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Live core values, don't just memorize them
ISE or Integrity, Service, Excellence; we see our core values on briefing charts, in correspondence, and in many of our day-to-day activities. Sometimes I wonder if we are becoming desensitized to the words or whether we are truly embracing our core values as part of our culture. Not too long ago, I was leading a team finalizing a contract
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12/03
2007
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Commander sends Thanksgiving message
To the men and women of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, In 1789, President George Washington declared a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to give thanks to God for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon our nation. Since then, our blessings have done nothing but multiply, and for that we should also be thankful.
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11/21
2007
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Expeditionary is our middle name
Expedition. "Sent on military service abroad..." -- Webster's Collegiate Dictionary I know you are saying, "... great, more talk about the Airman's Manual." Ten years ago, "words" like "Manas" and "Bagram" were not part of our daily conversations. But, being expeditionary is an important part of our heritage. Ever since 1916 when Maj. Gen.
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11/16
2007
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Recycle? If not you, then who?
Recycling is one of the most important individual efforts we can make towards protecting our environment. Recycling conserves resources, reduces waste, prevents pollution and creates jobs. Over the past two decades, recycling has become a vital part of our nation's conservation ethic and government agencies are leading the way by developing
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11/13
2007
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Wingman: Leader, follower, friend
Since 2004, the Air Force has encouraged Airmen to embrace the Wingman concept. However, some non-flyers have asked how this concept applies to them. Our heritage stems from Airmen taking care of each other in the air and on the ground. In practical terms any Airmen can relate to, being a "Wingman" in today's Air Force calls for you to be a leader,
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10/18
2007
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World-class leaders in Safety through Voluntary Protection Programs
Voluntary Protection Programs are cooperative compliance programs initiated by Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1982 to encourage companies to exceed minimum federal safety requirements by emphasizing the importance of excellence in occupational safety and health programs. Since first taking root in the California, VPP has saved industry
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10/16
2007
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Yes, it can happen to you
I've always been told "if you ride a motorcycle, it's not if you'll crash, it's when." I've always hated that statement, but this morning, it happened. It was a simple case of information overload. A little background first. I've been riding steady since 1995 and teaching and coaching the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses since that same
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9/27
2007
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Crossing into the blue
I'm not certain when my blood actually turned Air Force blue. Every chance I get, I tell our staff and anyone who will listen that we serve in the world's greatest Air Force, defending the freedom of our nation and those who have not yet experienced the many blessings we all take for granted. I have had the honor to serve around the world
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9/25
2007
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Lean metrics: Red is good, green is worthless
I remember back in my Navy days having a boss who managed under the mantra, "If you aren't measuring it, you aren't managing it." We had metrics for everything, and we briefed them on a regular basis. I remember countless long hours trying to figure out how to explain and justify the metrics in the "red." I could just see my fitness report and
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9/21
2007
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Combined Federal Campaign: Tinker has history of record-breaking giving
I'm proud to have this opportunity to address the upcoming 2007 Combined Federal Campaign. One of the top priorities of the Air Force is caring for our Airmen and their families. By fulfilling this promise, we all become stronger ... as a service, as a nation and as individuals. We can show that same spirit of dedication and service before self
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9/07
2007
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