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From your e-mail inboxes this AM Fellow Airmen, I need your help. Throughout my Air Force career I’ve learned that when times get tough, Airmen consistently figure out a way to "get it done." Today, complex security and fiscal challenges reemphasize the need to capture and implement your innovative ideas for the Air Force and for the Nation. I want to hear from you and I encourage your participation in a 30 day "Airmen Powered by Innovation" call for ideas on how we can cut costs and better fly, fight and win. There are two options for you to participate in this effort. During the month of May, you can provide your ideas using the Air Force Portal or the Air Force's public website (links below). 1. The Air Force Portal link provides for submission of ideas and/or an interactive discussion forum: https://www.my.af.mil 2. The Air Force Public Site is set up for access via your mobile device or home computers: https://www.af.mil The future of our Air Force starts with you. Providing global reach, vigilance and power requires all of us working together as an unbeatable team. As we face fiscal challenges, we must make prudent choices to ensure the Air Force is able to unleash the full potential of airpower. Each of us must find new ways to win the fight, strengthen the team, and shape the future. Every Airman, every day, can make a difference. Be that Airman and let me know your thoughts on how we can better fly, fight and win! LARRY O. SPENCER General, USAF Vice Chief of Staff Here is the video/interview: And here are my top three ideas, which I will post 1 May. In no particular order: 1. Eliminate all AF entertainment groups, except for one AF level band. 2. Eliminate the need for Masters degrees for officers until Lt Col, thus saving money under Tuition Assistance. Those that want to use TA for personal betterment will still do so, but making the Masters requirement go away will reduce the diploma mill use of TA. 3. Lobby Congress to change the way we have to spend our O&M money. If AF saves some of it, we get to roll it over. Edit: Oh, and I'd love for the Af to post the results of what happened the last time this effort was launched (a few years ago, I think). Out