The Air Force needs your feedback Published Oct. 28, 2005 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- People still have time to take the 2005 Air Force Climate Survey, but the Nov. 23 deadline is rapidly approaching. Twenty-nine percent of the Air Force had taken the survey as of Oct. 27. The survey, which began Oct. 1, gives Air Force people an opportunity to provide honest and productive feedback to Air Force leaders. “This survey will help us ensure we are taking care of our most important asset -- our people,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. “The results of the survey will be made available early next year. They will be used to make sure that our service continues to be an effective, seamless, total force.” Research indicates that feedback from all ranks and pay grades is needed to effectively create positive change, said survey officials. Col. James Stewart, 514th Air Mobility Wing commander, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., knows firsthand how valuable the survey’s results can be in positively shaping an organization. “The 2003 Air Force Climate Survey was extremely helpful in identifying a recognition problem we had,” said Colonel Stewart. “With the survey results in hand, I made award recognition an emphasis with our squadron commanders. The result was better morale and an increase in individual pride -- all thanks to information gleaned from the survey.” As in previous years, this year’s survey contains several layers of safeguards to ensure complete confidentiality. The software employs advanced identity-masking features and strict reporting criteria that protects all respondents. The survey is available 24 hours a day and can be accessed from either a government or personal computer at https://afclimatesurvey.af.mil. People can also check out their command’s daily participation rates and see the top 25 wings and centers. (Courtesy of Air Force Manpower Agency Public Affairs)