Commentary

Commentary

Level 10 Leadership

by Col. Mike Monson
86th Mission Support Group commander

What does it take to be a good leader? How about a great leader? Over my
20+ year military career, I

December 16, 2011 ×

Commentary

The art of followership

by Lt. Col. Jarrett Purdue
86th Civil Engineering Squadron

Numerous essays have been written on leadership, including many featured
in this corner of the KA over the years. Much less, however, is written
about followership.

December 9, 2011 ×

Commentary

Small squadrons deliver

Small squadrons deliver

by Maj. Mark Ashman
86th Maintenance Operation Squadron commander

Did you ever wonder what the difference was between an aircraft
maintenance squadron, a maintenance squadron and a maintenance
operations squadron?

Well, if you had, today is your lucky day. 

December 2, 2011 ×

Commentary

Minnesota Christmas

A poem by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

How can I tell my queen, City-born homecoming-crowned, Of my Father Mounted on a pulp-loaded four-bottom sled Bringing five children One steel-runner Christmas gift? She says I tell too many poor stories But I know when the Baptists Boxed oranges and apples And renewed toys For the poor that Christmas […]

November 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

Clear the way for winter safety

Clear the way for winter safety

by Susan Melnyk
Contributing writer

Local German authorities and the Vogelweh Housing Office would like to
remind everyone of the importance of clearing sidewalks and walkways
once the snow begins to fall.

November 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

86th VRS offers winter safety tips

by Airmen 1st Class Jaclyn M. Kosakowski and Chad Bruns
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron

The recent dip in temperatures is a good indication that snow and ice are on their way. Will you be ready?

November 18, 2011 ×

Commentary

Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message

Secretary of the Air Force
Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief
Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Veterans Day
message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:

November 11, 2011 ×

Commentary

WHAT’S YOUR LEGACY?

by Chief Master Sgt. Lola McLeod
86th Medical Group superintendent

My husband and I were at dinner a few weeks ago and we were discussing
my retirement. He asked me,

November 11, 2011 ×

Commentary

A salute to veterans

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

Throughout history, America and its allies have fought, not for land or
conquest, but for principles of liberty, equality and human dignity. Our
freedom has been bought with a price, and we stand on the shoulders of
giants

November 4, 2011 ×

Commentary

Heroes among us

by Col. Bill Ward
86th Operations Group Commander

Vignette #1 A shell burst inside the B-17, Flying Fortress cabin, peppering Capt. Jay Zeamer with hot shrapnel,  breaking his leg. Despite the injuries and blood loss, Capt. Zeamer remained at the controls through another 40 minutes of air battle until the fuel starved zeroes returned to base.  Only then […]

October 28, 2011 ×