Commentaries

Command Chief’s Corner
September 10, 2008 — Team Charleston, we, and all of Air Mobility Command, completed the past 101 Critical Days of Summer with zero fatalities. As we head into fall, we need to continue to promote vigilance with regard to fire, motor vehicles, hunting, sports and recreational activities. We all have to target the areas where local needs and hazards dictate and require... MORE

ADAPT makes Airmen aware of drinking limits
September 9, 2008 — Albert Einstein once said, "the difference between genius and stupidity is that genius knows its limits." Remember that the next time you go drinking. Before going out to drink, have a good plan and always have a wingman. High-risk drinking and alcohol abuse greatly impact our lives and our ability to fulfill the Air Force mission. Yearly, the Air... MORE

Retiring chaplain looks back, looks ahead
September 9, 2008 — Voodoos and Shooting Stars. Darts and Daggers. Jolly Green Giants. What is this, science fiction? These were the aircraft that lined the flight line at Tyndall AFB, Fla., when I was assigned there after tech school in 1973. F-101s and T-33s. F-106s and F-102s. and the HH-53s of the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. Tyndall was Aerospace... MORE

Deliver ‘personal best’ in everyday work
September 9, 2008 — A few weeks ago, I spent much of my free time engrossed in the coverage of the 2008 Olympics. During these games, there were many amazing displays of athletic ability: Michael Phelps' eight gold medals, Usain Bolt's 'lightning' speed in the 100 meter and 200 meter run and Constantina Dita of Romania winning the women's marathon at the age of 38... MORE

Standards are everyone’s responsibility, must be enforced
September 9, 2008 — I returned a few months ago from Southwest Asia after completing a four-month deployment where I had the opportunity to interact with many fine Airmen and members of our sister services. During the deployment, I watched many of our finest young Americans in action, conducting difficult operations in an austere environment. One of the first things I... MORE

Commander's Comments
September 4, 2008 — Team Charleston ... please join me in extending a warm welcome to the men and women of the 14th Airlift Squadron who returned home Sept. 3 from a very successful 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia. They really took our nation's Fight to the Enemy! During their deployment, the 14 AS delivered more than 108 million pounds of cargo and transported... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
September 3, 2008 — Team Charleston, we serve in the greatest Air Force, in the greatest military, in the greatest nation in the world. We are committed to defending our country and protecting the American people, and we do it without hesitation or complaint. As we serve, we seldom consider the trust our country places in our ability to fly, fight and win. We, and our... MORE

Team Charleston’s picks have Swami in stitches
September 3, 2008 — The great one made a personal appearance at his football operations corporate headquarters during the weekend to make sure everything was up and running for the new National Football League season. After addressing my 60-person staff, I had lunch with the crew from ESPN's Sunday Countdown and NFL commissioner Roger Goddell. During lunch, I could no... MORE

Group commander says farewell to Team Charleston
September 3, 2008 — What a tour this has been! I have served in the Air Force for 26 years and nine months and had 13 assignments. I can honestly say being a part of Team Charleston has been the most rewarding and one of my most memorable assignments. It is hard to believe three years have gone by so fast. When I was selected to command the 437th Medical Group at... MORE

Why is the core value ‘integrity’ first?
September 2, 2008 — Three straightforward values -- seems pretty simple. The second value is easy: Service before Self. We are a service organization. We serve our great country and its citizens by providing a military option in the overall diplomatic toolbox of our elected officials. This second value reiterates that we will serve our country before we serve... MORE