18 Apr 2018

Challenge the status quo, if only to ensure it’s the best way of doing business!

173rd Fighter Wing Commander, Colonel Jeff. Smith, challenges the Airmen of the wing to break out of the status quo. He encourages the more experienced Airmen to look to the younger generation for a fresh set of eyes on the issues we face every day.

2 Nov 2017

What's Your Why?

We all need to have a laser focus on our “why.” Our why is what keeps us going when we’re tired. Our why is what gives us the extra boost to get over the top, and our why is what makes us great.

2 Oct 2017

Behind a smile; becoming a voice of change

“People see a smile and think that everything is OK. But a smile doesn’t necessarily mean that things are OK.”

23 May 2017

All about the angles - ANG Photographer of the Year

Every year military journalists have the chance to enter contests to be recognized for their work of the past year. Writers, photographers, videographers and graphic artists submit their work to the annual media contest awards in hopes to bring credit upon themselves and their respective units. This year I’m excited to say that I won Military Photographer of the Year for the Air National Guard while representing the 139th Airlift Wing here in Missouri. I also placed first in the Pictorial Category for a separate submission.