Commentary

Commentary

Leadership: the expectation

by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Stolicker
786th Civil Engineer Squadron

What do people expect from good leadership? I believe taking command of a
situation, providing guidance, mentorship, respect, communication and
being honest to our people is how we demonstrate leadership.

August 24, 2012 ×

Commentary

Early planning is key

by Brian Muller
86th Logistics Readiness Squadron

With the busiest season for permanent change of station moves winding
down, departures from the KMC have gone down but arrivals have
dramatically increased.

As the KMC transportation officer, I am committed to making every move a
better experience for service members, Department of Defense civilians
and their families.

August 24, 2012 ×

Commentary

Make the tough call

by Chief Master Sgt. Keith Pudlowski
86th Medical Group superintendent

For years now, we have lived with and complained about inflated Enlisted
Performance Reports that plague our rating system. It has been
addressed as a failure of the rater to make the

August 17, 2012 ×

Commentary

Thank you and carry on

by Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde
86th Airlift Wing commander

As both an Airman and a commander, I have witnessed and taken part in
countless change of command ceremonies. With each ceremony, I am struck
with the symbolism and transitions that take place with the passing of
the colors, the formation of the troops, and the first and final
salutes.

August 10, 2012 ×

Commentary

We’re honored to serve with you

by Gen. Philip M. Breedlove
USAFE commander

It is truly a remarkable honor to take the flag as your new commander.

August 10, 2012 ×

Commentary

My job is prosecuting sexual assault

by Col. Don M. Christensen
Government trial and appellate counsel chief

Here

August 3, 2012 ×

Commentary

Having the honor to serve

by Col. Margaret Walsh
86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

I have the honor to serve as the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
commander. In that capacity, it has been my pleasure to share the
uniqueness of the U.S. aeromedical evacuation system with numerous
visitors, as well as with colleagues from partner countries.

August 3, 2012 ×

Commentary

Mission success for our nation

by Lt. Col. John Zapata
86th Communications Squadron commander

Mission success in the Air Force has always required a high level of
commitment. Former legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi
once stated,

July 27, 2012 ×

Commentary

‘Smart Defense’ in action for NCOs in today’s AF

‘Smart Defense’ in action for NCOs in today’s AF

by Master Sgt. Chris J. Almeria
786th Force Support Squadron Detachment 3 first sergeant

At a recent NATO summit in Chicago, leaders from the world

July 27, 2012 ×

Commentary

Attitude: the key ingredient in resiliency

by Lt. Col. Tiffany Warnke
786th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

As we

July 20, 2012 ×