Commentaries

Diamond tips
October 27, 2010 — Effective study habits As we continue moving into the enlisted promotion testing cycle, I encourage everyone to read and follow the guidance in Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241, Professional Development Guide, specifically Chapter 1. This chapter outlines all anyone needs to become a success in all testing endeavors.Section 1C outlines the need to stay... MORE

Diamond Tip
October 19, 2010 — Did you know service members are not to stand or walk with their hands in their pockets while in any combination, other than to insert or remove items? Additionally, service members are not to drink or eat while walking. Furthermore, do you know what your individual responsibilities are in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2903? These, along... MORE

Happy homecomings
October 19, 2010 — As part of the Year of the Air Force Family, the Air Force sponsored the DePLAYment Program, which ended July 31. Reports indicate that more than 10,000 families participated in the program with free access to base classes and sports programs for children of deployed military members as well as free and discounted family programs for the deployed... MORE

Lt. Col. (Dr) Howard Givens, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander

Command Chief’s Corner
October 13, 2010 — We live in a world of language. As humans we are immersed in language from the time we are born, some would argue this happens even before birth. The immersion continues throughout our lives as we learn to communicate using words that have clear and unemotional definitions, found in any dictionary. However, each of us assign and develop emotional... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, 437th Airlift Wing command chief

'Stop. Think. Connect.' helps keep our virtual gates secure
October 13, 2010 — If your biggest cyberspace worry is that your mom or boss will see that embarrassing Facebook photo of you flailing in the conga line during last weekend's party, think again.Technology has exponentially advanced the way we communicate, but the natural trade-off is the heightened need for cybersecurity, particularly the need as total force Airmen,... MORE

Diamond tips
October 13, 2010 — Military etiquetteSince there has been a military, etiquette has been part of its existence. Etiquette as defined in Webster's Collegiate Dictionary simply is "the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life."How does this apply in our day-to-day Air Force lives? Here are some... MORE

Commander's Comments
October 6, 2010 — Since reporting to Joint Base Charleston in late August, I've had the privilege of seeing first-hand many expert teams at work throughout the Air Base and the Weapons Station. Even if you've been stationed here for years, you may not really grasp how many diverse missions are executed here. Joint Base Charleston is a vital military logistics hub:... MORE

Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander

Mission accomplishment: JB CHS job number one
October 6, 2010 — Well, here we are ... altogether ... one big happy family.If I were a betting man, I would bet that not many of you have noticed anything different at all since Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Weapons Station became Joint Base Charleston. And that's exactly the way it was supposed to happen.It took literally hundreds of people working thousands... MORE

Diamond tips
October 6, 2010 — Feedback...I'm sure you've heard it time and time again. "Feedback is very important" or "fight for feedback." Well, both of those statements are true. Feedback is powerful communication between a supervisor and subordinate, co-workers, friends and even family members. We know how important communication is in accomplishing the mission and solving... MORE

Shape Your Life with Values
September 29, 2010 — Take a minute and reminisce back to the day when you first put on your military uniform. For many it was probably Basic Training, Reserve Officer Training Corps or the Academy. Can you recall the sense of pride you felt at the time? As I often recall, it was a feeling of pride, honor, commitment, an overwhelming sense of patriotism; it was being... MORE