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Airman's Creed from a first sergeant's point of view

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  • By Airman 1st Class Kali L. Gradishar
  • 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  In April, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. T. Michael Moseley, presented a new version of the Airman's Creed. No longer would there be multiple creeds for each rank tier. There will be one creed that encompasses all, from Airmen in basic training to the highest-ranking officer with more than 20 years of service.

"I think the one creed is a great thing. Every Air Force member is an Airman. This creed joins us all together," said Master Sgt. Rudolfo Morales, 92nd Services Squadron first sergeant.

The modernized creed adheres to all Airmen and explains who Airmen are and what they do.

"The most important thing is it tells you who you are," said the first sergeant.

From phrase to phrase, the creed acknowledges every aspect of an Airman's life. Warrior. Heritage. Freedom. Wingman. All of these words describe in some way, the foundation of life as an Airman in the United States Air Force.

"The creed specifically addresses who we are, what we do and what our mission is during a deployment and at a home station," said Sergeant Morales. "It's not a secret what we all do."

I am an American Airman. I am a warrior. I have answered my nation's call.

"It is who we are and why we do what we do," he said.

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.

"The Air Force mission is our purpose as Airmen," he said.

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.

"Airmen have such loyalty to our country," he said. "We will sacrifice greatly, even our lives, to ensure freedom."

I am an American Airman: wingman, leader, warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, and I will not fail.

"Our success in completing each mission indicates our strive for excellence. This is what the Air Force is about," Sergeant Morales said. "We are all about taking care of our fellow Airmen. I think that is the most important part."

Embracing the highest-ranking general to the lowest-ranking Airman, the restructured Airman's creed gives every Airman a guide to follow in service to our nation, one another, and ourselves.