The Airman's Creed is a creed for members of the U.S. Air Force. It was introduced in 2007 by General T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff of the U.S. 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]
This creed supplanted all other prior creeds that the Air Force had been using, including the NCO Creed, SNCO Creed, the Chief's creed,[2] and the First Sergeant's Creed.[3]
The Airman's Creed
editI 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
edit- ^ a b c d General T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (2007). "CSAF presents Airman's Creed". SeymourJohnson.af.mil. Archived from the original on 2007-04-30. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
- ^ "The Chief's Creed" (PDF). airforcechiefs.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
- ^ "Air Force First Sergeant's Creed". militaryauthority.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.