Got in 6.5 miles w/ 35lb pack on New Year's day. Did the last 1.5 miles wearing my Training Mask 3.0 #ruck #bataanmemorialdeathmarch #suntooambit2

I'm digging the C130J doing an engines run just outside my building...except it reminds me that I'm stuck in an office and not on the flightline doing Port Dawg stuff. #USAF #portdawg

Just got my MYSTERY RANCH Blackjack 50. This is the pack I plan to use at the #bataanmemorialdeathmarch

Got in a 4.5 mile #ruck after work today. #bataanmemorialdeathmarch #landshark

Learned this afternoon that my squadron swept 5 out of 6 annual awards at our group level. We got NCO, SNCO, CGO, FGO, & 1st Sgt of the Year. Now let's sweep at the wing level. #winning #crushedit

I recently did one the things I try to teach my troops to never do. I only read just enough of an AF instruction to validate my argument. Thankfully my error was pointed out before I had my CC go to the O6 w/ bad info.

At Ft Lee, VA to watch one of my SSgts graduate from the Enlisted Aide course. I forgot how ridiculous PT belts with PT uniforms look. Guess not everyone is embracing the new Army PT belt policy.

Note to self...next time you stay at Army lodging, shower BEFORE the soldiers get back from PT. Otherwise expect a brisk (i.e. frigid) shower because they used up all the hot water.

Completed 16 miles this weekend with a 40lb pack along the Charlotte greenways to train for the Bataan Memorial March. #ruck #bataanmemorialdeathmarch #garmontboots #mysteryranchbackpacks

One of my SNCOs retired this weekend and just prior to his retirement he sent me a note saying he is proud of how I've developed as a leader and regrets that he won't have more time with me. Man...that hits me right in the feels.

One of my biggest pet peeves in the military. Why should I have to play my Chief's card to get things done for my troops. If you are willing to do it for an E9, you should be as equally willing to do it for anyone in my organization regardless of rank.

Guess I can't back out now. I'm officially registered for the individual military heavy division. 26.2 miles, 35 lb ruck. #ruck #bataanmemorialdeathmarch #thismaysuckalittle

Sunday i finished the Mil Indiv Heavy Division at Bataan Memorial March 26.2 miles 36.75lb ruck. Feet are sore, but otherwise good. #bataanmemorialdeathmarch #ruck #315airliftwing #mysteryranchbackpacks #garmontboots #darntoughsocks #usaf #airforcereserve

As if giving a speech at an Airman Leadership Class graduation isn't stressful enough, my fellow Chiefs sprung a surprise on me. I had to work 6 random words into my speech. #nailedit

Managed to get a few days camping and fly fishing last week. #wilsoncreeknc #flyfishing #redingtonrods

#Airpower #aviation #AIRFORCE

Mil Twiiter, thoughts on sr leaders who are extremely reluctant to allow fully qualified females to deploy because it might be dangerous? Rough quote from the ldr is "she will be the only female on the team, she can't go". I called BS. Considering elevating to MEO now.

Ruck training for the 2021 Bataan Memorial Death March has commenced. Even if it is canceled or postponed it gets me off the couch and into nature. #bataanmemorialdeathmarch #bataanmarch #mysteryranch

SNCO fuel. #airpower #usaf #coffee #afrc

Welcome to DoD IT platform hell! Them: You need to join a virtual meeting using MS Teams Me: I tried, it won't work Them: No, you need to use CVR Teams Me: ok, still won't work, I tried IE & Edge Them: Yeah, it only works in Chrome Me: 🤬🤬🤬