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  • MONTANA’S BIGGEST KILLER

    Automobile accidents are Montana's number one killer. Not only are loved ones lost, but Montanan's absorb $36 million a year in direct inpatient care costs, with each injury costing $53,000 for average hospital charges. Unbelted drivers and passengers are responsible for about $9.9 million in

  • Some thoughts on feedback

    There was a seven-year period of my early Air Force career where I received feedback one time, and that was a hand-written note on the MPF-generated form telling my supervisor to give me feedback. Bad on my supervisors, and more importantly, bad on me. As a ratee, don't do what I did and take a lack

  • Growing leaders: Four styles to achieve this goal

    I recently attended a conference on leadership. The attendees were all new commanders and chief nurses. During the conference, the book "The Toyota Way" was referenced numerous times and recommended we take the time to read it. So I bought the book. I admit that I have picked up the book, skimmed a

  • Some have reached the goals, some have work to do

    The command chief and I held a series of Commander and Chief's Calls in January to outline wing goals for 2010 and issue some challenges to all of our Airmen. During those gatherings, we rolled out a new incentive program to reinforce our expectations for our "24/7 Airmen" and for our important

  • Carrying on the legacy of the Greatest Generation

    This year, 2010, marks the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, which by itself, is notable. The year 1945 was when free nations united to defeat the tyrannical states of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. However, World War II was also a time of what is called America's Greatest

  • Core Values can be leadership tool in many aspects of your career

    Preparing for deployment to a combat zone can evoke many emotions; shock, excitement, anxiousness, pride along with others too many to count. So where does one start first? As I prepare to assume command of an expeditionary civil engineer squadron in Southern Afghanistan, I've given this much

  • A Leadership Perspective

    A few years ago, I was asked to present my leadership perspective to a group of students participating in a leadership seminar. My perspective is easy and simple and can be summed up as: Be a good neighbor, always be prepared, and don't lie, cheat or steal.Being a good neighbor is about being a

  • I Have Just Three Questions…

    There's a lot of talk these days about reinvigoration or strengthening of the nuclear enterprise. Of course there's just as much talk about what exactly that means! The obvious stuff like more and better parts, pieces, manning and money are certainly getting a lot of discussion around the coffee

  • Get out and explore Montana's great outdoors

    Bored? Follow this simple expression: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." For many, Malmstrom is the new Rome. Great Falls, Montana, is in the heart of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. You may have to get out of your comfort zone to see and experience it though. There are far too

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