Air Force Releases New Mission Statement the Program,” Sergeant Isom Said

Air Force Releases New Mission Statement the Program,” Sergeant Isom Said

VOL. 45 NO.50 DECEMBER 16, 2005 Academy safer with 333-RIDE program Academy Public Affairs The base’s 333-RIDE program helps Academy members get home safely. The program is available to all active-duty, cadets, spouses and Academy employee ID cardholders. Designated drivers will pick up callers from private or public loca- tions. Callers are provided a safe ride home or to a private residence only. Drivers are also available for military functions like retirements, promo- tion ceremonies, dinings-in and dinings-out. “The program is not designed to be a taxi service, but a safe ride home when someone’s initial plan falls through,” said Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Isom, 333-RIDE program coordi- nator. Sergeant Isom has been heading the program since it stood up in April 2003. “Getting the program off the Photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Monte Volk ground was the easy part, thanks largely to Chief Master Sgt. Karen Reflections of 2005 Jacobs from the 10th Communications With the year winding down, the Academy Spirit looks back at the highlights of 2005 (see Pages 17-19). This is Squadron for providing the program the final Academy Spirit issue of the year. The next issue hits stands Jan. 6, 2006. cell phones and Senior Airman Christian Craig from the 10th Security Forces Squadron who maintains our cell phone issue and turn-in part of Air Force releases new mission statement the program,” Sergeant Isom said. By Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle can destroy a target anywhere in the world.” “Getting volunteers is the tricky part.” Air Force Print News The term cyberspace includes network According to Sergeant Isom, most security, data transmission and the sharing of the program’s volunteers come WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The real- of information. from the 10th Medical Group, but ities of the world have changed dramati- “We have quite a few of our Airmen more are needed. The Rising 6, Top cally since the creation of the Air Force dedicated to cyberspace ... from security 3 and Company Grade Officers’ in 1947, and continue to change almost awareness, making sure the networks can’t Council are working with their daily. be penetrated, as well as figuring out coun- members to get volunteers for the With these changes in mind, Air Force termeasures,” Secretary Wynne said. “The 333-RIDE program. leaders released a new mission statement Air Force is a natural leader in the cyber Although this program is spon- Dec. 7 that defines the current and future world and we thought it would be best to sored by the Rising 6, anyone can direction of the Air Force. recognize that talent.” volunteer, including officers, enlisted “Today, our world is fast paced, in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. Adversaries of the United States will members, spouses or civilian volun- constantly shifting and filled with a wide The statement includes two new use any method or venue necessary to teers. range of challenges,” Secretary of the Air concepts, “sovereign options” and “cyber- contest America, and it is an Airman’s For more information or to volun- Force Michael W. Wynne and Air Force space,” which the secretary and chief calling to dominate air, space and cyber- teer for the program, e-mail Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley defined. space, the leaders said. [email protected]. wrote in a joint Letter to Airmen. “Our They said having sovereign options is “If we can decisively and consistently mission is our guiding compass, and now the essence of being a superpower. control these commons, then we will deter Inside more than ever we need it to be clear and “Our task is to provide the president, countless conflicts,” they said. “If our precise.” the combatant commanders, and our nation enemies underestimate our resolve, then Commentary . Page 2 The mission statement defines the with an array of options ... options that are we will fly, fight, and destroy them.” News . Pages 3-12 “where and what” the Air Force accom- not limited by the tyranny of distance, the Using past air power pioneers as exam- Feature . Pages 13-1813-19 plishes on a daily basis: urgency of time, or the strength of our ples of understanding the mission, they The mission of the United States Air enemy’s defenses,” they said. “With one said, “ The Air Force’s mission statement Sports . Pages 19-2020-22 Force is to deliver sovereign options for hand the Air Force can deliver humani- has evolved over time, but it does not Community . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Pages . Page 21-22 23 the defense of the United States of America tarian assistance to the farthest reaches of change the nature of who we are or what and its global interests — to fly and fight the globe, while with the other hand we we do.” Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY December 16, 2005 At the core Air Force By Chief Master Sgt. Rodney McKinley Whether we are TDY to Texas, Turkey, India or Command Chief Master Sergeant, Pacific Air Forces Iraq, we are the Air Force. When you’re TDY, your performance off duty is leaders send HICKAM AFB, Hawaii — The core is the as important as your performance on duty. Your center, the very foundation, the innermost and most actions while TDY can affect your squadron, your intimate part of a thing. The core is heart of the wing, your major command and the Air Force as a holiday message matter. whole — in addition to your family and your career. When we joined the Air Force, we became part of If you still have the perception that you can relax The following holiday message is from a unique culture, and its foundation is our core values, your moral standards when you are TDY, you need to Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne, Air central to all we do and all we are: integrity first, take a good, hard look at yourself. The Air Force has Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley and service before self, and excellence in all we do. no room for you on its team. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Our Air Force culture and these core values give Team members look out for each other. Airmen Murray: us a design, not only for duty, but for our whole lives. take care of Airmen. “As 2005 draws to a close, we have the oppor- The core values apply everywhere, all the time. It’s the wingman concept — the confidence we tunity to reflect on the past year and prepare As Airmen in the world’s greatest air and space force, are not flying alone. Someone else is looking out for ourselves for 2006. For many of us, this season we represent the Air Force. us to keep us on track and out of trouble. brings to mind a yearning for peace. We are Airmen whether we’re at our home station The wingman concept stretches from top to Unfortunately, the enemies of peace are chal- or deployed on a temporary duty assignment. bottom — it means commanders and supervisors at lenging those of us who promote liberty, tolerance The old notion that “what goes TDY, stays TDY” all levels being fully engaged with their Airmen, not and respect for human rights. That is why your is simply that: a useless, outdated notion. It has no only at home, but at TDY locations as well. service is vital to our nation. In this season of gift place in today’s Air Force. The senior leaders of the It means setting the right example, whether you’re giving, it is one of the greatest gifts you could United States and the Air Force across the board work an airman basic or a general. You have a responsi- bestow on your countrymen. hard to establish and maintain cordial relationships bility, not only to yourself but to your coworkers and “We have seen this gift you have generously with our allies around the world. the Air Force, to be a good wingman. given – and not just to America, but to all nations. As guests in those countries where we are TDY, Let me re-emphasize: most of our Airmen already You brought food, shelter and security to those we must be aware our behavior can affect our relation- take the core values to heart. Integrity, service and whose lives were devastated by the tsunami in ships with the people of those countries — for better excellence are simply part of their daily lives — at the Asia and the Indian subcontinent. You saved lives or worse. core of who they are. and restored services to those who felt the When we were kids, our parents always cautioned But when even one of our Airmen misbehaves immense destruction of hurricanes Katrina and us to “be on our best behavior” when we were guests while TDY, it can impact the public perception of the Rita. You provided the conditions for the people anywhere. We’re adults now, responsible for our own entire Air Force. of Afghanistan and Iraq to experience the gift of behavior, and if we follow the core values, we are We can’t afford to let that happen. Ever. democracy. You have created the shield that always on our best behavior. When you’re TDY in an unfamiliar place, take a protects America, flying countless sorties over our Most Airmen live the core values daily. But it buddy with you when you’re going out. Be aware of homeland. And you have given the gift of national takes only a few — choosing to ignore those princi- yourself and look out for each other.

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