Commentary

Commentary

Rob Murphy: story of an Airman, lessons for all

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

As a squadron commander, I

October 26, 2012 ×

Commentary

Make readiness a personal experience

by Maj. Tiffany A. Feet
86th Maintenance Squadron commander

Recently, the world watched in shock as U.S. embassies in multiple
countries came under attack, and we suffered the first death of a U.S.
ambassador in office in more than 20 years.

October 19, 2012 ×

Commentary

Standards? What standards?

by Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Robinson
8th Fighter Wing

Recently, I was asked the difference between a good NCO and a great NCO.

October 12, 2012 ×

Commentary

Stick to the plan, Air Force Form 357


QUESTION: I have a question regarding why the extended hours for day
care, (child development centers and before and after care) were
canceled.

October 5, 2012 ×

Commentary

Lessons in leadership from psychology

by Lt. Col. Robert Rottschafer
86th Medical Operations Squadron commander

Psychologist Gordon Allport has defined social psychology as a discipline that uses scientific methods to “understand and explain how the thought, feeling and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of other human beings.” Social psychologists then apply these ideas to a wide variety of […]

October 5, 2012 ×

Commentary

An appeal to all dog owners

An appeal to all dog owners

Courtesy of the Office of Public Order
Weilerbach Union Community Administration

City officials said they continue to observe dog owners walking their
dogs on public paths, meadows, parks, cemeteries and playgrounds to let
them defecate. It should be common sense that these areas, especially
children

October 4, 2012 ×

Commentary

Priority five: Eliminate non-value added activities

Priority five: Eliminate non-value added activities

by William P. Stewart
86th Airlift Wing vice director

September 28, 2012 ×

Commentary

Priority four: provide exceptional quality of life for KMC

Priority four: provide exceptional quality of life for KMC

by Col. Mike Monson
86th Mission Support Group commander

We

September 21, 2012 ×

Commentary

Integrity means more to those of us who serve

by Lt. Col. Thomas Ulmer
86th Operations Support Squadron commander

This is one of my favorite times of the year; college football has returned.
I grew up in Ohio and naturally became a fan of Ohio State University.

September 21, 2012 ×

Commentary

Priority three: strengthen partnerships

Priority three: strengthen partnerships

by Col. Scott Warner
86th Civil Engineer Group commander

Strengthen and leverage partnerships with Air Force, joint and
international partners. The third of our wing

September 14, 2012 ×