ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- As we begin a new fiscal year, we can be proud of our previous accomplishments and look forward to what we will continue to do together.
October is a busy month and readiness our remains a top priority.
The Army's foremost responsibility is to deliver ready, trained and equipped forces to meet the operational demands put before it. Our role is critical and we must continue to equip the war fighter with the right products at the right place, on time.
Our goal remains…producing quality products on or ahead of schedule.
We closed September with a 92 percent performance to promise and want to pass along accolades, as each month we continue to improve.
Safety and quality remain essential elements of our mission and I am proud that we remain focused and vigilant.
Before a vehicle, weapon, artillery or its component leaves the installation, it is properly tested.
When it arrives in the hands of the war fighter, there is no room for error. It must function properly.
To put it plainly, a quality product can mean the difference between life and death to a Soldier.
Whether it's starting the engine, engaging the selector from safe to fire or pulling the lanyard, the reality is failure is not an option.
Earlier this month, the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Organizational Climate Survey was made available. If you have not done so, I encourage you to complete the survey soon.
The results will provide an insight into the general climate of our organization, including the areas I need to focus my attention.
I do not need to know who you are, but I do need to know your concerns…what is working right and areas that may need improvement.
Your open, honest responses are solicited and expected -- this your opportunity to engage and let me know our strengths and weaknesses.
This week, we kicked off the Command Inspection Program. Within 90 days of assuming command, the installation undergoes a command inspection to capture best practices and identify any possible systemic issues.
As we go to print, the results haven't been tallied. They will be shared as soon as they are received.
Yesterday, we celebrated those employees with disabilities at the depot's annual Disability Employment Awareness luncheon.
It's one of the opportunities to recognize the talents, skills and dedication of employees with disabilities who are a vital part of our workforce and who equally contribute to the success of our mission.
Last, it goes without saying that our safety consciousness must follow us when we leave the job.
In less than three weeks, we will set back our clocks one hour as daylight saving time comes to an end.
While this means an extra hour of sleep, the end of daylight saving time also presents hazards for drivers, who may be spending more time on the road when the sun is down.
We want you to remain safe -- at all times.
As we move further into the year, I plan to keep you abreast of information as often as possible.
I have met many of you during my walk-abouts across the depot. If I have not been to your area, please let me know. I will remain visible and engaged and very interested in what we can do to assist and improve our business.
Thank you for all you do -- I look forward to an outstanding FY18.
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