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  • Communication is Key

    Can you imagine a world without computers, blackberry's and cell phones? We use this technology for convenience and speed, thinking that our message needs to get out there as soon as possible. I do believe this technology has advanced our society so far so fast that we lose the basic skill to

  • Letter to Airmen : Modernizing the Air Force - Progress Report

    Wow--we had a great celebration across the Air Force to commemorate our 60th year as an independent service. We took the celebration international, honoring all Airmen who have taken to the skies to defend their nations. We also paid homage to our own and our Joint service brethren who gave their

  • Listen…Don’t shut down

    While visiting the Senior Non Commissioned Officers' Academy a couple years ago, I had the opportunity to sit in on the retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force panel. One question asked was "How do you feel about redoing the Enlisted Performance Report and what would you recommend changing?"

  • McConnell sees more construction

    Construction season is about to begin in Military Family Housing (MFH). Thanks to an aggressive budgeting program and vital advocacy by wing leadership, McConnell is set to receive almost ten million dollars for maintenance and repair projects this year for base housing. While there may be short

  • Get Ready for Cold and Flu Season

    Cold and Flu season is fast approaching and in light of the old saying, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, I would like to offer some reminders on how to avoid getting sick: · Get a flu vaccination. Studies have shown that a vaccination can eliminate or reduce the severity of flu

  • LRS evolution

    By now, you are all familiar with Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or "AFSO 21." As the Air Force continues to cut down on manning and costs, the Air Staff is looking for innovative new ways to improve on processes and functions of everyday operations. The 22nd Logistics Readiness

  • Is There Some of Billy Mitchell in You?

    Military historians and more specifically those that study Air Force history, generally hold mixed feelings about Billy Mitchell. A gifted airman and natural leader on one hand but also pompous, arrogant and the proverbial bull in the political china shop on the other. Mitchell's sense of

  • Is perfection the enemy of good enough?

    You may have heard the expression "perfection is the enemy of good enough". With the continued down-sizing of our armed forces, there may be some merit to this adage, at least in the near term. Can we continue to do even more with less? Along these lines, I believe we have exceeded the realm of

  • Gen. Duncan McNabb bids farewell to AMC

    Fellow mobility Airmen: I have been honored and privileged to serve with you as your commander for the past two years. As today's air mobility warriors, you continue a long line of mobility heroes that stretches back more than 60 years. And, as you carry that legacy into the future, your warrior

  • Careerism: Are you part of the problem?

    Over the years, I've noticed, increasingly, more senior noncommissioned officers have become overly concerned about personal career advancement -- to the point where everything else is subordinate to it. For some, career advancement is an obsession, and they'll put personal goals before almost