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Show Fighter Country Page 2A Commentary "Regardless of what we' do, s that integrity is who we are basic element of character we " have to contribute to the mission. Integrity: it's who we are By Lt Col. Stephen Lisi, Commoner,729th Air Control Squadron The 388th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Dan Dick, the group commanders and squadron commanders recently met near Eden, Utah, away from the hustle of daily operations to develop a strategic plan for the wing. The first order of business was a brief review of the Air Force's core values which include integrity, courage, competence, tenacity, service and patriotism. These values embody ideals fundamental to the quality of each individual's character. The values guided those who have honorcontributing ably served before us to the Air Force's proud heritage. Today, these values act as our guideposts to continue living that solid tradition of service to our nation during war and peace. As a group, we believed these values were so important that we needed to spend time discussing them in our monthly commander's commentaries. This article features the first core value integrity. Integrity is a pass or fail item; you either have it or you don't. It is a commitment to honesty and standing by your word. Whether you file technical orders, launch or control air the of battle, provide integrity is the foundation for mission F-1- 6s accomplishment Regardless of what we do, it's that basic integrity is who we are element of character we have to contribit creates a climate ute to the mission of trust and teamwork. Integrity is defined in the American Heritage dictionary as, " a rigid adherence to a code of behavior." Gen. Ronald Fogleman, Chief of Staff, recently described the code of behavior as the oath we swore to uphold to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies , foreign and domestic. As a member of a military unit, we may be required to lay down our life for our country. This concept of unlimited liability makes it imperative that others know the type of people we are, and we can be counted on. In his book, The Profession of Arms, Lt. Gen. Sir John Hackett wrote, "Living in a group demands some subordination of the self to the interests of the group. The military contract demands the total and almost unconditional subordination of the interests of the individual if the interests of the group require it. This can lead to the surrender of life itself. Thus, an important respect the military would appear to be one of the more advanced forms of social institution." Since we train and fight as squadrons, it's critical Lt. Col. Stephen Lisi we develop confidence in each other. Our action or inaction communicates who we are and w hether we can be counted on. A breach of this special trust defined by the oath we took can never be tolerated, in matters small or large. Truth and honesty are required in every endeavor, whether preparing performance reports and decorations, performing preventive maintenance inspections, or providing constructive criticism to help improve someone's performance. Chaplain, (Col.) Samuel D. Maloney wrote, "If you want integrity to prevail in the military, act ethically yourself and expect ethical actions from your subordinates." Each of us, no matter what our position, has a fundamental personal responsibility for ethical behavior. Ethical conduct is the only code of behavior that will be accepted where each of us serves our friends and famination, rs, lies. Finally, Maj. Gen.(Ret) Henry Meade, former Chief of Air Force A penny for your thoughts: ideas rewarded JAFS-TS- gt 388th LSS ofJanuary 388th MS were: Stephan Fait Lt. CoL Gilbert VanWagner - - Chaplains, eloquently articulated the holistic meaning of integrity. He wrote, "... integrity is not just truthtelling, or kindness, or justice, or reliability. Integrity is the state of mind of my whole life, the total quality of my character and it is witnessed by the moral soundness of my responses in every life situation." Each of us should be proud of the commitment we made to serve our meet and a higher calling of to country of responsibility for the well-beithose we work with, defend and love. 388th professionals are deployed right now, successfully performing hazardous duties flying armed mission over southern Iraq and performing countemarcotics operations in a remote st South American jungle under surveillance. The trust and teamwork taking place has been founded on individual integrity. We take care of our people, maintain the our equipment and our facilities doing the right thing each and every time to meet the oath we swore to uphold. ng narco-terrori- F-1- 6s, Company Grade Officer By SrA.J.C.Woodring Staff writer Why should you submit a suggestion? Not only can your suggestion put some additional money into your pocket, but it will help make your job easier and produce a better end product, said Tom Gates, 388th Fighter Wing suggestion program manager. In January, the Suggestion Program office awarded a total of $2, 127 and two certificates of appreciation. In late 1993, SrA. Joseph P. Dingus, a jet engine mechanic for the 388th Maintenance Squadron, followed his technical order to the letter. But, when he got to the end and checked to ensure everything was in place, there was a problem. The T.O. said to check to see if the turbine rotor blades were installed. The problem? It never said to put them on. In February 1 994, Dingus submitted an Air Force Form 1 000 to correct the problem. About a year later, Dingus received a $350 check he says he'll spend on a race car he's building. To get information on your suggestion, or to find out how to submit one, contact Gates at Suggestion awards for th - 729th Air Control Squadron " j- ' s. - Navy Lt, Mike Meyers MSgt Kim Wagner TSgt Stephen Couture TSgt Gregory Elman TSgt James Green TSgt Michael Mitchell --TSgt Terri Todd TSgt Donald Walker- - SSgt Paul Lush SSgt Mark Renner SrA. Richard Montag Amn. Max Guerra Fighter Pilot 4th Fighter Squadron - Lt. Meyers, a Navy exchange pilot, was chosen as 388th Fighter Wing's Company Grade Officer for the months of October through December Fighter Country h ditad, prepared and provided by th 388th F'fcbur WVtf Public Affairs Office. Submit editorial copy to : 388 FWPA (Bidg. 120. Room 13) by the Am Friday of th month for that month's tout. For mora Information, call tha public affairs offict at 0 1 777-320- CoL Dan Dick Commander, 388th Fyhfer Wing 1st Ltjohn J.Thomas ChieC rubtcAffoin TSft. DarWJ. Emit NCaQfubtcAiri SrA. J. 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