Dec. 10, 2015 Time management: procrastinate on purpose What if everything you thought you knew about time management was wrong?We have more time management techniques and tools than ever before, yet we find ourselves busier than ever. Many of us find the harder we work, the more we fall behind. We end up constantly putting out fires instead of
Dec. 2, 2015 Leading people—the end justifies the means Our Air Force has always done a great job of leading people and now it is one of the four major graded areas. There are many components to leading people, one of which is developing our Airmen. Professional development of our Airmen is an essential part to the long-term success of our units and the
Nov. 5, 2015 A Veterans Day salute to all who serve and have served It is significant that as a nation we take a day to reflect on the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the armed forces and to thank those in uniform for their continued devotion to duty.As we look forward to the parades, ceremonies and celebrations that take place on Veterans Day, I
Oct. 21, 2015 Reflect, reenergize, and realign during Wingman Day As our day-to-day lives become consumed with juggling work, family, school, and community commitments, we may feel mentally, physically, spiritually, and even socially exhausted. It's, therefore, critically important for us to collectively commit ourselves to our Wingman Day activities in order to
Oct. 14, 2015 Tricks for turning sweet treats into healthy eats The holidays are quickly approaching, and sometimes it's not easy trying to steer clear of all those delicious Halloween treats that you just can't get enough of! However, not all Halloween treats have to be bad for you. You can use your everyday fun and tasty meals or deserts and turn them into
Oct. 14, 2015 Being a leader is not a cake walk Being a leader is not a cake walk ... so don't judge a leader until you've walked a mile in their shoes.There is an American proverb which most folks have heard: don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes. I want to put a twist to this: don't judge a leader until you've walked a mile
Oct. 8, 2015 October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month across the nation. During the month local, state, and federal agencies, along with schools, universities, and companies of all sizes will be taking part to educate everyone on how to be safe online. The 375th Communications Group and Wing
Oct. 8, 2015 To be a great team member, get involved Arriving at Scott Air Force Base in March 2014, I knew that my first operational assignment would be unlike anything I had ever experienced. After only a few months in the operational Air Force, I had essentially no experience and for the first time in more than five years, I was not surrounded by
Sept. 30, 2015 Hear the beep where you sleep: Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm You're at home fast asleep and a fire breaks out. Would you wake up? Would your family know what to do? Early warning in the event of a fire can save lives. Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm. This year's Fire Prevention Week aims to better educate the public about the value of working smoke
Sept. 26, 2015 A message to our retired military members We take great pride in hosting our retired heroes as Scott AFB celebrates its 30th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day. Honoring the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform is truly a privilege. We are indebted to all of you, though it is a debt we can never truly repay. We owe you our very way