March 8, 2021 Diversity, inclusion are tools for national defense, not buzzwords We live in a dynamically changing and increasingly complex global security environment. In order to maintain ourselves as the world’s leading Air Force, we must continue to adapt and prepare for any potential contingencies — in today’s highly competitive environment.
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.
March 7, 2020 The AFSOC Air-Ground team in action: How Precision Strike turned the tide of battle against ‘the ISIS-K Pentagon.’ I served as the lead joint terminal attack controller and fire support coordinator for a major assault against a notorious Islamic State group – Khorisan (ISIS-K) stronghold in Nangarhar, Afghanistan. This operation took place from April 1-6, 2019, and the events below took place on the night of
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.