WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Lt Col Benjamin F. Martin, Staff Judge Advocate, 88th Air Base Wing I recently came across a thought-provoking quote from psychologist Adam Grant emphasizing the significance of leaders earning the respect of their teams. It sparked cognitive dissonance and a passionate reflection. Here's the quote: "Leaders shouldn't aim to be liked. They should strive to be respected. We d  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and American Water's Military Services Group, announced today that the Foundation awarded a $15,000 State Strategic Impact grant to the American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces Gi  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and American Water's Military Services Group, announced today that the Foundation awarded a combined total of $10,000 in State Strategic Impact grants to Grace After Fire and Operation H  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Brock Taylor, Air Force Institute of Technology The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, hosted the Air Force Institute of Technology's Civil Engineer School for an on-site offering of the Life Cycle Cost Estimating Course. Course director Thomas Glardon led the two-week course, which took place Oct. 9-20 and was funded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Cen  more

FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Dec. 23 -- Fort Valley State University issued the following news: On December 4, Brigadier General Kelvin D. McElroy became the Commander of the Force Generation Center (FGC) at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. McElroy graduated from Fort Valley State College (FVSC) in 1994 with a bachelor's in business administration and began his military journey when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in June of the same year through the Army Reserve Officer   more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Zach Heimbuch, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs Former members of the 17th are coming to Goodfellow Air Force Base to see how the mission has evolved to outpace our adversaries; the first of which is Maj. Gen. (Ret) Glen Shaffer, former Joint Staff Director for Intelligence. Shaffer's military career started in 1970 when he worked as a radar predic  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Matthew Fink, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs When considering diversity in the work force, how can an organization measure their success? How do we ensure that everyone gets the same opportunities to grow? How do we create a workplace environment that promotes respect for all values, attitudes, backgrounds and beliefs? For Dawn Mubaslat, finding answers to these questions is  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The winter months kick off a season of colorful light displays and celebrations with family and friends for many, but for some, the colder, darker months bring on feelings of despair and loneliness. Better known as the "winter blues," some service members, civilians or their family members s  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna highlighted the accomplishments of Guardians during his keynote address, concluding the Space Force Association's two-day, inaugural Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 13. Framing his keynote through the lens of Guardians' journey, Bentivegna provided a glimpse into the intricacies of the USSF's recruitment, tr  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) held a press conference where he publicly recognized residents of Ohio's 10th Congressional District who have positively impacted the Miami Valley community. Congressman Turner commended Dr. Chris Colliver, Technical Advisor for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Chief Mike Etter, former Chief of Police at Da  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Matthew Fink, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs When considering diversity in the work force, how can an organization measure their success? How do we ensure that everyone gets the same opportunities to grow? How do we create a workplace environment that promotes respect for all values, attitudes, backgrounds and beliefs? For Dawn Mubaslat, finding answers to these questions  more