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July 6, 2011
Now, that is mentoring

About ten years ago, after enlightening me with, no doubt, another gem of wisdom that went over my head, the colonel said to me, "now, that's mentoring!" Years later, I'm beginning to understand what mentoring really is and that we can easily miss it, even when it's right in front of us. We often
July 6, 2011
Flight keeps up weather watch, warns base of severe summer storms

With the start of summer at Edwards, it also means the start of thunderstorm season for the 412th Operation Support Squadron's Weather Flight.During summer, the wind flow in Southern California can shift to a southeast to southerly directional flow. This flow brings tropical moisture from the Gulf
July 6, 2011
You call this a party? GORUCK Challenge pushes participants to limit

Editor's Note: The GORUCK Challenge is advertised as 15- to 20-mile, eight- to 10-hour event held in major cities around the country, like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver. The challenge has been inspired by similar training offered to Special Forces soldiers. Two members of Team Edwards
June 29, 2011
Leader’s Forum: The best self-improvement model starts with this – be yourself

Follow the leadership book of the month or be yourself? I say, be yourself! Being you is how you got where you are and being you is more comfortable than trying to be someone else.Do we all constantly need to improve? Yes. Do leadership books help us do this? Of course they do. The issue is when
June 22, 2011
Leaders Forum: Whose team are you on? - The right answer can make all the difference

Have you ever asked or thought about asking someone, "So whose team are you on, anyway?" While you may have found yourself asking this question out of frustration with something or someone, it's a good question to ask. And it's an even better one to ask yourself. Deciding whose team you are on often
June 22, 2011
Fireworks prohibited on base, always require safety precautions where they are allowed

The Fourth of July is a time when family and friends gather to enjoy barbecues, picnics and beautiful fireworks displays. Unfortunately it is also a time when many people will experience injuries and cause damage to property using fireworks.Please take a few minutes to read the following information
June 15, 2011
Leader's Forum: Our most precious resource

It is a common feeling for almost everyone. We are too busy. There is too much to do and too little time. Growing audiences compete for our attention. Workplaces demand more in spite of shrinking resources. Technological "tools" actually consume more of our time, rather than alleviate our workload.
June 15, 2011
DOD Force Protection Conditions employed to protect people, assets

The Force Protection Conditions system has been approved by the Department of Defense to standardize the identification and recommended preventive actions and responses to terrorist threats against United States personnel and facilities.This system provides the framework for a commander to apply an
June 15, 2011
101 Critical Days of Summer - timely tips help ensure travel and camping safety

Ah, it's summertime again, which for many is a time for vacations. Two popular vacation options - travel by car and camping - are a great way to unwind and spend time with family and friends.Below are several tips to ensure a safe and memorable vacation.Travel by car: Have your vehicle checked
June 8, 2011
Leader's Forum: Following five simple steps can help everyone achieve goals

Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. Alice: I don't much care where. The Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.Alice: ...so long as I get somewhere. The Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only

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