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It’s time to start packing. Dorm integrity is in full swing this December, here in Recce town.
The dorm integrity process is placing groups of Airmen in a standardized location in hopes to provide our members a network of connectivity by having those that work together live together.
Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Hall, Command Chief of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, is very passionate about this project and wants to help Airmen who may feel isolated here at Beale.
“The number 1 foundation of dorm integrity is wingmanship. When I see an Airman at work and I see an Airman at home and something is off, I can spot that immediately,” said Chief Hall. “Airmen don’t know who their neighbors are.”
In addition to strengthening the bonds between wingmen, a sense of pride and ownership are expected second and third order effects.
“Right now the dorms are just a hodgepodge of individuals living in a building. There is no pride in that building,” said Chief Hall.
Master Sgt. Daniel Bernal, 9th Civil Engineering Squadron dormitory superintendent agrees that these moves will benefit residents. “It will foster teamwork, togetherness and a sense of belonging,” Bernal said.
One newly renovated building is open and will now belong to our Intelligence community.
“We got the intel dorms completely cleaned out,” said Bernal. “They were shut down due to fire suppression maintenance. We are using that dorm to initiate the dorm integrity. All intel personnel will start to funnel toward that dorm.”
A phased approach will be used to minimize the disruption within the lives of Recce Town Airmen.
Housing individuals that work together in the same location aims to increase unit cohesion.
“If Commanders and Chiefs own a dorm and can drive by it and say that is where my defenders live or that is where my medics live. It is going to give a sense of ownership that will instill pride,” said Chief Hall. “I’ve seen this work.”
Another important byproduct of these moves is going to be the cooperation that is involved in making it happen.
“I know this is going to be tough, but this is another opportunity to lead our Airmen through trying times,” said Chief Hall. “I want units to work together as a team to get some trucks, take a down day, and help their people move.”
| Date Taken: | 12.10.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 12.10.2019 10:53 |
| Story ID: | 354984 |
| Location: | BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CA, US |
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