Commentary

Commentary

Voting reminds Airmen of sacrifices, patriotism

Voting reminds Airmen of sacrifices, patriotism

Chief Master Sgt. Manny Sarmina
Air Force Surgeon General Office

On Sept. 18, 1787, the final day of the constitutional convention, Benjamin Franklin emerged from Independence Hall in Philadelphia into a crowd of curious spectators.

July 23, 2004 ×

Commentary

Servant-leaders critical to unit success

Servant-leaders critical to unit success

Col. Vincent Valdespino
435th Communications Group commander

What is servant-leadership? Does leading from the rear have a place in today

July 23, 2004 ×

Commentary

Preparing Soldiers for war on, off battlefield

Preparing Soldiers for war on, off battlefield

Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Layton
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

The most important thing I can do for Soldiers here at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is prepare them well for war both on and off the battlefield. Our technical skills are ready but our tactical skills need practice.

July 16, 2004 ×

Commentary

Four Cs of leadership guide Airmen’s careers

Four Cs of leadership guide Airmen’s careers

Col. Bradley Denison
469th Air Base Group
commander

Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wykle, retired U.S. Army, passed the 4 Cs of leadership to me when I worked for him at the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. They have helped me to command a squadron and now as I command a group.

July 16, 2004 ×

Commentary

Remembering those who served

Remembering those who served

Col. Robert C. Kane
86th Airlift Wing Commander

The Fourth of July means summer is officially here. It includes fireworks, picnics, sports and celebrations with family and friends.

July 2, 2004 ×

Commentary

Commander expresses honor, pride during July 4

Commander expresses honor, pride during July 4

Brig. Gen. Rosanne Bailey
435th Air Base Wing Commander

The Fourth of July is arguably one of the most important dates in history, not only for America, but for all mankind. It was that fateful day 228 years ago when John Hancock signed his name to a document that forged America

July 2, 2004 ×

Commentary

Inspector General encourages communication

Lt. Col. Ronald Phipps
Moody Air Force Base

Six months ago, I started my assignment as a new Inspector General. I

June 25, 2004 ×

Commentary

Commander conveys importance of leadership

Commander conveys importance of leadership

Lt. Col. Ben McMullen
86th Air Mobility Squadron Commander

I grew up watching and admiring many great actors like Clint Eastwood, George C. Scott, and Gregory Peck portraying epic military leaders. But my all time favorite is John Wayne. Do you remember him portraying Lt. Col. Kirby York in the Rio Grande, Col. Mike Kirby in The Green Berets and Sgt. Stryker in The Sands of Iwo Jima.

June 25, 2004 ×

Commentary

‘Public money’ equals public responsibity

Lt. Col. John Long
435th Comptroller Squadron
Commander

The 435th Comptroller Squadron is one of the largest

June 18, 2004 ×

Commentary

‘Our sacred trust’

Col. Susan Sowers
37th Transportation Command
Commander

The recent illumination of what happened to Iraqi prisoners in the Abu Ghraib Prison at the hands of American soldiers has been shocking and terribly disappointing to almost every citizen of the United States.

June 18, 2004 ×
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