America, get it together.

We are the United States of America.
We better start acting like it.
America, get it together.

We are the United States of America.
We better start acting like it.
Just a small tip – if our flags are up, you know something’s up.
VIPs all day today!

Reporting live….and ready!
Eric! What did you do?!?!?!?!!?

My buddies in Long Beach (CA) trying to make fetch happen with this real life Jenga action at the port.
Lordy Lordy.
This is why we can’t have nice things…
I’m on a boat!

Just kidding.
Checking out the Katsushika Hokusa exhibit today.
Incredible story, neverending dedication, outstanding artwork.

Reporting live from a boat…
Hey friends, I’m going to be OOS for a bit.

Transferring command to Mike P.
Catch you on the flip side…
Some days, you just gotta burn the midnight oil at the office.

I’m not saying you work your fingers to the bone or sacrifice your health/well-being. But sometimes you gotta put a little more effort than other leaders.
If people think leadership is easy, then you are doing it right.
So as I sit in the office blaring Metallica, I also reflect for a bit as I had to advocate hard for my team this week. Seems like something so trivial, but standing firm for the team goes a long way.
What. A. Day.
Reporting live from the greenest office on campus…
September is shaping up to be a busy month. And citing recent news, I should probably beef up our security response planning.
Week-1 will include our IPPG meetings and a VIP visit from the U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danley.
Week-2 planning on COOP and running through the new workplace violence program with the rest of the directorate. And as Emergency Management, we gotta follow up on the AAR/IP meeting. If all goes well, my EM program will get the chance to pilot that new apparel program.
Week-3 will be all the candidate interviews for our new Deputy Fire Chief, end of year employee evaluations, and our first ICS-300 class delivery at Argonne.
Week-4 will be assigned to supporting Region-9 in Guam.

Happy National Preparedness Month!
Decided to play some twilight ⛳️ today.

Mother Nature did not disappoint.
Reporting live from the last hole…