Commander’s resiliency day motivates Mustangs

Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing participated in a Resiliency Day here, April 4. Throughout the day, units trained on suicide prevention, teamwork and maintaining the “Fight Tonight” readiness posture here.

Resiliency day consists of individual unit training, small group discussions and fitness activities while providing an opportunity to focus and build comradery.

The day’s events concluded with an all-call led by Col. Andrew Hansen, 51st Fighter Wing commander, who spoke about the wing’s new focus areas: leadership, fitness and community. He was joined for remarks from Chief Master Sgt. Alexander del Valle, 51FW command chief.

Hansen spoke of the opportunities afforded to the Airmen across the peninsula, which allow for care of military families, and provide advantages in leadership opportunities through professional development and community involvement.

“These resiliency days allow us to take time from our hard work to decompress and rejuvenate and concentrate on training we can continue to support the mission,” said Hansen.

He continued with the importance of promoting and nurturing an environment of mutual respect, which coincides with Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Green Dot and the newest Team Osan initiative, Step Up, Step In.

“I don’t want this to be another bumper sticker initiative,” said Hansen. “Team Osan knows the importance of caring for each other and we want to shift the culture and thinking to reduce all forms of violence and other negative behaviors.

“In the long run, I believe there will be fewer negative events and we’ll gain lasting and meaningful results from our accomplishments,” he continued.

He took time to highlight the abundance of higher headquarter recognition the Mustangs have received including more than 40 Pacific Air Forces-level awards and three Air Force-level awards.

Hansen concluded the all-call by mentioning upcoming events and encouraging 51FW participation.