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  • Striving for continued greatness

    As the newest members of the 375th Airlift Wing, please allow me to tell you that my family and I are truly honored to join such a superb team. As your new commander, I want you to know that I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to lead such a great wing. Throughout my career as a mobility pilot, I have gained a great appreciation for

  • Voting is another way to serve

    As military men and women, we have a deep commitment to the service of our nation. We've all taken oaths to "support and defend the constitution of the United States." In our Airmen's Creed, we each take our commitment even farther by vowing to "defend my country with my life." It's this type of dedication to country that not only makes our nation

  • Thanks for the memories

    Thanks... It's not often that I get emotional, but it's hard not to after 27 months in the position as the 375th Airlift Wing commander. Pouring everything you have into a job like this would make most folks tired just thinking about it, but I honestly thrived off the energy of all the great people who made this dream a reality. When I look back,

  • More than just a marathon

    Mobility Airmen, Airmen from around the world will join other runners in September at Wright-Patterson AFB for the 12th Annual Air Force Marathon - and Air Mobility Command can lead the way. The Air Force marathon has grown to national significance because it reflects our service so well: it's a first-class event and showcases the physical fitness,

  • Air Force leadership changes

    The U.S. Senate recently confirmed General Norton Schwartz to become the 19th Air Force Chief of Staff and General Duncan McNabb to assume command of U.S. Transportation Command. As graduates of the Air Force Academy, both Generals Schwartz and McNabb have 34+ years of active military service. General Schwartz's accomplished career includes more

  • Work smarter

    My Air Force experiences, up to this point, have dealt primarily with school and trying to be the best communications officer I can be. It is not often officers are afforded true career broadening opportunities and I am one of the fortunate few to get such a learning experience. As part of a career broadening officer exchange between the Air Force

  • Awareness is key to security

    Two weeks ago, the 177th Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron and the 57th Information Aggressor Squadron came to Scott Air Force Base as part of a week-long exercise to test Joint Total Force Scott's posture and response to threats against its physical and information security. Some observations during the exercise offer critical reminders of

  • Popular movie reminds to 'Earn This'

    In the summer of 1998, there was a lot of discussion in the media about the opening 10 minutes of the film "Saving Private Ryan" and how traumatic it might be for our greatest generation, those who actually stormed the beaches at Normandy and lived to tell us their tales. As I sat in a very cold theater in the Pentagon City Mall in the midst of a

  • 2008 Airshow quickly approaching

    In fifty-eight days, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will soar across the skies over Scott Air Force Base. The 2008 Airpower Over the Midwest Airshow will be held Sept. 20-21 and will feature the Thunderbirds along with a variety of other military and civilian aircraft. Airshows allow us to open the doors to the surrounding communities to

  • “The lost art of communication”

    When I was a lieutenant, if I needed to speak to somebody in my squadron, I would walk down the hall and talk to them. The squadron commander did the same thing. Fast forward 15 years and all that has changed thanks to the technological revolution. Text messaging and e-mails have replaced office visits and conversations by the water cooler. While a
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