• Moral Courage & Ethical Behavior

    If I were to walk into just about any shop on base and say, "We're under attack -- grab a weapon and follow me," I'm confident most people would do just that. I've spent enough time in the AOR and have watched our Airmen in combat to know that we don't lack physical courage.But what would happen if

  • "Sir, I assume command"

    On June 18, four words and an exchange of salutes opened a door for me and my family which we have dreamed of our entire career. With those four words, I assumed command of the greatest squadron in the Air Force, the 49th Flying Training Squadron. A squadron of experienced instructors, highly

  • Good health habits prevent germs

    Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps one can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands properly.The skin is an important barrier protecting you against harmful microorganisms. Keeping your skin intact and

  • Leslie Lorenz on Leadership -- Spouse Wingmen

    I recently met two young military wives. I was so happy to meet these bright, young, eager, new spouses as they and their husbands begin an exciting career in our wonderful Air Force. Randolph AFB is the first assignment for one of the couples. They are originally from the northeast and come from

  • Compassionate Air Force steps up

    I remember hearing this was the "Year of the Air Force Family" last summer, but it really didn't mean anything to me. Privately, I even wondered if it was just lip service paid to whitewash the toll that increased deployments were having on servicemembers. I went on with my daily routine, and pretty

  • Maintaining High Standards

    In Glastonbury Green Cemetery in Connecticut, near a memorial to Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. John Levitow, is a Civil War monument called The Standard-Bearer.With his flag -- his standard -- cradled in his left arm, the Standard-Bearer's right arm is poised to draw his sword in

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Professional advocacy

    As a service member, I have fought for programs and resources throughout my career. In many cases these battles were a matter of advocacy -- my opportunity to fight for things I believed in. I began facing these challenging moments within days of my entry into military service. As a result, I have

  • Setting Clear Priorities

    On July 4, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz published the 2010 CSAF Vector, laying out the priorities he and Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley have set for the next few years. They are:1. Continue to Strengthen the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise2. Partner with the Joint and

  • Avoiding the vertical pronoun

    Staff Sgt. Zachary Rhyner is one of only three Airmen since Sept. 11, 2001, to receive the Air Force's highest honor -- the Air Force Cross -- and the only one who did not receive it posthumously.A combat controller, Sergeant Rhyner saved countless lives by calling in more than 50 "danger close" air

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- The intellectual resource

    Today, we are approaching nine years of sustained combat operations. Many could even argue that our Air Force has been involved in continuous combat operations since the original Gulf War in 1991. Even more challenging, today's combat operations are being conducted while the rest of the nation

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