March 28, 2012 My great grandfather endured the Bataan Death March In April of 1942, more than 76,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army after the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines. Consequently, the prisoners of war were forced to march 80 miles in what is known as the Bataan Death March to an abandoned military outpost. One
March 21, 2012 Celebrating 95 years in 2012! This year marks the 95th Anniversary of the establishment of Scott Air Force Base, and we've got great plans to celebrate! Our beginnings date back to World War I as our nation was looking for new "flying fields" to expand the role of aviation, and because of strong community advocates, the War
March 21, 2012 What else is there about core values? Our core values are steadfast, unifying ideals. With them the many, become one; a team united in purpose. Knowing them is good; understanding where they come from is even better. Let me tell you a little about our core values, what they are founded upon and what we can do to ensure they are
March 14, 2012 Getting into the “spring” of things The flowers are in bloom, warm winds have kicked up and our calendars are quickly filling with outdoor and other activities. Even though the official start of spring is still about a week out, I think that many people are ready and eager to declare an early end to winter so they can begin
March 14, 2012 Developing leaders: Your own corner of the world I often get asked by our newly assigned Airmen, "What does it take for me to make "Below the Zone" senior airman? How do I make staff sergeant in my first enlistment? How do I become a SNCO?" Or I'm told, "My goal is to become an officer or be a Chief in 20 years."Looking back, my advice now as a
March 7, 2012 Knowing your strengths & overcoming failure can help us achieve "Excellence in All We Do" As Airmen, we're always striving to achieve "Excellence in All We Do," as this is one of our Core Values. That's why during our Comprehensive Airman Fitness training today, we're focused on our strengths--learning what they are, and then improving areas that are weak and learning to leverage the
March 7, 2012 Innovation key to our future Our nation is facing a number of challenges that affect our government. As a result, change is happening all around the Air Force.The institution of the Air Force will survive but there is no doubt we'll be operating differently. Over the past several years we have implemented a number of efficiency
Feb. 29, 2012 What matters most This past week we said goodbye to two of our teammates ... but in two vastly different ways. For one it was a celebration of a time well served with a lively send off full of wishes for a bright and happy future. For another, it was a somber time to reflect on a life taken from us much too soon and
Feb. 29, 2012 Compass, nail, coin: What’s on your desk? Symbols often serve to represent ideas, to communicate meaning, and to offer a source of motivation. The Statue of Liberty in New York harbor welcomes thousands to a land of freedom and opportunity many never dreamt of obtaining prior to arriving on the American shore. The Tomb of the Unknown
Feb. 22, 2012 How cool is this? Do you ever take a breath and ask yourself that question? Amid the challenges we face every day, I'll be the first one to say it's difficult to simply think about one's life, but if you have time today to ask that question, what would your answer be? Well, as I leave Scott Air Force Base and the