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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

the Airman's Creed.

In 2007, General T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, introduced the Airman's Creed[1]. In a letter introducing the creed, Moseley wrote that one of his "top priorities" was to "reinvigorate the warrior ethos in every Airman of our Total Force."[1]. Thus, the intent of the creed was to enhance the building of a warrior ethos among its Airmen and to provide Airmen a tangible statement of beliefs.

The Airman's Creed reflects pride in the role of air, space and cyberspace power and the Air Force's commitment in supporting and defending the nation. The creed is fueled by the Air Force's heritage and, in the words of Moseley, "the warfighting-focused culture, conviction, character, ethic, mindset, spirit and soul we foster in all Airmen".[1]

The creed has not been without controversy, as it supplanted all other creeds that the Air Force had been using (The NCO Creed, the SNCO Creed, the Chief's creed).

[edit] The Airman's Creed

I am an American Airman.
I am a warrior.
I have answered my nation's call.

I am an American Airman.
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of honor,
And a legacy of valor.

I am an American Airman,
Guardian of freedom and justice,
My nation's sword and shield,
Its sentry and avenger.
I defend my country with my life.

I am an American Airman;
Wingman, leader, warrior.
I will never leave an airman behind,
I will never falter,

And I will not fail.

4 comments:

  1. And I will not fail. I can so relate to that statement. Excellent post Mike. :)

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  2. Sandee,AirmanMom Has the Creed on her site.the backround and the Creed I got from Wikipedia.
    I do not care how many times life knocks me down I will keep getting back up untill I take my last breath on this Earth.

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  3. we are so thankful for all the military for their dedication to keeping us safe...
    thanks for your post to honor them...

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  4. Mimi,I also Honor those that have served as well all the way back to the revolutionay war!

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