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Commentaries

  • Take the time

    In my previous commentary, I wrote about the importance of "outward" resiliency and the need to balance it with focus on yourself. Col. Jennifer Moore, 21st Operations Group commander, wrote an earlier article about the importance of finding the unique balance between labor and leisure that works

  • Thank you: The two easiest words to say

    There's some room for debate if you ask someone, "What are the three hardest words to say to someone?" No doubt, you'll get a variety of responses, just like I did when I asked the question around the office. "I am sorry" is an oldie but goodie, as is "I love you." There's also "I forgive you," "I

  • Facing adversity—can you make coffee?

    The spring before I entered the Air Force Academy, my parents and I met with my liaison officer to finalize the paperwork. During the meeting, the officer described basic training and the challenges I would face during my four years at the Academy. As he described how they would "break me down" to

  • Three simple questions

    Approximately 16 years ago, I was lucky enough to serve as the wing executive officer at MacDill Air Force Base under then Brig. Gen. John Becker, who later retired as a major general. Becker was a dedicated, professional, charismatic leader and mentor who had an enduring impact on his young and

  • Thanksgiving is about ‘thanks living’

    I can hardly believe that we are already into the first week of November and it is time again to prepare for unit and squadron Thanksgiving potlucks, culminating with the Thanksgiving holiday at the end of the month. When I was a child, I was fascinated with the stories of the first Thanksgiving at

  • Getting to core of innovation

    When we think of innovation, we often think of life-changing inventions that have improved our lives dramatically. Innovation, however, encompasses more than inventing something great from nothing. Innovation is often improving something that was already good or utilizing it in a novel way to

  • True resiliency

    Resiliency in the face of adversity is one of the most admirable traits to see in a human being. With budget, manning and mission constraints ongoing, it's important that the Air Force as a whole recognizes the importance of resiliency. Despite uncertain times, I appreciate more than ever the fact

  • Voices heard at Caring for People forum

    Last year I had the opportunity to attend the "Air Force Caring for People" forum, and it was a privilege to attend again this year. From last year's forum, the Air Force selected 10 initiatives to focus on for 2012. From these 10 initiatives, eight have been implemented while the other two are in

  • Med group implements smoke-free campus

    Fellow Knights, welcome to fall...an absolutely wonderful time of year in Colorado and for our nation. Especially with the World Series upon us, Football kicking off, cooling temps, chili in the crock...and yet again all eyes on America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys, pushing toward another Super Bowl

  • Communication without context creates inefficiencies

    Leave the place better than you found it. It is a saying many of us heard while growing up. Chances are you've heard it from your parents once or twice. This saying has always resonated with me. It is simple and easily understood. In short, it gets straight to the point and is a great example of how

 

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