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  • Building network helps on path to making chief

    As a young Airmen, do you have your sights targeted on chief master sergeant? I am very pleased to personally know several Travis Airmen who are focused on hitting that target. This afternoon, the members of Airmen Committed to Excellence here at Travis will take direct aim at all the chief master

  • The Doolittle Raid remembered

    I'll admit it, I'm a history geek. I enjoy the black and white documentaries on the History Channel. Even as a young boy, I marveled at the accomplishments and bravery of the World War II generation.In 1972, while living in California, I attended an air show and watched a fly-by of a B-25. The

  • Success comes when units become like families

    You only need to pick up the latest copy of Air Force Times to realize one of the hot topics among Airmen and our leaders in today's Air Force is fitness, in particular the infamous Physical Training Test.Being a 44-year-old prior-service (entered Air Force in 1987, got out in 1991, came back in

  • Sequestration's uncertainty clouds LRAFB

    Our base, the Air Force and Department of Defense are currently experiencing the effects of sequestration. There is no doubt that the 9 percent budget cut across all DoD programs will affect our mission and you. This week I want to talk to you about getting through times of uncertainty. In order to

  • Air power energized by use of resources

    One of my favorite sayings is flexibility is the key to airpower. As sequestration takes hold, coupled with budget constraints, it may become our battle cry. We live in uncertain times and the resources that appeared abundant last year will have to stretch to cover our mission.The definition of

  • Eye contact one way to communicate with Airmen

    It's often been stated by United States Air Force leaders that the mission comes first or it's for the best interest of the Air Force. With that said, I would argue that if we expect the mission to come first and if it's truly in the best interest of the Air Force, we need to understand the human

  • Leadership during uncertain times

    It seems like every week the headlines on the front of Air Force, Navy or Army Times, or the major news outlets brings more bad news about the coming budget cuts, force reductions or other issues that will impact our units.Just last week, the most recent budget debate known as sequestration

  • Diamond Tip: The biggest impression

    A while back, I was sitting with a group of young Airmen and one of them asked me, "What one thing made the biggest impression on you during your career?" I thought for a moment, but truth be told, I was stumped. Instead, I asked the Airmen to let me think about it and I would make it the subject of

  • All I want is my two front teeth ... or a mouth guard

    Imagine joining your squadron's intramural softball team. You buy a glove, a ball and the proper shoes. You practice with your team. Then, after donning the team's jersey and showing up to the softball diamond for your first game, you take your position on the field.It's game time! An opposing team

  • Don't just fill squares ... Make a difference!

    The term, "Filling Squares" has created a negative connotation causing our Airmen to shy away from doing the things expected of all Airmen. I would like to share my perspective regarding the filling squares comment I hear so often. I have sat on many boards for various types of awards and while