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  • Top enlisted members become influences for success

    Tonight we will recognize seven of McChord's new chiefs and chief selects. Planning for the responsibility of a promotion is not limited. It's an ongoing mission that continues all the way to our highest enlisted tier, including the promotion to chief. Assuming the highest enlisted grade is a big step. You must be prepared to distinguish yourself

  • Presidents Day provides perspective to Airmen

    We paused this third Monday in February to celebrate Presidents Day, a day set aside to principally honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, both born in February. Their contributions are timeless, and each overcame obstacles that set our country on its path to greatness. But, Presidents Day has evolved to celebrate all presidents, and

  • Recognize, reward all Airmen’s achievements

    Last month the Air Force announced a new combat action medal will be unveiled in April to recognize Airmen who have participated directly in active combat, on the ground or in the air. The new medal is designed to highlight the combat part of being an Airman, a part of an Airman's accomplishments that is currently not officially recognized.

  • Use internal conflict to strengthen your unit’s solidarity

    The military is unique because each member comes from diverse places, and we each have different perspectives, goals and personalities. Each unit also has different individual missions that call for different resources. So where does conflict fit in? Conflict may cause some heartache, but if the source of the conflict is resolved, it can be an

  • Little things make great leaders: Making a difference in the world starts with you

    Making a difference in today's world starts with you. It doesn't matter if you are an airman basic, general officer, retiree or family member. It starts from a simple desire to make a difference in the world around you through actions such as picking up a piece of trash in the parking lot, holding the door open for someone or a simple greeting.

  • Thanks for being mine: A letter to my sweetheart on Valentine's Day

    With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought I would use this opportunity to write to my wife, letting her know how much her sacrifices mean to me. After I wrote it, I realized it could be a letter from any Airman to his or her spouse of many years. The names of the operations may vary from Airman to Airman, but the sacrifices our spouses

  • Volunteering proves to be win-win in every situation

    Most of us probably have taken the time to help a friend or family member in need or may have been the person who needed help. In our country, we are fortunate to have the comforts we have. The power of volunteering is a huge contributor to our comforts, and I highly encourage everyone to volunteer. I attended a fundraiser last week and was

  • Be prepared for upcoming Air Force changes

    Recently the Air Force announced that if voluntary separation goals are not met, a reduction in force will involuntarily separate officers who have been commissioned for more than six and less than 12 years. This announcement comes in addition to other force shaping initiatives already underway. Without a doubt, force shaping is one of the most

  • Diversity part of Air Force’s past, present, future

    The road to diversity and acceptance has not always easy in this country, but the military has long led the way. From African-American soldiers in the Revolutionary War to the Tuskegee Airmen and the Japanese-American regiments of World War II, Americans of every race have shown their equality in the military and opened doors for future

  • New year calls for motivation to accomplish our mission

    Looking back, I see all the accomplishments we've made in the past year. From months of preparing for an Operational Readiness Inspection to surviving heavy winds and rainstorms, our Airmen are still accomplishing the mission. A new year can mean new stresses, but we have to remain motivated. A lot of times, we find ourselves "looking" for
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