Jan. 14, 2015 MLK Jr. Day—a day of service I like holidays. Actually, I love holidays and wish we had many more of them. Special dinners, family gatherings, three-day weekends and four-day work weeks are all simple pleasures that soothe my soul.Of the 1,100 proposals for federal holidays that have ever been considered, the United States
Jan. 7, 2015 Team Scott – Leading the Way for Others to Follow Happy New Year! I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season and were able to take a break from the rigorous pace to spend some quality time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that we are now in 2015, the year Marty McFly went "Back to the Future" in the second film of the series.
Dec. 24, 2014 How to live life There's a poster hanging at my desk entitled "How to Live Life According to Capt. Brandon Cyr." On this poster are six simple suggestions for living life to its fullest, and while there have been many who have offered similar lists, this one is special.It's special because this list comes not from
Dec. 3, 2014 Hooka smoke dangerous like other tobacco products Many Americans know hookah simply as the contraption that the caterpillar smoked in "Alice in Wonderland." However, hookah is making a mainstream come-back, entertaining the younger generation for hours in dark, smoky rooms of hookah bars or even sometimes their own homes. These youths often believe
Dec. 1, 2014 Finding Life's new Direction After Loss Sometimes it takes a difficult situation in your life to not only be reminded of the things you are truly grateful for, but also to serve as a catalyst for change.That moment for me came during the beginning of 2012 when my mother died suddenly at just 43 years old. We had just finished observing
Nov. 25, 2014 New inspection process focuses on mission, people The Air Mobility Command Inspector General team came to the wing for a mid-point visit, and this made me think about the last time I prepared for an IG inspection.The Operations Group started the preparations six months prior to their arrival, with specific focus areas and milestones leading up to
Nov. 19, 2014 Green Eggs and Ham … Have you tried them lately? We all grew up with children's stories; either having them read to us by our parents or as parents reading them to our children. One particular author, Dr. Seuss, has always been a favorite of mine, because through his books and stories there are many life-changing lessons to be learned. A classic
Nov. 5, 2014 How to lead America’s Airmen I define leadership as the ability to make things happen by encouraging and channeling the contributions of others, taking a stand on and addressing important issues, and acting as a catalyst for change and continuous improvement both professionally and personally.Being a leader is not necessarily
Oct. 15, 2014 Reducing risk in the cyber landscape It doesn't matter if the Internet is running at home or not, everyone's information is flowing across the Internet now. From big retail giants to the smallest kiosk, credit card purchases are verified across the Internet. Smartphones and home Internet connections are valuable resources but can be a
Oct. 9, 2014 Who’s on my team? Fantasy football players do it before draft day. They evaluate and appreciate the talents, skill sets, and winning attitudes of the players they hope to draft in forming their dream team. Leaders do the same thing when they evaluate and hire people for their office "team." Wing Commanders look