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Oct. 9, 2015 COMMENTARY Thunderbolt
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Maj. LEWIS SORVILLO certain I have fewer years in the Air Force ahead of me
than I do behind me, I was inspired to come up with my own
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While unpacking from another in common with his.
permanent change of station, I came I too would not have missed as much time with my fam-
ily as I did. From school activities to sporting events, din-
SATURDAY / OCTOBER / 24th / 2015 DFURVVDIROGHUÀOOHGZLWKFOLSSLQJV, ners at home and trips near and far, I missed more than
my share. Of course, there were instances when that was
have been carrying around with me unavoidable; however, far too many times I simply chose
to tend to work “commitments,” because I thought I was
FOOD - CANDY - FACE PAINTING since my early days in the Air Force. doing what was expected of me. I thought I was putting
PETTING ZOO - PONY CARROUSEL – BOUNCE CASTLE service before self.
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one of my favorites, a commentary I would have tried harder to leave my work at work. I
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and offers what he would do differently, if he had to do it
all over again.
ACTION LINE Approaching 22 years in the Air Force myself and hav-
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is your direct line to me with ques-
tions or suggestions about subjects Honest feedback key tool for leaders
of concern to the entire Luke Air
Force Base community. by Master Sgt. accomplished what was assigned pen through-
SHANE CUMMINS and they avoided negative attention. out the en-
I appreciate your feedback. Forced distribution will not allow that. tire rating
Your ideas and concerns help 56th Contracting Squadron Receiving what equates to a four or a period.
build a stronger foundation on three in the new system will be quite a When the
which we can successfully com- ,Q HDFK RI RXU RIÀFHV RU VKRSV ZH shock for those Airmen who are used to time comes
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our people. and hardest working people in the this is going to happen as only a small to sign their
world. We work long hours together in percentage of members will be given EPRs, there should
To receive a response, leave %ULJ*HQ6FRWW3OHXV all types of adverse conditions. the top rating. be no surprises when they see which
your name and telephone number. WK):FRPPDQGHU boxes are checked.
Action Lines of general interest are In our down time, we get to know So, how do we reduce the shock as-
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and each other and each other’s families sociated with receiving such a rating? If supervisors choose to avoid candid
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the responsible agency or through your chain of command. dare I say friendships, with those with with the fact that what was previously relationships with their subordinates,
whom we serve. Part of it is because acceptable for feedback is no longer they are only going to cause more is-
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along we must be proper wingmen, but part adequate. They must look at their sues down the road. Airmen may not
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, of it is because we all have so much in subordinate’s performance more stra- always appreciate criticism, but they
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word. common. These relationships are what tegically. The question when assessing will appreciate that their supervisors
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PHONE NUMBERS be, “How do they compare to their them to achieve their highest potential.
Honest feedback is going to be the peers across the entire squadron? Or What they will not appreciate is being
Airman and Family Readiness Center ....................... 623-856-6550 most important tool supervisors will for small units, how do they compare told they are the best and then receiv-
have available to them to ease the to their peers from other small units?” ing anything other than a top rating.
Chapel ................................................................... 623-856-6211 transition to the new forced distribu-
tion style enlisted performance re- Next, it is imperative that supervi- Will we experience some heartache
Child Care Center ...................................................623-856-6339 porting system. The previous system sors tell their subordinates exactly in this transition? Yes. But together,
allowed supervisors to avoid delivering what they need to do to be in the top through positive and honest feedback,
Community Center ............................................... 623-856-7152 feedback that was too critical. percentile. Feedback should be con- I believe we absolutely have the ability
structive and considerate but painfully to successfully navigate through this
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given the highest rating on their
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Public Affairs chief ...................................................... Maj. Matt Hasson
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