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Commentaries

  • Reinvigorating a culture of compliance

    Last year General Norton Schwartz stressed the importance of "applying back-to-basics standards of precision and reliability in the execution of every mission." Getting back to the basics entails focusing on the fundamentals. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Law defines compliance as "observance of

  • Don’t join the pile-up party this winter

    The weather outside can be frightful, and snowy, icy roads can be even more frightful. Having your car skid out of control across ice toward a concrete embankment or another vehicle is terrifying. On a very snowy and icy night in 1988 when I was a senior at the Air Force Academy, I was driving on

  • Physical fitness is crucial element of Warrior Ethos

    "I am an American Airman, I am a Warrior, I have answered my nation's call." The first stanza of the Airman's Creed sets a definite identity for every Airman that above anything else, we are warrior Airman. The term "warrior Airman" evokes a picture of an Airman who is physically, mentally,

  • Volunteering for CFC has personal rewards

    Giving back to the community and organizations that help people is what inspires Staff Sgt. Joshua Linville to volunteer as the unit project officer for the Combined Federal Campaign. UPOs play a valuable role for the CFC ensuring all campaign milestones are met. Without their time and dedication,

  • Know where you are leading your people

    "Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" said Alice. "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat. "I don't much care where --" said Alice. "Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat. One of the fundamental tenants of leadership is setting

  • International collaboration bodes well for Iraq's future

    I am currently serving the final days of my second tour in the middle-east; my first occurred in 2007 when I deployed as a project manager for the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, and now I am deployed as part of the Multi-National Force-Iraq

  • What do you stand for

    Do you remember your first squadron commander, flight commander or supervisor? As a leader were they "good," "bad" or "indifferent?" Their leadership style, no matter what assessment you gave them, created an impression that shaped your attitude, initiative, and more importantly, your frame of

  • It’s not the disability…It’s the ability!

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge employees who have triumphed regardless of the obstacles in life and who continue to give back to their community. One such individual is retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Dana Bowman, who will be speaking at the base

  • Hispanic astronaut reached for the stars

    In honor of this year's Hispanic-American festivities, I felt compelled to share some background information about a Hispanic-American who had a profound impact on my Air Force career: National Aeronautic Space Administration engineer, Jose M. Hernandez. The truth is, when I was going through

  • Peterson begins Fire Prevention Week, theme is “Stay Fire Smart”

    Peterson Fire Emergency Services kick-off this year's Fire Prevention Week at the base exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3. Activities include: Surrey Fire Safety Trailer, fire-truck-sized bouncy house, fire extinguisher trainer, Sparky the Fire Dog, and prizes for all. Come see us and learn how

 

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