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Show B Flatter Country November 10. 2004 Integrity, Service, Excellence for work on time—well rested, trained, and ready to give 100 percent to whatever the task or project, In 1962 General Douglas because it's often inteMacArthur delivered his "Integrity is hongral to something bigfarewell address to West esty beyond ger than we can imagPoint's Corp of Cadets. His ine. speech included three simple reproach, it's a words: "duty, honor, country." "Integrity" is honchoice, it's doing esty beyond reproach, Today, the U.S. Air Force it's a choice, it's doing uses three words that emulate the right thing the right thing all the MacArthur's message; three all the time/' time, every time, even simple words that define our core values: "integrity, service, when no one is looking. In our profession -- Col. James Post and excellence." 388th Fighter Wing of arms, second only While almost every Airmen vice commander to integrity, is "service is familiar with our core valbefore self." ===== ues, few of us might actually and the needs of the Air Force "Service before self is have paused and contemplated ahead of personal goals and patriotism. Patriotism is what what they mean. Here are a desires. It may mean taking a few ideas to consider the next called many of us to take an time you put on your uniform oath to support and defend our remote assignment, postponing an advanced degree, or willingConstitution. The calling to and look in the mirror before walking out the door. serve our magnificent country ly packing our bags for an may seem rarer today than ever extended AEF rotation. "Integrity" is the most Regardless of the reason, important of our three core val- before. Many of us were inspired to the need for selfless warriors is ues, the one that reminds us join the Air Force for other rea- what makes the Air Force, a that fellow Airmen, and socisons, like the countless oppor- profession of arms, the noblest ety, depend on and trust one of all. Be ready to make sacritunities it offers, including another every day. From the advanced skill training, higher fices. The pride you'll feel in flight line to finance, from the end is something only a -education, travel, and then, security forces to flight surhandful of Americans will ever geons, we put our trust in one finally, the chance to directly understand. And when you serve our nation. We often another without a second decide to do something, strive find ourselves in situations thought. requiring us to make a choice - for excellence. We put our trust in traffic - whether to make a sacrifice to "Excellence in all we do" is lights, school teachers, and medicine. But do we consider complete a mission or task, or our third and final core value. the number of people who trust to prioritize our personal inter- A wise man once said that anyests over the mission. thing worth doing, is worth and depend on us to do the right thing? Men and women in uniform doing right. We're all volunteers, men and women who Our spouses trust that we've are part of one of the most could have chosen any number trusted professions. We have done our part in preparing of career callings, but we chose them for the next deployment, taken an oath, to be ready and Air Force. the willing to give our lives in our children trust us to safely We defend fellow defense of our country. lead them to adulthood, and Americans who enjoy a freeour peers, superiors, and subor- "Service before self means dom found no where else in the dinates trust that we'll show up putting the mission, your job. By Col. James Post 388th Fighter Wing vice commander world. Decisions we make every day decide the outcome of our efforts. We can give 100 percent, or we can decide to give something less. Often, no one will know the difference ... except you. We've made a commitment to be the best stewards of the money our fellow Americans pay in taxes. That means striving to always do our best in everything we do. Second best, or second place, is first among losers. The United States of America is anything but a country willing to except second place. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force challenges each one of us to take utmost pride in all that we do. "Excellence in all we do" is the ultimate force multiplier. Aim high and shoot for excellence, everyday and always. "Integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do." The U.S. Air Force's core values epitomize that which has made the greatest nation in the world all that it is today. Take the moral high road and challenge yourself to reflect on, and build your character on a foundation of these core values. It will forever make you a part of the greatest team in the world. Liberty or Death! ommentary Air Force leaders send Veterans Day message WASHINGTON (AFPN) - The following is a Veterans Day message from Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper: "Each year, America honors its veterans for the sacrifices and hard-fought successes of so many of its citizens -- those who have worn the uniform as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Marines. "The original Armistice Day recognized the cease-fire signed by Germany and the Allied powers on November 11, 1918. This concluded the hostilities of World War I, known as the "War to end all wars." Over two million service members of the American Expeditionary Force fought bravely on and over the battlefields of Europe. "Today, our expeditionary Air Force continues the fight in defense of freedom around the world against a resilient enemy who opposes our way of life. "Since those challenging days at the dawn of the 20th Century to the awakening hours of the 21st Century, we have witnessed major wars and countless conflicts. One constant has remained: the commitment of those who served and continue to serve our nation in forever challenging times — our veterans. We honor their memory for what they have done to keep America and the world safe. "To our Airmen who continue the fight against those who have made America their target, we salute you. We thank you and your families for your constant vigil and your continuing sacrifices. May God bless you and the United States of America." Gen. Hal M. Hornburg thanks the men and women ofACC On 22, Oct. 2004, you recognized me with the highest noncommissioned military honor and tribute, the Order of the Sword, and I am humbled. My induction was undeniably the highlight of my 36year Air Force career. I am especially proud of the enlisted corps, the backbone of the Air Force, and all that you have accomplished. U.S. Air Force Airmen are the best in the world and I am privileged to have commanded such highly dedicated and patriotic, professionals. In ACC it is truly, "People First...Mission Always." I commend you for your excellence and am thankful for your service to the Nation, the Air Force, and Air Combat Command. As Cynthia and I prepare for the next chapter of our lives, I am completely confident in your future successes. I am proud to have served with you and to call myself an Airman. Air Combat Command commander inducted into Order of the Sword maintain a cohesive, disciplined, well-trained force to protect lives and property in the kingdom. These ancient NCOs would honor their leader and pledge their loyalty by presenting him LANGLEYAIR FORCE BASE, Va. —Air with a sword. Combat Command's enlisted force honored its U.S. Air Force NCOs revised and updated the commander Oct. 22 with induction into the Order Order of the Sword ceremony and adopted it in of the Sword. Gen. Hal M. Hornburg, who has commanded 1967. Since then, the rare honor of receiving it has only been accorded to those special leaders ACC since November 2001, is the third ACC who take great pride and show great concern for leader to be inducted into the command's Order the enlisted corps. of the Sword. In his remarks. Chief Master Sergeant of the "This ancient ceremony honors an Airmen's Airman and a leader among leaders," said Chief Air Force Gerald R. Murray said General Hornburg is defined by his "exceptional characMaster Sgt. Rodney E. Ellison, ACC command ter" and "constitution that chief master sergeant. "(It) is a us." drives most fitting event for a man "General Homburg is who has led and sacrificed for an advocate for the enlisthis country for more than 36 ed corps," he said. "He's years while always taking care left an indelible impresof those who take care of the sion on the Air Force. His mission." slogan 'People FirstThe Order of the Sword is Mission Always' is more the highest honor and tribute than just words; it's a noncommissioned officers can marching order." bestow upon an individual. It is Chief Murray summapatterned after two orders of rized General Hornburg's chivalry founded during the deeds as ACC commanMiddle Ages in Europe and der. The general made still in existence today - the quality of life a priority in Royal Order of the Sword and the command, with the Swedish Military Order of upgrades to dormitories, the Sword. libraries and fitness cenIn 1522, King Gustavus the ters, and he set aside Gen. Hal M. Hornburg First, of Sweden, enjoined the funding to repair, upgrade or build new running noblemen he commissioned to appoint officers to tracks at every ACC base. He promoted the perserve him — accountants, builders, craftsmen, teachers, scribes and others responsible for con- sonal and professional development of NCOs, ducting the ordinary daily affairs of the kingdom. and encouraged partnership between NCOs and officers. He also invested'time, effort and dollars The system worked so well it was incorporated into the Swedish army as a way to establish and to retaining the Air Force's "greatest asset - our By Tech. Sgt. Patrick Murphy Air Combat Command Public Affairs Airmen." As part of the induction ceremony, the thankful ACC enlisted corps presented General Hornburg with a sword, a citation, a portrait, and a proclamation scroll, which was signed by every enlisted member who attended the ceremony. The enlisted corps also honored the general's wife, Cynthia, for the role she played in supporting her husband. They presented her a silver bowl and made a $500 donation to the Air Force Village in her name. "For once, I'm almost speechless," he said. "But not quite. I can't accept this honor and all that comes with it without adequately saying thanks. "(This is) truly the greatest honor as a member of the U.S. Air Force," the general said. The Order of the Sword comes from people who are heroes, General Hornburg said. The hero is known for deeds. A hero is a big man. The enlisted corps is made up of heroes who do their work everyday for little money and no thanks. They dream big dreams and make them come true while providing service to the nation. "I accept this honor with such pride," he said. "I hope and pray I've duly earned it. It's the highest honor any leader could achieve." The general joins Gen. John Loh and Gen. Richard Hawley as the only ACC commanders to be inducted into the Order of the Sword. General Loh was inducted in February 1995, and General Hawley joined him in April 1999. 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