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  • Spring clean up--but I don't have time!

    Spring time! Clocks are forwarded, lawns are manicured and houses are thoroughly cleaned. What a special time of the year. As you participate in these seasonal traditions this year add one more item to the list. In fact, this item might be the most important spring cleaning you do all season, prioritize your time.Have you ever heard of a term

  • The civilian hiring process demystified

    Have you ever wondered what the process is to get a federal job in the Air Force? Does it seem overwhelming to you?To most people, this process is intimidating and confusing and if you have not been through it before can seem discouraging. The 934th Airlift Wing Civilian Personnel office is here to help to alleviate some of the stress and confusion

  • We need innovators

    Do have you a good idea? We're looking for a few. The Air Force has always been the military service pushing the boundaries of innovation. Now, with our current budget constraints we need good ideas more than ever. We have highly experienced Airmen in our wing and I know we can develop some excellent ideas to improve our wing.I'm sure most of you

  • Cracking the top two

    If you've ever wondered the secret to cracking into the top two enlisted grades, you're not alone. Many have pondered this question without an accurate conclusion. The perceived "secret" doesn't appear one day in a vision or revelation. You won't find it in the AF Times or Citizen Airmen magazine. Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant

  • ORI: Not just for show

    There's a saying that says if you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. There is a tremendous amount of truth to the adage, especially now as we prepare for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. I know the question on everyone's mind: "Why are we going through an ORI? Don't we have more

  • Keep yourself prepared for change!

    With the arrival of 2013 come articles in newspapers and TV segments concerning New Year's resolutions: How to keep your resolutions, what celebrities are resolving to do, etc. I have a New Year's resolution idea for everyone in the Wing: Resolve to prepare yourself and your family for change.As I look back on my career in the Air Force, I see lots

  • Take a look at what we've done

    As I was thinking about what to write for my first blog of the New Year, I read some articles written by former 934th leaders to see what they were thinking about during their tenure. Some of these writings were more than 20 years old, but they still sounded relevant. There were some common and familiar themes they all shared: The coming year is

  • 934th AW commander sends holiday message

    As Christmas approaches, I realize how hectic this time can be, but we should never be too busy to stop and reflect on, and be thankful for, our many blessings. Dawn and I are truly grateful for each and every one of you and the superb job you have done for this wing and your country in 2012.Much as the weather has its uncertainties, there is

  • Officer’s momentary neophobia cured with quotes

    Two of my downfalls are that I've always had a smart mouth that got me in trouble. I also tend to quote people or clichés. Sometimes I multi-task and I quote people with clichés using my smart aleck attitude. As such, I love quotes and clichés. One of my favorites is, "Things do not change; we change," by Henry David Thoreau. This quote reminds me

  • From firing rifles to shooting Canons

    After ten years of being an AF Security Forces Specialist I decided to change careers and try my hand at photojournalism. Although I had plenty of experience with photography, blogging was about the closest to journalism I ever got. As a security forces member I was responsible for defending the force. Our orders were straight to the point. Serve
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