The Hero’s Journey of Josh White Posts
Articles written by yours truly on wins, fails, and lessons learned. Let’s get after it!
June 4, 2026
The best leader I ever had in the military taught me the power of a second chance.
My first duty station was Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in 2005. I was a brand-new maintainer who barely knew what I was doing, still trying to figure out life, the Air Force, and how much trouble a young Airman could realistically get into before…
Jan. 15, 2025
The Military Paid for My Degree: Why It Took Me 20 Years and What I’d Do Differently
The Military Paid for My Degree: Why It Took Me 20 Years and What I’d Do Differently Something incredible has happened—my degree finally arrived! At 40 years old, you might assume this is my master’s degree, but nope—it’s my bachelor’s. This milest…
Nov. 29, 2024
Lessons in Leadership and Life from Kaleth O. Wright, the 18th CMSAF
In his tenure as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright became known for his honesty, empathy, and relentless pursuit of meaningful change. His leadership legacy is one of resilience, progress, and self-reflection—a …
March 17, 2023
'A Decade Under The Influence' Searching For My Rock Bottom That Didn't Exist
'A Decade Under The Influence' Searching For A “Rock-Bottom” That Didn't Exist Being in a deployed location has me reflecting a lot on my life lately and there’s one lesson I feel the need to share with anyone that is going through a tough time wit…
Feb. 5, 2023
Sharpen The Sword! What Happens When You Neglect Self-Care
It's those weeks & months where our time is taken from us when I’m reminded of the importance of adequate self-care or what I like to call "keeping your sword sharp"; being ready for battle, ready for life. When the stuff hits the fan and we are goi…
Feb. 17, 2022
One Year of Being Gaslighted at Work: 5 Lessons Learned
A TOXIC LEADERSHIP APPROACH AND IT’S IMPACT ON MY LIFE Disclaimer: This article is individually owned and doesn’t necessarily represent Air Force positions, strategies or opinions. Additionally, the article’s intent is to educate and in…