ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England (AFNS) —
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited forty eighth Fighter Wing Airmen to thank them for standing watch during the vacation season Dec. 21.
The go to allowed Air Force senior leaders to satisfy with Airmen and Guardians round U.S. European Command, together with NATO allies, who stand watch 24/7 year-round and present appreciation for his or her efforts and sacrifice.
“We’re all part of NATO… part of this trip was to go into the Baltics and see some of our NATO partners,” Brown mentioned. “If we really want to work together as a team, we need to think about how we build a team before we get into the conflict or in the crisis. Too often we build U.S. first and then think about how we bring in our allies and partners. We [need to] reverse that.”
During an all-call with forty eighth FW Airmen, Brown emphasised his precedence of accelerating change throughout the Air Force and why it’s so essential.
“Good enough today, will fail tomorrow,” he mentioned. “When I think about the Air Force, I have a responsibility as your chief to drive change… to make sure we’re prepared for the future, no matter what challenge comes our way and that’s my focus.”
As a part of accelerating change, Brown expressed his give attention to giving Airmen entry to instruments they should accomplish their mission successfully.
“I will do everything in my power as your chief of staff to make sure we have the capabilities to do the mission the nation has asked us to do,” Brown mentioned. “We do not play to lose. We are the strongest Air Force in the world, the most respected Air Force in the world and we want to keep it that way… and my job is to make sure you have the tools and resources to make that happen.”
Another level Brown mentioned was the right way to enhance Air Force tradition. Specifically concerning how Airmen construct resilience and guarantee their wingmen are doing the identical.
“Some of us need to see a mental health provider because we need that support, but many of us just need someone to talk to,” Brown mentioned. “Somebody that we can lean on when things are getting a little rough. The question is what do you do to make yourself resilient as you move forward and how do you help the Airman to your left and to your right and make sure they’re being taken care of?”
Before his departure, Brown opened the ground for questions and proceeded to reiterate his appreciation for the wing and the personnel stationed right here. Additionally, he handed on due to their households for supporting them as they stand watch alongside NATO Allies and companions.
