Air Force Core Values

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When I think of expectations, I would not ask anyone to do something that I would not be willing to do myself. I believe that we must have a strong work ethic to achieve goals in life, but we must keep our priorities in line. I don’t expect everyone to work sixty hours a week, but I expect that member will do their part to accomplish the mission. As the mission requires, I will be there beside my members preforming the job. Another expectation of the people is accountability for their work and actions. We see today that many millenniums in our society feel that they don’t have to be accountable. I disagree with this attitude, we must be held accountable and take responsibility for our actions. We all are human and make mistake, but if I make a mistake I want my member hold me accountable. The members that work for me should feel free and open to disagree with me, but at the same time feel they are a contributing part of the team. We must work together to be focused on the mission and what is best for the mission. …show more content…
I believe all airman should take these core values very seriously and adopt them into their belief system. As a leader, we have to stick to our beliefs and convictions even if your belief may be an unpopular one. One of my favorite quotes from General George Patton is “Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men.” I expect the airman I command to keep and hold these standards and expect non-the less from

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