• The pursuit of happiness

    When facing transitions and challenges we find ourselves falling into habit. We put one foot in front of the other as we march through the tough times, hoping that once we overcome the current challenge we can again find time for happiness.

  • Dare to be an adaptable

    If you have been in the Air Force a couple of years you have probably heard the saying “Adapt and overcome” a time or two. There is a reason for that. Change is inevitable.

  • Do what you do with intentional diligence

    Do not allow complacency to creep in. Pay attention to the details and those things that equaled success in the past. Failure in our mission impacts more than just ourselves.

  • Are you all in?

    Being “all in” should start from the moment we enter the Air Force. It’s a mindset and a culture that we must embrace and foster from day one.

  • Do right, do good, don’t worry

    Leadership is a journey, and we should all strive to continually improve our leadership abilities.Through the years I have tried to advance and sharpen my leadership skills by collecting all kinds of tools for my tool kit. I have relied on many of them, but I have found one simple leadership

  • Reach past the surface -- be a true mentor, guide, friend

    Supervisors, you need to know your Airmen, and you need to know your peers. It's a simple-sounding task that is surprisingly difficult to execute.Really getting to know your fellow Airmen usually requires asking personal questions that go beyond the facades posted on social media sites. As

  • What motivates you?

    Motivation is an idea that is used to explain behavior. It is the reason for people's actions, desires and needs.What motivates you?Is it a pay raise, promotion, family or friends?When I applied for an ROTC scholarship back in the early 1980s, my motivation was monetary. I needed money for college.