• Work order flow

    Your door knob is a little wobbly. You fill out a work order and then you ask, "When is it going to be done?" Airman First Class Brandon Griebel, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron dig permit coordinator, says this is the number one questions he gets asked. In order to ensure that work orders are done

  • Why character really matters to all of us

    When it comes to leadership, competencies determine what a person can do.Commitment determines what they want to do and character determines what they will do. Character is the foundation for effective decision-making. Mistakes are made because of a leader's shortcomings in his or her competencies.

  • Our job to greet Airmen, families

    Permanent Change of Station season is upon us once again and it is time to say goodbye to some of our leaders, co-workers, subordinates and friends. Part of our military tradition is transitioning from one location to another, diversifying in our leadership and followership experiences. This is the

  • Apply OPSEC in social networking

    Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are great ways to connect with people, share information and market products and services. However, these sites can also provide adversaries, such as terrorists, spies and criminals, with the critical information they need to disrupt the mission

  • Martin assumes command of 60th Air Mobility Wing

    Col. Corey Martin assumed command of the 60th Air Mobility Wing from Col. Dwight Sones during the wing's change of command ceremony Monday in Hangar P14 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.Martin takes leadership of the largest wing in Air Mobility Command in terms of personnel, arriving from Manas

  • Drop it like it's hot: Hangar unveils fire-suppressant system

    Within five minutes 1,000 gallons of fire-suppressant foam was released from Hangar 818, leaving a 6-foot layer of foam in the 85,000 square-foot building Wednesday at Travis Air Force Base, Calif."This is a new high expansion foam system," said Casey Covone, Desert Design and Construction Company.

  • Details matter in all parts of lives

    During the past week, I could not help but consider the birth of our nation and our service. Our nation was born out of a hope of a better life and better way to govern. The Air Force was born out of innovation and the theory that there is a better way to defend our nation. As an independent force,

  • Wing commander's simple parting: Thank you

    Next Tuesday, Travis will host a wing Change of Command ceremony. At this ceremony, I will pass our 60th Air Mobility Wing guidon to my replacement Col. Corey Martin. As my final commentary in the Tailwind, I'd like to take a few moments to thank each of you.For the past two years, I've arrived at

  • Fitness crucial in Air Force careers

    Fitness has been, and always will be a cornerstone of your career as you develop in the Air Force. Without fitness your ability to produce as an effective warfighter is hampered and you cannot move forward without it. Airmen are responsible for knowing when their fit test is due. Plan in advance to

  • Coping skills can build resilience

    The demanding military environment often causes stress, whether it's experienced during a difficult deployment or readjusting to daily life at home. Some people may turn to food or alcohol to cope, but these habits can lead you down an unhealthy path. Being behaviorally fit means controlling your