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- [Announcer] Warning the
content of this video may

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cause extreme motivation
and career progression.

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Proceed with caution.

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- [Michella] One way to
ensure you are mission ready

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is to take time away from the mission.

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Here to share with us the importance

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of taking leave is A1C
Kendall Poland from Finance.

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- Taking leave is essential

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to the morale or motivation

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in maintaining effectiveness
within the work environment.

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Per 8F536-303 which is the
regulation that governs leave.

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Short periods of leave do not

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normally afford a
similar degree of relief.

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- [Michella] Kendall Poland also shared

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with us some crucial tips
for when you do take leave.

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- In terms of taking leave
you want to make sure

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that you have enough leave to take.

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You want to make sure that you track

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your leave yourself.

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Leave web does not update as frequently

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as les's come out or as
frequently as people take leave.

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So you want to make sure that you

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know exactly how many days of leave

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you're supposed to have per
your date of separation.

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- [Michella] Taking leave
helps you to be your best

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so that you can give your best.

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Reporting from Ellsworth Air Force base

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I'm Senior Airman Michella Stowers.