• Lorenz on Leadership: Leaders come in all Sizes

    Earlier this year I wrote an article about our civilian force -- the solid foundation on which our Air Force is so securely postured. Often, it is the continuity our civilian partners provide that so effectively enables our warfighters to project air, space and cyberspace power when called upon.

  • Domestic violence survivors share their stories

    I had the incredible opportunity recently to interview four incredible women. They come from different walks of life, but their stories are similar. I'll get to that in a minute.The first was a 67-year-old woman who would be considered the quintessential grandmother. The next lady was a person who,

  • Leave the buying to us

    One of the great attributes of our Air Force is tthat we are normally well-trained to accomplish our mission. Whatever your Air Force specialty, Uncle Sam spends a lot of money preparing and equipping you to meet your part of the AF mission.Contracting is no different. Our training prepares us to

  • Secret weapon: Airmen initiative can shape our future

    Anyone who has served in or around the military has a favorite story they love to tell about the frustrations of dealing with "the bureaucracy."We're not always so willing to admit that sometimes we're part of the problem. We like to think of the bureaucracy as a formless entity out there slowing

  • Lorenz on Leadership: Ordinary People Becoming Extraordinary Airmen

    During my 37 years in the Air Force I have served with many great Airmen. Recently, the Air Force announced the retirement of five of our very best: Generals Howie Chandler, Kevin Chilton and Roger Brady as well as Chief Master Sergeants Pam Derrow and Rob Tappana. Each one of these Airmen has

  • Remember

    As we pause today in honor of POW/MIA Remembrance Day, I would like to focus your thoughts on this ostentatious gathering.Why do we gather to remember our former Prisoners of War and those still unaccounted for, our Missing in Action? The answer is two-fold. First, we gather to honor those former

  • Secret weapon: Airmen initiative can shape our future

    Anyone who has served in or around the military has a favorite story they love to tell about the frustrations of dealing with "the bureaucracy."We're not always so willing to admit that sometimes we're part of the problem. We like to think of the bureaucracy as a formless entity out there slowing

  • 14th OG/CC says farewell to Team BLAZE

    Time really does fly by when you're having fun! It's hard to believe I've been in command of the 14th Operations Group for two years already. It seems like just yesterday I was accepting the group guidon and starting a journey that would end up with 31 Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Love your people

    I have gained a wealth of knowledge during my career, but one point remains at the top of the list ... love your people. Through Lorenz on Leadership articles and presentations, I have shared countless personal stories. While they always have different themes, one constant is the wonderful examples

  • The honor is mine

    Airmen might have one ... two ... maybe three moments in their Air Force career when their name is mentioned alongside one of those who came before us. My moment came this year when I was selected to represent my squadron at the group level for an award.To have my name associated with such an

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