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  • The essence of a warrior: Do you have it?

    Within the realm of modern combatives, there are two simple truths. The first is that the true essence and test of a warrior is the willingness to close with the enemy. The second is that the person who wins the fight is almost always the one whose friends show up first with a gun. I recently

  • Best wishes for continued happiness and success in 2008

    The holidays are supposed to be a holly, jolly time of the year, full of thoughtful deeds and loving sentiments. In the past few weeks, however, residents in two local communities have been targeted with senseless and cruel acts of hatred. There was a cross burning in Belleville on the lawn of a

  • Leadership’s role in a successful air power

    Experiencing the Air Force as a supervisor today is much different than just 10 years ago. Leadership, guidance, and mentorship can not be emphasized enough. Today's supervisor is leading in a difficult time of change. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Michael G. Mullen, recently stated,

  • Unsung heroes - 24/7/365

    As we celebrate the holidays with parties, gifts, and feasts, the U.S. military will remain postured to ensure we have the opportunity to do so in a safe and secure environment around the clock For thousands in the U.S. Armed Forces at home and abroad, there is little or no break for the holidays.

  • Don’t be the Grinch who stole Christmas – embrace diversity!

    It's hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. Homes have been decorated, greetings are being sent to friends and relatives and many are searching for that perfect gift to place under the tree for their loved ones. This holiday season is a time when we celebrate long-held traditions

  • Leadership – 10 letters, but much more than a 10-cent word

    Handheld device service: ~$50 Professional development symposium fee: ~$250 College course tuition: ~$750 Being able to adaptively apply these resources and others as a leader: PRICELESS! From sharp young troops fresh out of basic training to seasoned flag officers responsible for thousands of

  • Stress; friend or foe?

    A high operations tempo is the normal state of affairs in today's Air Force. Add to this the normal schedule of inspections, staff assistants visit, ceremonies, etc, and the almost daily changes in the way we do our business and most of us feel stress. Stress is defined as a force that tends to

  • It's Great to be Back!

          For the third time in my career, I’ve been assigned or affiliated with an organization at Scott Air Force Base. My first tour here spanned from 1995 to 1998 with Headquarters Air Mobility Command. It was a great assignment and I learned a tremendous amount from some great leaders, many of whom