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  • See evil, hear evil, speak up

    Everyone has met one or two Airmen in your career that agrees with their leadership's decisions even though they know it's against Air Force policies or directives. They refuse to speak up about the violation and would rather follow orders because they don't want to rock the boat. They may even

  • The unexpected power of listening

    My name is not José.Steve asked me not to use our real names if I write down what I recently learned about the events of 2002. He's not 'Steve,' either. Steve agreed to share his part, and I will tell you mine -- our two sides of one story.What follows is our recollections of then and now.

  • How engaging an Airman made a difference

    One afternoon, I came home from work to find my wife and two kids gone. Now, when there's no note saying, "I went out shopping, or I'm with a friend," and I have the only car, I knew exactly what happened.

  • SLAP your Airmen daily

    A good hard SLAP to your Airman's face will go a long way for a supervisor and the member and will ensure the Air Force is in good hands. Understanding the concept of a strong SLAP will cement an understanding of expectations and create an environment of good order and discipline. If you SLAP your

  • Develop a study plan that works for you

    The weighted airman promotion season is back; chief master sergeant promotion testing period has just ended while senior master sergeant, master sergeant, technical sergeant, and staff sergeant cycles are fast approaching. My message, if you don't read any further, is to study for promotion -- I

  • True cost of a DUI

    I knew I had a problem. I knew I needed help. I knew going through life as a functioning alcoholic was not the path on which I was meant to travel. I had even told my family in June that I would check into a rehabilitation facility.

  • Scandal has lessons for Airmen

    Last week, Jonathan Martin, an offensive lineman on the Miami Dolphins football team, walked out and quit the team due to a perceived hostile work environment, allegedly characterized by demeaning, racially-biased communications and financial extortion by at least one team captain, and other senior

  • Fly, Fight, Win

    It was 95 years ago at precisely 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918, the "war to end all wars" came to a termination of hostilities after the death and wounding of millions of veterans. One year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as Armistice Day with this statement: "To us in America, the

  • Civilian vs Military Justice System: How do they compare?

    When I was in high school, before I learned that the military even had lawyers, I believed commanders imposed punishment on the spot without so much as attempting to get the other side of the story. I blame television! I now know that was totally wrong. But, in my own defense, I let myself be misled