• The dos and don’ts of the political season

    With the excitement of the presidential primaries lurking around the corner, there are a few things that members of Team Vance must remember during this upcoming political season.When you joined the military or became a federal employee, you did so with the knowledge that this decision came with

  • Commentary: Great customer service starts with “Yes, if…”

    It was 10:50 a.m. and my mother's medical appointment was not until 11 a.m. We made it with 10 minutes to spare.The Air Force had prepared me well. Every Airman knows that "on time" really means 10 minutes early. My sister had also come along to aid in the logistics of transporting my mother who is

  • Holiday greetings from the AETC commander

    The winter holidays bring an array of celebrations that highlight the diverse cultures that make our nation great. What unites so many of those festivities is a spirit of thankfulness for the many blessings we share.Teresa and I want to wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season and say thank

  • Commentary: What you do, matters...Who you are, counts!

    Over the past few years, the Air Force has developed various programs to meet congressionally-mandated end strength while positioning the force to meet mission requirements.Unfortunately, force management, previously known as force shaping, has affected all personnel, both active duty military and