Commentaries

Blue to Green
February 2, 2011 — Are you happy with your current job? Have you ever thought about joining the Army? The military has a program that might be able to help you out. It's called the Blue to Green program and allows you to finish your Air Force or Navy enlistment and then transfer into the Army. The following are some of the guidelines for this program:For E-4 and... MORE

Diamond Tips- Physical Training Uniform
February 2, 2011 — As we embrace the new physical fitness culture, I have noticed a lot of our Airmen not following the rules and guidelines in regards to wearing the physical training uniform. Below I have highlighted a few high violations that I have noticed during the past few months. I challenge each and every one of you to not only ensure that we are complying... MORE

What is an LCAP Inspection and why is it important?
February 2, 2011 — There's a "buzz" among the logisticians here at Charleston. We have prepared ... made sure the T's were crossed and I's dotted and then prepared some more. Prepare for what, you may ask. Three wings, three groups and 13 squadrons have honed their skills and have made themselves ready to display those skills to the inspection team. The Air Mobility... MORE

Career Development Boards help Sailors
February 2, 2011 — Did you know that only about 20 percent of enlisted Sailors say they have been given adequate counseling and guidance on career development by their immediate supervisor? Twenty percent is a pretty staggering number, so to combat this, as part of the "Brilliant on the Basics" program; the Navy is now putting a greater emphasis on career development... MORE

550 days in Afghanistan
February 2, 2011 — First, I want to say thank you to security forces, civil engineers, fellow logisticians, and all other Airmen and civilians who have deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq. In this commentary, I want to discuss some of the lessons I learned based on my experiences in Afghanistan.Although the title of my commentary says 550 days in Afghanistan, I spent 85... MORE

Success×: From Rambo and STPs to a high-performance team!
February 2, 2011 — I would like to share a few thoughts on this important topic. I have served in many organizations and places, and one theme I find common in my observations: either "Rambo" or STPs in units, bases, councils, etc. If you wonder what I mean by these two terms, you're right...I need to define my terms and acronyms.You remember Rambo, right? Rambo was... MORE

Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose Lugosantiago

Are you a mentor?
January 26, 2011 — Do you have someone in your life that you consider a mentor? What is a mentor? Who can be a mentor? Dictionary.com describes a mentor as "a wise and trusted counselor or teacher." The Professional Development Guide explains a mentor as "a person with greater experience and wisdom that guides another person to develop both personally and... MORE

Safeguarding our most precious assets
January 26, 2011 — I often get the chance to meet our newest Sailors and Airmen, and most have entered the service within the past year. Most will tell me they decided to serve our great nation to gain direction in their lives, get an advanced education, travel and be part of a highly respected organization. But none have yet told me they joined to be seriously... MORE

Capt. Ralph Ward, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander

The Gig-Line: NWU - Part II
January 26, 2011 — Last week I discussed the proper wearing of the Navy's new Navy Working Uniform. This week, I would like to talk about specifics on where Sailors are authorized to wear the NWUs.The NWU is designed to be worn in environments at sea and ashore that do not require special clothing (e.g. flight, flight deck, engine room, etc.). Unless otherwise... MORE

LCAP inspection starts Wednesday
January 26, 2011 — Team Charleston Is Ready! It is indeed our honor to welcome Col. Robert Straw and the Air Mobility Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program Inspection Team to Joint Base Charleston as they embark aon ensuring our logistics personnel and activities are 100 percent compliant. The LCAP team will thoroughly inspect the 437th Aerial Port... MORE