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Developing a leadership philosophy
Leadership is the cornerstone of tactical, operational and strategic functions in the Air Force. It is introduced to us at the very beginning of our Air Force careers.
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VIL fuel key tracks valuable info
In your military career, you have probably never really paid attention to that “weird looking black thing” that should be attached to your government owned vehicle key ring.
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The bystander effect
Imagine yourself walking down the street, minding your own business, on your way home from a long day at work. It’s getting dark and someone in your peripheral vision stumbles down some stairs they didn’t see.
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Halloween core values
It was three nights before Halloween, and Staff Sgt. Randy Brown was sleeping. He was dreaming of his upcoming trip to Frankfurt airport with his fiancee, Susan, from the 86th Force Support Squadron. They were about to fly to the U.S. to get married.
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Season brings safety to forefront
Now that the warm days of summer are quickly becoming a distant memory, the coolness of October reminds us it is time to start planning for a safe winter. As crazy as the weather can be here, it’s never too soon to make sure you’re ready.
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Training for the mission: Failure is not an option
It’s 2 a.m., and you’ve been called in to work. As you arrive, you notice flashing lights and yellow tape blocking the entrance. Wiping the crust from the corner of your eyes, a young agent begins filling you in on the situation. Though he tells you what you are there for, nothing prepares you for what happens next.
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Commander’s view: everything counts
Have you ever have one of “those” mornings? I walked into my kitchen looking for one thing: a place to set my hot cup of coffee. I found lots of things: my son’s homework, a magazine, toys on the table, a book I’ve been meaning to read. So, I did what many of us do; I pushed it all aside to make a spot for my cup.
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Common sense lesson in making sense
What does the chief of staff of the Air Force and ham have in common? It all has to do with sense — common sense.
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A tale of heroism: ‘I was just doing my job’
My father, Fernando C. Lugo, was drafted into the Army in November 1966. After completing high school, he received a letter that said, “Greetings, you been drafted into the Army,” which included a 12 cent New York City subway token to help him report to basic training.
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Why do you serve?
Sept. 11 was the day that changed the world forever as we saw the raw destruction and peril of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon brought into our homes via the television.
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