arizona....
Story by Sheila deVera | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 05.08.2025
“My job is people -- everyone is my business. I dedicate my time and energy to their needs; their health, morale, discipline and welfare. I grow in strength by strengthening my people. My job is done in faith; my people-built faith. The Air Force is my life; I share it with my people. I believe in the Air Force goal - We take care of our own; my job is people -- everyone is my business."...
Story by Senior Airman Miyah Gray | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 11.08.2024
U.S. Air Force First sergeants, also known as “first shirts,” are leaders who advise commanders on a wide spectrum of issues, from the health and well-being of Airmen to their professional development, morale, and career progression. Their primary mission is taking care of Airmen....
Story by Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter | 377th Air Base Wing | 10.28.2024
Kirtland Air Force Base recently hosted the First Sergeant Symposium, which welcomed active-duty members with aspirations of becoming first sergeants, or "First Shirts." This gathering brought together experienced SNCOs and promising NCOs, offering them an opportunity to delve into the core aspects of the first sergeant role. The symposium provided a forum for participants to engage in......
