Aug. 25, 2010 Our 2010 Air Show – A Rich Tradition With the air show fast approaching, I know the hard work you all have been doing to prepare. We have plenty more to do as we shift our efforts from the planning to the execution phase.Air shows have been part of our history since the beginning of aviation. These events showcase the flying skills of
Aug. 24, 2010 From the AMC commander: A message to Mobility Airmen As we look toward the Labor Day holiday and the end of the active summer months, I want to take a moment and tell you how very proud I am of the work you are doing here at home and around the world.Each of you is making a difference in our world every day. Whether you're supporting the mission from
Aug. 18, 2010 Be a Wingman who makes a difference There is no doubt that our Airmen are performing at an intensity level not found even a few years ago. Deployments, exercises, the day-to-day mission--much depends on the ability of our Airmen to perform consistently at high levels for success. That intensity is recognized by a culture that
Aug. 11, 2010 Social Media—We’re fully connected! The Air Force is fully embracing social media venues such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogs as essential to connecting with its workforce and family members. I'm happy to report that the 375th Air Mobility Wing is fully on board with these initiatives.The wing has already established its Facebook
Aug. 4, 2010 Right thing, right reason, right time Being an Airman can be easy. With the core values we all know and live by--Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do, and Integrity First--decisions should come easily. With this foundation, I believe in three simple rules to guide us in every decision we make. These rules are: Do the right
July 28, 2010 Recognizing every day acts of greatness The Air Force currently has four editions of "Portraits in Courage"--a series that chronicles stories of heroism, valor, sacrifice and bravery. The Airmen highlighted include those who, under extreme and hazardous conditions, call in close-air support, serve as interpreters for the Afghan wounded,
July 28, 2010 Wounded warriors help cancer survivor cycle to recovery Just last week, I hit the 2 1/2 year mark of being cancer free and in that time I have been learning to accept the new normal that comes with that. Not everything will be as it was, but I do know that the Air Force that I serve in will be there to ensure I'm taken care of. Earlier this year, I was
July 21, 2010 The 5 C’s of positive behaviors CARE. COMMIT. CONNECT. COMMUNICATE. CELEBRATE. These are the five focus areas of positive behaviors that Air Mobility Command considers the "vital threads through the fabric of our community," and are part of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, known as CAF. By embracing these attributes, we
July 21, 2010 Choices that shaped my life Choices. Our lives are full of them. I would like to share some of the choices I have made through my career that have shaped my life.When I raised my hand to enlist in the Air Force, I had a choice to join any branch of service I desired. My father talked to me about the Air Force. Although he had
July 14, 2010 Comprehensive Airman Fitness – A focus for life Leadership University Lesson No. 1: Take care of your Airmen, and they'll take care of the mission. This fundamental tenet of leadership has withstood the test of time through innumerable peacetime and wartime challenges. To that end, Air Mobility Command has recently launched a new awareness