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The death of the “Good ol’ boy system”.
This is targeted toward the recent news release of eliminating promotion tests for Master Sergeant through Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force. Let’s get some things out in the clear: The “good ole boy” system isn’t real. We can argue and disagree about it, but I encourage you to read ahead. Its existence might…
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What has the Air Force done for me lately?
It’s different for everyone and each person is at different spot of their journey with highs and lows. For me, it’s a sense of family wherever I go which is unparalleled with anything else I’ve ever experienced. It’s also a sense of service, pride, humility and honor knowing I am dedicated to something bigger than…
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Want to Succeed: Solve Problems
Not too long ago my daughter, who loves art, asked me about what she could do when she grew up. She wants to do something artistic, but is realistic enough to know she can’t draw pictures all day aimlessly. My advice was simple: you really can do things you’re passionate about as long as you…
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Lead the MLK Way
Today, as a nation, we honor one of the greatest leaders who has ever lived. Martin Luther King, Jr. is known for his unique message in dealing with the hate that surrounded him. Yet, he overcame it and taught a nation to look past the color of one’s skin and live together. We are still…
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2019: The Year of the Naysayer
Haters, folks with forever condescending remarks, you know… the naysayers. You’ve seen em’, you’ve met em’, you may even be one of these folks. Recently, I had a pretty serious conversation with someone who reached out for assistance. And it got me thinking of past years. Dangerous I know. ” You can’t do that”, “That’s…
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New Year, New Perspective
This time of year brings forth a lot of discussion about change. We see the start of a new year as a reason to set new goals and right some of the wrongs from the previous year. Although, I am not much of a New Year’s Resolution type of person, I do appreciate taking the…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great day with your loved ones and those of you working this day…thank you!
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6 Books for Any Phase of Your Career
One of the questions I get a lot is about what books I would recommend for someone to read. Quick answer is any book that holds your attention is the one YOU need to read. Whether it is fiction or nonfiction, you get to take a journey into the mind of others when you read…
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How my Command Chief, Became a Command Chief
I recently sat down with the Senior Enlisted Leader at my Wing. This wasn’t my first time sitting down with a Command Chief, and I’m sure it won’t be my last. During our conversation, he explained how he got to his position. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t the typical “I worked hard to get here speech”.…
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Survive Sink or Swim Situations
“You’re a TSgt, you’re going to be the expeditor.” These are the first words the flight chief said to me as I climbed off of the plane on my first deployment in four years. This is not a big deal at home station where I would have had two other expeditors and 1/3 of the…
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