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Show OHJiop Times July 25, 2002 Commentary Having the right attitude can make by Leslie Abbctt Putting it all together the difference ail ried out the orders to get the job done. World War I was a solid example of achieving success. Although entering the war late, American participation was It's another day, vital to the eventual Allied success. American troops stopped BO LUNG AFB, Washington. D.C. another week and it seems like we are being continually the final German offensive in 1918 and we broke the back of tasked with doing more everyday except we're doing it German resistance thereafter. with less. In World War II America's role was unique in that only the tell would that Most what?" You might ask, "less United States had major responsibilities in two theaters. On you people do to at or asked more, Dec. 7, 1941, the United States was suddenly thrust center doing more with less means being least the same amount of work, with less people. But does it stage into a war for which it was ill prepared but overcame numerous obstacles that demanded a depth and breadth of really have to mean with fewer people? I contend it means doing more with less inefficiency, less involvement never experienced before or since. 1 1 environment, we are not only cumbersome processes and, most importantly, with less In the ramping complaining and better attitudes. up our readiness capabilities as we train and prepare our When push comes to shove, the watchword of the Ameritroops for Air Expeditionary Forces, but we are also procan military is "can do." When called to perform, we respond, viding world-clas- s wartime customer support on a daily basis. oftentimes in spite of overwe execute well and we prevail At times it may feel like we are being asked to do more with whelming odds. less, but if commanders demonstrate the right attitude History has shown that circumstances haven't always been through actions, enthusiasm and support, we will continue and may at their best when we have been called to arms as a nation. to achieve what those before us accomplished Call it Yankee We didn't always have the greatest number of the we think need. with we less than do it might I like but of numerous the southern West Old or true military strategists ingenuity, tenacity, genius troops, grit or nor an arsenal of weapons needed at the time to take on to think it's just attitude. the task at hand. Many times in American history, we were The right attitude can and does make all the difference. called upon to do more with less than what we really needed Our history reflects it time and again. We're not doing more and we succeeded! in resources to be successful we're doing more with the right attitude, and with less The primary reason we were successful was because of we're doing it successfully! the attitudes of our leaders in training, equipping attitude Abbott is the former director of the 75th Services Division and deploying the troops, and the attitudes of those who car at Hill AFB. 11th Services director post-Sep- t. best-traine- d - 1 Street views Hill i 'What would you tell someone considering civil service?' r V jiii mi J ii.ippiw'Puii,4ii(.aH ' t -- . I, ' . " I i - - ft t 3 if I ) Sylvia Ahl Clerical Immunization Clinic 75th Medical Group . i Richard Umpleby Data Quality Management Secretary Consultant- - ' ' '24 7.5th Medical Group. 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J Military Pay Civilian Pay the problem is now We fixed. empa- size base appearance because it is a reflection of the pride and professionalism of all members of Team Hill. Ensuring our new land- ...... .... Hill Pride Hotline Public Affairs Military Housing Maintenance Safety Office scaping takes root and survives not only contributes to base appearance, but it also pro- i ! Union AFOSI Narcotics Hotline tects our investment of resources. In this case, the water valve that controls the flow of water to irrigate the trees had been closed. The 75th Civil Engineer Squadron opened the valve and Family Assistance Center (when activated) Global Power and Reach for America. " U.S. military services. Contents of the Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. 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It's experiences stability opportunities with jobs and the diversity of rtunities for growth and career the benefits are better then in not a bed of roses, but that's probably true with all jobs. Overpeople with whom they will enhancement are abundant, pro- the private sector." all, a civil service career is betwork. Gather as much infor- viding one is prepared to be ter than anything else out there." It's an excellent career mation as you can before making a decision on a career or for military retirees to further themselves, jising their past job path." knowledge and skills." r. .Articles: Will Kathryn Amos Edward Askey Administrative Clerk Family Practice Clinic 75th Medical Group Jill 625-430- 0 Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Ma. Gen. Scott Bergren Ma. 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