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  • The Cost of Freedom

    This past Veterans Day I found it heartwarming and enlightening to feel the support from the local community, all the way from the young children at the local schools, to the local World War II veterans in the local community. I also had the experience to see the different perspectives of what

  • First line leader need not be left out

    As experienced supervisors and leaders, are we empowering our junior leaders to spread their wings as supervisors and leaders at their level? Specifically, I’m referring to the day-to-day leadership roles within the work area.

  • Lead the way: Be the spark to set fire

    As a leader, do not let your ego get in the way. Stand tall, but not above everyone else. Do not tell people what to do, show them. Showing them is what leading is all about. When you show them, you are creating that spark.

  • The importance of mentorship

    The most frequently mentioned saying was, "If you want to travel fast, travel alone; if you want to travel far, travel together."

  • Servant Leadership

    Servant leader is a phrase that was first used by Robert K. Greenleaf in 1970 in an essay he wrote titled "The Servant as Leader."  In this essay, he described the concept as such, "The servant leader is servant first it begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then

  • Getting Involved

    As an Airman at a new base, it can be confusing to figure out how to meet new people, develop yourself in your career and get involved.Luckily, Luke Air Force Base has many organizations that can navigate you through not only how to develop yourself professionally, but help you network and make new

  • Leadership...Are you up for the Challenge

    Leadership is often defined as the capacity to lead. Though this definition describes the actions of an individual in a leadership position, it does not provide any insight on what makes a good leader.  Though there are hundreds of books and guides that provide steps to becoming a better leader, I

  • Aim High Airmen!

    I firmly believe that the best things in life are the triumphs that make you proud the ones that do not come easy.  All of the things I consider to be my greatest accomplishments have required sustained effort. Obtaining my degree, being commissioned into the Air Force, passing my certification