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  • Why do we choose the Air Force?

    Often times I look at people to try and figure out why we "do" this thing called the Air Force? Our reasons are as varied as our Air Force members themselves. For some, it was for the educational opportunities. For others it was the desire to go and see places they never would have, if having not

  • Looking forward

    During the past few months, I have been honored to attend my Airmen's college graduations, promoted several Airmen to the next higher grade, and retired a master sergeant after 26 years of proud and honorable military service. These events represent significant milestones in each Airman's life and

  • Travis' reach extends around globe

    When you consider the variety of roles Team Travis Airmen perform and where they are performing them, it's truly amazing the impact our Airmen are having throughout the world. Wherever the U.S. military is engaged, you'll find Team Travis Airmen also engaged! This fact was very evident last week

  • Words of wisdom for newest crop of NCOs

    Yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of being the guest speaker as we hosted our Noncommissioned Officer Induction ceremony. We inducted approximately 97 new staff sergeants into the NCO tier ... congratulations to Team Travis' newest NCOs. I found myself pondering for several hours, trying to

  • Three tips to be a good supervisor

    With our country at war and the fewest people we've had since the creation of our service, we need good supervisors to lead today and to develop our leaders for tomorrow. Being a good supervisor is not easy. It takes time, dedication and patience to gain a subordinate's trust, respect and loyalty to

  • Understanding big picture strengthens Team Travis

    Yesterday I said good-bye to my wife and son and hopped on a C-5 Galaxy mission with a 22nd Airlift Squadron crew to deliver new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles into Iraq. These vehicles will help saves the lives of our troops currently serving there. As always, my spouse Deb was there to

  • Are you "Fit to Fight?"

    There are two more months until my annual fitness test. I just completed another hard exercise routine consisting of cardio, weight-training and core exercises. In the morning, I'll start it all over again. As I look out the window of the fitness center, I'm proud to see all the squadron-focused

  • Take extra time to ensure safety

    On Dec. 7, 2007, I received the worst phone call a commander can get. One of my Airmen was killed in a car accident. In the rain at 2:30 a.m., the car he was riding in was hit by a tractor trailer. I don't know exactly what happened that night, but I am convinced different risk: management

  • Aim high to achieve success

    During our visit to meet with our California Congressional members and staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., last week, Chief Williams and I faced an interesting challenge. Given that we would only have 30 minutes in each member's office, how could we share with them all of the great things our

  • Change an inevitable part of life, Travis' future

    During our visit to meet with our California Congressional members and staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., last week, Chief Williams and I faced an interesting challenge. Given that we would only have 30 minutes in each member's office, how could we share with them all of the great things our