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  • Think OPSEC

    Social networking sites on the World Wide Web can be fun places to surf, hang out and keep in touch with friends and family, but keep in mind not everyone in the world has good intentions and your information on the web could fall into the wrong hands. For example, if you were going on vacation, you

  • An equation for success: "Aptitude plus attitude equals altitude"

    Aptitude and attitude are both essential attributes for success: aptitude and attitude will ultimately determine your altitude. It's a notion I see proven again and again by the members in my organizations and at duty stations throughout our Air Force. A proper focus coupled with an ever-expanding

  • Feedback … are we doing it right?

    Integrity, service and excellence. These may seem like three simple words, but as our core values, they serve as the ideals that inspire Airmen to make our institution the best and most respected Air Force in the world. One method of instilling and reinforcing our core values, while enabling

  • The 'happy' medium between OPSEC and social networking: Can it be achieved?

    I can recall sitting in my office at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, when I first realized that e-mail was going to revolutionize our way of doing business. I remember thinking to myself, 'Wow, I just got an e-mail from a two-star general congratulating me on my promotion to lieutenant colonel.' In the

  • Family

    I would like to begin my first of what I hope to be many articles in this publication by simply saying "thank you." Thank you for the very warm welcome you extended to me and my family. Robin, Taylor, Starner, Mari and I are extremely excited and blessed to be here and become part of the Team Travis

  • Send me

    Several years ago while assigned to the Pentagon I saw a painting that I have never forgotten. The painting hangs in a staircase near the office of the Secretary of Defense. On the large canvas is an Airman in uniform kneeling with his family at the altar of a church. The caption below the painting

  • Farewell to commander

    Over the past few weeks I've had the high honor and privilege to serve as the 60th Air Mobility Wing's interim command chief. One of the many benefits of the position is to write a weekly commentary for our Tailwind. As I compose this article, I hear the distinctive noise of C-5 Galaxy engines

  • Voluntary Protection Program: preparing for the AMC mock audit

    As Team Travis continues to celebrate the Critical Days of Summer and also recover from our Independence Day festivities, we need to ensure that our safety consciousness travels with us during all of our activities whether they be high risk or not. History demonstrates that even the most simple,

  • Celebrate freedom safely

    Happy Independence Day America! This weekend is a great opportunity to spend some much deserved time enjoying barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks with family and friends celebrating our nation's 233rd year of freedom. As you celebrate freedom, it is important to keep in mind those past and

  • Command chief says goodbye to Travis

    Team Travis it's Friday and what another grand day to behold. Tonight Charlene, Dominique and I will celebrate the culmination of three years of challenges, great times, forged friendship and one incredible ride. Thank you for the memories. We've watched Airmen come and go only to have others pick