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  • We'll continue to focus on our priorities

    There's an old saying that you only get one opportunity to make a good first impression. Well, if that's the case and I firmly believe it to be true - then the Sharks hit a home run.Last Friday's Change of Command was a great day for both the Boltons and Wilsons. Hats off to the entire team for your

  • American generations: Be proud of all of them

    Most of us have family members that were part of our "Greatest Generation". My  grandfather recently passed away causing me to think more about his service during World War II. He and his four brothers all served in the Army Air Corps.The world was a different place with an enemy that focused on

  • Compliance with standards (still) not optional

    In 2003, I wrote an article entitled "Compliance with Standards Not Optional," which highlighted misconduct that led to 27 Article 15 actions in the wing at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. My point was that misconduct was intolerable for military members and counterproductive, and that supervisors must

  • 'It's an honor and privilege to serve you'

    To begin, let me say thank you to the entire team - the men and women of the 45th Space Wing, our mission partners, and the local community - for the tremendous welcome here and at the Cape!From the minute Lisa, Burke, Jordan and I arrived, each of you has made us feel part of the Space Coast

  • Let's face the facts: Results matter

    Results matter. I tell my folks that effort is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for success. To do well, one must actually deliver results.If you think this is unfair, think about the consequences of an errant launch landing in a populated area. Just saying "But we really tried..." won't

  • Space Coast Community: Simply the best

         I could easily fill up this entire publication thanking everyone who has contributed to the success of the Wing and the Eastern Range since I took command 15 months ago.     I have received help and counsel from every corner of all four groups, from our valued tenant members both here at

  • Passion drives service

         On or about my 15th birthday I quietly entered my parent's bedroom and phoned the local recruiting station.     With a nervous voice I spoke to a recruiter about joining the Air Force. After a few minutes of questions and answers he discovered my age and following a pregnant pause he told me to

  • Balance key to avoiding burn-out

    2010 promises to be another challenging year for the 45th Space Wing, with a busy launch manifest and Guardian Challenge right around the corner. This high operations tempo can exact a heavy toll on your health and family life if you fail to forge a proper lifestyle balance.Consider the recent story

  • MLK: A day on; not a day off

    Today I want to discuss the holiday on Monday, when the nation honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year's theme - which never changes by the way - is "Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!!"Through his words and actions decades ago, Dr. King had a profound impact on

  • Always remember your family

    A few years ago, my squadron commander and I had a conversation about the choices we make. He told me his boss wanted to give him a Definite Promote; he told his boss, "don't waste your promotion on me." He said promotion to 0-6 meant another stint at the Pentagon, working long hours and being away

 

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