Creech Air Force Base Commentaries

Techniques for Feedback up the Chain of Command

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:51:59 GMT

If you’re in the Air Force, you have likely attended a commander's call where all attendees are encouraged to leverage open-door policies, speak truth to power, and provide feedback up the chain of command to help accelerate the changes needed in today's Air Force.

Moral courage and feedback

Col. Tim Monroe, Lt Col Kaly — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:24:20 GMT

One of the privileges of command, being a supervisor, and arguably, being a trusted family member and friend, is shaping and influencing others' lives. We increase our humanity through relationships, and it requires an uncommon commitment to value all people and seek to help them achieve their very best.

A Post-Year Resolution

Col. Timothy Monroe and Chaplain (Capt.) Jeremy Coenen — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:05:27 GMT

Wasn’t the world more predictable before 2020?

Changing the MQ-9 Employment Paradigm

Col. Timothy Monroe & Lt. Col. Daniel — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:14:00 GMT

For the last two decades MQ-9 operational squadrons have been flying near continuous combat missions in the Middle East and North Africa. However, starting at the beginning of October, a select group of professionals operating the MQ-9 Reaper weapons system began a new approach to bolster their combat lethality.

Time Managment for the Military Leader

Col. Timothy Monroe and 1st Lt. Oswald Brown Jr. — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:16:00 GMT

Time and space. These are not just buzz words used by our newly formed U.S. Space Force but also valued, bounded commodities for oneself, especially today's military leader. The global pandemic has altered or broken countless paradigms once held true; among these is how the military leader manages time and decision space.

Blended Retirement System Problem - You Could Lose Matching Contributions

Capt. Matthew — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 23:10:00 GMT

If you’re in the blended retirement system and are fortunate to max out, or nearly max out, your yearly contribution to your thrift savings plan, listen up! The matching contributions are not as straightforward as they seem.

Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: A commander’s farewell

Lt. Col. Nicholas — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:12:00 GMT

As we draw closer to the March 9, 2018 sunset of the MQ-1 Predator, as the commander of the 15th Attack Squadron, the last squadron in Air Combat Command to operate the venerable aircraft, I have been asked numerous times for my thoughts about the retirement of the “Pred.” I will attempt to explain my thoughts and feelings about an aircraft and mission I have been flying for almost the entirety of my career.

Blended Retirement System Problem - You Could Lose Matching Contributions

Capt. Matthew — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:35:00 GMT

If you're in the blended retirement system and max out, or nearly max out, your yearly contribution to your thrift savings plan, listen up! The matching contributions are not as straightforward as they seem. The yearly maximum in 2018 you can contribute to your TSP is $18,500. Also, BRS will match contributions up to 4 percent of your base pay...EACH PAY PERIOD.

Addressing Transactional Development

Tech. Sgt. Matt — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:31:00 GMT

The purpose of development is to close the gap between demands and abilities. Professional gaps are fluid for Airmen due to frequently changing titles, duty locations, ranks and personal goals. The Air Force attempts to provide baseline skills through training and professional military education, but too often these efforts are completed as transactions: completing requirement X provides benefit Y. Under the Full Range Leadership Model, transactional leadership behaviors result in follower compliance and the pursuit of superficial rewards. The leader’s emphasis is typically on performance in the current rating period or short-term career requirements.

My vacation to Moore, Okla.

Airman 1st Class J.M. — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:12:21 GMT

I was on vacation in Oklahoma at the end of May, to visit family. My wife and I were actually