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  • Good Leadership at Core of Team Success

    I believe leadership is the most essential part of an organization. Leadership provides a shining example of what individuals aspire to. Good leader inspire, motivate, and bring out the absolute best in a team. They encourage forward thinking, creativity, open communications, and taking the

  • Care for Airmen, their families one of mission objectives

    "The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have past at home in the bosom of my family.... public employment contributes neither to advantage nor happiness. It is but honorable exile from one's family and affairs." -- Thomas Jefferson, 1790 Because this commentary will be published

  • Every unit needs a 'gung ho' reminder of why were here

    Whether you've been in the Air Force for 6 months or 25 years, everyone has come across "that guy or girl." You know, the one who everyone thinks is too "gung-ho" and always corrects people for not wearing the uniform correctly or never let's anyone go unchecked for violating standards. You know the

  • Digging into MacDill's past reveals much

    I never knew I enjoyed history until I was stationed at Charleston Air Force Base, SC with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. It took one trip to Fort Sumter, and then realizing that it was on that very ground, the beginnings of the Civil War began. I envisioned the soldiers frantically reloading the

  • Tankers: From a Question Mark to Today’s Fight

    Air refueling operations continue to be amazing aerial feats, especially for people who witness the process for the first time. As mobility Airmen, we consider it simply part of what we do but, in reality, it is quite remarkable to have two aircraft meeting less than 50 feet apart at more than

  • Take the first step…

    Every athlete knows the feeling. You know you need an early morning workout and you've reached the moment of truth. The alarm clock has squawked, you've hit the snooze button and you have a choice. Do I get out of my nice comfortable bed and step into the cold (hot, humid, windy, you know all the

  • Take care of your people throughout the holidays

    I was 18 years old when I arrived at my first base, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. I was Airman Basic Clarke then, more than five years ago, and it was the first time that I had ever been away from home. I was like most new Airmen, arriving at their first base. I didn't have a car, I knew one

  • Installation Acquisition Transformation; changes coming

    Installation Acquisition Transformation (or IAT) is changing the way operational contracting squadron supports CONUS Air Force Bases. If you are in any way involved in expenditure of funds or development of requirements (which should encompass just about everyone), you should be familiar with the

  • Follow your gut; it usually points to your destiny

    I've always heard people say "follow your gut instinct because it's probably right." As long as I can remember, every time I was asked the question "what do you want to be when you grow up" the answer was different. It seemed my dream job changed as often as the seasons and was probably as diverse.

  • IF IT MOVES – SALUTE IT; part II

    Greetings Team MacDill Warriors! I am going to continue with my theme from the last commander's commentary on enduring truths of military life, training and other lessons learned that make a successful leader. I mentioned in my first article that supervisors and members must capitalize on all the