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  • From the flight line to line officer

    I made the decision to retire from the Air Force after 26 great years and couldn't help but reflect on where it all started. When I was a junior in high school I had no idea what I was going to do with my future. My parents never talked to me about college; I couldn't spell college, and really had

  • Celebrate family, celebrate Fairchild

    This is one of my favorite times of the year.The holidays give us a chance to celebrate our friendships and families, reflect on the year behind us, and recharge to meet tomorrow with a smile and a drive to succeed. Next year promises to be bright for Team Fairchild, very bright. Skyfest 2013

  • Air Force brat reports as ordered

    "So, where are you from?" It's an ordinary question usually having only one answer that elicits a nod, smile and a continued conversation. However, for an Air Force brat, it's never that simple. When I was younger, that question would make me a little anxious. I always dreaded that question, not

  • Reviewing maintenance operations history

    With the New Year fast approaching, I began thinking about all the changes and events that will accompany a change in the calendar year. One of those significant changes for the 92nd Maintenance Group and my squadron, the 92nd Maintenance Operations Squadron, is the deactivation of our unit next

  • Let’s remember them

    This coming weekend, most of us will enjoy a Monday off in celebration of Veteran's Day. As you take some well-deserved time off from your duties, I encourage you to remember the legacy of sacrifice and honor for which this holiday was established.There are 83, 408 Americans still officially listed

  • Leadership Isn’t …

    I know, I know ... you're thinking why would I start this with, "Leadership isn't" instead of with, "Leadership is" right? Well, that's because I want to take a slightly different approach. We have extremely phenomenal leaders in our Air Force, both past and present. We are lucky to have a new wing

  • Think before you hit send

    Harassment occurs when conduct results in unreasonable interference with an employee's work performance or the creation of a hostile work environment. Subsequently a hostile work environment develops when discriminatory conduct or offensive behavior permeates the workplace. Keep in mind what someone

  • Communication: the key to a good weekend

    "Flexibility is the key to airpower""Fly, Fight, Win""Mission First, People Always" Organizations in general love their slogans. They are meant to provide identity, rally support and provide a vision for the future. And yet I've never seen an effective slogan about the power of communication when

  • Can you answer these questions?

    Would you consider yourself a great leader? Does your leadership style come naturally or are you still trying to develop it through personal experiences? There are a few schools of thought that insist leadership is purely genetic and only a few select have the potential to be great leaders. My hats

  • I am Air Force Energy

    October is Energy Action Month. This year's theme is "I am Air Force Energy." As the theme implies, whether you are a military member, civilian or contractor, your ideas are vital to improving efficiency.In the last six years, Airmen in Air Mobility Command have reduced aviation fuel consumption 4