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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
People–the ‘why’ we do what we do
As we made our way through the National dedication, care, and heart, I
Museum of the US Air Force during the first day of wouldn’t be standing here.”
our recent Convention, I was struck by the obvious Needless to say, I was
technological changes from the early years to the encouraged and compelled to
present. reciprocate. (Interesting
It’s a little difficult to imagine an SR-71 flying at thought, while we live in the
the speeds and altitude it did with a cloth “skin” space/jet age, reciprocating
and wooden “ribs and spars” in its wings! motors still exist!) Let’s not
People were equally on display with some ever lose the concept of
individually highlighted and most often helping one another, for that
mannequins represented the airman upon whose is a hallmark of our Ed Broestl
shoulders we stand. profession. Chaplain
Then came Friday! In baseball terms, it was a This focus is presented in a
“rain out”! Even so, folks gathered to share book by Terry Cook: Lead,
experiences recalling challenges and solutions. Develop, Care. These straightforward concepts are
Conversations included “what’s ahead”, implemented in specific action words. [I receive no
individually and collectively. remuneration, just heralding truisms observed in
Saturday had a common theme: “It’s about the the past and recently reinforced.]
people!”– the why we do what we do as an The best way to summarize and close is via a
organization of equals! Succinctly, it’s not about us, cliche: “People really don’t care how much you
it’s about the people we lead and partner with! know, until they know how much you care!”
Remarks during the awards banquet resounded Trusting this finds you well and recognizing the
with the theme: we’re all airmen…a team focused love, blessings, and encouragement that surround
on the “common good”! The essence of the each of us, no matter how “things” may appear.
recipients was: “Sure, I’m being honored but if it Ed
weren’t for those I lead or led, their input,
*Harold Livingston was an American novelist
and screenwriter best known as the credited
screenwriter for Star Trek: The Motion Picture
(1979). Before his career as a writer, he was a
radio operator for aircraft navigational
purposes and wrote a book about his
adventures titled No Trophy, No Sword.
He died at age 97..
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