Commentaries

Recognize your people because they deserve it
December 16, 2008 — When was the last time you thanked someone for a job well done? We get busy with our daily lives and we stop recognizing our people for all the great work they are doing for our freedom. Recognizing our people should be one of our top priorities as supervisors and leaders. Recognition is a powerful tool for leadership to empower their members to... MORE

Ski safe close to home this season
December 15, 2008 — Winter is not here yet, but it is hard to tell from the chill in the air. The cold snap happened early this year, and that is great for skiers. Just more than five hours from Charleston lays the southeast ski hub of Boone, N.C. All of these regional ski areas are open and ready for you. Ski Beech, the area's biggest resort, has all but two runs... MORE

Volunteering benefits community, self
December 15, 2008 — With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is easy to get caught up in the rampant consumerism that typically surrounds Christmas. While the stores are crowded with shoppers desperate to find presents and save a little money too, wouldn't it be great to give something from the heart? I urge you to consider giving some of your time to make a... MORE

Fin Fan wins Week 14, Steelers rope Cowboys!
December 10, 2008 — Brian "Fin Fan" Sommerfeldt posted the lone 13-3 record to capture the Week 14 Swami Cup. Sommerfeldt bested John "Hitman" Hearn and "Nittany" Lew Zuchowski who both had outstanding 12-4 records. Week 14 saw the woeful Lions remain winless, the defending Super Bowl Giants upset at home by the high-flying Eagles and the Jets losing to the Niners out... MORE

Commander's Comments
December 10, 2008 — The holidays are here and no matter how it's celebrated, the holiday season should be a joyous time for family and friends. The new year will be upon us and, with it, the promise of new beginnings and a fresh start. I always tend to use this time of year to reflect on recent events and to prepare for the new year that is to come. There are some... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
December 10, 2008 — Team Charleston, I continue to be thoroughly impressed by the extraordinary people helping to win the Global War on Terrorism. Airmen of all ranks dedicated to getting the job done, civilian members of the work force providing continuity and invaluable experience, and family members supporting the service and sacrifices of their loved ones all make... MORE

AMC unveils new mission statement, focus areas
December 10, 2008 — This past June, I issued a call for all Air Mobility Command members to "return to basics," and I thank you for the renewed attention you've given to our core values and our mobility mission while restoring the Air Force's good name with your daily, outstanding mission accomplishment. Today, we build on that focus. As you may know, the Air Force... MORE

In June, Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, issued a call for all mobility Airmen to return to basics and he thanks them for their renewed attention to the core values and mobility mission. Senior Airman Meredith Greer folds the American flag during the retreat ceremony March 14 on Charleston AFB. Airmen Greer is with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Accomplish mission while ensuring safety
December 9, 2008 — "Mission first, people always, safety in everything we do." "I am the key to safety." While simple to say, these messages communicate a much deeper message about the most difficult leadership challenge at any level and in any unit: accomplish the mission while ensuring the safety of the Air Force's most precious asset -- its people. It also... MORE

Overcome obstacles to accomplish goals
December 9, 2008 — Every now and then, while we're working toward success, life throws in an "obstacle." The reason people don't succeed is because we don't see there is a way around our obstacles. We take it as, "since the road is blocked, we can't go on anymore." Truth is, we can. We need to find an alternate road to go down. All it takes is an attitude adjustment... MORE

Commander's Comments
December 4, 2008 — I hope all of Team Charleston had a wonderful Thanksgiving last week! Thanksgiving usually ushers in the holiday season and being "home for the holidays." I, like many of you, have special memories of a perfect holiday when everything came together with family and friends, which made it a cherished memory. I also know the effort that goes into... MORE