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  • What would you say in your Letter from a Birmingham Jail?

    There are times when we may be tempted to question ourselves regarding our principles or methods for promoting them. There are others, even friends, who might add to our self-doubts with their own. Fortunately, we can learn from historical examples of those who successfully stood firm to their

  • Heritage: the untold story

    Last week, I highlighted two lesser-known African-American historical figures. This week, I will conclude the second part of my commentary with two more historical figures. A. Philip Randolph Raised in abolitionist traditions by his minister father, A. Philip Randolph mirrored those beliefs for more

  • Service before self is our way of life

    What comes to mind when you reflect on our core value of service before self? For some, the immediate thoughts are long hours, forced family separations, austere living conditions and dangerous jobs. While hardships are certainly part of our military duties, service really means a way of life that

  • Find excellence in your life

    How do you tangibly describe the concept of excellence to those in your sphere of influence? Because of our diverse backgrounds and unique experiences, each of us has formulated our individual definitions of excellence, but few share a common baseline definition. I find biographies are a great means

  • Political activity rules

    According to the Federal Election Commission, as of Jan. 11, there were 326 candidates for President. As the 2012 Presidential election draws closer, political fever is on the rise. Debates are taking place across the country as candidates discuss the issues and rally their supporters. Regardless of

  • Warrior Airmen heart of contingency response force

    As I near the end of my tour as a squadron commander, I can't help but feel a little misty-eyed thinking about the amazing Airmen in my unit. I often tell them how proud I am of their efforts, of all they've accomplished, but words seem inadequate. Therefore, I'd like to share a day in the life of

  • Overcome obstacles by going with what you know

    Often the things blocking our path in life can help us find the way to our goals. Understanding those obstacles can help us focus on our goals and give us clues to overcome the barriers. When encountering an obstacle, remind yourself that obstacles are not your enemies; they are your teachers. Every

  • AMC command video defines what we do, why we do it

    During our recent wing commander's call and Air Mobility Command Safety Day we watched the 2012 AMC mission video, "AMC on Wings of Hope." The video was moving and gave me a great sense of pride in our Airmen and our mission. It highlighted what we do here at Travis Air Force Base and within AMC and

  • Make each day count

    For millions of people, this past weekend was all about the National Football League's big game featuring the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. For both teams and their fans, it was the culmination of an entire year's worth of ups and downs, dealing with adversity and injury and

  • Who can I turn to? The IG.

    The name Inspector General often invokes images of Operational Readiness Inspections and inspection teams. However, at the installation level, our job is to focus on complaint resolution and manage the Fraud, Waste and Abuse program. The first responsibility is to manage a successful complaint