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  • Empowering All Our Airmen

    I've always believed that the Air Force leads the military in empowering our younger Airmen in making the right calls and acting accordingly based on those decisions. No matter if a person's rank is Airman Basic; we have counted on these young men and women to be thinkers and leaders vice just

  • The importance of unwavering professionalism

    We'd like to address a subject that we take very seriously and that's "Unwavering Professionalism." As U.S. military members, civilians or family members, we are all considered ambassadors for the U.S. to the Japanese. Military members no matter what service are considered U.S. officials. In fact we

  • Readiness is key to IRRE success

    This week the men and women of the 35th Fighter Wing, and even some members from the MSOC and Naval Air Facility, will be focused on the year's first Initial Readiness Response Exercise, or IRRE. The wing has an outstanding track record for readiness and for your warrior spirit. I expect nothing

  • Recognizing our Airmen

    Recently one of our Airman Roll Calls addressed the subject of recognition. It emphasized how Airmen make extraordinary personal and professional sacrifices to ensure the Air Force accomplishes its mission. The outstanding accomplishments of our Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and civilians deserve

  • Be financially responsible

    As Airmen we all go the extra mile to ensure our personal and professional lives are in order. Being on solid financial footing is one very important step in the right direction. You can start by taking advantage of the Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP, which is a long-term retirement savings plan with

  • Do your part in safeguarding information

    In today's world of instant information, every one of us needs to be on guard. Our adversaries are constantly making efforts to gather information critical to our operational capabilities. This information doesn't have to be classified or sensitive. A simple phone conversation about a deployment, or

  • Education is key for Airmen

    As the most technologically superior and powerful Air Force in the world, we are all aware that we must maintain our intellectual superiority. This takes a lifelong commitment to education for all Airmen - both officer and enlisted. Beginning in 2008 advanced degrees earned by officers will no

  • Wing commander sends Misawa holiday message

    During the holiday season it's easy to become caught up in the hustle and bustle forgetting about those who work beside us day in and day out - especially those without a spouse or children at home. As we enjoy this holiday season, let's remember that our family extends far beyond those who live in

  • PACAF commander sends note to Airmen

    Fellow PACAF Airmen, Eva-Marie and I are excited to be back in the Pacific--a place we have been previously assigned and enjoy greatly. We deeply appreciate the warm welcome. The Pacific is a place of vital interest to our Nation and Air Force and will continue to grow in importance. I am certain

  • Discipline: an important item to the CSAF

    Today I'd like to talk to you about an important topic to our Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. T. Michael Moseley - and that's discipline. In our 60 years as a service, the Air Force's record for mission success has been forged by strong leadership and airmen who are properly organized, trained