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ACC command chief visits Hurlburt

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Jeff Parkinson
  • 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, Air Combat Command command chief, visited several ACC units at the 15th Aircraft Maintenance Unit hangar here Nov 6.

Parsons spoke to Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron and 505th Command and Control Wing. Service members from the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., also attended.

Parsons thanked Airmen for their service and sacrifice during the all-call.

He also asked them why they joined and continue to serve.

"If this is [just] a job to you or anything other than a calling of service to your nation, then you're going to have a tough time over the next five years," he said.

Parsons spoke about the continuing budget constraints. He related it in household terms by describing a situation of what Airmen should do if their pay was cut by a $1,000 per month.

After he reassured the audience it was only an example and their pay was not being cut, he gave them some financial advice.

The smart thing to do would be to go home, gather the family and explain the situation, he said. Airmen and their families can also make smart financial decisions, like not getting a new car if the old one still works, or postponing a trip until expenses can be covered without a credit card.

Later, Parsons opened the floor to questions.

Airmen asked the command chief about master sergeant promotion boards, the Developmental Special Duty Nomination and Selection process, and new enlisted performance report systems.

"Once you're chosen for DSD, you have 45 days to submit your special duty package," Parsons explained. "If you don't, you will be ineligible for promotion, and re-enlistment."

Parsons concluded by addressing the attention on sexual assault in the Air Force.

The Air Force needs Airmen with character and professionalism, who respect themselves and others, he said. This is cruicial in order to combat sexual harassment and push into the future.

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ACC command chief visits Hurlburt

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Jeff Parkinson
  • 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, Air Combat Command command chief, visited several ACC units at the 15th Aircraft Maintenance Unit hangar here Nov 6.

Parsons spoke to Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron and 505th Command and Control Wing. Service members from the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., also attended.

Parsons thanked Airmen for their service and sacrifice during the all-call.

He also asked them why they joined and continue to serve.

"If this is [just] a job to you or anything other than a calling of service to your nation, then you're going to have a tough time over the next five years," he said.

Parsons spoke about the continuing budget constraints. He related it in household terms by describing a situation of what Airmen should do if their pay was cut by a $1,000 per month.

After he reassured the audience it was only an example and their pay was not being cut, he gave them some financial advice.

The smart thing to do would be to go home, gather the family and explain the situation, he said. Airmen and their families can also make smart financial decisions, like not getting a new car if the old one still works, or postponing a trip until expenses can be covered without a credit card.

Later, Parsons opened the floor to questions.

Airmen asked the command chief about master sergeant promotion boards, the Developmental Special Duty Nomination and Selection process, and new enlisted performance report systems.

"Once you're chosen for DSD, you have 45 days to submit your special duty package," Parsons explained. "If you don't, you will be ineligible for promotion, and re-enlistment."

Parsons concluded by addressing the attention on sexual assault in the Air Force.

The Air Force needs Airmen with character and professionalism, who respect themselves and others, he said. This is cruicial in order to combat sexual harassment and push into the future.