Commentary>>Is the glass half empty or half full?

By Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley
19th Airlift Wing command chief

I believe there are two things we have control over as it relates to our impact on our mission, community and families. The first would be our attitude towards those things we encounter and the second would be the effort we put forth towards our challenges. Today, I’d like to discuss the attitude portion of this formula. So I ask you, is the glass of your life half empty or half full?

When looking at our challenges in maintaining unrivaled Combat Airlift for America, always, I can say without hesitation that the glass is half full. Regardless of the age of our fleet and tightening budgets, we have leaders who are fighting to recapitalize and modernize our fleet. In the meantime, we stress daily how safety is priority one so the task is accomplished while protecting our people and resources as a non-negotiable standard.

As we examine the future of our Air Force, I am confident the glass is half full. Daily I am awed by the selfless commitment our young Airmen make to our nation, many of whom entered the Air Force during a time of war. This is something I cannot claim, because when I joined there was no armed conflict going on.

Airmen such as Airman 1st Class Luz Escobar and Senior Airman Joshua Jones from our 19th Services Squadron understand service before self. They both perform at a high level daily but spend their off-duty time volunteering around our base to help out when needed.

Your attitude can determine your altitude. So I challenge you even if you see a half empty glass, never forget that you are part of an organization that supports each other. We are a family who lifts up each other and that fact alone should top off the glass you hold.
Combat Airlift!