• Lifelong learning as way of life

    As I pondered what wisdom to share in my last few months as a squadron commander here at Tyndall, one topic kept coming up. Namely, learning should be lifelong and a way of life rather than just a chore to be undertaken intermittently or for the immediate future. To me, learning encompasses two

  • Asian Pacific American leaders influence history, broaden perspectives

    In October of 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage. President George H.W. Bush further expanded this celebration in 1990 by designating May as the month of observance of Asian Pacific American Heritage. American society

  • If we don't remember, no one else will

    As a young officer, Memorial Day was a time to join the aging veterans of World War II, Vietnam and Korea to honor those who died in the wars our fathers and grandfathers fought. Standing at attention with these heroes was a moving experience, but I knew that it meant something to them that was

  • When I grow up

    Did you always know what you wanted to be when you grew up? I didn't always want to be in the Air Force, but it is interesting how things work out sometimes. My sons keep me entertained with periodic updates on what they want to be when they grow up ... nothing earth-shattering in the early

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Greeting Carmen

    If you haven't seen the Air Education and Training Command headquarters building, you're missing out. It is a grand, historic building that was built in the 1930s, nestled under age-old oak trees. Although initially used as an academic hall for new Air Force aviators, the building has had many uses

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Today's Airmen

    Recently, I had the distinct honor to attend the Airman's Coin Ceremony at Lackland AFB. It is always a privilege for me to meet the terrific men and women who train and are trained in what seems like a timeless setting. That day, the crystal blue sky melted into the field of blue-suited trainees

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Creating candor

    If you ever have the chance to observe a flight debrief after a training sortie, you should jump at the chance. You will witness something special. In the debrief, everyone makes constructive comments -- positive and negative -- regardless of their position or rank. If the flight lead did something

  • In the Line of Duty

    It's a true honor to serve as the vice commander of this great command ... the First Command! I'm associated with world class professionals focused on our mission everywhere I go. But there is one drawback to the position: I chair the reviews for all the fatalities within AETC. Many of you have

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Leading in lean times

    Be prepared. This old motto is still relevant today. As leaders, we must be prepared to face many kinds of potential challenges. Some challenges are so serious that, if they catch us by surprise, our mission and our people may suffer. I want to discuss one of those challenges with you now. You don't

  • Joint service experience molds young Airman

    Since my first day of technical school, I have loved working in a joint service environment. My tech school had students from every branch of service. Training in a joint environment was a very positive experience which molded me into a better Airman. I was able to see the pros and cons of each

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