Commentaries - Page 11

Of Dukes, Dodges and Resiliency
January 26, 2012 — Sometimes I feel like a character from the 80's TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard." A devilishly-handsome, Dodge-driving victim of circumstance and bad luck who, through no fault of my own, keeps getting thrown into unbelievable predicaments where there seems to be no escape. The Boss Hoggs, Roscoes and random evil-doing strangers always seem to get...

Being Excellent
September 22, 2011 — What does it mean to be excellent? Webster's Dictionary defines it as superior; first-class. As an Airman we hear the term "stellar," associated with Airmen that are excellent. These are the ones that stand out above the rest, and set themselves apart. The rewards for being excellent are innumerable. For example: recognition, honor and a sense of...

Chief's Corner -- Every job is a self portrait
August 15, 2011 — Many of us may have heard the phrase, "Every job is a self-portrait. Autograph your work with excellence." However, have we stopped to consider that the way we accomplish our work on a daily basis, autographs the self portrait of our organizations? Our immediate duty sections, elements, flights, squadrons, groups and wings are representations of...

Essential leadership traits
August 9, 2011 — Over the span of a career, one has the opportunity to hear many leaders speak and provide their philosophy on leadership traits. In some cases, the words or examples they use will resonate with you personally. Which speakers or which leadership ideas resonate with you will be individually dependent, and influenced by your upbringing and own...

We're Ready ... Bring on the CI!
August 4, 2011 — Fellow members of the 89th Airlift Wing, our preparations are complete, and we are poised to show the Air Mobility Command Inspector General team arriving Wednesday why "expertise matters" and how our people and programs reflect our motto: "Perfection is the Standard!"I could not be more proud of our SAM FOX team's accomplishments, mission...

Leadership - Being a part of something bigger than yourself
July 21, 2011 — Just last week, I attended a Senior NCO Induction Ceremony. The event was held at an upscale hotel downtown, with more than 400 people in attendance, including Air Force Chief of Staff, General Norton Schwartz. It was a premier event, with Air Force District of Washington Command Chief Master Sgt. Battenberg as the guest speaker, and 95 Technical...

Chief's Corner - Team Andrews and Team Resiliency
July 8, 2011 — So you have worked hard ... sacrificed long hours, even given more than a few CI Saturdays and Sundays. Your family and loved ones may have expressed concern that you were not spending enough quality time with them as of late. The huge 2011 Joint Service Open House event sandwiched between Compliance Inspection preparation and the CI itself,...

From the Top - Total Force
July 8, 2011 — The Air Force has experienced a great deal over the past ten years. The numerous contingency and crisis actions around the world requiring Air Force assets and assistance continue to stress the need for airpower, and the Total Force continues to answer the call. With the active component asked to do more and more, the Air Force Reserve component...

Chief's Corner - Helpful reminders during the CI
June 13, 2011 — We have all watched time slip away as we diligently worked to ensure the programs we run are compliant for the on-going inspection. With the Compliance Inspection upon us, there are a couple of things that we should remind ourselves of during this time.Although CI's can be challenging, they should be viewed as a positive experience. Inspections...

Diamond Compliance Corner - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
June 13, 2011 — A popular book title says, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's all small stuff." The "small stuff" however, reflects each Airman's respect for Air Force rules no matter how small of importance they may appear to have. At times, it is the "small stuff" that is not done or is overlooked because it seems tedious.Air Force customs and courtesies,...