June 28, 2007 Exercise your right, flex your voting muscle I was reading an article recently regarding the parliamentary elections taking place in France. With the change in presidency there last month, these elections determined who would make up the 577-member National Assembly under newly minted President Nicolas Sarkozy. What astonished politicians and
June 28, 2007 Money well spent: Fiscal responsibility key to Air Power There's a chair in my office that I use every day when I'm at my desk. I never gave it much thought until two months into my tour when the new superintendent came into my office to discuss business. As we were standing there, he looked over at the chair, stopped what he was saying and, instead,
June 28, 2007 Inspections wrap up: Team Malmstrom goes above, beyond To Team Malmstrom ... my congratulations on an impressive conclusion to the Nuclear Surety Inspection/Compliance Inspection and the RED HORSE Operational Readiness Inspection. After 15 days of grueling scrutiny by two distinct teams, you showed the world what it means to be Team Malmstrom. Monday's
June 28, 2007 Wing CC: Warriors should think safety this Independence Day As we get ready to celebrate our nation's birthday, we do so as a military force engaged in war. The July 4 holiday is a time for celebration of the freedoms our great nation enjoys. It is also a time to honor our heroes who have made those freedoms possible. From our Founding Fathers to the
June 21, 2007 The inspection never ends As we wind down from our Operational Readiness Inspection, Nuclear Surety Inspection and Compliance Inspection, we celebrate and feel much relief that we were able to achieve "above the line" results. But I ask, is the inspection really "over?" One of the Nike posters Services has in many gyms
June 15, 2007 Dealing with uncertainty in changing times Few things cause more turmoil and emotional distress as uncertainty. Most people can deal with almost any situation, news or course of action as long as they know reasonably well what they are working towards. What drives them crazy is uncertainty. There are obviously varying degrees of uncertainty
June 7, 2007 Even seasoned veterans can learn new tricks As a veteran of 28 years, I thought I'd seen it all. But I have to admit, a recent visit to the Commissary surprised even me. I had the privilege of attending Airman's Night - an event hosted by Commissary employee volunteers designed to introduce our Airmen to a value many of us with families
June 7, 2007 Lessons learned Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. What comes to mind when you hear those words? Do you wonder how your busy schedule is going to be complicated by responding to make-believe emergency events, diversions from normal operations and the dreaded lockdown from FPCON Delta? Maybe you sigh, realizing you will
June 7, 2007 Lessons learned Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. What comes to mind when you hear those words? Do you wonder how your busy schedule is going to be complicated by responding to make-believe emergency events, diversions from normal operations and the dreaded lockdown from FPCON Delta? Maybe you sigh, realizing you will
June 4, 2007 The men who don't come home I went to visit my brother this weekend. He's a typical 18-year-old; cocky and arrogant with plenty of spit and vinegar flowing through his veins. As a recent graduate of Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga., he is now a crucial piece in the backbone of the U.S. military and one of the key