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  • The Check is in the Mail

    Not too long ago the phrase "the check is in the mail" literally meant money was being sent to you through the post office; however, the advent of electronic funds transfer and e-banking have all but rendered this payment mechanism obsolete. Today this phrase is playfully used as sarcasm for owing

  • 21st AS helps out overseas

    The 21st Airlift Squadron, deployed as the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron was recently tasked with a rare humanitarian assistance mission to airlift supplies into southern Tajikistan. According to various sources, including MSNBC, this region recently experienced devastating floods which

  • Who moved my squadron

    A standard when discussing organizational behavior is "Who Moved My Cheese?" An international bestseller by Dr. Spencer Johnson following four individuals living in a maze with the daily task of finding cheese. They each have different approaches, establish different routines and become complacent

  • AF safety officials launch Critical Days of Summer campaign

    Air Force safety officials are set to kick off the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign May 28 through Sept. 7. As much as you would like to think that nothing could happen to you, the fact is the real statistics are pretty grim.Some risks are constant, but summer brings increased activity which

  • Whose responsibility is it?

    Whose responsibility is it? That is a question that seems to come up more and more in work place discussions. You pick the topic and invariably this question will come up. Let me share with you my thoughts on responsibility and accountability that have stemmed from my 26+ years in the Air Force. I

  • Mentorship vital to personal, professional life

    If you head any organization, business or family, learning to mentor others is one of the most important things you will ever do as its leader. Mentorship without a doubt has an incredibly high return on investment. It not only helps the individuals you mentor by making them more confident,

  • New PT standards tougher, but so are our Airmen

    For some Airmen, just thinking about the new physical training test gets their heart racing with anticipation. We are well-aware that the Air Force's new training standards will take effect July 1. That means we have about a month-and-a-half to prepare for the new standard of fitness. We have an

  • Airmen need to help one another

    This week Air Mobility Command took a day to stand down daily operations and discuss the importance of the wingman concept and its applicability to ensuring that we, as Airmen, are taking care of and looking out for each other 24/7 365. This stand down was directed due to the steep increase in

  • Carry Our Nation’s Flag Proudly

    Every so often, I am reminded of what it means to be an Airman in today's Air Force ... what it means to step up and carry our nation's flag. It is not an easy job, it is not always glamorous and the fact is we are a nation at war. However, when we volunteered, we all swore an oath in front of our

  • Modern Airman making history

    First, let me express my heartfelt appreciation to our Team Travis warriors for continuously answering the nation's call to serve. Over the past six months in command I've had the pleasure of meeting so many of you, and in our short conversations, I am reminded of the tremendous sacrifices you and