Commentary

The warm spring weather is finally here. It

Most, if not all, organizations are guided by fundamental principles as
envisioned and espoused by their leaders. These principles may be
referred to as focus areas, themes, tenets, priorities, etc. Regardless
of the nomenclature, they help provide an organizational compass or
framework within which to operate.

Every day throughout their careers, Airmen are faced with making
decisions related to multiple personal and professional issues.

As a base-level budget supervisor, I see leadership daily, but only
occasionally at a senior level. So when the opportunity arose to shadow
our Mission Support Group commander, Col. Mike Monson, I was tickled
pink.

I am fortunate to command the 86th Operations Support Squadron, a unit
made up of Airmen who perform eight diverse Air Force specialties, but
who share a common vision

Since the first Gulf War, the U.S. has been engaged continuously in
combat operations, and U.S. Air Forces in Europe has played a critical
role.

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