Air Education and Training Command Commentaries

Holiday Reflection

Col. Lance Pilch, 33rd Fighter Wing commander — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:44:00 GMT

As you gather with your family and friends to celebrate your holidays, Junko and I want to express how grateful we are for all you do and for the support that your families provide you. This wing has done some incredible things during the past year, and you ALL contributed to those successes. You should be proud of all you've accomplished.

Lessons for success from your fellow Nomads

Col. Lance Pilch, 33rd Fighter Wing commader — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:37:00 GMT

Nomads,In September something very special happened: in a highly competitive process two of our

Paving the way for Battlefield Airmen

Volunteer in the Physical Fitness Tests and Standards Study — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:27:00 GMT

*Editors note-The following is a commentary by a female who completed a Physical Fitness Tests and

A true, true hero

Commentary by Airman 1st Class John Day — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:52:43 GMT

"Man, it is way too hot to be out here."That was the only thought in my mind as I stood in the grass

Nuggets of Wisdom From an Old Colonel

Col. Pat Shope — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:14:00 GMT

So what does an old Colonel, Airman and leader—one who has both studied and lived some of the

Wisdom teeth removal: Wise or not?

Capt. Karissa Rumple — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:24:22 GMT

Some people have none, some people have more than four, but on a daily basis, patients are getting

The Capitol, crabcakes, and cultivating character

Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:38:00 GMT

So there I was - watching my wing commander dragging the Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh's

Are you ready to transition out of your uniform?

Lt. Col. Sean Martin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:05:00 GMT

Leaving the military is not as simple as staying home the day after your service commitment is

The Warrior Ethos

Lt. Col. Sterling Pendleton — Thu, 21 May 2015 18:25:56 GMT

Former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley stated, "the warrior ethos exhibits a hardness

Work Overload! What I learned on the slopes of Aconcagua

Commentary by Lt. Col. Daniel Loveless — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:22:45 GMT

Breathe, breathe, breathe. Step. Breathe, breathe, breathe. Step. It's about 4 a.m. on a cool

Is sexual assault relevant to you?

Commentary by A Survivor — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:25:30 GMT

In the Air Force we receive lots of Sexual Assault briefings, and sometimes I often feel people take

Alcohol Awareness Month: Take action, be a good wingman

Commentary by ADAPT Clinic — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:45:00 GMT

In 2014, there were approximately 80,000 preventable deaths; the leading cause among them was

Conquer fear, live your dream!

Commentary by Col. David Chiesa — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:11:00 GMT

Are you living the Dream?Do you wake up with energy each morning or do you need an energy drink to

Make a list, check it twice: Ensure your day counts!

Lt. Col. David Woodley — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:51:17 GMT

Start now and make today count. That is how I ended my last commentary. Each day is a gift, and we

Vote through action

Maj. Brenton Pickrell — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:42:00 GMT

We all joined the Air Force for different reasons, and regardless of those reasons we shared high

Alley Cat’s Tale

1st Lt. Andrew Carlson — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:09:00 GMT

"History makes you smarter, heritage makes you prouder," said Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and

How do you 'spend' Christmas?

Chaplain (Capt.) Justin Ivy — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:27:09 GMT

It was October. My wife and I knew Christmas was near, because the holiday decorations had hit the

Leaders: the good, bad, and forgotten

Commentary by Col. Sean McKenna — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:51:08 GMT

It's been my Air Force experience there are three categories of leaders- the Good, the Bad, and the

Likely Teammates: SARC, EO

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:46:06 GMT

Sexual assault and sexual harassment have both existed in our culture since the beginning of our

Asking for help is sign of strength not weakness

Maj. Gen. Mark Brown and Master Sgt. Derik New — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:50:14 GMT

Growing up I was a big fan of Muhammad Ali. He was the world heavyweight boxing champion and