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I do not respect or appreciate How you treated me this morning. that leadership is not effective and it has not been affective.   Being screamed at undermined belittled and berated unjustifiably in front of my team is unacceptable.    But thank you for NOT giving me the opportunity to give feedback and perspective.   Instead I got the perspective and reassurance that I do not respect your leadership.    Since I didn't get the chance to say 3 words, here is what I wanted to discuss.   The way you acted in front of my team and the entire flight line is unacceptable.   You failed to display proper radio etiquette and professionalism.  You failed to respect your subordinates and fellow SnCOs.  What you were effective in doing was display an unacceptable form of leadership.   You belittled you Airmen. You micromanaged your production team and undermined your flight chiefs.  And because i was on the flig...

I haven't written since Landon was in the NICU but feel an urge to get my thoughts down.  A week ago, at work, we began preparation for the Corona-virus COVID-19.  As maintainers, most of my coworkers and I joked around about it however I stressed the importance of staying healthy for those with lowered immune systems, including premature babies.  While we don't know the outcome of this situation yet, I hope and pray that people take the precautions necessary to stay healthy and social distance from others.  The boys are in Texas this week and I cannot express the anxiety I feel at not being with them and the possibility of them, especially Landon being exposed.  I have several family members that are also susceptible due to on-going medical issues and worry that this terrible pandemic will effect them. In an attempt to due some good, I  tried to donate candy, treats and word books to the local veterans hospital.  However, they had already taken step...

Landon is 3 weeks old!  He is still in the NICU but is growing stronger everyday.  As of yesterday, he was 18.5 inches and is officially 6 pounds!  A few days ago he was still struggling with eating consistently.  I was very frustrated with the situation and had unrealistic expectations about me being able to get him to eat more.  Saturday I received a room to stay in here at the hospital and am right down the hallway from Landon. The first night was rough.  He slept a lot and didn't want to be bothered.  That was also the first time I got to feed him with a bottle.  I (thought I) understood when the nurses said that babies that small don't know how to suck/swallow/breath...I was wrong.  Within a few minutes of trying to feed him with the bottle, Landon started gagging and shaking.  He simply couldn't do it.  I was so scared but the nurses reassured me that it was perfectly normal.  Thus the reason he is still in the NICU. ...