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  • Poppin’ Smoke: Who Will You Be Once You Hang Up the Uniform?

    Welp teammates, I’m poppin’ smoke. This will be the last Citizen Airman commentary I write as your Command Chief. In my initial draft, I thanked numerous individuals by name who’ve had a significant impact on my career and found myself three paragraphs in without mentioning everyone. It’s always a

  • Embrace Change ... or Be Left Behind

    In this edition, the boss and I decided to touch on a very complex topic: change. Either you love it, hate it or just try to roll with it. It is a billion dollar industry with books, articles and podcasts all hoping to educate and coach us on how to cope, handle or even lead change. One thing is

  • Resources for Developing Resilient Leaders

    Developing resilient leaders can be complex. There is not a single solution or program that can mass produce the caliber of leaders we need to win in a competitive environment.

  • RACIAL DISPARITY REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF TRUST

    During the holidays I spent some time reading the Air Force Inspector General’s report on the recent Racial Disparity Review. First of all, I want to thank every one of you who took the time to provide your input to make this review possible. More than 123,000 members of our Air Force family took

  • 2020: CERTAINTY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

    First, the boss and I want to thank you for all you have done throughout this historic year and what you will do in the coming year.

  • WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

    Let’s face it, there is a lot going on in the world right now. From daily increases in COVID-19 cases, political differences amplified during this election year and racial tensions driving change across our nation, this is an unprecedented and often difficult time for us all.Diversity, equality and

  • TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER

    Events with COVID-19 are moving rapidly, but as the boss said - taking care of our Airmen and families is job #1.