Commentaries

The inner Civil War, the moment of truth, and the fork in the road
November 1, 2011 — A rich life is about choosing wisely. We all make life-changing choices every day when confronted with difficult or easy situations. Specifically, every situation you confront will transport you to three places: the inner Civil War, the Moment of Truth and the Fork in the Road. I know you and I have been in these places. Can you go back in your... MORE

Feds Feed Families kudos
November 1, 2011 — On behalf of Joint Base Charleston, the Navy Region Southeast and the chapel staff, thanks to everyone on the Naval Weapons Station who contributed to the "Feds Feed Families" food drive. Through your efforts, compassion and generosity, we were able to donate 1,521 pounds of food to the Lowcountry Food Bank which will provide 1,170 meals for the... MORE

Never too busy to give back
October 25, 2011 — This is an especially busy time around Joint Base Charleston. Nearly everyone on the Air Base is focused on preparing for the Operational Readiness Inspection that begins Nov. 29. Many Weapons Station commands are as busy as I've ever seen them with a wide variety of challenges that range from major inspections, demanding operations and complex... MORE

Peer pressure pays off
October 25, 2011 — We've heard about it, experienced it, advised others about it and yet a majority of people continue to struggle with it throughout their careers and lives.Peer pressure is often viewed in a negative way, but peer pressure can influence individuals' lives in a positive manner.Peer pressure in any form must be handled with care because it can erode... MORE

The Gig Line – Brag File
October 12, 2011 — Walt Whitman once said, "If you done it, it ain't bragging." With that thought in mind, it is crucial that every service member create and maintain what is known as a "Brag File." When it comes time for midterm counseling, evaluations or perhaps your end-of-tour award, the only person who truly knows everything that you've accomplished is ... you... MORE

I Wish…
October 12, 2011 — "I wish..."My daughter says this a lot. She may wish for a toy or a big bowl of ice cream or to sprout wings and fly off to Neverland. These are all important and possible things in the mind of a seven year old.Wishing can be a wonderful thing. One can wish for a better career, a promotion or a good assignment, but this is not the way for an adult... MORE

Being "Joint" isn't a new concept
October 5, 2011 — Although "Joint Basing" is a relatively new term in our military lexicon, the concept of "Joint" especially as it relates to military operations is not. In fact, Joint Operations date back to the time of Alexander the Great, when he realized the need to develop a comprehensive resupply plan. He could no longer rely on his soldiers to forage what... MORE

AMC continues to ‘power the force – fuel the fight’ for energy efficiency
October 5, 2011 — "Efficiency promotes effectiveness." That's a creed the Air Mobility Command Fuel Efficiency Office has lived by since its creation in 2008. Since then, they've helped save the Air Force millions of gallons of fuel as well as millions of dollars in the process. The FEO's motto and its efforts are just a part of what Air Mobility Command Airmen are... MORE

Charting a new course for NHCC
September 29, 2011 — For three days in late September, the leadership of Naval Health Clinic Charleston conducted annual strategic planning at Club Charleston, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Facilitators from Navy Medicine East and Bureau of Medicine and Surgery applied continuous process improvement tools with Lean Six Sigma concepts to develop goals and assign... MORE

Capt. Steve Brasington, Naval Health CLinic Charleston executive officer

The Little Brown Book
September 15, 2011 — You all know Airmen must stay physically fit and meet the Air Force fitness standards; that noncommissioned officers must appropriately recognize and reward those individuals who clearly exceed established standards; that senior NCOs must exceed the standards and expectations levied upon their NCOs and Airmen and they must epitomize excellence,... MORE