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  • Don’t forget to stretch

    Having had the privilege to work with the Air Force Men's and Women's Volleyball teams last year, it came to my attention how many people do not stretch properly before workouts. During the three-week tryouts for the teams, I saw many elite-level athletes with injuries that could have easily been

  • Preparation brings success

    Success doesn't come to those with the will to succeed; it comes to those with the will to prepare! Next week we begin another three-day, round-the-clock exercise designed to test our ability to deploy. We routinely exercise and test our processes to ensure we accomplish the mission as efficiently

  • Team Travis making impressive AFSO 21 progress

    This week, two members of our AFSO 21 Team, Capt. Darren Long and Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Vallance, and I had the opportunity to participate in a two-day Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century training off-site in Seattle, Wash. We were absolutely impressed with process improvement

  • Conducting yourself appropriately while in uniform

    About a month ago, I discussed the importance of exhibiting a professional military image. However, my article focused on passing the eyeball test when wearing the uniform. More specifically, I stated the importance for commanders to scrutinize their members in uniform even if they are able to pass

  • Leading "Swiss Army Knife" Airmen

    In an era when technological advances are generating the need for new units like F-22 and unmanned aerial vehicle squadrons, good old-fashioned teamwork and versatility are driving the need for another type of unit--Air Mobility Command's two-year-old Contingency Response Groups. Eight months ago, I

  • Recognizing Airmen's efforts

    Accolades come from many different sources including our superiors, our peers, our families and even complete strangers. Each of us reacts to recognition differently. Some of us are embarrassed and humbled by the honor--others crave it, are motivated by it and gain self-esteem from it. Whichever

  • Thank you Team Travis

    It takes a total team effort: active duty, Reservists, families and our civilian counterparts to accomplish our mission. Our civilians are an integral part of Team Travis and provide a tremendous amount of stability to our work force. Last week I had the privilege of being a board member for Air

  • Perspectives of a rookie squadron commander

    It has been my pleasure and honor serving as interim commander to the outstanding men and women of the 60th Dental Squadron. When I started this job last September, I worried about how I would perform in a significant leadership position. Having proudly served on active duty for almost 18 years now,

  • The honor of being a servicemember

    "The honor is all mine!" These were my words as I carefully corrected my young Airman. I'll explain further, but first I have to provide a little background. It seems like just a short time ago the 60th Aerial Port Squadron sent off more than 170 Airmen in multiple waves to nine different locations

  • Take time to recognize your Airmen's hard work

    Tonight we, the 60th Air Mobility Wing, culminate the year 2006 with our Annual Awards Banquet with our theme being "A Salute to America's First Choice." I know you've purchased your ticket, dusted off your mess dress/semi-formal attire, purchased a new gown or suit for what is certain to be an