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Nov. 8, 2011
Veterans Day -- A time to remember

Duty, honor, country: these words are just as significant today as they were in the past. As Air Force Materiel Command continues to equip warfighters, these words have strengthened our resolve and prepared us for the future.All the great wars fought at home and abroad transformed this country,
Oct. 25, 2011
We Wear the Cloth of Our Nation, the ABU

November 1 marks the official end to the woodland Battle Dress Uniform and the Desert Combat Uniform, also known as the BDU and DCU. On that date, the Airman Battle Uniform is the only authorized battle dress uniform for Air Force members stateside. Wear of the ABU items will be mandatory according
Oct. 12, 2011
Energy Awareness Month – Power the Force, Fuel the Fight

This October, Team Edwards joins the Air Force and our nation in observing Energy Awareness Month.Here at Edwards, a variety of tools are in use to reduce demand, increase supply, and change the culture of energy consumption. Edwards is actively employing energy audits, utility meters, and energy
Oct. 5, 2011
Commentary: General Hoffman – change energy culture, put emphasis to conserve at point of use

The absolute lifeblood of the modern military is energy. It allows us to be expeditionary and go anywhere on the globe. For true energy assurance as an Air Force, we need to be able to find energy solutions and strategies anywhere, even in hostile nations. At the most basic level, that assurance
Sept. 28, 2011
Emotional intelligence, fact-based leadership and followership lead to better teamwork

Emotional intelligence, fact-based leadership and fact-based followership are perhaps the most basic techniques that both leaders and followers can use to drive teamwork and superior mission accomplishment. I recently observed an exchange between aspiring senior noncommissioned officers and junior
Sept. 14, 2011
Finding balance - blind faith, skepticism have their place at right time, in moderation

When asked to write an article for this column my first thoughts were of not having much to say of value to such a wide audience. After some time it became clear that what I could offer is some insight gained through my blivets - seemingly unsolvable and often unpleasant situations - in the private
Sept. 8, 2011
AF leaders honor those who lost lives, loved ones on 9/11, fighting terrorism

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:September 11, 2011, marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives
Sept. 7, 2011
The consequences of speeding on base

Edwards, with its limitless sky, long straight roads and expansive landscape, seems to lend itself to speeding down the open road. However appealing it may be to drive just a little bit faster to get to your destination, the consequences are surely not worth the risk.In addition to putting yourself
Aug. 31, 2011
Practical leadership skills help mentor subordinates to accomplish mission

We receive a plethora of training on leadership and there's no "one style fits all approach." If results are positive and it works for you and your team then use it.On the other hand, I do believe no amount of training replaces experience and have learned effective leadership is situational. I'm no
Aug. 24, 2011
Don't drink and drive - alcohol impairs response time, perception, judgment, more

Alcohol-related traffic crashes are defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as alcohol-related if either a driver or a non-motorist had measurable or estimated blood alcohol content of 0.01 percent or above.Alcohol has a significant effect on the functions of the body that are

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