Happy Birthday Air Force
TEAM AFSA!
What a great day today is! Our outstanding United States Air Force has been on point for our great nation for 62 years today. From the newest FTAC Airman to the most senior Chief on base, each one of you plays a vital role in defending our nations freedom, on the ground—in the air—and in cyberspace. As we reflect on these past 6 decades we must pause and embrace the accomplishments of the men and women who served before us. For after all, Freedom is NOT free as history has proven to us.
Today is a new day and with this, I encourage you to embrace a “How cool is that” mentality. By no means am I insinuating that you should be unprofessional, in contrary I need you to see the lighter side—the positive side of all the wonderful things the Air Force has provided for us.
You old timers (me included), think back of the changes in the last 10 or 20 years. Remember when we came in and lived in the “Barracks”? Ok…”Dorms” but remember that roommate we had, remember that one phone located halfway down the hallway or that old dingy bowling alley we used to hang out in on Friday nights? Well…those things are no longer there… “How cool is that”!.
Instead, today our Airmen have single dorm rooms, kitchens, computer access, large or plasma screen televisions and yes…now “Cosmic Bowling” in new beautiful facilities. “How Cool is that”! Our Air Force has evolved tenfold in the past few years and will only get better… “How Cool Is That”!
These things were hard fought by Professional Organizations such as AFSA. AFSA has been the “tip of the spear” when it comes to improving Air Force Enlisted benefits, quality of life issues, and pay raises for more than 46 years. Because of this we must remain a strong-vocal organization. An organization built by a few, yet which affects the livelihood of masses. “How Cool Is That”!
Today as we mark this magnificent milestone, I encourage you to thank your “Airmen” of all ranks. Take him/her aside and discuss how important their contributions are to the mission and give them a birthday present on behalf of the Air Force. Express to that young Airman, Lt, new SSgt or new MSgt how important it is to lead by example…..Sponsor them for a membership in AFSA.
Lets embrace this great day and make our great organization better! TEAM “Together Everyone Achieves More”!
“How Cool Is That”!
Hooah! SMSgt Matt Becker "Mad Dog"