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  • What did you expect?

    Those of us working in the customer service arena understand what it means to manage the customer's expectations. We set standards for performance and publish those standards for our customers to see. We then develop metrics to measure our performance and share this information with our customers

  • Integrity first!

    Why integrity first? There is a terrific reason why our Air Force Core Values start with "integrity first." It's because integrity is the foundation of good character and manifests itself in a willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. Integrity is comprised honesty,

  • Everyone can be an olympian

    Being stationed overseas can make it difficult to view programming geared toward audiences back in the states. Trying to view the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver was no exception (unless you're a fan of curling ... and who's not!). For those that only caught sporadic parts of the Games, let me

  • “Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part”

    Phone call: "Hi I need my photo taken for a biography; it's due tomorrow."Have you ever received a task asking for your immediate attention?Most of us have had experiences with last minute requests. Some are entangled in situations that couldn't be avoided, but a majority of them could have.I'd like

  • “Rekindling your passion”

    As people, we should be passionate about our vocation. Webster's Dictionary defines passion as, "A state of feeling or a conscious mental reaction (as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and

  • Are You Ready?

    Fitness is a way of life; we must incorporate fitness into our daily regimens and establish an environment for our members to maintain physically fit and maintain healthy lifestyles in order to meet mission requirements. The Fitness Assessment is the primary vehicle we use to determine the fitness

  • Leadership Lessons from the Red Baron

    Most Airmen know Manfred von Richthofen as the Red Baron and the man who shot down over 80 Allied aircraft in World War I--the leading ace from all nations in the "War to end all Wars". Most don't realize that he was also a tremendous squadron commander and leader of warriors. The short version of

  • Fit, focused and fighting for what’s right – legally speaking

    All members of the 39th Air Base Wing should be fit, focused and fighting for what's right, and your legal office is here to help make that happen. Being fit for duty extends well beyond physical fitness. In the legal context, all Airmen should have their personal affairs in order so they can be

  • Travelers insurance: important for military members and families

    One of the advantages of being in the military is the opportunity to travel and see the world. My family and I were stationed in Japan before we came to Turkey. During our stay we enjoyed the rich culture and traditions of the Japanese which included great food, historic sites and of course,

  • Inspire others

    It is more difficult than ever to keep our Airmen and families motivated in today's high operational environment. We expect more from our Airmen at work and more from our families at home and in school. Everyday presents a new challenge with less people, less funding and an ever growing to-do list.