Commentaries

Words of Wisdom - Live your life in the manner that you would like your kids to live theirs
February 6, 2012 — "Live your life in the manner that you would like your kids to live theirs."--Michael LevineOur wing chaplain (Chaplain Arroyo) spoke about these words during our WingStandup last Monday. As I heard him talking, I meditated about the power ofthese words. What does this speak to us about? The quote speaks about leadership of our own lives.and then... MORE

For Team Charleston, every day is Super Bowl Sunday
January 31, 2012 — "Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."- Vince LombardiOn the eve of Super Bowl weekend, what individual could provide a more poignant perspective regarding commitment, teamwork and success than the greatest football coach of all time and the namesake of the... MORE

Words of Wisdom -- Everybody is a Genius
January 30, 2012 — Sunny morning or afternoon...wherever you are today, carry the sun within you!"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." --Albert EinsteinThis week's thought reminds us about the talents inherent in all of us. Everyone is a genius -- Ok, I admit, these... MORE

Words of Wisdom -- Serving others gives us purpose
January 24, 2012 — "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the onlyones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and foundhow to serve." -Albert SchweitzerBeautiful sunny morning wherever you are (carry the sun within you!),This week's powerful quote comes to us from the Center for characterDevelopment at the Air Force... MORE

Airman's 'two cents' on Incentive Flight
January 19, 2012 — We all play vital roles to our missions' overall success. From the top-tier decision-makers, brand new Airmen and everyone in between, we embody certain elements that ensure we constantly obtain excellence as one, undivided, team.However, sometimes it's easy to forget the impact we make on the big picture. For Airmen, like myself, who work hard in... MORE

Sailors, Airmen and civilian personnel at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base earned an opportunity to fly in a C-17 Globemaster III as a reward to their exceptional work and dedication with their respective squadrons. The quarterly Incentive Flight was held Jan. 12. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Words of Wisdom -- The Three Dimensions of Life
January 18, 2012 — "The Length of Life, [...] is rather the push of a life forward to its personal ends and ambitions. The Breadth of Life is the outward concern for the welfare of others. The Height of Life is the upward reach toward God. These are the three dimensions of life, and without the development of all, no life becomes complete. Life at its best is a great... MORE

Reading is FUNdamental
January 10, 2012 — There used to be an old public service announcement saying something along the lines of "reading is fundamental." I'm a huge fan of reading, both for professional and leisure reasons. I find it even better when the two overlap. However, there are a number ... a large number of people ... who say reading just isn't for them or that they're not... MORE

Alcohol does not have to direct your life
January 5, 2012 — The 437th Airlift Wing recently achieved an impressive goal; 120 days without a Driving Under the Influence arrest. This indicates a growing trend of strong wingman support and responsible drinking. As we begin 2012, it's the perfect moment to build on that success by focusing on all alcohol-related incidents. General Jimmy Doolittle was famous for... MORE

Words of Wisdom -- New Cheese!
January 5, 2012 — Movement In a New Direction Helps You Find Cheese...The Quicker You Let Go of Old Cheese, the Sooner You Will Find New Cheese...Move with the Cheese and Enjoy It!* The quote above makes an analogy-the "cheese" being the thing you want. And the passage speaks about change. If you've been contemplating making changes in your life, it is easy to feel... MORE

Now is the time for leadership
December 28, 2011 — Life as an Airman in service to our country is honorable and rewarding. There is no higher calling than to be a part of a group of Americans who pledged their lives in our country's defense. This choice is definitely not for the faint of heart. It takes an exceptional person just to earn the title of Airman, officer or enlisted, and the demands... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo)