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  • Measuring Success

    We measure our successes in a multitude of ways; excellent and outstanding ratings during an external inspection, continual internal self-inspection to improve the way we do business, our training programs and how well we meet mission goals. In Safety, we measure success not only by how many details

  • It wasn't supposed to be like this...

    After parking the Air Force staff car beside the yard, the Chaplain, the nurse and I got out of the car and took a moment to look over each other's service dress. We had been steeling ourselves for this moment most of the afternoon. As a death notification team, it was our job to inform a newly

  • Lorenz on Leadership: Leaders come in all Sizes

    Earlier this year I wrote an article about our civilian force -- the solid foundation on which our Air Force is so securely postured. Often, it is the continuity our civilian partners provide that so effectively enables our warfighters to project air, space and cyberspace power when called upon.

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Altus Air Force Base.Domestic violence and maltreatment has existed for centuries; it was not until the 1970s that it was first considered a social problem of epidemic proportions. Since then, much has been learned about the nature of violence and

  • Comments on POW/MIA day 2010

    Greetings to all--civic leaders from the local community, airmen of the mighty 97th, family members. Today is the day our nation has set aside to honor the heroism of a special breed of warriors - Americans who have endured captivity in enemy hands, as well as those whose fate remains unknown. Every

  • Teamwork

    Without a doubt the Mighty 97th Air Mobility Wing is a great example of a team. We are a professional organization of extremely well-trained individuals pooled together to execute our Wing missions. The word "team" typically brings about visions of professional or college sports like the Chicago

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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