U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nate Anderson, an electrical and environmental systems craftsman with the 143d Airlift Wing, Rhode Island Air National Guard, describes what it means to carry the responsibility of aircraft systems maintenance at Quonset Air Base, North Kingstown, RI, Sept. 4, 2025. Anderson and his team are responsible for ensuring the C-130J Hercules aircraft is well-maintained and mission ready. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Tyler Donley)
Capt. Michelle McCombe, a Behavioral Health Officer with the 43rd Military Police Brigade and a Life Skills Instructor at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, helps students navigate difficult life decisions by teaching them to reassess rather than quit. Using land navigation as a metaphor, she encourages students considering leaving the program to pause, reflect on their goals, and determine whether they are truly off course or simply...
Capt. Michelle McCombe, a Behavioral Health Officer with the 43rd Military Police Brigade and a Life Skills Instructor at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, helps students navigate difficult life decisions by teaching them to reassess rather than quit. Using land navigation as a metaphor, she encourages students considering leaving the program to pause, reflect on their goals, and determine whether they are truly off course or simply...
