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  • A chief’s perspective: How to win the lottery

    Imagine how you might feel if you knew what the winning lottery numbers were going to be in a year? After all, the lottery means more money, a better quality of life and prestige. I know how it feels, because I started my lottery winning path on Jan. 17, 1987. This was the day I met Staff Sgt. Dale

  • Warren members stewards of stability

    "The World is not dangerous because of those who do harm, but because of those who look at it without doing anything."I find this quote very interesting. It is intriguing when the author recognizes evil is alive and well out there. I also find the quote, in a sense, yearning for those to make a

  • Lights, cameras, courage

    Most of us may never be the action hero of the silver screen or have our name up in lights. But, we can all be heroes of action in our daily duties and to those around us. With a little courage, daunting tasks have been completed throughout history with incalculable results.The Professional

  • Mighty Ninety on the right track

    Cheyenne Frontier Days is right around the corner. I hope you, your friends and your family get a chance to get out to the park and enjoy the festivities. I know Julie and I are looking forward to attending the many concerts CFD offers. Hope to see you there!We recently had what I thought to be a

  • Which is better: Heart or talent?

    I concluded last week's First Term Airman Center seminar with a great discussion.I was asked a lot of great questions, but a series of questions from Airman 1st Class Matthew Allen, 30th Airlift Squadron, grabbed my attention. He asked me questions about my career and the choices that led to my

  • Personally procured moves equal money in your pocket

    Leaders are often asked to talk about management, leadership, morale, esprit de corps or to share a few war stories of the good old days from a personal perspective. Well, the truth is, everybody wants to know about money.The best advice I can give Airmen in today's Air Force is have that

  • Mission accomplishment is superbly executed throughout Mighty Ninety

    I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend. While the weather may not have totally cooperated, I hope you had a chance to catch your breath. It is important to be sure to carve our time with friends and family. But, I sincerely appreciate everyone doing it in a safe manner. We need

  • Use effective leadership in your organization

    What does it means to be an effective leader in your organization? How do individual ethics, values and interpersonal relationships contribute to, as well as impact a leader's effectiveness?To be an effective leader, one must first possess good ethics. Ethics is the discipline dealing with what is

  • Transition assistance program is here to help smooth the process

    I recently had an opportunity to attend a Transition Assistance Program seminar hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center on base. This is a great program to help members as they begin their transition from Air Force life to civilian life. The transition back to civilian life is not as abrupt

  • Toughness: Key ingredient to ensure Mighty Ninety success

    This is my one year anniversary as the commander of the Mighty Ninety. What an honor to command and lead the men and women of this wing. I have been doing this for 24 years and can't remember a wing that has gelled like we have.If I may, I'd like to take a moment and give you my assessment on how we