Commentaries

July 18, 2011
A proud heritage

Just recently you may have read about some paintings we have at the "Mountain" that trace the evolution of Air and Space power. These nine wonderful paintings were actually "lost" and, although much appreciated by a few, they were unknown to most. Over the past year, an effort was launched to
July 11, 2011
Every Airman is a leader

While there are many definitions, leadership is generally defined as the art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission. The definition speaks nothing about positions held, but is more descriptive of the process of leadership. In today's environment of
June 28, 2011
It's good to be home

I'm back! It's been two years since I was last with the 21st Space Wing and it's good to be back in America's Space Superiority Wing and Peterson AFB. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself - or re-introduce myself to many of you.My most recent tenure in the 21st SW was as the 21st
June 27, 2011
It’s been a privilege and honor

It's been, what seems like, a blink of an eye when on a very hot August 2008 afternoon in Hanger 119, Col. Jay Raymond, then the 21st Space Wing commander, handed me the guidon commencing my tour as commander of the 21st Medical Group. And now this morning, 35 months later, I relinquish command and
June 27, 2011
Safety, compliance go hand-in-hand

When my children were younger, one of their favorite books was "The Bear Scouts" by Stan and Jan Berenstain. We would always discuss how Papa Bear could have avoided all the accidents he has throughout the story if he would follow the Bear Scout Guide. Every time Papa Bear ignored his son's advice
June 21, 2011
Success defined by quality, not awards

Many years ago when I was a young officer, I heard a wise senior officer say that the success of a unit's performance was not defined by awards or honors received from others, but by the quality of the unit's service in fulfilling the mission. That has stuck with me over the years, and has always
June 20, 2011
One in four

One in four: Look around you right now, whether you're at your workplace or waiting at the clinic; where ever you are look around and count one in four women around you. How many did you identify? Just one? Maybe two out of eight? Three out of 12? The number can get staggering, depending on the
June 14, 2011
My hero

We all have heroes or people we respect. Every year we celebrate numerous holidays and special observances. This Sunday we will have the opportunity to honor our fathers. While my father may have never heard of the Air Forces Core Values, he was definitely a person who lived them. As a young kid
June 7, 2011
With respect and thanks

This has been one of the toughest articles I have ever written. Not because of the topic, but due to the circumstance. My time as vice commander has come to a close and I move on to serve this great nation and Air Force in another capacity. The past 22 months have been an absolute honor serving with
May 31, 2011
Turning point in history

On June 6, 1944, D-Day, or Operation Overlord, commenced and proved to be a turning point in the history of World War II and the Nazi occupation of Europe. This single day, filled with multiple decisions, led to a change in the battle rhythm of the war and the ultimate defeat of the Nazi forces.