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  • Heritage, who cares about it?

    When was the last time you visited your Air Force Base museum or asked the wing historian a historical question? I realize many people do not like to learn about our past, but it is very important to understand what has happened in the past to better understand the present and then be able to

  • Mighty Ninety ROCKS the CUI!!!

    Congratulations to all my Mighty Ninety teammates for the absolutely awesome performance during the massive, comprehensive, nearly 200-inspector, Consolidated Unit Inspection! I could not be more proud of each of you and our collective team for the incredible results we posted which validated the

  • What does a leader look like?

    In the Air Force we have many titles, noncommissioned officer-in-charge, officer-in-charge, chief enlisted manager, wing commander and the list goes on and on. These titles are a way of defining the position we hold, it does not define the person we are. A title does not make a great leader,

  • Motorcycle safety: Avoid the asphalt luge

    I refer to it as the time I did the asphalt luge.For those who need a reminder between winter Olympics, the luge is that sport where athletes slide down an ice track at high speeds feet-first, laying on their backs, atop a small sled. While I was sliding along at high speed, feet-first, lying on my

  • What is your job?

    If you were to ask a young Airman what his or her job in the Air Force is I am sure you will receive responses such as "I'm a cook, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, finance technician, etc." When I was a young airman 1st class, I answered this question the same way, but with a small amount of

  • Mighty Ninety Welcomes the AFGSC/IG and Consolidated Unit Inspection Team

    On behalf of the men and women of the 90th Missile Wing, a big Mighty Ninety welcome to Brigadier General (select) Bussiere, the AFGSC Inspector General, his team, and all inspectors participating in the Consolidated Unit Inspection. Our goal is to help you work through all your inspection

  • Don't be afraid to lead

    The late Pope John Paul II was fond of saying throughout his papacy, "Be not afraid." I find his words of particular importance and applicability in the realm of leadership. It can be applied to leadership at all levels in the United States Air Force.First of all, this statement implies that fear is

  • Welcome to our new command chief and CUI prep

    Team -- as always, a lot happening around the Mighty Ninety, but I wanted to highlight of few of the big events to keep you informed about what is going on.First, I would like to offer a big Mighty Ninety welcome to our new 90th Missile Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Mike Garrou! Chief Garrou

  • What we need is an 'Ammo Call'

    For those of you who do not know, F. E. Warren Air Force Base has a small contingent of munitions systems specialists, also known as "ammo troops." Ammo is responsible for maintaining the U.S. Air Force's entire munitions stockpile, including everything from bullets to bombs. Ammo's function here is

  • 'Stupid is as stupid does'

    This is one of my favorite movie quotes of all time. It's pithy and factual. The context in which it is used refers to a person's intelligence based on their actions ... actions that are careless or not well thought out. I often hold myself accountable when performing incidental acts that are far