Feb. 10, 2015 AFSOC Priority #3: Transform Training to Optimize Human Performance Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles focusing on each of the four AFSOC priorities.Air Commandos,We have some great initiatives in this command.I see them everywhere: in our squadrons, on the flight line, at home and downrange. There is dedication, innovation and true
Jan. 6, 2015 America's Air Commandos: Postured for success in 2015 Air Commandos,As we say goodbye to 2014 and look ahead to 2015, the Command Chief and I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your incredible dedication, hard work and selfless sacrifice over the past year. We are extremely impressed and proud of your successes on and off the battlefield.
Dec. 22, 2014 AFSOC Priority #2: "Create an environment for our Airmen and families to thrive" Air Commandos,Our people--America's Air Commandos--are the most important part of this command. Without you, we cannot conduct our mission, period. As the SOF Truth tells us, "humans are more important than hardware," and we must live by these words.That's why one of our command priorities is to
Dec. 8, 2014 Consistent fitness key to PT test success Fitness has always been a cornerstone of my Air Force career development. My first physical assessment was in basic training. At the initial assessment, I was able to perform the sit-ups, but I was told the one push-up and 18-minute mile and a half were a problem. With persistent training, I was
Dec. 6, 2014 Online vigilance helps reduce risk I received at least five emails last week warning me to secure my social media settings and be aware of what I post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Why? Do you not like to see what I had for dinner last night? Too many #selfies? Are photos of my dog eating a Popsicle offensive? (In my defense,
Nov. 16, 2012 A time for 'burning the boats' Our group and the 919th Special Operations Wing as a whole are facing challenges I haven't seen in the 17 years I've been at Duke Field. I first came here during the reorganization from an AC-130A wing to one that flew MC-130Es and MC-130Ps, and that mission change pales in comparison to what the
Oct. 13, 2012 State of wing, future of Duke The next two years for the 919th Special Operations Wing will be a time of major growth and change. Duke's primary mission set will convert from Combat Talon operations to that of aviation foreign internal defense.AvFID is a special operations forces mission set employing Airmen as combat aviation
Oct. 10, 2011 Commentary: Professional development key to PEP success Recently, I had the pleasure to accompany our wing commander on a trip around the base presenting PEP (Promotion Enhancement Program) promotions to four fellow Citizen Commandos.Staff Sgt. Berry Drake, 919th Maintenance Squadron, was promoted to technical sergeant. Earning master sergeant stripes
Aug. 31, 2010 At ease among warriors: A civilian's perspective Back in 1986, I found myself on the bus ramp at Bob Sikes Elementary School. It was my first day of kindergarten and I was surrounded by other children and adults who were complete strangers to me. The sights and sounds were overwhelming and, to add insult to injury, I saw my mother walking slowly
June 25, 2010 NCO course urges Airmen to take part in AF future You are looking at the future ... all around you, said an instructor at the recent NCO development course I attended here.He was referring to the enlisted Airmen sitting around and beside each other with ranks ranging from senior airman to technical sergeant.The course focused on leadership,