Category: History Lessons

Author’s Note:  This was a Facebook note that I wrote while going through a mid-career crisis.  I had applied (and was approved) for separation; but following a lack of preparation and an economic downturn, I pulled my paperwork and stayed Active Duty.  I had one of the best Squadron Commanders of my career replaced with one of the worst of my career.  The lessons learned in two months about toxic leadership made me really contemplate what is good and bad leadership.  That story will be shared at a later date.  On a side note… the individual from this story has…

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Pay attention to details.  The most important things are often overlooked in the search for things than the obvious.  —Unknown No matter how you phrase the axiom, the devil really is in the details.  Military members at all levels must be able to digest information (tactical, operational, strategic, or policy levels) and communicate the reasons for its importance to others up/down/lateral the chain of command.  How a message is crafted, what the message states, and the importance of making the correct decision are vital personnel who need authority to complete actions.  In time critical environments, communication information correctly with the…

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