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  • Choose wisely

    There's an alarming trend among our younger single Airmen that quite frankly has me losing sleep. It seems that not a week goes by where I don't hear about an Air Mobility Command Airman who made a conscious decision to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol and got caught. What's particularly troubling is it's often a superstar Airman with a

  • A culture of accountability

    "Am I my brother's keeper?" is arguably one of the most profound questions ever asked. As members of the greatest fighting force in the world, our answer should always be, "Yes." We are all the keepers of our brothers and sisters in arms. Regardless of our backgrounds, career fields and ranks, together we represent the fabric of a culture where

  • Kick the negative thought habit

    I believe that negative thinking is a habit. Sometimes, bad stuff happens and sometimes good stuff happens. That's life. Being Americans and living in the land-o-plenty, my theory is that we begin to think that the good times are "normal" and the bad times are "bad." We rob ourselves of the little victories that happen each day because we expect

  • Recognizing the importance of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

    Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the United States during the month of May. On Oct. 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution proclaiming the first ten days in May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension making the week-long celebration into a month-long

  • Fight for meaningful feedback

    Like any institution, there are things we do well in the Air Force. And there are others that, at times, leave something to be desired. Ask any of your peers about the formal feedback they've received throughout their career and you're sure to hear horror stories.I remember as a young lieutenant going to my supervisor seeking feedback. I'd been in

  • Integrity in uniform

    When I put on my uniform every morning, I get particular about each item's accuracy and how identifies myself as an Airman. Monday, it's my shirt: clean and crisp, my badges correctly aligned and wings straight, shoes polished. Tuesdays: blousing straps even, my uniform clean and sharp. From heal to head, as perfect a representative of the Air

  • Get ready for the ORE

    There are many things 62nd Airlift Wing Airmen can do to prepare themselves for the upcoming operational readiness exercise May 4-10 to Volk Field, Wis.For those "deploying," training during the Ability to Survive and Operate University provides a great one-day crash course in all the essentials of ATSO and other wartime information. An opportunity

  • Mom wasn't always right

    One of the greatest things about going through resiliency training is being able to look back on life lessons, especially those my parents taught me. My parents taught me some things deliberately (such as "Work hard, then play hard," etc.), but most of the impactful and negative lessons came through modeling. After completing my resiliency

  • Our service matters

    Have you ever noticed when you listen to a discussion on the news about a natural disaster, domestic security issue or a concern about our border security, the conversation ultimately ends with what can the military do? What is also important to note is the conversation stops with the military. There is no other option beyond the military. The

  • A funny thing happened on the way to defending our country

    I love to laugh. I haven't come across too many people who don't like to laugh. And why not laugh? It's free. You can do it just about anywhere. It's relatively painless, unless you do too much of it. More importantly, laughter is actually good for you. It releases chemicals in your body that greatly contribute to your well being and state of mind.
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