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  • Team building philosophy

    Teams in every functional capacity have a common need to work together. But this is not as easy as it sounds. In the 97th Comptroller Squadron we have an amazing group of Airmen with differing motivators and unique characters. With such a diverse team they are able to produce great ideas and spot-on

  • Tips for men to stay fit to fight in honor of Men’s Health month

    June is Men's Health Awareness month. Men's health has many aspects and there are many ways to stay healthy.For me this topic is personal because I recently earned my certification as a personal trainer, so the biggest health topics that come to mind are diet and fitness. I believe that you will

  • The power of planning

    We have all heard the saying that "nobody plans to fail, they just fail to plan." But how often do we sit down and actually devise a plan? I would argue that in today's 100mph Air Force, we don't give planning nearly the time it deserves. And we do so to our detriment. There are many benefits to

  • Fluoridated Water: Helping teeth stay cavity free

    Everyone enjoys the crisp, refreshing taste of water after a long workday, but did you know that a glass of water could help you fight tooth decay. Fluoride, a naturally occurring element, has been added to water for more than 60 years. Grand Rapids, Michigan was the first city to add fluoride to

  • Keeping service in perspective

    If you were approached by a co-worker, civilian or family member and asked the question, "Why do you serve," what would your answer be? How would you internalize what you do for the Air Force to the point where you could answer that seemingly simple question? Over the past several years, I've heard

  • Fitness Gives You Life

    It's a beautiful morning and the sun is just breaking the horizon. There is light dew on the grass. The auburn hue in the sky is amazing as it lights up the few wispy clouds. I'm quickly brought back to reality as my GPS watch beeps to let me know I've completed my third mile. I'm "in the zone" and

  • You Matter

    When I entered active duty service nearly 16 years ago, my commander told me to get used to change because that's what the Air Force seemed to enjoy most. Surely enough, the only constant has been change. Our missions are increasingly more complex and require more resources and time than ever

  • What’s Your Air Force Relationship Status?

    How are things between you and the Air Force these days? Would you say the two of you are in a committed relationship? Are you happy with the Air Force? Is the Air Force happy with you? Are either of you thinking of ending the relationship? These may sound like silly questions, but when you really

  • Honesty, direction, and enforcing discipline will build trust

    Many people have heard the saying, "take care of your Airmen and they will take care of the mission." I hear it during almost every speech or presentation given about leadership. But how many people have honestly thought about what our Airmen need? As I grow in our Air Force and rise to increased

  • Leadership…A low cost, essential, renewable resource

    During my career in the Air Force I've lived through many of those "never seen anything like this before" periods. I guess I'd have to say the first was the Berlin Wall coming down, followed quickly by the first Persian Gulf conflict. We experienced the frustration and uncertainty of stop-loss as a