Commentaries

Command Chief’s Corner
April 30, 2008 — Team Charleston, as I reflect on the success of the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo, I would like to thank you all for your hard work. Because of you, we were able to showcase some of the finest aviation technology the world has to offer. Now, we are about to embark on our next challenge -- the mobility exercise. After the success of the air... MORE

Self-aid buddy care important for ORI, real life
April 29, 2008 — The military medical community is very proud of the care we are able to provide to patients. We have made great strides in the care we provide to troops who are injured in the field. This hits home with all of us who have deployed or who will be deploying. According to statistics, we are better at treating those injured in battle now than we have... MORE

Use helpful tips to prepare for ORI
April 29, 2008 — As we approach the upcoming fly-away mobility exercise and the operational readiness inspection in August, I have some tips on how to prepare you for the upcoming events. We, as Airmen, should always be ready. But just in case you have not practiced in a while or looked through your Airman's Manual, I have some suggestions. I recently had the... MORE

Airman-to-Airman, this is for you
April 29, 2008 — When I first came to Charleston, I had no idea what to expect. I had just returned from leave, and all I really knew about my job was what I learned from tech school. So was I nervous? Heck yeah, I was! But during the next few hours, the butterflies in my stomach quickly died away. I was introduced to an event called a "Combat Dining-In," a... MORE

Airman 1st Class Stephen Harper (U.S. Air Force photo/Shauna Heathman)

Command Chief’s Corner
April 23, 2008 — Team Charleston, this weekend we are expecting more than 100,000 visitors for the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo. The preparations have been made and all is ready to host our guests in what I believe is sure to be a memorable day for all. The aerial demonstrations, aerobatic maneuvers and wide variety of static aircraft displays should prove... MORE

Commander's Commens
April 22, 2008 — What a great time to be a member of Team Charleston! This weekend's 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo culminates a year of hard work to prepare our base ... we are ready to showcase our mission to the public we help protect. Saturday, we're hosting a world-class air show for more than 125,000 guests. Whether you are an active-duty member of the... MORE

2008: Record-setting year for AMC so far
April 17, 2008 — To the men and women of Air Mobility Command: If the past 90 days are any indication, 2008 is turning out to be an amazing year for AMC. Most recently, March was a record-setting month for mobility Airmen supporting the Global War on Terrorism. More than 120,000 passengers were transported into, out of and within the Middle East and Horn of Africa,... MORE

Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander

Duty, honor, country ... words to live by
April 15, 2008 — The fifth anniversary of the liberation of Iraq occurred last month. The 437th Airlift Wing's mission of "taking the fight to the enemy" continues. Our involvement around the world in the war on terrorism brought to mind a farewell speech from an Army general officer that is as relevant today as it was when he spoke his words almost 50 years ago... MORE

Mentoring -- accept it, seek it, provide whenever possible
April 14, 2008 — One thing I am very thankful for in my career is having commanders, first sergeants and supervisors who took the time to help me set goals and achieve them. There are a lot of factors that contribute to having a successful Air Force career, but one can't be achieved without having a mentor and being a mentor yourself. When I was an Airman at my... MORE

Commander's Comments
April 10, 2008 — We're going to welcome more than 100,000 people to the base April 26 for the Air Expo ... are you ready to tell the Air Force story? The average American walking the streets of any city in the country may not know an Airman serving today or have any substantial contact with the military. That is why it is important for us to be good ambassadors not... MORE