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  • Mind your manners: Show up for appointments

    Good manners are integral to any well-functioning society. Of course, the definition of good manners may vary in different societies. A version of "please" and "thank you" are likely ingrained in all societies, but burping loudly after a meal is considered a sign of a good meal in only a few cultures. Unfortunately, a lack of good manners is having

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer ends

    Another 101 Critical Days of Summer ended Labor Day. Our theme this year was "Know Your Limits." Our goal was to ensure our people know and choose to abide by those limitations. In this year's campaign, we concentrated our efforts in three main areas: private motor vehicles, motorcycles and sports and recreation activities. For 15 weeks, the 20th

  • 90th Space Wing: Ready for NSI/ORI inspection

    Many readers don't get past the first paragraph, so allow me to say up front, thank you for your hard work and dedication in preparing for our nuclear surety inspection and operational readiness inspection. We are ready for inspection! The wing continues on a roll, and without doubt, we will roll right through our inspections in September with

  • SJA ensures justice across wing is fair, just

    Recently, an Airman was tried in a general court-martial for negligent homicide and neglectful parenting for 20 months. The negligent homicide charge arose from an incident where the Airman's young child drowned in a bathtub. After a trial in front of a military judge, the Airman was acquitted of the negligent homicide charge but convicted of the

  • Strive to maintain Air Force standards

    Maintaining high standards is what makes the Air Force professional. No matter how small a standard may seem, it's important to the unit's integrity that it be followed. If we choose not to follow or correct even the smallest violation of standards, we open ourselves to a flood of violations, not only small standards but standards that could get

  • Are we ready for the storm?

    When I was a young man, I heard a story about a rancher who hired a new worker to help run his ranch. Soon after hiring this worker, a fierce storm descended upon the ranch. The rancher, concerned for the safety of his livestock and property, ran to the bunkhouse to roust his hired men. He found all of them awake and getting ready to go out in the

  • Reprisal, restriction and abuse of authority

    "A funny thing happened to me on the way to the IG office ..." The story starts like this: "My boss gave me a letter of reprimand because I embarrassed the unit by going to the inspector general and discussing unit issues. Can he do that?" Is it reprisal, restriction or abuse of authority? Every time I approach an audience to talk about these

  • To all Twentieth Air Force Airmen,

    To all Twentieth Air Force Airmen, Thanks to all of you who have been part of Twentieth Air Force over the past two years and have been part of the historic and meaningful changes that will take the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile into the future. I am very proud of what we have accomplished and the professional attitude that you all display

  • Black-tailed prairie dog: friend or foe?

    In the Aug. 3 issue of the Warren Sentinel, I was quoted that I like to hunt as a favorite summertime activity. To clear any misconceptions that I might hunt out of season, I feel compelled to explain.Within the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains live small critters that have brought about much debate between government, ranchers, sportsmen,

  • The emotional effects of deployment

    As we see more and more members from Warren deploying in support of the Global War on Terrorism, it is becoming evident that people need to understand the impact being in a war can have on one's mental health.Let me begin by stating it is normal to be affected by what you experience, without necessarily becoming psychologically damaged. Active-duty
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