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Nov. 20, 2015 Commentary Thunderbolt
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Save the Date! 10 characteristics describe servant leader
WREATH by Master Sgt. should evaluate ourselves and ask some hard questions
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Tues. 8 Dec. 11am 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron I display these characteristics every single day? Do the
people I serve know I am here to better them and not
LUKE SERVICE MEMBERS, SPOUSES Servant leader is a phrase that my own career?”
& COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME! ZDVÀUVWXVHGE\5REHUW.*UHHQ-
leaf in 1970 in an essay he wrote In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2618,
FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY THE LUKE OSC >>> To RSVP:lukeOSCreservations@Gmail.com titled “The Servant as Leader.” “The Enlisted Force Structure,” the primary purpose of
a senior NCO is mission accomplishment. I believe that
ACTION LINE In this essay, he described the becoming better servant leaders will enhance our mission
concept as, “The servant leader is effectiveness. By taking care of the people we also take
56fw.pa@us.af.mil Master Sgt. Aaron Miller servant first. It begins with the care of the mission.
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The Commander’s Action Line conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.” However, the concept of servant leadership is not easy
is your direct line to me with ques- The want to serve is deeply entrenched in all of us as Air for everyone to adopt. If we take a
tions or suggestions about subjects Force members. We all raised our right hands and took our look at those ten characteris-
of concern to the entire Luke Air respective oaths to protect, defend and serve our country. tics and make a conscience
Force Base community. To become a servant leader, you must accept that you effort to incorporate some
want to serve more than just your country, but also those of them in our lead-
I appreciate your feedback. you supervise and direct on a daily basis. A question one ership, we as leaders
Your ideas and concerns help may ask is, what are the characteristics of a servant leader? will only see positive
build a stronger foundation on In his paper titled, “On Character and Servant Leader- rewards. To become
which we can successfully com- ship: Ten Characteristics of Effective, Caring Leaders,” a servant leader you
plete our mission and take care of /DUU\ & 6SHDUV LGHQWLÀHG WHQ FKDUDFWHULVWLFV OLVWHQLQJ must accept that you are
our people. empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualiza- at the forefront of a cul-
tion, foresight, stewardship, commitment to the growth of tural shift from the norm,
To receive a response, leave Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus people and building the community. and as time passes, those
your name and telephone number. 56th FW commander In consideration of the aforementioned characteris- who you serve will learn
Action Lines of general interest are tics of servant leadership, we as Air Force members to serve others.
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and
PRVWHIÀFLHQWZD\WRUHVROYHDSUREOHPLVWRWDONGLUHFWO\WR Show up, get involved, stay faithful to commitment
the responsible agency or through your chain of command.
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The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along YOLANDA KAIN many organizations that can help you the many Air Force Instructions, you
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, navigate through not only how to de- will never know how valuable it is to
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word. 56th Force Support Squadron velop yourself professionally, but help have a communications, comptroller
you network and make new friends. or personnelist acquaintance.
PHONE NUMBERS As an Airman at a new base, it can
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Airman and Family Readiness Center ....................... 623-856-6550 new people, develop yourself in your you can play a pivotal role in, such as opportunities for growth, but when
Chapel ................................................................... 623-856-6211 career and get involved. Unit Advisory Council, Luke Empow- you make a commitment to one, it’s
Child Care Center ...................................................623-856-6339 ering Airman’s Development, Focus 56 important to keep that commitment.
Community Center ............................................... 623-856-7152 and the Top 3. You name it we have Planning and coordinating events
Computer IT service desk .................................. DSN 945-2900 it. You can learn about opportunities takes networking, management and
Eye Clinic ............................................................. 623-856-7965 available to you by being involved. manpower. One of the biggest strug-
Fitness Center ....................................................... 623-856-6241 gles with these organizations is lack of
Flight Medicine .................................................... 623-856-2273 So, how do you get started? Ask participation or follow-through on the
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................ 623-856-6149 your leadership how to get involved, part of those who drop out at the last
Hobby shop .......................................................... 623-856-6722 show up to the meetings and be proac- minute. This hampers the positive
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Law enforcement desk ......................................... 623-856-5970 portunities to volunteer, lead, manage those counting on everyone’s partici-
Legal assistance .................................................... 623-856-6901 programs and organize events. They pation. Being a good Airman means
Library .................................................................. 623-856-7191 play a large part in the many positive showing up to assist when you’ve
Marketing ............................................................. 623-856-3245 ties and connections that we see on raised your hand to volunteer indi-
Military Equal Opportunity ................................. 623-856-7711 base and out in the community. cating you’re all in. Not showing up
Military pay .......................................................... 623-856-7028 results in being labeled as unreliable.
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Outdoor Recreation .............................................. 623-856-6267 part of these organizations is meeting Lastly, don’t wait for opportunities
Pass and registration ............................................. 623-856-4880 others and learning what their career to fall in your lap. Get up, get out
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Public Affairs ........................................................ 623-856-5853 troubleshooting your computer, as- you like to do.
Security Forces ..................................................... 623-856-5970 sisting you through the defense travel
Straight Talk Line ................................................. 623-856-7064
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Veterinary services ............................................... 623-856-6354 Commander.......................................................... Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus E\$HURWHFK1HZVDQG5HYLHZ7KH\FDQEHUHDFKHGE\FDOOLQJ
Wellness Center .................................................... 623-856-2273 Public Affairs chief ...................................................... Maj. Matt Hasson
Youth Center ......................................................... 623-856-7470 Public Affairs deputy chief ........................................... Kiley Dougherty 7KH7KXQGHUEROWLVSXEOLVKHGE\$HURWHFK1HZVDQG5HYLHZDSULYDWH¿UPLQQR
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