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  • Core values: What they mean to me

    In 25 years of service, I have seen a lot of changes in the Air Force. Some things have even gone full circle. But some things have never changed: Integrity, Service and Excellence. Although the Air Force's Core Values originated in the 1990s, they have always been a part of being an Airman. I

  • Be a proud Airman – it’s more than a name

    I know this old Marine who's been retired for years, but I still call him a Marine. It's simply out of respect. He and I joke quite often about the differences in services and who did or does what better. But every time we greet each other, it's, "How are you Marine?" He replies, "What's new

  • I'm dispensable … and proud of it!

    Sure, throw me away, the ops group can take it. If I were to disappear tomorrow, of course there'd be some "transition turmoil," but the 305th Operations Group would continue to pass gas and haul assets all the same. It would sally forth with the guidance of my able deputy or an up-and-coming

  • A positive attitude is contagious

    As commander of the 6th Airlift Squadron, I try to stay ahead of the game when it comes to my workload and schedule. I usually do this by sitting down with my executive staff at the beginning of each week and reviewing my schedule and upcoming taskers. As we checked the long list of upcoming items I

  • Make time to go fishing

    As I was contemplating ideas for this editorial, my daughter was quick to come to my rescue. "Why don't you just write about fishing" she told me. Write about fishing, I thought ... hmmm. Then I thought back to last weekend when my 6 year-old son and I were out fishing. As my son and I were sitting

  • Volunteers — truly great Americans

    I have been stationed at McGuire three times during my 28 years of service to this great country of ours. I have run across a myriad of Great Americans since my entry to the Air Force, but there is one I met a few years back who stands out, Lt. Col. (retired) Robert Hansen. This amazing man retired

  • ‘Mission partnership — bridging teams’

    Partnership is defined as a contractual obligation between parties with each party sharing in the outcome of the business enterprise. Though this terminology has 'Corporate America' stigma, partnership is well-refined within our military. At Team McGuire, we are indeed a strong partnership. Each

  • Finding a fortune, putting things into perspective

    I think it's interesting how we sometimes can read something and it means nothing to us. But on another day, a simple quote or even a word can mean everything. One of the things I look forward to after eating Chinese food is getting the fortune cookie. The cookie is usually good, but we all know the

  • Celebrating Armed Forces Day: Saturday

    As we celebrate Armed Forces Day this weekend, I'd like to express my sincerest thanks to all who played a role in planning and executing McGuire's 2007 Air Expo last weekend. I couldn't be more proud of our "Can Do" Team at McGuire! And the good fortune of gorgeous weather was an added blessing!

  • Core values are foundation for success

    In this day and time, when doing more with less is quickly becoming the norm rather than the exception, it is our challenge as Airmen in the world's greatest military service to ensure we pay strict attention to our mission. As you are aware, the mission of the Air Force is to deliver sovereign