Commentaries

Communication important in workplace
August 24, 2006 — One of the most critical elements involving people and the mission is communication. It is a vital tool that enables effective mission accomplishment and it is often overlooked. In regards to communication, we should always ask ourselves the following question: "Who must be informed?" or "Who has a need to know?" This question should be asked each... MORE

Force shaping: The right sizing of the force
August 24, 2006 — As the Air Force begins a period of significant change, I thought it would be important to write on the latest Force Shaping program published by the Air Force Personnel Center. With the Air Force initiatives of Program Budget Decision 720, National Security Personnel System, Personnel Services Delivery Transformation and joint basing, it is... MORE

Do you have a map to get there?
August 17, 2006 — Do you dream about where you want to go, but don't have a map to get there? The map that I'm referring to is goals. Too many of us treat goal setting the same way. It is more than simply scribbling down some ideas on a piece of paper. Our goals need to be complete and focused, much like a road map. I was thinking back recently to some of the goals... MORE

Expeditionary Airmen: Are you ready?
August 17, 2006 — By now, most have heard about the Air Force's shift to a more expeditionary force. From increased and longer taskings, expeditionary combat skills training at home station and a new deployment focus to our basic training, expeditionary Air Force is not just the cool new phrase of the day. It is our new way of doing business. While the warrior in us... MORE

Teamwork paved way for 17 AS deployment
August 1, 2006 — It takes a team ... simply put. May 22, a group of 10 members of the 17th Airlift Squadron boarded a C-17 to stand up the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. We landed in Southwest Asia and began writing the first chapter of a historic airlift doctrinal change: the "Two Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Concept." Getting to that day took months of... MORE

Strongest link: Commander encourages involvement in base spouse organizations
July 5, 2006 — It has been quite a month since I was assigned temporary duty to command the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron while Maj. Brad Tannehill takes his turn accomplishing a deployment. It has been challenging, exciting, rewarding, demanding, frustrating; overall, everything I expected. Quite a few years have passed since I was on active duty.I am... MORE