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  • Remembering September 12th, 2001...

    As we commemorate the 11th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, it is important and appropriate that we remember and honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on our nation and their families/friends who were left attempting to deal with the loss of their loved ones. As one who

  • Safety and your wingman: Safety through teamwork

    During the past year, the 90th Missile Wing Honor Guard has accomplished 111 details, 60 of them being funerals. Safety is the first priority when working to accomplish our endeavor - to honor a fallen veteran at his or her final resting place. In order to do so, the Honor Guard always relies on our

  • Are your Airmen ready for HYT changes?

    Most Airmen affected by high year of tenure changes announced in December will have one more opportunity to test for promotion before changes take effect in September 2013. If they don't make it, they'll be separated from the Air Force.Are your Airmen ready? As commanders, first sergeants,

  • Nuclear Surety Triad - Personnel, equipment and procedures

    "Because of political and military importance, destructive power, and the potential consequences of an accident or unauthorized act, nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons systems require special consideration, and must be protected against threats inherent in their peacetime and wartime environments,"

  • Choose Healthy Ways to Deal with Life Stressors

    "You would not believe the day I had at work, please pour me another glass of wine.""Take this prescription and it will make you feel better."A recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association confirms the majority of Americans believe life is more stressful today than the previous

  • Leaders and Checklists

    Leadership is a core tenant of the military profession. At all levels, we need leaders of character to perform the mission and ensure security for our great nation. One of the reasons the U.S. military is the best in the world is because we value the contribution of each individual to critically

  • Quality Feedback is essential to leadership

    Don't underestimate the power of providing good, quality feedback to our Airmen. I believe the feedback process is often taken for granted by many of us, and is one of our most undervalued tools that we carry in our leadership toolboxes. Don't get me wrong, there are supervisors in our Air Force who

  • I heard "Retreat" today - That good old feeling

    I don't get out to the base much these days. I don't even remember now what I needed to pick up, but after a long day of yard work I stopped by the base shoppette. I found a good parking spot and headed into the store, and just before entering, I heard the scratchy recording of 'To the Colors' start

  • Quality Feedback is essential to leadership

    Don't underestimate the power of providing good, quality feedback to our Airmen. I believe the feedback process is often taken for granted by many of us, and is one of our most undervalued tools that we carry in our leadership toolboxes. Don't get me wrong, there are supervisors in our Air Force who

  • In reverse - From the bottom to the top

    Have you ever noticed how every leadership commentary comes from the top of the chain? What about the opinions of our largest population segment in the military - our junior enlisted? Since it was my turn to write an article, I decided to take it to the troops and reverse the commentary process by