Feb. 19, 2014 Influence change in 2014 The year 2013 was filled with many unexpected situations. Many did not expect sequestration to become a reality. The impact of sequestration on our force was felt by us all, and we are still dealing with some of the aftershock. Now just over a month into 2014, Force Management Programs are in full
Jan. 29, 2014 Blood donation is a form of ‘service before self’ "The need is constant, the gratification is instant." This is the Red Cross' motto for giving blood.I give blood often and encourage others to do every chance I can.According to the Red Cross, an average of 44,000 blood donations are needed daily because of surgery, trauma, complications during
Jan. 22, 2014 Don't let winter freeze your running routine With proper planning and the right clothing this can be the best time of year to log serious training mileage. Several spring marathons are held in April each year for good reason. Runners agree that cold weather motivates them to run harder and longer. Cold weather exercise will not make you sick.
Jan. 22, 2014 Enabling Rapid Global Mobility ... that's what we do! There are many countries that have similar military capabilities and equipment as we have ... airlift, sealift, air refueling, strike, strategic bombing, ground combat, and so on. However, what sets the United States apart from any other country in the world is our ability to project those
Jan. 8, 2014 Support for the caregiver At some point in our lives many of us have considered having children. When the time is right, we prepare for this in many different ways, possibly by talking to our doctor, talking to other parents, reading books or joining websites that provide information on child rearing. We may even take a
Jan. 8, 2014 Thank you for a job well done! Happy New Year! I sincerely hope you had some quality time with family and friends during the past few weeks as we celebrated the holidays. Enabling rapid global mobility is a 24/7/365 responsibility and the work never stops, but I am continually amazed and impressed by how well the men and women at
Dec. 23, 2013 Lt. Gen. McDew's letter to Airmen Gen.As I reflect on 2013 and prepare for an even more exciting 2014, I realize that our Air Force, Air Mobility Command, and I have asked much from you and your families this year. However, despite the challenges of a changing world and often great uncertainty, you have been a model for operational
Dec. 23, 2013 AMC commander, chief send well holiday wishes As we continue through this holiday season and approach the new year, Ricki and I, along with Chief Kaiser and Debbie, want to share how extremely proud we are of you - our mobility Airmen and the mission you accomplish every day. Thank you for all you do in support of our great nation.Whether
Dec. 17, 2013 Seasons Greetings from the Kremers Deb, Mikayla, Abbey and I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support and friendship since our arrival this summer. You've made our transition easy, and we've enjoyed getting to meet so many of you. The holiday season is in full swing, and if your family is anything like ours,
Nov. 27, 2013 Adapting to create quality services, recreation on base During these times of fiscal constraint due to Sequestration, Scott Air Force Base's Non-Appropriated Funds have to be invested wisely, just like the Appropriated Funds from Congress. As the 375th Force Support Squadron commander, I am charged with being a good steward of the base's Morale, Welfare,