As leaders, they are also followers that meet the needs of their leaders. Military ethics are guidelines that help them lead in a professional manner. NCOs emphasize and teach professional beliefs, values and ethics which are the foundation of their character. Courage, candor, competence and commitment are four traits of character that are valued by all NCOs. Respect and honor for subordinates and peers, and treating others as we would like to be treated, are the mainstays of our armed forces' value base.
Credibility is earned by treating people with dignity and respect.
The NCOs assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency are the best of the best from each of our military services. Our great civilian workforce in DLA is mentoring and training these NCOs on the technical side of joint wholesale logistics. I urge you to get to know your NCOs, understand their leadership abilities and give them increased responsibility. They will not let you down. It gives me great pride to serve as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for such a sterling group of NCOs, officers and civilians.