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  • Attitude

    What is it about attitude that drives or provokes a positive as well as a negative response? What is it about the word attitude that causes organization or companies to produce slogan, visions or billboards enveloping the word? Well, there is power in the word especially when it's in action. I

  • Recommit yourself daily

    Former President John F. Kennedy, in a speech regarding our nation's entrance into the space race, said "We do these things not because they are easy but because they are hard." It dawned on me that this is as applicable today as the day he spoke the words.We face many challenges today (deployments,

  • Memorial Day – A Day to Give Thanks

    Memorial Day is a day for every American to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by so many to protect the freedom we enjoy every day. Unfortunately, for all too many, Memorial Day simply signifies the beginning of summer--a long weekend for visiting the beach, barbecuing, and enjoying time with

  • Nuclear Surety Inspection to test the 62nd Airlift Wing

    Over the past six months, during four outside agency visits, the men and women of the 62d Airlift Wing have shown we take nothing for granted when it comes to our PNAF mission! We have demonstrated our careful and steadfast pursuit of perfection in the defense department's most sensitive mission,

  • McChord PNAF…Perfect… Always! Today and Tomorrow

     Over the last few months I waited patiently for the Department of Defense 2010 Nuclear Posture Review Report (NPR), and on April 10 my wait ended. Based on media reports, I expected a shift in United States policy regarding our nuclear stockpile. The report introduced the policy of "no new nuclear

  • AMC Commander: Memorial Day – Take Time to Pause and Reflect

    As we all prepare to observe Memorial Day, let me first thank you for your extraordinary dedication and contributions to our nation and this Command. Whatever the challenge, you continually answer the call and perform your mission with incredible distinction and courage. Speaking of courage, I ask

  • Back to basics leadership expectations

    The "Back to Basics" campaign has been used by the Air Force to encourage all Airmen to resist compromising unit and field discipline amid increased operations tempo. The idea was to ensure that we continue to get the job done in the right way. As a result of "Back to Basics," the Air Force has

  • What are you looking for?

    I can't count the number of times since 9/11 that I've scanned through the base paper, watched the commander's access channel, or glanced at the marquee inside the main gate and read this advisement: "Report Suspicious Activity to Security Forces or OSI." Great idea; but what does it mean, exactly?

  • Tradition of Service: Then and Now

    Ever since I arrived at McChord Field on February 1, 2010 my father and I have been comparing notes. Over 60 years ago, then a 1st Lieutenant in the newly established United States Air Force, he flew the C-54 "Skymaster" with the 7th Troop Carrier Squadron under the 62nd Troop Carrier Wing at

  • True Love...It's Just Good Sense!

    In the 1995 movie "Sense and Sensibility" starring Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant  and based on the novel by Jane Austen, we learn a few important lessons about love. One thing that comes across is that true love is faithful and dependable. Early in the film, the beautiful, younger sister, Marianne,