If getting promoted was easy-we'd all be Chief Master Sergeants or 4-star Generals. If you think making Senior Airman isn't a big deal.just ask a brand new Senior Airman. What message are we sending our young Airmen if the value we put on our rank.if the value we put on our careers.is so small that it doesn't even warrant a special day to honor the achievement? So many officers and NCOs choose to take the low road by saying, "I don't want anything." Don't be that person. HAVE A CEREMONY! Want to have a ceremony. And to those of you getting promoted (or retiring). It should be a military event.a formal event.but also a fun day to remember with lots of celebrating. It should be the biggest party of THEIR year. Post-Event: Why do we buy cakes and balloons for our office-mates' birthdays.but we only give a quick handshake when they get promoted? Dip into those squadron funds or pass the hat. Has the person recently received a decoration? Why not present that too ? Your pictures may one day convince a grandchild to join the military.
The promotee will wish they had pictures or the video 20 years from now (or sooner). Have someone act as the photographer and/or videographer. Make the location as distinctive as the event. Eglin AFB is fortunate to have so many unique locations to choose from.our Air Armament Museum, our aircraft filled flight line, Khobar Towers Memorial, and our All Veterans' Memorial.
Let family and friends see how special it is to be a military member-make them part of your ceremony too.Ĭonsider A Special Area Or Place: Consider selecting a special location to have the ceremony. They are proud of you and proud of your accomplishments. Invite Family And Friends: This is their day, too. Thank those who deserve thanking.whether they are present or not. Think of those who were instrumental in your career, they might not be present, but let all who are in attendance know you haven't forgotten those who were influential in your career and who are there in spirit. Where have they been, what have they done, what makes them special? Following the ceremony, you as the promotee should also take the time to say a few words. This is a day to look ahead to the future, but also to review the past. Review the person's record, talk to their coworkers, and call family members. Why not actively re-seal the deal and proudly remind everyone why we do what we do?Ī Word Or Two: If you are the supervisor, commander, or first sergeant of the individual being promoted, begin the ceremony with a few words of wisdom. Retake The Oath: Every time you pin on a stripe, a bar, an oak leaf, etc.you are reaffirming your promise to the military and our country. There are formal words to go along with such a declaration. Read The Order: Attention to Orders! Every promotion is a significant milestone in a military career. What's more special than a promotion? We all work in different uniforms.but we all "wear" Air Force blue. Service Dress: We commonly wear service dress on special occasions and when we attend VIP events. It's a perfect remembrance as to why we serve. Shouldn't we consider including this tradition before every ceremony honoring a military member? Consider having someone sing.or have the entire group join in. Even before every sporting event we stand and sing in honor of our country. National Anthem: On the most formal occasions we sing the National Anthem.
The American flag represents all we stand for, swore to, and would die for.have it as a VISIBLE part of every ceremony. Not all will be players for the particular ceremony you plan.but here are a few things to think about.Īmerican Flag: Have an American flag-not just somewhere in the room-but as a part of the ceremony. All too often when we promote someone it's a quick procedure and not a "ceremony." Here are some items to consider if you want to do it right. This is your day to make THEIR day memorable. Would you let family members, good friends, or coworkers plan their own birthday parties? So why would we let them plan their own promotion ceremony? They are the ones who have done all the work to get to that special day.so make it special for them. One fault commonly made is letting the people being promoted plan their own ceremony. So why not make that day even more special? Why not make it special for those who work for you and with you? We buy cakes for each other on our birthdays, we fill offices with balloons and hang up signs.but days to celebrate our birth come once a year no matter what we do. Was it (did you make it) the kind of ceremony you'd want for your promotion?Īirman or Chief. Who cares about promotion ceremonies? We all should! Think about the last promotion ceremony you attended.or the last ceremony you were in charge of.
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