Airmen assigned to the 335th Training Squadron participate in a freestyle drill during the 4th Quarter Drill Down at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 11, 2024. Drill Downs are hosted quarterly by the 81st Training Group to allow Airmen and other service members to train and demonstrate proficiency in executing drill movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young.)

Commander-Directed Investigation Unsubstantiated Against O-5 Squadron Commander

Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi--A squadron commander in the 81st Training Wing (home to the Air Force's largest technical training group) was brought in to clean up a squadron with many issues. Throughout this O-5 commander's tour, the commander took the much-needed steps of holding members accountable at all levels of the squadron. However, holding … Continue reading Commander-Directed Investigation Unsubstantiated Against O-5 Squadron Commander

A P-51 Mustang flies side by side with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the crowd June 28, 2014, during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The Warriors Over the Wasatch air show was open to the public June 28 and 29. Events during the show include the U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights; an F-16 attack demonstration by the 388th Fighter Wing and a precision air demonstration by the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Queen.)

IG Reprisal Investigation Against O-7 Unfounded

Hill Air Force Base, Utah--A common occurrence in the current Department of Defense environment is when leaders hold subordinates accountable, those leaders then get investigated for all sorts of false allegations. This is especially true for commanders. But the right to legal advise exists for commanders, too, and should be exercised. In this particular case, … Continue reading IG Reprisal Investigation Against O-7 Unfounded