Letter to Airmen encourages 'Ambassadors in Blue'

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SAN ANTONIO (AFNEWS) --  In his latest "Letter to Airmen," Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses how every Airman is an ambassador and how it is essential that Airmen communicate their role in the war on terrorism.

The secretary said he was committed to boosting regional, cultural and language skills to make each Airman a more capable ambassador and to build long-lasting relationships with our allies and coalition partners.

"We are truly a globally engaged force. More than ever, we depend on our allied airmen to succeed, and they depend on us. We must fly and fight as one," Secretary Wynne wrote.

"We teach, we partner, we learn, and in building friendships, we build trust. America's security today and in the future depends on building successful international partnerships, one Airman at a time."

"Likewise, we must capitalize on your talent as ambassadors to your communities here at home," Secretary Wynne continued. "I encourage (you) to engage your communities and their leaders with your personal stories of service, to share your views on the unique capabilities our Air Force brings to the fight, and to articulate what we need to keep that force strong and vital."

This Letter to Airmen and other senior leader viewpoints can be found in the Library section of Air Force Link.

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