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COMMENTARIES

  • Revisiting, examining four elements of leadership

    Whenever I see a new revision of the Professional Development Guide, I find myself reflecting on an experience I had meeting an awards board almost 20 years ago. I was a young staff sergeant and my flight chief was a panel member. He came up with a question from the 1993 revision of the PDG,

  • Air Force building its championship team

    "Brains without competitive hearts are rudderless."- Vince LombardiIt is time to reload and rebuild. It's time for each squadron, group and wing to refocus on what it needs to do to stay on top. The list of awards from 2012 and 2013 is long and distinguished and 2014 is looking to yield another

  • When Customer Service Meets Patient Care

    "Why is there always a line at the Pharmacy or the Lab?" "What do you see on the X-ray?"Anyone working in Radiology, Pharmacy or Lab has heard these questions any number of times. Patients who are tired of waiting, confused, concerned or simply don't want to be there often have these feelings.In the

  • Don't let slip ups distract, focus on good

    As I come to the end of my term as commander for 60th Surgical Operations Squadron and prepare for my retirement, it's a good time to reflect back on the last couple of years. This has been my first real command position. I've served as a flight commander for several years and have served as deputy

  • Promotion ceremonies not just about promotee

    As we go through our busy duty days, there might be an accidental inclination to downplay the importance of some of these ceremonies, such as the promotion ceremony.We should all remember that promotions are not automatic. To be promoted to the next rank requires supervisor recommendation and

  • Leadership Lessons: Do you know our Air Force Heritage?

    On June 28, 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie were assassinated by a Yugoslav nationalist. One month later on July 28, the Austrian-Hungary Empire declared war on Serbia and by mid-August the great powers of Europe would be embroiled in war. Within a short time war

  • Air Force investment in professional development: more than you might think

    The General Electric Women's Network sponsors a conference each year. It has become quite noted within many Fortune 500 companies, not only in the United States, but abroad, making attendance highly sought after. So you can imagine my surprise when I received an invitation to this year's event. GE

  • Understanding sergeant's words: 'I've got your back'

    Seeing those newly selected staff sergeants brought back memories of when I was selected for staff sergeant. Actually, my thoughts went to the night I graduated Airman Leadership School. As I crossed the stage after receiving my completion certificate, my co-workers gathered to congratulate me and

  • Flightlines Submission: Analog Leadership in a Digital World

    In today's military, every service member is a leader, and we all live in a "digital world." Look around any gathering of people; most of us are online with some form of computer or electronic device the majority of time we are awake. At home station or deployed, portable electronic devices and

  • Red Morgan remembered: A 92nd Bombardment Group Medal of Honor recipient

    As we approach the end of July, I am reminded of a truly remarkable event in the heritage of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing that occurred on July 26, 1943. The lineage and honors of the 92nd ARW dates back to the 92nd Bombardment Group of World War II, a B-17 Flying Fortress unit that displayed