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The 23rd Wing hosted its annual Squadron Commander Course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 2-3, 2021.
The course gave new and current squadron commanders a first-hand opportunity to equip themselves with 23rd WG resources to better take care of their Airmen and their families.
“It allows for the squadron commanders to mold and shape the squadrons,” said Senior Airman Kendal Farwell, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman. “It allows for them to create a team that is one and create new ideas to better their Airmen.”
To build upon the team mentality, the course enabled the commanders to network within their ranks, breaking down the stigma of isolation from the command perspective.
“There are expressions like, ‘it’s lonely at the top,’” said 1st Lt. Donnie Novotny, course action officer. “But we want to let them know that they’re not alone. They have experts in their fields, and we want to equip them with the resources to let them know we have their back.”
Throughout the course, commanders were presented with information from various organizations to include: the Key Spouse Program, Airman and Family Readiness Center, Mental Health, Equal Opportunity, Legal Office, Finance, Family Advocacy Program and the 23rd Medical Group.
Novotny said he wanted the commanders to be properly prepared to implement the 23rd WG’s priorities of family and mission. By having the organizations talk to the commanders, it allowed them to receive the information directly from the source.
In addition, the course included a second-year commander panel where commanders shared insight on their experiences, and a junior enlisted panel where Airmen addressed their concerns.
“I feel confident that I was heard and understood from the squadron commanders,” Farwell said. “Airmen are being heard, and it allows morale and communication to be better than it was before.”
| Date Taken: | 08.06.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2021 16:43 |
| Story ID: | 402624 |
| Location: | US |
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