Wing commander shares 'top 10' leadership tools

Face it; all military members are leaders in some capacity. As a long-time student of leadership, I've acquired some tools that have helped through the years. I've also learned a great deal from former supervisors and commanders who served as mentors during my career. I've consolidated my most

67th Aerial Port Squadron welcomes new commander

IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Brent Ewert

Public Affairs recently sat down with Senior Airman Brent Ewert, of the maintenance operations flight, as part of its In Focus series, which shines a spotlight on the wing's outstanding Citizen Airmen.Q: What are the responsibilities of your job?A: "Recently I've been shadowing our flights Computer

IN FOCUS: Ms. Janet Candelaria

Public Affairs recently sat down with Ms. Janet Candelaria, a budget analyst with the 419th Finance Office, as part of our 'In Focus' series, which shines the spotlight on outstanding personnel.Q: What are your primary job responsibilities? A: "I manage funding for pay and travel. Managing is a good

New MXG Commander shares career experience, goals

Col. Stan Sheley assumed command of the 419th Maintenance Group June 14. I recently had the opportunity to talk with him about his Air Force career, his experience in the Air Force Reserve, and his goals for the maintenance group. Here's what he said:Q: How long have you been in the Air Force? A: I

Air Force reservists "tweet," blog, post their way through cybersphere

A couple times a day Master Sgt. Collen McGee logs onto her the 433rd Airlift Wing's twitter account and "tweets" updates to 675 followers from around the world. Using the twitter handle of @AFRC_433, Sergeant McGee condenses messages to 140 characters, often including links to related websites.

Chief excels at fitness

It is 6:30 a.m. and more than a thousand people are lined up in groups of 50 waiting to start the LOTOJA bike race -- a 206-mile stretch that begins in Logan, Utah, and ends in Jackson Hole, Wyo. While some people just want to cross the finish line, others want to break a record. Many people

Utah flyovers highlight of July Fourth celebrations

For nearly two decades, the 419th Fighter Wing has supported the surrounding area with Independence Day flyovers. The flyovers are becoming a staple in many Utah town parades. Kicking off at 9 a.m., four F-16 pilots will fly over Willard, West Point, Centerville, Park City, Gunnison, Delta, Tooele,

Proposed force structure realignments to affect wing

Late last week the U.S. Air Force proposed force structure realignments for Fiscal Year 2010, which includes changes to 419th Fighter Wing manpower authorizations. The proposed force structure realignment supports the FY10 President's Budget request and is aimed at making more efficient use of

Love of flight, freedom unites two pilots

In 1932, 10-year-old Grant Harris stared skyward and marveled at the airplanes that flew over his home in Oak City, Utah. From that time forward, Harris dreamed of being a pilot. Not long after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Harris joined the Navy Air Corps with hopes of fulfilling that dream and