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1 COMMAND COMMENTARY Odds and Ends! By Col. Shawn D. Ford Commander, 132d Wing Vol. 32, Issue 6 June 2017 Dam to Dam - It seems by the thermometer that summer is finally here and this was probably no more obvious than to those who ran the Dam-to-Dam last weekend. A big congratulations to all those who ran in the heat and humidity. As a reminder, we now have 3 fitness shirt designs for sale (white, black, and retro). If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Chief Miller or MSgt Matt Seeley. Also, the Wing will contribute $20 towards the cost of one Wing fitness shirt. We only ask that you wear it in at least one official sporting event. Wing Commander Coin – I mentioned in a previous article that we chose the designs of Chaplain Doty and TSgt Johnson to create the new Wing CC coin for excellence. The coin is given out for excellence and I think we have a new coin that represents the mis- sions and organizations of the 132d. Thanks to all those involved in making this project happen. November Military Ball – We have received interest from close to 400 people in attending the military ball on 4 Nov. The location will be at the Iowa Events Center Hy-Vee hall, and Col. Brouse has assembled a diverse planning group that is working hard to make this a fun event for the Wing. Please mark your calendar; I hope to see you there. Kaizen – Japanese phrase for resisting the plateau of arrested development. Also trans- lated into “continuous improvement.” Please keep on constant watch for ways to improve our Wing. Although I’m constantly impressed by the positive feedback we receive from visitors and outside organizations, we still have room for getting better. Keep in mind that it is not enough to just recognize areas for improvement, we need Airmen who are willing to take the initiative to make the changes. You have my permission to make our Wing better if your changes comply with a few simple guidelines: 1. Do the changes you want to make align with our Wing’s mission, vision, and values? 2. Will the changes benefit the whole Wing? 3. Have you communicated your desired changes to your supervisor/leadership? 4. Are your changes in compliance with laws, guidelines, and applicable instructions? If the answers to these questions are “Yes”, then make it happen. 73d Anniversary of D-Day – “We are bound today by what bound us 40 years ago, the same loyalties, traditions, and beliefs. We’re bound by reality. The strength of America’s allies is vital to the United States, and the American security guarantee is es- sential to the continued freedom of Europe’s democracies. We were with you then; we are with you now. Your hopes are our hopes, and your destiny is our destiny.” – Excerpt from Ronald Regan’s speech on 40 th anniversary of D-Day Although the country was different 73 years ago, today we find ourselves in a similar situation: an embattled Europe and our ene- mies ever emboldened. I truly appreciate your willingness to serve your country and appreciate the contributions you make to our Wing and the Iowa Air National Guard. Keep taking the fight to the enemy; I am humble to represent you. Thank you and have a good drill. 2017 Dam to Dam Warriors
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COMMAND COMMENTARY

Odds and Ends!

By Col. Shawn D. Ford

Commander, 132d Wing

Vol. 32, Issue 6 June 2017

Dam to Dam - It seems by the thermometer that summer is finally here and this was probably no more obvious than to those who ran the Dam-to-Dam last weekend. A big congratulations to all those who ran in the heat and humidity. As a reminder, we now have 3 fitness shirt designs for sale (white, black, and retro). If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Chief Miller or MSgt Matt Seeley. Also, the Wing will contribute $20 towards the cost of one Wing fitness shirt. We only ask that you wear it in at least one official sporting event.

Wing Commander Coin – I mentioned in a previous article that we chose the designs of Chaplain Doty and TSgt Johnson to create the new Wing CC coin for excellence. The coin is given out for excellence and I think we have a new coin that represents the mis-sions and organizations of the 132d. Thanks to all those involved in making this project happen.

November Military Ball – We have received interest from close to 400 people in attending the military ball on 4 Nov. The location will be at the Iowa Events Center Hy-Vee hall, and Col. Brouse has assembled a diverse planning group that is working hard to make this a fun event for the Wing. Please mark your calendar; I hope to see you there.

Kaizen – Japanese phrase for resisting the plateau of arrested development. Also trans-lated into “continuous improvement.” Please keep on constant watch for ways to improve our Wing. Although I’m constantly impressed by the positive feedback we receive from visitors and outside organizations, we still have room for getting better. Keep in mind that it is not enough to just recognize areas for improvement, we need Airmen who are willing to take the initiative to make the changes. You have my permission to make our Wing better if your changes comply with a few simple guidelines:

1. Do the changes you want to make align with our Wing’s mission, vision, and values? 2. Will the changes benefit the whole Wing? 3. Have you communicated your desired changes to your supervisor/leadership? 4. Are your changes in compliance with laws, guidelines, and applicable instructions?

If the answers to these questions are “Yes”, then make it happen.

73d Anniversary of D-Day – “We are bound today by what bound us 40 years ago, the same loyalties, traditions, and beliefs. We’re bound by reality. The strength of America’s allies is vital to the United States, and the American security guarantee is es-sential to the continued freedom of Europe’s democracies. We were with you then; we are with you now. Your hopes are our hopes, and your destiny is our destiny.” – Excerpt from Ronald Regan’s speech on 40th anniversary of D-Day

Although the country was different 73 years ago, today we find ourselves in a similar situation: an embattled Europe and our ene-mies ever emboldened. I truly appreciate your willingness to serve your country and appreciate the contributions you make to our Wing and the Iowa Air National Guard. Keep taking the fight to the enemy; I am humble to represent you. Thank you and have a good drill.

2017 Dam to Dam Warriors

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

By Lt. Col Gabriel Casciato

Chaplain, 132d Wing

On May 18th of this year we got the news that Chris Cornell (frontman for Soundgarden and Audio Slave) was found dead of an apparent suicide. The investigation has unfortunately confirmed that. For those of us that were 90's children it was just another in a string of deaths. Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, and now Chris Cornell. Eddie Vedder seems to be the only one left from the giants of the grunge era. It throws light on what for many of us is an uncomfortable but increasingly common problem of suicide. Being military seems almost to be a risk factor with 22 veterans committing suicide every day. While this would certainly be an appropriate time to consider the topic, I want us to think in a different direction today. I want us to think about asking for help. When the toxicology results for Chris came back, they proved what many feared, that he had fallen off the sobrie-ty wagon. After a period of sobriety, Chris was using again. His widow Vicky released a statement that read in part, "Many of us who know Chris well, noticed that he wasn't himself during his final hours and that something was very off... We have learned from this report that several substances were found in his system. After so many years of sobriety, this moment of terrible judgement seems to have completely impaired and altered his state of mind. Something clearly went terribly wrong and my children and I are heartbroken and are devastated that this moment can never be taken back." (Caution-http://people.com/music/chris-cornell-widow-releases-statement-toxicology-report/ I don't know Chris Cornell or what drove him to use but I do know that he had a choice in that moment; to use or to ask for help. And I also know that you and i often face similar choices. Life is sometimes everything it is sup-posed to be; blue skies with the people we love and smooth sailing. Other times, it can really hit us hard. The storms of life can be vicious and sometimes it feels like they are never ending. As Airmen in defense of our nation, we have all proven our strength time and time again. We have nothing left to prove. So when those storms hit, don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't be afraid to reach out to wingmen, counselors, chaplains, doctors... anyone. There is no need to suffer alone or to risk putting our loved ones through what Vicky and her children now have to deal with every day for the rest of their lives. There are people waiting and ready to lend aid. We just need to have the courage and strength to ask for help and to offer help to the per-son next to us. We are family and we take care of each other. So please lend a hand where it's needed. But even more so, be able to ask for a hand when you need one. As always, your chapel team is here to help in any way we can. Ch C

Catholic Mass—Saturday UTA @ 1500

Protestant Worship—Sunday UTA @ 1100

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DFAC: UTA MENU

Show off your 132nd Wing pride by following us on our different social media accounts. Tag us in appropriate photos or tweets and like and retweet ours. It’s a good way to see the past and present and knowing events for the future. Don’t forget your OPSEC rules. If you have any memories you’d like to share from the past 75 years be sure to use tag us @132dwing with #132dWing75yrs "Like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/132dWingDesMoinesIowa Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/132dWing Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/132dWing Visit our Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUdb6J0A4B4r2C99mYW7_BQ

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Promotions

Moving In

PEOPLE

The Airman’s Creed:

I am an American Airman.

I am a Warrior.

I have answered my Nation’s call.

I am an American Airman.

My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.

I am faithful to a proud heritage,

A tradition of honor,

And a legacy of valor.

I am an American Airman.

Guardian of freedom and justice,

My Nation’s sword and shield,

Its Sentry and avenger.

I defend my Country with my life.

I am an American Airman,

Wingman, Leader, Warrior.

I will never leave an Airman behind,

I will never falter,

And I will not fail.

Lt Col Hanson, Erik 30-May-17

1Lt Adkins, Nicholas 21-May-17

TSgt Macken, Robert 15-May-17

TSgt Albee, Rachel 15-May-17

TSgt Broome, Peter 1-Jun-17

TSgt Phipps, Andrew 1-Jun-17

TSgt Scheuermann, Shawn 1-Jun-17

TSgt Steffes, Robert 1-Jun-17

TSgt Kirk, Anthony 1-Jun-17

TSgt Baumert, Joseph 1-Jun-17

SSgt Stern, Matthew 1-Jun-17

SSgt Hamilton, Jacob 1-Jun-17

SSgt Joiner, Kyle 1-Jun-17

SrA Hopp, Justin 15-May-17

SrA Burger, Jacob 1-Jun-17

A1C Etter, Paxton 15-May-17

A1C Gunderson, Benjamin 1-Jun-17

A1C Stich, Isaac 1-Jun-17

A1C Struble, Caleb 1-Jun-17

A1C Beschen, Jerid 1-Jun-17

Maj Roth, Ryan DTOC 1-Jun-17

SSgt Jensen, Zachary CES 19-May-17

SSgt Ward, Robert FSS 15-May-17

SSgt McPherson, Andrew ISS 18-May-17

SSgt Lozano, Alberto MDG 24-May-17

SrA Johnson, Adam COS 28-Apr-17

A1C Cushing, Jasmine OSS 19-May-17

A1C Reeves, Josiah ISRG 25-May-17

A1C Walley, Josiah OSS 1-Jun-17

AB Hudson, Haley FSS 18-May-17

AB Davis, Reyno COS 18-May-17

AB Bartlett, Thomas COS 18-May-17

AB Bontrager, Alexis COS 17-May-17

Moving On

Col Duong, Jim MDG 15-May-17

Lt Col Sheridan, Todd DTOC 31-Jul-17

SMSgt Berry, Richard LRS 28-Jun-17

MSgt Strong, George MDG 31-May-17

MSgt Andersen, Alex ATKS 26-Jun-17

MSgt McKinley, Phillip CES 3-Jul-17

MSgt Farrell, Geoffrey 232 IS 29-Jul-17

MSgt Royer, Marsallyn MDG 31-Jul-17

TSgt Schomberg, Luke CF 17-May-17

TSgt Sirna, Nicholas WG 15-Jun-17

SSgt Tinta, Brandon SFS 7-May-17

SrA Stonehocker, Christopher CES 18-Jun-17

A1C Law, Savannah SFS 30-May-17

A1C Vespestad, Drew FSS 21-Jun-17

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PSYCHOLOGY

We will feature a different homebrew tasting on tap at the Snakepit Lounge the day before drill week-end. Donations to cover the cost of materials are welcome; all profits will be donated to the Snakepit. Friday June 9th, the Featured Beer is:

10 June, RE MSgt Andersen, WG CLSRM, @ 1230

10 June, RE MSgt McKinley, CE CLSRM @ 1300

10 June, RE SMSgt Berry, WG CLSRM @ 1500

10 June, RE MSgt Farrell, DFAC @ 1530

11 June, PR Lt. Col. Hanson MDG @ 0700

11 June, SNCO Prof. Development

11 June, RE MSgt Royer DFAC @1430

JUNE UTA EVENTS

June is PTSD Awareness Month

DPH Office –Jenny Schoer, MSW, LISW

June is designated as PTSD awareness month. After a traumatic event, most people have painful memories. For many

people, the effects of the event fade over time. But for others, the memories, thoughts and feelings don't go away - even

months or years after the event is over. In efforts to create awareness and continue to grow in our knowledge about

mental health I am going to challenge you to use this month to learn at least one new fact about PTSD that you didn’t

know prior to, but be careful sometimes what we think are facts are actually long lived myths.

If you’re not sure what you know about PTSD is fact or myth then check out this site created by Real Warriors at http://www.realwarriors.net/active/treatment/ptsdmyths.php . Here they talk about 5 common myths regarding to PTSD and the military. If you or someone you know needs help or would like more information please don’t hesitate to call Jenny Schoer, Direc-tor of Psychological Health (DPH) at 515-261-8212. All 132d Wing members and dependents are eligible for services.

ENVIRONMENTAL Volunteer with the Polk County Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board (PCCB) was created by the voters of Polk County in 1956 to acquire, develop, and maintain areas devoted to conservation and public recreation. PCCB’s mission is to provide the county’s citizens with quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and long term protection of Polk County’s natural heritage. Visit PCCB’s website to discover many short and long term volunteer opportunities. Examples of opportunities include

maintaining wildlife areas and nature trails, teaching environmental education classes to school children, and conduct-

ing ecological and biological resource inventories. This is a perfect excuse to get you and

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SAPR CORNER

“Send her to the depths of hell to never see the light of day”

Ann McMillan,

SARC, 132d Wing

In 1972 I joined the US Army and began my firsthand experience of sexual harassment, the continuum of harm

leading to sexual assaults and how people respond within the military environment. I was stationed at the Penta-

gon and in Panama, the only female military member in those units, only female military in Panama.

In 2004 while working for the Coast Guard, H.R.5391 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) was passed “To reduce sex-

ual assault and domestic violence involving members of the Armed Forces and their family members and partners

through enhanced programs of prevention and deterrence, enhanced programs of victims services, and strength-

ened provisions for prosecution of assailants, and for other purposes.” https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-

congress/house-bill/5391/text Thus began the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and oversight by

Congress.

Much has changed and still some regrettably remains the same. The first great change was the option of restricted

reporting for victims. Some victims of this crime want care, assistant, options and time to think, without an investi-

gation. As long as we stay true to this and don’t try to influence their decision, in my opinion it will remain one of the

best changes in the beginning. Another great change I have seen is the choice for the victim to have a special vic-

tims counsel. An attorney that represents the interest of the victim.

What remains the same? Sexual harassment, yes. Sexual assaults, yes. Are the numbers lowering? It’s hard to

tell. People know the language for training purposes. But training is not about regurgitating information it is about

and should be about a behavior change. And that is hard to identify when what happens in small environments and

behind closed doors fights with group cohesiveness. And sometimes you just don’t want to be the one. The one

who speaks up about what is said or done and then suffer the looks, isolation and sometimes retaliation that results.

My first big memorable experience with sexual harassment in the military I worked in an office with a many star

General and his Colonel executive officer. It was the Colonel’s comment about drinking in the nude and my re-

sponse that introduced me to the realities of the military, retaliation and how others can really have your back. No,

even though he wanted to “send her to the depths of hell to never see the light of day” I was protected by Ser-

geants, moved to another office, and worked among a great group of people. When I left for the day, the sun was

still shinning. I learned a lesson I have seen so often in the years. Where there can be those unsavory people

working in our misted and there can be those who disagree but remain silent. There are also those who bring light

and hope and a better experience. To this day, I can still see his face and I can still see the faces of the Sergeants

who helped me. Don’t give up.

My question. Which one are you?

Confidential crisis intervention, support and information to members of the DoD community who have been sexually assaulted. Work: 261-8207 - Local 24/7 sexual assault response: 515-371-2743

24/7 online help: www.Safehelpline.org or call DSN: 877-995-5247- Commercial: 94 877-995-5247

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SAFETY

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132D WING ABOUT ME: 132D ISRG

Standardization and Evaluation Office and Special Security Office The 132 ISRG Stan/Eval office provides the 132 ISRG Commander with a tool to validate mission readiness and effectiveness of

the groups’ Geospatial Targeting Squadrons. This readiness and effectiveness is accessed by the Stan/Eval office through

knowledge exams and performance evaluations, with the overall intent of ensuring members are trained to meet mission re-

quirements and comply with all targeting guidance and regulations. This office has a direct connection to the 132 ISRG Group

Commander, providing an un-bias snap shot of Geospatial Targeting Production Squadron quality and process standardization.

This office manages 12 different qualifications and certifications for Combat Mission Ready 95 analysts. These qualifications and

certifications range from Weaponeering, Target Graphics, Collateral Damage Estimation, Battle Damage Assessment, Precise

Point Mensuration, Intermediate Target Development, Intelligence Evaluator, and Quality Control Analyst. Stan/Eval ensures

these qualifications/certifications remain current through periodic and spot evaluations.

Additionally, the 132 ISRG Stan/Eval office is responsible for identifying potential trending issues that may have a negative impact

on mission effectiveness. If an issue is identified as being a negative trend in targeting production, (e.g. several analysts are not

labeling GPS coordinates correctly) Stan/Eval will take action to determine if the trend is a training deficiency, inefficient guid-

ance/process, or Analyst error. The office will then work with the Training and Targeting Production Squadrons’ supervision to

correct the negative trend.

How does Stan/Eval fit into the overall mission? The two 132 ISRG Targeting Production Squadrons set the mission require-

ments/standards based on the targeting enterprise production demand. The 132 ISRG Training Squadron then develops a pro-

gram to effectively train members to those mission requirements/standards. Stan/Eval then comes in to measure the effective-

ness of that training and the adherence to those mission requirements/standards set by production.

In all, this office ensures 132 ISRG Analysts are being trained effectively, guidance is adhered to, and the unit is producing the

highest quality of Geospatial Intelligence products to be used in worldwide air operations.

The 132 ISRG Special Security Office (SSO), which reports directly to the Group Commander, manages Sensitive Compartmented

Information (SCI) security programs and oversees SCI security functions within the units Sensitive Compartmented Information

Facility (SCIF).

This office maintains appropriate accreditation documentation for the SCIF, communications systems, and information systems.

The SSO ensures the SCIF is secure at all times and conducts continuous self-inspections that are required to retain the SCIF ac-

creditation through the ANG A2/SSO, the Defense Intelligence Agency and Counterintelligence and Security Office. Without prop-

er accreditation documentation, the 132 ISRG would not be able to perform its Geospatial Targeting mission at the SCI level.

Additionally, the 132 ISRG SSO controls the dissemination of classified information to only persons authorized access to the infor-

mation and have an established need to know. The SSO must account for, control, transmit, transport, package, and safeguard

SCI at all times. This includes providing authorized means for destruction of SCI material. To control SCI, the SSO also conducts a

continuing SCI security education training and awareness programs to ensure all SCI-indoctrinated individuals within the unit are

kept apprised of the requirements and guidelines to handle SCI material.

Lastly, SSO personnel maintains the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to accurately reflect unit members’ security

clearance information, which includes clearance investigation statuses. The SSO utilizes JPAS to initiate clearances, document

changes in the individual’s life that may affect their clearance level, and serve as the official channel for certifying SCI visitor

clearances for 132 ISRG SCIF access.

The 132 ISRG SSO’s responsibility is paramount to mission operations. Controlling both classified information and personnel’s

top secret security clearances to ensure classified information is protected at all levels.

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Veterans Stand down is an opportunity to help Veterans in need get needed services and help with items such as meals, cloth-

ing, haircuts, dental care, job leads, state issued identification cards and more. We help over 1000 people each year as our stand

down is one of the biggest and most successful in the entire nation.

Helping with the annual stand down has re-opened my eyes to what the definition of need is each and every year. So many

people are appreciative and a few even personally thanked me, the experience brings a smile to my face every time. It is nice to

get outside of the gates and share with the local community.

This is a great opportunity to help those less fortunate, and it shows people in the community that we care about those less for-

tunate. Please consider helping with this community outreach project. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the com-

munity and looks good on your EPR.

This year we will be at the corner of E12th and Des Moines Street near I-235 (you can see East D.M. High School across the inter-

state). We will be setting up tents and fencing on Thursday the 14th of September and tearing down on Sunday the 17th, start

time on both days will be 0800 hrs. You may volunteer for one or both days, any help will be greatly appreciated.

If you would like to help out this year you can contact me at DSN: 261-8553 or you can send an E-Mail to my account and I will

put your name on the list and contact you afterwards.

This event will be here sooner than you realize and I hope to hear from you during June UTA, Thanks MSgt John Connett 132d

LRS.

VETERAN STAND DOWN

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The 132d Chiefs Council cordially invites top three NCO’s to participate in the SNCO Professional Develop-ment Call. This time is designed to provide senior NCOs with knowledge and insight on leadership and opera-

tional concepts within the Wing.

Who: All current E-7, E-8 and E-9’s

Where: Wing Classroom

When: Sunday, June 11th 2017, 1000-1130

Briefing Topics

Understanding the Why: Chief Brooner

ISRG SME: Chief Holwegner

STEPP Promotion: Chief Stock

Professional Military Education; Chief Lawrence

Open Forum with 132d Chiefs

AFI 36-2618 5.1.6

Be an active, visible leader. Deliberately develop junior enlisted Airman, NCO’s and fellow SNCO’s into better followers, leaders and supervisors.

First recipients of the 132d Wing Legacy Award:

SSgt Teague Bohlke, 232 Intel Sqn SSgt Nathan Subra, COS SrA Matthew Stern, CE

SrA Josh Struble, 233 Intel Sqn A1C Matthew Hayes, OSS

A1C Bradley Waterman, CF

These Airmen referred recruiting applicants that lead to enlistment into the Iowa Air National Guard. In addition to the Legacy Award, these Armen are given a one hour time off award.

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FAILING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

Written by

Kevin Brooner, CMSgt

132d OSS Superintendent

Have you ever heard the term “Mess up, move up”, or something very similar? I am pretty sure that is how I made Chief. I have done several things wrong during my career. But the key to my success is that I learned from my mistakes, quickly made course corrections, strived not to repeat past errors and most im-portantly owned my mistake. I believe all of us are similar in some respects. Sometimes we take the wrong path, and only through intervention of our mentors does success reveal itself.

Growing up in the 70s the term “Latch key kid” was coined for the freedom children had to roam while parents worked. I was allowed to stretch the boundaries and in most cases no one got hurt and nothing was destroyed. But when things didn’t go as planned and embarrassing mistakes happened, what family, friends and neighbors did to correct my ways by setting me on the path of success was key. They respected the fact that people learn from mistakes and mentored me on acceptable standards that allow me to be successful, not only as a young man, but also as an Airman in the USAF.

Having a set of standards is essential in the USAF. From day one of your AF career, standards have been thrusted upon you. These standards are an attempt to prevent accidents and embarrassing events for yourself and the USAF. I would like to key in on the Enlisted Force Structure AFI 36-2618, sometimes called the “Little Brown book”. In this AFI, there are many times it calls for NCO’s to promote a culture, followed by statements such as, mastering technical tasks, supporting mission requirements and mentoring fellow NCOs, as examples. I feel one paragraph is very telling. 5.1.6 states: “Be an active leader. Deliberately develop jun-ior enlisted Airman, NCO’s and fellow SNCO’s into better followers, leaders and supervisors”. Throughout my career someone took the time to correct my path, develop my understanding and commended my positive decisions and outcomes. How are you mentoring others?

Knowingly or unknowingly you are mentoring others. The real question is, are you mentoring in the manner that allows the Airman to be successful in the Air Force? Are you providing leadership that allows timely career progression by supporting PME, skill based training, and college level academics in partnership with civilian employment and family needs. Your invaluable corporate knowledge of our organization is also necessary for mentoring success. Knowing the pitfalls and giving proper direction not only helps our Airman but allows our Wing to grow.

I challenge you to professionally mentor our Wing personnel by supporting AF standards in a positive manner. Lead by example, set expectations, and provide honest feedback. Your Airman will fail. However, your mentorship will guide our Airman in a manner that allows them to fail their way to success.


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