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  • The importance of attitude, resiliency to a career

    If you want to have a successful military career I have two words for you to remember -- attitude and resiliency. I believe these two words play a major role in how we're perceived by others and how we take on life's challenges. Hopefully, the next few paragraphs demonstrate the importance of having a positive attitude and the ability to be
  • Are your records up to date?

    Taking care of your people's records

    Over the years I've seen more than a few folks who didn't make the next grade. This saddens me because I know a few of them to be very dedicated people. Some were the victims of their own success, some were a victim of their own inaction, while others just weren't taken care of by their raters. One thing we hear over and over again is "We don't
  • OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Capt. Michael Willen, commander of the Heartland of America Band and Senior Airman John D. Beasley, also with the Heartland of America Band, pose for a photograph after Airman Beasley was presented with the John L. Levitow award, during the graduation ceremony for Class 09-D of the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School, at the Patriot Club April 2. The John L. Levitow award is presented to the top student in each ALS class. Airman Beasley is one of 45 ALS graduates of Class 09-D. "By completing ALS the graduates enhanced their leadership skills to guide the next generation of Airmen," Col. Thomas Goffus, 55th Mission Support Group commander said. U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond

    Recognize your people

    As I prepared to take command of the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron at Kadena AB in Okinawa, Japan, I tried to arm myself with as much advice and as many ideas as I could in order to help ensure our squadron's success. One of the best pieces of advice came from the book, "Sharing Success Owning Failure" by Brig. Gen. David L. Goldfein, the director
  • The U.S. Honor Guard Drill Team performs as part of the team's Summer Drill Series July 11 at the World War II Memorial in Washington. The team will perform around the National Capitol Region until July 29. For more information about the 2008 performances, logon to www.honorguard.af.mil/drillteam/. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

    For Airmen extraordinary things happen every day

    As military members, most of us understand we're a part of something special. I'm not sure I realized the full reality of just how unique our profession is until I stepped away from it. I didn't stay away long, but when I returned it was with a new sense of appreciation. I served almost 10 years on active-duty, but currently enjoy the privilege of

  • Don’t let it happen on your watch

    As an Air Force Airman for many years, I've developed many philosophies, as well as leadership and management styles based on my experiences. Examples include such things as: "learn from the actions of your 'good' bosses and learn what not to do from your 'bad' bosses," "there is an opportunity to learn and grow from every person around you, from

  • Remember others this holiday season

    As we begin the holiday season all of us need to take a break, to find time to recharge our mental and physical batteries. In light of last week's tragic events that left one of our young Airmen dead, I want to emphasize the importance of taking care of each other... now more than ever.The concept of watching out for our brothers- and
  • Don't forget to set your clocks FORWARD an hour!! Daylight Savings Time begins Mar. 8.at 2:00 a.m.

    Time Management

    Throughout our careers we are constantly told to do this or do that if you want to succeed. We are told we must set goals, prioritize work, complete tasks on time, work on education, maintain our fitness level, volunteer, mentor others, support unit events, spend time with our family and a host of other competing interests. It can all be very

  • Taking Care of People

    One of the biggest responsibilities we have as military members is to take care of our people. Even though that is easy to say, it is something that is often easily forgotten. As a military member, this is a concept I have been aware of and tried to develop my entire life. The Air Force has further developed taking care of people with the Wingman

  • Future leaders

    Commanders, chiefs and first sergeants from the 55th Operations Group had the opportunity recently to sit down and talk with our Air Force's "next generation" of leaders at the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School. Two prominent themes and their antitheses emerged from our conversation.Change and constancy. Complexity and simplicity. We talked a
  • Veterans Day Poster. This poster is 7.5x10 inches @ 300 ppi and was created by Steve Ingram of the Air Force News Agency. Air Force Link does not provide printed posters but assistance can be provided in acquiring posters through your servicing DAPS. A PDF version for printing on office printers is also available. Requests can be made to afgraphics@dma.mil. Please specify the title and number.

    Giving thanks for veterans

    Two significant holidays occur during the month of November every year - Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. In the United Kingdom, Veterans Day is called Remembrance Day, but the sentiment is the same. Remembrance Day or Veterans Day is a day to think about veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice in past wars, and sadly - but heroically - those who
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