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  • Every subordinate deserves a supervisor who can write

    Every subordinate deserves a supervisor who can write. This is a critical point I want to get across to you because Air Force careers depend on skilled writing as applied to performance reports, award nominations, decorations, letters of recommendation, etc. Writing effective enlisted performance reports impacts assignments, promotions, careers,

  • People make opportunity

    After 10 years of waiting, it was my dream come true when I received a visa letter from the U.S. Consulate. I still remember the moment, viewing the Statue of Liberty over the New York City sky when my plane was about to touch the "Land of Opportunity." I emigrated from India along with my parents and brother in 1990. Being new to the United

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Be an inspirational leader

    Everyone has heard the old adage "you attract more bees with honey than vinegar." The same holds true for inspiring good work and growing leaders. In this case, leadership technique is the element that can be honey or vinegar. We are all striving to do a good job, complete the mission and take care of people. But none will come to pass with an

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Find the hero within yourself

    We all have our reasons for joining the military. Most joined to serve their country. Some joined for the benefits and education. Others joined simply for a better life than the one they were living. For me, it was different. The seed was planted through one of the most endearing acts of self-sacrifice and patriotism this country has seen in a long

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Force shaping affects spouses too

    The Air Force lieutenants facing the upcoming force shaping board are not just young, fresh-out-of-college men and women. My wife is a battle-hardened warrior with six and a half years of enlistment under her belt. She is also the self-proclaimed "greatest lieutenant ever." Her idea is that if she says that long enough, people will start to believe

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Arizona's own Arthur J. Benko: an American war hero saluted

    I am thankful for the thousands of good men and women, across the many generations since 1776, who answered the clarion call to defend the United States of America in battle. On this Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2006, we honor those who risked all to serve their country. The Declaration of Independence, our cherished document that established us as a

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Airman experiences AF drug test; drip by drip

    Drip. Drip. Drip. That was the sound I heard recently for more than an hour during my first randomized drug test. After a phone call from my orderly room telling me I needed to sign "paperwork," my co-workers informed me I was likely to provide my first Moody urine sample. I told them, "I'll be back in 30 minutes." Unfortunately, I was wrong. Upon

  • MEDIA CONTEST: RESPECT That which is offered will also be received

    There I was, walking through my neighborhood on my way home when I decided to take a shortcut through a housing development. On my way, I came a cross a little boy, maybe five or six years old, standing on the sidewalk in front of a home. As I walked by him, I offered my sentiments. "Good morning," I said, with a smile. "What the [heck] are you

  • MEDIA CONTEST: A moment to act, a lifetime to live

    The pain is still there. Every time I move my neck, I get a painful reminder not to move my head to the left or up. Anytime I sit back in my chair at the office or get out of bed in the morning, I need to brace my neck with my hands before I try to move or risk another reminder of what happened Aug. 19. It wasn't supposed to happen, I try to

  • There’s no button for the AF way

    We've all been there - standing in line at [insert your favorite fast food restaurant here], when you realize what you really want isn't exactly on the menu. Daringly, you order it anyway - extra cheese, no mayonnaise, add some of that spicy sauce. The cashier gets a confused look on his face, stares at the register in sheer befuddlement and says,
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