Nov. 4, 2021 Commander's Corner: Practicing resilience “We’re talkin’ about practice, man!” – Allen “The Answer” IversonI’ve talked many times about the challenges we’re going through and how important it is for us to continue improving our resiliency. This month, while still working through the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with financial challenges,
Sept. 2, 2021 Focusing on my Islamic faith helps make military service possible I thank God (Allah in Arabic) every single day that I was born into the Islamic faith. Islam is so pure, and without it I would not be the person I am today. My parents taught me to how to practice our faith from an early age. When I was five, I learned to pray all five Islamic daily prayers (the
June 19, 2020 Be mindful As we begin to make strides to return to “normal” functioning we want to keep in mind current events that are going on around the world as they relate to COVID-19, race relations, and the sensitive but important topic of equality and justice.
Oct. 25, 2018 Team building frames security forces sendoff of top enlisted leader From birth to death – we join together before starting new chapters.Parents host baby showers, teachers hand out diplomas and communities erect memorials.These celebrations and observances provide us with an essential sense of resolution, which allow groups to move forward.However, some of our most
May 23, 2018 Celebrating 30 years as a Reservist, Air Force Reserve’s 70th Anniversary The Air Force Reserve’s 70th anniversary coincided nicely with my own 30-year mark as a part-time GI
April 27, 2017 The importance of recognizing superior performers Recognition is a fundamental human need. It then follows recognizing Airmen is fundamental responsibility of leadership because taking care of Airmen is leader’s priority. As the adage goes, if a leader takes care of the people, the people will take care of the mission.
Dec. 1, 2016 The importance of good character Someone once said that people of genius are admired, people of wealth are envied, people of power are feared, but only people of “character” are trusted. Without character…you cannot be trusted, and if you be cannot be trusted…you cannot lead. The word character comes from the Greek, meaning "to