Jan. 19, 2007 AFSO21 - You May Have Heard ... Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century - or AFSO21 - is an initiative being introduced to the Air Force. Many of you have likely heard the term, and some of you may even be familiar with the AFSO21 initiative. For those of you who aren't aware of AFSO21, this article will give you a brief
Dec. 5, 2006 Leadership: Vision and environment Much is said today about a leader's obligation to set the vision for an organization. That sometimes difficult task is crucial to the success of any organization, be it large or small. Setting the vision, however, is just one part of the equation. The leader must also provide an environment that
Dec. 4, 2006 Education? More than worth it It's been a long, cold day. You are tired, and on top of that you have class tonight. Will that piece of paper be worth it? Yes! For many people, the number one reason for joining the military has always been education. The Air Force offers unmatched educational support which, if taken advantage of,
July 24, 2006 Respect, loyalty key leader ingredients Respect and loyalty - most pursue them, some earn and gain them by chance, while successful leaders give and receive them one person and one issue at a time. These two traits are fundamental concepts of leadership that often occur without a lot of deliberate action. These two concepts, however, can