Commentaries

Continue striving to let freedom ring for others
June 30, 2008 — "Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women: when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it; no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it. But while it lives there it needs no constitution, no law, or any court to save it." Judge Learned Hand, May 21, 1944 This week, as a nation, we remember and celebrate our... MORE

Letter to Airmen: an honor and a privilege
June 25, 2008 — To the Airmen of the United States Air Force, I salute you! Your dedication, motivation and commitment are nothing short of remarkable. You are America's sword and shield, defending the United States and its global interests by delivering sovereign options in air, space and cyberspace. With watchful eyes and precision strike, you counter... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne

Keep summer safety on your minds
June 24, 2008 — Now that summer is here and school is out, most of us have started making plans for summer travel and family vacations. For a lot of Airmen and their families, recreational vehicles are a large part of their summer activities. Some of the most popular and enjoyable activities center around the use of motorcycles and watercraft. Although I know you... MORE

Command Chief's Corner
June 24, 2008 — Team Charleston, last week was a very good week. It began with time spent with 14 Air Force Academy cadets. It was an honor to share the enlisted perspective with an enthusiastic group of future Air Force leaders. My intent was to clearly communicate the importance of a strong relationship between an officer and their enlisted Airmen. I offered... MORE

Equal opportunity programs merge within Air Force
June 23, 2008 — The Air Force's military equal opportunity program and the civilian equal employment opportunity program recently merged as part of an ongoing EO transformation. "The Air Force is embarking upon a significant organizational transformation that has been long in the making." said Lt. Gen. Dick Newton, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and... MORE

Commander’s Comments
June 20, 2008 — Good morning Team Charleston. Last week we observed the 15th Anniversary of the first C-17 delivery to Charleston AFB. Needless to say, the celebration was a phenomenal success. From the golf tournament and the C-17 Heritage Tribute on Friday, to the general officer panel and 17th Airlift Squadron Moose Stomp on Saturday, Team Charleston spirit was... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
June 18, 2008 — Team Charleston, recently I attended the Coast Guard's Chief Petty Officer Acceptance dinner, which is comparable to the Air Force's Senior NCO Induction banquet. It was a real honor and a treat to experience a bit of Coast Guard tradition. Although there were similarities to the way the Air Force marks the transition to the E-7 grade, I noticed... MORE

Energy, water reduction are Air Force priorities
June 17, 2008 — Air Force leadership has clearly stated our priorities are winning today's fight, taking care of our people and preparing for tomorrow's challenges. It is up to each major command, installation, functional area and Airman to ensure our activities and actions support these priorities. One way we can support Air Force priorities both directly and... MORE

SECAF, CSAF resignations: a call to return to basics
June 11, 2008 — Last week, our Air Force and Nation learned that our Secretary and Chief of Staff will soon step down from their leadership posts. In resigning, they accepted responsibility and held themselves accountable for recent Air Force mission failures. In accepting their resignations, the Secretary of Defense praised Secretary Wynne's and General Moseley's... MORE

Commander’s Commentary
June 11, 2008 — Good morning Team Charleston. We're honored this weekend to have so many distinguished retired and active-duty Air Force leaders here with us to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of the Air Force's first C-17 delivery and all we've accomplished with the Globemaster III. There's no doubt the C-17 has changed the way we go to war, deploy our... MORE