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COMMENTARIES

  • Warrior Airmen heart of contingency response force

    As I near the end of my tour as a squadron commander, I can't help but feel a little misty-eyed thinking about the amazing Airmen in my unit. I often tell them how proud I am of their efforts, of all they've accomplished, but words seem inadequate. Therefore, I'd like to share a day in the life of

  • A real hero walks among us

    Flipping through the pages of a comic book, I recognize the same story line I've read a thousand times; a superhero uses special powers to defeat a malicious villain with no regard for his own safety. We idolize superheroes because they keep us safe at any cost. We feel comfortable with this

  • Finding those heroes among us

    It's amazing how in the most normal of life's situations, you can have an encounter that adds perspective to your life and reminds you of what's really important.I had an encounter like this recently while shopping at the base commissary at Scott Air Force Base. It started as soon as I entered the

  • AMC command video defines what we do, why we do it

    During our recent wing commander's call and Air Mobility Command Safety Day we watched the 2012 AMC mission video, "AMC on Wings of Hope." The video was moving and gave me a great sense of pride in our Airmen and our mission. It highlighted what we do here at Travis Air Force Base and within AMC and

  • Make each day count

    For millions of people, this past Superbowl weekend was all about the National Football League's big game featuring the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. For both teams and their fans, it was the culmination of an entire year's worth of ups and downs, dealing with adversity and injury

  • Spiritual Resilience--Focus on the why

    I'm currently reading a book on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's reading list titled "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. In his book, he chronicles the success of notable companies led by visionaries. Think of your favorite product or service. They probably came from one of the visionaries Sinek

  • Use judgment with the advice you get

    During my time in the Air Force, I have worked for many great leaders who in turn have given me tons of advice -  some good and some bad. We have all met the dorm room lawyer handing out advice. During our lifetimes, there is no shortage of tips, advice and guidance offered to us. The trick is to

  • My 30 minutes with the AMC command chief

    It was a cold and snowy Friday afternoon. McChord Field, which somewhat resembled an abandoned ghost town, was covered with more than nine inches of snow. Amid the unfavorable weather conditions, Air Mobility Command's command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Kaiser, was still able to visit the

  • Airman's two cents on Incentive Flight

    We all play vital roles to our missions' overall success. From the top-tier decision-makers, brand new Airmen and everyone in between, we embody certain elements that ensure we constantly obtain excellence as one, undivided, team.However, sometimes it's easy to forget the impact we make on the big

  • Preparing Airmen who get America to the fight

    The Mobility Operations School In ActionAt every impact point in the mobility enterprise there is a complex network of professionals trained by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center ensuring that it's all done right. This network features units tasked to deploy equipment and personnel, aerial