Harencak urges for continued excellence

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  • By Airman Daniel Lile
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. spoke at the Columbus Air Force Bases Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 6 at the Columbus Club.

Harencak began his speech by talking about the incredible impact the Airmen nominees have on the Columbus AFB mission, and how they need to continue their hard work.

"Tonight we are going to thank you, but what are you going to do for us tomorrow?" Harencak said. "While your accomplishments will always be with you; you can't ride on those accomplishments because there is no finish line in what you do each and every day."

Harencak explained with all of the celebration and recognition it is still important to remain humble.

"Always remember to be humble, and always remember that you didn't get there by yourself anyway," Harencak said.

Harencak continued to speak on how everyone owes their personal successes to those around them as well.

"Everyone owes their successes to others, and everyone needs to remember that," Harencak said. "No-one got to this point without their co-workers and of course their families, so that's really what we are celebrating here."

Harencak encouraged all the Airmen in attendance to strive for excellence every day.
"We need your best in America's Air Force every day," Harencak said. "Every day you have to aspire to earn one of these awards, every single day."

Harencak concluded his speech by thanking the local community in attendance and recognizing their contribution to the mission.

"I want to thank the community leaders we have here tonight," said Harencak. "I have moved 22 times since I have joined the Air Force, and you can just tell when you have great support like you have here. This becomes a home to Airmen because of what the community does each and every day."