Citizen Airman Magazine Commentaries https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil Citizen Airman Magazine Commentaries RSS Feed en-us Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:40:31 GMT Sat, 08 Jan 2022 02:55:12 GMT PURPOSE https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2790777/purpose/ I have concluded that we were put on this earth for a purpose. That purpose is to make it, within<br/> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:40:31 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2790777/purpose/ PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2790770/perspective-is-everything/ The greatest tragedy for any human being is going through their entire life believing the only<br/> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:40:00 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr. https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2790770/perspective-is-everything/ Command Chief FAMILY RESILIENCE: A NATIONAL SECURITY IMPERATIVE https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2710114/family-resilience-a-national-security-imperative/ The Air Force Reserve relies on resilient families to enable Airmen to support its vital missions. Family resilience is tapped monthly as Reserve Citizen Airmen attend drill weekends, often requiring family members and friends to assume responsibilities back home. Additionally, many Airmen travel outside of their local area to perform unit training assemblies, compounding logistical issues.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/May/27/2002813670/82/55/0/210527-F-AY392-0008.PNG' alt='Air Force Reserve Key Spouse Mentors from around the country came together virtually May 7, to share their ideas, struggles and best practices. The Key Spouse Mentors conference also provided guidance and education on a host of Reserve programs available, resiliency and wellness techniques. Janis Scobee, AFRC Key Spouse Mentor and spouse of Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, AFRC commander and Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Edith White, AFRC Key Spouse Mentor and spouse of Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, AFRC’s command chief master sergeant and Scobee’s senior enlisted advisor pictured hosted the event. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:10:05 GMT Janis Scobee and Edith White https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2710114/family-resilience-a-national-security-imperative/ READINESS https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2710126/readiness/ On September 11, 2021, we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our nation. Across the world, people will pause and reflect on where they were when they heard the news, or watched events unfold in real time.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jun/10/2002813253/82/55/0/210605-F-KU465-1001.JPG' alt='A photo of a woman shaking hands with a man near the front of an aircraft.' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:09:38 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2710126/readiness/ BACK TO NORMAL-ISH https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2710119/back-to-normal-ish/ The past 18 months have been taxing on each of us in unique ways. The pandemic and the frequent isolation associated with safety measures gave many of us time to reflect. With travel restricted and gatherings limited, I personally began to reassess my priorities and the choices I made along my own journey. As we start to resume some semblance of normalcy in our everyday lives, I want to capture some of those thoughts.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jun/17/2002813255/82/55/0/210613-F-KQ923-1024.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr., command chief master sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, speaks with Airmen at an E-4 and Below meeting June 13, 2021, at Beale AFB, California.' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:08:00 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2710119/back-to-normal-ish/ Command Chief Embrace Change ... or Be Left Behind https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2630536/embrace-change-or-be-left-behind/ In this edition, the boss and I decided to touch on a very complex topic: change. Either you love it, hate it or just try to roll with it. It is a billion dollar industry with books, articles and podcasts all hoping to educate and coach us on how to cope, handle or even lead change. One thing is certain, if you don't embrace it and learn to evolve with the change, you will be left behind.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Mar/24/2002727047/82/55/0/210306-F-UU934-1110.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Chief of the Air Force Reserve Command and Commander of the Air Force Reserve, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr., the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Force Reserve Command visited Youngstown Air reserve Station March 6-7, 2021.' /> <br /> Tue, 25 May 2021 16:31:34 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr. https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2630536/embrace-change-or-be-left-behind/ Change ... https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2630540/change/ Change is inevitable. Change is uncertain. Change may be uncomfortable. However, it is often necessary because the risks of complacency are too great. In April, the Chief of Staff unveiled the Air Force's new mission statement. These eight words are a mandate to continue our journey as an institution because, as Airmen, we understand that good enough today will inevitably fail in tomorrow's security environment.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/May/19/2002727526/82/55/0/210429-F-FS041-1724.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White Jr., senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the Air Force Reserve and command chief master sergeant of AFRC, answer questions from combat communications Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, April 29, 2021, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)' /> <br /> Tue, 25 May 2021 16:31:00 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2630540/change/ Commander Developing Resilient Leaders https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2548152/developing-resilient-leaders/ As a command team, one of our strategic priorities is to focus on how we develop resilient leaders. We recognize the importance of leaders who have a high degree of emotional intelligence at all levels, as technical competence alone will not guarantee our future success.<br/> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:42:00 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2548152/developing-resilient-leaders/ Commander Resources for Developing Resilient Leaders https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2548149/resources-for-developing-resilient-leaders/ Developing resilient leaders can be complex. There is not a single solution or program that can mass produce the caliber of leaders we need to win in a competitive environment.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Mar/24/2002607402/82/55/0/210301-F-XX000-001.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White poses with some of Air Force Reserve Command&#39;s resilient leaders at AFRC headquarters, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.' /> <br /> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:41:00 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2548149/resources-for-developing-resilient-leaders/ RACIAL DISPARITY REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF TRUST https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2479586/racial-disparity-review-highlights-importance-of-trust/ During the holidays I spent some time reading the Air Force Inspector General’s report on the recent Racial Disparity Review. First of all, I want to thank every one of you who took the time to provide your input to make this review possible. More than 123,000 members of our Air Force family took the time to respond to the survey.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/29/2002569033/82/55/0/201025-F-HS795-1010.JPG' alt='Reserve Citizen Airmen and loved ones with the 514th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. participate in the first fully-virtual Air Force Reserve Command Yellow Ribbon Program event, October 24 to 25, 2020.' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:00:01 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr. https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2479586/racial-disparity-review-highlights-importance-of-trust/ 2021: FORWARD TOGETHER https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2479591/2021-forward-together/ As a command team, improving the lives of Reserve Citizen Airmen has been our guiding principle. To that end, we laid out our three strategic priorities: prioritizing strategic depth and accelerating readiness, developing resilient leaders, and reforming the organization. As we move into 2021, we will continue to accelerate our actions to achieve our objectives, setting our strategic priorities up for long-term sustainment.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/08/2002569035/82/55/0/210108-F-WF811-0088.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Megan Stahl, a medical technician with the 78th Healthcare Operations Squadron, administers the Covid-19 vaccine to Lieutenant General Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander, Air Force Reserve Command, January 8th, 2021 at Robins Air Force Base, GA. (US Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Nicholas A. Priest)' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2479591/2021-forward-together/ 2020 IN HINDSIGHT https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2429194/2020-in-hindsight/ This past year has tested us all, both as individuals and as a team. In the face of each challenge, you have inspired the Command Chief and me with your seemingly endless reservoirs of resilience.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/11/2002270834/82/55/0/200308-F-FG097-1208.JPG' alt='The pandemic has hindered General Scobee, shown here meeting with Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in early March, from doing his favorite part of the job - spending time with Reservists at their units. (Senior Airman Shelby Thurman)' /> <br /> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:14:24 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2429194/2020-in-hindsight/ 2020: CERTAINTY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2429192/2020-certainty-in-uncertain-times/ First, the boss and I want to thank you for all you have done throughout this historic year and what you will do in the coming year.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Nov/30/2002542722/82/55/0/201130-F-HH789-0012.JPG' alt='Chief White and General Scobee are walking into 2021 with an optimistic outlook and renewed sense of resiliency.' /> <br /> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:13:51 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2429192/2020-certainty-in-uncertain-times/ EVEN ON A BAD DAY ... https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2361686/even-on-a-bad-day/ As I reflect on the past year serving as your command chief, I can’t help but to think about all of the challenges we have faced together. By far, this has been one of the most challenging periods of my military career. Through good days and bad, I’ve learned more about myself as a leader and as a person while gaining a greater appreciation for our global contribution. Most importantly, I’m captivated by the resiliency of our Reserve Citizen Airmen. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Sep/25/2002505909/82/55/0/200701-F-HH789-001.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White (Senior Master Sgt. Kori Conaway)' /> <br /> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:30:00 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2361686/even-on-a-bad-day/ Command Chief PHASE THREE: ACCELERATING OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2361660/phase-three-accelerating-our-strategic-priorities/ September marks my second anniversary in command. As a command team, the command chief and I continue to be amazed with your accomplishments despite every challenge that has emerged over the past year. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Feb/21/2002505831/82/55/0/200220-F-OD616-0008.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Air Force Reserve Command commander and chief of the Air Force Reserve, speaks at a Full Warfighting Capability Ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah' /> <br /> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:14:00 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2361660/phase-three-accelerating-our-strategic-priorities/ Commander BUILDING TRUST IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2292578/building-trust-in-a-time-of-uncertainty/ "Discussing our different life experiences and viewpoints can be tough, uncomfortable and therefore<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jun/14/2002466517/82/55/0/200612-F-YG657-1656.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:02:05 GMT Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2292578/building-trust-in-a-time-of-uncertainty/ Commander WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2292601/we-are-all-in-this-together/ Let’s face it, there is a lot going on in the world right now. From daily increases in COVID-19<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jul/29/2002466518/82/55/0/200115-F-ZZ001-001.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White is shown here with the Senior Enlisted Council at March Air Reserve Base, California, in January, before COVID-19 social distancing practices were implemented. Left to right are Chief Master Sgts. Octavio Ortiz, Imelda Johnson, Cynthia Villa, Shirley Ozio, White, Travon Dennis, Jim Loper and Billie Baber.' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:02:00 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2292601/we-are-all-in-this-together/ Command Chief Ready to Respond ... to Any Scenario https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2196925/ready-to-respond-to-any-scenario/ The reason the Air Force Reserve exists is to provide manpower and capabilities to support and defend this nation. This mandate spans the entire spectrum of operations, so we must be prepared to respond to any potential scenario.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/May/20/2002303243/82/55/0/200415-F-ZZ999-301.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee conducts a FaceBook Live town hall meeting from his office to stay in touch with Reserve Citizen Airmen during this time of physical distancing. (Lt. Col. Jon Quinlan)' /> <br /> Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:16:35 GMT Press Operations https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2196925/ready-to-respond-to-any-scenario/ Readiness or Resilient Leaders... Which Takes Precedence? https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2196933/readiness-or-resilient-leaders-which-takes-precedence/ Reserve Citizen Airman Family, Last year was a tough one for us, as we had to grapple with several natural disasters that limited our ability to train and equip, which had a direct impact on readiness.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/May/20/2002303294/82/55/0/200515-F-ZZ999-004.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White keeps in touch with a few of his fellow Reserve Citizen Airmen via teleconference while teleworking from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Senior Master Sgt. Kori Conaway)' /> <br /> Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:16:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2196933/readiness-or-resilient-leaders-which-takes-precedence/ OUR PLAN AHEAD https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2127934/our-plan-ahead/ Heroes of the Air Force Reserve, I want to share our plan ahead for the Air Force Reserve as we help our country respond to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As you know, the president announced a national emergency on March 13, due to the Novel coronavirus. As your commander, I want you to know my commander’s intent going forward.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/11/2002270834/82/55/0/200308-F-FG097-1208.JPG' alt='The pandemic has hindered General Scobee, shown here meeting with Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in early March, from doing his favorite part of the job - spending time with Reservists at their units. (Senior Airman Shelby Thurman)' /> <br /> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:52:22 GMT Press Operations https://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/Commentaries/Display/Article/2127934/our-plan-ahead/ Commander