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  • Developing our Future Force

    It has been almost six months since Teresa and I arrived at AETC. Since that time, we have traveled to a number of our AETC bases. Simply put, we are very impressed with the men and women throughout the command executing our mission. The breadth of our responsibility to recruit Airmen as well as to

  • Thoughts on the present state of American affairs

    When musket shots broke the silence early on the April 19, 1775, the American colonists on Lexington Green were presumably fighting only for their economic rights as subjects of the British crown. They had, to date, peacefully protested corrupt government, unfair taxation, and inadequate

  • 236 years cultivates an Army that is disciplined and strong

    "Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all." George WashingtonWith the Army's 236th Birthday this June, celebrating the strength and discipline of our forces is synonymous to celebrating the poise and resolve of our Nation.

  • 10 helpful tips for long, successful Air Force career

     A few years ago, I read an article written for an Air Force base paper in England. It was written by captain in the Area Defense Counsel office. In it, he discussed, from his experiences, the top ten things an Airman could do to stay out of trouble. I've had the opportunity to command five

  • All roads lead to Goodfellow

     It's been18 years since the first time I entered the main gate at Goodfellow. As a young lieutenant, I was excited about the possibilities of a new career; abhorred by the austerity of West Texas, and obstinate against the possibility that Air Education and Training Command could teach me something