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  • Attitude is everything

    This past week I celebrated 32 years since my initial enlistment in our Air Force and it caused me to reflect on all the changes I've witnessed over the course of three decades. Since that time we've served under six Presidents, nine Secretary of Defense, 20 Secretary of the Air Force and 12 Chief

  • No one cares more than you

    Everyone has that day, where certain words seem to hit home and stay with you for your entire career. One day after looking at my records, prior to my Majors promotion board, my mentor looked at me and told me we had some work to do. After a couple of hours reviewing my records with him, I knew that

  • Formula for success: simple, brief, relevant

    Last week, the wing hosted two terrific events: the Airman Leadership School Graduation and the Annual Awards Banquet. At both events, we honored the best and brightest of Team Dover and heard outstanding guest speakers. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Gates and the amazing Dan Clark were a terrific

  • Team Dover efforts ‘Super Bowl’ worthy

    Earlier this month, I took an evening off to watch the Super Bowl. As I sat in my living room, I watched quarterback Ben Roethlisberger lead the Pittsburg Steelers to victory with a set of broken ribs. I thought to myself, "Now there is a guy willing to give it all to lead his team to victory." I am

  • IDEA Program is big win for AF, you

    As our nation and its taxpayers experience tough economic times and work hard toward tightening the proverbial money belt, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about the benefits of a program which allows you to make everyday improvements in your job while providing potential to earn

  • Dover welcomes the new C-5M

    Dover Air Force Base finds itself once again at the epicenter of aviation history. It seems like only yesterday we welcomed our final C-17 Globemaster III to the fold. As that chapter of our story ended the next chapter is about to be written. This Monday, Dover becomes Air Mobility Command's first

  • Reacting vs. watching: Training prepares Airmen for real-world responses

    Throughout my life, whenever I saw a tragedy or accident on the news, I was always amazed how willing Americans are to step in and help out. Saturday, when a woman on the New Jersey Turnpike called me a hero, I smiled smartly and internally disregarded her notion as something to be said in the heat

  • A historic moment

    Millions of Americans and millions more around the world watched Barack Obama become the 44th President of the United States, in what American Forces Press Service called the "Ultimate Change-of-Command Ceremony." Whatever your political views, it is an inspiration that 44 times in our Nation's

  • VPP program promotes safety, health

    The Voluntary Protection Program is a partnership between the Air Force and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promote effective safety and health programs. Before you roll your eyes to the back of your head, throw your arms in the air, and shout out loud, "great, another program,"

  • CC shares goals, first impressions

    What an honor it is to be a part of Team Dover. I've already had the pleasure of meeting many of you at last week's change of command reception, during the 436th Airlift Wing's Quarterly Awards Ceremony, the Base Newcomer's Briefing, a visit to the Airman Leadership School and my 436th Mission