Feb. 4, 2009 Thank a civilian Airman today Anyone who has ties to Scott knows that AMC's Showcase Wing enables combat power with a well integrated team of active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen who deliver world-class support to the warfighter on a daily basis. Civilian wingmen are an often over-looked group of unsung heroes who
Feb. 4, 2009 Moral courage and developing combat-ready Airmen Part of my responsibility as commander is to ensure we are properly developing combat-ready Airmen who understand, embrace and execute the joint expeditionary mindset and mission. Combatant commanders, those who are leading our men and women at the battlefronts, are trusting that our Airmen have the
Jan. 29, 2009 We can't afford to lose you If you have ever suddenly lost someone close to you, then you know full well the feelings that accompany such a devastating event. First there is shock and numbness, followed by a wave of questions. What happened? How did this happen? How can we go on without them? By the very nature of our work, we
Jan. 29, 2009 I am a Ceremonial Guardsman On a rainy day in Illinois, family members of a fallen veteran wait near a gravesite for the arrival of their deceased relative. Not a sound is uttered. A hearse pulls up and an elderly woman wearing a black veil exits the vehicle and joins her family. Out of the silence the low groan of military
Jan. 21, 2009 Casseroles and care for our wounded servicemembers Friday, Jan. 16, may have started out like any other day for Tech. Sgt. Adam Page, a nutritional medicine specialist with the 375th Medical Group here, but by 5 p.m. he had coordinated home-cooked meals for the first of three waves of patients who would be staying with us throughout the weekend. In
Jan. 13, 2009 Instilling pride in our Showcase Wing Mission accomplishment is all about attitude - the way we view ourselves, our duties, and our work environment. To meet mission objectives, it's important we demonstrate an attitude of pride. Pride in Ourselves Military uniforms are public statements of our commitment to serve this great nation.
Dec. 17, 2008 Executing the mission Last week, Air Mobility Command released a new mission statement...Providing global air mobility - right effects, right place, right time. The statement does not identify a new command mission but rather expresses more fully AMC's contributions to the Air Force's mission to fly, fight and win. To
Dec. 17, 2008 Holiday Greetings from senior AF leaders To our Airmen and families: The holidays give each of us an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments of the past year and cherish time with our families. It is also a time to look forward to a new year of opportunities, both collectively and individually. Our Air Force faced difficult
Dec. 12, 2008 Happy Holidays As we enter this joyous season and approach the end of 2008, it is fitting that we pause to reflect on all that Team Scott has accomplished throughout the last twelve months. For another year, Team Scott has been an integral part of keeping America and its allies safe and free. In operations at home
Dec. 4, 2008 Empowerment enables It seems like it was yesterday when Mary and I taught our kids how to ride a bike. Building their confidence with encouragement and praise, we showed them how to maintain balance, steer and pedal. Then with one hand on their backs and the other over the handle bars, we gave them a little push. We