Commentaries

  • Write a winning 1206

    If you haven't had an opportunity to serve as a board member for a monthly, quarterly or annual award, then you are missing out on a valuable opportunity. It was there that I learned that scoring an Air Force Form 1206 has a lot to do with how you should write one. I learned even more when I

  • Water safety important to summer fun

    Summer is here and as the weather heats up many of us will choose water activities as a way to cool down and have some fun. Here are some tips that can help keep you safe while you're having fun this summer. Swimming · Never swim alone, take a wingman along. · Only swim at approved and/or designated

  • Gum infections may mean a host of other diseases

    Studies have shown a possible link between periodontal, or gum, disease and several systemic diseases. Capt. (Dr.) Daniel Palazzolo, 82nd Dental Squadron, said there have been many well documented cases of diabetic patients having an increased risk for periodontitis. However, he said it has also

  • Safety corner: What's your excuse?

    Most people on Sheppard wear their seat belts. However, there are still some that don't. If you are one that doesn't use your seat belt, I have one question for you: what's your excuse? Do you think seat belts aren't needed on short trips? Ridiculous. Eight out of 10 accidents occur at speeds less

  • Who’s watching you?

    Back when I made chief master sergeant, they would send you to a major command orientation course, or as we jokingly referred to it, "Chief's Charm School." One point that was continually briefed by senior leaders was how once you make chief master sergeant, you live in a fish bowl. You become

  • 82 TRW Strategic Planning Underway

    First off, I need to tell you all that we had a very quiet, safe Memorial Day weekend--everybody made it back safe and sound. Thanks Team Sheppard for heeding the message and getting our 101 Critical Days of Summer Campaign off to a great start! Second, I wanted to give you an update on our 82 TRW

  • Don't burn my what?

    So, there I was, sitting through yet another safety briefing at (unnamed) Air Force Base. Listening. Or rather, trying to look like I was listening to what I'm sure this guy thought was an absolutely riveting presentation on boating safety. Or was it charcoal lighting techniques? Hmm, maybe it was

  • The Last Full Measure of Devotion

    This Memorial Day weekend we will all get a well-deserved three 3 days off--3 days to rest, relax, and share time with family and friends. And although we'll enjoy the fun and time off that comes with the traditional commencement of Summer, that's not what Memorial Day is really all about. Memorial

  • Knowing your ABCs

    In March of this year, Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux, Col. Jeffrey Kendall, Chief Master Sgt. Jeannie McLean and I attended the Air Education and Training Command Spring Commanders' Conference. During the conference, we received a briefing from Community College of the Air Force Commander Col. Thomas

  • Safety Corner: Motorcycle protective equipment

    The new AFI 91-207, US Air Force Traffic Safety Program, has just been released. Several motorcycle PPE requirements have changed and are reflected in the headings below. These requirements apply to all motorcycle operators and passengers while on Sheppard , regardless of their status. Those