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  • Integrity: Is Your Word Your Bond?

    Integrity, this word is often thrown around as a catch-phase during Airmen Leadership School graduations or Dining-In Ceremonies to inspire and motivate audiences, but do we really understand this term. We often think about integrity as doing the right thing even when no one else is looking, which is true, but what about the integrity of your word

  • Stress, mental health, and suicide prevention

    As Airmen fight terrorism in the far corners of the world, the sacrifices asked of them and their families have increased significantly. These sacrifices have been accepted with courage and valor, and I am very proud of their contributions both at home and abroad. Nevertheless, under such circumstances, it is natural for our people to feel the

  • Education: essential to professional, personal development

    Over the years, Air Force leaders have placed increasing emphasis on the importance of education for the professional and personal development of all Airmen. Through base education centers and the Air Force Virtual Education Center, or AFVEC, the Airmen have countless educational benefits right at their fingertips. Secretary of the Air Force

  • What fitness means to me...in simple terms

    Leadership, whether in a family, at work, or on a sports team, is best represented by one who is morally, intellectually, and physically fit. Being morally fit involves following rules, creating conditions for success, doing things right, and doing the right things. Intellectual fitness is enhanced by nourishing our minds through reading,

  • In the fight … outta sight!

    Preface: I originally wrote this piece in 2006 as an article for the Northern Light, but it was never published. As I prepare to depart Misawa Air Base at the end of August, it seems appropriate to publish it now not only for education of base residents about the MSOC but also as a tribute to the tremendous men and women with whom I have worked for

  • Senior enlisted leaders meet to discuss issues

    CMSAF holds Senior Enlisted Leader Summit Week of Aug. 1, 2007 - Aug. 8, 2007 Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley convened the first-ever Senior Enlisted Leader Summit last week at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Gunter Annex, with more than 360 senior enlisted leaders in attendance from around the Air Force and the globe. According

  • Stay focused and remember security

    As we continue with the summer permanent change of station cycle, I want to reiterate my policy on drinking and driving here at Misawa. Simply put ... don't do it. When you get behind the wheel while intoxicated, you not only take responsibility for your own life, but also put the lives of others at risk. When you drive, you must be alert to make

  • Energy update from Secretary of the Air Force

    There are some exciting and promising innovations in energy occurring throughout our Air Force. I wanted to make you aware and also ask that you consider what you can do within your area of responsibility, or one adjacent. We have all read about the energy crisis; and likely wonder how to sort fact from fiction. But we are also watching as

  • Force protection requires everyone's help

    Terrorists are a relentless enemy, and to defeat them we have to confront them with consistent vigilance and a high level of intensity and discipline. In this dynamic security environment, the threat doesn't operate in a constant or predictable way. Our number one focus is protecting you, but we can't do it without your help. It's a team effort to

  • Roll Call: Ancillary training reduced to 90 minutes

    Air Force leaders have decided to reduce ancillary training to 90 minutes a year. The numerous training briefings Airmen are required to attend annually will be combined into a new "block instruction" plan. Instead of time-consuming briefings on several subjects, training will be arranged so that time is used more efficiently while still getting
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