Commentaries

Celebrate the joy of Thanksgiving, tradition
November 28, 2006 — Do you remember the joy of fall in elementary school? First came Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and of course, Christmas and Hanukkah. The classroom was filled with drawings, decorations, and crafts according to the holiday. For most children it is a time of excitement and anticipation. It's possible that you may not have thought much about the... MORE

Responsible choices, new culture
November 27, 2006 — Every year, we lose Airmen because of poor choices. We know that these choices are irresponsible. We are told that these choices will result in tragic consequences. We are even given alternatives to avoid these poor choices and make better choices. And yet every year, people make the choice to drink and drive, use illegal drugs or commit suicide... MORE

Lead by teaching leadership
November 3, 2006 — The best idea I ever heard was, "Teach leadership to become a better leader." Many people have heard if you really want to learn something, teach it. This makes perfect sense to me, but does it apply to becoming a better leader? What specifically would you teach someone to help them become a leader? And furthermore, where does someone find a group... MORE

AF courtesies: Time to face music
October 27, 2006 — Perhaps you have been on your lunch break and heard the playing of the Air Force Song. You have probably wondered if you should do anything to pay your respects and even seen others wandering about not paying attention to the music. If this is the case, then read on. Most of us know that Air Force protocol requires its members to stand at attention... MORE

‘Mentorship’ is not a buzzword
September 29, 2006 — Team, As new terms are introduced into our Air Force culture, there is a tendency to overuse them, reducing their impact and value. I believe "mentorship" fits into this category. Today, everybody is expected to be a mentor and be mentored. Whether you are military, civil service or part of the contractor force, mentorship is a vital part of the... MORE

Leadership is about your responsibilities, not your abilities
August 25, 2006 — The other night I was watching the movie "The Core," a science fiction action flick where the Earth's core has stopped spinning due to a secret government program gone bad. Hillary Swank stars as an Air Force major and shuttle co-pilot who is so sharp, she's never truly been challenged and is used to winning. During a late night training session... MORE

Air Force develops warrior ethos to combat GWOT
August 18, 2006 — The Global War on Terrorism's effect on the Air Force has been dramatic. We transformed from a garrison force trained to turn back the tide of communism to an expeditionary force trained for missions ranging from humanitarian aid and natural disasters to fighting terrorism across the globe. Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen are de-arming... MORE

We're family
August 11, 2006 — After 27 months in training in Texas, California and Mississippi and training in three separate Air Force Specialty Codes, I've met a lot of first-term Airmen. When I arrived at Langley in 2003, I understood how first-term Airmen were viewing the world when they reached their first duty stations. In only six short years of service, I can't help but... MORE

Military life defined by love
July 28, 2006 — For many civilians, the word “military” invokes thoughts of weapons, war, tradition, discipline, uniforms and service, among others. Most of us in the armed forces would agree with the list above, but I’d like to expand it to include the word “love.” I’ll explain why. Military members love their country. If you didn’t when you first joined,... MORE

Leadership lessons from an unusual source
July 17, 2006 — “Chief, what books on leadership should I be reading?” An Airman posed this question to me recently. I’m not sure which titles he was expecting me to suggest, but you should have seen the look on his face when my list started with, “Starship Troopers,” the Sci-Fi classic written by Robert Heinlein. Fortunately, he didn’t run off thinking I was... MORE

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