1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:07,429 --> 00:00:09,540 I'm Colonel Ed Zapanic , commander of 3 00:00:09,540 --> 00:00:11,596 the 6th Area Fielding Wing , and I'm 4 00:00:11,596 --> 00:00:13,818 Chief Odden West , command Chief of the 5 00:00:13,818 --> 00:00:15,873 6th Area Fielding . In this National 6 00:00:15,873 --> 00:00:15,680 Police Week , we want to speak directly 7 00:00:15,680 --> 00:00:17,902 to the sentinels of this installation . 8 00:00:18,590 --> 00:00:20,534 The proud men and women of the 6th 9 00:00:20,534 --> 00:00:23,719 Security Forces Squadron . You are the 10 00:00:23,719 --> 00:00:25,719 shield of MacDill . In an uncertain 11 00:00:25,719 --> 00:00:27,775 world , you are the certainty at our 12 00:00:27,775 --> 00:00:29,950 gates . Every airman , every family 13 00:00:29,950 --> 00:00:32,061 member , and every mission partner on 14 00:00:32,061 --> 00:00:34,172 this base works , lives , and thrives 15 00:00:34,172 --> 00:00:36,339 under the blanket of the security that 16 00:00:36,339 --> 00:00:36,110 you provide . 17 00:00:40,840 --> 00:00:43,007 That's right , Chief . Your unwavering 18 00:00:43,007 --> 00:00:45,229 vigilance is the bedrock upon which our 19 00:00:45,229 --> 00:00:47,229 entire global mission is built . We 20 00:00:47,229 --> 00:00:49,396 don't just notice your dedication , we 21 00:00:49,396 --> 00:00:50,562 are inspired by it . 22 00:00:53,409 --> 00:00:55,409 We know the weight of the badge you 23 00:00:55,409 --> 00:00:57,465 wear the churn is more than a word . 24 00:00:57,465 --> 00:00:59,298 It's the reality of long hours , 25 00:00:59,298 --> 00:01:01,353 relentless operational demands , and 26 00:01:01,353 --> 00:01:03,576 the personal sacrifices you make . It's 27 00:01:03,576 --> 00:01:05,687 a crucible that tests your spirit and 28 00:01:05,687 --> 00:01:07,870 your resolve . You don't just endure , 29 00:01:08,089 --> 00:01:11,400 you excel . You run toward danger when 30 00:01:11,400 --> 00:01:15,190 others run away . That 31 00:01:16,349 --> 00:01:19,620 OK . Your selflessness , your grit , 32 00:01:19,989 --> 00:01:22,156 and your unbreakable commitment to the 33 00:01:22,156 --> 00:01:24,211 teammates standing beside you is the 34 00:01:24,211 --> 00:01:26,378 standard of excellence for this entire 35 00:01:26,378 --> 00:01:29,209 win . You transform McDill from a 36 00:01:29,209 --> 00:01:31,489 simple plot of land along the bay into 37 00:01:31,489 --> 00:01:35,410 a fortress of American air power . The 38 00:01:35,410 --> 00:01:37,410 success of our global air refueling 39 00:01:37,410 --> 00:01:39,699 mission , the strength of our mission 40 00:01:39,699 --> 00:01:41,819 partners , and our ability to project 41 00:01:41,819 --> 00:01:44,480 power across the world , it all starts 42 00:01:44,480 --> 00:01:46,647 with you . It starts with your courage 43 00:01:46,647 --> 00:01:48,813 on the flight line , your vigilance at 44 00:01:48,813 --> 00:01:50,980 the gate , security on the shoreline , 45 00:01:50,980 --> 00:01:53,620 and your honor in every action . You 46 00:01:53,620 --> 00:01:55,453 carry the immense weight of this 47 00:01:55,453 --> 00:01:57,287 responsibility with unparalleled 48 00:01:57,287 --> 00:01:59,398 strength and professionalism . We are 49 00:01:59,398 --> 00:02:01,564 profoundly grateful for everything you 50 00:02:01,564 --> 00:02:02,620 do . Defensive .