Commentaries

Aug. 21, 2014
Taming the “Tyranny of the Urgent”

Distractions are rampant and demands for our time are unending. In the midst of all of our busyness, how do we focus on the important and tame the "Tyranny of the Urgent?"
Aug. 12, 2014
15 seconds: A rude awakening

Gut-wrenching screams, the shattering of glass, the unforgettable sounds of metal twisting and bending all around me. My truck rolling over and over and over again. I thought those were going to be my last memories.
Aug. 7, 2014
Global Strike marks 5 years providing safe, secure, effective arsenal

In a 2009 speech in Prague, President Barack Obama stated as long as nuclear weapons exist, "the United States will maintain a safe, secure and effective arsenal to deter any adversary, and guarantee that defense to our allies." This is what Air Force Global Strike Command does, and has successfully
Aug. 1, 2014
Understanding sergeant's words: 'I've got your back'

Seeing the newly selected staff sergeants recently brought back memories of when I was selected for staff sergeant.Actually, my thoughts went to the night I graduated Airman Leadership School. As I crossed the stage after receiving my completion certificate, my co-workers gathered to congratulate me
July 22, 2014
'Mommy isn't coming home, sweetie'

Consumption of alcohol, or rather the inability to stop consuming it, had ruined her parents' relationship. Having struggled with the death of her mother, the Airman now works against drunk driving.
July 9, 2014
Military memories: WWII veteran shares story, connects Airman with grandfather

Twenty-five B-24 Liberators were lost during his last mission during World War II. His airplane had been among those that went down. He and his crew had to ditch the plane over the North Sea. Luckily, he had been rescued from the waters by an English Air-Sea Rescue ship
July 3, 2014
An Airman's thoughts on the 4th of July

This weekend, as we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great nation, it's worthwhile to reflect on just how courageous the signers of the Declaration of Independence were in standing against the tyranny of their day toward the pursuit of liberty. The 56 signers were truly forward
June 19, 2014
Layers of leadership

Our Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, published Air Force Instruction 1-2, "Commander's Responsibilities," May 8. The information contained within it can be described as "back to the basics of leadership." I see these basics embodied with Captain America, a man with many layers. Let's peel
June 12, 2014
Difficult force shaping calls made tougher by undeserved 'Firewall 5's'

Make the tough calls, never pass the buck and take care of your piece of the Air Force.
June 11, 2014
Chasing the high

"Running, for me, has changed from a burden to a gift, and I have become a better person because of it."