Oct. 1, 2014 Defining an Airman leader Two and a half years after my First Term Airman Course, I asked my supervisor for permission to attend an Airman Enhancement Program.I hoped to get many benefits from the class, but I never expected to get as much out of the four-day session as I did."How do you define yourself as an Airman?"That
Oct. 1, 2014 Focus on the road—don’t drive distracted We've all been there before, driving while distracted. Whether it's from messing with the radio or the GPS, talking to your passenger, eating or drinking and even messing with our cell phone.However, now it's against the law to be on your cell phone or texting while driving, yet I see people do this
Sept. 25, 2014 Suicide awareness: Robin Williams and the Golden Gate Bridge What do Robin Williams and the Golden Gate Bridge have in common? Suicide--yes, I said suicide.Robin Williams started his comedic legacy in the bay area and tragically ended his life there. The Golden Gate Bridge may be a tourist attraction and symbol of engineering genius in America; however it
Sept. 25, 2014 Be a leader, regardless of rank As a senior master sergeant in today's Air Force, I've personally met many successful Airmen ranging from a young airman basic to a major general. I'm impressed with how the Air Force has profound trust in our youngest Airmen. For example, Senior Airman Timothy Burnett from the 375th Aerospace
Sept. 17, 2014 Calling all parents: Wake up your kids to breakfast Getting the kids up and ready for their school day can be a challenge for parents and part of the challenge is preparing a healthy breakfast. In the morning, children are running low on fuel, so breakfast is the worst time for them to skip a meal. Breakfast revs up their bodies after a night's
Sept. 17, 2014 Fruits and vegetables: more matters We frequently hear that eating more healthfully, to include eating more fruits and vegetables, is expensive. Despite the known benefits of fruits and vegetables to our health and wellness, one in every three children are not at a healthy weight and are more likely to be an overweight adult.
Sept. 3, 2014 Children’s eye health and safety It is a good idea to have your child's eyes and vision examined by an eye care professional at least once a year. Scheduling this around your child's birthday is a good way to remember to do it (and is also a birthday gift of sight). Do not wait until your child complains of blurred vision, red
Aug. 13, 2014 I learned the language of finance and the Air Force at Scott At the end of June, the 375th Comptroller Squadron received a new Commander, Maj. Shay Edwards. She has since mentioned her first impressions and how impressed she is with the work being done here at Scott Air Force Base. As we all know, first impressions are crucial as sometimes they are the only
Aug. 6, 2014 Leadership—It’s not about you! Leaders are important. No one can dispute the fact that the leader of an organization significantly influences its performance, for better or for worse. A leader defines the vision, sets organizational goals, and through his or her words and deeds, shapes the organization's culture. Ultimately,
July 30, 2014 Leadership ABCs Midnight's moon cloaked Mount Vernon in cold December light, a quiet "Tis well" was uttered from patient to doctor; George Washington breathed his last breath. Reflecting on his fellow founder's life, Jan. 2, 1814, Thomas Jefferson wrote: "He was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good