Acting command chief pledges support to enlisted force

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  • By Chief Master Sgt. Katdo Robinson
  • 482nd Fighter WIng
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. --  Homestead Warriors,

As the acting command chief master sergeant for the 482nd Fighter Wing, I'll be ensuring established programs succeed, providing trusted advice to the commander, and overseeing professional development and enlisted recognition programs.

I have been an enlisted member of the Air Force since 1987, serving on active duty for the first four years. In 1990, I arrived at Homestead and transferred to the 482nd FW as an Air Reserve Technician in 1991 assigned to the 482nd Maintenance Group and deployed in support of Operation's Northern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraq Freedom, Kunsan Air Force Base, and supported the alert mission. During my time here, I have seen many changes, and those changes continue to showcase the professionalism and commitment of the dedicated Airmen of the 482nd FW.

During the past two years, the wing has successfully completed six Operational Readiness Exercises, two Operational Readiness Inspections, a combined unit inspection encompassing the Logistics Compliance Assessment Programs Inspection, a Unit Compliance Inspection, and the Health Services Inspection. Since that time, the pace has not decreased, yet the resilient members of team Homestead have shown nothing but the heart of true champions.

As we make the transition under the leadership of Col. Chris Funk, 482nd FW commander, the bar remains high and the expectations are even higher. Unfortunately, many limiting factors were presented due to the recent sequestration and furlough. Even under these austere conditions, the men and women of the 482nd FW continued to provide top-notch customer service and meet all mandated mission requirements.

Maintaining high standards, promoting teamwork, and taking care of our wingman are just a few examples of how we continue to excel at what we do. Even with the possibility of future budgetary constraints, we'll continue to provide premier combat capabilities any time and any place.

In summary, I charge every Airman within the wing to be involved and take care of each other. The best ideas are safely lodged within the minds of our people. Every Airman is important to the success of this wing and the Air Force.