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  • Warren’s Top 3 is here for you

    "Air Force professional [associations] are important to Air Force people and the mission. These organizations enhance the professional development of our Airmen and provide visibility for our air, space and cyberspace missions at a grass roots-level around the nation." -- Chief Master Sgt. of the

  • It really is about you, me, us

    In the Air Force, we have many programs and resources designed to help our Airmen and their families. Though in one sense, many of us tend to view all programs the same way; however, the recent focus on resiliency is more than a program it is a mindset and an attitude. Chief Master Sgt. Marty

  • Leaders ACT for success

    The acronym "ACT" has been used for years in the Operational Risk Management world as a memory aid to first assess the situation, then consider the options and finally take action.I've always liked this acronym - it implies what should be a basic premise of our military and that is to take action.

  • Your healthcare, Personnel Reliability Program

    The Personnel Reliability Program is a Defense Department program that began during the Cold War for individuals who have access to nuclear weapons.It tells us that we will support national security through nuclear deterrence while emphasizing the importance, implications and special considerations

  • T.G.I.F: Be smart this weekend

    As I'm singing along to a song on the radio, I'm struck by the words coming out of my own mouth. When I actually thought about the words of this catchy song, I pondered how irresponsible conduct is often celebrated in popular culture. As the wing's senior lawyer, I offer some thoughts on just a few

  • Courage leads the way

    At 8:20 a.m. 18 April 1942, Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led 16 B-25s and 80 Airmen from the 17th Bomb Group off the deck of the USS Hornet on a mission to attack the Japanese homeland. Although the attack would inflict little damage to Japan, it would prove to be a big morale boost for the American

  • Developing professional Airmen

    Last week, I attended the Senior Enlisted Leadership Summit Conference in Montgomery, Ala. We were discussing developing our Airmen. With unique mission challenges as well as a changing world, our Airmen have to be even more prepared to meet military demands. It started me thinking about what is

  • Warren’s new inspector general outlines purpose

    As your newly appointed wing inspector general, I wanted to introduce myself and provide a brief overview of the IG office complaint inquiries function.The term "inspector general" has been used historically in various governments and militaries throughout the world to denote an independent agency

  • The cornerstone of nuclear operations

    "Proficiency is the cornerstone of nuclear operations, there is no room for incomplete knowledge or substandard performance." These words are spoken every day in the 90th Operations Group by the pre-departure briefing officer prior to sending missile combat crew members on alert. Why is proficiency

  • Leadership is a contact sport

    Mighty Ninety teammates, as you've likely noticed over the past several weeks, I've asked our senior wing leaders to share their views on leadership in this forum. My intent is for all of us to learn from the wisdom of our most experienced leaders to hone our individual leadership skills. In all