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  • The Information Dominance Corps

    In October 2009, the Chief of Naval Operations established the Information Dominance Corps. Its purpose, in the CNO's words, was, "to develop and deliver dominant information capabilities in support of U.S. Navy, Joint and national warfighting requirements."The U.S. Navy Information Dominance Corps

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm?

    Welcome to Goodfellow! You look around and see a mass of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who look like you. Everyone is trying to figure this place out...figure out what it takes to get by, figure out the new routine, figure out who to watch and who to avoid, and too often figure out how to

  • When September ends

    If you have anything to do with financial resources in the federal government, September is a long month. It might only be 30 days long, but it feels like an entire year. The reason for this is simple: on the last day of September, every last penny of the budget must be spent. If not, you can expect

  • Is your T-shirt square?

    Remembering back when I entered basic training, I recall my first "encounter" with my training instructor, Sergeant Mehlhoff. He was 6 feet 8 inches of pure terror. During our first inspection, I was standing tall in front of my locker as he approached me, leaned forward with his nose about half an

  • Own your piece of the Air Force today

    Having years of mentorship experience as an Air Force Civil Engineer, I've heard many philosophies on how to become a better Airman and leader. Each philosophy held its own unique keys to success, however, one in particular hit home with me - ownership. Fourteen years ago, as a new "butter-bar"