Oct. 6, 2023 Commentary: Leadership lessons from my deathbed On August 15, 2022, I asked to relinquish command after only 15 months in the seat. My commander, having watched my health rapidly decline over the past few months, to include losing large chunks of my hair, agreed.
May 9, 2022 A day in the life: CMSAF Bass visits Robins AFB Staff Sgt. Terrell McWilliams, 78th Comptroller Squadron Commander Support Staff noncommissioned officer in charge, shadowed Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass for a day while she visited Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Jan. 13, 2022 A Culture of Modernization is a mindset, not a buzz phrase While our Air Force’s weapon systems and the way we fight have evolved through the years, our adversaries have continued to find ways to match our capabilities. The challenge of navigating government bureaucracy – with decades of institutional inertia – threatens our ability to innovate and
Jan. 8, 2022 What is 'purpose?' In a recent study, 57% of younger Americans said when developing their career priorities, the most important is to do work that is enjoyable and meaningful, as this is what keeps them most engaged.
Feb. 4, 2021 Desert Storm veteran influences daughter’s call to service The 30th anniversary of Desert Storm was Jan. 17, 2021, and I have come to the quick realization that my biggest motivation for joining the military in the first place was my father, former Staff Sgt. Larry Shanes of the U.S. Marines.
Oct. 27, 2020 Delivering a 21st Century Learning Services Environment To successfully develop Airmen and maintain our competitive advantage, we must close the digital gap between Air Force learning professionals and Airmen.
Oct. 13, 2020 Invisible Wounds I often look around the room and wonder, who is suffering in silence…facing challenges that no one else can see…scarred by traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress.
April 7, 2020 Our share of the task Just like the American spirit, our mentality in the military is always “can do,” never say quit, and never say you cannot complete your mission.
July 8, 2019 Instructor duty: Times are changing Thick skin. Selfless perspective. Fearless leadership. When asked what I wanted my officer trainees to leave Officer Training School with, these three concepts defined my expectations.
Dec. 18, 2018 Pursuing a healthy dialogue and stigmatizing rape culture As service members, we receive a number of mandatory sexual harassment and assault awareness briefings each year. These briefings address an array of topics, but I would like service members to be given the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what constitutes rape culture.