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Dec. 11, 2015 COMMENTARY Thunderbolt
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56th FIGHTER WING Ownership of work responsibilities reaps return
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TOURNAMENT by Master Sgt. Just as we spend our hard-earned money on cars, we spend
SHANE CUMMINS more than 2,000 hours a year at work. That’s an invest-
Friday, 15 January 2016 5HJLVWUDWLRQ ment worth considerably more than any car. As such, we
should have the same, if not more, pride and commitment
Falcon Dunes Golf Club 7:00 AM to ownership for those responsibilities.
Mulligan Package & Raffle tickets sold 6KRWJXQ6WDUW 56th Contracting Squadron When initially assigned an additional duty, what do we
Prior to tournament do? Not unlike buying a car, we should start with research.
8:00 AM Read the guidance that drives that program, whether it is
Let’s look at the process of buying, policy or written in an Air Force Instruction. Know what
Closest to the Pin/Long Drive $50 per person-DoD Military/Civilian the book says about your program.
owning and passing on a vehicle to
Competition Card Holders & Non-DoD Civilians Next, dig into the actual program and see how it was
a dependent. Typically you start maintained previously — good or bad. If necessary, bring-
ing it up to par, and continue to maintain the program as
Tournament activities include Includes: Foursome scramble, by researching it from top to bot- required. As you become the subject matter expert on the
green fees, cart, range balls, prizes program, look for ways to improve or streamline it. As time
± Heckling Hole and awards luncheon tom. Next, you find the vehicle you progresses, don’t become complacent. Always ensure you
± Camo Golf ball Challenge continue to accomplish everything necessary to keep the
± Corn hole and more WůĞĂƐĞĐŽŶƚĂĐƚďĞůŽǁƚŽƐŝŐŶƵƉŽƌĨŽƌŵŽƌĞŝŶĨŽ͗ Master Sgt. like on a car lot and do a thorough program compliant.
Shane Cummins once-over looking for any issues.
Chance to win sports gear, a brand Pablo.Andrade.1@us.af.mil (DSN 896-7051) After purchasing it, you ensure it Lastly, when the time comes, prepare a thorough turnover
new TV, and more! to pass it to the next owner.
Marc.Garcia@us.af.mil (DSN 896-9019) will stand the test of time by detailing the car regularly,
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and last place The same general process can be used as a supervisor
teams All donations will be given away as raffle prizes, performing scheduled maintenance in a timely manner when taking on a new subordinate — research them, talk
which will be used to generate funds for the to their previous supervisor, and read their past enlisted
56th Fighter Wing Annual Awards Banquet and, in general, using it appropriately. performance reports and decoration citations. Then, when
you meet the new Airman, make your own assessment and
Throughout the years some of you may try to find ways address expectations. Sustain them by communicating on a
regular basis to ensure their work is acceptable and they’re
to improve the vehicle by adding aftermarket equipment,
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trying different vendors and types of fuel, or maybe touch-
ing up the paint to make it look its best. When the car gets
ACTION LINE older you don’t stop taking care of it. That’s when it’s most
56fw.pa@us.af.mil important to keep maintaining it. And finally, in this ex-
ample, it’s time to hand the car down to a dependent. You
ensure to tell them the “ins and outs” of the car so there
are no surprises.
Why do we put so much into our cars? We spend good
The Commander’s Action Line money on them. We own them.
is your direct line to me with ques-
tions or suggestions about subjects This same mentality should be carried over to our daily
of concern to the entire Luke Air
Force Base community. duties, our additional duties and our actions as supervisors.
I appreciate your feedback.
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Your ideas and concerns help
build a stronger foundation on Pride, professionalism, passion core to ethical maturity
which we can successfully com-
plete our mission and take care of by Master Sgt. moral dilemmas than its predecessor. of our calling
our people. JAVIER GONZALEZ Kohlberg also proposes the stages may as Airmen who
not be skipped, but does not assign an freely commit
To receive a response, leave Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus 56th Security Forces Squadron arbitrary timeline for development. to give our lives
your name and telephone number. 56th FW commander for the greater
Action Lines of general interest are We are asked to internalize the Air The journey through moral devel- good of this na-
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and Force core values from the onset of our opment can take a lifetime for some. tion. Demonstrating
most efficient way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to careers. And as we progress through However, in our profession we indoctri- professionalism in the execution of our
the responsible agency or through your chain of command. the ranks, despite what life puts in nate Airmen in basic training. The goal duties reinforces the commitment we
our path, we are reminded to not only is to inspire cooperation and instill share to this nation and each other.
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along internalize them, but epitomize them. collectivist values across a backdrop of
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, Regardless of your status as a basic individualist behaviors more common Passion provides the conduit to
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word. trainee or chief master sergeant, we in today’s society. inspiration and forms a pathway to
have an official mantra as to how we reconciling Kohlberg’s developmental
PHONE NUMBERS conduct ourselves. In our profession of arms, the key stages with our core values.
to progressing to the higher stages of
Airman and Family Readiness Center ....................... 623-856-6550 Have you ever wondered if the quest moral development is through pride, Regardless of rank or experience,
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Community Center ............................................... 623-856-7152 Pride because there has never actions with the core values and en-
Computer IT service desk .................................. DSN 945-2900 The late American psychologist, been a generation of service men and able the Air Force to meet tomorrow’s
Eye Clinic ............................................................. 623-856-7965 Lawrence Kohlberg, suggested a women so praised and appreciated demands. Assign pride, professional-
Fitness Center ....................................................... 623-856-6241 theory of stages of moral development. than today’s warfighters. The impact of ism and passion as your keynotes to
Flight Medicine .................................................... 623-856-2273 His theory holds that moral reasoning, our involvement around the globe can ethical maturity, and the core values
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................ 623-856-6149 the basis for ethical behavior, has six be undeniably tied to every Air Force will resonate through your actions
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