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  • The ABC's and 123's of Leadership

    During my 22 years serving our Air Force I've had the opportunity to work for numerous leaders and supervisors, some great, some not so great. But looking back I've learned a great deal from both. It was the "great" who showed me exactly what I wanted to be, and the "not so great" who showed me what I didn't want to become. I'd like to share the

  • CHANGE

    Change is all around us, affecting every facet of our lives. Whether it's your personal or professional life, you will encounter change. How you choose to deal with change is up to you, but depending on which of the following three primary options you choose will affect your health and mental wellness over the long term. I've found the most
  • Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz

    Lorenz on Leadership -- Ordinary People Becoming Extraordinary Airmen

    During my 37 years in the Air Force I have served with many great Airmen. Recently, the Air Force announced the retirement of five of our very best: Generals Howie Chandler, Kevin Chilton and Roger Brady as well as Chief Master Sergeants Pam Derrow and Rob Tappana. Each one of these Airmen has selflessly served our nation in positions of great
  • ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Col. Ty Thomas, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, offers comments to remember the 11 September 2001 tragedy during a memorial ceremony and formation at the Wings of Freedom Park on 10 Sept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brian M. Boisvert/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)

    9/11/01 Remembrance Retreat Ceremony

    It is great to see such a fine turnout on a beautiful day, not just from the Airmen of the Mighty 97th, but from our families and our friends from the local community. Thank you so much for joining us today.We gather here to mark the significance of September 11, 2001, the 9th anniversary of which we will mark tomorrow. As you all know very well,
  • ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Col. Ty Thomas, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, salutes as a new flag is raised during a September 11th memorial ceremony and formation at the Wings of Freedom Park on 10 Sept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brian M. Boisvert/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)

    September 11th by the numbers

    In the month of September, 121 months after the tragedies of September 11th 2001, let's take 5 minutes to remember a crucial reason we all serve ... by the numbers ...19 is the number of attackers who boarded airplanes in the morning of September 11th, 2001.70 is the number of minutes it took to accomplish the attack from the first impact to the
  • Chief Master Sergeant Robert A. Austin is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Force Base, Okla. He serves as key advisor to the Wing Commander on all matters concerning the force utilization, readiness, training, career progression and quality of life of 1,367 assigned enlisted members. He maintains on-going communication with four group and 17 squadron commanders, the Air Education and Training Command and the 19th Air Force command chief master sergeants to ensure the enlisted force is well informed, knowledgeable and understands policies and directives.

    Teamwork with a capital V

    From 1987 through 1994, Brenda and I were stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. There were many things I saw and experienced there which I had never seen or experienced before. I went ice fishing for the very first time in my life (and most likely the very last time in my life). I saw the Aurora Borealis in the evening sky, and I saw migrations of
  • Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz

    Lorenz on Leadership--Love Your People

    I have gained a wealth of knowledge during my career, but one point remains at the top of the list ... love your people. Through Lorenz on Leadership articles and presentations, I have shared countless personal stories. While they always have different themes, one constant is the wonderful examples and lessons from people I have met. Our Airmen are

  • Leslie Lorenz on Leadership -- Spouse Wingmen

    I recently met two young military wives. I was so happy to meet these bright, young, eager, new spouses as they and their husbands begin an exciting career in our wonderful Air Force. Randolph AFB is the first assignment for one of the couples. They are originally from the northeast and come from families with virtually no military connection.
  • Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz

    Lorenz on Leadership -- Professional advocacy

    As a service member, I have fought for programs and resources throughout my career. In many cases these battles were a matter of advocacy -- my opportunity to fight for things I believed in. I began facing these challenging moments within days of my entry into military service. As a result, I have come to embrace several principles of professional
  • Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz

    Lorenz on Leadership - The intellectual resource

    Today, we are approaching nine years of sustained combat operations. Many could even argue that our Air Force has been involved in continuous combat operations since the original Gulf War in 1991. Even more challenging, today's combat operations are being conducted while the rest of the nation fights its way through a recession, making resources
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