Commentary

Commentary

Consistent execution of aggressive fundamentals

by Lt. Col. Sean Finnan
86th Operations Support Squadron

Obviously, “fundamentals” form the foundation. Whether you are playing sports, building a deck, going on patrol, repairing equipment, flying an airplane, or leading an organization, there are fundamentals that provide the building blocks of the process.

May 2, 2013 ×

Commentary

WHY? The question after suicide

by Senior Master Sgt. Jeanna Stansbury
786th Force Support Squadron superintendent

Why? Who knew a three letter word, one little question, when left unanswered could have such a tremendous effect?

April 25, 2013 ×

Commentary

Dr. Seuss on leadership

by Col. Randall Reed
521st Air Mobility Wing

I am not the first and certainly not the last to turn to Theodor Geisel, better known as children’s author Dr. Seuss, for a light-hearted look at leadership. Quip for quip, let’s see what we can learn from a few rhymes from childhood times.

April 19, 2013 ×

Commentary

Putting the ‘Precision’ in Precision Engagement

by Maj. Tiffany Feet
86th Maintenance Squadron

Precision engagement is one of the Air Force’s six distinctive capabilities, and striving for precision in all facets of the mission is core to our success as an Air Force.

April 11, 2013 ×

Commentary

ASBBC-Europe team puts blood into lifeblood

by Maj. Patrick A. Cutter
86th Medical Squadron chief, Armed Services Blood Bank Center-Europe

Each year, the generosity of blood donors and volunteers allow the Armed Services Blood Bank Center-Europe, based in Bldg. 3738 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, to fulfill its mission of providing quality blood products to service members and dependents within Europe and Africa during peacetime and war.

March 22, 2013 ×

Commentary

Continuous improvement: lifeblood of our Air Force

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

Continuous improvement is life or death in war fighting. History is full of examples of those who prepared for the last war and were defeated by foes who learned from earlier defeats or developed better ways to fight.

March 15, 2013 ×

Commentary

Women’s History Month: my perspective

by Lt. Col. Jennifer Trinkle
86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I’m taking the time to reflect and consider how the roles of female military members have evolved in the past 80 years.

March 8, 2013 ×

Commentary

Leadership on duty, balance in life

by Lt. Col. Eric Springer
569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron commander

What attributes define leaders, especially those with a balanced approach to life? Having worn an Air Force uniform for nearly 20 years and commanded three squadrons, I’ve had ample opportunities to observe the often vivid distinction between leaders and managers.

March 1, 2013 ×

Commentary

Sequestration: How USAFE-AFAFRICA may be affected

Sequestration: How USAFE-AFAFRICA may be affected

by Gen. Philip M. Breedlove
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks about the sequestration.

March 1, 2013 ×

Commentary

Take care of what we have — our installations

by Lt. Col. Jarrett Purdue and Senior Master Sgt. Tyron Gagnon
86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander and 86th CES superintendent

In the Air Force, our rifles are our aircraft and space systems that give us unrivaled speed, range and flexibility to deter, monitor and hold at risk any target on earth at all times.

February 22, 2013 ×