AFMC Command News

  • Mentoring Viewpoints: Tell me, teach me, involve me

    “Tell me and I forget.  Teach me and I may remember.  Involve me and I learn.” -- Benjamin FranklinThe value of mentorship is widely recognized by both the private and public sectors today, but it's important to note this is not a new idea.  The term "mentor" actually comes from ancient Greece and

  • Mentoring Viewpoints: Do I need a mentor?

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Do I need a mentor? Well, the short answer is, you already have one, or more, whether you know it or not! We all have a boss, and that boss should be providing mentorship. But, that’s not the primary focus of this message.Have you ever wondered how to get

  • Mentoring Viewpoints: The Coaching Tree

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE Ohio -- Take a few minutes to think about and write down your personal “coaching tree”. Almost all Airmen, military and civilian, have one. The only exceptions I can think of are the very youngest of our Airmen who need more time to begin to grow their coaching