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Desert Eagle Volume 9, Issue 3 Editorial Staff Commander Brig. Gen. Michael Moeller Chief, Public Affairs Capt. Sheila Johnston Superintendent, Public Affairs Senior Master Sgt. Brad Fallin NCOIC, News Master Sgt. Jeff Loftin Editor Senior Airman Brok McCarthy Multimedia Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia Senior Airman Katerina Slivinske Airman 1st Class Jennifer Herring Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran Printed by QF&M, LLC, a private firm unconnected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. This funded Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services overseas. Contents of the Desert Eagle aren’t necessarily the offi cial view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 379th AEW Public Affairs offi ce. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. Commentaries and warriors of the week are scheduled according to a squadron rotation. Unit commanders and fi rst sergeants are the points of contact for submissions. For more information, call 436-0107. Tech. Sgt. Keith Barker, 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron ground crew NCOIC, and Master Sgt. Michael Granlund, 379 EAES aircrew, secure hooks to hold litters on a C-130 for transporting patients on board here, Jan. 11. The ground crew loads medical supplies onto aircraft to support patients being transported in the area of operations in support of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran) on Commentary Leadership foundation By Capt. John Creighton 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron We possess a strong leadership foundation from men and women at every organizational level here in order to meet the 379 Air Expeditionary Wing vector: Mission First, Taking care of each other, and Taking care of ourselves. To maintain our demanding 379 AEW mission, we need to ensure that we maintain and continually hone our leadership skills in order to foster a positive work environment. I have observed several great leadership traits throughout my Air Force career and some while on my 120-day deployment here. The fi rst leadership trait is creating and following a common vision. As a leader, you can improve both the quality and acceptance of this vision by looking at how it applies to your organization and fully understanding how it fi ts into your unit. Each squadron typically has a vision which guides the unit to meet their mission objectives to support the wing’s vision. How does your organization contribute to fl ying, fi ghting and winning the Global War on Terror? How do you contribute to making the Mission First? How do you personally take care of people and how are you taking care of yourself? Each person is critical to the team and is extremely vital to the success of our great organization. The second leadership trait is to share information: be a good story teller or inspirational leader. When Brig. Gen. Michael Moeller, 379 AEW commander, tells stories at the afternoon wing standup, he ties in how “we” as a wing affect big events throughout the area of responsibility. He emphasizes each person’s contributions to something bigger than ourselves. This ties in with the wing’s vision and vector by inspiring passion in what “we” do daily, no matter how insignifi cant the task may seem. As leaders in our organizations, every word and action must demonstrate our personal passion in meeting this vision. How do you motivate others? And do you share your experiences or ideas to help the unit perform better? Throughout the military, there are good and bad leaders. We have all been around a leader who instills trust, whom we respect, and who inspires people to excel. Remember your worst school teacher? I do and I remember really disliking them. Typically it was the toughest teacher who drove you to excel past your own potential, holding you accountable for your actions. Those are the leaders we remember and admire. Qualities associated with good leadership include treating people with dignity, fairness, truthfulness, offering social support, and providing intellectual stimulation and challenges. Lengthy deployments, high operations tempo, and managing family life from afar is much easier to cope with when you have a good SEE LEADERSHIP ON PAGE 3 Commander’s Action Line - The Action Line is your direct link to Brig. Gen. Michael Moeller, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander. - Use it if you have questions or comments about the base that couldn’t be resolved by your chain of command or base agencies. - Each question will be reviewed, answered and may be published on a case-by-case basis. E-mail 379aewactionline@ auab.afcent.af.mil. 2 Jan. 18, 2009
FROM LEADERSHIP ON PAGE 2 News Air Force inauguration participation represents another historic event By Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice Commander, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditonary Wing When President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of offi ce Jan. 20, U.S. servicemembers once again will participate in a time-honored tradition which began with President George Washington for his fi rst inauguration in 1789. Among those servicemembers participating with the new president will be more than 1,300 Airmen from the Air Force District of Washington. As expected, the Air Force Band and Air Force Honor Guard, the ceremonial units from the 11th Wing at Bolling AFB, will participate along the parade route and at other inaugural events throughout the week. Additionally, Airmen assigned to AFDW will form a segment of the ceremonial cordon, which are military members standing along both sides of the two-mile parade route. Airmen also will serve as drivers, distinguished visitor and media escorts, photographers and ushers at events taking place throughout the inaugural period. These are the “faces” of AFDW and the 320th AEW. But the value of leader to follow; one who challenges you to be your best, just as your tough teacher did years ago. In the Air Force, we must perform at our best and be decisive in the decisions we make. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” If you are in some form of leadership position, there will come a time when you must make a tough decision. When placed in this position, you will need to make the best choice for that moment, which supports the mission. each Airman’s participation is not measured by his or her proximity to inaugural events. Hundreds of AFDW members have worked tirelessly for the past 14 months to ensure all goes well for the men and women out in front, and for the newly elected president. Air Force planners, in concert with their counterparts at AFIC and more than 20 state and federal agencies, have spent countless hours writing, refi ning and executing plans for the event. Specialists from nearly every Air Force career fi eld continue to identify and manage inaugural requirements, leaving no stone unturned. Also taking place behind the scenes is the participation of AFDW’s Airmen in operational events surrounding and leading up to the inauguration, providing around-the-clock support during the 10-day “inaugural period.” The morning of the inauguration, Services personnel from the 316th Wing at Andrews AFB, Md., will prepare and serve more than 1,400 hot meals for cordon members from all services and then transport them to the parade route. Medical specialists with the 79th Medical Wing at Andrews, as well as military medical units throughout the NCR, will deploy along the parade route to provide assistance as needed. Putting together an event as large as a presidential inauguration is a monumental If it was a bad decision, you may need to go back and re-evaluate your decision and learn what may have been the best decision. If the outcome of your decision was not optimal, you may need to reevaluate your thought process or decision. Good leaders are open and dedicated to life-long learning. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for guidance and mentoring. Every good leader has had a trusted source or mentor in their lives. You too should have someone you trust for guidance and advise as you progress throughout your career. Seek feedback about your performance through direct conversations with your boss. You should not only seek personal Staff Sgt. Shequila Hunter and Navy Petty Offi cer 2nd Class Alexandria Elis work on administrative issues for the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee in Washington, D.C. (Department of Defense photo/Tech. Sgt. Alan Port) achievement. All the successes stemming from this will be due to the training, professionalism and dedication of the participating Airmen and joint partners. feedback on your performance, but feedback on how your section is running and if you are headed in the right direction. This path should be in line with the Air Force, wing and squadron vision, vector and mission. In the Air Force we spend hours training as Airmen and warriors, but if we are not practicing the right leadership fundamentals, we will never be successful Air Force leaders. The bottom line is you should know the wing’s vision, share information, be decisive and seek feedback. Know these qualities and the direction leadership is heading and you’ll be successful. Jan. 18, 2009 3 Desert Eagle
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