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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64Th Year • No. 16 • APRIL 23, 2010 A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 16 • APRIL 23, 2010 INSIDE ... LEAVE POLICY EMPHASIZED, P3 ... HOT-WEATHER LIMITS, P7 ... CASH FOR BRIGHT IDEAS, P10 ... RO-HAWK TRACK TEAMS HEAD TO REGIONALS, P12 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD APRIL 23, 2010 APRIL 23, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER NEWS Ambassadors from each of the local military installations ride with Gen. Stephen Lorenz (second from back), Air TIMELY MATTER Lorenz on Leadership – Motivation Education and Training Command commander, in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade Monday as part of Fiesta. By Gen. Stephen Lorenz other words, leaders must needs. They should consciously select a Photo by Steve Thurow Officials emphasize adherence to leave policy Air Education and Training Command adapt differently to each leadership style or customized commander situation. Situational approach in order to create a certain By Robert Goetz are not taking the appropriate leave. leadership is how we effect. For most situations, mission 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “That’s wrong,” Mr. Solano said. “Failure to These are challenging keep our organizations accomplishment will be the effect, the “Failure to take the appropriate take the appropriate leave and documenting it (on times for our Air Force. We motivated and headed in end goal. However, before one can WINGSPREAD Abuses of the Air Force’s absence and leave policy their time cards) could lead to disciplinary action, have been engaged in com- the best direction. achieve such an effect, situational lead- can have dire consequences, including loss of job. leave and documenting it (on up to and including dismissal.” bat operations since 1990 We all have unique ership must be used to motivate others But the way for civilian employees to avoid such He said knowingly certifying a time card that 502nd Air Base Wing their time cards) could lead to and are balancing limited leadership styles. Some of toward success. After all, a motivated an outcome is simple, say human resource spe- contains inaccurate information is “falsifying a Operating Location Bravo resources against an aggres- us probably smile a little force can move mountains. cialists at Randolph. disciplinary action, up to and government document.” Editorial Staff sive operations tempo. We too much while others not Motivation is an interesting concept. “If you leave work early, make sure you’re taking Rodney Morris, 902nd FSS employee relations Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick including dismissal.” are once again adjusting to quite enough. We all fit In some situations, motivation is more leave in accordance with regulations,” said Jesse specialist, said commanders establish duty hours Commander maintain our authorized end somewhere along a lead- spontaneous and flows from the heart. Solano, 902nd Force Support Squadron Workforce Jesse Solano for various organizations. One common work day is 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst strength while juggling prior- ership continuum, where In others, motivation is far from intrin- Effectiveness Element chief. “You must have leave 902nd Force Support Squadron 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with 45 to 60 minutes set ities within a leveling budget. Many of the ends are defined by the extremes. sic and needs a little added emphasis Deputy Chief of Public Affairs approved by your supervisor and document that you Workforce Effectiveness Element chief aside for lunch. our aircraft are beyond expected serv- Although you may feel most comfort- from the top. I call it “added emphasis” Senior Airman Katie Hickerson will be away from work.” “Employees are expected to work that entire shift ice lives and current operations are able in one region of that continuum, because sometimes your organization Editor The Air Force’s absence and leave policy is spelled unless a need arises, then leave is required,” he aging them even faster. Handling all realize that every leader will have to won’t be too thrilled with the changes Robert Goetz out in Air Force Instruction 36-815, which explains said. “Examples are medical emergencies, doctor these demands will be challenging – it utilize approaches from the full range of after they’re announced. It may feel like Sean Bowlin how much leave employees earn and when and under must follow in requesting and using leave” and “ensure appointments and pre-scheduled events such as will not be fun. the continuum in response to different you are marching your team uphill and Staff Writers what conditions employees are granted annual leave, that all absences from duty are appropriately charged school activities. But you must get your supervisor’s This is where leadership comes into challenges. A career brings many lead- into the wind. Maggie Armstrong sick leave, leave without pay and other specialized according to applicable laws and regulations.” approval prior to leaving work.” play. Whether at work or at home, ership challenges and leaders must A leader must look at each challenge, Graphic Designer forms of leave and absence. • Employees are required to “be dependable and regu- According to regulations, employees who leave work everyone has issues. As some issues are adapt to meet each one. develop a plan and push for success. AFI 36-815 also sets out requirements for installation larly report for work” and “report unexpected without approved leave are considered absent without resolved, others are always waiting in After all, some challenges will require As part of their plan, leaders must commanders, supervisors and employees alike: absences to the supervisor and request approval for leave, and their timecards should be coded that way. Wingspread Office line to take their places. The “pay me leaders to soften their approaches. For develop the motivation necessary to • Responsibilities for commanders or their designated the absence according to established policies.” Mr. Solano said other examples of abuses are coming 1150 5th Street East now or pay me later” mindset is example, someone in the organization assist their organizations through the civilian personnel officers include administering leave Though AFI 36-815 clearly states compliance with to work late or taking long lunches, circumstances that Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 exhausting. It is up to each organiza- may be directly affected by our end challenges. In the end, people don’t quit according to law and regulation and identifying and the policy is mandatory, abuses can happen. also must be documented as absent without leave. But tion’s leadership to set the tone, moti- strength reductions. Maybe the unit will their jobs (despite all the challenges we Phone: (210) 652-5760 Fax: (210) 652-3142 promptly correcting sick leave abuses. “Most people are honest,” Mr. Solano said, “but he said supervisors may excuse employees if they are vate the workplace and create a sus- suffer the loss of one of its members. face each and every day) – they quit • Supervisors must “ensure that all employees under there are exceptions we have to deal with.” tainable culture of success. After all, we Other situations will require a stern their bosses. The art of motivating Wingspread Advertisements Prime Time Military Newspapers their supervision are informed of the procedure they He said some people are leaving work early but See POLICY P4 want our Airmen to invest themselves approach. This may be necessary when organizations through challenges is one 2203 S. Hackberry in our service and our mission. accountability and disciplinary chal- of the keys to any leaders’ success. San Antonio, Texas 78210 So, how can a leader attack such lenges confront the organization or Today, more than ever before, we Phone: (210) 534-8848 challenges and create sustainable some of its personnel. Effective leaders need leaders of intellect who value the Wingspread e-mail excellence? We all know that it isn’t must be able to approach difficult deci- power of thought and innovative [email protected] easy to do. It will take dedication and sions or situations with the entire con- approaches. After all, having leaders Tutor.com – a 24-7 solution to homework questions objectivity … and a lot of patience and tinuum at their disposal. who think, assess challenges objectively By Sean Bowlin executive, said the free service provid- perseverance. Along the way, tough In the end, a leader must approach a and motivate their teams to succeed is This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs ed by the Department of Defense- decisions will be required and each challenge with an eye toward crafting a what makes us the formidable fighting exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- endorsed company authorized to work will call for a tailored approach. In solution to meet their organizational force we are today. mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Educators, students, family members, with the Air Force since January, pro- Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Airmen and their leaders on Randolph vides a secure online classroom envi- by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Air Force Base learned last week that ronment. It includes real-time chat fea- Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected] Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including for those Airmen or family members tures and an interactive whiteboard The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command or inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the confused by homework, there’s now help with screened advisers ready to assist the appropriate responsible agency action.
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