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Commentaries

  • Linking job contributions to mission

    As Airmen, we hear time and time again, "We can't let the mission fail." "The mission is the most important objective." "Mission accomplishment is imperative," and so forth. And I believe all references to mission success are categorically true -- as mission failure is not an option. However, what

  • What do you believe?

    Many years ago, a wing commander who had just selected me to be her executive officer sat me down to conduct my initial feedback. The approach she used has stayed with me over the years and I want to share it with you. She started the feedback by taking out a small three-ring binder that contained a

  • Air Force core values: Airmen must live them

    Before going to any theme park or water ride extravaganza one usually checks to see how much it costs to get in. How many Airmen checked to see how much it cost to join the Air Force? Sure most checked to see what the salary would be, maybe even what kind of education and health benefits are

  • Airmen taking care of Airmen: meaning behind the Mansfield Tree

    The 460th Space Communications Squadron held its annual tree-lighting ceremony in honor of Senior Airman Kristopher Mansfield in front of the Health and Wellness Center Dec. 5. Members of the 460th SCS mark Airman Mansfield's passing each year with the tree-lighting ceremony.On Sept. 4, 2004, Airman

  • Take the gloves off when leading

    I believe it is high time we "take the gloves off" when it comes to leading our Airmen. No, I'm not advocating physical punishment to motivate our Airmen, but I am saying we've got to quit this coddling foolishness once and for all. Being an effective leader will sometimes result in showing some

  • Be the example by setting the standard

    What example are you knowingly or unknowingly setting? All of us are in the business of mentoring, leading, or setting the example in some form or fashion. What we may not always realize is when we're doing it. The best answer to this question is, at all times. To emphasize my point, allow me to

  • Discipline from the broader perspective

    When I speak about the enlisted force structure, I always highlight supervising as the single most important responsibility because it's the only duty shared across all three enlisted tiers. As supervisors, you are entrusted with our most valuable asset -- our Airmen. You will be required to provide

  • Focus, dedication, excellence

    Last month, the 566th Intelligence Squadron had the "pleasure" of an Inspector General inspection, just as the 460th Space Wing did last spring. And, just as with the 460th, the IG team remarked on the quality of our Airmen in the 566th and the excellence of our work. In inspecting our key programs,

  • Native warriors, neither gone nor forgotten

    Beyond the stereotypical images of warriors on horseback raiding the plains, are the forgotten generations of American Indian soldiers and veterans. No war waged or fought on this continent, or by this country happened without Native American involvement. Even now, the call of the warrior is still a

  • Public servants, political process -- A right, a responsibility

    It's just a few days away now -- Election Day. Regardless of who is elected President on Nov. 4, the United States will close one chapter of its history and begin a new one. A new administration will bring new ideas to the challenges we face as a nation; challenges that are political, economic and

 

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