Commentaries

  • New Year…Fresh Look

    Isn't it funny how the New Year brings excitement, new challenges, a sense of renewed purpose and an opportunity to make a fresh start? It's like setting the game clock back to zero for the chance to win. For most of us, 2009 brought many challenges and success stories in and around our Air Force.

  • Excellence is a state of mind

    After a busy day on the job recently, I decided to go by Anthony's Pizza and take a break. I was then overwhelmed by the pride displayed by Sherry and Carmen. These two ladies were working behind the counter and inspired me with their commitment to excellence. I quickly began to internalize the

  • Looking ahead, not back

    As I tried to utilize some of the exercise equipment at the fitness center, a couple of thoughts came to mind. First, I noticed I was surrounded by many unfamiliar faces in the fitness center. I guess they figured out that they had packed on a little too much fat reserve for the winter hibernation

  • Yacht club reunion

    Airborne assault and resupply operations have proven to be an indispensible asset to combatant commanders, dating back to the development of the Parachute Test Platoon at Fort Benning, Ga., in 1940. Airborne forces proved their merit during successful WWII operations in the Sicily and Italian

  • As my brother goes off to war

    This morning I spoke with my brother, our last talk before he leaves his home for another year of combat operations "downrange." A Soldier in his third decade of service, he was to head home to celebrate an early Christmas this afternoon with his wife and two daughters. His daughters will awake the

  • Whose uniform is it?

    This past weekend chief master sergeants, past and present, had a holiday party. The main thing I took from the evening is our retired chiefs still take our mission seriously. Some of the questions and comments generated throughout the night caused me to ponder the responsibility we have in wearing

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Spotting disasters

    "I can hear that train coming down the tracks." If you're like me, then you've heard people use this analogy to describe an inbound issue or challenge. We all face challenges each and every day -- they are nothing new. The challenges range in significance and in ability to impact our organizations.

  • Airmen are all in

    I have been to five conferences during October and November. I got to hear and visit with some of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard Senior Leaders. General Craig McKinley, Chief, National Guard Bureau, Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Chief Master

  • To the men and women of Air Mobility Command

    I'm truly honored to join the AMC team. It's a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who make our global mobility mission happen each and every day. You are the thread that binds our nation's combat capability as you are the enablers of Unrivaled Global Reach for America ... Always!As your