COMPACAF discusses AF challenges during visit to 15th Wing

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  • By Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez
  • 15th Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --  Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Pacific Air Forces, spoke to 15th Wing Airmen about present and future challenges the Air Force faces during a Hickam All Call March 4, 2014.

General Carlisle highlighted the importance of maintaining hard work, dedication and togetherness while dealing with future Air Force-wide challenges.

"We're facing some challenges right now, you've seen it and we're all a part of it," General Carlisle said. "This is nothing new, we have faced challenges before. This is something that is in the nature of what we do."

Some challenges General Carlisle highlighted included the approaching force management programs and budget cuts across Air Force that will affect personnel, infrastructure, readiness and modernization programs.

"We're going to figure out how to deal with [these cuts]," General Carlisle said. "You have to realize that it's going to have an impact on every single one of us. Make sure you understand what the possible outcomes are."

General Carlisle related the issues the Air Force is dealing with today with issues of the past, stressing that the Air Force has dealt with these challenges before.

"We know where it's headed and we know where we're going to be, we just have to deal with [the challenges] as smart as we possibly can," General Carlisle said.

The general promised the Airmen that he would make sure they receive a one-on-one discussion with their supervisor or commander about their career, and ensure everyone gets the help they need, no matter how they are affected in the force management programs.

"We will get though this together, and our legacy going forward is that we take care of our Airmen," General Carlisle said. "We have to take care of every single one of our Airmen whether they stay in or not."

General Carlisle ended the commander's call by highlighting outstanding performers in the 15th WG, and a question and answer session.