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Commentary: Please return shopping carts here
April 5, 2018 — Please return shopping carts here. Most of us have seen this sign at various store parking lots telling shoppers to return their cart to this designated area upon completion of their shopping. Yet even with the best efforts aimed to make sure the carts are returned, we usually see a handful of them scattered across the parking lot... MORE

Medal of Honor story shared by sister at PACE Summit
January 13, 2018 — Janine Sijan-Rozina shared the story of how her older brother, Air Force Capt. Lance Sijan, earned the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award for valor, for his bravery to an audience of Airmen and Air Force civilians at the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence Summit Dec. 6, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

As a cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lance Sijan played football until his senior year, when he left the team to concentrate on his studies.

Commentary: Be decisive in what you do
November 29, 2017 — As leaders, we must remember to be decisive. The choices we make impacts others. If we do not make a decision, someone else will make it for us... MORE

Life is a series of choices: decisions made today impact our future options.

Commentary: Developing my leadership tree
November 15, 2017 — To have a strong leadership tree, it needs the five team leader concepts: self-awareness, values and principles, motivation, support, and a balanced life. These concepts help me ensure I am able to effectively take care of the mission as well as the people I lead... MORE

A strong leadership tree needs the five team leader concepts: self-awareness, values and principles, motivation, support, and a balanced life.

Commentary: You Ask Why? I Say Why Not?
October 24, 2017 — In my Air Force career one thing that constantly surprises me is when the response I get from Airmen is, “Why should I care?” My response is always, “Why not?”... MORE

Positivity in leadership is contagious. You know what's more contagious then positivity? Negativity. Changing a few words can flip around a thought.

Commentary: Win, lose or draw, you still win by learning
October 12, 2017 — Regardless of the results — win, lose or draw — it is a win when you learn... MORE

The Randolph Air Force Base goal keeper makes a save which which prevents Cannon AFB from scoring, while Randolph scored two. Randolph Air Force Base soccer team plays other intramural teams from other Air Force bases from across the United States. The games were part of 2010 Defender's Cup held at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Brian McGloin)

Commentary: Run as if your career depends on it!
September 28, 2017 — Are you running as if your military career depends on it, or do you put the same effort into your military career as you do on your run? Treat your career as you would when you run your next 5K, 10K, or physical fitness test. If you put forth your best effort in all you do, you will meet your goals with less resistance and dreams can become a reality... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph personnel prepare for their physical training test during an early morning run July 13 on the Rambler Fitness Center track at Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Commentary: Is this the right one?
September 19, 2017 — As leaders, we need to remember our words, actions, and the “bait” we select in developing our Airmen, must be carefully considered for optimal impact. Not only do we need to know whom we are trying to reach, but also understand their motivations and the best way to get them to embrace our message... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jason Kadisak, 331st Training Squadron military training instructor, provides marching instructions to newly arrived Air Force basic trainees May 20, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Military training instructors are vital to maintaining the world’s greatest Air Force. In 7 ½ weeks, MTIs transform America’s sons and daughters from civilians into Airmen by instilling discipline, attention to detail, esprit de corps and challenging them physically and mentally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)

Air Force announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign
July 18, 2017 — Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”... MORE