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  • Leadership style must fit Airman

    All of us have encountered different leadership styles in our careers. I believe different leadership styles work for different types of Airmen. We continue to grow as a diverse force every day and the only way to lead Airmen is to adjust your leadership style to them. Leading Airmen is the most

  • Communication: the great equalizer

    More than 70 years ago, over the skies of England, a mighty duel in the sky took place, the Battle of Britain. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was quoted as saying, "never in the field of conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Churchill's statement couldn't be any more true today

  • Who, what do you serve?

    How many articles are there in the Constitution of the United States of America? How many times has the Constitution been amended? Why do we have an Air Force when only an Army and Navy are specifically mentioned in the Constitution? If you do not know the answer to these questions, I would submit

  • Integrity first to the core

    Integrity: the first in line of the three Air Force Core Values. This value is inscribed into every Airman from day one of basic military training. According to Webster's Dictionary, it is an "adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character, and honesty." We also know it as

  • Loyalty critical to AF success

    As a long-suffering Dallas Cowboys fan, I like to think I can tell you a little bit about loyalty. They are certainly a team that polarizes football fans everywhere, but whether they do well or not, I stick to my team. There is some degree of stubbornness to this, but staying true (showing loyalty)

  • Money pitfalls common

    A common complaint that is often bemoaned among Airmen is that they don't have enough money. There are many pitfalls into which bad money decisions can lead us. Some are common to many who find themselves making the same mistakes repeatedly. One of the biggest money sinkholes for Airmen can be their

  • Servant-leadership style worthwhile, effective

    I've spent 21 years in the military, serving as both an enlisted member and an officer. I've seen "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" of leadership styles. However, the most worthwhile and effective styles of leadership I've seen is the servant leader. I have read many books on the servant leader

  • Be inspiring: observations about leadership

    Many could say that the best leaders they've encountered were inspiring individuals. From religious icons to heads of state and military leaders, they all seem to have one common trait -- they inspire others.I have always been a history buff, specifically the history of the middle ages. As such, I

  • Dissent, better part of loyalty

    How many of us have heard a new commander say, "I expect your loyalty, and I hope to earn your respect?" I believe that the meaning of this saying is often misinterpreted by its audience. The second half of that statement is easy enough to understand, but what do military commanders mean when they

  • Lead from the front

    I recently graduated from the NCO Academy at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. During the seven-week course we were given helpful tools meant to guide us on the path to becoming unit managers and senior NCOs. The course focused on topics from the profession of arms and team building concepts, to