Air Force is done with ‘Above All’ for motto

[unhappycamper]

Air Force is done with ‘Above All’ for motto
By Scott Fontaine - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Aug 1, 2010 11:19:37 EDT

The search is on for a new Air Force motto — one that ranks above “Above All.”

“Aim High” got jettisoned in 2008 because it missed the mark. And “Above and Beyond,” another oldie, begs the question: Above and beyond what?

What the Air Force is looking for is a short phrase that has the staying power of the Marine Corps’ “Semper Fidelis,” Latin for “Always Faithful.” A few good words that sum up all that you are — and can be; words that ring out “Air Force.”

When word about the motto went out this spring, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Howie Chandler told you that the brass wanted to hear from you about what the Air Force represents, how you identify yourselves, what you think the service stands for.

Information service researchers conducted focus groups in June and more are scheduled for early fall.

[SpiralHawk]

1. In hoc signo vinces?

Suggested by that Colorado Springs exemplar of Republicon Family Values, Rev. Ted Haggard & Cronies (R).

[Confusious]

2. how about 'we're redundant' nt

[hobbit709]

3. Drones"R"Us

[Radical Activist]

4. "You won't have to look anyone in the eye before you kill them!"

That one probably won't win.

[txlibdem]

5. Git High - Go Air Force

[The Wizard]

6. Why don't they just be honest

and say "Jesus is our co-pilot."

[Liberal In Texas]

7. "Sleep soundly tonight, your Air Force is."

From the 60s early 70s: a variation or "Sleep soundly tonight, your Air Force is awake."

AND

"Peace is Our Profession. War is just a hobby."

The "Peace is Our Profession" slogan was on a sign at the entrance to Offutt AFB in Omaha and was made famous in the Kubrick film "Dr. Strangelove."



With the memorable scene of a firefight taking place next to the sign.

[CBGLuthier]

8. How about 50 years of burning women and children alive in the name of Jesus

Doesn't really roll off the tongue does it.

[Orsino]

9. "Breakfast in bed."

Just kidding, you non-PTing zoomies.