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  • Do the right thing

    Our nation was inspired by the actions of a brave pilot Jan. 15 as an everyday American reminded us of who we are and who we can be. The pilot who crash-landed a crippled airliner in New York's Hudson River saved 155 lives on board. He steered the aircraft toward the river when both engines failed

  • We can't afford to lose you

    If you have ever suddenly lost someone close to you, then you know full well the feelings that accompany such a devastating event. First there is shock and numbness, followed by a wave of questions. What happened? How did this happen? How can we go on without them? By the very nature of our work, we

  • Looking ahead as another year has gone by

    Well, it seemed like yesterday when I decided to join the Air Force. Actually, it's been more than 29 years since I swore in at a recruiter's office at the Sioux City, Iowa, municipal airport, with my long hair and full beard. There are some things I've learned over those years that I just need to

  • Learn to serve--literacy equals empowerment

    "Your first priority is to learn and second is to serve, and don't ever mix the two up." -- Gen. Curtis E. Lemay As a nation it is important that we the people be lifelong learners. There was a time when reading was part of our lifestyle. Today, distractions such as television shows, movies,

  • Effective Communication Essential to Workplace Success

    The most common answer to the question "what is your number one problem or challenge at work, home, school or in relationships in general? " is COMMUNICATION.  I'm sure this has happened to you: someone has done just the opposite of what you wanted them to do. How can that be when you told them

  • Why I serve

    For the short amount of time I have been in the Air Force I cannot count the number of times that I have been asked the question, "Why did you join the military?" and I am always more than happy to give my reason. The answers to this question are just as diverse as the Air Force itself with

  • Earning empowerment comes from within

    Since the 1980s, there has been a lot of talk about quality. No, I'm not going to tell you to set your hair on fire or anything like that. From W. Edwards Deming (management statistician) to process improvement teams, to current AFSO21 Rapid Improvement Events, we have learned about, briefed,

  • The balancing act

    Do you ever feel like your basic training should have included lessons on the balance beam? After 24 years in the Air Force, while I know a great deal about my career field and about the Air Force in general, I am always looking for better ways to find balance. There are two "balancing acts" I want

  • Engineers Week close to Washington's birthday is no accident

    A few weeks ago, Feb. 17-23 in particular, was National Engineers Week. It's no accident that this was the same week we celebrated the birthday of George Washington, surveyor and General of the Revolutionary Army, who at Valley Forge in June of 1778, issued a call for engineers and engineering

  • Path to NSPS Performance Results

    NSPS performance ratings and payout results for 2007 were completed in January 2008 after several months of pay pool processing. Just over 2,000 Ogden Air Logistics Center employees from 11 different pay pools completed their first rating cycle under the new system on Sep. 30, 2007. Supervisors