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  • Innovation: The Key to Airpower

    Since the days of the Wright Brothers, Airmen have been innovators, bringing the attributes of airpower to the battlefield. Exploitation of this third dimension by Airmen has been game changing. From the bi-planes of World War I, to the strategic bombers of World War II, to our current abilities to

  • Changing the Narrative

    Our Air Force has experienced some tough times with respect to its image and reputation over the past 12 months. Headlines such as cheating scandals, misconduct among training instructors and sexual assaults have kept us in the news for all the wrong reasons. If you're like me, you've become

  • Is gaming a hobby or addiction?

    Much like many other people my age, I grew up on video games and now, I regret it. From a very young age, I had multiple gaming platforms that allowed me to easily spend countless hours staring at the television. My education, physical fitness and social life suffered greatly. I had severe anxiety

  • Change equals opportunity

    We all find ourselves at a point in our Air Force careers where we will see change. If you choose to make it so, those changes will be for the better. Leaders within the Air Force will guide us toward establishing and maintaining combat readiness necessities to meet our mission's needs while

  • Accountability

    What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "accountability"? According to Miriam-Webster's Dictionary, being accountable is defined as, "being required to explain actions or decisions to someone."In the Air Force, we frequently use the word accountability to describe the

  • Integrity’s Other Component

    As Airmen we are taught the primacy of a concept we call integrity. Early in our careers we learn that integrity means strict adherence to moral and ethical principles, soundness of moral character and honesty. Our very own Air Force Doctrine Document 1‐1, Leadership and Force Development, defines

  • Leadership in the back seat: deference & subordinate leadership

    When you look up a few quotes on leadership, common themes develop: leaders are visionary. Leaders show the way and guide those underneath them to success. Leaders take the helm, they steer the ship and they set the example. For lack of a better word, leaders...lead. But just as, if not more,

  • C3 in the workplace and at home

    Since May 30, 2012 the Cost Conscience Culture has been a focal point in Air Education and Training Command. The initial statement said, "If each Airman saves just three dollars per day, the command could save $37 million by the end of 2012." A tremendous success, this program led to millions in

  • Lead, follow or step aside

    "A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent." - Gen. Douglas MacArthurWe've been told

  • A reminder of our collective heritage

    I often get caught up in the here and now of the Air Force. Performance reports must be written, operating instructions drafted and new Airmen need constant direction. Daily operations never stop, whether we need a break or not. I learned something new last week, and it was an important reminder of