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  • Pride and teamwork at McGuire

    Last night Chief Master Sgt. Scott Kilbride, 305th Air Mobility Wing command chief, and I had the distinct honor to witness McGuire's Honor Guard perform at Air Mobility Command's Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet at Scott AFB, Ill., hosted by Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, AMC commander. It was

  • Customs, courtesies large part of military culture

    Customs and courtesies are a large part of our military culture and are profoundly rooted in pride and tradition. While we all learn the basics in formal training environments throughout our careers, we sometimes need to be reminded of the appropriate action to take in a given situation whether it

  • Communicate ... listen, talk, listen some more

    Communication has many definitions and interpretations; but simply put, according to Merriam-Webster, it is the "exchange of information." The key to this is the exchange part. It is not a single-sided effort, it is a two-way street. Even if only one person is talking, the other person must hear,

  • Free books for Airmen to expand their knowledge

    How would you like a free box of books on airpower? If getting some free books and learning more about the nature of air and space power, warfare and national security sounds good to you then log onto http://www. au.af.mil/au/aul/aupress/ to view the selection. Building up your personal book

  • Total Force integration is strong at McGuire

    Total force integration -- this phrase might evoke thoughts of an Air National Guard KC-135 from middle America refueling some active-duty fighters on a homeland defense mission, or Air Force Reserve C-130's delivering life sustaining food and supplies to the hurricane battered Gulf Coast. While

  • Why mentoring, pride truly matter

    Pride and mentoring have always been key elements of our profession. However, they are becoming increasingly critical in today's Air Force. As we continue to face the challenges of fleet recapitalization, the global war on terrorism and increased military operations with reduced forces, we must not

  • Upholding the Constitution through oaths

    I first raised my right hand and recited the Oath of Office almost 20 years ago, and I've repeated both the officer and enlisted oaths many times since -- both at my own promotion ceremonies and those of subordinates. But a smart senior master sergeant recently taught me something about the history

  • The Spotlight Shines on the 'Can Do' Team at McGuire

    The "Can Do" Wing is proud to host Maj. Gen. and Mrs. James Hawkins, 18th Air Force Commander, and his Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brye McMillon, to McGuire Air Force Base! Much has happened since their last visit in February 2006. We have launched numerous wing-wide Air Force Smart Operation

  • Take time to appreciate, reflect on present

    If you're anything like me you probably spend a lot of time waiting for something else to happen in your life. I often find myself in a particular situation, with certain people, doing certain things, but I'm waiting for all of that to end so that someone else will be with me, or something else can

  • Is ‘just enough’ good enough for you?

    If you're like many Team McGuire Airmen, you probably started your day off with a rigorous physical training workout at the base gym -- but are you embracing the fitness culture or squeaking by in the back of the pack? We all know the standards and most people have memorized how many push-ups and