COMMENTARY SEARCH

  • What does ‘Old Glory’ mean?

    In any society, its heritage or legacy is fashioned and passed on by each generation. The Air Force is no different. The Air Force is a society and each new generation of Airmen has the duty and responsibility of carrying on the heritage. As leaders, you must celebrate our rich history and ensure

  • Captain asks: Why bother voting?

    Why should I bother voting in elections? What does my single vote matter? It's an all-too-common sentiment in the U.S. as voter turnout rates have historically remained very low in elections held every two years. Low voter turnout is especially surprising when considering the millions of people in

  • Making the ‘hard call’

    When was the last time you sat down with your Airman and said, "No, you cannot take leave because we have work to do," or "I'm sorry but you are not getting a decoration because of ...," or finally my favorite, "No, you may not leave during the middle of an exercise to go buy Metallica tickets."

  • What you give, not what you got main thing

    It's no secret that I love big hair bands from the '80s and early '90s. My favorite movie line is from Joe Dirt. "I'm a rocker, dude, through and through. Here's my favorite bands; AC/DC, Van Halen (not Van Hagar), Skynyrd, Def Lep." I'm pretty sure I should have been a rock star in another life. So

  • PD: Money maker

    For many, money is a powerful motivator. One tool to get more change in your pocket can be found in a not-so-obvious place -- professional development. Before dismissing the idea, just give this a quick read and you'll see how it doesn't take a giant leap to get from A to Z. Professional development

  • ‘Widows’ devoted to excellence

    Under the Peace Carvin II program, the 425th Fighter Squadron received nine borrowed ex-Thunderbird F-16A/Bs Dec. 30, 1992, and reactivated the squadron at Luke Air Force Base. This year will mark the 20th anniversary of this program and the U.S. Air Force's special relationship with Singapore here

  • What is your word worth?

    Your word, promise and integrity are worth something. The value placed on them is different for everybody. The old saying, "my word is my bond," is a powerful statement that builds confidence and helps you become known as a reliable person. Disregarding your word not only adversely affects those

  • Are you a great teammate?

    Accountability is the cornerstone of any organization. Accountability equals trust and each member of an organization or team must be able to trust that their teammate is accountable and will always execute the mission at the same high standard. The standard is excellence and as Airmen we should

  • ‘Missing Man’ symbol of loss

    The missing man formation is one of the most profound demonstrations of honor and respect a flying unit can bestow. The very makeup and maneuvering of this formation demonstrates the concept of a cohesive team and how each member of that team counts. When a member of that team is lost, the others