SWO’s Corner SWO’S CORNER

They say ‘change is constant’ and it may certainly feel that way as we see a change of leadership style at the very top of the Force with Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Knighton and the newly appointed WO RAF ‘Subby’ Subramaniam taking up post at the helm. Similarly we will shortly see changes here at RAF Northolt as our Station Commander and core execs look set to move on to fresh challenges elsewhere.

Across the country we take our first few steps into what is now known as the Carolean era since the coronation of King Charles III in early May, an event many of you will have had the honour to support in equally important roles. While change is very much a factor of life, and often change can be welcome, bringing improvement, or progress. Take the weather for example, the warmer conditions at first feel like a welcome change, refreshing moods and refocussing outlooks. Change can drive innovation, with an alternate approach, comes an alternate outcome: our wonderful new Robo-Mower leading the field with cutting edge technology.

Throughout our history as a Service, our key attributes have remained constant, weathering the many challenges and the pace of relentless change. Our collective unity, regardless of Cap Badge, Section, Background, Ethnicity, Sexuality or Football Club bind us together through loyalty, commitment and belief in our ability to achieve success together. Some of the very corner stones that underpin Service life means that we RESPECT those around us, maintain our INTEGRITY, even when out of sight, strive to provide SERVICE whenever, wherever required, and deliver EXCELLENCE, the very best example of ourselves in all situations

So RISE to the challenges of change and with it, the opportunities they provide us.