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PEERS, from 2 than guide them to positive perspectives, then we minimize I now understand why the father of the little boy in my
the art of trust. story allowed him to wear the military costume randomly
became “Sir, I just want to get out, man.” while in public. It was his way of encouraging and support-
What happened? I have proudly served for 13 years on /DVWO\LIZHDEXVHWKHDXWKRULW\RIRXUVWULSHVQRWRQO\ ing his son’s desire to one day serve.
have we disrespected the rank structure and what it stands
active duty, and I think I may have the answer to that ques- for, we’ve merely accomplished enforcing respect instead Can you imagine what might have happened to the little
tion. of encouraging it. boy’s dreams in that moment had my friend and I refused
to salute him back? Can you discern how he may have felt?
The answer is the “in-house” recruiter isn’t present. In simplest terms, I mean a lot of our Airmen have the
When a person aspires to join our service, they seek out potential to become SNCOs. But, before they even get the Just like the little boy in front of the toy store, our Air-
WKHQHDUHVW³RI¿FLDO´UHFUXLWHU7KH³RI¿FLDO´UHFUXLWHULV opportunity, they become discouraged and end their ca- men desire to serve our country, to salute us, look up to us
the Air Force member who attends a seven-week course reers. We as NCOs should encourage our Airmen so they’ll and one day be us. And, just as my friend and I did, we as
where they are taught the ability to initiate, entice and sell know their true potential and the ability they have to reach 1&2VVKRXOGVDOXWHWKHPEDFN$VGLI¿FXOWDVLWPD\EH
the desire to be in the Air Force to the civilian public. the SNCO level. to supervise our Airmen, we must always strive to endear
them while we endure them because, after all, we were
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job doesn’t stop there. Once the new recruit arrives to his with our Airmen and exemplifying positive images of who Sincerely,
or her assignment, it’s up to the “in-house” recruiter to we are so that our Airmen will stay delighted in the pos- An “in-house” recruiter
continue enticing and encouraging our Airmen to continue sibility of who they can grow to be.
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sergeant, the technical sergeant, the supervisor — the lead- Dependents and retirees will be issued an access card free of it is a requirement for employment. High risk patients are de-
ers who hold these positions. charge; subsequent replacement cards can be purchased for $5. ¿QHGDVSHRSOHWKDWDUHPRUHOLNHO\WRJHWÀXFRPSOLFDWLRQV
resulting in hospitalization or worse. High risk patients include
It is us, the NCO tier, who must accept the responsibility For more information, call Pete Smith at 661-277-5494. adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant women and people
for keeping our young Airmen motivated; we must be their with medical conditions such asthma, neurological disorders,
“in-house” recruiter. I understand this tier is the hardest- Town hall meeting chronic lung disease, heart disease, blood disorders and/or
working tier in the Air Force with lots of other responsi- weakened immune systems. At this time, the medical group
bilities, but we cannot negate the primary responsibility of The next town hall meeting is 5-7 p.m., Nov. 4 at the Air- has not received the nasal formulation (Flumist), but we are
maintaining our Airmen in our Air Force. man and Family Readiness Center. Everyone in the Edwards H[SHFWLQJLWWREHDYDLODEOHLQ2FWREHU7KHLQMHFWDEOHLQÀX-
community is welcome to attend. Some topics will include enza vaccine for patients that are three years and older that
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encouraging a young Airman to continue service is by con- vias Housing information and base schools updates. There will be released with updates. For more information, contact the
structing and establishing a healthy relationship between DOVREHEULH¿QJVE\WKHWK6HFXULW\)RUFHV6TXDGURQRQ Immunizations Clinic at 661-277-3427.
subordinate and supervisor. Remember, as supervisors we WUDI¿FDQGFXUIHZUXOHV
are not their dictators nor should we ever present this type
of identity. The definition of supervisor, defined by us, Flu vaccine
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If we only look to punish instead of providing progressive
discipline in order to correct mistakes, then we are at risk
of never forming a healthy relationship. If we are quick to
demean and shun our subordinates for their decisions rather

Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale | Antelope Valley College Concert Choir

David Newby, Artistic Director

Autumn Romance Classical Christmas Stars of Tomorrow Ode to Joy

October 17, 2015 | 8 pm December 12, 2015 | 8 pm March 26, 2016 | 8 pm May 21, 2016 | 8 pm

Frederic Chopin, Piano Concerto Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata 147, “Herz Bach Competition Winners Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra
No . 1 in E Minor, Op.11 und Mund und Tat und Leben” Recital | 7 pm Antelope Valley Master Chorale
Francis Poulenc, Gloria Concerto Competition Winners, TBA Antelope Valley College Concert Choir
Leah Kang, piano Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 123
Piotr I. Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6 With its timeless chorus “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Winners of the AVSOMC’s 2016 Gail Newby
in B Minor, Op. 74 (“Pathètique”) Desiring,” Bach’s Advent cantata offers a Concerto Competition join the orchestra. Beethoven’s inclusion of choir in his final
beautiful start to the holiday season. symphony helped establish it as a unique
Former Antelope Valley College music Poulenc’s masterwork for chorus and orchestra, Bach Competition winners perform a prelude masterwork. Based on Friederich Schiller’s An die
instructor Leah Kang performs Chopin’s first Gloria, is a masterwork of sonority and color. recital at 7 pm. Freude, the symphony is a universal acclimation
piano concerto, which the composer premiered of brotherhood.
as a farewell to his native Poland. Tchaikovsky
acknowledged a“private and personal”program Tickets for each performance:
for his Sixth Symphony and considered it his $20 | Senior, Military, AVC Staff $18 | Youth (Under 18), AVC Students $10
greatest composition. Premiered only nine
days before his death, the work has been a
cornerstone of symphonic repertoire ever since.

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