WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee
James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of
the Air Force James A. Cody issued the following message to the Airmen of the
United States Air Force:
Being an Airman is more than a job. When we voluntarily
raised our right hands and took an oath to support and defend the Constitution
of the United States, we became members of the profession of arms. Underpinning
that profession is the sacred trust given to us by the American people. To meet
their expectations, we must build our lives and shape our service on the
foundation of our core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self and
Excellence In All We Do.
Throughout our history as a service, Airmen with tremendous
moral courage have taught us there is no replacement for virtue, character,
dignity and respect. Today’s Airmen -- active, Guard, Reserve and civilian --
must continue this tradition.
When Airmen fail to live up to our core values, the
reputation of all who serve is tarnished. We must have the strength of
character to do and say the right things at the right times, always with
diplomacy, tact and respect. Being a wingman does not mean protecting those who
lack integrity or fail to uphold the core values; it means not tolerating them.
You are accountable not only for your actions, but also for failing to take
action if you see bad behavior.
Today we challenge each and every Airman to reaffirm their
commitment to our core values by finding new ways to live these values each and
every day. This reaffirmation will strengthen the trust between Airmen, and our
commitment to one another. It also reassures the American public we are worthy
of their trust.
Thank you for representing the Air Force so well and
exhibiting pride and courage in our service. If you have questions about our
core values, please seek out guidance and assistance from people who can help:
commanders, first sergeants, chaplains and inspectors general are available to
provide counsel and advice. Because of who we are, and what we do, Integrity,
Service and Excellence carry special meaning for all of us.
Always remember that it is an honor to be called “Airman.”
We must earn that honor, every day.
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