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Find answer, don’t pass buck
What do you do when your subordinate asks you a challenging question? The question could be about anything such as career progression advice, educational advancement, family emergencies or Air Force instruction clarification. How do you respond to your subordinate? Do you quickly pass the buck and refer him to the group superintendent, first
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3/07
2014
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Life of single Airman full of opportunities
Many of the programs and talking points of our Air Force leaders center on taking care of families. Making sure our military dependents are taken care of is crucial for leaders at every level. However, with the ever-present emphasis on family first, many single Airmen find themselves asking, "Where do I fit into this?" Though single members may not
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2/28
2014
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Changing times challenge leadership
Over the next several months our leadership's prowess will be tested. On Dec. 11, 2013, Air Force senior leaders announced the rollout of several programs that may reduce our force by as much as 25,000 over the next five years. Unfortunately, several of our fellow Airmen will be saluted for their years of faithful service and respectfully asked to
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2/28
2014
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Are you carrying the FLAG?
With so many challenges and distractions hitting us every day, it can sometimes be difficult to keep focused and maintain a healthy perspective. Many things can affect your outlook - the daily grind ("Ground Hog Day"), changes in processes and procedures, a different work environment or just knowing it's your turn to deploy. Occasionally when a
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2/21
2014
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Leaders push others to discover strengths
Picture, for a moment, being in the midst of a challenge. How will you deal with that challenge? Will you shy away? Will you hide in the shadows of another's motivation and know-how? Or, will you move into the forefront and say I'm ready to lead? Leadership is not something found in a book, Air Force Instruction or guidance. Leadership is a state
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2/21
2014
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Quitting smoking only way to go
Every morning started the same way. After coughing up phlegm from smoking the day prior, I'd brush my teeth, do my hair, put on my uniform and have a cigarette. And every time I did this, I'd ask myself why I did this and what was so wonderful about it. It wasn't that it tasted great, and it definitely wasn't because it smelled great, it was
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2/21
2014
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Luke has long history of good partnerships
In today's world, partnerships are more important than ever. They exist at all levels, from strategic to personal, and take on many different faces. The hope of all partnerships is a common goal in which all who are involved benefit through respective strengths that aid in overcoming weaknesses. There are usually many challenges that must be
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2/14
2014
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Be willing to work hard, improve self
With the New Year under way everyone has begun their so-called New Year's resolution. It's the same story every year. People set a goal and take their first steps to achieve it as soon as the clock strikes midnight and the calendar switches over. You see these people in the gym working hard. You talk to them at work and hear how they are
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2/14
2014
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Leadership in changes, challenges — it’s what we do
Changes and challenges have always been a part of military service. It has confronted Airmen from the beginning evolution of flight to today's operational environment, ranging from near-peer adversaries to unconventional nonstate groups. History can recount Billy Mitchell's multiple efforts through the 1920s advocating for an increased role of
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2/10
2014
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It’s your name on the right!
As you report in for the day and have an opportunity to read this article, take a look down at your uniform. Something that you should notice on the left side of your chest stitched in blue and placed closest to your heart is the U.S. Air Force tape. This speaks volumes to the commitment it takes for Airmen to continue our charge of "fly, fight and
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2/10
2014
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