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  • What does your leadership footprint look like?

    When considering what to write about in this perspective article, the last before my retirement, it occurred to me that something about leadership would be most appropriate. There have been countless articles, papers, and even books written about leadership but I think I might have a unique take on

  • It Takes a Team

    Teamwork is often emphasized as essential to military success. Often, you will hear military and civilian leadership speak of how impressive the entire military team is, and how the men and women who serve in the armed forces are key to our national security. It is important to note that when the

  • Five Airmen representing 90th Missile Wing excellence

    During Memorial Day weekend I had the chance to reflect on my first two months on the job as the Mighty Ninety command chief. I can say without reservation that this job is the best I've ever had in my 25-year career. The Airmen in the 90th Missile Wing never fail to impress me with their dedication

  • Sober is safer: Thinking then drinking

    "What are you doing this weekend?" is a phrase that is often used without thinking. The question is asked to determine what you have planned. Many of our summer activities include drinking alcohol, either before, during, or after. Having a plan before heading out requires having as much information

  • Commitment

    Our numerous experiences in life present many conclusions as to who we are and what we are capable of, but with every new day comes a new realization. Two months ago, I confirmed a feeling I held within and decided to act on a newfound initiative that could potentially fill a void I felt inside. I

  • What does a leader look like?

    In the Air Force we have many titles, noncommissioned officer-in-charge, officer-in-charge, chief enlisted manager, wing commander and the list goes on and on. These titles are a way of defining the position we hold, it does not define the person we are. A title does not make a great leader,

  • AFGSC commander sends Memorial Day message

    On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the uniformed men and women who have given everything in our nation's defense. From the battlefields of past struggles to the current fight, we set aside this day each year to honor fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.This year Global Strike Command lost

  • Safety is personal -- for all

    For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer when the nice weather and school vacations draw Airmen and their families out to travel, oftentimes deviating from their normal routines.In the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we also experience an increased risk of

  • 'Stupid is as stupid does'

    This is one of my favorite movie quotes of all time. It's pithy and factual. The context in which it is used refers to a person's intelligence based on their actions ... actions that are careless or not well thought out. I often hold myself accountable when performing incidental acts that are far