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The Quest to Inspire Readiness 2019 Year in Review

by Chaplain (Capt.) communicate, and wear the uniform. Above all, Air Force and sustaining the world’s greatest Air Force that en-
EMMANUEL leaders inspire readiness and hence, demonstrate effec- sures the continued security, success and prosperity of January ʻ19
OKWARAOCHA tive leadership as they take care of the greatest assets of our nation. From the foregoing, one can discern that the
the organization – Airmen and their families. Chaplain Corps is on top of this crucial responsibility of
355th Wing
During his visit with the troops, the chief of chaplains inspiring readiness via the myriad of religious services
Recently, the Air Force enjoined us always to inspire fellow Airmen to readiness. and counseling opportunities it provides for Airmen and
chief of chaplains visited He said that we should always ask ourselves at the end of their families.
some of our Airmen in an each duty day, “What did I do today to inspire readiness?”
undisclosed deployment His crucial message resonated with the troops.
location. I happened to The chaplain corps secures the rst amendment right
be one of the Airmen. The to religious freedom for Airmen and, chaplains also ad-
distinguished visitor came vise leaders and commanders on related issues. Under
to encourage and motivate the backdrop of religious pluralism, chaplains of diverse
us. He was there to give faith groups provide various worship services for Airmen
us the spiritual and moral and their families. Succinctly put, Air Force chaplains
support we earnestly needed to succeed in our expedi- respect and care for all Airmen and their families who
tionary tasks. believe in God, as well as non-believers in furtherance
The chief of chaplains was on a mission to inspire us to of their mission to inspire readiness.
readiness, which is his top priority. The mission to inspire Further, chaplains conduct counseling sessions with Airman Frankie Moore
readiness is a constant for all chaplains in particular and Airmen and their families. Some of the counseling cases
Air Force leaders in general. chaplains attend to in their mission to inspire readiness AF ICTs make comeback …
Our Air Force leaders inspire us to readiness in vari- include: stress and work-related issues, suicide ideation, Senior Airman Cheyenne Powers A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the fl ightline Jan. 18, 2019, during an
ous ways. marital and non-marital relationship issues, legal and integrated combat turn at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. ICTs involve rapidly
First, Airmen are inspired to readiness when they nancial worries, various forms of addiction, conscien- One base, one boss: 355th Wing strengthens mission competence … rearming and refueling aircraft in order to get them back in the air as soon as pos-
receive top-notch training and mentoring from their tious objection and combat-related issues, sexual assault, Col. Mike Drowley, 355th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shanece John- sible.
leaders. Air Force leaders also inspire Airmen to readi- death, grief, general guidance, and others. From personal son, 355th Wing command chief, unveil the wing’s new logo Jan. 2, 2019, during
ness when they dedicate time to visit and engage them in experience, a chaplain feels ful lled when a spiritual a re-designation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Previously home to
their work place – ightline, guard post, workshop, of ce care he or she renders to an Airman in crisis results in the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB expanded its mission set by realigning
and others. They inspire readiness when Airmen emulate the Airman’s healing and ability to ‘go back to work.’ with the 563rd Rescue Group.
their responsible work ethics. Our leaders inspire us to Furthermore, any relevant spiritual care chaplains and
readiness when they motivate and encourage us to uphold religious affairs Airmen render to their fellow Airmen Airmen are inspired to readiness when they
the Air Force core values; integrity rst, service before that enables them be t-to- ght Airmen is the raison receive top-notch training and mentoring from
self, and excellence in all we do. Air Force leaders also d’etre for the chaplain corps.
inspire Airmen to readiness when they champion innova- Finally, the essence of inspiring readiness is to produce their leaders.
tion and creativity, and when they comport themselves, agile and resilient Airmen who always aim at building

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