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  • My three 's to success

    I'm reminded as I go through C-130 requalification training of our love affair with memory aides. From flying operations to air base opening, we use "catch phrases" to help us remember important ideas that we often find difficult to recall. I would like to add one more to your leadership toolbox.

  • Our Warrior Creed

    Sixteen months ago our Air Force introduced the Airman's Creed. The creed proudly declares Airmen's warrior ethos embodied in those brave souls who serve today or have served in the past. While our primary mission is to fly, fight and win, our Airmen are also heavily engaged with the enemy in a

  • One time drug use lands Airman in jail

    On July 24, an airman basic told a panel of court members that he snorted two lines of cocaine because he was bored. The Airman said he went to a local party with some civilian friends and was asked if he wanted to do some cocaine. He initially turned it down. When asked again 45 minutes later, he

  • Your three words

    Have you watched ABC News' Good Morning America video segment entitled "Your Three Words?" From military spouses and their children saying "I Miss You" to their loved ones in Iraq or the young couple celebrating with the sign "Having a Baby," the video uploads have been eloquent expressions of life

  • First impressions are lasting impressions

    Remember the first time you met your military training instructor? I'm sure most of us reading this article even remember what he or she may have said during those first few moments. That first meeting was probably so profound, that in many cases, it left a lasting first impression that stayed with

  • Look in the mirror!

    Team Travis once again it's Friday! Time for relaxation for most of us and for others; well the mission never takes weekends off. I read an article from a good friend and instantly, I knew it was one you would enjoy ... look in the mirror! How long has it been since you looked in the mirror? You are

  • Leadership key to success

    Have you ever wondered what makes a person a great leader? What enables someone to remain calm and focused when calamity and chaos are all around them? What innate trait or ability is ingrained in someone to motivate, drive and lead a collective group of unknowns to unimaginable heights? Remember

  • Travis teamwork makes presidential visit a success

    This past week I had the distinct pleasure of being the wing point-of-contact for the arrival and departure of President Bush here at Travis. While it was an honor to help facilitate the president's travel, and it was certainly exciting to see it all happen, the best part of the experience for me

  • First sergeants play key leadership role

    You've heard it before, and it's true; our enlisted force is the best in the world and the envy of Air Forces around the globe. Over the years, through education, experience and leadership training, we've developed strong and highly effective leaders. Our first sergeants are at the tip of the spear

  • Back to basics ... what basics?

    Much of the recent Air Force focus and strategy revolves around a return to "the basics." That is, we are re-energizing our efforts to solidify and employ basic core technical skills rather than succumb to a "razzle-dazzle, gee-whiz" veneer that distracts users, customers and receivers (and maybe