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  • Why Do You Serve?

    Have you ever stopped to think about why you serve in the Air Force? I was challenged to review my reasons for serving by Simon Sinek, the author of a book called, "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action."Mr. Sinek spoke at a conference I attended recently. He inspired and

  • It’s about teammates who trust each other

    "In the end, this is about trust between you and me, between our Air Force and our teammates, and it is about trust with our customer, the American people. Reputations are hard to earn and easy to lose. So every day, we, individually and collectively, must strive to sustain that reputation, which is

  • IG offers tips everyone can use for UCI preparation

    Team McConnell is about two weeks away from the arrival of the Air Mobility Command Unit Compliance Inspection team. Several months ago, I was allowed to observe a unit compliance inspection at another base. During each of the daily briefings, I noticed comments from the inspectors centered around

  • UCI prep provides potential for improved processes

    As I walk around the wing, I see a lot of Airmen working very hard - some are focused on the day-to-day mission, some are ensuring our programs are ready for the upcoming Unit Compliance Inspection. There is an extraordinary effort underfoot. I am impressed with the pride we take in what we do. Even

  • How to ‘Get ’er done’

    Team McConnell ... Airpower! One month from today inspectors from Headquarters Air Mobility Command will arrive to conduct our Unit Compliance Inspection. We have an opportunity to show them what a great team we have here, and I believe several of our programs will receive outstanding ratings.

  • Happy New Year Team McConnell … airpower

    As we start 2010, I'd like to give you a clear picture of how the 22nd Air Refueling Wing will provide superior warfighter support in the coming year. In fall, your leadership spent a lot of time developing priorities and goals for this year, and it's important for all of us to understand what they

  • To the men and women of Air Mobility Command

    I am truly honored to join the AMC team. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who make our global mobility mission happen each and every day. You are the thread that binds our nation's combat capability as you are the enablers of Unrivaled Global Reach for America...Always!As your

  • What Can I Do?

    Our Unit Compliance Inspection is scheduled for Feb. 22 2010 - that's less than three months away! Once upon a time, when Chief Master Sgt. Horn was Senior Airman Horn, I experienced my first UCI. I remember that I really wanted my squadron to get a high rating, but I was unsure how I could help.

  • AMC commander: 'Time to give thanks'

    For over 230 years our great nation has celebrated Thanksgiving as a time to recognize the many priceless gifts we enjoy as Americans. It's a time to appreciate and celebrate our families and our friends; a time to reflect on how privileged we are to live in such a great land of opportunity. For