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  • Where will you leave your legacy?

    About a year ago, a course instructor at the Air Command and Staff College asked my classmates and I a question: "Where will you leave your legacy?" The question was asked in the context of a class regarding leadership in command. Although all of us were not slated to command immediately following

  • The power of courtesy

    The manner in which we interact with each other and show respect for one another is important in every position within an organization, especially when it comes to leaders. Courtesy should be given to everyone regardless of position, rank or age. Unfortunately there are times when military members

  • Inspire your Airmen to get the job done

    We are all leaders no matter what our rank or title. Our goal is to accomplish the mission while helping our troops grow. Whether we are a parent and our mission is to get our children to clean their room or a commander tasked to manage airfield operations, we all have to inspire ourselves and

  • Basic values!

    Making a difference in today's world starts with you! It doesn't matter if you are an airman basic, general officer, retiree or family member. It starts from a simple desire to treat people the way you would like to be treated. It's as easy as actions like sharing, putting things back where you

  • The best thing to do with your sleeve

    With flu season just around the corner, and all the recent hysteria with the H1N1 flu outbreak, I thought it was an appropriate time to discuss cough etiquette and hand washing. Each time you cough or sneeze, you send millions of germs into the atmosphere. Coughs and sneezes spread diseases! Yikes,

  • Air Force culture of responsibility

    As Airmen, we have taken a solemn vow to serve and protect our nation, and I commend you for your service. With that service, however, comes great responsibility and the necessity to make proper choices. We are confronted every day with choices, both on and off-duty, that can and do impact both the

  • Change: Something to think about

    I've often been asked about my experiences over 20 years of service and how our Air Force has changed. Although I could easily take on a host of issues, today I'm feeling sentimental ... mostly about my core competency as a Transportation Officer. With the advent of the Logistics Readiness Officer

  • Starting at Yes

    It's show time at the 39th Air Base Wing. Our upcoming inspection is the opportunity we've been waiting for to showcase our talents after multiple exercises and countless man-hours of preparation and practice. We are razor sharp and ready to execute. At this point, the only thing to add is a little

  • Four golden rules of leadership

    Ask any leader and I'm sure they have a leadership book or philosophy that's impacted who they are as a leader. I've read a lot of different ones throughout my career, but while there are many principles or "rules" I think help make an effective leader, these four are some of the most common and

  • Interdependence an integral part of mission

    Last week, Americans across the globe celebrated the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The 39th Force Support Squadron put together a full day of activities that ended with a great fireworks show for all to enjoy. They deserve our thanks and kudos. But I'm not here