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  • MDSS, the best supports the rest!

    Sir Winston Churchill, one of the great political figures of the 20th century, said in 1938 that, "the more you are prepared and the better you are known to be prepared, the greater is the chance of staving off war and of saving Europe from the catastrophe that menaces it." His words regarding

  • Dealing with change

    In some way, everyone has or will be affected by change. It is the way we process and deal with change that can make all the difference. Today, we are faced with evolving national priorities, sustained conflict, a weakening economy, budget constraints and uncertainties about the security of our

  • Unparalleled support at McConnell

    Charlotte, Colton, Madison and I thank you for a very warm welcome to the 22ndAir Refueling Wing, Wichita and the surrounding communities. It's great to be back at McConnell! In 1971, my father was commissioned as a second lieutenant, and his first duty assignment was McConnell. I lived on base as a

  • Can you pass the test?

    There are many tests to take in the Air Force, and I'd like to discuss a few of these which are all on you to pass. Don't misunderstand that you are part of team and there are many supervisors and resources available to assist you, but for the three tests I'd like to discuss, it is ultimately up to

  • Navigating social media

    Social media and social networking are not new. Websites such as Facebook, You Tube, Linkedin, Hi5, Twitter and MySpace are very popular and part of our culture and have been accessible on non-classified Air Force computers since 2010.Social media and other emerging technologies provide an important

  • Leading future leaders

    I vividly remember being new to the Air Force and seeing my supervisor being promoted to master sergeant in the senior NCO induction ceremony. I thought that it must be a real honor to attain such a rank and to enter a tier of responsibility and influence over subordinates. My supervisor led my

  • Celebrate our freedom, be safe this Independence Day

    The 4th of July is a day for all of us to celebrate what we cherish and hold so dear as Americans...it's been this way for 235 years. What our forefathers fought and worked so hard for you carry on today, magnificently. We are as busy as ever and no matter what's asked, you rise to the

  • How sharp is your saw?

    As members of the United States military, we are busy. I know I didn't need to tell you that, but we all know it's true. We are fighting three different wars and trying to aid as many allies as we can while also being down-sized. When demands are placed on our time, we have to prioritize what we

  • Leadership by 'Silent B'

    The Air Force is transforming to meet the challenges of today's operating environment. We depend on our Airmen to contribute by adapting to advance the Air Force mission, at home and in deployed locations. To ensure their success, leaders must cultivate an attitude of positivity and 'can-do.' I take

  • Turn the switch on

    Each of us plays multiple leadership roles throughout our military careers. No matter the level of leadership, we always want to make a difference. Whether that difference is made on the battlefield, for your squadron or for an individual Airman, we all want to know our efforts serve a greater