March 16, 2016 Q&A pt. VI: New Visiting Quarters, Delays at the Gates, Childcare Development Center, Urinalysis Tests, Parking Spots and Road Repair, Restaurants on Base, Base Pool and Disc Golf, and Charter Cable Last week, I ran the fifth in a series of "Q&A" articles, which are in response to questions asked during a previous Commander's Call. This is the sixth article in the series. I'll be posting the responses to all of the questions on a Sharepoint site for future access and review. Please keep the
March 16, 2016 B–O–U–N–C–E! Develop, maintain resilience to achieve success Resilience!?We hear about this constantly, often as achieved through balancing the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness; that is, the pillars of Mental Fitness, Physical Fitness, Spiritual Fitness and Social Fitness.But what is resilience really? Is it something innate, something learned;
March 10, 2016 Q&A pt. V: Wing Morale Events, Dorm Policy, Personnel/Discrimination, 375th Security Forces Squadron Vehicles, Food Transformation, Shiloh and Belleville Gate Augmentees, FamCamp Rental Fees, Wifi Access, Base Track Stadium Lights, and Medical Facilities Last week, I ran the fourth in a series of "Q&A" articles, which are in response to questions asked during my last Commander's Call.This is the fifth article in the series. I'll be posting the responses to all of the questions on a Sharepoint site for future access and review.Please keep the
March 3, 2016 Leadership requires balance That is an easy question, right? I am sure the average person ponders over just this type of question for hours in between Walking Dead episodes.Let's try something a little more specific and perhaps easier to answer: What is my leadership philosophy, and why?While this is purely an academic
March 3, 2016 Q&A pt. IV: Installation Security, Installation and Mission Support Center, 24/7 Access to the James Gym, Lincoln's Landing Pedestrian Gate, Professional Development, NCO Induction Ceremony, C-130 on the Flight Line, Email Transition, Chiropractic Appoin Last week, I ran the third in a series of "Q&A" articles, which are in response to questions asked during my last Commander's Call. This is the fourth article in the series. I'll be posting the responses to all of the questions on a Sharepoint site for future access and review. Please keep the
Feb. 24, 2016 Q&A pt. III: Medical, Exercise Physiologist, Infrastructure, and Food Options Last week, I ran the second in a series of "Q&A" articles, which are in response to questions asked during my last Commander's Call.This is the third article in the series. I'll be posting the responses to all of the questions on a Sharepoint site for future access and review. Please keep the
Feb. 23, 2016 Q&A pt. II: Installation Policies/Facilities, Morale, and Personnel Issues and Professional Development Last week I ran the first in a series of "Q&A" articles, which are in response to questions asked during my last Commander's Call. This is the second article in the series. I'll be posting the responses to all of the questions on a Sharepoint site for future access and review. Please keep the
Feb. 11, 2016 Q&A pt. I: Quality of Life, Infrastructure, Leadership, and Community During my last Commander's Call, 375th AMW Airmen used a smart phone application called "Presentain" to submit questions (anonymously) about any topic on their minds. I received hundreds of questions and have been providing answers to many of them through wing-wide emails and now in the base paper.
Dec. 18, 2015 A reflection in the pride of service As we enter this holiday season, I recently had the opportunity to reflect on the many things I am thankful for. I recognize that I am richly blessed. In addition to having a wonderful family and living in the greatest country in the world, I love being an Air Force Nurse Corps officer. When I was
Dec. 17, 2015 The Gift of the Air Force Family The holiday season has taken on different meaning to me over the years--family, traveling, traditions, deployments, and ... more traveling. But, this year brings an even deeper appreciation for what it means to be a part of the Air Force family.Many of you know that my husband, Dave, is serving in