June 13, 2012 Developing a Professional Airman With unique mission challenges as well as a changing world, our Airmen have to be even more prepared to meet military demands. It got me thinking about what is expected of our supervisors in order to develop a new Airman into a true professional ready to meet those future demands. Three things
June 6, 2012 It's a privilege to command As we head full speed ahead into summer, I'd like to take a moment to first, thank you all for ensuring that our Memorial Day weekend was free of incidents and accidents! It takes the entire team to reinforce the idea of "Safety First" and then everyone's cooperation to make the right choices.Our
May 24, 2012 This Memorial Day remember those who served and make safety a priority Each and every day of service you give to our Nation, you are honoring the men and women who have given their lives in defense of freedom. With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, please pause a moment to reflect on those who came before us. Courageous men and women whose selfless devotion secured the
May 23, 2012 Give thanks for the young men, women who served It's only been a few days since I took command, and I can already feel the high energy and see the excellence at work! The teams who put together the change of command last Friday did an outstanding job and everyone has made our family feel welcome!We're excited to begin our journey with you and
May 23, 2012 A call to action Comprehensive Airmen Fitness should be a priority for every supervisor, commander and leader. The Mental Pillar is one important component of CAF. May is National Mental Health Month and this year there are two important themes: "Do More for 1 in 4" and "Healing Trauma's Invisible Wounds." The first
May 16, 2012 A message to my sons: What Memorial Day means to the Nguyen family! To my sons, Michael and Alex: I have an important message to share with you--one that involves an important American holiday and why we, of Vietnamese heritage, should be especially thankful for the military men and women who made it possible for us to enjoy this holiday every year.I speak of
May 16, 2012 Lessons from the lunch train This is the time of year when we all attend farewell events as many of our teammates move on in their Air Force adventure. During these events we take time to honor their accomplishments and do our best to say goodbye. But what do the people leaving our organizations say?In the 458th Airlift
May 9, 2012 Farewell and thanks for the memories! It's hard to believe it's been almost two years since I first took command, and with Polly by my side, children who were willing to support their parents in this job, and many friends and supportive teammates, our time here is about to end.Sure, we're exhausted, but believe it or not, that was
May 2, 2012 Apps, Art & Appreciation! If you haven't heard by now, there's a new app in town that I think you're going to be excited about! It's called "My Military Communities" or rather "MyMC2" and is delivery system where you can get the latest news about events happening on base right in your own phone!Because we're such mobile
May 2, 2012 AMC: Maintaining a Global Lifeline More than a decade after the start of American involvement in Afghanistan, pilots and aircraft belonging to a global mobility enterprise headquartered amidst the cornfields of Illinois here continue to provide a lifeline for thousands of Americans overseas.Each day, Air Force C-17 and C-130 aircrews