Jan. 5, 2011 Looking ahead to 2011 It's good to be back with you after an enjoyable break with family and friends. There's nothing like a little time away with loved ones to recharge the batteries and bring a renewed dedication to the mission. I trust your holiday season was enjoyable as well and that you are ready to dig into a busy
Dec. 8, 2010 Leadership University – Empowering Your Career You've heard it said that the Air Force's greatest asset is its people--and it's true. The planes can't fly, the equipment can't operate, and the Air Force mission can't be executed without its Airmen. Each member, whether an Airman Basic straight out of basic military training, or a general with
Dec. 2, 2010 40 Festive Days and Nights: Safety First! Similar to the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety awareness campaign, there's a holiday campaign as well, known here at Scott as the 40 Festive Days and Nights. The period spans from Thanksgiving to New Years, and while safety should be a year-round focus for all of us, it's important to make
Dec. 2, 2010 The Power of PT Way back in the day Air Force physical fitness meant being able to cross the finish line at the end of the mile-and-a-half run, lighting a cigarette and trying not to have a heart attack before your next test the following year. Of course, our global mission was a lot different. We were still
Nov. 24, 2010 Your family, your career, your choice…choose wisely Serving in the military can place a lot of demands on us. Sometimes though, we are so busy focusing on our jobs, we forget that military life can be tough on our families as well. To emphasize its commitment to families, the Air Force implemented The Year of the Air Force Family program, which
Nov. 24, 2010 Live in thanksgiving daily There's nothing better than when family and friends gather around the table to share in a Thanksgiving feast. It's one time during the year when we can come together and enjoy a favorite dish, a friendly smile and a warm heart.It's a time to make pumpkin pies, Grandma's rolls and to try not to start
Nov. 17, 2010 Energy Conversations about Conservation In October, a handful of volunteers and I met around the wing conference room table for the first Scott Energy Conversation. The idea for starting an energy conversation here comes not only from my obligation as an Air Force leader to create a culture of responsible energy use, but also from a
Nov. 10, 2010 Job satisfaction is No. 1 There's a recent article in the "Christian Science Monitor" that compares job satisfaction among businesses and reports that the military ranks higher than Disney and other well-known companies. Military members said that despite lower salaries and lengthy deployments, the services provide a way to
Nov. 10, 2010 The importance of self-assessment With the Unit Compliance Inspection just on the horizon for the 375th Air Mobility Wing, I thought some words should be stated about the importance of completing a thorough unit self assessment. In my Air Force career I've learned that the key to unit success is ensuring that a complete job risk
Nov. 3, 2010 Veterans Day 11.11.11. These numbers have significant meaning for most of us because we recognize it immediately as the time, date and month that marked the end of World War I. For those living 92 years ago, it meant an immediate end to a global conflict and hope for a future filled with negotiations, not