[Det847everyone] FW: 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force - First Letter to the Force

[Evan Walters]

Good afternoon Det 847,

I have a couple updates for regarding changes in the US Air Force chain of leadership:


  1.  For those that haven't heard, General Kenneth S. Wilsbach is the new US Air Force Chief of Staff (CSAF) as of 3 November. In his first letter to the Force, he lays out 5 major priorities for his tenure as the 24th CSAF:



     *   Fly. Fix. Fight. Our shared purpose is simple and enduring: to fly and fix so we are ready to fight. At our core, we fly and fix aircraft. It is the heart of who we are and what we do. Every Airman, no matter their specialty, contributes to the generation of airpower to support the joint fight. From the flightline to the cockpit, from logistics to networks, every part of our Air Force delivers combat power. Together, we afford our Nation the ability to deter aggression and when necessary, to fight and win.



     *   Readiness is fundamental. Readiness is our first responsibility. Aircraft availability, aircrew proficiency, and the ability to generate combat power at scale are not just metrics, they are the measure of our credibility as a fighting force. We will restore and sustain full-spectrum readiness by balancing the demands of today's operations with the modernization required for tomorrow's fight. Our Airmen must fly, fix, and train with purpose, realism, and discipline to ensure we are ready any time our nation calls.



     *   We will continue to modernize to win today and into the future. We must guarantee that tomorrow's Airmen inherit an Air Force that can win. We will advocate relentlessly for programs like the F-47, Collaborative Combat Aircraft as well as nuclear force recapitalization through the Sentinel program and the B-21. We will update our existing fleets where viable. Just as important, we must shorten the time it takes to move from concept to combat power while empowering our innovators to move faster.



     *   Our Warrior Culture will remain at an all-time high. Our warrior culture is built on standards - technical excellence, accountability, and pride in our profession. Doing hard things together builds toughness and strengthens culture. Encourage your formations to lead boldly and take smart risks at all echelons. Whether in combat or in training, we will hold ourselves and each other to the highest expectations. Pride in your craft and in the team beside you is the foundation of our strength.



     *   Airmen and their families are our strength. Our Air Force is strong because of the Airmen who serve and the families who support them. We will continue to support family readiness, develop our leaders, and ensure every Airman knows they are the bedrock of our success. Building and maintaining trust in your Staffs, Squadrons, Groups, and Wings will carry us through any challenge.


  1.  In addition, Lieutenant General Clark Quinn has been confirmed as the new Commander of Air Education and Training Command as of 31 October. In line with the new CSAF priorities, Lt Gen Quinn has a focus on empowering innovation and critical thinking.


I've included both of their first letters to the force for your reference. As cadre, our aim to train, inspire, and develop you is to best prepare you to meet the expectations and challenges our leadership put before us. Please read through these priorities, and put some serious thought into how your efforts as an DAF officer cadet can meet the CSAF and AETC visions.

Embrace the challenge, keep moving forward, and rise to the privilege that is being a leader in the DAF.

Respectfully,

[ASU]

EVAN D. WALTERS, MAJ, USAF
AFROTC Detachment 847
Associate Professor of Aerospace Studies
Operations Officer
Angelo State University
Member, Texas Tech University System
San Angelo, TX 76909-1020
Phone: 325-942-2036 Ext: 6537
ewalters at angleo.edu<mailto:ewalters at angleo.edu>

"Character... Excellence... Ram Pride!!!


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