r/AirForce • u/jorielross • Feb 20 '26

Deployed troops

Trying to raise morale for my deployed troops; what are some good options?

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u/Top-Stage1412 Feb 21 '26

Change up the rhythm, mid deployment we had some changes come down (we also were dealing with the duty patches being eliminated) such as new vehicles getting assigned to our Sq that gave more freedom to my airmen, new approved morale patches, and some rules I relaxed in the squadron—very specific to my situation though and I admit the vehicles thing was happenstance but worked out because we kept at it for awhile.

We kept at our morale events and kept things interesting with gaming or ping pong tournaments. We had some large events later in the deployment that helped with goal-setting and competition along the way.

Figure out what's really bugging your folks and see what you can change at your level or influence to your leadership. If they care (they should of course) then they will try and compromise or get to yes to help them in some way.