General Jumper releases Sight Picture covering character Published Feb. 11, 2004 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- In his Sight Picture released Feb. 11, the Air Force chief of staff emphasizes character as the foundation of Air Force core values and accomplishing the mission.“We have a responsibility to ourselves, the Air Force, and our nation to maintain a team of unquestionable character,” wrote Gen. John P. Jumper in “Character -- The Courage to Do the Right Thing.” The general believes every airman has the responsibility to reflect and enforce Air Force core values, both on and off duty. He added that he expects airmen to correct or report instances of wrongdoing and to support other airmen in adhering to Air Force core values and developing strong personal character.General Jumper’s Sight Picture offers a practical example of how character applies in everyday performance: “If you see a fellow worker or friend cut corners and don’t say anything, you are condoning what they are doing,” General Jumper wrote. “Failing to correct or report instances where the rules are broken, selectively enforcing rules, or turning a blind-eye to marginal behavior or performance can perpetuate negative attitudes that can infect organizations.“We are all responsible for each other and it is essential that we all share a collective sense of mission, values, and culture,” General Jumper added. “If we don’t, we become part of the problem, and jeopardize the mission and the lives of our men and women.”