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  • We are Airmen through thick and thin

    Just as sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, Airmen will continue to serve faithfully and honorably in defense of our great nation. In the midst of staffing cuts, budgetary restraints and global responses, our fortitude and resiliency will remain. It is during these times that our

  • Do you have the bug?

    Do you have the bug? Do you have the itch? What I am asking does not concern a rash or sickness. The question I am asking is: do you have a passion for the job you do, where you serve and for those with whom you serve? This is more than a thought about your attitude. Rather, my aim is deeper. The

  • Be prepared, be safe, reduce stress

    Last week's winter storm highlighted two things that we can't have enough of: patience and preparedness.Few of us were prepared for the type of storm we experienced. We can't be prepared for everything that may occur when it comes to storms that hit the Pacific Northwest, but there are steps we can

  • My 30 minutes with the AMC command chief

    It was a cold and snowy Friday afternoon. McChord Field, which somewhat resembled an abandoned ghost town, was covered with more than nine inches of snow. Amid the unfavorable weather conditions, Air Mobility Command's command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Kaiser, was still able to visit the

  • Put tires at top of car winterizing list

    With winter fully upon us, it's already a little late to get our vehicles ready for the rough weather and conditions ahead. Getting this accomplished before you need it is the way to go.Some people call this winterizing and tend to get crazy about anti-freeze, wiper fluid, water-grabbing gas

  • Are you a servant-leader?

    First of all, Happy New Year to all of you wonderful, professional and hard-working Airmen who call McChord Field and the Pacific Northwest home. What you have accomplished over the past year has been nothing short of remarkable. In this short commentary, I want to briefly talk about something that

  • Accountability: Link to mission success

    My guess is if you were to think about an accident, incident, mishap or misstep, the underlining culprit would be accountability. Accountability lies at the heart of both mission accomplishment and professionalism. It is about holding ourselves to the highest standards, not because of threat of

  • Now is the time for leadership

    Life as an Airman in service to our country is honorable and rewarding. There is no higher calling than to be a part of a group of Americans who pledged their lives in our country's defense. This choice is definitely not for the faint of heart. It takes an exceptional person just to earn the title

  • 62nd Airlift Wing commander delivers holiday message

    As we celebrate the holiday season and the upcoming New Year, it's time to recharge our mental and physical batteries. It's been an incredibly busy year for the 62nd Airlift Wing and I couldn't be more proud of our team. Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Warren and I look back with appreciation on the

  • Holiday celebrations with food

    Many holidays, celebrations and family and cultural traditions often center on food. As a result, many people gain weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year. The problem is not that we celebrate and over indulge, but how we eat.It's the tempting treats during the holiday season and the pressure