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- Today's Air Force is the most dominant in the world.
The Airmen of Air Force Materiel Command
have built that force.
To remain at the top, the nation is relying
on us to develop, field and sustain
the Air Force we need for the future.
Additionally, AFMC's efforts are the driving force
behind the Air Force's ability to execute
the National Defense Strategy.
Without AFMC airmen executing their mission
each and every day, the other major commands
would not have the weapons, platforms and systems
they need to execute the Air Force mission.
If the AFMC team does not succeed executing it's mission,
the Air Force cannot succeed.
The National Defense Strategy outlines
that we are in a competition.
The technology advantage we have experienced
and enjoyed in the past is quickly closing or is closed.
Our potential adversaries are innovative
and rapidly developing both their technologies
and war fighting expertise.
For us to continue to ensure a technological advantage
for this nations true national treasure,
America's sons and daughters we send into harms way,
we must develop and field technology
at the speed of relevance.
Our efforts, your efforts, are critical
to us remaining the most lethal and ready air force
in the world.
In order to ensure AFMC is properly positioned
to execute the National Defense Strategy,
and drive to the Air Force we need,
I'm kicking off command-wide initiative,
the AFMC We Movement.
My intent is to empower you, so your voice is heard.
The AFMC we need must allow us to produce lethality
and readiness to counter any adversary.
It must provide a workplace with modern facilities
and great communication infrastructure,
that is competitive with industry.
We need to lead the nation in innovation
and ensure we attract, hire and retain
the best and brightest airmen.
The AFMC we need must have clear command and control
that sheds outdated management practices and structures,
and must leverage best practices from industry
to create the right environment
to develop the Air Force we need.
We need an organization that is agile,
adaptable, and anticipates war fighter needs,
delivering options before the war fighter
knows they need those options.
I am counting on our most valuable resource,
you, to support this initiative
and provide your innovative ideas.
Teams of personnel will gather feedback
through face to face interviews
with thousands of personnel
at 13 different AFMC locations.
All AFMC airmen will have an opportunity
to share feedback through online surveys,
questionnaires and the AFMC website.
The data we collect will be used to make recommendations
to me for the future AFMC.
This is not a manpower drill,
this is not a climate assessment.
Together we together we are creating a blueprint
for the future of this command.
Over the next few weeks, please look for opportunities
to support this effort.
This is your opportunity to create positive change
in our command, and we need the inputs
of airmen at all levels.
By becoming the AFMC we need,
we can ensure the Air Force we need
to secure our nation's future.
And we need your help.
Thank you for what you do each and every day
that makes us successful.
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