Commentary

Commentary

Leadership lessons from unlikely sources

by Col. James Clapsaddle
86th Medical Group deputy commander

While there may be some natural born leaders out there, I don

January 20, 2012 ×

Commentary

No ARIs…no excuses…drink responsibly

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

Alcohol-related incidents are a serious issue for our Airmen, families
and local community. ARIs directly affect our ability to conduct our
military mission, disrupt unit manning and productivity, and create
additional burdens on unit leadership.

January 13, 2012 ×

Commentary

Not ‘just’ an Airman

by Col. Margaret Walsh
86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander

I dislike to hear the phase

January 6, 2012 ×

Commentary

86th VRS reveals special holiday visit

by Lt. Col. Ryan Coyne
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron commander and Maj. Christine Stevens
86th VRS

Shhhhh

December 16, 2011 ×

Commentary

Level 10 Leadership

by Col. Mike Monson
86th Mission Support Group commander

What does it take to be a good leader? How about a great leader? Over my
20+ year military career, I

December 16, 2011 ×

Commentary

The art of followership

by Lt. Col. Jarrett Purdue
86th Civil Engineering Squadron

Numerous essays have been written on leadership, including many featured
in this corner of the KA over the years. Much less, however, is written
about followership.

December 9, 2011 ×

Commentary

Small squadrons deliver

Small squadrons deliver

by Maj. Mark Ashman
86th Maintenance Operation Squadron commander

Did you ever wonder what the difference was between an aircraft
maintenance squadron, a maintenance squadron and a maintenance
operations squadron?

Well, if you had, today is your lucky day. 

December 2, 2011 ×

Commentary

Minnesota Christmas

A poem by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

How can I tell my queen, City-born homecoming-crowned, Of my Father Mounted on a pulp-loaded four-bottom sled Bringing five children One steel-runner Christmas gift? She says I tell too many poor stories But I know when the Baptists Boxed oranges and apples And renewed toys For the poor that Christmas […]

November 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

Clear the way for winter safety

Clear the way for winter safety

by Susan Melnyk
Contributing writer

Local German authorities and the Vogelweh Housing Office would like to
remind everyone of the importance of clearing sidewalks and walkways
once the snow begins to fall.

November 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

86th VRS offers winter safety tips

by Airmen 1st Class Jaclyn M. Kosakowski and Chad Bruns
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron

The recent dip in temperatures is a good indication that snow and ice are on their way. Will you be ready?

November 18, 2011 ×