• Reservists need to check personnel records online before it's too late

    For a "seasoned" Air Force member like myself, embracing the electronic era can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially as more and more programs are migrating online. One of the most recent computerized transitions is one that will have a huge impact on your career. Earlier in the year and

  • How to be a servant-leader

    When I left Randolph AFB a few years back, my boss gave me a book by James C. Hunter titled, The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership. In my mind, I was thinking, "didn't I tell him that I really don't read for leisure?" Of course, I accepted the gift graciously and decided

  • Change is inevitable

    Human nature is to resist change. Most of us settle into familiar routines in our lives and jobs, and no matter how inefficient our routines may be, we are very reluctant to disrupt the flow of our conventions. As military members, we are, generally speaking, more conservative than the general

  • Wing looking for best, brightest to fill first sergeant role

    As Air Force Reserve members we all make a difference. And, some jobs, such as a first sergeant, allow individuals to impact other Airmen's lives on many levels--as so profoundly stated in the first sergeant's creed. "I am a first sergeant. My job is people. Everyone is my business. I dedicate my

  • Commander reflects on upcoming events

    What a busy first two years here. With the exception of the 512th Operations Group that's preparing for their Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation in August, this will be the first time since I arrived in June of 2007, that the wing as whole has not been making ardent preparations for some type of

  • Security clearance process, preparedness part of military duty

    In some cases a security clearance can be beneficial for people when they leave the service. Its valuable while in the military as well and determines who has access to sensitive or classified information. At a minimum, all personnel require a background check so they can use government computers.

  • Passion drives success

    An old cowboy saying goes, "Nobody but cattle know why they stampede, and they ain't talkin." I know why I do what I do; and, if you ask, I'll be happy to do some "talkin." So what gets you moving? What motivates you to be in the Air Force Reserve and do your particular job? Please talk; get with

  • Revisit core values in Air Force’s Little Blue Book

    Described as telling us the price of admission to the Air Force itself, The U.S. Air Force Core Values were published in "The Little Blue Book" in 1997. I reviewed "The Little Blue Book" (now only available on the internet) for inspiration for this editorial. Although written 12 years ago as a

  • Change integral part of Liberty Wing

    Change is an integral part of our Air Force, especially here at Dover. Recently, the Liberty Wing has seen many changes and more are yet to come. Super Galaxy Team Dover ushered in a new era of airlift as we welcomed the arrival of our first C-5M Super Galaxy to Dover Feb. 9. We had the honor of

  • Defining Team Dover

    Almost everywhere we turn on base, and in our community, we hear the term, "Team Dover." I define "Team Dover" as all of us - active, Reserve, civilian, government contractors and our community, coming together, regardless of their job, to move the mission forward. It goes without saying, that one