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COMMENTARIES

  • Escape to New York

    Last week, if you were to ask me what I knew about the USO, a few things would have come to my mind: Bob Hope of course, but also their centers at major airports and military installations, their seemingly unlimited supply of Girl Scout cookies, Bob Hope, care packages for deployed troops, morale

  • Effectively Communicating

    Successful outcomes depend heavily on effective communication. History illustrates this perspective in individual and family life, the workplace, desperate situations, and on the strategic world stage. Military leaders understand the importance of effective communication in relation to successful

  • See, say, do

    "Head's up!" "Keep your head on a swivel." "Have good situational awareness." "Be aware of your surroundings."Do any of these admonitions sound familiar? If you've played sports, been in the military or attended personal security classes, one or all of them probably do. So, why bring them up now?The

  • Chief retires after 30 years

    As a term to wish for someone's well-being at parting, "farewell" is very appropriate. For my bidding farewell to the Air Force, the term "farewell" feels incredibly less than satisfactory. I simply want to wish so much more for the men and women that will carry on and continue to serve our country

  • 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

  • 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

  • We are Fame's Favored Few: "Higher, Stronger, Faster"

    As I reflect on my time in command of the mighty 92nd Air Refueling Wing, I could not be prouder of you rising to the occasion each and every time over the past two years. What makes me most proud as your commander was you answered your nation's call and in the process, despite challenges that were

  • My Alma Mater

    I recently visited my alma mater and although it doesn't have a football team, cheerleaders, or a mascot, it does provide a terrific gateway opportunity to secondary education. The Community College of the Air Force has been around since 1972 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges

  • Scars of DUI: It ends with me

    As a young child, you don't think much if someone doesn't show up when they're supposed to because you have better, "more important" things to worry about; like bugs and dolls. They're just another shape flashing around you in your own little world.Occasionally, a child will stop and ask a question