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Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice James speaks to senior non-commissioned officers about his vision for the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct 4, 2012. James recently held his first enlisted calls for each tier of the enlisted force. James is the 59th MDW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kevin Iinuma)
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Command Chief challenges enlisted force
Posted 10/15/2012 Updated 10/15/2012
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by Senior Airman Kevin Iinuma
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
10/15/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Chief Master Sgt. Maurice James, 59th Medical Wing command chief, recently held his first enlisted calls for each tier of the enlisted force. It was his official introduction to the Airmen of the wing.
James expressed his expectations to each of the tiers.
"For the Airmen tier, they're at the critical stage of their careers. We need them to learn and grow, continue to listen, continue to learn, and lead as well," said James. "By setting the right example, by being proactive, being the best at their craft and blooming is how they lead. I need the Airmen to understand that they are building their legacy right now."
"Non-commissioned officers are the leaders of the Airmen and they're charged with developing their Airmen and making sure the Airmen reach their full potential," he stated. "They have to know their Airmen, lead them, but most of all they have to be great role models for their Airmen."
"Senior non-commissioned officers need to understand that the Airmen need engaged leadership. They need to lead from the front, set the right example, and know and understand their Airmen so they can identify when things are going astray," said James. He added that SNCOs must hold NCOs and Airmen accountable to standards and the SNCOs must have the courage to correct violators of standards.
An acronym Chief James uses to describe what he would like to instill and see in Airmen of the 59th MDW is L.E.A.D.
"L stands for legacy. Always be focused because whether you know it or not, you are building your own legacy every day."
"E means enjoy. Enjoy the journey. You must have balanced priorities. We will play hard but we also need to work hard and focus on the things that are important at the right times."
"A is for attitude. Have a good attitude. We get to choose what type of attitude we are going to have every single day and if we will choose to have a good attitude, things will turn out a lot better for us and the people we are dealing with."
"D represents discipline. We have to have discipline. If we can discipline ourselves then others don't have to. If we can be disciplined to do the things that we know are right, things will turn out well."
"This is my mission statement, this is who I am and this is what I believe," he expressed to the Airmen.
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