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Vol. 39, No. 14 Friday, March 26, 2010 www.macdill.af.mil A BLAST! 2010 AirFest wows Tampa Bay - page 12 Photos by Staff Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr. COMMENTARY I’m a servant, and proud of it by Col. James “Slim” Morgan swered those questions in the positive. You 6 OG/CC need to know that servicemembers like you Have you ever wondered why the military make a huge difference, even when you don’t is called “the Service?” It is no accident. The see it. I need go no further than recent events members of the military have proven time in Haiti. Since the earthquake, over 325 and again that they are truly servants to relief missions have flown through MacDill their country, their community and the world. and made a difference in the lives of thou- I believe this description of the Service, and sands of people! You might ask, “How does servicemembers, sets the standard that all my job matter?” It matters because our mis- of us should strive to attain. While “Service sion could not be accomplished without every before Self” is a stated core value of the U.S. member. Sure you won’t impact every mission Air Force, I believe it is the foundation for all and your impact may be indirect, but what servicemembers in all military branches. you do matters. That said I also realize how the long hours, Take the 3-level in the DFAC who made the multiple deployments, challenging issues, box lunches for the aircrew who flew the long family separations and sacrifices can start missions…or the bus driver who took the AE one doubting the worth of their service. With crew from the hotel to the aircraft, so they, in a mere 6% of the American population serving turn, could go to Haiti and save lives…or the in the military, it can seem that we make no fuels technician who troubleshoots and re- difference. After all, what can so few do? It pairs a leak and saves the mission…or the bil- is the rare servicemember who hasn’t gone leting reservationist who made sure the flight through this phase. crew had rooms so they could get crew rest. I For me, it was when I hit 20 years and could go on, but my point has been made. You faced the decision of staying in or retiring. and I are servants who make a difference in I looked at my accomplishments and bal- the lives of many people…even those we will anced them against what I had put my family never meet! through. I was TDY for 9+ years of my first Undoubtedly, you and your families will 20, my two oldest attended 3 high schools have to make sacrifices as you continue to Col. James “Slim” Morgan each, my youngest lived in 4 states before she serve. Sacrifice is a natural part of service. turned 4, my wife gave up an established ca- Think of anyone you respect for their service, worth it, just remind yourself that you have reer, and I had missed countless holidays and you will see that they also made sacrifices: chosen to be in the service of the United family events. Sure, I had a successful ca- Mother Theresa, Ghandi, Martin Luther King States and what you do matters...what you reer, and was doing what I loved. But I kept Jr, your first sergeant, your commander and do makes a difference...what you do is honor- coming back to two questions: “Had it been yes, YOU. able and right…what you do is SERVE. I am worth it?” and “Was I making a difference?” So the next time you start wondering if honored to serve with you and I thank you for Since I hit 25 years in May, I obviously an- what you do counts or if your sacrifices are your service and sacrifice! the Air Force or the 6th Air Mobility Wing. 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The drug offenses included wrongful use of marijuana, wrongful use, possession, and distribution of prescription drugs, and use of in- toxicating substances such as “spice.” Pursuant NEWS/FEATURES: page 4 to AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.55.2 and section 6K, members who are found to abuse drugs will Chief’s Group award be discharged unless they meet seven specific retention criteria and are granted a waiver by the General Court-Martial Convening Authority. DIAMOND SHARP: page 8 On Oct. 23, 2009, an airman first class from the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron This week’s winner received Article 15 nonjudicial punishment for disrespecting an officer and failure to go. His duction to the grade of staff sergeant, forfeiture punishment consisted of a reduction to the of $250.00 for two months, and a Reprimand. NEWS/FEATURES: page 12 grade of airman basic, suspended forfeitures of On Dec. 6, 2009, an airman first class from $699.00 for two months, and a Reprimand. the 6th Security Forces Squadron received Ar- On Nov. 4, 2009, an airman first class from ticle 15 NJP for drunken incapacitation for du- AirFest a blast the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron received ty and being AWOL. His punishment consisted Article 15 NJP for wrongful use of marijuana. of a reduction of grade to airman, suspended His punishment consisted of a reduction to air- forfeiture of $784.00 for a month, and a Repri- COMMUNITY: page 20 man and a Reprimand. mand. On Nov. 9, 2009, an airman first class from On Dec. 11, 2009, an airman first class from Events, movies, more... the 6th Dental Squadron received Article 15 the 6th Communications Squadron received Ar- NJP for misusing a government travel card, ticle 15 NJP for distributing a controlled sub- failing to secure medical records, and failure to stance. Her punishment consisted of a reduc- go. His punishment consisted of a reduction to tion to the grade of airman and a Reprimand. the grade of airman, 20 days extra duty, and a On Dec. 14, 2009, an airman from the 6th Reprimand. Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received Ar- On Nov. 16, 2009, an airman first class from ticle 15 NJP for possessing the intoxicating the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron re- substance “spice,” in violation of an AMC/CC ceived Article 15 NJP for wrongful use of mari- general order. His punishment consisted of a juana. His punishment consisted of a reduction reduction to the grade of airman basic and a to the grade of airman and a Reprimand. Reprimand. On Nov. 18, 2009, an airman first class from On Jan. 8, an airman from the 6th Commu- the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron re- nications Squadron received Article 15 NJP for ceived Article 15 NJP for making a false official using a fake ID and underage drinking. His statement and failure to go. His punishment punishment consisted of a suspended reduc- 6 AMW DUI Prevention Corner consisted of a reduction to the grade of airman tion to the grade of airman basic, forfeiture of $100.00 for two months, and a Reprimand. DUIDUI this this year: year: 1 1 (3 (Jan. Jan 3) 10) basic, forfeiture of $699.00 for two months, and a Reprimand. On Jan. 12, a senior airman from the 6th DUIs lastlast year: 11 11 Safety is a state of mind. On Nov. 23, 2009, a technical sergeant from Security Forces Squadron received Article 15 CreateAccidents a sound are the driving result planof the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron received NJP for possessing the intoxicating substance before youan absent drink; mind.and stick to it! Article 15 NJP for being Absent Without Leave.