If you havent read the air forces the little blue book on our core values, it is truly a great place to start learning more about them. They will serve you well in your professional career and your personal life. It is through this alignment of our actions with these values that we, as an air force, earn the publics trust, strengthen our service, and accomplish our mission. Air force core values the challenge continues vance air.
The air force recognizes integrity first, service before self, and excellence as its core valueslearn these lessons well. The worlds greatest air forcepowered by airmen, fueled by innovation. In january 1997, almost 10 years ago, our air force launched the little blue book, publishing our air force core values for the first time. By accepting the challenge of living the air force core values on and off duty, airmen develop professionally and contribute to a culture of trust where all airmen can bring. Service leadership recently had discussed adding a fourth value. Keeping the theme of the core values of the air force, the airmans creed of the u. Initially formed as a part of the united states army on 1 august 1907, the usaf was established as a separate branch of the u. Afi 11, air force standards, updates the little blue book to encapsulate this information. Apr 02, 2015 the decision to bring back the book came from a broader discussion of air force core values, welsh said. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is now owned by pace. United states air force core values, 1 january 1997. One of the first things we were told to learn were the air force core values.
Air force integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do unite all air force warriors in the common pursuit of victory. The importance of the air force s mission and inherent responsibility to the nation requires its members to adhere to higher standards than those expected in civilian life. Exhibiting the highest levels of technical skill and a boundless. I expect everyone to demonstrate the air force values at all times at home, at work, and when deployed. Book was published to introduce the air force core values to the air force. Fogleman as the key to the services health and character, the three principles integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do were designed to give airmen a clear and powerful cluster of signal virtues around which all could be rallied. From day one these values are memorized and internalized to.
Oct 12, 2006 in january 1997, almost 10 years ago, our air force launched the little blue book, publishing our air force core values for the first time. Air force into a longterm, upward vector of accomplishment and performance. Code of conduct that captures our resolve, while our airmans creed highlights the. Handbook united states air force auxiliary civil air. At lockheed martin, we are committed to our core values. Ronald fogelman spelled out the united states air force core values integrity first, services before self and excellence in all we do. Presented as the little blue book, the former air force chief of staff discussed a climate of ethical corrosion within the service which had contributed to highly publicized scandals and fatal accidents. Character traits and the core values schriever air force. This air force instruction afi implements air force policy directive 1, air force culture. The core values exist for all members of the air force family officer, enlisted, and civilian. Taking the air force core values to a professional level.
The core values integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do tell us the price of admission in to the air force, according to air force core values, jan. From lockheeds code of ethics and business conduct. Jun 05, 2015 the air force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, are not just a way to support our country and the u. We never allow our ethics or integrity to be compromised by our desire to succeed. The original 1997 united states air force core values handbook aka the little blue book was published to introduce the air force core values to the air force. We are supposed to put the air forces needs above our own. Aug 15, 2011 our air force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do, have been part of our official air force lexicon since january 1997 when the air force first published the united states air force core values pamphlet a. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. At its most basic level, i agree with that thought.
The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is. Many of the studies were later expanded into books. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Broken into three fundamental values, the core values were originally released in the 1997 air force core values handbook or the little blue book. Its a good place to pick up the interview i did last week with the air force chief of staff, gen. This book is a basic guide to the air force core values and defines integrity first as the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is important to understand the values that guide an organization and its members. The next evolution of the little blue book moves beyond the core values to provide. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The united states air force usaf is the aerial warfare service branch of the united states armed forces. A small pamphlet titled, united states air force core values, 1 january 1997.
The decision to bring back the book came from a broader discussion of air force core values, welsh said. This first of the three core values, like the other two, is engrained into us in bmt, if not first in the life we led before the military. Theairforcerequiresahighlevelofprofessionalskill,a24houra daycommitment,andawillingnesstomakepersonalsacrifices. The air force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, are not just a way to support our country and the u. Air force, but more importantly a framework for approaching life and all of our different roles to be better men and women and support those we. The air force slides further away from military and more toward corporate each day. L 201 the core values the warrior spirit comes down to doing the right thing. One of these three core values is sometimes challenging for our all volunteer airmen to put into practice. Presented as the little blue book, the former air force chief of staff discussed a climate of. Pointing out excellence in our core values air force. We have all heard, read, spoke and in many cases live by the u. Air force to bring back little blue book as standard issue.
Integrity first service before self excellence in all we do when the little blue book came out in 1997, i was a flight commander and tasked to study the core values and brief them to my flight members. Air force historical support division books special. Air force is the worlds preeminent force in air, space and cyberspace. Jan 24, 2014 in 1983, the air force published air force regulation 301, air force standards. I have come to understand our little blue book to be what our air force wants us to value, beyond our own personal values. Aug 27, 2015 the original little blue book, air force core values, has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. Secaf, csaf, cmsaf present new little blue book air. Upon entering the air force, airmen are taught right from the start the entry fee. Secaf, csaf, cmsaf present new little blue book joint.
I also see our core values as a roadmap of character traits that are essential to success. This is a decent analogue for what has become of the air forces core values. Followership and the air force core values peterson air. This triad of values has become well integrated into our air force culture. Air force core values the challenge continues vance. Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Our core values, completely and unabbreviated, are. Aug 27, 2015 the original little blue book, air force core values has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. While the general theme of the blue book series was the us air force in southeast asia vietnam, there are blue books covering many air force topics of interest.
The original little blue book, air force core values, has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. Fulfilling these responsibilities is an important part of your contribution to the air force mission and thats why we have core values. Jun 04, 2017 this is a decent analogue for what has become of the air forces core values. They remind us what it takes to get the mission done. Armed forces on 18 september 1947 with the passing of the national security act of 1947. Over time, as ive watched the air force, these core values have. If you ask an airman to tell you the three air force core values, they can do so with no troublethey are the foundational concepts to our service. Our air force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do, have been part of our official air force lexicon since january 1997 when the air force first published the united states air force core values pamphlet a. We have to hold ourselves and our colleagues to account at all times. Ronald fogleman, established the air force core values. In 1983, the air force published air force regulation 301, air force standards. Jul 26, 2018 fulfilling these responsibilities is an important part of your contribution to the air force mission and thats why we have core values. Understand how the core values provide a moral framework for military activities.
Which values should we give priority to so that our lives are honorable. The next evolution of the little blue book moves beyond the core values to provide airmen with instant access to the core values, codes and oaths that guide airmen in their service in the profession of arms. Living the air force core values the beacon march arb. The afhsd was then know as the usaf historical division liaison office and, later, as the office of air force history. These words underscore the commitment of every proud member of the u. Air force core values gurus guide civil air patrol. These blue book studies are only available in electronic format. The pamphlet, published in january of 1997, entitled united states air force core values and nicknamed the little blue book, is one of the air forces lead weapons aimed at insuring the air forces core values are indeed core to its members.
The little blue book whoever you are and wherever you fit on the air force team, this is your basic guide to the air force core values. The core values, integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, tell us the price of admission in to the air force, according to united states air force core values, jan. The air force values provide the expectations and standards that all air force people are expected to display every day. During the early 90s, the air force made the transition from regulations to. If you are new to the air force, it might seem a little peculiar for someone to tell you what your way of life is, as we all come from different. The core values are much more than minimum standards. You may be saying to yourself, i know our core values. A quick thought about the core value of service before self might make an airman think that the air force expects airmen to make the air force more important than themselves.
The original little blue book, air force core values has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is now owned by the profession of arms center of excellence. Air force core values a model for leadership osan air. Air force core values and a life lived journey with. Pace was first established in 2015 with the charge to develop air force personnel with a professionalism mindset, character and core values to enhance the effectiveness of organizations across the air force. Mar 15, 20 if you havent read the air force s the little blue book on our core values, it is truly a great place to start learning more about them. To ensure this valuesbased air force, three elementseducation, leadership and accountabilityprovide a framework to establish the strongest imprint of shared air force core values. In this module, well take a look at our core values and how they impact mission effectiveness. The profession of arms center of excellence, pace, helps the air force develop better people, better airmen, better leaders.
The vision of the united states air force academy is to serve as the air forces premier institution for developing leaders of character. Air force is dedicated to achieving excellence in everything we do. He talks about core values the ideals that all airmen are supposed to live. Oct 23, 2006 our core values, completely and unabbreviated, are. Air force to go beyond the call of duty to get the job done. With this richer context of the air force core values, an airman can take deliberate steps to practice a better application of the core values in their daytoday actions. Dedication a component of our core values whiteman air. We do whats right, respect others and perform with excellence. This is the do the right thing even when no one is looking part. Borrowing from the air force, cap has identified four core values to guide every cadet and officer. Our standards of conduct define how airmen should behave when interacting with others and when confronting challenges in the environment in which we live and work. Adherence to core values is understood to be absolutely essential to the proper and successful. Referred to as the little blue book, widely distributed throughout the air force and small enough to carry around in the uniform pocket, it was used by commanders to enforce standards. Fourteen years ago last month, in may 1995, thensecretary of the air force sheila widnall, and thenchief of staff of the air force, gen.
The year before, the air force experienced several tragic events that, after extensive examination. Jun 28, 20 its a good place to pick up the interview i did last week with the air force chief of staff, gen. It has since been adapted to include not only the core values, but also the oaths and codes that guide airmen in their service and renamed americas air force. There is much more to our core values than integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. In the air force of tomorrow, as in the air force of today, these stated and practiced values must be identical. When you consider the diversity of our people and the different values we have, it is important that we have a set of common values to put everyone on the same sheet of music. Aug 28, 2015 the original little blue book, air force core values has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. Service leadership recently had discussed adding a. The best way to explain is right from the little blue book which explains all three. We maintain that distinction by maintaining our objective of global vigilance, reach and power and remaining true to our vision statement. Oddly enough, they werent explained to me from a higher perspective. Air force reads as a mission statement that states that through shared values, key capabilities and upholding our airmans creed, we continue to achieve our mission and aim high in all we do.
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