• Likely Teammates: SARC, EO

    Sexual assault and sexual harassment have both existed in our culture since the beginning of our history; however, each has had their time of intense focus. Society has always looked at sexual assault as a social evil, but it was a hidden crime, so it hit the military like a lightning bolt when we

  • Asking for help is sign of strength not weakness

    Growing up I was a big fan of Muhammad Ali. He was the world heavyweight boxing champion and unashamedly referred to himself as "The Greatest." I vividly remember a reporter asking Ali, "When did you know that you were 'The Greatest?'" Before Ali could answer, the reporter offered, "Perhaps it was

  • Dragon Corner: a military training leader’s journey

    Being stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, there are many opportunities to venture to Washington D.C., such as when the Det. 2 staff attended the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference.My commander and I decided one presentation we really wanted to see was Gen. Robin Rand, Commander

  • A different thought on diversity

    Have you ever had one of those moments where you're sitting in a staff meeting, someone throws out a seemingly good idea, and all the heads around the room nod in agreement, even though you're certain not everyone is fully on board?  Or, have you ever been a part of a hand-picked team of like-minded

  • Excellence…Why it’s Important-Now More than Ever

    Would you agree there is an opportunity for Airmen of all ranks to improve their individual performance? If so, how does one become better or even excellent as an Airman? I say "Just do it!" I could stop there, as I believe the Nike slogan is brilliant and applicable to almost any situation.

  • Resolutions aren't just for the new year

    It's almost that time of year when most of us will commit to reforming a habit, lifestyle or just change our lives for the better. It starts when we take a critical look at ourselves and determine what we can do, or stop doing, to make the improvements we desire. These resolutions usually go into

  • Faithful to a proud heritage

    On Oct. 31, 1943, Lt. Hugh O'Neil became part of aviation history when he made the first successful radar-guided interception in his F4U Corsair.Guided by Maj. T.E. Hicks and Tech. Sgt. Gleason on the ground, he shot down a "Betty Bomber" over New Georgia of the Soloman Islands. He flew from Munda,

  • Danger Sign

    What makes our Air Force enlisted corps the best on the planet? I would argue it's the training, education and level of assigned responsibility. The last piece, of course, could not happen without the first two.I believe we inherently embrace this truth across our Air Force. Yet, in a well-meaning

  • The Air Force's Quiet Energy Revolution

    Modern catch phrases  like 'energy security' and 'energy independence' have had a renewed urgency  in recent years as Americans felt  the pinch of high oil prices and considered the benefits and risks of the domestic boom in natural gas and oil production.But here at the Air Force, energy's role in

  • Resiliency: A Leadership Issue

    There is good reason for all the talk about resiliency. Simple ideas, when practiced, can have a huge impact on the lives of Airmen and their families. Resilient people not only spring back from the curveballs of life but actually get stronger in the process. Yet all too often when we look to grow

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