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COMMENTARIES

  • Why do we wait?

    As I approached the exit of a building, I noticed a group of Airmen, both commissioned and NCOs, standing as if they could not open the doors to leave. I wondered if the doors were locked or if there was some type of exercise going on that prevented the group from leaving the building.A technical

  • Service before self is our way of life

    What comes to mind when you reflect on our core value of service before self? For some, the immediate thoughts are long hours, forced family separations, austere living conditions and dangerous jobs. While hardships are certainly part of our military duties, service really means a way of life that

  • Find excellence in your life

    How do you tangibly describe the concept of excellence to those in your sphere of influence? Because of our diverse backgrounds and unique experiences, each of us has formulated our individual definitions of excellence, but few share a common baseline definition. I find biographies are a great means

  • Leave your shell behind; the lesson of the lobster

    As a child growing up in New York City, I didn't have much, but I did have a pet lobster and an early philosophy lesson (okay, it was actually a crayfish, but in my youth I didn't know the difference). Every morning when I woke, the first thing I did was run to the fish tank to see my "lobster."One

  • 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