United States Forces Korea

discrimination. These would be issues that would have to be evaluated before trying to implement this full force for the entire military. Minorities have been contributing factors in the military through the years, but not to the extent that they should be when it comes to being in the elite ranks of officers. Having examples and leaders to enforce the importance of a diverse Armed Force will help to not limit their skills and to open up doors for those who might not have been giving the…

barriers that could hinder my growth and discover a way to over come them. A barrier that I believe could hinder my growth would be, when having to deal with a change that has a negative effect on some Airmen, but has a positive effect on the Air Force mission. To overcome this barrier, I must apply the first step in changing my emotional flexibility. I must ensure that I am looking at the big picture. Although I have a great deal of passion towards taking care of the Airmen I lead, by…

Drone warfare is the use of unmanned radio or satellite controlled aircraft to destroy enemy targets, and conduct surveillance on enemy forces, these aircraft can hold missiles or cameras and are saving countless lives by taking out enemies or scouting them without putting soldiers in harm’s way. One of the arguments of why drones…

American Sniper: or American Propaganda? The film American Sniper has been criticized by numerous reviewers and celebrities as depicting Chris Kyle as "a killing machine with a heart of gold." and "racist who took pleasure in dehumanizing and killing brown people." (Rolling Stone, Matt Taibbi) but Clint Eastwood’s response was "The biggest anti-war statement any film" can make is to show "the fact of what [war] does to the family and the people who have to go back into civilian life like Chris…

I admire your perspective regarding managing diversity in the Army because I am currently serving in the Air force. As a military member, you are correct that there is no other organization that manages all walks of life so efficiently. You have addressed bullying, and I believe that if we manage our people correctly, mangers can avoid looking like a bully. I serve as a chaplain and regularly advise senior leadership and have found out that a good portion of my conversations are about managing…

Nicolle Bernard has been serving our country for nine years in the Air Force. Captain Bernard grew up in Madison, New Jersey and is currently stationed in Germany near the Ramstein Air Base. Nicolle is a strong woman who puts a lot on the line for our country. At age fifteen Nicolle became interested in meteorology when starting her college search. Captain Bernard needed a way to pay for college, so when she discovered the Air Force she thought this was a perfect opportunity. She received…

My defining moment was when I received the news that I was selected to attend the overseas Warrant Officer Course conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force, at the RAAF Base Wagga. Eagerly anticipating the course’s commencement, I did in-depth research, sought the advice of previous candidates, and received useful guidance and encouragement from my family, superiors and friends. This was my first foreign leadership course and I was determined to do well for the course. The aim of the course…

Hell, I would venture to bet that they were never even looked at. Maybe the Air Force would consider preferences; however, the overriding deciding factor was not what would make me happy; but where the Air Force needs people the most. For me, the Air Forces’ needs failed to coincide with my preferences. Both times I filled one out, I requested bases in the southeastern part of the United States. The first time they got the climate correct but the country wrong; the second time they got…

negative emotions. They watched for multiple years as their peers were either voluntary or involuntary separated or retired by leadership they had not even met. When I entered the Air Force I watched the last two years unfold and experienced first hand the effects that remained with the cuts. Currently, I work for the Air Force as part of an operations group that provides missile warning to end-users around the world. Working with a wide range of people I have seen more and more airmen…

A1C Jolley, we’ve had many feedback sessions on your career in the Air Force. After discussing your goals and aspirations, I’ve developed a deliberate development plan. This plan is going to help your professional and personal growth over time. You’ve been in the Air Force for one year and had A1C on for two months. You excelled at completing your upgrade training tasks and CDC’s two months ahead of schedule. Now that you received your 5 level and moved into the Journeyman phase of your…