Airman's Creed
The Airman's Creed was introduced in 2007 by General T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force.[1] In a letter introducing the creed, Moseley wrote that one of his "top priorities" was to "reinvigorate the warrior ethos in every Airman of our Total Force."[1] Thus, the intent of the creed was to enhance the building of a warrior ethos among its Airmen and to provide Airmen a tangible statement of beliefs.
The Airman's Creed helps establish a coherent bond between the members of the USAF. The creed is fueled by the Air Force's heritage and, in the words of Moseley, "the warfighting-focused culture, conviction, character, ethic, mindset, spirit and soul we foster in all Airmen".[1]
The creed has not been without controversy, as it supplanted all other creeds that the Air Force had been using (the NCO Creed, SNCO Creed, the Chief's creed,[2] the First Sergeant's Creed,[3] etc.).
The Airman's Creed
- I am an American Airman.
- I am a Warrior.
- I have answered my Nation’s call.
- I am an American Airman.
- My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.
- I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,
- A Tradition of Honor,
- And a Legacy of Valor.
- I am an American Airman.
- Guardian of Freedom and Justice,
- My Nation’s Sword and Shield,
- Its Sentry and Avenger.
- I defend my Country with my Life.
- I am an American Airman.
- Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
- I will never leave an Airman behind,
- I will never falter,
- And I will not fail.
References
- 1 2 3 4 General T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (2007). "CSAF presents Airman's Creed". SeymourJohnson.af.mil. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
- ↑ http://www.airforcechiefs.org/assets/the-chief-s-creed.pdf
- ↑ http://www.militaryauthority.com/wiki/military-creeds/air-force-first-sergeants-creed.html
See also
- Soldier's Creed
- Quartermaster Creed
- Ranger Creed
- Rifleman's Creed (USMC)
- Sailor's Creed
- Creed of the United States Coast Guardsman