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FROM THE TOP AFIA changes commanders Marie Vanover Public Affairs Kirtland AFB The Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA) had a change of command ceremony July 27 at the Mountain View Club, where Col. Heraldo B. Brual relinquished command to Col. Paul W. Tibbets IV. Lt. Gen. Marc E. Rogers, the Inspector General of the Air Force, was the presiding officer. After thanking the community leaders in attendance, the general lauded the accomplishments of Brual and spoke to the Agency’s statute as a center of excellence to strengthen the Air Force missions. The general recognized Brual’s accomplishments by presenting him with a Legion of Merit for his achievements while commander. After the official passing of the flag, Tibbets said he was honored and appreciative of the opportunity to command and continue the excellence the Air Force Inspection Agency is known for and also acknowledged the attitude of excellence he had seen displayed all over Kirtland AFB. He addressed the men and women of AFIA specifically and said, “AFIA has evolved over the years, but one thing has not changed … the commitment by each and every (AFIA) member to make our Air Force better for everyone.” The colonel closed by saying he would serve with passion, Col. Paul W. Tibbets IV Commander, AFIA Kirtland AFB It is an honor for Angelle and me to join the talented group of men and women of the Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA). We are respectfully appreciative of this great opportunity and responsibility, and will strive to continue in full throttle the excellence for which AFIA is known and build on previous successes while looking to the future and maturing our mission and its processes for the long term. From the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Sandia National Laboratories, and AFIA, Kirtland AFB certainly comprises a large part of the nuclear family. Additionally, The Inspector General of the Air Force, Air Staff, MAJCOM/IGs, STRATCOM, and functional communities are integral to the success of our business. The true professionals of AFIA will maintain close formation with The Inspector General (TIG) and all our partners as we collectively continue to strengthen our nuclear enterprise. Since 1927 with the establishment of the inspection division under the Chief of the Air Corps, our business has been about improving the Air Force so it remains poised to preserve peace and provide Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power for today’s fight and for generations to come. As our Air Force revitalizes its thinking about crisis stability and 21 st Century deterrence dynamics, we too are charged with constantly evaluating our processes to ensure that, as a tool for commanders, we are providing the best service to our customer. I pledge that I will give all the skills and devotion at my command to create an environment for all AFIA personnel to continue doing their jobs to the best of their abilities. Together we will reach TIG’s vision of a “highly respected and credible Inspector General system that inspires and promotes improved performance, military discipline, command effectiveness, and management excellence.” 4 Summer 2011 Photo by Elizabeth Martinez Lt. Gen. Marc E. Rogers, Inspector General of the Air Force, left, passes the guidon July 27 to Col. Paul W. Tibbets IV, the new commander of the Air Force Inspection Agency at Kirtland AFB. humility, courage, and respect. Tibbets comes to AFIA from the 379 th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, where he served as vice commander. He received his commission through the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1989. His previous assignments include: B-1 pilot at Ellsworth AFB, S.D.; B-2 instructor pilot, director of operations for the 325 th /13 th Bomb Squadron; director of staff for the 509 th Bomb Wing; commander of the 393 rd Bomb Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Mo.; executive officer for the Eighth Air Force commander at Barksdale AFB, La.; and chief of the nuclear policy branch at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. He is a command pilot with more than 3,800 flying hours.
The Commander and Nuclear Surety Commanders set the tone for nuclear surety at their units. Commanders at all levels set the example by demanding a level of proficiency by Airmen within their unit that will assure safe, secure, and reliable nuclear weapons and weapon systems. As such, mediocrity and complacency are your enemies. Most Airmen are proud of the work they do and feel rewarded when their sense of ownership in their nuclearrelated programs or duties are recognized by senior unit leadership. Therefore, be visible among your Airmen– trust but verify that their responsibilities are executed in a manner that exhibits high levels of proficiency. As always, actions speak louder than words. For example, wing inspection preparation exercises provide an excellent venue whereby wing commanders can watch their Airmen in action. Prior to a recapture exercise, hand over the reins of command to your vice commander, and then, from a non-intervention standpoint, watch your troops in the field perform their duties. Observing first-hand can give you direct insight on U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael J. Velox George E. Parrott III AFIA Technical Advisor Kirtland AFB what improvements may be necessary, and it also makes the point to your folks that you care about how they do their job. Instill in your subordinate commanders a sense of purpose to identify and correct discrepancies–to hone unit individual levels of proficiency to a razor’s edge. Accept no excuses. Factual principles of adhering to policy, technical data, and procedures assure success; emotional appeals and blameshifting don’t. If in doubt about policy or procedure, officially query higher headquarter authorities. Don’t wait for an inspection team to do it for Summer 2011 you, because by then, your unit has a degree of culpability in accepting the enemies of surety–mediocrity and complacency. It’s essential that you, your subordinate commanders, and your Airmen understand the potential “coffin-corners” that could result in unsafe, nonsecure or unreliable nuclear weapons, weapon systems, or environments. Don’t let your maintainers, defenders, operators, and support personnel get wrapped in a mentality that the end justifies the means if those methods are counter to established and tested Air Force policies, procedures, and discipline. Understand the governing directives for nuclear surety. These are the tools in your tool box for success. In the final analysis, you, the commander, must lead your unit to establish and maintain nuclear surety. Former Air Force Global Strike Command Commander Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, and former Command Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson speak with Airmen from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron Dec. 13, 2010, during a missile alert facility tour at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. General Klotz visited with Minot AFB Airmen to show his appreciation for their hard work and dedication to the nuclear enterprise. 5
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