Commentaries

March 22, 2022
Seeking feedback

Concepts like transparency, feedback and vulnerability are common throughout leadership books, articles, discussions and courses. Although these concepts are all extremely important, they are meaningless without context. For instance, many will state that vulnerability is fundamental to leadership
March 22, 2022
Women's History Month: 99s Fly-In

March 2022 represents the 35th iteration of National Women’s History Month. Women have made their mark in every major career field and occupation on earth, aviation included. Let’s take a look into one of the most unique organizations you will ever hear about. They are called the “Ninety-Nines”.
March 22, 2022
REFLECTING ON OUR PAST, PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

Teammates,Embarking upon a new year, I wanted to start by taking a few moments to reflect on our past and consider our future.
March 22, 2022
For the talking circle: Celebrating a journey, looking to the future

In the Department of the Air Force, the Indigenous Nations Equality Team (INET) is working to further that sharing and increase awareness of our cultures and what we bring with us when we become part of the Air Force and Space Force.
March 10, 2022
Zero Discrimination Day is an opportunity for inclusive leadership, taking action

Zero Discrimination Day provides an opportunity for our Airmen and Guardians to leverage inclusive leadership, to have conversations about the importance of ensuring equitable treatment that enables our total force to give their most to accomplishing the Department’s missions.
March 1, 2022
Check in before they check out

He had cleaned out his locker so he could go home and kill himself. He squeezed out the front door of his junior high school carrying a pile of books, two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove and a small tape recorder (remember those things?). Of course, it was too much and he tripped, objects
Feb. 17, 2022
The Day I Shook Hands with Mrs. King

I had no idea when I woke up that morning in my 5th year of life that I would be shaking hands with a legend before the days end.