Sept. 12, 2008 Take a moment to remember Today, America and its allied nations remember. We remember the horrific attacks on September 11, 2001, on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93. We remember the lives lost - Americans and citizens from allied nations, servicemembers and civilians, mothers and fathers, brothers and
Sept. 12, 2008 Fly, fight and win Since the Nation's birth, it has been the constitutional duty of our military to ensure national survival, defend lives and property, and promote vital interests at home and abroad. The enduring responsibility of the United States Air Force is to provide strategic deterrence for the National and
Sept. 3, 2008 Training is key In two weeks, Scott Air Force Base will host the 2008 Airpower Over the Midwest Air Show. With show time rapidly approaching, 375th Airlift Wing personnel conducted a Major Accident Response Exercise last Thursday in preparation for the air show. The MARE tested the skills and capabilities of wing
Aug. 28, 2008 Busy first week Wow! Talk about hitting the ground running. My first week as the wing commander, I felt like Usain Bolt speeding around the Olympic race track. The first five days were a flash of lightning. Unit Compliance Inspection The week began with a wing Unit Compliance Inspection focusing on the 375th
Aug. 28, 2008 Fitness in the Military: Does the joint environment dictate one DoD test? Last year, as a student at Air Command and Staff College, every aspect of our studies was centered on being "joint." Now, as a recent arrival to Scott Air Force Base, not a day goes by that someone doesn't make mention of "Joint" Total Force Scott. With the increased concentrated effort on joint
Aug. 21, 2008 Striving for continued greatness As the newest members of the 375th Airlift Wing, please allow me to tell you that my family and I are truly honored to join such a superb team. As your new commander, I want you to know that I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to lead such a great wing. Throughout my career as a
Aug. 21, 2008 Voting is another way to serve As military men and women, we have a deep commitment to the service of our nation. We've all taken oaths to "support and defend the constitution of the United States." In our Airmen's Creed, we each take our commitment even farther by vowing to "defend my country with my life." It's this type of
Aug. 20, 2008 Thanks for the memories Thanks... It's not often that I get emotional, but it's hard not to after 27 months in the position as the 375th Airlift Wing commander. Pouring everything you have into a job like this would make most folks tired just thinking about it, but I honestly thrived off the energy of all the great people
Aug. 20, 2008 More than just a marathon Mobility Airmen, Airmen from around the world will join other runners in September at Wright-Patterson AFB for the 12th Annual Air Force Marathon - and Air Mobility Command can lead the way. The Air Force marathon has grown to national significance because it reflects our service so well: it's a
Aug. 7, 2008 Air Force leadership changes The U.S. Senate recently confirmed General Norton Schwartz to become the 19th Air Force Chief of Staff and General Duncan McNabb to assume command of U.S. Transportation Command. As graduates of the Air Force Academy, both Generals Schwartz and McNabb have 34+ years of active military service.