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  • Who has the most important job in the Air Force?

    Some years ago (I won't say how many), an Air Force Academy cadet visited my base on Operation Air Force. She asked me a question that caused me to do some real thinking. She said, "Sir, I want to be a real leader in the Air Force someday. To do that, I think I need to be in the career field that is

  • Take pride in your installation

    One of the things I noticed when I arrived here in July 2008 was how great this installation looked and the sense of pride that Airmen took in keeping it looking good. Spring has sprung and we are now making the final preparations for Base Pride Day on May 27. During this effort, the entire Team

  • Dollars and sense: Exercising your financial fitness

    Today's economy is in a bleak state that affects us all. Many banking institutions, the housing market, the auto industries and various retailers are all feeling the negative effects of the weakened economy and the bad decisions made by some leaders. As military members, we are not immune from

  • Life's ‘gray’ areas are often black and white

    At some point in your life, you've probably heard someone say, "We'll have to play this one close to the vest, because it's a gray area." Instead of "vest," they may have used other terms, such as hip-pocket, toolbox, cockpit, or laboratory (fill in the blank for your work center). There are black

  • Memorial Day: More than just a day off

    Contrary to popular belief, Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat veterans, this day has a history stretching all the way back to the Civil War and is an important reminder of those who died

  • Embracing change is best safety net in online world

    There are two kinds of people in the Air Force - those who are computer/internet savvy and those who aren't. Some minor middle ground exists, but isn't relevant to this discussion. Those in the latter category, like me, have been having a rough time of it, as more and more training, force management

  • Promotion is misunderstood

    Promotion in today's Air Force is misunderstood. Some view it at as a reward for a job well done. Promotion is not a reward at all; it is official recognition by the Air Force, that the promotee has displayed trust and confidence and is capable of performing at the next higher grade. If promotion

  • Inspection ready

    I recently had the privilege of serving as an Air Mobility Command Inspector General augmentee. Not only was it an eye opening experience to see the inner workings of the IG machine in action, but how quickly I realized how these folks were just like all of us in the Air Force with suspenses, long

  • Passing the baton: Best leaders are ones who mentor their successors

    Timing is everything in a relay race. That crucial area where two runners pass the baton can make the difference between victory and defeat. Years ago I was running the third leg of a 4 x 400 relay team. I was no Carl Lewis, but I could hold my own. I was in the exchange zone, leaning forward. I

  • The ABCs of healthy living

    As a physician, I care about you, your family and your health, so I'm offering some information to help you live longer and better enjoy life. Like the common cold, there is no cure for the common death. As the saying goes, human life is sexually transmitted and 100 percent fatal. However, we have a