The Capital Guardian - Spring 2011

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A word from the Senior Enlisted Leader Attitudedeterminesaltitude Recently, the 113th Wing underwent an unprecedented five simultaneous inspections with phenomenal results. Prior to the inspections, I visited the units and spoke with numerous airmen. From the first airman to the last, they all had the same positive attitude. Based on the results they achieved, I would say their attitude determined their altitude. As I visit the different units and talk with our personnel, I realize that it’s all about attitude. Just as laughing, yawning and crying are infectious, attitude is infectious. It’s the first thing people pick up on when communicating with you. By choosing a positive attitude, you set a positive tone and send out a message those around you understand, whether consciously or unconsciously. Leaders set the tone in any organization. They supply a shared vision and inspire people to achieve more than they may have dreamed possible. Leaders articulate a shared vision in a way that inspires others to act. According to Vadim Kotelnikov, author of 12 Leadership Roles, “Inspirational leaders create an inspiring culture within their organization. People do what they have to do for a manager. Inspired and energized people do their best for an inspirational leader.” Whether you’re an AGR, technician, drill status Guard member, contractor or civilian employee, the role you play in the By 2nd Lt. Miranda Summers District of Columbia National Guard success of the DCNG is vital. Every one of us is a leader in some way. Regardless of rank or “leadership position,” we are leaders to those around us in our unit, our home and our community. As leaders, we need to remember that attitudes drive behavior – both within ourselves and in those around us. Most importantly, we must also remember that our attitude is our choice. We can’t always control the circumstances in our lives, but we have complete control over how we react to those circumstances. The DC Armory floor looked a little different March 5th and 6th. Classic, custom, street and muscle cars filled the floor as part of the second annual Car Show Benefit. The Unity Thunder Car Club, an organization with a long history of supporting charitable organizations and community improvements, paired with the DC National Guard Enlisted Association for the event. Many DCNG members were there not only as D.C. National Guard Enlisted Association members, but to show off their cars. Chief Carl Flowers of the DCANG was there with his daughter, Joye, and the 1967 Camaro with a 427 big block engine they have been restoring for four years. The project now involves three generations, as Flowers’ granddaughter is now working with her aunt and grandfather. Command Sgt. 4 • CAPITAL GUARDIAN / Spring 2011 Chief Master Sgt. Reginald Edwards Chief Carl Flowers of the DCANG and his daughter, Joye, with the 1967 Camaro they’ve been restoring together. Second Annual Unity Thunder Car Club and DC EANGUS Car Show Maj. Richard Espinosa had his antique police wagon there with some special details sure to get a smile out of visitors. The front license plate was decorated with flags, and the side window had a drive-thru tray with a special treat for the officers inside: coffee and doughnuts. The event grew considerably since last year. Chief Master Sgt. Reginald Edwards said he was grateful for the partnership. “One of the main things is getting the DC National Guard back into the community,” he said. Together with the Unity Car Club, they were able to bring more than 80 vehicles to the Armory. Edwards said he hoped that the event would keep getting bigger and become a fixture in the community.
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