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Show Hilltop Times July 8. 2004 Commentary Leadership requires communication, responsibilities, expectations ....... . by Lt. Col. David B. Muzzy .Senior IMA to 75th CEG Commander : ' communi-CatingVole- s, Orndorrf Hilltop Times editor. While the 228th birthday of our nation's indepen dence has passed wfehhelisual c61lctidn of parades? picnic and pyrotechnics, it's also a time to reflect on what this freedom offers us. freeOur nation is based on four basic freedoms dom of speech and expression, freedom of every person to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. More than 60 years ago, on Jan. 6, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt addressed these freedoms in a speech before the 77th Congress. Interestingly, many of his comments apply today. "I address you," the president said, "at a moment unprecedented in the history of the union. I use the word 'unprecedented' because at no previous time are of just your 'normal' job? Hill mitment to those resisting aggression, and commitment to never passively give in to demands of Water use "We know that enduring peace cannot be bought at the cost of other people's freedom," he told the Congress. "And today jtis abundantly evident that Amer- here. Why are we watering ' drought I appreciate : ? Just a suggestion ... don't we have suggestion boxes In the Aircraft Division? Can't we have something besides the Action Line? Why out fear; and cooperate with free countries in a friendly, civilized society. "This nation has placed its destiny in the hands, heads and hearts of its millions of free men and women, In the past, suggestion boxes have been placed at various locations in hangars and work areas with this intent in mind. Unfortunately, they were difficult to maintain and quickly became mini trash containers. Due to your request, a new form of "suggestion box" has been developed for informal feedback to the Aircraft Division chief. It is called "Colonel's Corner" and is located on the MAB Intranet Web site. It may be accessed j through any MAB computer, including designated STAIRS computers, corner of the Web ; Just click on "Colonels Corner" near the upper I page below the directorate logo. It was designed extremely "user friendly."comare all submittals so it The Web page developers also programmed be pletely anonymous and go directly to the division chief s staff office to managed. Responses will be published in the periodic MAB Chiefs Cor--; ner newsletters. ACTION LINE is your opportunity to make Hill AFB a better place to live, A and its faith in freedom under the guidance of God," the president said. "Freedom means the supremacy rights everywhere. Our support goes to those who struggle to gain those rights and keep of human them. Our strength is our unity of purpose. "To that high concept there can be no end save In a v ever-increasi- ... the lawn already? We're still your concern for one of our most precious resources. Within the last few weeks technicians from our grounds maintenance contractor and the 75th Civil Engineers Utility section have been testing systems throughout the base. This work is essential to ensure faulty system configurations and leaks are identified and repaired before they become bigger problems. You're correct in that the entire intermountain region water levels. For that is in the sixth year of a drought and reason I have once again put into place a comprehensive base policy on summer water conservation and landscape irrigating. Read the Hilltop Times throughout the summer as well periodically run informational arti--; ' cles on water saving tips and suggestions. I have utmost confidence in all Team Hill members that well work together to identify, report and correct wasteful practices and ensure conservation of our precious resources remains a top priority. A ous danger. "Let us say to the democracies: 'We Americans are vitally concerned in your defense of freedom. We are putting forth our energies, our resources and our organizing powers to give you the strength to regain and maintain a free world. We shall send you in numbers, ships, planes, tanks, guns. That is our purpose and our pledge.'" Among other points, President Roosevelt said the nation wouldn't be intimidated by the threats of dictators; people needed to be prepared to sacrifice and support the war effort; we must face the enemy with- ened from without as it is today. "We have even engaged in two wars ... and in a number of undeclared wars ... for the maintenance of American rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. But in no case has a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence." President Roosevelt noted that armed defense was being used at that time against enemies on all conti,, nents. p ,s rf v i v ; ., "The need of the moment is that our actions and our almost exclupolicy should be devoted primarily to meeting this foreign peril," he said. "For sively all our domestic problems are now a part of the great emergency. Just as our national policy in internal affairs has been based upon a decent respect for the rights and the dignity of all of our fellow men within our gates, so our national policy in foreign affairs has been based on a decent respect for the of all nations, large and rights and the dignity small. And the justice of morality must and will win in the end." President Roosevelt outlined the national policy as national defense, com commitment to -- Action Line ican citizens everywhere are demanding and supporting speedy and complete action in recognition of obvi- has American security been as seriously threat- -- i what your commanders' Fight for freedom, then and now Bill i i jr Individual Mobilization Augmentee, or IMA, is an Air Force Reserve Program that supports and backfills active duty Air Force positions. We are warfighters just as members of the active Guard and Reserve. In the 75th Civil Engineer Group, there are 54 such posifour officer and 50 enlisted and I'm the senior IMA tions to Col. Michael Falino, group commander. ; An important item for any leader is what I call respbnsiWHtiea and expectations. This becomes doubly important in the IMA program since IMA's typically don't assemble on a. regular basis. Knowing your role means knowing the importance of your job withip the unit. Whether you're an administrative specialist or a shop supervisor, having the understanding of how your job fits into the bigger picture plays a vital role in your unit's success.? If this has never been made clear to you, may I suggest you meet with your supervisor, chief or com' mander and have explained, , The next is responsibilities or knowing what you're accountable for. Typically, your job description and skill level do a good job, of this and it may include such items as people, equip-- by . ing, etc. Taking responsibility tor those otner items neips ensure you are ready to support the mission. l And don't be afraid to ask questions to gain understanding and clarification. I remember a story about J. Edgar Hoover, the former tight fisted FBI director, who wrote; upon reviewing a staff member's letter, "watch the borders" in the margin. The staff member took this to mean literally placing agents at the borders of the United States and its neighbors; however, the director just meant to adjust the letter's margins. Expectations bring to mind such words as "anticipation," and beyond," "motivation," "go the extra mile" and "above Do you know "exceed." Do you know what your commanders' expectations are of you beyond just doing your "normal" job? Timeliyou beyond expectations ness, appearance, compliance, AEF support are a few expectations that come to mind that are important to know. Showing doing up for work 10 minutes early and staying 10 minutes after the duty day is done will go a long way towards exceeding someone's expectation. Lt. Col. David Muzzy Whether you're an Active Duty member or an IMA, you need to have a clear understanding of your role, responsibilities and expectations. A commander that ensures each member ment, a process, a program, data management or a combination of these. But there is much more, such as shots, fitness has this clear understanding will make great strides in estabtesting, wills, Professional Military Education, ancillary train-- lishing the success of the unit. ; left-han- vic- tory." Eleven months and a day later, on Dec. 7, 1941, the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in the United States defending freedom and fighting to maintain a free world. Today, as then, the warfighters who serve in faraway countries, and the civilian employees who maintain and sustain them with equipment and other needs, are diligently fighting to keep our freedoms alive. And while our microwave society might insist on a quick solution, history has proven again and again, that maintaining our freedoms takes time and con- d ' work and play. on Outlook to "HILL ACTION LINE," or send When you call Ext for action, your comments will be recorded and staffed through the agency responsible Please give your supervisor and chain ofcommand the opportunity to work with you in answering questions and solving problems before calling ACTION LINE. This Hill work- ' will help me better serve your interests. Items of basewide interest to the force will be published in the Hilltop rimes. stant vigilance. Street views 'Where would you go on your dream vacation?' 0 m 1 1 Katelin Koenigkramer Youth Center member "I think I would go to San Diego. They have a zoo and Sea World and the beach. I got to touch a real crab there." Stephanie Valentik Youth Center Devon Youth ld Center member member member the beach is amazing. There is good "Mexico, because of the beaches and I want to see the Mayan Temples. I learned "Disneyland, because if s fun and I can sec Minnie and Mickey Mouse. You get to dance with the characters. Goofy swung "Hawaii, because weather and good food. I have never been there but I have seen TV shows about it" The U.S. Air Force about them in class and it would be a cool place to look at" Rikki Warren Youth Center Ashlynn Reader Youth Center Jones member "Hawaii, because I can sit on the beach and watch people surf. Maybe I can learn how." me around last time." Quality Systems Hilltop Timoo with Published by Ogden Publishing Corp, a private firm in no way connected , c - . c em .vlur wrinen contract with HiD AFB. Tins corrrmer- inc for members o the cud enterptr Air Force newspaper B an amhorLed publication U.S. military service. Contents of the Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of. or endorsed by. the U S. 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There are lots of time with my dad, reasons the great wildlife, grandma and mom's great cooking and BBguns." meeting the challenge through Global Vigilance, Reach and Power.' jm tulj-Li--lfor America's Air Force Matthew Newbold Youth Center K flHVbHTUJUl! WU. MJ-iw-tf i Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: ABW CoL Sab Romano Ma. Shawn Macham BinOrndorff Karl-nito- 75th command Director, Public Anm Atomnt Editor Editor Young, CapL Sean Carter, Shad Waal MrMMars Airman 1st Claaa Mkah Gartarlno DoadSkMSS Edrtorlal and -- Around tha Hill" Kama, 3 p.m. Friday; aporta articles, 9 a.m Monday; classified ads, 5 p.m. Tueaday, weak of publication. For mora information, call trtt editor, Ext Baft ' 5 ) ? j i |