Code of Conduct
Article 1
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
I am an American Airman.
I am a warrior.
I have answered my nation's call.
General Omar Bradley Quote
Leadership is intangible; therefore no weapon ever designed can replace it.
Det. 90 PAS
Col. Timothy Childress
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright Quote
Leadership is willing to do what you ask others to do.
Article 2
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Second Verse
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of honor,
And a legacy of valor.
General Curtis E. Lemay, Chief of Staff, USAF
I don't mind being called tough, because in this racket, it's tough guys who lead the survivors.
AFROTC Commander
Col. Christopher L. Bennett
Air Combat Command location?
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
Article 3
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Third Verse
I am an American Airman.
Guardian of freedom and justice,
My nation's sword and shield,
It's sentry and avenger.
I defend my country with my life.
General Charles A. Gabriel, Chief of Staff, USAF
Integrity is the fundamental premise for military service in a free society. Without integrity, the moral pillars of our military strength, public trust, and self-respect are lost.
Brigadier General Leslie A. Maher
Describe a C/Lt. Col. Rank
3 thick bars
Article 4
Fourth Verse
I am an American Airman:
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
Father Dennis Edward O’Brien, Sergeant, USMC
It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
AETC Commander
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb
What is an E-9
Chief Master Sergeant
Article 5
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
Entire 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'm 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.
John Stuart Mill Quote
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling, which thinks that nothing is worth war, is much worse. The person, who has nothing for which he is willing to fight. Nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.
Secretary of Defense
The Honorable Christopher C. Miller
First verse of the Air Force Song?
Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At 'em now, giver 'er the gun!
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one helluva roar;
We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!