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  • To do or to be? – A very good question

    I am a huge fan of the Air Force Core Values. For a long time, I have felt that whatever board or individual developed the values got them absolutely right.In fact, every Airman, young or ... seasoned, who comes into my squadron gets to sit down with me in my office and receive an earful of how much

  • Two-Airman family can be adventure

    "You're both in the military? When do you plan to get out?"When I meet someone new, these are common questions I hear. As someone who has been in the military for 13 years and married to a fellow Airman for 12 of those 13 years of service, my marriage has been a big part of my military career. When

  • Finding the best solution for your organization

    Technology can play a tremendous role in the development and effectiveness of any organization. With the seemingly endless supply of technological solutions commercially available nowadays, how can we best leverage existing and new technologies to enhance our organizations? And how can we avoid the

  • AF core values bonds, unifies us

    Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The Air Force core values are much more than minimum standards. They remind us what it takes to get the mission done. They inspire us to do our very best at all times. They are the common bond among all comrades in arms, and they are

  • Trainee breaks 90 percent, never looks back

    "Lee, get off my track!" the instructor yelled. The time clock showed that 21 minutes had passed. Everyone in my flight was finished with the mile-and-a-half run except me. I didn't finish.Before that we had been mock tested on the sit-up and pushup portion of the test. I performed six sit-ups and

  • Off-base activites build your CAF

    The Critical Days of Summer draw near. I know that in our shop this kicks off a slew of safety briefings about how to minimize the chance of injuries and stay out of danger. However, this shouldn't discourage you from going out and exploring the Valley of the Sun.Luke is an amazing base because of

  • Every Airman has a voice

    While Gen. Mark Welsh III was here at Luke Air Force Base, he discussed the importance of listening to your young Airmen, and making sure they feel empowered to have open dialogue and share ideas within their chain of command.As the NCO in charge of my section, I took General Welsh's words to heart

  • Have faith in the Air Force system

    Throughout our Air Force careers, we have all received extensive training covering the Air Force core values -- integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. We talk about them on a daily basis in one capacity or another using them as buzz words to drive our point home or steer a

  • The gift of leadership

    Gen. Mark Welsh III may have said it best, "Leadership is a gift. It's given by those who follow. You have to be worthy of it."As the people of this nation give their children up to serve in the armed forces we as leaders need to be ready to lead them as they are the future leaders that will lead

  • Make time to mentor your Airmen

    The Air Force is comprised of Airmen with many skills and talents. The backbone to our continued success is our men and women who strive to be excellent on a daily basis. However, there are times when our focus is derailed by our own personal and professional guidelines.I was taught as a young