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  • Leadership — A culture in today’s Air Force

    Today, leadership in the military is found in every aspect of our lives. We are challenged each day to find opportunities to become more efficient, manage programs, motivate people and take care of families. In many ways, leadership is a culture in today's Air Force. Growing up in Connecticut, I had

  • Fitness, the Airman Battle Uniform, a little in between

    First thing I need to do is to let ya'll know (since we are a sensitive society these days) the opinions expressed here are my own, and it's only a coincidence if you agree with them. Now I've been around now for about 23 years and some change, and there's a lot going on in and around our Air Force

  • DoD Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program restarting

    The Department of Defense has mandated the restart of the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program. The threat of reduced mission effectiveness, increased workplace stress and attack are real through the weaponization of Anthrax. For those in eligible categories, get your Anthrax vaccination updated

  • Celebrate a spirit of gratitude

    Be thankful! During temporary duty in San Antonio this week, I had the privilege of visiting patients at Brooke Army Medical Center -- one of the world's leading care centers for burn victims. It was a visit I won't forget! Why? Because I had the opportunity to visit our wounded heroes from Iraq and

  • Personnel records readiness: Are you ready?

    Because change is the one thing you can count on, take time now to review your personnel records to ensure they are ready for whatever is around the next corner. Air Force Personnel Center officials are establishing an annual campaign to encourage Airmen to review their records at the beginning of

  • Back to basics -- Don't forget principles

    I'm a firm believer that everything you need to know to be successful in the Air Force you learned in basic training. The principles engrained in us by the Military Training Instructor's from the moment we arrived at Lackland Air Force Base, until the day we left, set us up for success as United

  • AIDS, a life, not death sentence

    Though not an interesting topic for discussion, AIDS has made its way into almost every person's life in one form or another. Secrecy about the disease has been lifted and the associated treatments have lengthened many life spans ... but it is not a gentle journey for the afflicted or for those who

  • Service before self

    In last week's editorial I expressed how proud I am of the "Can Do" attitude that I see demonstrated around the base on a daily basis -- but I'm not alone! As a mobility center of excellence, Team McGuire is a gathering place for mobility experts from around the command and the Air Force. This past

  • Team McGuire: Get Energized!

    Remember the days when you would grab a soda and just throw the can into the trash (without a second thought) when you were finished? Well, those days have fallen by the wayside. Our recycling culture has transformed our habit patterns and environmental mindset. Now we're in the process of

  • AF history, progress, future determined by risk takers

    “Any organization that wants to grow has to take risks,” said retired Gen. Chuck Horner, the air boss of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. “And the more you stick your neck out, the greater the opportunity for failure.” That was true for the early pioneers of U.S. military aviation. They