Aug. 23, 2023 Empowering Half the Sky: Celebrating Women's Equality Day in the US Air Force In an Air Force that celebrates diversity and values inclusion, Women's Equality Day stands as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for parity. This day, observed annually on August 26th, not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment but also serves as a rallying call to recognize
March 8, 2022 Air Force lawyer fights for all "Law is sort of the family business. In my family, you either become a doctor or a lawyer...My true passion is conflict resolution of international crises and advocating for the human rights of marginalized groups."
Feb. 2, 2022 Discipline, consistency take you places motivation and inconsistency will not When asked what my leadership principles are, the very first is discipline, followed by accountability, proactivity and professionalism (DAPP). You have to be disciplined in order to hold yourself or others accountable appropriately. You have to be disciplined to be proactive and assess people and
Jan. 21, 2022 A courageous step ‘I am going to do what I said I would do’ Pathfinders, as we start the New Year, let’s set our sights on being courageous. The great thing about the military is all the incredible possibilities afforded to you, as long as you are willing to take them when offered.
Dec. 15, 2021 Building relationships through shared meals and conversations If you are unable to travel home to celebrate the holiday season with your family this year, I encourage you to take the time to share a holiday meal with your fellow Airmen, and/or your host nation friends or neighbors. Put down your cell phones and have a conversation about your cultures’ foods
Dec. 1, 2021 What’s your Target? “If you don’t know your target you will never get there.” In your career you will have many twists and turns but the key to moving forward is knowing what your target is.
Oct. 19, 2021 Are You Ready? Life is made up of crisis points. The decisions we make in those moments define us but we only get the chance to make those decisions if we prepare...How is your spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health? Are you ready?
Aug. 20, 2021 Fostering a Culture of Excellence and a Winning Mindset Many of us have been given a project or duty that is inherently an uphill battle. We look at the situation and it is almost impossible to not be discouraged by the daunting tasks that lay ahead. It is in this moment we all have two choices in front of us; we can embrace this challenge with our
Aug. 6, 2021 We Lost the Cows…the Power of Self Reflection As leaders, it is vitally important to reflect and look upon the past experiences that have shaped our lives and affect who we are. There are certain moments, clips of mental images and experiences, that time warp my mind, body and spirit into a “holodeck” like encounter. Encounters that allow me to
July 23, 2021 Outlook Will Always Determine Outcome As I commemorate my first year commanding the 422nd Medical Squadron, I take an introspective look back at the amazing leaders and Airmen I’ve worked for and served, the successes attained, as well as challenging leadership environments and obstacles that I’ve overcome in my almost 20 years serving