• Sir, the mission has changed

    In a speech at the Cooper Union in New York City on Feb. 27, 1860, President Abraham Lincoln said, "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it." He called to all who could hear to not be afraid to do their duty to defend

  • AF prosecutes sexual assault

    Here's a simple truth: Sexual offenders reject our core values of integrity, service and excellence, in favor of following their own base, undisciplined criminal desires.Most sexual assaults committed by Airmen are "blue on blue," or Airmen victimizing other Airmen. So in addition to rejecting our

  • Keesler dermatologist honored to serve in Peru

    It was an honor to be a part of Team Keesler as the dermatologist for New Horizons Peru in July. Every time I am given an opportunity to do something different in the Air Force I jump at it, because this is what being a military physician is all about! During the 10 days of treatment we saw more

  • Executive director explains effective leadership

    Are you an effective leader?The characteristics of a great leader are often difficult to define and subject to opinion. Numerous books attempt to define and teach the characteristics of great leadership, all varying in their philosophy. However, one identifiable trait that cannot be argued is the

  • Roy advises analog leadership in digital times

    The United States Air Force is the world's most advanced air, space and cyberspace force. Most of that can be attributed to you - our outstanding Airmen - but technology also plays a huge role. Advanced tools help us maintain an advantage over our adversaries. Technology has enabled our continuing

  • A Leader Knows...

    A friend of mine and fellow squadron commander recently recommended that I watch a presentation that our incoming Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Welsh, gave to Squadron Officers School several years ago. My friend had warned me that it was not a short video, almost 90 minutes, but that it would be well

  • Cost Conscious Culture: doing a little reaps big savings

    Fellow members of the AETC team, thank you for all you do to keep our Air Force and our nation strong. As I travel around our command, I see firsthand how magnificently you are executing our recruit, train and educate missions and I want you to know how proud I am to be on your team.Our ability to

  • Leader speaks against tribal behavior

    Twenty-first century technology and the 24/7 news cycle have made the world "smaller," but over millennia human nature has not changed. We long to identify with and belong to a tribe. The myriad of patches, uniforms, ranks and patchwork of partner nation flags bear witness to that constant within

  • A significant date to remember

    Certain dates conjure up memories for all of us. We usually remember holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. Many remember Dec. 7 as the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and certainly Sept. 11 will forever be etched in every American's consciousness. One significant date, however, has faded

  • Critical Days of Summer - Be good wingmen, watch out for each other

    The Critical Days of Summer campaign kicks off today and marks, for many people, the start of the summer season with its warmer weather, increased opportunities for outdoor activities, and leave time with family and friends.Taking leave to unwind increases our individual resiliency and keeps us in

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