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  • Wingman concept essential to safety

    I am sad to report our streak of no DUIs came to an end last week. Though disappointed the streak ended, I am very proud of the 45 days we went without a DUI. Speaking with the rest of the base’s leadership, none of us can remember a period that long in quite a while. What this shows me is that our

  • Working with others inspires leaders

    The opportunity to serve and work each day with some of the brightest, most capable people our country has to offer inspires us to lead. We have been fortunate to work for and with some great Americans, men and women [officers, enlisted and civilians] who place service before self each and every day

  • Leaders create foundation for future

    Defining leadership and explaining why I lead is a challenge, but searching within to determine why you have chosen a career that demands leadership is even more daunting. As I pondered the question it became clear that my reasons have changed over the years. A career in the military carries a

  • Travis’ command chief bids farewell

    It has been a very short eight months in California and already I am saying goodbye. Strange! Although the family and I have experienced a few short stays during our almost 25 years in the Air Force, this one is much different. Of the many reasons Travis has been distinct from other assignments, the

  • Airmen success inspires chief

    Leadership is the most exciting and beneficial thing that has occurred in my military life. As a leader I am motivated by a myriad of things. The first of which is the idea I learned from my parents that you can do anything you place your mind to. I am not bound by the rules that most prescribe to

  • Why I Lead

    My inspiration to lead varies from day-to-day and moment-to-moment, but always with the same goal, to contribute and make a difference. The sense of pride you feel knowing that you are part of something as awesome as our Air Force motivates me to do my very best. The trust and faith our Air Force,

  • Making a Difference

    What is your inspiration and motivation to serve in the Air Force? Inspiration to serve and lead in the Air Force may come from many sources and is varied for each Airman. Personally, I have aspired to lead in the Air Force to make a difference. As I have advanced to higher leadership positions I

  • Safety remains primary concern at Travis

    As usual, the Travis Team has had a busy week. Thank you for continuing to work hard while keeping safety at the forefront of your mind. Command chief farewell Let me be the first to wish farewell and good luck to the 60th AMW Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brye McMillon and his wife Marie as they

  • ORM minimizes risks

    Earlier in my career I had the privilege of flying with generals at the highest levels of command. While that provided a view of the Air Force not seen by many, it is not that experience which impressed me. No, what impressed me was just how down to earth many of those gentlemen were and how much

  • Keep safety, people you work with in mind

    The Air Force spends a lot of money annually to make sure that we do our jobs safely with an acceptable amount of risk. Some pessimists would argue that it is not that they care so much for the individual as the bottom dollar. It is cheaper to practice safety than to replace and retrain an