Commentaries

Are you ready?
December 13, 2017 — As military members, we should have one main goal… to be ready! But, what should we be ready for? The real answer is everything. I’m asking you to consider what you can do personally to help us be ready for anything that comes our way. You accomplish this by taking the time and making the effort to be caught up (or ahead) on all fitness, training... MORE

Col. Gregory Gilmour 315th Airlift Wing Commander

Are you a good leader?
November 29, 2017 — To know if you are a good leader you first have to know what a good leader is. Do your research. There are many definitions and variations of what a good leader is; one model often used in leadership literature is the transformational leadership model, first proposed by James MacGregor Burns and then developed by Bernard Bass. The transformational... MORE

Harbor Post 45 deepening project and transportation costs
November 14, 2017 — The month of November brings cooler weather, lots of football watching, thoughts of the upcoming holidays and the fast approaching gift giving season. Who wouldn’t like a new car, the latest flat screen television or a new set of tires just to mention a few on my “wish list”? These are expensive items and it got me thinking about what goes into the... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Palazzini, commander Charleston District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

“This is a football……”
October 18, 2017 — Vince Lombardi, one of the most successful professional football coaches in history, was famous for beginning his practices by saying… “Gentlemen, this is a football.” He understood that the basics won games. The basics brought his team together. The basics were the foundation. Let’s take a moment to focus on the basics of our service. As service... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston celebrates 100 years of providing healthcare for service members
October 4, 2017 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston is a command with a rich history and tradition. Commissioned on July 31, 1917, the original Naval Hospital Charleston began as an emergency hospital caring for the wounded during World War I. The hospital consisted of 19 temporary wooden buildings with a bed capacity of 250. The following year, 14 additional buildings... MORE

CPI in the nuclear Navy
October 4, 2017 — Leading companies in any field are characterized by their ability to improve their products, processes, service and technology. This is commonly known as Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). While the military does not sell a product or look for a larger profit margin, the best commands are marked by their ability to self-assess, identify... MORE

Partnership: Planning through Response and Recovery
October 1, 2017 — On August 30, 2017, I had the great honor to relieve Captain Greg Stump and the privilege to assume command of Coast Guard Sector Charleston and its team of dedicated professionals. As a new member of community, it is truly inspiring to witness the exceptional teamwork, cooperation and partnerships with our government and industry partners here... MORE

Capt. John W. Reed
Commander, USCG Sector Charleston

A day in the life of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James
August 29, 2017 — Note: The JAMES is a 418 ft. National Security Cutter homeported in Charleston, S.C. It is the fifth NSC and most sophisticated cutter in the fleet. The story below is told from the BMC’s perspective. SOMEWHERE IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN - It is 11 pm and a Maritime Patrol Aircraft reports a possible drug smuggling “go-fast” boat headed north... MORE

USCGC JAMES' helicopter and small boats interdicting drug smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Honored to join the 437th AW
August 15, 2017 — On June 15, 2017 Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, selected me as your Command Chief. This leadership opportunity is an amazing privilege I will not take lightly. I commit to investing in the 2,300 Airmen, officers and civilians serving Air Mobility Command’s premier airlift wing. I am wicked excited to join a team with a... MORE

The true meaning of Wingman, Shipmate
August 11, 2017 — Given that the Air Force and Navy birthdays occur in September and October, respectively, it is appropriate to think on what it means to be a true Wingman and Shipmate in today’s force. Today the United States military force is the most powerful force in history with a presence felt on the sea, on the land and in the air all around the world. Our... MORE