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  • Character: one’s moral compass

    Character is the foundation of successful leadership. The Air Force Academy defines character as one's moral compass, and the sum of those qualities of moral excellence, which compel a person to do the right thing despite pressure or temptations to the contrary. If you allow your character to be

  • Smart sponsors = PCS success

    You only get one chance to make a first impression and we all know how lasting that can be. So, as we approach one of the busiest PCS times of the year, I want all leaders to emphasize the importance of an effective Airmen sponsorship program.Some of you may have had very helpful sponsors upon your

  • Safety: don’t take it for granted

    As I reflect on next month's year of leadership theme, I'm reminded of my first assignment. I was at the base lake for a squadron function. My buddy asked me to be his partner in a two-man boat race. I said OK. As I got into the boat, I noticed two life jackets; one was in good condition, one was

  • Retirees deserve utmost respect, gratitude

    All of us who wear the uniform are familiar with those people who proudly served our nation over the years and are now enjoying the fruits of their selfless service as retirees. Sometimes, though, in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives we may not remember what they have done.But not this

  • Saying thanks to the whole team

    The 45th Space Wing had a very eventful past month: the largest wing deployment exercise in a long time, four successful launches and a successful shuttle landing. The success of these events did not happen by chance, rather through the hard work, attention to detail and dedication of the entire

  • Robert Goddard would have been proud

    Eighty-three years ago, space pioneer Robert Goddard successfully launched the first liquid-fueled rocket. The culmination of five years of work, it only flew 41 feet during its brief 2.5 second flight but it proved the concept of liquid-fueled rockets.One generation later, the 45th Space Wing, in

  • No matter what, character first, mission always

    As we come off a period where the wing has had five successful major launch/range operations in less than 30 days, to include a shuttle landing, I've had a little down time to reflect on the role character has played in our successes.Character plays a major role in what we term "mission assurance."

  • Military children appreciated

    Few Americans fail to recognize the daily sacrifices that military members make for their nation around the world.They may not, however, recognize the daily sacrifices made by the children military members leave behind as they selflessly protect our nation.A vast number of military kids must live

  • Character… it's a military necessity

    Character. When you hear that word what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Maybe it's a cartoon character or that person in your section that makes everyone laugh no matter what the situation is. In the right context those definitions could be appropriate, but as we transition into April,

  • Many claim to be one, but they're a special breed

    With the current operations and deployment tempo our Air Force is facing, it is more important than ever that we ensure that those who serve under us at all levels, military servicemembers and civilian workers, have someone they can turn to for sound advice and trusted council. Our nation expects

 

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