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  • Core values, good playbook foundation of championship Air Force team

    College bowl games are fast approaching, and soon football fans across the country will be cheering on their favorite teams in some of the greatest match ups of the season. This is usually one of my favorite times of the year, but this year is different. My team, Auburn University, is having one of

  • The ABC's of Safety

    It's been an interesting fall with Presidential elections, a very volatile economic situation and a continuous high operations tempo here. Operating in such a busy environment at both home and at work, it's very difficult to find the time to sit back and reflect on safety. But with Wingman Day and

  • VPP promotes safety culture

    "Oh, no, Joe, didn't you see that metal rod lying on the floor? How could you miss it? It's been there for three days. It sure is too bad you slipped, fell and broke your wrist. I guess I should have picked it up one of the times I walked by, huh?" A scene such as this can be avoided. Watching out

  • Culture, core values lead Airmen down right road

    When you join the Air Force, you become part of a unique culture; the foundation of which is our core values. The Air Force accomplishes its mission as a dedicated team of Airmen committed to its core values and each other. One of the basic leadership principles of any successful organization is the

  • Selection of new chiefs caps off busy week

    Team Travis, what an action packed week! Nov. 10 was my first day back after returning from the Airlift Tanker Association conference--what a great conference; the chief master sergeant of the Air Force and secretary of the Air Force rendered speeches, which I'll discuss next week. Nov. 11 we

  • Giving back to our veterans

    What a great time to be an American Airman! It began Nov. 10 with a flawless and inspirational performance by the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team. During their routine in our Fitness Center, Master Sgt. Steven West's team amazed the audience with their precision and reliability. On

  • Veteran's Day: Remembering those who serve

    Ninety years ago on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany at Rethondes, France. This armistice brought a close to "The Great War" or World War I as it is now referred to. It would take another eight

  • Careless decisions can have life-altering risks

    Team Travis it's Friday, Friday and what an incredible week! I'm currently TDY. However, I wanted to share a story with you. This past weekend we witnessed two additional DUIs. This act of irresponsible choices continues to baffle me-Airmen placing their lives and the lives of innocent civilians at

  • Letter from a veteran, letter to a veteran

    Upon returning to my office after a six-day trip, I found a lot of paperwork waiting for me. I sifted through the performance reports and decorations to be reviewed and signed, the security badge paperwork and a folder full of birthday cards that I needed to sign and deliver. At the bottom of the

  • Remember role in back to basics approach

    Last week Col. Dillon and I attended Phoenix Rally at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Phoenix Rally is an event where Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, invites his wing commanders in to discuss current and future challenges/endeavors impacting AMC and our Air Force. General Lichte