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    Photo By Staff Sgt. Isaiah Soliz | U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian Nehring, 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit...... read more read more

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FL, UNITED STATES

    03.24.2017

    Story by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Soliz 

    325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

    Two Tyndall Airmen garnered recognition through supporting Airmen and embracing an old proverb: some are born to lead, and some grow into it.
    Tech. Sgt. Chris Kennedy, 325th Maintenance Squadron low observables production supervisor, and Senior Master Sgt. Brian Nehring, 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant superintendent, were both recognized in the 2016 Maintenance Professional of the Year and presented the Superior Leadership Captain Lance P. Sijan Award for characterizing the traits of great leaders.
    Mentoring and leadership aids the growth of Airmen through the sharing of expertise, standards, capabilities, viewpoints, and approaches; all of which are essential to accomplishing the mission.

    “There are so many great qualities in so many people, and a lot of times they can’t see that. We already know we have to improve, but highlight the good stuff they already possess,” Kennedy said. “Doing so takes down barriers a person might have when it comes to feedback while also reassuring them they have a good foundation.”
    Nehring, who was recently selected for promotion to chief master sergeant, believes it’s not the one individual in charge who is successful, it’s the team. He added, sharing the knowledge garnered and leading from the front is key to helping Airmen grow.
    “Leaders asking the right questions helps the Airmen by providing them with the tools and things they need to more efficiently complete the mission,” Nehring said. “Helping our Airmen in even the smallest of ways can result in saved time, efficiency, or improved attitudes.”
    Nehring is a firm believer in three things – know your job, do your job and be professional. Those, along with the core values, are the qualities he believes must be instilled in Airmen.
    Excellence in all we do is a core value that Kennedy feels very strongly about.
    “Truly give 100 percent to everything you do and believe in people,” Kennedy said. “Believe in the people you work for and the people you work with. Challenge yourself to be the person who is optimistic and enthusiastic when you see others who are not.”
    Senior enlisted Airmen fall into the noncommissioned officer or senior noncommissioned officer tiers, and are responsible for meeting and exceeding the standards and expectations charged upon junior enlisted Airmen. They must exemplify excellence and lead by example while demonstrating effective followership and leadership.
    “It’s so true when you hear people say ‘attitudes are contagious,’” Kennedy continued. “As an NCO you are in the biggest position to influence new people to the Air Force. In my career field those positions typically work side by side with new Airmen every day, so being optimistic and enthusiastic helps mold them the correct way.”
    Kennedy and Nehring both hope to grow as leaders by maintaining open communication with their Airmen to allow for growth along the ranks and help produce the future leaders of tomorrow.
    “The maintenance community that we have is full of great leaders and to be recognized is a very humbling experience,” Nehring said. “I’m very proud of the Airmen, they are the key, the focus area of what we do. The mission is not successful without our Airmen.”

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    Date Taken: 03.24.2017
    Date Posted: 03.24.2017 17:37
    Story ID: 228033
    Location: TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FL, US

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