Some of the best books are about telling you uncomfortable truths you already know.

The power of humbly listening to alternative voices and having your blind spots challenged.

On 11 September 2001, 19 members of the terrorist network, Al-Qaeda, hijacked four airliners and killed nearly 3,000 people. As a result...

One Bullet Away: the Making of a Marine Officer is a story that many vets have heard, but is a beneficial read for young military leaders...

When you identify a problem, focus on the solution instead... but be ready for it to be worse than what's already in place.

Much like Marcus Aurelius, Secretary Mattis has filled his book with truths, both pithy and hard-earned.

The Air Force is the one service branch without Warrant Officers, and some are calling for them; here's why that's a mistake.

Fascinating read by a distinguished career intelligence officer. I must admit, this book challenged some of my expectations. Despite...

Retirement ceremonies, going-away celebrations, hails-and-farewells aren't about you! No matter what organization you've been a part of...

We hear all the time about the need to be proactive, but let's analyze how being reactive wins conflicts. Many in both the military and...

It's an aspiration, not an end state. Like all services, the U.S. Air Force has a list of core values that help guide each Airman...

If you don't know why you're doing something, your effort is in vain. Without a doubt, one of my favorite motivational speakers is...

The "Whole Airman Concept" isn't just about volunteering and education. For as long as I can recall, the U.S. Air Force has pushed...

As a senior enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, I have three expectations of officers. A senior non-commissioned officer - or SNCO - a wide...

It starts with recognizing that war is a family business. Back in 2015, I was attending the U.S. Air Force's Mathies Non-Commissioned...

James Clapper's wonderful and humorous anecdote on Washington D.C. I'm in the middle of reading former Director of National Intelligence...

The circumstances forced by a constantly evolving viral pandemic force us to a Mission Command environment. What is Mission Command, and...

While many in the military have (finally) learned about the OODA Loop and the man that created it, it's still an understudied approach...

Which path will you follow?Shortly after I entered the U.S. Air Force in 2005, I began searching for inspiration to keep moving forward...

Sometimes you need to look at the dark things in life and figure out how to giggle at them.