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  • Volunteers: Making a Difference

    "Wow."That was the very first word Lisa and I whispered to one another as we listened to the accomplishments of our servicemember volunteers at the Military Affairs Council "Community Service Award Banquet" held last week.As one after another individual - 15 in all - was honored, we were so thankful

  • Customer Service - It’s Not Just for Downtown

    So, sir, you'd like a half-caf-decaf, latte, mocha, caramel, frappacino, tall, skinny? You've got it sir, whatever you'd like. No, I'm not just practicing for my post-Air Force career, I'm reminding us that customer support is everywhere, including in our Air Force. As military members, we don't

  • Thanksgiving: Much more than a 'Day'

    Last week, our entire family had the distinct pleasure of attending the 28th Annual "Massing of the Colors," an inspiring Veterans Day event held every year at the Brevard Community College - Cocoa campus. It was only one of many such patriotic events held all up and down this military-friendly

  • Take time to reflect on all you have

    Thanksgiving holiday brings to mind many things--family time, cooler weather, too much food, football, a break from the stresses and complexities of work and everyday life. In the spirit of the holiday, I encourage you to ask yourself; do you take the time to step back for a moment and reflect on

  • Never too soon to talk about 'your' safety

    It's hard for us to believe it's almost that time of year again. Where does the time go?But in less than two weeks, many of you will be hitting the highways, or making some sort of "planes, trains and automobile" plan to join with friends and family to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.We are

  • Financial future after military service

    Knowledge is the key to preparedness, which allows us to determine our path to a successful career. We as military leaders, whether officer or enlisted, do a very good job ensuring our Airmen understand the path to military success. However, "are our Airmen really financially preparing themselves

  • It’s True: Cream Rises to the Top

    After months of planning, meetings, round-table discussions, and some candle-burning evenings, Air Force Week -- one of only two such events the Air Force sponsors every year -- has come and gone here on the Space Coast and in Central Florida.  But it sure left one very large - and indelible

  • AIR FORCE WEEK: Listen, Talk, Share.

    Bottom Line Up Front: We are all in for an exciting week ahead. While there have been numerous lead-up events, Air Force Week Cocoa Beach officially kicks-off on Tuesday and we are going to take full advantage of this great opportunity to showcase the men and women serving in the world's greatest

  • Contingency Contracting Officers — Unsung Heroes

    Most of you are very familiar with the impact our 45th Contracting Squadron's (45 CONS) civilian and military professionals make on our wing and mission partner mission. This recent end of the fiscal year highlighted many mission-critical contract requirements that 45 CONS ensured were prepped and

  • CFC: Share Because You Care

    As many of you will soon be hearing, the Combined Federal Campaign kicks off today at our end-of-week Sports Week Awards Ceremony and picnic. It will continue to run for the next four weeks.Since its inception in 1961, the CFC has raised more than $6 Billion dollars in charitable contributions. It