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Commentary: Airman to Airman: Airman 1st Class Marcus Dupree
January 12, 2012
Where are you from? Columbus, Ga.What is your favorite quote? "What's done in the dark eventually comes to light." -- Unknown.What is your favorite part about being in the Air Force? The traveling.If you were not in the Air Force, what would you want to be? I would want to be some type of federal law enforcement.What is your favorite type of music? Hip-hop.What are your hobbies? All sports,... Read more


Commentary: High power organizations exhibit keys to success
David N. Kitchen, MAPA director, Ogden Air Logistics Center
January 5, 2012
Ever notice how some organizations just seem to have it all together, perform at such a high level, and accomplish the extraordinary. How do they do that and what makes them gel so efficiently? I believe there are some key attributes to these organizations that make them high performing teams.First, they share a common mission that reminds people of the larger idea of which they're part. When... Read more


Commentary: Hold the Line: Goals need to be concrete
Chief Master Sgt. Kevin L. Call, Electronic Systems Center Command Chief
January 5, 2012
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- When goals are mentioned at this time of year, most people think of hockey or football games, or maybe even dreaming up a New Year's resolution. So why do we even need goals? Why should we write them down? Goals are things you want to accomplish sometime in the future. Goals are great -- they motivate you toward accomplishing a dream or an achievement, but... Read more


Commentary: Fostering the American spirit is the way we do things
Chief Master Sgt. Mark Batzer, 388th Fighter Wing command chief
December 29, 2011
It's difficult to be positive when the news is riddled with bleak stories about our economic recession, 15-plus trillion dollar debt, high unemployment and record housing foreclosures. While it can be easy to get beat down and accept failure, this is not the American way. Instead we must stay strong, pull together and aggressively take action to correct the situation. From a holistic standpoint... Read more


Commentary: Airman to Airman: Airman 1st Class Brittney Baldridge
December 29, 2011
Where are you from? Eden, UtahWhat is your favorite movie quote? "Hakuna Matata"-- "The Lion King"What is your favorite part about being in the Air Force? The people. The Air Force has an amazing variety of race, culture, and ethnicity. It is interesting to get to know about all the different people you meet.If you were not in the Air Force, what would you want to be? Structural engineer (... Read more


Commentary: Commentary: A 6th grader learns some lessons while home alone
Lt. Col. Daniel Smith, 75th Medical Group Chief, Aerospace Medicine
December 22, 2011
Easter vacation had now begun, a good report card was in hand, and my mind was full of multiple ideas of how I would use a forthcoming week of freedom. Mom had told me she would be off doing some errands and that I was to come straight home. I would be alone and in charge of the house for a couple of hours. I was looking forward to the moments of eating whatever I wanted out of the fridge,... Read more


Commentary: 2011 a time of successes, 2012 will bring change
Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command Commander
December 15, 2011
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As the holidays draw close and the year winds down, we have an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and think ahead about what's to come.I would like to thank our team of more than 85,000 hard-working Airmen -- military and civilian. As a result of your talents and professionalism, we have seen many successes this year across all of our mission... Read more


Commentary: Airman to Airman: Airman 1st Class Audrey Mae Battle
December 15, 2011
Where are you from? Armuchee, Ga.What is your favorite quote or movie quote? "The world fascinates me." -- Andy Warhol.What is your favorite part about being in the Air Force? Being able to meet new people and learn new things. The experience of being in the Air Force is all-around eye opening. You learn very quickly how much you can handle on your own and how much stronger of a person you can... Read more


Commentary: How will you handle winds of change if they approach F6?
Andy Flowers, Hill AFB installation director of Manpower, Personnel and Training
December 8, 2011
On the Fujita Scale (also known as the F-Scale), which measures the severity of tornados, there are typically five ratings from F0 to F5, with residual damage rated as light to incredible. Sometimes, an F6 category, the "inconceivable tornado," is included in the scale. The F6 has never been recorded and is difficult to measure. However, Mr. Fujita never considered using his scale to measure re-... Read more


Commentary: Airman to Airman: Senior Airman Carlos Armstrong
December 8, 2011
Where are you from? Broward County, Fla.What is your favorite quote or movie quote? "Say hello to my l'il friend!" -- Al Pacino in "Scarface."What is your favorite part about being in the Air Force? Having the opportunity to meet a lot of different people and visit various countries.If you were not in the Air Force, what would you want to be? I would pursue a career as a CIA agent.What is your... Read more