COVID-19: Exploit what you can control
"Can't," "don't," "contain" and "restrict" are negative words present everywhere in the news, the media and conversation. The threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus will...
Pre-frame your day
How do we get people to a point of resiliency prior to a negative event happening? Is there anything that someone can do proactively...
Financial readiness equals mission readiness
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published Feb. 26, 2015.
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — As a long-time military spouse, I have held...
Doing right not always easy
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published Aug. 17, 2012.
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
— C. S....
Valentine’s Day — not just for sweethearts
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published on Feb. 5, 2018.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — It is fitting that as we celebrate...
Why we have Black History Month
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published Feb. 21, 2018.
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — February is the time the nation sets aside...
Black History Month: From bondage to freedom
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — When I think of the legacy of African-American slavery in colonial America, I see a truly universal story.
I...
Retiring chiefs leave wisdom for mil-to-mil couples
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Two chief master sergeants sat next to each other on interview chairs, teasing each other and laughing as they...
Connectedness: Key to organizational success
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Connection is a basic human need that serves as a foundation for organizational success. This concept allows members...
Quest to inspire readiness
Recently, the Air Force Chief of Chaplains visited some of our deployed Airmen in an undisclosed location. I happened to be one of those...
