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  • If it isn't you, it's the person next to you

     "Hey sexy... you single?"I turned to see a fellow Airman in training; standing about 5 foot 8 inches tall, dark hair and eyes. Over the next four months, I heard this fellow classmate repeat the same line more than a couple dozen times.It wasn't just me he had an eye for; it was a handful of my new

  • Reflections on a career

     I didn't join the Air Force with the goal of becoming a colonel, a commander, or even making the Air Force a career. But somehow, by the grace of God, a little hard work and the support of many people, here I am, approaching retirement after 25 years in the Air Force. As a result, I find myself

  • Life is a do-it-yourself project

     "A person of character in peace is a person of courage in war. Character is a habit. A daily choice of right and wrong. It is a moral quality which grows to maturity in peace that is not suddenly developed in war," said British Army General Sir James Glover.Have you ever considered giving less than

  • Finding the Right Balance

    As we enter an ever more fiscally challenging time within the Air Force, we are often asked to step up and do more with our limited time to accomplish the mission. It's what we do as Airmen--we accomplish the mission that is put before us. With that type of can-do attitude, it brings additional

  • Cyber Threats: Are you secure?

    Cyber threats are an ever-increasing issue in today's technological environment - both at home and at work. Adversaries are constantly and tirelessly looking to capitalize not only on vulnerabilities in our computers and networks, but also in our vigilance to protect them and the information

  • Leadership focused on the greater good

    As the Air Force experiences increased funding shortages, downsizing, and a push for more efficiency across programs, the need to have great leaders is more pressing than ever. Leaders at all levels must help set the tone, while ensuring follow-on actions are focused on the greater good versus

  • Exceed Expectations

    A couple of years ago I happened to be flying on the 4th of July. It was a surprisingly busy day. Lines snaked for hundreds of feet at the security checkpoint. Frustration was palpable as passengers shuffled with bags and glanced at their watches. At the gate, a voice boomed over the speaker

  • 97th CONS: How can we help you?

    The 97th Contracting Squadron is here to help you. Our mission is to provide outstanding service for all contract requirements through various instruments to enable mission accomplishments and protect the rights and dollars of the American taxpayers. The 97th CONS is comprised of 33 military and

  • What's it all about, Altus?

    Using the lead off line from the theme song written by Burt Bacharach for the 1966 movie "Alfie" and performed by the British singer Celia Black and others , I thought I'd share my thoughts on why we're all here - work-wise, that is. For me personally, whether it was when I worked in the Mission

  • Air Force challenges - analog leadership is part of the solution set

    What does the average American do 60 times and 35 times each day? If you said the average American sends 60 texts and 35 emails per day...you'd be right. In fact, more than 90 trillion emails are sent annually around the globe. Make no mistake; we are part of an integrated, digital world. For the