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  • AMC commander: Celebrate the holidays; reflect on accomplishments

    As we celebrate the holidays, it's time to reflect on one of the most extraordinary years in our nation's history. Chief Kaiser and I look back with admiration on the amazing things you've done, and we thank each and every member of our active, Guard, Reserve and civilian team for your hard work and

  • Sized Up

    Early one morning, I'm working out at the gym and I'm feeling pretty good about myself. I'm feeling so good that I stop my workout and eyeball myself in the mirror. Much to my amazement, an Airman who is working out beside me is watching me too. I'm embarrassed because he's watching. I sheepishly

  • AMC commander: ‘Thank you for serving others’

    As we gather together with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, this is the perfect time to reflect upon how much we have to be thankful for. For one, I'm thankful for the opportunity to work with all of you - Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians and Commercial Partners. Serving

  • Do you have a leadership philosophy?

    While I was a student at the Army Command and General Staff College, the Leadership Department required each student to write a leadership philosophy paper. What follows are some of my thoughts on leadership. As you will discover, my thoughts are not original and I would argue they are common Air

  • Is your replacement ready?

    Is your replacement ready? No, not "Are you ready" to be replaced. You're not being fired, A-76'd, or outsourced. But is your replacement ready to fill your shoes? Have you prepared your replacement for when you go on temporary duty, deploy, change station, separate, or retire? You have to because

  • Civilian service and leadership in today's Air Force

    In today's environment of downsizing and increasing dependence on efficient operations, it is crucial to focus on the Total Force and to do whatever is necessary to ensure that our Air Force is functioning efficiently and effectively. Nearly 30 percent of today's Air Force personnel resources are

  • Stay focused on what is really important

    When I was selected as a squadron commander in the Air Mobility Command, I was required to attend a week-long orientation course which provides new commanders information concerning items we should expect to encounter. The conference was full of excellent information and briefings. However, a few

  • General Findley: 'A dream worth living'

    "The best dreams happen with your eyes wide open." I once heard an announcer make that statement at a golf tournament in describing his experience in winning one of golf's major tournaments.Well after 35-plus years of active duty military service, Sandy and I have hit the "back nine." I think that

  • My significant emotional event

    Significant emotional events are the circumstances that shake us to our souls disallowing us to ever be the same again, as defined by sociologist Dr. Morris Massey.My significant emotional event took place on July 11, 2007. At the time, I was deployed in Iraq and assigned to a brand new Forward

  • To mobility Airmen and their families this Labor Day: Be proud and be safe

    For over 100 years America has celebrated Labor Day as the first Monday in September. It is a day to pause and recognize the contributions of the American worker to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our great nation. It has also evolved to include a day of rest and signifies the end of