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  • Proud to be an Airman

    As I walk around base visiting the different organizations and meeting our Airmen, I often wonder how people view me as their command chief. I mean, "do I look the part, am I visible enough and do they consider me the right person to represent our enlisted force in the 60th Air Mobility Wing." I

  • Clear, concise communications key to maintaining air power

    I've attended an enormous amount of lectures, and more times than not, the orator began their speech on how our Air Force is changing. I must admit, I'm no different. It's important for everyone to know and understand why we are transforming and why we are all immersed in this massive wave of

  • 2006 was an incredible year for Team Travis

    This is the last opportunity I'll have to converse with you before the New Year. We were extremely busy in this year and despite the huge turnover in wing leadership and the new innovative ideas we delivered unto you, 2006 was a great year for America's First Choice, "Team Travis." As we approach

  • Chief encourages Airmen to support wing, squadron functions

    Party, party, party! I hope everyone is enjoying themselves as we celebrate and give thanks during this festive time of year. Please tell me you are going to attend or have attended your squadron's holiday party. Don't be one of those people that say, "I'm not attending that party, I work with them

  • Warfighter Laser Surgery Center - a site for sore eyes

    We are privileged to be members of the greatest air and space force in the history of mankind. Our Air Force has leveraged this nation's technological strengths to give us an overwhelming advantage over any potential enemy. It is truly awe inspiring to witness the performance of our newest

  • Email should not replace face to face interaction

    "Hi, I haven't received your response to the tasking I sent you and yesterday was the deadline." "I didn't receive a tasking." "Well, I sent you a reminder via email two days ago." How many times have you heard that statement, "I sent you an email." I often wonder how we managed before that

  • Air Force may change, but leadership does not

    Well by now you've heard me discuss or read about my perspective regarding how our Air Force is changing. I believe at the end of the day we will be a more compact and agile force ... ultimately, a more combat capable force. My opinion is not derived from the fact that we (Air Force) are currently

  • Be proud of Air Force Heritage

    As we look back over the 60 years since the Air Force was established, we find our proud Airmen contributing to every major military campaign, establishing air and space world dominance and supporting humanitarian operations around the world. Team Travis members have been on the tip of the spear on

  • Pride should be obvious in base, personal appearance

    As the command chief I've had numerous opportunities to speak at different venues. One of my favorites is speaking to our Airmen at the First Term Airmen Center. The size of the class usually ranges somewhere between 25 to 35 Airmen. I normally have an hour block. I spend approximately 40 minutes

  • Congratulations on a job well done staff sergeant selects!

    Congratulations to our new Staff Sergeant selects...well done! Each announcement brings joy to those selected for promotion to the next grade and disappointment to those who are not. For those of you, who did not earn your promotion this year, stay focused and do not give up. Dedicate yourself to