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Class History: PART III

  

Living The Air Force Core Values
&
​Corresponding virtues


Three virtues supporting each value.  Part III of the history will use reflections and experiences from members of the class of '73 to provide different perspectives from different real world experiences, from 1969-the present and both within and outside the Air Force.

This page provides an overview of each value, and the three underlying virtues. 

The Value button takes you to the virtues with short video clips of the members of the class as they share parts of their lives.  They are not intended to be any scholarly attempt to define, that is best left to others.  These are heartfelt, real world experiences  with which many, if not all, of the Illustrious Class can relate to, even if not first hand.

Integrity First

​Integrity is simply doing the right thing, all the time, whether everyone is watching or no one is
watching. It is the compass that keeps us on the right path when we are confronted with ethical
challenges and personal temptations, and it is the foundation upon which trust is built. An individual
realizes integrity when thoughts and actions align with what he or she knows to be right.  The virtues that demonstrate one truly values integrity include:
1.   Honesty​
2.  Courage​
​3.  Accountability
integrity first

service before self

​Service Before Self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires. The call to
serve is a call to live according to a higher standard. It is not just a job; it is a commitment that takes
energy, dedication, and sacrifice. We do not “work” in the Air Force; we serve in the Air Force. A heart
and mindset for service allows us to embrace expectations and requirements not levied on the American
public or other professions. The virtues that demonstrate one truly values service include:
1.  Duty​
2.  Loyalty​
​3.  Respect
service before self

Excellence in All we do

​Excellence In All We Do does not mean that we demand perfection in everything from everyone.
Instead, this value directs us to continuously advance our craft and increase our knowledge as Airmen.
We must have a passion for continuous improvement and innovation that propels America’s Air Force in
quantum leaps towards accomplishment and performance.
1.  Mission​
2.  Discipline
3. Teamwork
excellence in all that we do

Source for the Values and Virtues:  America’s Air Force: A Profession of Arms, dated July 2015
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  • Updates
    • '73 Class News From 2015 to Today
    • Class of '73 of Today
    • Squadron Gatherings
    • Class Meeting at 45th
    • Class Officer Meetings
  • Gone But Not Forgotten
  • Book Project
  • Class Endeavors
    • 50th Reunion Information
    • 50th Reunion Class Gift
    • Legacy Class Updates
    • '73 & NCLS
  • Contact Info
    • Squadron Contacts
    • Class Officers
    • Contact Us
    • Stay Connected or Reconnect