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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • New year, new beginning, new you

    Life is full of new beginnings, a new car, new job, a promotion, a permanent change of station and, of course, every Jan. 1 brings a familiar new beginning -- the New Year. With each new year comes new opportunities and new resolutions for improvement. Some of the most popular New Year's resolutions

  • Are you a complete Airman?

    There are many types of Airmen in today's Air Force, but what type of Airman are you? Are you the type that comes in, does your job and goes home? Or, the one that does good work but isn't interested in going above and beyond the minimum requirements? Or, are you a complete Airman? What I mean by a