Feb. 7, 2008 Developing Airmen through reading Fellow Airmen,Developing Airmen remains one of my key priorities; to that end I've carefully selected each book on my 2008 reading list. Victory -- whether on the front lines of today's Long War or in the air, space and cyberspace surrounding tomorrow's foes -- will be determined in large part by
Feb. 6, 2008 375th AW showcases mission, people to AMC/CC This week, the 375th Airlift Wing introduced Air Mobility Command commander and his wife, Gen. Arthur and Chris Lichte as well as AMC Command Chief Master Sergeant, Joe Barron, to Scott with an orientation of the wing's missions by some of our showcase personnel. Throughout the visit, we
Feb. 6, 2008 Leadership: Five traits of an effective leader "People ask the difference between a leader and a boss...The leader works in the open and the boss in covert. The leader leads and the boss drives." - Theodore Roosevelt What makes a good leader, and what qualities do you look for in a good leader? These are questions that many have tried to answer
Jan. 25, 2008 The power of recognition Everyday, the men and women of Joint Total Force Scott put forth Herculean effort to keep this base running smoothly and contribute to the military's successes, both at home and around the world. As I type, personnel in the 375th Airlift Wing are working diligently and pulling out all stops as they
Jan. 25, 2008 Set New Year’s priorities … not resolutions It's the time of year to make New Year's resolutions, isn't it? We promise to lose weight, get in better shape, study more for promotions, finish degrees and countless other things. Often, though well-intended, we find ourselves never acting upon these commitments. So rather than beginning this new
Jan. 25, 2008 Reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy Throughout my time as the 375th Airlift Wing commander, I have relied on a six-principle leadership philosophy to maximize success at Scott AFB by JTF Scott personnel. As a reminder, they are: Leverage technology, ingenuity, and manpower Employ help from above and enable strength from within
Jan. 10, 2008 Scott is truly Joint Total Force As home to U.S. Transportation Command, Air Mobility Command, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 18th Air Force, Air Force Communications Agency, Defense Systems Information Agency, Tanker Airlift Control Center, Mobility Air Force Logistics Support Center, Air National Guard's
Jan. 7, 2008 Global reach, hope for today & future generations To the Men and Women of Air Mobility Command: As my first 100 days in command draw to a close, I wanted to take a moment to share my impressions of the outstanding things I have seen and experienced in these few short weeks. Simply put, I am awestruck by the professionalism, dedication and
Dec. 20, 2007 The essence of a warrior: Do you have it? Within the realm of modern combatives, there are two simple truths. The first is that the true essence and test of a warrior is the willingness to close with the enemy. The second is that the person who wins the fight is almost always the one whose friends show up first with a gun. I recently
Dec. 18, 2007 Best wishes for continued happiness and success in 2008 The holidays are supposed to be a holly, jolly time of the year, full of thoughtful deeds and loving sentiments. In the past few weeks, however, residents in two local communities have been targeted with senseless and cruel acts of hatred. There was a cross burning in Belleville on the lawn of a