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In his first Letter to Airmen, acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley emphasizes the Air Force recommitment to high standards. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Mike Carabajal)


'Letter to Airmen' recommits to high standards

In his first Letter to Airmen, acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley emphasizes the Air Force recommitment to high standards. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Mike Carabajal)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaipo Cowan, 372nd Training Squadron, performs push-ups Jan. 24, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Cowan was a contestant in this years Warrior Challenge, hosted by the Dyess Fitness Center. He was timed on how quickly he could accomplish different exercises within a circuit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Guerrero/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen sing the Air Force song during a change of command ceremony May 23, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Garland Jr., U.S. Air Force Weapons School commandant, presents U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Creer, 77th Weapons Squadron commander, with the squadron guideon May 23, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Haynes, former 77th Weapons Squadron commander, relinquishes command of the 77th WPS May 23, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.”(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Garland Jr., U.S. Air Force Weapons School commandant, presents U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Haynes, former 77th Weapons Squadron commander, with Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony May 23, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
Members of the Dyess Honor Guard post the colors May 23, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. Modern day ceremonies are principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
(Left to Right) Alyssa Presley, Joseline Roux, Kyersten Parks, Diamond Lawson, Alicia Dorado and Bethany Dempsey, The Dyess Spouses’ Club Scholarship Award winners, stand for a photograph at the Dyess Chapel April 21, 2013, during a presentation ceremony here. This year the Dyess Spouses’ Club awarded $16,000 to nine military dependents.
1st Lt. Zacharee Arendsee, 40th Airlift Squadron, hugs his infant son Sam after returning from a three month deployment to Southwest Asia March 15, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. For the first time in nearly a decade, the entire 317th Airlift Group fleet is back at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylsee Wisseman/ Released)
Teddy Arendsee, son of 1st Lt. Zacharee Arendsee, 40th Airlift Squadron, holds a welcome home sign while awaiting his father to de-board a C-130J March 15, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. For the first time in nearly a decade, the entire 317th Airlift Group fleet is back at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylsee Wisseman/ Released)
Senior Airman Cully Streans, 7th Security Forces Squadron, patrols the streets of Dyess Dec. 4, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Security forces works in two shifts, day-shift from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and mid-shift from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Even though the mid-shift starts at 6 p.m., Airmen arrive earlier to attend guard mount, where they are briefed about what they’re going to do for the night and if anything significant happened during the prior shift. The 7th SFS faces unique challenges at night, such as DUIs, DWIs and underage drinking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/ Released)
Staff Sgt. David Cohee, 7th Security Forces Squadron, checks an identification card Sept. 29, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Security forces works in two shifts, day-shift from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and mid-shift from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Even though the mid-shift starts at 6 p.m., Airmen arrive earlier to attend guard mount, where they are briefed about what they’re going to do for the night and if anything significant happened during the prior shift. The 7th SFS faces unique challenges at night, such as DUIs, DWIs and underage drinking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/ Released)
Members of the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron flag football team gather together after winning their season opener against the 7th Bomb Wing Oct. 11, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Dyess intramural flag football league kicked off Oct. 9 and continues until November. Following the regular season, the top teams from each division will participate in a double elimination tournament to determine the 2012 Dyess flag football champions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/ Released)