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  • Choices: They're yours to make; make them responsibly

    Since Col. Greg Tims, 90th Missile Wing commander, has been away this week attending the Air Force Global Strike Command commanders' conference, he asked if I would write the commentary.When I started to formulate my thoughts for the article, I found that while many topics jumped to mind, one simple

  • Resiliency: Airmen accomplish incredible results during difficult times

    There has been much discussion in the Air Force regarding resiliency training for our Airmen. The more I learn and truly understand the demands we place on our Airmen, the more I am an advocate for this program.As we continue to fight the war on terror, our Airmen accomplish incredible results

  • 90th Missile Wing command chief gives tips, facts for promotion success

    During the senior master sergeant promotion announcement party, I was asked, "What does it take to get promoted to senior master sergeant?" My mind quickly scrambled to organize my thoughts to a very difficult question. Some say you have to fill the squares. Not quite. It is important to understand

  • Proficiency: Essential to deterrence

    Each of your commanders have an expectation regarding the manner in which you conduct all of your tasks here at F.E. Warren. That expectation is expressed in many ways, spoken and unspoken, but the bottom line is that we expect all tasks to be conducted in a safe, secure and effective manner.

  • Wing commander likes what he sees around base

    I get a chance to speak to the class of our First Term Airman's Center about once a week. Tech. Sgt. Charles Branum, 90th Force Support Squadron, runs a tight ship; I like what I see when I go over there. It is important to ensure our Airmen start off on the right foot the moment they arrive to our

  • Focused, dedicated Airmen keep America strong

    Discipline is one of the traits that separate us from other institutions. It is the bedrock on which the military is founded. This week we had a couple of breeches in discipline that we will respond to. I take this concept very seriously. Understanding the profession of arms helps cement the bonds

  • Chief motivated to serve Warren

    Foremost, I would like to thank all of you for the warm welcome I have received upon my arrival. It is nice to have members come and introduce themselves and welcome me to F.E. Warren. Your professionalism and day-to-day courtesies towards me and each other motivate me to work even harder to take

  • OPSEC policies protect critical AF information

    Hackers, identity thieves, scam artist, spies or whatever you want to call them, no longer rely solely on attacking the military head on. Because security has been strengthened with advances in technology, adversaries take the easier route of using social engineering to get information or access

  • Commander gets behind the scene ICBM tour

    We have four different groups working on the eight-step process for the four areas the Inspector General had identified that needed a deeper internal look. I have meet with all of these groups on multiple occasions, and I've been impressed with their passion for striving for process improvement.

  • Command chief’s secret to success is don’t quit

    I have the privilege of talking to each Airman Leadership School and First Term Airmen Center class at Warren. One question I usually get asked from them is, "What drives you to keep going all these years?" I'm now in my 29th year of service, and the answer I give is never quit. I have never quit