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Thunderbolt NEWS 15April 15, 2016
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ATAAPS becomes Chaplain’s thoughts ...
Senior Airman Devante Williams
mandatory for all civilian “A bird doesn’t sing because it many military newspapers but the first
Capt. Joseph Walker, 62nd Fighter has an answer, it sings because it time I read the phrase above it hit me
6TXDGURQÀLJKWFRPPDQGHUDQG=DFN employees on Luke AFB has a song.” square in the face. We can take a lesson
³=PDQ´$QGHUVRQSRVHVZLWKWKH from her wise words that while yes it is
F-35 helmet April 7. Anderson received A Memorandum of Understand- ~Maya Angelou very important to work hard and to take
the tour as part of the pilot for a day pro- ing (MOU) directing the use of the care of our responsibilities like mature
gram, which provides children who have Automated Time and Attendance We live in a fast-paced world. As adults, it’s also very important to remem-
serious or chronic conditions an oppor- Production System (ATAAPS) airmen we operate in a competitive en- ber the simple joys of living: a beautiful
WXQLW\WREHSDUWRIDÀ\LQJVTXDGURQIRU was approved between Local 1547 vironment where high performance and sunset, a smile from your significant
an entire day (Union) and Luke AFB on, 29 March expertise is required both for mission other or child, a good conversation with
2016. This MOU implements the accomplishment and for career develop- a friend. Birds don’t sing beautifully
requirement for bargaining unit ment. The older I get, as family and work because they have an answer, they sing
employees to input their time and demands pile up, I find myself more and because they have a song. Take a few
attendance into ATAAPS and cov- more engrossed in all the details and moments to remember which simple
ers all appropriated funded employ- agendas of life. I try to write everything things really inspire you…and then take
ees represented by the Union. In down on my calendar and keep detailed a moment to evaluate if you are “singing”,
accordance with the MOU, the 56 notes of my responsibilities so no mat- if the natural joy and satisfaction that
CPTS will provide one-time train- ter who asks me a question, I have the comes from those things is emanating
ing on the ATAAPS system to all answer. I always want to be prepared from you like a bird singing in a tree. I
employees not currently using the to meet the needs of my family and my hope you will take the time occasionally
system. After the initial training, job. Sometimes late at night I stop and to simply be; to enjoy the simple things
employees having difficulties with think, “I can’t believe I’m already this that can make life oh so sweet; that will
the computer functions necessary age that my kids are already their ages, put a song in your heart.
for ATAAPS operation may request where has the time gone?” One of the
additional, personalized training consequences of living such fast-paced, Thank you for your service and sac-
or assistance from their respec- responsibility-focused lifestyles is that rifice.
tive unit time keeper. The initial we often neglect to slow down and take
ATAAPS training will be offered at a deep breath once in a while. Courtesy of Chaplain 1st Lt Derek C. VanderMolen
the Base Theater on May 3 @ 0800, 56th FW/HC
1100, and 1400. Maya Angelou might not show up in

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