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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The Air Force and Team McConnell are honoring its civilian Airmen, as part of the weeklong Public Service Recognition Week from May 3 to 9.
PSRW is a nationwide campaign that recognizes the people who serve as federal, state, county and local government employees. Its purpose is to highlight their contributions and to thank them for their service.
“There is no doubt we could not accomplish what we do around the world without our civilian Airmen,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. “They epitomize the spirit of creativity and innovation, and they address incredible challenges in defense of our nation. They deserve our gratitude this week, and every week.”
Civilian Airmen are able to perform all government functions with the exception of command of military forces. This includes things like direction and control of intelligence, crafting budgets and strategies, developing cutting edge technologies, maintaining aircraft, training new Airmen and teaching them the technical skills required for their jobs and humanitarian relief mission support. Performing these roles allows uniformed Airmen to be focused on warfighting.
“We are greatly appreciative to our civilian Airmen because without them, our mission would not be successful,” said Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander. “This week is just one of many when we take time to send a heartfelt thank you to all of our Team McConnell civilians for their unending support and service to our nation’s military.”
McConnell employs more than 350 civilian employees, according to the 2014 base economic impact statement. The 2015 President Proclamation for PSRW stated there are more than two million civilian federal employees.
In recognition of this campaign, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is offering leadership webinars throughout the week. For more information on the webinars, visit https://leadership.opm.gov/index.aspx
(Editor’s note: Information from an Air Force Public Affairs Command Information office article was used in this story.)
| Date Taken: | 05.05.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 05.06.2015 09:54 |
| Story ID: | 162329 |
| Location: | WICHITA, KS, US |
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