1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:09,280 the goals for the upcoming LRA are to 3 00:00:09,290 --> 00:00:12,440 enhance readiness and flexibility and 4 00:00:12,440 --> 00:00:14,218 resiliency of our airmen . Some 5 00:00:14,218 --> 00:00:16,329 obstacles with our readiness exercise 6 00:00:16,329 --> 00:00:18,440 leading into our large scale radiance 7 00:00:18,440 --> 00:00:20,551 exercise . It's been a very long time 8 00:00:20,551 --> 00:00:22,218 since we've actually had this 9 00:00:22,218 --> 00:00:24,384 requirement and accomplished them . So 10 00:00:24,384 --> 00:00:26,107 a lot of learning A lot of new 11 00:00:26,107 --> 00:00:28,051 personnel within the wing and then 12 00:00:28,051 --> 00:00:30,218 applying those skills to our new C- 17 13 00:00:30,218 --> 00:00:32,162 mission . I think what's different 14 00:00:32,162 --> 00:00:34,162 about this is just the scale of the 15 00:00:34,162 --> 00:00:37,460 exercise . The new airframe proposes a 16 00:00:37,460 --> 00:00:39,770 lot a lot of variables that we didn't 17 00:00:39,770 --> 00:00:42,080 have before . Um but also a lot of 18 00:00:42,080 --> 00:00:44,247 tools at our disposal . I think a huge 19 00:00:44,247 --> 00:00:47,360 positive would be um just the ability 20 00:00:47,360 --> 00:00:49,500 for the whole wing to really see what 21 00:00:49,500 --> 00:00:52,250 goes into a logistics exercise , 22 00:00:52,250 --> 00:00:54,360 especially at this scale or cargo 23 00:00:54,360 --> 00:00:57,020 deployment or passenger deployment . Um 24 00:00:57,030 --> 00:00:59,197 I think those are very key elements to 25 00:00:59,197 --> 00:01:02,260 what we do as an air force uh movement 26 00:01:02,270 --> 00:01:04,840 and I I think that's the biggest thing 27 00:01:04,840 --> 00:01:06,951 that we're going to gain from this is 28 00:01:06,951 --> 00:01:09,118 just that visibility and understanding 29 00:01:09,118 --> 00:01:11,229 of what our mission is and how we can 30 00:01:11,229 --> 00:01:14,510 execute that as efficiently and as as 31 00:01:14,510 --> 00:01:16,880 quickly as possible . So what I love 32 00:01:16,880 --> 00:01:20,720 most about my job um is 33 00:01:20,720 --> 00:01:23,020 helping customers . I mean I think as 34 00:01:23,020 --> 00:01:25,187 far as finance and being a comptroller 35 00:01:25,187 --> 00:01:27,980 team , um not necessarily saying that 36 00:01:27,980 --> 00:01:30,147 we're the silent partners , but pretty 37 00:01:30,147 --> 00:01:33,150 much um the resource managers , uh 38 00:01:33,340 --> 00:01:35,980 making sure that the mission continues 39 00:01:35,990 --> 00:01:38,101 that we have the funding availability 40 00:01:38,101 --> 00:01:40,610 needed , providing decision support to 41 00:01:40,610 --> 00:01:42,860 leadership when they need it . And just 42 00:01:42,860 --> 00:01:45,027 making sure that the mission continues 43 00:01:45,027 --> 00:01:47,027 the way that it needs to one of the 44 00:01:47,027 --> 00:01:49,027 obstacles which is probably a major 45 00:01:49,027 --> 00:01:51,249 obstacle for us um have and have pretty 46 00:01:51,249 --> 00:01:53,480 much always been an obstacle when we go 47 00:01:53,480 --> 00:01:55,258 through these type of readiness 48 00:01:55,258 --> 00:01:57,720 exercises is um when we get into a mob 49 00:01:57,730 --> 00:02:00,860 before and still having to perform our 50 00:02:01,240 --> 00:02:05,050 our duties such as um counting money , 51 00:02:05,540 --> 00:02:07,596 some positive improvements that I've 52 00:02:07,596 --> 00:02:09,818 seen in Iranians exercises leading into 53 00:02:09,818 --> 00:02:12,040 our large scale Reagan's exercise , our 54 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:14,790 communication , decision making and 55 00:02:14,790 --> 00:02:17,520 command and control . Some things 56 00:02:17,520 --> 00:02:19,409 require an expeditious response . 57 00:02:19,409 --> 00:02:22,660 However I always emphasize slow as fast , 58 00:02:23,040 --> 00:02:25,207 take our time , make the best decision 59 00:02:25,207 --> 00:02:27,429 we can and move forward . Oh my goal is 60 00:02:27,429 --> 00:02:30,290 to get my team ready or whenever we are 61 00:02:30,290 --> 00:02:33,000 called up for contingency operations 62 00:02:33,010 --> 00:02:35,080 and then just maintain what we do , 63 00:02:35,080 --> 00:02:37,500 whether we're peacetime or contingency 64 00:02:37,510 --> 00:02:39,399 is to continue to ensure that our 65 00:02:39,399 --> 00:02:42,410 members are paid um fund um Ishan and 66 00:02:42,410 --> 00:02:44,700 also make sure that we provide um again 67 00:02:44,700 --> 00:02:46,940 decision support to the wing commander 68 00:02:46,940 --> 00:02:49,051 and maintain control of our resources 69 00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:52,910 because we're always ready Ready team # 70 00:02:52,910 --> 00:02:54,966 one , maintain a positive attitude , 71 00:02:54,966 --> 00:02:57,760 enjoy this experience . Were basically 72 00:02:58,340 --> 00:03:00,690 ensuring that we're ready to do the job 73 00:03:00,700 --> 00:03:02,589 that we do each and every day and 74 00:03:02,589 --> 00:03:06,120 showing those that we can too be open 75 00:03:06,120 --> 00:03:08,520 to areas of improvement , make the 76 00:03:08,520 --> 00:03:10,920 change Move forward in a positive 77 00:03:10,920 --> 00:03:14,180 manner and then 3rd maintain confidence 78 00:03:14,650 --> 00:03:16,970 and accountability as we move through 79 00:03:16,970 --> 00:03:19,710 this exercise and again I think that 80 00:03:19,710 --> 00:03:21,710 contributes to an enhanced learning 81 00:03:21,710 --> 00:03:23,877 environment . Our team is fantastic at 82 00:03:23,877 --> 00:03:26,450 what we do . Um But I do want to add 83 00:03:26,450 --> 00:03:28,617 that we couldn't have accomplished any 84 00:03:28,617 --> 00:03:30,672 of this without the help from pretty 85 00:03:30,672 --> 00:03:32,728 much every section on the basis . Um 86 00:03:32,728 --> 00:03:34,839 Everybody put in , put in their piece 87 00:03:34,839 --> 00:03:36,839 of work and uh to the best of their 88 00:03:36,839 --> 00:03:38,950 ability and allowed us to do our work 89 00:03:38,950 --> 00:03:41,172 to the best of our ability . So I think 90 00:03:41,172 --> 00:03:43,172 as a as a wing , we we did a really 91 00:03:43,172 --> 00:03:45,283 good job with this exercise . I think 92 00:03:45,283 --> 00:03:44,850 we'll only get better , more efficient . 93 00:03:44,860 --> 00:03:46,900 Um And every time we do this , we 94 00:03:46,900 --> 00:03:49,067 learned some really good blessings . I 95 00:03:49,067 --> 00:03:51,850 think overall it no sharpens our skills 96 00:03:51,850 --> 00:03:55,120 that makes us more ready uh for the 97 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:57,342 nation or the states call to accomplish 98 00:03:57,342 --> 00:03:58,560 our mission successfully .