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  • Avoiding retreat is cowardly

    It was one of the first beautiful days in a very long while in and around Bolling Air Force Base, District of Columbia. Rain was predicted, but I was hoping it would hold out until I completed the walk to my on-base residence.As I was about to walk out of the Maisey Building, I noticed three

  • We need leaders with ICE in their veins

    As I was preparing to take command of the 21st Operations Group, one of my former Airmen called me to see if my leadership expectations had changed. He was preparing his own leadership expectations briefing for his first commander's call, and he wanted to know if I still had a one-word expectation

  • Leap to your limits

    One of the lessons I carry around with me every day is something I learned from the jumping events in high school track and field. I was intimidated by the high jump. Unlike the long jump, where every leap into the sand pit could be measured and faults were not embarrassing, the high jump presented

  • Leading change

    How many times have you been waiting in a line for service wondering why something takes so long when it seems like it should be an easy process? Or worse, you waited in line and finally get to the customer service representative and find out you are missing a document and must come back later? You

  • That narrow way

     How do you define a leader?Is a leader the individual who creates an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie in the workplace? Someone who quickly and easily gathers support to accomplish that short-notice tasker from your boss? Is a leader someone you place your trust in to get you through the

  • Our commitment, our community

     For most of us at the U.S. Air Force Academy, June 11 was a regular workday until word spread there was a fire in Black Forest.From our vantage on the third floor of Harmon Hall, we watched a thin grey column of smoke rapidly grow into a dark wall. We took turns looking through binoculars, but soon

  • 'Lucky' people take personal responsibility for their own success

    "She's so lucky! He has all the luck!" Just like you, I hear these phrases thrown around from time to time.I've often been taken somewhat by surprise when I hear one of these comments. Don't get me wrong, I think there are times when truly random events of good fortune happen.Take for instance the

  • Joint exercise through a new Airman's eyes

    "The drop is in 12 minutes!" shouted a crew member, struggling to be heard over the roar of the mighty C-17 Globemaster III's four engines, each putting out approximately 40,000 pounds of thrust. Quickly I made my way down the ladder from the flight deck and started the perilous walk toward my seat

  • Filling squares

    As Airmen, we are more than familiar with the need to fill the proverbial squares as we strive to progress in our military career.To be competitive for awards and promotions, we must commit ourselves to goals such as education, passing the fitness exam, and community service. It is through

  • Keeping service in perspective

    If you were approached by a co-worker, civilian or family member and asked the question, "Why do you serve?" What would your answer be? How would you internalize what you do for the Air Force to the point where you could answer that seemingly simple question?Over the past several years, I've heard