• No deposit…no return

    If you're familiar with the phrase "no deposit, no return" then chances are you first read it off the side of a glass soda bottle like I did, nearly 40 years ago. I was pretty well-versed in the principle as an 8-year-old kid in Hawaii.Way back then, in 1971, we lived with my uncle for a few months

  • Get tough, solve problems, take pride in what we do

    Here I am again, trying to figure out how to use this opportunity to say something useful. This is my last commentary before I depart this summer.In previous articles I've talked about never walking past a problem, how we can't do this mission without the support of our families and figuring out a

  • AETC commander wishes a joyous, safe holiday season

    As Airmen and their families all around Air Education and Training Command pause to celebrate, Teresa and I wish each of you a joyous and safe holiday season.Many of us are blessed to be with our family and friends this time of the year, but I ask you to remember the sacrifices our deployed Air

  • Take a ride

    Have you ever wondered if your military service is truly valued? Do the citizens of this great country understand and appreciate the sacrifice that you and your family make on a daily basis?We are a nation that has been at war for the past decade. Has the length of our involvement resulted in an

  • It’s more than just a job

    I hear voices and they're saying, "What is the Air Force doing -- a civilian, as a squadron director (commander)." Well, that's exactly what has happened.Those same voices are saying, "Military squadron's are to be commanded by active duty military members." Some authors have even stated the

  • Make fitness part of your holiday celebration

    I don't have to tell you how challenging it can be to do well on the new Air Force fitness assessment. In fact, it can be difficult especially if you try to "spin up" at the last minute to pass. The key to meeting the new requirements is establishing a solid fitness regimen and then maintaining your

  • Veteran at heart with pride in leadership

    Many of us think of veterans as retired military members that reminisce about past war stories or tales of long time friendships from several decades ago. In reality, a person is a veteran from day one of military service until the day they die.We must always remember that it requires strength,

  • Lorenz on Leadership – Thank you

    This month I will officially retire and end my time as an active duty Airman in our beloved Air Force. Forty-one years ago I stepped off of a bus at the United States Air Force Academy - although it feels like only yesterday. Every day since then has been a true joy - a chance to share adventures

  • All the way!

    Whether it is a military mission, attending to relationships or our own wellness - commitment can make all the difference.Whenever I drive by the Aerospace Physiology Unit I am reminded of going to the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Ga. When I was a cadet there, the Air Force was still

  • The unpredictable life

    One of the things I love most about the Air Force is the unpredictability and changing nature of the career. We move to new places, tackle new jobs and new challenges, meet new commanders and co-workers and always look ahead to something different.This lack of rigorous structure has been my