The Importance Of Failure In The Air Force

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1. I am writing in response to the LOR, I received on 13th november 2015 for failure to follow technical data, as well as perform job requirements. My failure to perform my duties on the 3rd november 2015, was by not following technical data and blaytently disregarding direct orders. the left main landing gear tire was far beyond legal limit according to AFTO 1F-15E-2-05JG-00-16 and 1F-15E-6WC-1. wet weather conditions state no cords may be showing on any tire. failure to comply with these Technical orders could have resulted in the loss of my pilots, peers, supervision, my own life, as well as 1 or more USAF Aircraft along with the billions of dollar in research and test equipment.
2. I would first like to acknowledge that it is I, and I alone, that am responsible for my failure to adhere to Air Force standards. As a Senior Airmen, this is solely my fault. I have failed my pilots, my flight members and my Flight Chief. I have not been the best Airman I know I can be on this installation and in doing so have hindered the readiness of my squadron, my wing, and my
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I am not a new airman to the military life,and am fully aware of what morale fibers of the military i have broken. I am attempting to recover from this mistake in my life I have chosen. I am going to take this as a learning experience, not repeat the mistake. I know that my job as a Crew Chief is extremely important, and that people can die if I fail to do my job when I am needed or not. I have a constant reminder of the action i must take to ensure personnel safety and aircraft readiness. I apologize for not keeping in mind that work comes first and must make sure all of my priorities are in order before leaving. when I made this mistake i could only be grateful that no one was hurt. I will take every precaution to make sure that this never happens again be it my aircraft or any other. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to correct my mistake, and I will not let that opportunity go to

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