HomeUnits379th Air Expeditionary WingCommentaries

Commentary Search

  • Putting it all back together

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.This commentary is a summary of a 3-part series: PART 1, PART 2, PART 3The articles I’ve written thus far have discussed nutrition, cardio and resistant
  • 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron commander's commentary.

    Leadership Philosophy Revisited

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.A few days ago, a former coworker of mine asked if we could discuss my leadership philosophy for a paper he was writing for a correspondence PME course.  My

  • Make your deployment a lifestyle change: Part 3 of 3

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.Part 3 of 3 in a seriesThe ground work has been laid with a healthy eating plan that maintains a strong metabolism and  cardio guidelines that stimulate fat
  • Maj. Keith Vanderhoeven, Air Force Central Command Combined Air Operations Center director of lessons learned, completes a reverse close-grip lat pull down during a workout session August 23, 2015 Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

    Make Your Deployment a Lifestyle Change: Fitness

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.Part 2 of 3 in a series Okay! So, now that you have just enough information to think twice about eating that chili dog or digging into those cookies that seem
  • 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron commander's commentary.

    Focus on the process, become part of a rotating solution

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. Handover. Turnover. Swapout. Rotation. Whatever we may call it, we’ve all either been its beneficiary or its victim over the last month or so.  Every month,
  • Healthy eating and exercise is a goal that some members set during a deployment to get back into shape. One of the most important aspects to getting and staying healthy is a healthy diet. Cutting out complex carbohydrates and sugars from a diet helps push the body into a more metabolic state.(U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

    Make Your Deployment a Lifestyle Change: Diet and Nutrition

     The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.Part 1 of 3 in a seriesFor many of us, this isn’t our first deployment. But for some, including me, it’s our first.  However, what I have noticed to be a
  • 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron commander's commentary.

    Is It Just True or Is It the Truth?

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.    The other day I was scrolling through Facebook posts when I came upon the picture above.  An initial casual glance rendered the thought “well duh.”  But I
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Steve Biggs, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander's commentary.

    How Do You Clean The Rug?

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.As a former squadron commander in the world’s best bomb squadron (The 37th Tigers… harrumph!), I focused many of my commander’s calls and small group sessions

  • AF Study: Why Airmen remain in the Service

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. U.S. Air Force senior leaders are witnessing elevated retention rates due to military members remaining in the service beyond their initial service
  • President Barack Obama declared June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, and the Defense Department is highlighting the importance of leadership as it celebrates the achievements and sacrifices of LGB service members and LGBT civilians. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

    A Brief History in DoD Pride Month

    The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.Juneis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride month.  It is celebrated in June to commemorate theStonewall riots of 1969, often considered the
RSS

Mission Video

380th Air Expeditionary Wing Mission Video

380th Air Expeditionary Wing Mission Video