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  • Situational Balance for Work and Life

    Finding a proper work-life balance can sometimes seem to be an impossible task. We think 50/50 is the true concept of balance, but realistically with what work and life throws at us, it is around 80/20. What we really need to do is find the right balance at the right moment in our careers and the

  • Never again

    Perspective comes in many ways. When I was at a previous assignment, I thought my 45-minute bus commute to work was horrible, but then I PCS’d and had an hour plus drive to work every day. Turns out sitting on the bus, being able to read, listen to music, or even sleep a little wasn’t that bad. I

  • It Might not Always be This Way

    “Look at the size of that flag,” I exclaimed, pointing at a massive Stars and Stripes that nearly blocked out the sun as it unfurled. It was flying high above a car dealership, one of many that dot New Jersey’s busy state highways. My father was driving, and without letting more than a moment pass,

  • What Lessons Will You Teach?

    You're likely wondering, "What lessons could be taught from a simple personal encounter?" Well, upon arrival to work each day I greet my front office staff with a hearty “good morning” and ensure I follow each task request with a “please” and “thank you.” It’s just a small thing, but I personally

  • What Makes a Good Wingman?

    In my office, in a tattered picture frame, I keep a small black and white copy of an old photograph. To many people entering my office the photo of six young men standing locked arm-in-arm would seem unremarkable. However, the photograph means so much more to me.  The picture was actually captured

  • See Something Say Something

    Everyone, from Squadron Commanders to our First Term Airmen, spouses, dependents, civilians, contractors, mission partners and community, all play an important role in safety and security, including operational security (OPSEC). It is the responsibility of all base personnel to contribute to the

  • Perspective

    On a recent trip abroad, we had the pleasure of meeting a humble man from India. He was married with five children and spent the last 18 years separated from his family. He chose this lifestyle so he could financially support his family back home. In terms I could equate to the Air Force, he is

  • You are Always on Parade

    General George S. Patton, in a letter written to his son during World War II, shared with him a simple sentiment. The thought was a mere five words, “You are always on parade”, but it was meant to guide his son through his training at West Point and beyond, into his future career. It was a thought

  • Make it Better, Make it Happen

    Facility Management…Not just an additional duty. You arrive at work early in the morning, go to the entrance of your building, yanking the door open as it screeches and scrapes along the pavement and frame, then pull it shut because you know it won’t close by itself. Next, you walk past the always

  • Stop Admiring the Problem

    How many times have you caught yourself continuing to talk about the same problem time after time after time? We've all been there. Unfortunately we have all been in circumstances where something is broken or not working properly. Almost everyone recognizes there is a problem, but how many take