Commentary: Environmental stewardship needs a proactive approach

On April 22 we celebrate the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. The 21st Space Wing stands proudly beside these 41 years of tradition with our culture of environmental compliance. Compliance by definition is a responsive way of life. New laws are passed, and we react to them bringing ourselves back into compliance.

Environmental stewardship, on the other hand, requires a proactive approach. Being proactive requires leaders capable of seeing around the next corner and getting there ahead of the next environmental law. The continued success of the 21st Space Wing requires proactive leadership and environmental stewardship to be joined at the hip.
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