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  • Balance

    Within the past few years, formalized Wingman Days and resiliency training have become a common part of our lives. There are all sorts of terms and programs for helping Airmen cope. One simple term I will offer up is balance.Some people mistakenly think having balance in your life means to be in

  • Unleash the Fury

    Today, as you read this, both the Logistics Compliance Assessment Program and Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Visit inspections are well underway. Additionally, we are poised and ready to demonstrate Travis' ability to deploy and operate in a chemical environment in support of our Operational

  • Perfect Running: Find your passion

    Physical fitness has been a passion of mine for more than a decade. During this time, I've completed several half and full marathons and four Ironman endurance races. I have recorded a nine-minute fit test. At the age of 50, I can still run a six-minute mile. My goal in sharing is not to boast or to

  • Personnel's efforts are much appreciated

    During the past three years, I've been blessed to be able to serve alongside so many professional servicemen and women, civil service personnel and contractors whose sacrifice of time away from family, friends and, in the case of our Reserve members, employers, to serve this nation was nothing short

  • Ready for own Super Bowl

    Super Bowl Sunday. Bring it on. Whether you're a diehard sports fan or not it's hard not to get excited about Super Bowl Sunday It's one of many things about our country that I love. As Americans, we can all take great pride in the Super Bowl because it's competition in its purest form. From the

  • Avoid a 'fiscal cliff' in your life

    The arrival of the new year affords each of us an opportunity to reflect on past decisions and adjust for the future. This is especially true for financial matters as pay adjustments may be applicable and a new tax year begins. So while Congressional leaders deliberate more permanent solutions to

  • Aspire toward proficiency as an Airman, person

    Stop me if you've heard this attitude before: "I wish they would just recognize me for doing my job. I'm tired of people getting recognized for doing a bunch of extra stuff. I'm good at my job, why don't I get recognized?"The real question is, "What is your job?" If you were employed in the civilian

  • Being best all comes down to attitude

    "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." -- Raymond Thornton Chandler, American novilistThe Consolidated Unit Inspection season is in full swing at Travis and we will have a full slate of inspectors evaluating us during the

  • Take the radical leap

    Today in the Air Force we are living in times of uncertainty. It seems as if the operations tempo continues to remain high with no end in sight, force shaping, manpower reductions, budget cuts and 365-day temporary duties are a reality. During these intense times more than ever, leaders must find

  • Visualization critical to goal accomplishment

    No doubt many of us have made some New Year's resolutions for self-improvement or work-related goals we intend to accomplish in the near-term. I would like to share a series of steps which I have used to effectively attain some of my goals. Visualization establishes a mental picture of a successful