Air Force leadership - Organization

Airman, Jan, 2004

Secretary of the Air Force

As we enter 2004, you--America's airmen--continue demonstrating to our nation and the test of the world your unparalleled commitment, competence and overwhelming professionalism.

What you do is immeasurably critical to national security--you masterfully execute our total force role in the war on terrorism, and you can be proud of what you do to protect America.

America counts on you to be "fit to fight"--professionally, technically and physically--in this new age of warfare. Being "fit to fight" requires leadership at all levels to be actively involved in the welfare of our most magnificent resource--our people.

I salute you and your families for your honorable and selfless service; you have my utmost respect and admiration.

--Hon. James G. Roche

Air Force Chief of Staff

As we soar into a new century of aviation, the U.S. Air Force continues its legacy of providing America a first-class air and space force to defend peace and freedom. I'm proud of you for your sacrifices and hard work as we fight the Global War on Terrorism at home and abroad.

Our demanding future requires us to galvanize our expeditionary air and space force. We must integrate advanced technologies and concepts of operations to ensure effects-based capabilities in joint and coalition operations. It is our obligation to America.

We all need to focus on being professionally and physically fit to fight to support out expeditionary force in providing global vigilance, reach and power--we serve a grateful nation, and America is depending on us!

--Gen. John P. Jumper

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Today's U.S. Air Force remains the best in the world because of you--the airmen who fill its ranks. As I travel around our great Air Force, I am continually impressed with your dedication, skill and commitment to serving our nation.

To maintain the edge on battlefields of the future, ifs imperative that each member of our team is "fit to fight"--mentally, physically and spiritually. Our expeditionary mission requires us to deploy away from our families for long periods, sometimes to austere conditions working long hours in extreme temperatures. Out training, fitness routines and family preparations must equip us for that mission.

As we continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism around the world, take pride in what you do for out great nation.

--Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray