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  • Future leaders walk among us

    If you look around at the younger Airmen on base, you'll see some of our Wing's future leaders. That wasn't meant to frighten anyone, but a reminder of our responsibility in developing these Airmen. Some of our Airmen may already be exhibiting qualities and traits of good leadership, but may lack

  • Fiscal changes loom

    Our new fiscal year has had a rough take off. First, we are in a continuing resolution because the federal budget has not been passed. This basically means we are operating at last year's level of funding, although this is not last year. Second, our man days have been reduced across the spectrum of

  • Learning to be a leader

    Last month I got an invitation to visit McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to address the students of the Intermediate Development Course (IDC). These students are mostly Majors and Lieutenant Colonels who have been selected by their leadership to learn about the tools they need to become future

  • 'Top' performance enjoyed and appreciated

    Tops in Blue was here on Sept. 10, and put on a fantastic show at the Moon Park Amphitheater. For those who weren't able to attend, Tops in Blue is the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase. They provide quality entertainment from within the Air Force and for Air Force families, while promoting

  • Leave behind all that you can

    Leaving places better than we found them - this is the calling card of the 171st Air Refueling Wing from Pittsburgh. As Airmen, wing members recognize their "high calling" and try to connect with people in everyday walks of life as they travel the globe. Some of these connections are on a personal

  • Reach for our citizens

    Last month I got an invitation to visit McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to address the students of the Intermediate Development Course (IDC). These students are mostly Majors and Lieutenant Colonels who have been selected by their leadership to learn about the tools they need to become future