91st Space Wing has new command chief

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  • By Senior Airman Danny Monahan
  • Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  The new command chief of the 91st Space Wing took time to discuss his priorities, what it's like to be the new guy and the Air Force's core values. 

Chief Master Sgt. Mark Brejcha assumed his new position Oct. 30. 

"My top priorities are to reflect my commander's (Colonel Martin Whelan, 91st SW commander) priorities," said Chief Brejcha. "What is important to him is also important to me. I was a first sergeant for a little over four years, so I have that experience to offer in meeting the basic needs of our enlisted force. Circulation amongst the Airmen is a great way to find out what their needs are. I'm going to reflect my commander's priorities, along with meeting the needs of the Airmen assigned to the 91st." 

During the discussion, Chief Brejcha touched upon the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead while serving as the 91st SW command chief. 

"The fact that I'm new is the biggest challenge," said the chief. "I'm a rookie and I'm bound to make rookie command chief mistakes. However, I'll try to minimize that by relying on good counsel from the outstanding leadership team here at Minot AFB. I'm going to be fresh and innovative when I can be and will always keep the troops and the unit's best interest in mind at every juncture. I'll learn as I go along." 

Also, everything I have learned throughout my career has prepared me for this point in my life. I'm going to take all my gifts and talents and lay them on the line to be effective as a command chief to make a difference. I'm going to give it my best shot." 

With the holidays on the horizon, it is time for leaders and Airmen to reach out to one another to ensure everyone enjoys the season. 

"The 91st SW leadership team challenges supervisors to reach out to those Airmen who are away from home for the first time or going through some changes in their life," said Chief Brejcha. "My wife Kimberly and I are going to invite a few unaccompanied Airmen over to our house for Thanksgiving to eat some turkey and watch football. We're going to make sure no Airman is sitting alone in their dorm room who doesn't want to be alone." 

According to Chief Brejcha, Airmen need to know that joining the Air Force can provide endless opportunities and the core values can make an Airman a better person. 

"We (members of the USAF) work for a great company and we're the best in the world at what we do." he said. "Not many people outside the military can say that." "We're going to train you, mature you and give you a good solid footing in life, so whether you make a career of the Air Force or decide to do four-and-out, you'll be a great citizen for serving our nation. It all lies in staying true to our core values. Try each day to personally improve on getting better by embracing integrity, service and excellence. I don't expect a brand-new Airman to fully grasp all of this right away ... it's a process over time. But I do expect our mid and senior enlisted leaders to constantly emulate these values and help younger Airmen fully embrace them as a way of life." 

While stationed here, Chief Brejcha hopes to contribute in keeping Team Minot on track as one of the premier bases and to serve the base populace. 

"In concert with team Minot and the local community, I look forward to advancing the quality of life here for our troops," he said. "My whole outlook on assuming this position is to make a difference and to serve those up, down and across all echelon levels. I'm here to serve."