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  • Juneteenth: A celebration of one of America’s greatest triumphs

    Signed into law as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth, sometimes referred to as Emancipation Day, has a long tradition as a cultural holiday amongst black Americans. The holiday officially commemorates the occasion of the last American slaves being set free in 1865 in Texas, following the Civil

  • TAKE CARE OF YOUR AIRMEN!

    When I was asked about providing leadership commentary I spent quite a bit of time trying to find the right topic. I’ve been influenced and mentored by so many great people in my career that it is difficult to distill those lessons down to a single commentary…other than Take Care of your Airmen.

  • Leonard Matlovich – Remembering a War Hero and Gay Rights Activist

    June is Pride month, a time to commemorate the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. These celebrations are two fold - both marking those obstacles that have been overcome in the past, as well as providing a symbol of hope for those who are still currently facing oppression and

  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a great time of year to bring awareness to mental health issues and available resources. Mental health affects all of us. It has a big influence on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Creating a culture where seeking help is brave will reduce stigma and

  • Duke Kahanamoku - Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

    This May is Asian American and Pacific Islander cultural heritage month, chosen to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants to arrive on May 7, 1843, as well as the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, where Chinese immigrants made up the vast majority of the workforce who

  • EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP

    As I look back on the past year, we have seen some crises begin to wane. Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome safely resettled more than 70,000 Afghans into the United States. The effectiveness of our pandemic response has enabled nearly all of our bases to return to Health

  • Meaningful mental health panel works to end minority stigma

    The Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team’s Mental Health Real Talk: Mental Health and Minority Communities panel featured mental health professionals across the Department of the Air Force with one common characteristic: they belong to a minority group, which provides them with a unique