July 3, 2025 Using emotional intelligence to develop enlisted leaders A vignette from the book, The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer: Backbone of the Armed Forces tells a story of a senior noncommissioned officer watching a U.S. Army Staff Sgt. operate after a gun truck team mission.
July 3, 2025 Cultivating a Warrior Ethos: mindset to mission The threats faced today aren’t always obvious; they’re subtle, persistent and psychological. The Air Force needs more than technical proficiency; it needs mentally resilient and mission-ready Airmen.
July 3, 2025 Balancing demands and responsibilities Balancing demands and responsibilities as noncommissioned officers or senior noncommissioned officers can often feel overwhelming.
July 3, 2025 Elevating Readiness Readiness is a word that has been echoed throughout my career. It is printed on briefing slides, repeated in commander’s calls, and plainly stated in most of our strategic priorities.
July 2, 2025 Serving with purpose: finding balance in the Air Force The call to serve in the United States Air Force and the broader military community is far more than a job—it is a commitment to a life marked by duty, sacrifice and unwavering resolve.
July 2, 2025 Communication across generations: connecting the ages We have all heard the sentiment of “Back in my day…” all too often. To be honest, we have even said this ourselves a time or two when talking to those who are younger than us, no matter the age difference.
July 2, 2025 Fostering mission command culture: micro-engage, not micro-manage Mission command is more than just a leadership philosophy; it is a culture that is built on trust, empowerment and decentralized execution.
July 2, 2025 The warrior ethos conundrum Warrior ethos: a harder path by choice The warrior ethos isn’t about surviving; it’s about pushing yourself past what’s comfortable because that’s where real strength is built — the kind of strength required in times of war.