Commentaries

AMC commander’s Fourth of July safety message
July 3, 2007 — To my fellow Airmen celebrating this July Fourth holiday around the globe, thank you for your sacrifice. Two hundred and thirty-one years ago, brave patriots very much like you created our nation ... the land of the free. As you proudly wear those broad stripes and bright stars on your uniforms, you serve as a beacon of hope to those in need and a... MORE

MXG commander bids farewell
July 3, 2007 — Smile! Everyone in the 437th Maintenance Group has certainly heard the order! We all need to smile daily -- I haven't stopped smiling for two years. Wow; to be the maintenance group commander of the best maintainers in the world is the best job around. That puts a smile on my face every morning, but now I have to pack my bags and leave. However,... MORE

Commander's Comments
June 27, 2007 — Team Charleston, it is great to be "back home" in Charleston again! Words don't adequately express how happy Deb, the kids and I are to be back at Charleston AFB among so many of our close friends. This is a wonderful community, civilian and military, and we look forward to another rewarding assignment in the Lowcountry. Thank you to everyone for... MORE

Today's Airmen are in the fight
June 27, 2007 — When I joined the Air Force in the early 90s, the Persian Gulf War was winding down. Some of my first supervisors served in this war. From time to time they shared stories of their experiences about being an aircraft maintainer during combat with the close calls running for shelter during a Scud missile attack, the sound of a patriot missile... MORE

Life lessons prove valuable in workplace
June 26, 2007 — Baseball has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember. Growing up, I cheered on my brothers' little league teams until I was old enough to play myself. In high school I was a "Diamond Darling" for the baseball team (that is a cross between a batboy and a cheerleader). My first date with my husband was going to a Los Angeles Angels game... MORE

Commander's Comments
June 20, 2007 — Team Charleston ... thanks for the incredible ride! As DiAnna and I prepare to depart the Air Force and begin the next chapter of our lives, we'd like to offer a heartfelt "thank you" for making the last year and a half such an amazing time in our lives. To our phenomenal Reserve partners, you put the "team" in Team Charleston ... we absolutely... MORE

Airmen represent Air Force 24/7
June 20, 2007 — Do you have a split personality? Are you one person on duty and another when you're not at work? I knew a young Airman who, when at work, seemed the epitome of the Air Force core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. He never failed to impress everyone around him with his professional excellence, courtesy and... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
June 13, 2007 — Team Charleston, Monday marked the first day of my journey as your command chief. I am honored to have been selected and often have to pinch myself. After 24 years in the Air Force, I am pleased with where my career has taken me and I am even more pleased it has brought me here. I am excited, humbled and blessed to assume the duties as command... MORE

Commander's Comments
June 13, 2007 — Good morning, Team Charleston. I'd like to welcome to Charleston, Lt. Gen. Arthur Lichte, Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Force Staff, his wife, Chris, and the 40 Air Attaches and their spouses from around the world as part of your Spring Attache Tour. We're honored to show off our beautiful base and even more proud to show you how... MORE

Smart operations: growing a culture of excellence
June 13, 2007 — It has been almost a year since we were first introduced to the concept of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, and what a journey it has been! We've seen a number of great initiatives being implemented and many of you have gained a true understanding of what continuous process improvement can do for the greater good of our... MORE