Commentaries

Remember the basics and live by simple rules
April 9, 2008 — I bet most of you have heard about the book All I really Need to Know I learned in Kindergarten written by Robert Fulghum, and if not the book, at least some reference to it. The theme centers around several ideas such as share everything, play fair, clean up your own mess, when you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, stick... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
April 9, 2008 — \Team Charleston, last week I attended the Air Mobility Command's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognition week and banquet. It was an exciting time with lots of activities designed to recognize the AMC winners. Three very bright individuals earned honors as AMC's winners in the Airman, NCO and Senior NCO categories. Now, they will go on to... MORE

What does the training detachment on base do?
April 3, 2008 — Wow, how two years fly by when you're having fun! I can definitely attest to that from having the opportunity to command the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5. This has been one of my greatest experiences so far. What has made it my greatest experience? The dedication, commitment and professionalism of my 40 detachment members exude on- and... MORE

Commander's Comments
April 2, 2008 — Taking care of each other. Taking care of our fellow Airmen is a part of our Air Force heritage and apart of our culture. I hope you took advantage of the time earlier this week on Wingman Day to spend quality time with your Air Force family. Yes, we are very busy ... but even so, your wing leadership viewed Wingman Day and team building as a... MORE

Command Chief's Comments
April 2, 2008 — Team Charleston, I enjoy every opportunity to share with the Airmen here at Charleston. Recently, I spoke with a group of bright staff sergeants at the NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar. Throughout the course of our conversation, several issues associated with personal responsibility seemed to reoccur. The group offered a number of personal... MORE

Commander's Comments
March 27, 2008 — Looking good so far ... and practice makes perfect. We ended last week with a wing-wide mobility exercise. As I walked around, I saw people working hard and staying motivated. I saw Airmen taking pride in what they were doing, who were demonstrating our Air Force Core Value, excellence in all we do. We stood up the installation control center and... MORE

Make right choices; ‘don’t drop your brain’
March 25, 2008 — Choices -- we all have them. We can choose to wear our uniform correctly, we can choose whether or not we're going to arrive at work on time and we can choose whether or not we are going to abide by the rules and regulations which govern us, not only as military members but as citizens of the United States of America. Someone used to work for me... MORE

Safety is a full time job
March 25, 2008 — Whether you are an Airman, government civilian or contractor, safety should be a part of your daily lives. Safety is something we always hear about at work. Commanders routinely brief safety at their commander's calls, each organization has a unit safety representative to track mishaps and provide safety information to the unit, and the wing has an... MORE

SECAF thanks Airmen for safeguarding public
March 17, 2008 — Last month I wrote about my trip to the area of responsibility and the outstanding impacts Airmen are making in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom every day. This month I want to salute all those who provide support to operations around the globe. From the acquisition professionals whose rigorous analysis resulted in the selection of a new air... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne

Take pride in who you are; practice customs and courtesies
March 17, 2008 — When was the last time you saw someone quickly duck in the building to avoid paying the proper respect to our flag during retreat? How many times have you heard a junior-ranking Airman call someone senior ranking by their first name? Did you look the other way, or did you seize the opportunity to correct the infraction and be a mentor? We've all... MORE