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  • Do whatever it takes to stay safe

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - As we look toward the Labor Day holiday and the end of the active summer months, I want to take a moment and tell you how very proud I am of the work you are doing here at home and around the world.Each of you is making a difference in our world every day. Whether you're

  • Comprehensive Airmen extends to civilians

    As the Air Force sets new parameters to tackle the health and wellness of our Airmen, the following discussion will not solely focus on the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness paradigm. Rather, I'd like to dig deeper into the color and make-up of our Airmen across the board and discuss much deeper issues

  • Base makes airpower happen

    Hello Team Travis -- Airpower! It's great to be back in Northern California amongst friends and serving alongside of America's greatest Airmen. Nancy and I are honored to, again, be members of the Travis family, a team that continues to exude excellence at every turn. With your recent Operational

  • You, Me, and the Mission

    Recent events and interactions here at Travis Air Force Base stressed the importance of marrying what you and I do on a daily basis - executing our dual-hatted mission - with the greater Air Force mission. Conversations with Travis warriors during the recent Operation Readiness Exercise as well as

  • “If I had to rate you today, where would you stand”

    Throughout my career, I've taken measures to ensure my rating reflects my efforts. I facilitated honest discussions with each of my supervisors and knew exactly where I stood at all times. The only thing I've ever expected from them is honesty and I've been fortunate to have good supervisors

  • What message are you sending?

    A jury finds an Airman guilty of using hard drugs on multiple occasions. Through the course of the investigation we find this Airman had a history of poor performance including dereliction of duty and lying with multiple letters of counseling and reprimand leading up to the bust. This is usually

  • The little brown book vital to Airman's success

    What if I told you all the answers to being a good supervisor are found in one book? Most of you would look at me like I was crazy. Ok, this book might not have all the answers, but I consider it to be one of the best books around for setting your Airmen up for success. It provides each of us the

  • Core Values and wingman fitness

    Our Air Force core values can be applied to all facets of our lives, on and off duty. How can we apply them to fitness?Integrity first: During your last practice physical training test, were your "buddies" pulling a little too hard on that measuring tape? They're not doing you any favors -- the

  • Education not optional for today’s Airmen

    Contrary to popular belief, seeking education is not optional in today's Air Force. Academic responsibilities are clearly outlined in three different chapters of Air Force Instruction 36-2618. The guidance states that junior enlisted Airmen, noncommissioned officers and senior NCOs are to "pursue

  • Keep the train on the tracks

    As we enter the summer months, one thing that is typical for a military organization is a Change of Command as new leaders step in to take the unit guidon from departing leaders who gave their all and performed well. This summer is no different for the 60th Air Mobility Wing and other units on