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Feb. 5, 2016 COMMENTARY Thunderbolt
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Luke Community Chapel Are you committed to the profession of arms?
Feb. 14 schedule and locations
by Senior Master Sgt. have only been committed to memory and not to behavior.
(Due to the IMS Annual Marathon) MARK JAMES Second is a warrior’s mindset. We are at war and although
Catholic Services 56th Maintenance Group your day-to-day in-garrison tasks may not have the feel of
preparing for battle, make no mistake, as service members
8:30 a.m. Bldg. 1150, 3rd floor Have you “joined” the Air Force you exist for one reason and one reason only, and that is to
fight and win America’s wars. It’s a calling, not an occupa-
5:30 p.m. Luke Community Chapel yet? tion. It’s a profession, not a degree plan. A warrior must
Protestant Services be fit to fight and cannot effectively perform his duty if
If you’re reading this article, he’s not. Just ask the Airman who is currently serving in
10 a.m. Combined service the harshest of conditions overseas with 60 pounds of gear
Bldg. 1110 (youth center) chances are you’re wearing a uni- and a rifle on his side at all times. Keep yourself physically,
mentally, spiritually and socially fit — your duty requires it.
There will be no 5:30 p.m. Catholic Mass form with the words “U.S. Air
Feb. 7 due to Super Bowl Third is discipline and accountability. As Airmen we must
Senior Master Sgt. Force” affixed to it and thus you’re be disciplined to do the right thing at all times and put forth
ACTION LINE Mark James probably confused by my question. the necessary work it takes to be a military professional.
My question means more than just Supervisors and senior leaders cannot be everywhere at
56fw.pa@us.af.mil once. You must have the discipline it takes to carry out the
your enlistment contract or appointment to a commission. mission and be accountable for your actions at all times.
The Commander’s Action Line For supervisors, if your personnel do not measure up, hold
is your direct line to me with ques- It means a commitment to a way of life that demands your them accountable. Failure to enforce any standard reflects
tions or suggestions about subjects poorly on your leadership. You must have the moral courage
of concern to the entire Luke Air very best each and every day. to look your fellow Airmen in the eyes, address the issue
Force Base community. and correct the problem. Not doing so indicates a tolerance
I know many who don the uniform and believe they are for substandard behavior and will diminish your credibility
I appreciate your feedback. and the readiness of the mission.
Your ideas and concerns help now entitled to all the benefits our great Air Force offers
build a stronger foundation on With all the incredible benefits and compensation the Air
which we can successfully com- but yet overlook the necessary commitment required. I call Force offers, we must always remember we wear the uniform
plete our mission and take care of of our nation, and we owe it to our country, our chains of com-
our people. them the first and 15th Airmen. They check their bank mand, our families and fellow comrades to be the absolute
best Airmen we can be each and every day. The only way
To receive a response, leave Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus accounts twice a month to ensure the Air Force did its to accomplish this is by fully committing to the profession
your name and telephone number. 56th FW commander of arms. So ask yourself, have you joined the Air Force yet?
Action Lines of general interest are part, but when asked to maintain dress and appearance
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and
most efficient way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to standards, develop themselves or those they supervise,
the responsible agency or through your chain of command.
or to lead and hold themselves accountable, their checks
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, bounce. I’d like to share three basic elements that I believe
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word.
epitomize an Airman who is “all in.”
PHONE NUMBERS
First and most fundamentally, if you are truly going to
Airman and Family Readiness Center ....................... 623-856-6550
Chapel ................................................................... 623-856-6211 join the Air Force, you must make a commitment to our core
Child Care Center ...................................................623-856-6339
Community Center ............................................... 623-856-7152 values. Like the “Little Blue Book” tells us, an adherence to
Computer IT service desk .................................. DSN 945-2900
Eye Clinic ............................................................. 623-856-7965 our core values is the price of admission into the Air Force.
Fitness Center ....................................................... 623-856-6241
Flight Medicine .................................................... 623-856-2273 Airmen must understand their actions are to be rooted in
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................ 623-856-6149
Hobby shop .......................................................... 623-856-6722 integrity, service and excellence. We were introduced to
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Law enforcement desk ......................................... 623-856-5970 these values from the very beginning, but for some they
Legal assistance .................................................... 623-856-6901
Library .................................................................. 623-856-7191 Aftermath of a DUI: Who’s really affected?
Marketing ............................................................. 623-856-3245
Military Equal Opportunity ................................. 623-856-7711 by Master Sgt. and flight chief. I had never even been and he said it would be best if I heard
Military pay .......................................................... 623-856-7028 ROBBIN ROBERTSON in trouble before. Actually, I didn’t it from my mother. So I dialed … but no
2I¿FHRI6SHFLDO,QYHVWLJDWLRQ .............................623-856-6821 even know who my shirt was, or what answer. I called my brother … but no
Outdoor Recreation .............................................. 623-856-6267 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron he did. I just knew he wanted to see answer. After three or four attempts,
Pass and registration ............................................. 623-856-4880 me and my leadership immediately. He he told me to stop dialing. He told me
Patient advocate ................................................... 623-856-8968 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany was waiting outside his office when I that news cameras were at the main
Public Affairs ........................................................ 623-856-5853 — I used to wonder if people would walked down the hall and had a look of gate of the base asking about me.
Security Forces ..................................................... 623-856-5970 look at me differently if they knew. concern on his face. Was this because I
Straight Talk Line ................................................. 623-856-7064 Would they whisper about me? Would was in real trouble, or because he had At the time, I was stationed at Scott
Sexual Assault Prevention/Response .................. 623-856-4878 they tell others what happened? Does bad news? I didn’t know; I only knew Air Force Base, Illinois. It wasn’t a
Vehicle Maintenance ............................................ 623-935-6576 anyone actually have the guts to ask my heart was racing, my hands were high-visibility base, I wasn’t popular
Veterinary services ............................................... 623-856-6354 me what happened? Are they looking sweaty and the tears were coming. and I didn’t have ties to the com-
Wellness Center .................................................... 623-856-2273 at me as the girl who’s related to a munity, so I had no idea what he was
Youth Center ......................................................... 623-856-7470 child killer? After we entered his office, he in- talking about.
structed me to sit. He asked me if I had
I’m sure they were. I’m sure they heard from any of my family members He then took me in to the orderly
wanted to ask the questions; wanted that day and when the last time was room and turned on the television.
to know the true story and all the juicy I spoke to my brother. I stated no to There was a breaking news story being
details. But the truth is I didn’t know the family question and informed him broadcasted about a drunken driver
all the details. I only knew my brother that I had spoken to my brother the killing a child at the St. Louis Zoo. My
killed a 7-year-old child. night before. He then handed me the heart was still racing until I heard the
telephone and instructed me to call my reporter say my brother’s name. My
It was May 18, 2001, when my first mother. I asked him what was going on heart stopped. I felt all the blood in
sergeant called me to his office and
instructed me to bring my supervisor See DUI, Page 11
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