Dec. 4, 2008 Pride in the Blue Uniform When General Norton Schwartz, our Chief of Staff, directed the uniform of the day for all Mondays would be any combination of the blue uniform, many questioned why this decision was made. Our previous CSAF, Gen T. Moseley, implemented the wear of utility uniforms and flight suits in the spirit of
Dec. 2, 2008 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TEAM SCOTT! The Thanksgiving holiday provides an opportunity for families and friends to gather together in celebration and reflection of the blessings received throughout the year. There is one blessing in particular for which we should offer a special acknowledgment of gratitude. That blessing is freedom.
Dec. 2, 2008 AMC commander: 'Take time to pause, reflect on what your service symbolizes' The holiday season is a wonderful time to spend with our family and friends. For many, it means packing up and traveling our nation's highways to visit our loved ones. As we enter this holiday season, please take time to pause and reflect on what your service symbolizes to our nation and take notice
Nov. 21, 2008 Being a good Wingman I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind. What does it mean to be a Wingman? The term Wingman has spread beyond its original use in the flying arena to encompass the Air Force's core philosophy of taking care of each other on and off the battlefield, on
Nov. 21, 2008 Recognition: A useful tool What's the one fix it tool you can find in nearly every home - duct tape. It's a running joke but it's also very true that you can repair (at least temporarily) almost anything with a little bit of duct tape. There's a similar kind of "everyman's" tool available to each of us in the work
Nov. 21, 2008 How to be a great patient – Top 10 list At a recent trip to the Barber Shop, I was surprised by the large amount of gray hair around my feet. Did all of that come from my head? Gray hair doesn't lie and I had to admit to myself that I am older than I used to be. I graduated medical school 18 years ago and through the years, I have
Nov. 6, 2008 Upholding military traditions Fly, Fight, and Win! That is the mission of our U.S. Air Force. Our Air Force has sharpened our focus on the "basics." Commentaries over the past two weeks have focused our thoughts on two key elements of our back to basics approach - character and leadership. This week we turn our attention to
Nov. 6, 2008 Honoring our veterans – past, present and future Each Veteran's Day, Americans have the opportunity to reflect upon and honor the sacrifices of noble men and women who have served in defense of our great nation and its freedoms. We also take this time to express our deepest gratitude for those serving today. Through daily mission accomplishments,
Nov. 4, 2008 Base pride and ownership A few weeks ago, as I was walking through the security checkpoint at St. Louis Lambert Field, a TSA security guard stopped me and started raving about the Scott Air Show that he attended back in September. Yes, he excitedly talked about the Thunderbirds and other aircraft demonstrations. But he also
Nov. 4, 2008 Back to basics of leadership Last week, my commentary discussed going back to the basics in terms of ensuring your character is aligned with the Air Force's core values. Embodying the Air Force core values in and out of uniform is the starting point in getting back to the basics. This sets the stage for everything else to