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Fly Over: ‘Get On Up’ and ‘American Horror Story: Coven′

Posted January 30, 2015 by Nestor Cruz and Marcy Copeland

On DVD: ‘Get On Up’ Several months ago, I rushed to the theater to watch “Get On Up” the latest music biopic on the big screen. My expectations were high as I found a seat in the theater packed with fans waiting to see the Mick Jagger-produced movie. “Get On Up” tells the story of…

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It’s your career…take care of it

Posted May 18, 2012 by by Master Sgt. Christopher B. Huard

There once was a time where you could safely assume that if you did a decent job and stayed out of trouble you could carry your career out until 20 years or more and retire. If you had a few bumps in the road or slowly progressed through the ranks, no worries, your retirement was…

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3-M concept of leadership serves chief well

Posted June 29, 2012 by by Chief Master Sgt. Steven Ferrell

Whenever I am asked about my leadership methods, I always say, “I apply my Three-M concept: mentor, motivate and monitor.” Most people will discover at one time or another they have been in a leadership role, whether as a sibling, parent, boss, coach or sometimes as a team member. Realizing the profound impact one person…

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Chaplain thoughts – August 17, 2012

Posted August 17, 2012 by Courtesy of Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Theodore Wilson

“You must love soldiers in order to understand them, and understand them in order to lead them.” ~Henri Turenne

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Are you a great teammate?

Posted October 12, 2012 by by Maj. GREG COLEMAN

Accountability is the cornerstone of any organization. Accountability equals trust and each member of an organization or team must be able to trust that their teammate is accountable and will always execute the mission at the same high standard. The standard is excellence and as Airmen we should accept nothing less, but we often do….

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Knowing ‘why’ powerful motivator

Posted December 14, 2012 by Capt. DAVID BREUER

Recently I’ve been making my way through a book called “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek who believes absolutely in the motivating power of the people you lead knowing the why of what they’re asked to do. Although this book and the majority of the analogies within are business centric, the message they convey can…

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Chaplain thoughts …

Posted March 15, 2013 by Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph Fisher,

“No man can safely be a superior but he who learns to live in subjection. No man can safely command but he who hath learned how to obey well.” ~ Thomas Kempis A presidential advisor was seated at a state dinner and caught a side glance of blue trousers with yellow stripes nearby. The serving staff…

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Fly Over: The Great Gatsby’, and ‘Iron Man 3′

Posted May 10, 2013 by Macario Mora and Staff Sgt. Nestor Cruz

In theaters: ‘The Great Gatsby’ Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” won’t go down as the definitive version of the classic of American letters, which is the fourth film to date, but it was certainly a lot of fun. Initially I was a bit confused why Fitzgerald’s drama would require 3-D;…

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What is your leadership style?

Posted July 19, 2013 by Master Sgt. LEE HARTWIG

As leaders in today’s Air Force, we are presented early on with the rewarding challenge of leadership. But what is your leadership style? When you first joined the military, you were greeted by a military training instructor. After your ears stopped ringing, you unknowingly came to the conclusion that your MTI was using an authoritarian…

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Chaplain thoughts

Posted September 6, 2013 by Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph Fisher

“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” ~ Beverly Sills While visiting Grand Canyon this year I picked up a book recounting numerous ways people have met their fate at the canyon. One of the surest ways is trying to shortcut the canyon’s trails. Grand Canyon is often unforgiving of those who attempt…

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