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  • Commander: Impressed with the men and women of the 90th Missile Wing

     Very sad news to report. Staff Sgt. Ben Kolise, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron, and his wife Elena lost 24 members of their family in Samoa due to the tsunami that recently hit there. A tragedy that hits us close to home. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Ben and Elena. I continue to be

  • Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence

    One of my favorite quotes is by Calvin Coolidge, "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures.

  • Airman integrity: Imperative to military success

    Do you always do the right thing, even if nobody is watching? Are you the kind of person who avoids rendering a salute to a superior officer by turning aside or reversing directions? Do you run for the car or the building, or more commonly, wait inside while the national anthem is playing? Do you

  • Congratulations SNCO inductees

    Several new master sergeants were inducted into the senior NCO officer corps Sept. 11 in a formal ceremony in the Trail's End Club. This was more than a promotion ceremony. It marked a significant career milestone. We place incredible trust in our senior NCOs, and they have responsibilities that

  • Vice commander: Happy 62nd birthday Air Force

    Col. Greg Tims, 90th Missile Wing commander, passed the baton to me for this week's Sentinel article. As timing would have it, today marks the U.S. Air Force's 62nd birthday, so this week's topic was all too obvious for me to write a short message on. This anniversary provides a great opportunity to

  • New 90th MDG concept: FHI

    It is my privilege to serve the community of F.E. Warren. As the 90th Medical Operations Squadron commander, I am dedicated to ensuring your medical needs are met. The military health system has made it possible for us to receive the best care anywhere. Many people in America are unable to afford

  • Standards and the moral courage to follow them

    About 12 years ago, I read a book called "Military Leadership in Pursuit of Excellence." In the book, the editors Robert Taylor and William Rosenbach said "leadership is one of the most widely talked about subjects and at the same time one of the most elusive and puzzling." They go on by outlining

  • Equal opportunity: We’re one team with one fight

    The United States Air Force is one of the most culturally diverse organizations in the world. Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, stated, "We are America's Airmen, military and civilian, from all walks of life, drawn to the call of integrity, service, and excellence. Our mission is to fly,

  • Command chief: The roots of heros

    We all have images of heroes. Many Americans believe that by virtue of our service, military members are heroes by default. Most service members would probably disagree. We place heroes in a unique and hallowed category. However, most heroes believe they are just doing their job. Military history is

  • Wing commander reflects on week’s happenings

    More sad news to report. F. E. Warren lost another one of our team members last week. Nancy Wallace, 90th Security Support Squadron supply clerk, passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was a just shy of 22 years of civil service. Ms. Wallace was well respected and put the accountability