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Habits versus Acts
I recently had to put together a going away plaque for a departing first sergeant. Several years, and bases ago, we started a theme where we would pick a military or leadership quote to put on the plaque instead of the standard, "Thank you for your leadership" tag lines. The most recent quote was from Aristotle and went as follows:"We are what we
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11/20
2015
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’Go to guy’: Getting missions done
In almost every work center there is always at least one 'go-to guy'. Everyone knows who this person is and they are usually easy to spot. Sometimes the 'go-to guy' is the hardest working Airman in their section. Other times they are the subject matter expert in their career field, regardless of rank. The 'go-to guy' is always the person
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11/13
2015
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Two key attributes of success
In order for any Airman to succeed in the U.S. Air Force, they need to exemplify certain characteristics. An Airman may never realize his or her potential to succeed without two crucial attributes: self-discipline and self-motivation. Discipline is instilled in us as children, starting with our parents. This is where we start to gain
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11/09
2015
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Instructor pilot offers personal look in how CFC helps
The Combined Federal Campaign is something I look forward to each year. It is important to me because it easily permits me to support organizations that raise awareness, funds research, and assists those afflicted by a rare genetic disorder that runs in my family.One of my older brothers and his son both have the disorder. As my mother was single
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10/30
2015
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I Will Bring You Home
The forest was awakened by the rustling sounds of more than 80 American and Vietnamese outsiders. The heat and humidity was no match for their determination. Their shovels, pickaxes and sledgehammers scoured the earth. Dirt fell through sifting screens like tropical rain as they looked for human bone fragments and artifacts. Their faces were
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10/23
2015
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The in-house recruiter
I'll never forget the first time my Air Force pride shot through the roof of my heart.It wasn't upon graduating basic training; that was more of a weight lifted relief. It wasn't the first time I saw an F-22 Raptor take off, and it wasn't when I, as a young Airman, stood tall saluting during the sound of retreat at my first duty station.No. The
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10/14
2015
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So there I was…
So there I was ... trying to watch NFL Thursday Night Football on a Friday night with my NFL Game Pass. The Denver Broncos versus the Kansas City Chiefs was the feature game. I watched the opening vignette that the NFL presents to hype the game just before kickoff four times in a row due to Internet issues. This was definitely not the ideal way to
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10/06
2015
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Follow up: It can be a matter of life, death
She was a hero. She was someone who had the courage to act when it mattered most. She was a true wingman. She saw the warning signs of depression and suicidal ideations in a friend, she made the right calls, made the right decisions and her friend's life was saved. This Airman knew the warning signs well, because she had been there before.I had the
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9/29
2015
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Take time to delegate
Delegation is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "the act of giving control, authority, a job, a duty, etc., to another person." However, delegation is more than a simple act, it is a skill. Unfortunately, it is a skill that is used incorrectly, or not at all, by many individuals who find themselves in leadership positions. When used
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9/22
2015
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Hold the line
Who am I? I'm just one of the select few in the non-commissioned officer tier about to step into the senior NCO tier. All I can say to those who serve is 'hold the line'. This is directed mostly towards my fellow NCO tier, the backbone of the force some would say.I came in the Air Force in 2002, but my paper work was submitted shortly after Sept.
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9/22
2015
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