• What leaders need to do to lead

    Leadership is both science and art. Holistically, leaders do a lot for an organization and it seems challenging to concisely describe what they do.

  • Moral courage

    Social media, the blogosphere and the speed of the internet have accelerated the feedback loop to unbelievable speeds. People often pass judgment or offer their opinions without having, or even caring to have, the complete picture of a given situation.

  • A modern military marriage

    Six years and four months ago I married my husband. I was 19 and completely ignorant to the commitment I just made.

  • Find your inspiration

    Service to our country requires a commitment and a pursuit of excellence. Each person who wears the uniform demonstrates resolve and dedication that is unmatched in the civilian world.

  • Combating fraud, waste and abuse

    Fraud, waste and abuse quietly drain resources away from our Wing, impacts the Air Force’s mission capability and ultimately hits the taxpayer in the pocketbook.

  • Balance is key to success

    Many people have asked me how I define success as a career Airman, a wife and a mother of three children. I simply reply – balance.

  • What is your story?

    This past Veterans Day I had the opportunity to meet heroes that paved the way for us to serve our great country.

  • Every Airman is a sensor

    Every Airman performs an important role in fulfilling the 71st Flying Training Wing’s mission of developing Airmen, delivering pilots, and deploying warriors.