COMMENTARY SEARCH

  • Leadership is for the Colonel

    "Hey, Senior Airman Chance you are taking over the flight training program because we are undermanned and the dart I threw pierced your name. Call the help desk and schedule an appointment with the Wing commander so he can motivate you to not fail with this responsibility the dart chose for

  • Comfort Zone

    When was the last time you stepped outside of your comfort zone?  I was recently asked to assume a new leadership position which involves duties and responsibilities that I have never done before, and yes, I panicked.  I have spent my career honing my skills to be the best dental lab technician I

  • The “I” in Airman

    It is often spoken that each one of us is important to our mission. It may seem cliché when you hear it, but think about the impact of that statement. I am one of many Master Sergeants on this base and the same can go for any rank. So how is it that so much value placed on each of us?  Why am I such

  • A premier alliance: 425th Fighter Squadron

    Aug. 9, 2015 marked the 50th Anniversary of Singapore's Independence. The 425th Fighter Squadron is an operational squadron comprised of elite United States Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force personnel designated by an agreement between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore as PEACE CARVIN

  • Joint Security at Luke AFB

    Following force reductions in 2014, career fields around the Air Force likely experienced manpower strains in daily operations - the 56th Security Forces Squadron was no exception to these cuts.  In September 2013, the squadron was authorized 185 active duty members. By October 2014, the unit was

  • Embracing Change

    Are you afraid of change? Most people are.  Every day we experience change in our lives and we certainly can't hide from it.  We learn and grow from changes, that's what makes the world go around.  With all of the Air Force and day-to-day life changes, learning to deal with change must be one of our

  • The psychology of leadership

    When given the opportunity to lead, how do great leaders ensure people want to follow them?  In the military it is sometimes the case that followers simply have to follow, but what makes people want to follow? The study of leadership has been taking place since the beginning of time.  Great

  • Embracing Change

    Are you afraid of change? Most people are.  Every day we experience change in our lives and we certainly can't hide from it.  We learn and grow from changes, that's what makes the world go around.  With all of the Air Force and day-to-day life changes, learning to deal with change must be one of our

  • People

    As I reflect on almost 25 years of military service, I find it easy to remember my assignments, multiple jobs and duties I have performed. I have served on four continents and served four different presidents. Within that same time period, our nation has been in numerous campaigns ranging from

  • The little unit that could

    There is a relatively small, unknown building at Luke Air Force Base across the street from the base library. It houses nearly 50 individuals who make up a team of dedicated hard-working bats. These aren't your run of the mill Chiroptera (Greek for bat). These are 56th Communications Squadron