1 00:00:00,670 --> 00:00:01,503 - Travis teammates, 2 00:00:01,503 --> 00:00:02,950 Colonel Simmons, Chief Schultz back here, 3 00:00:02,950 --> 00:00:04,960 with a message so important, 4 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:07,700 that we've brought the entire leadership team together 5 00:00:07,700 --> 00:00:09,020 to talk about something 6 00:00:09,020 --> 00:00:11,400 that is truly on all of our hearts right now, 7 00:00:11,400 --> 00:00:12,600 diversity and inclusion. 8 00:00:13,650 --> 00:00:14,570 - Yes sir. 9 00:00:14,570 --> 00:00:16,240 Diversity is what makes our team 10 00:00:16,240 --> 00:00:18,840 the most effective combat force ever known. 11 00:00:18,840 --> 00:00:21,190 It's our greatest strength period. 12 00:00:21,190 --> 00:00:23,480 Each one of us comes from a different background 13 00:00:23,480 --> 00:00:26,370 and brings a unique perspective to the table. 14 00:00:26,370 --> 00:00:29,700 To leverage each member's perspective and experiences, 15 00:00:29,700 --> 00:00:32,330 our airmen have to know that they are included 16 00:00:32,330 --> 00:00:34,570 and valued as members of our team. 17 00:00:34,570 --> 00:00:35,960 - Spot on chief. 18 00:00:35,960 --> 00:00:37,500 Our mission here at Travis, 19 00:00:37,500 --> 00:00:39,700 demands our absolute best. 20 00:00:39,700 --> 00:00:41,870 And we only operate at our best, 21 00:00:41,870 --> 00:00:44,810 when we are a cohesive and inclusive team. 22 00:00:44,810 --> 00:00:46,450 Our Travis' leadership team, 23 00:00:46,450 --> 00:00:50,010 is 100% dedicated to the four principles foundational 24 00:00:50,010 --> 00:00:51,470 to diversity and inclusion. 25 00:00:51,470 --> 00:00:53,180 And they're really simple: 26 00:00:53,180 --> 00:00:56,860 professionalism, dignity, respect, 27 00:00:56,860 --> 00:00:59,700 and you know, I'm gonna say it, trust. 28 00:00:59,700 --> 00:01:01,440 Trust Travis folks. 29 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:02,330 Take it away team. 30 00:01:02,330 --> 00:01:03,780 Show them what we're made of. 31 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:07,340 Professionalism is the behavior and attitude 32 00:01:07,340 --> 00:01:09,673 associated with high performing organizations. 33 00:01:10,950 --> 00:01:13,613 From the sharp defenders protecting our base, 34 00:01:14,570 --> 00:01:17,630 reliable 24/7 installation support, 35 00:01:17,630 --> 00:01:20,320 to courteous customer-focused service, 36 00:01:20,320 --> 00:01:23,340 our mission support airmen display professionalism 37 00:01:23,340 --> 00:01:24,543 every single day. 38 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:28,170 - Professionalism is a means to adhering 39 00:01:28,170 --> 00:01:30,670 to our core values as airmen. 40 00:01:30,670 --> 00:01:33,240 Professionalism creates an environment 41 00:01:33,240 --> 00:01:34,723 in which we all have dignity. 42 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:39,300 - Dignity is one's right to be valued and respected 43 00:01:39,300 --> 00:01:41,060 for who they are. 44 00:01:41,060 --> 00:01:44,480 Fostering self-dignity and dignity for others, 45 00:01:44,480 --> 00:01:48,800 as it's at the core of what we do at DGMC. 46 00:01:48,800 --> 00:01:51,570 Our medics promote dignity every day, 47 00:01:51,570 --> 00:01:55,500 by listening to concerns of our teammates and our patients. 48 00:01:55,500 --> 00:01:59,870 We encourage and validate input from airmen at all levels, 49 00:01:59,870 --> 00:02:01,890 to ensure the best outcome, 50 00:02:01,890 --> 00:02:06,100 and we strive to treat others the way we want to be treated. 51 00:02:06,100 --> 00:02:08,530 - Acknowledging the dignity of each individual 52 00:02:08,530 --> 00:02:11,020 regardless of personal or cultural differences, 53 00:02:11,020 --> 00:02:12,873 allows us to develop respect. 54 00:02:13,920 --> 00:02:16,970 - Respect is the regard for the feelings, rights, 55 00:02:16,970 --> 00:02:18,670 and beliefs of others. 56 00:02:18,670 --> 00:02:21,130 However, it is human nature to see the world 57 00:02:21,130 --> 00:02:22,430 through our own lens, 58 00:02:22,430 --> 00:02:24,530 and from our own perspective. 59 00:02:24,530 --> 00:02:25,940 Here in the MXG, 60 00:02:25,940 --> 00:02:27,330 we show respect by learning 61 00:02:27,330 --> 00:02:30,870 about each other's family background and culture. 62 00:02:30,870 --> 00:02:34,410 Our maintainers seek to find common ground and understanding 63 00:02:34,410 --> 00:02:36,730 before jumping to conclusions. 64 00:02:36,730 --> 00:02:40,120 And most importantly, because none of us are perfect, 65 00:02:40,120 --> 00:02:41,760 when we do fall short, 66 00:02:41,760 --> 00:02:43,500 we reach out to make sure that it's right, 67 00:02:43,500 --> 00:02:46,640 and to help rebuild relationships. 68 00:02:46,640 --> 00:02:49,390 - These behaviors bring our diverse maintainers 69 00:02:49,390 --> 00:02:51,310 into a family environment. 70 00:02:51,310 --> 00:02:53,700 With this foundation of respect, 71 00:02:53,700 --> 00:02:55,403 our team develops trust. 72 00:02:56,350 --> 00:02:59,790 - Trust, is gained through deeds not words, 73 00:02:59,790 --> 00:03:02,600 and it flows up and down of our organization. 74 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:04,110 It was built over time, 75 00:03:04,110 --> 00:03:07,940 through competence, honesty, and kindness. 76 00:03:07,940 --> 00:03:09,960 Our ops depends on trust, 77 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:12,290 built through competence from rigorous training 78 00:03:12,290 --> 00:03:14,150 and combat experience. 79 00:03:14,150 --> 00:03:17,740 Honest communication, even if it's not easy to hear, 80 00:03:17,740 --> 00:03:19,750 enables mutual appreciation, 81 00:03:19,750 --> 00:03:22,040 and lets us tackle the real issues. 82 00:03:22,040 --> 00:03:23,170 And it goes without saying, 83 00:03:23,170 --> 00:03:26,603 kindness goes a long way in growing trust. 84 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:30,750 - You can trust that our leadership team at Travis, 85 00:03:30,750 --> 00:03:34,730 is dedicated to diversity and inclusion of all airmen. 86 00:03:34,730 --> 00:03:36,490 - As your 60th Air Mobility Wing 87 00:03:36,490 --> 00:03:38,200 Diversity Inclusion manager, 88 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:40,210 I can truly tell you that we got this. 89 00:03:40,210 --> 00:03:42,360 You can trust that we will continue to turn words 90 00:03:42,360 --> 00:03:44,460 into actions. 91 00:03:44,460 --> 00:03:46,927 - I trust Team Travis. 92 00:03:46,927 --> 00:03:49,019 - I trust Team Travis. 93 00:03:49,019 --> 00:03:51,120 - I trust Team Travis. 94 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:52,820 - I trust Team Travis. 95 00:03:52,820 --> 00:03:54,040 - I trust you, 96 00:03:54,040 --> 00:03:56,580 the airmen of Team Travis to exemplify, 97 00:03:56,580 --> 00:03:59,940 professionalism, dignity, respect, and trust. 98 00:03:59,940 --> 00:04:02,260 It's the core of who we are as airmen. 99 00:04:02,260 --> 00:04:06,240 - Our nation, trust us, Team Travis, 100 00:04:06,240 --> 00:04:09,250 to be the absolute best at what we do, 101 00:04:09,250 --> 00:04:11,920 Rapid Global Mobility. 102 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:13,460 And we can only be the best, 103 00:04:13,460 --> 00:04:15,340 when diversity and inclusion, 104 00:04:15,340 --> 00:04:19,600 is who we are and what we're about every day. 105 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:21,140 Make no mistake folks. 106 00:04:21,140 --> 00:04:22,690 I trust these airmen, 107 00:04:22,690 --> 00:04:24,710 because they're part of Team Travis, 108 00:04:24,710 --> 00:04:25,890 and I trust them. 109 00:04:25,890 --> 00:04:27,220 Trust Travis folks. 110 00:04:27,220 --> 00:04:28,655 There are no bounds. 111 00:04:28,655 --> 00:04:31,238 (bright music)