• Staff sergeant beats cancer

    For many people Independence Day is all about celebration, spending time with family and watching fireworks light up the night sky. However, on July 4, 2014, there was no celebrating for Staff Sgt. Richard L. Johnson.On that fateful day at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., the 660th Aircraft

  • Balance is essential for resiliency of our Airmen

    In our nation's recent history, with an ever-changing environment, our stress levels have increased with events.Frequent deployments, budget constraints, furloughs, Reduction-In-Force actions and recession all contribute the strain.  It is difficult to focus on the balance of the four pillars:

  • Focus on what's important in order to lead

    The Air Force is a leadership organization. Everyone who serves will, at some point, need to step to the front and direct others, therefore, you need to know where you stand.Every one of us needs to know what is important in order to effectively lead. With that in mind, I present my top 10 list of

  • Wing commander takes final flight before departure

    "The time for reflection will come later," said Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander. "Today was just fun."On Tuesday, Martin flew his final flight with the 21st Airlift Squadron before departing Travis Air Force Base, Calif., this weekend to Korea where he will take over as Special

  • Farewell Golden Bears and stay strong

    I have a framework I like to use when facing challenges: In the beginning, start strong; in the middle, stay strong; and at the end, finish strong.While simple, it is not necessarily easy to execute.During the past 19 months, I shared that framework of "start strong, stay strong, and finish strong"

  • Travis center named best in Air Mobility Command

    Travis Air Force Base, California's Airman and Family Readiness Center was recently named Air Mobility Command's Program of the Year for 2014."It is an outstanding honor to win this award at the AMC level," said Shirley Collins, Airman and Family Services flight chief. "I believe we have the best

  • Commanding presence

    Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander and his wife, Holly, are the Air Mobility Command nominees for the 2015 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award.The annual award recognizes an Air Force wing commander and spouse who have exhibited innovation, commitment and a selfless spirit of

  • True professionals must value honesty, integrity

    Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines professionalism as "the skill, good judgment and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well."In today's Air Force, there is not necessarily a consensus when it comes to what a professional is. Most of the disciplinary and

  • Stand up against dating violence

    February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Family Advocacy program at David Grant USAF Medical Center is hosting events to reflect its theme, "Don't Stand By, Stand Up." Activities include a poster contest with the theme "Digital Dating Violence" and a bowling event for teens.For the

  • Slicing off PIE in work place makes difference

    As we recently celebrated the life and extraordinary efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King and as we honor our great presidents on upcoming Presidents Day, have you ever wondered if you can make a difference or influences others? Have you done your part in your job performance or does your involvement