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  • Fast track to losing stripes

    April 17 started off just like every Friday. Wake up, get ready for the night shift and get through the work day to start my weekend. What I didn't see coming was the decision I would make at the end of my night, a decision that would ultimately put my career at risk. I made a choice that would

  • Beware: Perception is reality

    Have you ever been at a bar, club or party and scratched your head thinking, "I thought that was her boss," "What is the Air Force coming to?" and "What has happened to the policy on professional and unprofessional relationships?" Nothing has happened to the policy -- as a matter of fact, Air Force

  • Travel smart, arrive alive

    Hundreds of Sabers take needed and well-deserved vacations each summer. Some vacation alone, some with their friends and others with their families. Long distance road trips can be a fun and exciting way to explore Europe and a great way to spend quality time with family, or to simply reflect on

  • Training – It really can save a life

    Does this sound familiar -- "You have training next week" or "You're deploying; you need to get those computer based trainings done," and you're thinking "not again" or "why am I doing this?" We've all been there and we've all griped at least once, but there is a reason for training. Training helps

  • Communicating who, what, where and how

    "Where did you hear that was happening? I missed that. Who told you about it? It would have been nice to hear about that before it happened. Whom can I contact to get the info?" Do these comments sound familiar? As spouses, we often do not see the pop-up slides upon logging in to a government

  • A change agent’s philosophy

    Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook, Contemporary British philosophers, told us 30 years ago, "You have to throw the stone to get the pool to ripple." This simple line provides a useful metaphor on how to approach change within organizations. The foundation of the metaphor is the pool; it is calm and

  • Keeping the Hog in the air

    The A-10 Warthog is a straightforward war machine, capable of putting lead on target like few weapon systems can. In order for this aircraft to do the job it was born to do, it takes a team of Saber maintainers dedicated to the mission. It might be easier to think of this team like a symphony, with

  • Saber 1 uses blog to address concerns

    When it comes to having a community of more than 5,000 Airmen, communicating effectively is imperative. I wanted to find a way to reach every single Airman on base to get their input, and now, I'm able to with my new blog. As your wing commander, it is my duty and intent to take your questions and

  • 3rd AF/CC reminds Airmen to keep safety focus

    3rd AF Warriors, I want to first thank you for your vigilance and being good wingmen during the Spring Spike. Because of your efforts we did not lose anyone in U.S. Air forces in Europe to avoidable mishaps. But we are now transitioning from the second most deadly time of year, into the deadliest