THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY CENTER FOR CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Twenty-Third Annual Character and Leadership Symposium

February 25–26, 2016 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms The best leaders tell great stories – to illustrate, to inform, to share. NCLS orients leaders to see themselves and their world differently, to see opportunities for character and leadership development, to emerge from being great people to being great leaders whose decisions and actions will shape a better future.

A Look Back

Twenty-Second Annual Twenty-First Annual Twentieth Annual Nineteenth Annual Eighteenth Annual Seventeenth Annual Serving Our Nation: Character Overcoming The Silver Lining: Walk the Walk: Strength Within, Guardians of Trust: Our Calling, Core Values and Conflict: Courage Through Ad- Leaders in Ethical Action Leadership Throughout Leaders in the Modern Commitments Individual Stories, Global versity Era Impact

Sixteenth Annual Fifteenth Annual Fourteenth Annual Thirteenth Annual Twelfth Annual Eleventh Annual Answering the Nation’s Impassioned Citizenship: All Created Equal— Courage in the Face of Leading Positive Teamwork: Working Call: Can One Make a Differ- Human Dignity & Adversity Change: Raising the Together to Achieve Our Legacy in the Making ence? Respect Standard of Excellence Excellence

Tenth Annual Ninth Annual Eighth Annual Seventh Annual Sixth Annual Fifth Annual Moral Courage and Undaunted Integrity First: Service Before Self: Integrity First: Excellence in All We Do: Servant Leadership in Leadership: Recollection, Heroes, Hymns and Hardiness Courage, Competence, Personally and Modern Times Unassailable Integrity, Inspiration & Aspiration & Commitment Professionally Increasing Service, Uncompromising Excellence

Fourth Annual Third Annual Second Annual First Annual Service Before Self Integrity in Strength Through Women in Leadership the Profession of Arms Diversity

2 Special Thanks

The Superintendent, faculty, staff, and Cadet Wing of the US Air Force Academy would like to thank the following groups for their generous support:

The US Air Force Academy USAF Academy Class of ‘73 Association of Graduates (AOG)

USAF Academy Class of ‘74 USAF Academy Class of ’59

The USAFA Endowment The Falcon Foundation John and Lyn Muse Education Foundation The Anschutz Foundation

The support of the following organizations and individuals who graciously gave of their time helped make the 23rd Annual National Character & Leadership Symposium possible:

USAFA Class of ‘73 Volunteers USAFA Falcon Club & Staff 10th Communications Squadron USAFA Admissions 10th Force Support Squadron USAFA Mitchell Hall and Staff 10th ABW Transport CH2MHill Training Devices 10th Security Forces USAFA Visitors’ Center USAFA Public Affairs USAFA Cadet Honor Guard USAFA Protocol USAFA Cadet Chorale USAFA Strategic Communications Permanent Party & Cadet Speaker Escorts Fairchild Hall Facility & Audiovisual Support USAFA Preparatory School 10th ABW Rampart Lodge Staff USAFA Commandant of Cadets Manassas Travel USAFA Airfield Arnold Hall Facility & Audiovisual Support USAFA Dean of Faculty Team DMI Graphics USAFA Department of Athletics Team DMI Motion Media Creation & Delivery

The National Character and Leadership Symposium event guide is published by Fittje Brothers Printing, under contract with the US Air Force Academy. Contents of the event guide, and the words and presentation materials of the speakers are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the US government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force.

3 Table of Contents

A Look Back...... 2 Special Thanks...... 3 Table of Contents...... 4 In Remembrance of Dr. Robert J. Jackson...... 6 Opening Ceremony...... 7 Featuring: Dr. Jeffery Smith, Colonel, USAF, Retired The Class of ’59 Leadership Lecture:...... 8 Featuring: Mr. Simon Sinek The Falcon Foundation William “Bud” Breckner Lecture...... 9 Featuring: Mr. Sal Giunta, Former Staff Sergeant, USA Medal of Honor Recipient The Class of ’73 John and Lyn Muse Lecture:...... 10 Featuring: Staff Sergeant Spencer Stone, USAF Air Force Academy Character & Leadership Award Presentation...... 11 Featuring: General Michael V. Hayden, USAF, Retired Challenge Ceremony:...... 12 Featuring: Mr. Bennett Crosswell Baker Botts Profession of Arms Lecture:...... 14 Featuring: Lieutenant Colonel Mark Schmidt, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Earley, Captain Dave “Schwartz” Clementi, Captain Chris Umphres Astronaut Panel:...... 15 Featuring: Gen Kevin Chilton (Ret), Col Fred Gregory (Ret), Lt GenSusan Helms (Ret), Col Terry Virts Special Operations Presentation:...... 16 Featuring: Colonel David H. Tabor, Chief Master Sergeant William C. Markham Cadet Panel: Three Stories...... 17 Featuring: C1C Veronica Morthorpe, C1C Collin Hills, C1C Joshua Waugh

4 Speakers Colonel Mark “Buzz” August (USAFA ‘93)...... 18 Chief Master Sergeant José Barraza...... 18 Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Basik (USAFA ‘93)...... 19 Dr. Aaron Belkin...... 19 Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell (USAFA ‘97)...... 20 Colonel Scott Campbell (USAFA ‘95)...... 20 Mr. Chris Chadwick...... 20 General Kevin P. Chilton (USAFA ‘76)...... 21 Chaplain Major General Dondi E. Costin (USAFA ‘86)...... 21 Technical Sergeant Israel “DT” Del Toro...... 21 Ms. Amelia Earhart...... 22 Mr. Jay Feely...... 22 Ms. Luisa Graff...... 22 Colonel Mike “Adrian” Guidry, USAF, Retired...... 23 First Lieutenant Shaye L. Haver, USA (USMA ‘12)...... 23 Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” Klein, USN (USNA ‘81)...... 23 Colonel Douglas Macgregor, USA (USMA ‘76)...... 24 Mr. Daniel “Colt” McCoy...... 24 Colonel John C. McCurdy, USAF (USAFA ‘88)...... 24 Captain Ryan McGuire, USAF (USAFA ‘08)...... 25 Mr. Wes O’Donnell...... 25 Lieutenant General Robert Schmidle, Jr., USMC...... 25 Mr. Alex Sheen...... 26 Corporal CJ Stewart, USA, Retired...... 26 Mr. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi...... 26 Rear Admiral David Titley, USN, Retired...... 27 Mrs. Dee Ann Turner...... 27 Mr. Mike Viti (USMA ‘08)...... 28 Brigadier General Malham M. Wakin, USAF, Retired...... 28 Major General Margaret “Maggie” Woodward, USAF, Retired...... 28 Other Information Schedule of Events...... 29 Making the Most of NCLS...... 30 Map of the Cadet Area...... 32 Map of Arnold Hall Venues...... 33 Map of Fairchild Hall...... 34 NCLS Staff and Cadet Executive Staff...... 35

5 6 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Dr. RobertJ.Jackson In Remembranceof nephews. Jackson, Tim (Jody)Jackson, Scott(Lisa)Jackson, andJoe(Chris)Jackson. Heisalsosurvivedbyhismany niecesand and KristinJackson;hisparents, RichardandJanetJackson;hisfourbrothers (and theirspouses),Keith(Debbie) Jeff issurvivedbyhisloving wifeof40years,ConnieBrandJackson;histhreechildren, DouglasJackson,Ricky as thecreatorofbondsthat willneverbebrokenandmemoriesthatfade. and friends.Withselfless enthusiasm andthekindofcouragethatmadehard workseemeasyhe’llberemembered classroom, hispassionfortheexcitementoflivingand growing wasaninspiration.Butmostofall,helovedhisfamily Love: Jefflivedhislifetothefullest.Whetherhewas playingbasketballinthegymnasiumoreducating him, andtracesofJeff’s influencewillbenoticeableforyearstocome, bothinsideandoutsidethegatesofAcademy. exemplary father, aloyalbrotherandmodelson.Hisextraordinarycharactermadeprofound impactonallwhoknew always madetimetolendahand,offerkindwordof encouragement orsimplylisten.Hewasalovinghusband,an Balance: Jeffexcelledprofessionallybuthispersonalrelationships werejustassuccessful.Nomatterhowbusy, he by example. professor. Hefocusedhisteachingsonleadership,andwasbothanacademicapractitioner…leading andinstructing Lieutenant Colonel.WhileintheAirForce,andafter, JefftaughtattheUSAirForceAcademy, eventuallybecomingafull Psychology fromLoyolaUniversity. HejoinedtheUnitedStatesAirForce,becameaClinicalPsychologistandretiredas Excellence: Regardlessofthetask,Jeffexcelled.HegraduatedcumlaudefromDukeUniversity. HereceivedaPhDin When thosewhoknewJeffdiscusshislife,threethemesalwaysemerge:excellence,balance,andlove. Professor andwasresponsiblefortheannualpreparationof20AirForceMajorstotakecommandcadetsquadrons. Jeff JacksonwasbornApril23,1955inBitburg,Germany. HespentmuchofhiscareerasaUSAirForceAcademy 1955 –2015 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 7 Opening Ceremony Opening Dr. Jeffrey Smith is the Senior Executive Advisor to the Profession of Arms Center of Jeffrey Smith is the Senior Executive Advisor Dr. in July 2015 as a Colonel, having served as a Smith retired from the Air Force Excellence. Dr. He is the author of the 2013 book, year career. and pilot covering a near-30 Scholar, Commander, he examines the real and the Past, Shaping the Future where Air Force, Tracing Tomorrow’s the Air Force from 1907 through 2030. His expertise is in predicted organizational changes of organizational change. His publications range intuitionalism, and the areas of political psychology, and organizational change. As a prior Mathematics from strategic planning, airpower theory, of College, and Commandant of the School Department Chair at Air War professor at USAFA, approach Smith brings a unique quantitative and qualitative Advanced Air and Space Studies, Dr. initiatives. to character and leadership development Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Colonel, USAF, Retired USAF, Jeffrey Smith, Colonel, Dr. of Excellence (PACE) to the Profession of Arms Center Senior Executive Advisor Learning Identity-Based, Affective Force Through Targeted, Shaping the Future we can themselves. All of us seek in-groups where need to belong to something greater than Humans all share in the human need, identity-based education this basic grow/shape our desired identities. Using find a sense of self and values-based decision making, and personal choice. seeks to shape healthy behavior through self-reflection, The Class of ’59 Leadership Lecture

Mr. Simon Sinek Author & Optimist

Leaders Eat Last When the conditions in our organizations are right, we naturally trust each other and cooperate. But when leaders neglect the environment in which their people must work, politics, silos, cynicism and self-interest prevail; all things that make it even more difficult for us to work together. The best leaders know how to build those conditions and the best organizations are the ones in which the people work together to confront danger and seize opportunities. Mr. Simon will explain what it takes to create an environment in which people work as they were designed - together. It is under these conditions we are at our natural best.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Sinek teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people go home every day feeling fulfilled by their work, Mr. Sinek is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them. A trained ethnographer, he is the author of two books: the global best seller, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action and his newest book, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best seller, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t.

He is best known for popularizing the concept of “Why” and for the talk he gave on the subject that became the third most watched talk of all time on TED.com. Mr. Sinek’s unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted international attention and have earned him invitations to meet with an array of leaders and organizations, including: 3M, Costco, Deckers, Ernst & Young, HSM, JetBlue, KPMG, Pfizer, NBC/Universal, the military, government agencies and entrepreneurs.

Mr. Sinek has also had the honor of sharing his ideas at the United Nations, the US Congress and with the senior leadership of the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, and US Army. Mr. Sinek shares his optimism with all who will listen. He speaks around the globe and has commented for local and national press, including The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, NPR, Business Week. Mr. Sinek is active on Twitter and writes his own blog, simonsinek.com.

Mr. Sinek is an adjunct staff member of the RAND Corporation, one of the most highly regarded think tanks in the world. He is also active in the arts and not-for-profit world, working with charity: water, an organization devoted Professionalism and the Profession of Arms to helping bring clean water to the over 700 million people around the world who don’t yet have it. He also serves on the board of the Tami Stronach Dance Company. He lives in New York.

8 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 9 This lecture is dedicated to the memory of Maj Gen William Gen William memory of Maj to the is dedicated This lecture prisoner of war and former fighter pilot, “Bud” Breckner, the Cadet Wing. great friend of The Falcon Foundation The Falcon Lecture Breckner “Bud” William Mr. Sal Giunta, former Staff Sergeant, USA Sal Giunta, former Mr. and author of Living with Honor Medal of Honor Recipient Service Leadership, and Patriotism Teamwork, from He was cited for saving his squad War. Vietnam since the is the first living Medal of Honor recipient Sal Giunta Mr. courageous shares—with unassuming humility—his Giunta a deadly ambush in Afghanistan. Mr. during the Taliban and leadership. story and the importance of teamwork, selflessness was born on January 21, 1985 in Clinton, IA, and served eight years in the Salvatore “Sal” Augustine Giunta Mr. introduced by President Barack Obama as former US Army Staff Sergeant Giunta was A valiant leader, US Army. highest military decoration— he was presented with our nation’s being “as humble as he is courageous” when of Afghanistan. After Mr. during combat in the Korengal Valley The Medal of Honor—for his heroic actions who fired shots from two sides fighters, down by at least a dozen Taliban unit was ambushed and pinned Giunta’s Giunta was hit twice while running into enemy fire to pull his fellow soldiers simultaneously at close range, Mr. provided medical Giunta engaged the enemy, Mr. away a fellow soldier, After insurgents began carrying to cover. His courage and saved a soldier from being taken by the enemy. aid to his wounded comrade and ultimately survival and led to his selection of being were integral to the team’s leadership while under extreme enemy fire A true American hero and the author of War. since the Vietnam the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor and inspires audiences with his story of unwavering courage, dedicated teamwork Giunta Mr. Living with Honor, decisive leadership. The Class of ’73 John and Lyn Muse Lecture

Staff Sergeant Spencer Stone, USAF France’s Legion of Honor Recipient

Those Unexpected Critical Moments

Staff Sergeant Spencer J. Stone garnered international headlines in August 2015 when he and two friends thwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris-bound train, subduing and disarming a man wielding an assault rifle, pistol and box cutter. Exposing himself to the man’s line of fire, Stone charged, tackled and restrained the individual. During the struggle, the gunman slashed Stone several times lacerating his head, neck and thumb. Despite his injuries, Stone then provided life-saving care to a man who received a gunshot wound to his throat during the attack. Stone applied pressure to the wounded man’s neck to stop the life-threatening bleeding. For his heroic and selfless actions, Stone was presented with France’s highest recognition, the Legion of Honor.

Stone is a pediatric medical technician assigned to the 60th Medical Operations Squadron, 60th Medical Group, Travis Air Force Base, CA. In his current capacity, Stone collaborates and assists five physicians and four nurses to provide medical care to more than 4,800 empanelled pediatric beneficiaries. His duties include preparing and administering oral and intramuscular medication under the direct supervision of pediatricians; performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; administering prescribed medications and breathing treatments. He maintains a current certification in Basic Life Support and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician.

Stone grew up in Sacramento, CA, where he attended and graduated from Del Campo High School. He joined the US Air Force in October 2012. Professionalism and the Profession of Arms

10 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 11 Sponsored by the Anschutz Foundation and the the Anschutz Foundation Sponsored by Endowment USAFA Air Force Academy Character & & Character Academy Air Force Presentation Award Leadership General Michael V. Hayden, USAF, Retired Hayden, USAF, V. General Michael Agency Central Intelligence Former Director, of was responsible for overseeing the collection General Hayden Intelligence Agency, As Director of the Central analysis adversaries; producing timely the plans, intentions and capabilities of America’s information concerning terrorists and other enemies of the United conducting covert operations to thwart for decision makers; and States. geographic and political knowledge to brief clients on intelligence At Chertoff Group, Gen Hayden uses his broad in cybersecurity – that may affect their businesses. matters worldwide – including developments CEOs,” he are up to, before they know you know it. For today’s “The best defense is knowing what your enemies out who and where your enemies are.” adds, “there is also the challenge of figuring first Principal Deputy Director of served as the country’s Before becoming Director of the CIA, Gen Hayden he served as intelligence officer in the armed forces. Earlier, National Intelligence and was the highest-ranking Director Center, Warfare Director of the Joint Command and Control Commander of the Air Intelligence Agency, the Central Security Service. of the National Security Agency and Chief of Degree in history in 1967 and a Master’s with a Bachelor’s Gen Hayden graduated from Duquesne University He also did postgraduate work at the Defense Intelligence School Degree in modern American history in 1969. Professor at George He is currently a Distinguished Visiting conducted by the Defense Intelligence Agency. Mason University. Challenge Ceremony

Mr. Bennett Crosswell President, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Division

Integrity First: Lessons from the Shop Floor to the C-Suite Mr. Croswell offers leadership lessons from his career building the world’s most advanced fighter engines. Mr. Croswell will share his philosophy on leadership and its intersection between industry and the military.

Mr. Bennett Croswell is President of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines business, where he oversees development, production and support of the company’s military offerings. Mr. Crosswell is responsible for the 5th generation F119 and F135 engines for the F-22 and F-35 fighters, the F100 for the F-15/F-16, the F117 for the C-17, the PW4062 for the KC-46A, as well as the Small Military Engine and Advanced Engine Program sectors. Professionalism and the Profession of Arms

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13 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms CHALLENGE CEREMONY NOTES PAGE NOTES CEREMONY CHALLENGE Profession of Arms Lecture Sponsored by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Fighter Lead-In Panel Enhancing Human Capital - Squadron Level Impact, 435th Fighter Training Squadron Examining how the Profession of Arms Center for Excellence’s message directly impacted the 435th’s vision & mission.

Many if not all of the speakers at NCLS will tell you that leaders must develop the human capital on their teams. The details of how to actually go about doing that are often frustratingly vague. The 435th Fighter Training Squadron will present a model for implementation of this concept at the squadron level and highlight some of the benefits achieved thus far.

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Schmidt, USAF 435th Fighter Training Squadron Commander

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Schmidt was born in Great Falls, MT. He grew up on the family farm in Sawyer, ND. He earned his undergraduate degree at Olivet Nazerene University in 1995. After college, Schmidt worked as a Nuclear Laboratory Assistant at Argonne National Labs. He then worked as a Research Scientist and earned his graduate degree in oceanography in 1998. Lt Col Schmidt then joined the Air Force and flew as an F-15E WSO, pilot & F-16 pilot. Lt Col Schmidt has flow 69 combat sorties and has over 2,200 hours in fighter aircraft.

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Earley, USAF 435 Fighter Training Squadron Director of Operations

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Earley is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering. He holds a Masters Degree in business from Tourou University and a Masters Degree of Military Arts & Sciences from the Army’s School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS). Lt Col Earley is currently the Director of Operations for the 435th Fighter Training Squadron. He is a Command Pilot with experience in the F-15C and T-38.

Captain Dave “Schwartz” Clementi, USAF Chief of Weapons - Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals

Captain Dave Clementi is the Chief Instructor in Air Education and Training Command’s premier Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Training Program. He leads a cadre of 56 instructors overseeing the training of approximately 120 students and 20 instructors per year. Capt Clementi’s previous assignment was in the A-10C where he served as the Chief of Plans Professionalism and the Profession of Arms and Programs; he has 330 combat hours in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Capt Clementi graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Mathematics and a minor in Chemistry.

Captain Christopher K. Umphres, USAF Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Training Squadron Flight Commander

Captain Christopher K. Umphres is a Flight Commander and instructor pilot in the 435th Fighter Training Squadron, The Deadly Black Eagles. Previously, he served as an A-10C pilot in the 74th Fighter Squadron and flew more than 100 combat sorties while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. He is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia and is completing a Masters from Stanford University.

14 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 15 Panel Air Force and NASA Astronaut th NASA Astronaut Retired graduated with Academic Distinction from the US Air Force USAF, Virts, W. Colonel Terry He has logged over 4,300 flight hours in more than Academy and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. from 40 different aircraft. During his time at NASA, he worked as a Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) crews from Expeditions 8 to 19 as well as STS-115 to STS-126, communicating with station and shuttle Astronaut the of Chief CAPCOM, Entry and Ascent the lead as served also He Houston. in Control Mission Office Robotics Branch and Lead Astronaut for the Space Launch System heavy lift booster. Colonel Terry W. Virts, USAF, USAFA ‘89 USAFA USAF, Virts, W. Colonel Terry Lieutenant General Susan Helms, USAF, Retired USAFA ‘80 Retired USAFA USAF, Lieutenant General Susan Helms, Former Commander of the 14 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Retired, is the former Commander, Lieutenant General Susan J. Helms, USAF, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, US. Strategic Command, Force Space Command; and Commander, General Helms led to USSTRATCOM, operational space component Air Force Base, CA. As the US Air Force’s Vandenberg space situational awareness, more than 20,500 personnel responsible for providing missile warning, space superiority, she directed all assigned and SPACE, JFCC satellite operations, space launch and range operations. As Commander, space forces providing tailored, responsive, local and global space effects in support of national, attached USSTRATCOM and combatant commander objectives. USSTRATCOM On January 13, 1993, then an Air Selected by NASA in January 1990, General Helms became an astronaut in July 1991. she became the first US military woman in space. She Force major and a member of the space shuttle Endeavour crew, the International Space Station flew on STS-54 (1993), STS-64 (1994), STS-78 (1996) and STS-101 (2000), and served aboard has logged 211 days in space, as a member of the Expedition-2 crew (2001). A veteran of five space flights, General Helms the 45th Space Wing including a spacewalk of eight hours and 56 minutes, a world record. General Helms commanded Command, Air Education and at Patrick AFB, FL. Her staff assignments included tours at Headquarters Air Force Space Command, and US Strategic Command. Training Colonel Fred Gregory, USAF, Retired, USAFA ‘64 Retired, USAFA USAF, Colonel Fred Gregory, Retired Deputy Administrator of NASA in 1964, Gregory entered pilot training and attended undergraduate After graduating from the US Air Force Academy He received his wings in 1965 and was assigned as an H-43 helicopter NV. helicopter training at Stead Air Force Base, was assigned as an H-43 combat AFB, OK, from October 1965 until May 1966. In June 1966, he rescue pilot at Vance rescue pilot at Danang Air Base, Vietnam. January 1978. A veteran of three Shuttle missions he has logged over 455 Col Gregory was selected as an astronaut in April 29 to May 6, 1985, and was the Spacecraft Commander on STS-33, hours in space. He served as pilot on STS-51B, 24 to December 1, 1991. Col Gregory resigned from NASA in October 2005. November 22-27, 1989, and STS-44, November Astronaut Panel administrated by USAFA staff or faculty member by USAFA Astronaut Panel administrated ‘76 USAFA Retired, Chilton, USAF, P. General Kevin Astronaut of US Strategic Command and NASA Former Commander to 2011, of US Strategic Command from 2007 a 34 1/2 year Air Force career as Commander General Chilton completed the forces conducting strategic deterrence and for the plans and operations for all US where he was responsible at the Prior to this assignment, Gen Chilton commanded Space and Cyberspace Operations. Department of Defense’s of command levels including serving as Commander major command, and unified combatant wing, numbered air force, an Air Force assignments in the R-4C and F-15 and, as from 2006 to 2007. He flew operational Air Force Space Command a NASA astronaut, the F-4 and F-15. He also served 11 years as weapons testing in various models of Pilot, conducted Test Manager mission, and served as the Deputy Program Commander of STS-76, his third Space Shuttle where he flew as the Program. Gen Chilton is a Distinguished Graduate of the US Air Force for Operations for the International Space Station University Guggenheim Fellow with a with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Sciences, a Columbia Academy, and and a Distinguished Graduate of the US Air Force Pilot Training Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Creighton University. Pilot Schools. He also was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Test Astronaut Panel Astronaut Profession of Arms Lecture Lecture Arms of Profession 16 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Presentation Component –Afghanistan/1 Comfort. Priortoassuminghiscurrentposition,hewastheCommand Chief,CombinedJointSpecialOperationsAir FREEDOM, NEWDAWN, IRAQIFREEDOM,ENDURING FREEDOM-Philippines,JointEndeavor, ProvidePromiseand contingencies andSpecialOperationsmissionsduring RESOLUTESUPPORT, FREEDOMSENTINEL,ENDURING Attack Controller, Freefall,StaticLine Jump MasterandCombatDiveSupervisor. Hehasdeployedinsupportofnumerous Control in1992.CMSgtMarkhamhasanextensiveoperationalbackground toincludeadvancedskillsasaJointTerminal CMSgt MarkhamenlistedintheAirForceJune1986.Hebegan hiscareerinSecurityForcesandretrainedintoCombat Small UnmannedAerialSystems(SUAS). qualification traininginSOFaviationplatformstoincludeAC-130U,AC-130W, U-28,MQ-1,MQ-9,C-145,C-146aswell support ofArmy, Navy, AirForce,MarineandAlliedSpecialOperationsForces.Hisunitsareresponsible formission Testing insupportofAFSOFthroughouttheworld.TheCenter’s missionincludesaviationforeigninternaldefensein Force SpecialOperationsForcesaswellAFSOC’s IrregularWarfare Program,InnovationDevelopmentandOperational Warfare Center, HurlburtField,FL.HeadvisestheCommanderonenlistedprioritiesincludingtrainingandeducationofAir Chief MasterSergeantWilliamC.MarkhamistheCommandSergeant,AirForceSpecialOperations Command ChiefMasterSergeant,AirForceSpecialOperationsWarfare Center Chief MasterSergeantWilliamC.Markham,USAF children, Sarah(9),Hank(7)andPeyton(6). Col Tabor wasborninDecatur, GAandismarriedtotheformerJaneYoung ofBurlington,NC.TheTabors havethree has commandedspecialoperationsforcesatthesquadronandgrouplevels,bothingarrisoncombat. command pilotwithmorethan2,300hoursinT-37, T-38, UH-1H/N,MH-60,MH-53J/M,Mi-17,C-130,and C-145Aaircraft.He participating inOperationsJOINTENDEAVOR, ALLIEDFORCE,ENDURINGFREEDOM,andIRAQIFREEDOM.Heisa College, andearnedhispilotratingatColumbusAFB,MSinSeptember1994.HehasspentcareerasaSOFAviator, Col Tabor wascommissionedthroughtheReserveOfficerTraining Corps(ROTC),graduatingfromBirmingham-Southern AC-130W, U-28,MQ-1,MQ-9,C-145,C-146aswellSmallUnmannedAerial Systems(SUAS). operations forces.HisunitsareresponsibleformissionqualificationtraininginSOFaviationplatformstoincludeAC-130U, world. TheCenter’s missionincludesnon-standardaviationinsupportofArmy, Navy, AirForce,Marineandalliedspecial Irregular Warfare program,aswell asinnovationdevelopmentandoperationaltestinginsupportofAFSOFthroughoutthe and DukeField,FL.HeisresponsibleforthetrainingeducationofAirForceSpecialOperationsForcesAFSOC’s Colonel DavidH.Tabor isCommanderoftheAirForceSpecialOperationsWarfare CenterlocatedatHurlburtField Commander oftheAirForceSpecialOperationsWarfare Center Colonel DavidH.Tabor, USAF board forIdentityBasedEducationthatreinforcesthevaluesweholdasanAirForceandComponenttoUSSOCOM. tive engagementwithourforce,wenotonlyprovideformalandinformalmentorshipopportunities,butalsoaspring- common ethosthatcomplementourservicevaluesandinstitutionalizethisexpectationforacareeroflearning.Throughproac- and trust,butalsotheabilitytoleadacrossjointenvironment.Asa result, wemustdeliberatelydevelopleadersbasedona The expectationsanddemandsoftheSpecialOperationsmissionnotonlyrequirecommitment,maturity, expertise,creativity Turning AirmenintoAirCommandosandtheSpecialOperationsEthos Special OperationsPresentation st Expeditionary SpecialOperationsWing. Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 17 Panel C1C Joshua Waugh, Cadet Squadron 15 C1C Joshua Waugh, C1C Collin Hills, Cadet Squadron 5 C1C Collin Hills, Cadet Squadron C1C Veronica Morthorpe, 22 Cadet Squadron C1C Veronica The NCLS Cadet Panel aims to share the stories of current cadets who have overcome unbelievable challenges. The panel is who have overcome unbelievable challenges. aims to share the stories of current cadets The NCLS Cadet Panel a discovery of faith; C1C drugs, and abandonment, cancer, Morthorpe, whose story covers Veronica honored to include: C1C after his Junior year, Lymphoma non-Hodgkin’s with member of the class of 2013, who was diagnosed Collin Hills, an original who was physically and and C1C Joshua Waugh, child; and now has the immune system of a small battled cancer for 2 years, by working odd-jobs. Through on Ramen and potatoes foster care system, and raised his little brother sexually abused in the attendance. in and all members hope to inspire their fellow cadets their stories the panel Cadet Panel: Three Stories Panel: Three Cadet 18 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Speakers Air andSpaceStudiesNationalWar College.HeiscurrentlyservingontheJointStaffatPentagon. passionate professionalandwarrior-scholar, ColAugustisagraduateoftheUSAFWeapons School,SchoolofAdvanced of August’s careerthatincludesoperationsacrossEurope,Africa,CentralAmerica,theMiddleEastandPacific.A himself engagedinoperationsBosnia.Preparingforcombatandengagementaroundtheglobeforeshadowedrest a newlieutenantandpilot,hebeganhisprofessionatRamsteinAirBase,Germanyand,fourmonthsafterarrival,found level incombat,humanitarianassistanceanddisasterrelief;buildingpartnershipcapacitygarrisonoperations.As Colonel Mark“Buzz”Augustisa1993USAFA graduatewhocommandedandledAirmenatthesquadron,group, andwing from combatandpreparationforisthefirststeptowardstartingacareerinprofessionofarms. and leadershavehighexpectationsfortheirnewlieutenants.Understandingthesethroughthelessonslearned MacArthur’s famousquote“yoursistheprofessionofarms…”acallingandwarningforallnewprofessionals.Commanders Combat, PeaceandMilitaryProfessionalism Chief ofStaff,DirectorateforLogistics(J4),JointStaff Colonel Mark“Buzz”August,USAF, USAFA ‘93 Expeditionary Wing,SouthwestAsia. and RESOLUTESUPPORT. Priortoassuminghiscurrentposition,heservedastheCommandChiefof386thAir deployed insupportofOperationsENDURINGFREEDOM,IRAQIINHERENTRESOLVE, FREEDOM’SSENTINEL bases inCalifornia,Nevada,Alabama,andAlaska.ChiefBarrazaalsoservedoverseasKorea,OkinawaItaly, and Sergeant andamyriadofroleswithintheAirForceSeniorNoncommissionedOfficerAcademy. Hisassignmentsinclude he hasservedinvariouspositionswithinthejetenginecareerfield.Healsoasanadditional-dutyFirst and theCaribbean.BarrazagrewupinSanPedro,CA,enteredAirForceJuly1989.Throughouthiscareer, Southern conductssecuritycooperationandprovidesair, spaceandcyberspacecapabilitiesthroughout LatinAmerica than 600aircraftwithmore55,000Airmen.AstheairandspacecomponenttoU.S.SouthernCommand,AirForces one directreportingunitforcontingencyoperationsandoversees17gainedAirReserveComponentunitstotalingmore effective utilizationofassignedenlistedpersonnel.12thAirForceensuresthereadinesseightactivedutywingsand Davis-Monthan AirForceBase,AZ.Headvisesthecommanderonallissuesregardinghealth,welfare,morale,and Chief MasterSergeantJoséA.BarrazaistheCommandSergeant,12thAirForce(AirForcesSouthern), session Chief Barrazadrawsuponhis26yearsintheAirForcetoofferuniqueperspectives ontheProfessionofArmsinthisinvigorating Professionalism andtheProfessionofArms Command ChiefMasterSergeant,12thAirForce,ForcesSouthern Chief MasterSergeantJoséBarraza,USAF Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 19 Speakers Dr. Aaron Belkin Aaron Dr. Palm Center Director, Ban Unraveled So Quickly Transgender Why the US Military’s Gone Tomorrow: Here Today, it took 232 years for the drummed a gay soldier out of the Continental Army for sodomy, From 1778, when George Washington is in the process of lifting its After only two years of discussion, the military openly. military to allow gays and lesbians to serve and why the transgender ban is toppling so fast. this lecture, I will explain how ban on service by transgender personnel. In advocate who has written more than twenty five articles, chapters and books, including Aaron Belkin is a scholar and Dr. Benign Façade of American Empire, published by Columbia University Press Bring Me Men: Military Masculinity and the as one which the Advocate named served as Founding Director of the Palm Center, Belkin has in 2012. Since 1999, Dr. in the nation. He designed and implemented much of the public education of the most effective gay rights organizations tell” was repealed, don’t ask, anti-gay discrimination, and when “don’t campaign that eroded popular support for military Belkin that, “Probably no single person deserves more credit for the repeal Harvard Law Professor Janet Halley said of Dr. Colleges, including eight tell.’” He has delivered more than 30 lectures at Service Academies and War ask, don’t of ‘don’t at the US Air Force Academy. In this session, Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” Klein and her Air Force representative for Professionalism, Lt Col Kevin Basik, for Professionalism, Lt Col Kevin Basik, representative Margaret “Peg” Klein and her Air Force In this session, Rear Admiral is the Military and DOD perspective. RADM Klein the Senior on the gender issues and policies from will provide a unique view a wealth of insight with regard to policy, and brings Secretary of Defense on Military Professionalism Senior Advisor to the RADM Klein will spouse and officer, mother, commander, aviator, life issues. A decorated senior leader, practice, leadership and in the Profession lessons learned from her successful career that matter to you and our nation, and share explore current topics of Arms. respected thought leaders in the area of character-based most Basik is one of the Air Force’s Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Industrial/Organizational received his Masters in Academy, a 1993 graduate of the Air Force He’s leadership development. team leadership, and earned his PhD in Organizational Behavior with focus on small Tech Psychology from Virginia and practitioner in a proven leader and most importantly, scholar, a published author, He’s from Florida State University. and has an award-winning instructor, in individuals and organizations. He’s elevating character and leadership capabilities for Air Force ROTC, programs, to include being the Chief of National Training led numerous highly recognized teams and for 16,000 officer candidates and 500 staff across 900 universities. From 2010 to overseeing military and leadership training Center for Character and Leadership programs at the Air Force Academy’s 2014, Lt Col Basik directed all developmental Pentagon as the Air Force representative to the Secretary of Defense’s Development, and is currently assigned to the Senior Advisor for Military Professionalism. Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Basik, USAF, USAFA ‘93 USAFA Basik, USAF, Colonel Kevin Lieutenant Professionalism for Military Senior Advisor Secretary of Defense’s Representative to Air Force from the Pentagon and 2-Star Experience Big Issues as Seen Your 20 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Speakers missions inOperationsSOUTHERNWATCH, ENDURINGFREEDOM,andIRAQIFREEDOM. Commander. Sheisaseniorpilotwithover1,600hoursintheA-10,including375combathours.hasflown duty asaFlightCommander, A-10Test ProgramManagerandDivisionCommander, DirectorofOperations,andSquadron pilot andflightexaminerintheA-10,agroundattackcloseairsupportaircraft.Heroperationalassignmentsinclude London, andoneinInternationalSecurityStudiesfromtheUniversityofReading,England.Sheisqualifiedasaninstructor Col CampbellisaMarshallScholarwithtwoMastersDegrees,oneinBusinessAdministrationfromtheUniversityof 1997 asaDistinguishedGraduateoftheUSAirForceAcademywithBachelorScienceDegreeinSpaceOperations. Colonel KimN.CampbellistheMilitaryAssistanttoUnderSecretaryofDefenseforPolicy. Shewascommissioned in combat, supportingourgroundtroops,andherthoughtsonbeingapartoftheprofessionarms. was hitbyenemyfire,severelydamagingtheaircraft.CaptCampbellwill shareherstoryandlessonslearnedaboutflyingin Flying totheiraidwasA-10fighterpilot,thenCaptainKimCampbell.During thecloseairsupportbattle,CaptCampbell’s A-10 On April7,2003,troopsinBaghdadneededthemassiveandpowerfulclose-air supportthattheA-10Warthog coulddeliver. A HawgDriver’s LessonsLearned Military Assistant,UnderSecretaryofDefenseforPolicy Colonel Kim“KC”Campbell,USAF, USAFA ‘97 and securitycustomersintheUnitedStatesaroundworld. billion businessthatprovidesintegratedsolutionstomeettheenduring needsofdefense,government,space,intelligence, Executive CouncilofTheBoeingCompany. Named BDSPresidentandCEOinDecember2013,Mr. Chadwickleadsthe$31 Chris ChadwickisPresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofBoeing Defense,Space&Security(BDS)andamemberofthe President andChiefExecutiveOfficerofBoeingDefense,Space&Security Mr. ChrisChadwick Air ExpeditionaryGroup,KandaharAirfield,Afghanistan. Distinguished GraduateoftheNationalWar College.Priortohiscurrentassignment,ColCampbellcommandedthe451st Operation ANACONDA.HeisagraduateoftheUSAFWeapons School,USArmyCommandandGeneralStaffCollege, 3,000 hours,ColCampbellledthefirstA-10missionsintoAfghanistan,earningthreeDistinguishedFlyingCrossesduring the squadronandgrouplevel,servedasanAide-de-Campweaponsschoolinstructor. Acommand pilotwithover Defense forPolicy. ColCampbellearnedhiscommissionin1995fromtheUSAirForceAcademy. Hehas commandedat Colonel ScottC.CampbellistheAfghanistanCountryDirector, ResourcesandTransition, OfficeoftheUndersecretary arena; taking,savingandsacrificinglives–sometimeswithsecondstodecideincomplete information. may notbeasreadytocommitthelivesofothers.ColCampbelldiscusses thechallengeofmoraldecision-makingincombat In theProfessionofArms,weoftentalkaboutlifeanddeathdecisions.While manyofusarereadytogiveourownlives,we Lives ontheLine Afghanistan CountryDirector, OfficeoftheUndersecretary ofDefenseforPolicy Colonel ScottCampbell,USAF, USAFA ‘95 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 2121 in Speakers 2010, he became the first 100% disabled Airman to re-enlist th, Chaplain, Major General Dondi E. Costin, USAF, USAFA ‘86 USAFA E. Costin, USAF, Chaplain, Major General Dondi Air Force Chief of Chaplains Go Pro or Go Home competitive advantage. Since losing can be devastating in the Who you are--rather than simply what you do--determines the highest standards. Using contemporary warriors who embody profession of arms, the Nation deserves professional professional competence, and character, the link between personal research and military examples, this talk demonstrates wannabes should “go pro” or go home. are astronomically high, warrior organizational effectiveness. Because the stakes the Air Force Chief of Chaplains, Headquarters, US Air Force, the Pentagon, Chaplain, Major General Dondi E. Costin is and provides advice on DC. As a member of the Special Staff of the Chief of Staff, he establishes guidance Washington, welfare of Air Force personnel. He is responsible for establishing effective all matters pertaining to the religious and moral Force members and their dependents. As Chief of Chaplains, he is the senior programs to meet the religious needs of Air in the United States and overseas. He Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving pastor for more than 664,000 active-duty, 2,000 Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants from the active duty and Air leads an Air Force Chaplain Corps of approximately Forces Chaplain Board, he and his colleagues advise the Secretary of Reserve components. As a member of the Armed ethical and quality-of-life concerns. Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff on religious, Examining small team leadership and problem solving in the context of Shuttle Mission STS-49 of Shuttle leadership and problem solving in the context Examining small team to 2011, of US Strategic Command from 2007 a 34 1/2 year Air Force career as Commander General Chilton completed the forces conducting strategic deterrence and for the plans and operations for all US where he was responsible at the Prior to this assignment, Gen Chilton commanded Space and Cyberspace Operations. Department of Defense’s of command levels including serving as Commander major command, and unified combatant wing, numbered air force, an Air Force assignments in the R-4C and F-15 and, as from 2006 to 2007. He flew operational Air Force Space Command a NASA astronaut, the F-4 and F-15. He also served 11 years as weapons testing in various models of Pilot, conducted Test Manager mission, and served as the Deputy Program Commander of STS-76, his third Space Shuttle where he flew as the Air Force Chilton is a Distinguished Graduate of the US International Space Station Program. Gen for Operations for the University Guggenheim Fellow with a with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Sciences, a Columbia Academy, and and a Distinguished Graduate of the US Air Force Pilot Training Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Creighton University. Pilot Schools. He also was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Test General Kevin P. Chilton, USAF, Retired, USAFA ‘76 Retired, USAFA Chilton, USAF, Kevin P. General and NASA Astronaut Strategic Command of US Former Commander Solving Leadership and Problem the Air Force. He is currently assigned to the US Air Force Academy as a World Class Athlete and is the the Air Force. He is currently assigned to the US Air Force Academy as a World US Ambassador for the 2016 Invictus Games. Technical Sergeant Israel “DT” Del Toro, USAF Israel “DT” Del Toro, Sergeant Technical Class Athlete World Through these Flames, I am Stronger... when injured, and his recovery and healing will discuss the tremendous adversities he faced as a teenager, TSgt Del Toro he will a great support team. Finally, process. In addition, he will explain the importance of commitment, not giving up and having around the globe. Warriors and representing all Wounded Class Athlete talk about the invaluable impact of being a World most joined the US Air Force in 1997, and later completed one of the Air Force’s Sergeant Israel “DT” Del Toro Technical Apprentice. Mastering his craft, he assumed greater Air Control Party (TACP) challenging schools to become a Tactical in the instructing Air Force officers in tactics, techniques and procedures responsibility as a Battalion Air Liaison Trainer, is also a qualified Jumpmaster and Master Parachutist with more than TSgt Del Toro ground employment of air power. it rolled over a buried pressure- 115 jumps. In December 2005, while deployed to Afghanistan, his Humvee exploded when and was given less than a 15 plate mine. Over 80 percent of his body was burned, and he spent three months in a coma his spirit remained those of an percent chance of survival. Despite his severe injuries, and enduring over 130 surgeries, Air Force warrior and on February 8 22 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Speakers worked asayounggirl,Ms.Graffventuredoutonherownin1999, andestablished“LuisaGraffJewelers.” Gemological InstituteofAmerica(GIA).Gainingvaluableexperience asaminoritypartneratthesamestorewhereshe Ms. GraffearnedhonorsasthefirstfemaleGraduateGemologist intheWestern UnitedStatescertified bythe when thegovernmentwasoverthrownandallmajorindustries werenationalizedbythendictator“JuanVelasco”. Born inLima,PerutoanAmericanfatherandaPeruvianmother, Ms.LuisaGraffescapedthecountrybyherselfatage12 gratefulness forlivinginthisamazingcountryandthejoyofgiving back. 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In 2008Luisa Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 23 Speakers Thousands of Airmen have answered our Nation’s call. But what exactly is that call? What are we called to do as Airmen? We do as Airmen? We exactly is that call? What are we called to call. But what have answered our Nation’s Thousands of Airmen is our Calling? Our calling, our mission, are Airmen. So why are we “called” and what or Marines. We are not Soldiers, Sailors employ airpower develop airpower and properly airpower, our job is to understand and Training the General Manager of the Eglin Test Retired is currently USAF, Guidry, Colonel Michael J. “Adrian” Cum the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Summa the Air Force in 1985, after graduating from Complex. He entered Corps Graduate from Reserve Officer Training engineering student and Distinguished Laude, as the top mechanical test Weapon both an F-111 and F-15E experimental flight operational and development test tours as (ROTC). He conducted CA. In 2011, Pilot School, Edwards AFB, USAF Test graduating as a Distinguished Graduate from Systems Officer after and Operations Squadron commanded a Flight Test career in the United States Air Force, having he culminated a 26 year F-15E, including 68 combat sorties. Col Guidry is currently a Multi-Engine, Group with over 3,000 hours in the F-111 and 600 hours in general aviation aircraft. Instrument-rated Commercial Pilot with over Colonel Mike “Adrian” Guidry, USAF, Retired USAF, Guidry, Mike “Adrian” Colonel Complex and Training Test Eglin General Manager, Always an Airman Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” Klein, USN, USNA ‘81 Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” Senior Advisor for Military Professionalism and 2-Star Experience Big Issues as Seen from the Pentagon Your a wealth of insight with re- Professionalism who brings RADM Klein is the Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense on Military spouse and officer, mother, commander, aviator, issues. A decorated senior leader, practice, leadership and life gard to policy, lessons learned from her successful RADM Klein will explore current topics that matter to you and our nation, as well as share (Lt Col Kevin Basik, representative for Professionalism career in the Profession of Arms. In this session, she and her Air Force ‘93) will provide a unique view on the gender issues and policies, from the Senior Military and DoD perspective. USAFA USAF, Klein was commissioned in May 1981 upon graduation from MA, Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” A native of Weymouth, leadership assignments include command of Strategic Communications Wing Command and the US Naval Academy. She commanded forward-deployed Expeditionary One and 82nd Commandant of Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy. RADM Klein’s Force 64 providing strike assets during Operation ODYSSEY DAWN. Strike Group Five as well as Task of Staff, US Cyber Command; staff assignments include Brookings Legislative Fellow for Senator Olympia Snowe; Chief to the Secretary of Defense for and Chief of Staff, J5, on the Joint Staff. RADM Klein currently serves as Senior Advisor Military Professionalism. First Lieutenant Shaye L. Haver, USA, USMA ‘12 USA, USMA First Lieutenant Shaye L. Haver, First Female Graduate of Ranger School Rise to the Challenge to stretch and strengthen themselves. In this session, 1Lt Haver will Professionals should continually seek opportunities what she knew about leadership and herself while earning her Ranger tab. describe her opportunity of a lifetime to challenge dedication to servant leadership, but also the privilege of being an ambassador of Her story is not only about perseverance and women in the profession of arms. in 2012 with an undergraduate degree Shaye Haver attended the United States Military Academy and graduated 1LT Alabama where she she attended Flight School at Fort Rucker, in International Legal Studies. After commissioning, AH64D pilot. Currently she is stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado as a Platoon graduated in the fall of 2013 and became an ARS. 6-17th CAV Leader in Alpha Troop, 24 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Speakers Victory, willbeavailablefromNavalInstitutePressin2016. Battle ofthe73Easting,U.S.Army’s largesttankbattlesinceWorld War IIandhisbooks.Hisnewbook,Marginof is widelyknowninmilitarycirclesinsidetheUnitedStates,Europe,Israel,ChinaandKoreaforbothhisleadership Mr. MacgregorretiredwiththerankofColonelin2004,after28yearsservice.Colisasoldier-scholar who was commissionedintheRegularArmy1976afterfouryearsatWest PointandoneyearatVirginia MilitaryInstitute. Executive Vice PresidentofBurke-MacgregorGroupLLC,adefenseandforeignpolicyconsultingfirminReston,VA. He Colonel DouglasMacgregor, USA,Retiredisadecoratedcombatveteran,theauthoroffivebooks,PhDand achieved. without courage,theabilitytosacrifice,withstandpain,physical orpsychological,nothingofenduringvaluecanbe an unendingstruggle:thepassionforconventionalwisdomononesideandcourageousvoiceoftruthother. But Courage isrightlyesteemedthefirstofhumanqualitiesbecauseitquality whichguaranteesallothers.Unfortunately, itis Courage: theCardinalVirtue inWar andPeace Soldier-Scholar, Author, Vice PresidentofBurke-MacgregorGroup Colonel DouglasMacgregor, USA,USMA‘76,PhD player awardsincludingQuarterbackoftheYear, OffensivePlayer oftheYear andOutstandingFootballPlayeroftheYear. Kellen MooreingameswonbyaNCAADivisionIquarterback.Inhissenioryear, hewon13of the top15majorcollege Award, wasthe 2008HeismanTrophy runner-up andwasa2009Heismanfinalist.Mr. McCoyissecondtoBoiseState’s Texas. Mr. McCoywasthestartingquarterbackforTexas Longhorns from2006–2009andwonthe2008Walter Camp drafted bytheClevelandBrownsinthirdroundof2010NFLDraft,afterplayingcollegefootballforUniversity Mr. Daniel“Colt”McCoyisaquarterbackfortheWashington RedskinsoftheNationalFootballLeague(NFL).Hewas National FootballLeague(NFL)Quarterback Mr. Daniel“Colt” McCoy two children,Lizzie(16)andLuke (14). commercial, logisticalandtechnical enterprise.ColMcCurdyismarriedtohisUSAFA classmate,Georgia;andtheyhave the AfghanAirForce.Heimplemented aninnovativestrategybasedonpartneringwithanddeveloping privateindigenous 738th AirExpeditionaryAdvisorSquadronwherehewascharged withbuildingamilitaryuniversityandtrainingcenterfor in commandofthe12 as DirectorofOperations,12thReconnaissanceSquadron,Beale AFB,CA.WhileatBeale,ColMcCurdyspentsixmonths Center. Hisnextassignmentwas flyingtheGlobalHawkunmannedhigh-altitudesurveillanceandreconnaissanceaircraft Squadron toflytheT-1 JayhawkatRandolphAFBand servedasSquadronExecutiveOfficerandChief,AETCCommand was stationedatDoverAirForceBase,DE,whereheflewtheC-5 Galaxy. In2002,hemovedtothe99thFlyingTraining he wasinstrumentalincallingforthedevelopmentofanewCenter forCharacterDevelopment.Next,ColMcCurdy with the557thFlyingTraining Squadron,andthe USAirForceAcademy’s ChiefofHonorandEthicsTraining. Assuch, Force Base,AZ,whereheremainedasaT-37 Instructor Pilot.AfterWilliams,ColMcCurdywasaT-41 InstructorPilot Col McCurdyisa1988graduateoftheUSAirForceAcademy. HeattendedUndergraduatePilotTraining atWilliamsAir humility. Ifwearewhereoughttobe,however, wewillnaturallythriveandfindalifethatisdeeplyrewardingfulfilling. authentic Airmenwhoareleadersofcharacter. Growingineachofthesethreeareasrequiresdeepself-knowledge and our corevaluesandleadingothersinawaythatengendersstrongsenseoftrust,loyaltycommitment.Inshort,being feel goodaboutourselves.AsAirForceleaders,thisequatestotakingon ouridentitiesasAirmen,livingalifethatembodies examine howpeoplegenerallyfindfulfillmentthroughidentityformation,socialinteraction,andbyactinginwaysthatmakeus This discussion,ledbyColonelJohnC.McCurdy, Director, USAFA CenterforCharacterandLeadership Development,will Knowing Yourself andFindingFulfillmentin Your ProfessionalLife Director, CenterforCharacterandLeadershipDevelopment Colonel JohnC.McCurdy, USAF, USAFA ‘88 th RS. FollowingBealeColMcCurdyspentayearinKabul,Afghanistan astheCommanderof Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 25 Speakers Exploring how geography and environment shape moral choices. Deputy Director of Cost Assessment USMC, was appointed as the Principal Lieutenant General Robert E. Schmidle, Jr., appointment, Lt Gen Schmidle and Program Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense in March of 2014. In his current United States defense objectives is responsible for analyzing and evaluating plans, programs, and budgets in relation to Marine Aircraft Wing; and resource constraints. His command assignments include: Commanding General, First Marine (Experimental); and Commanding Officer, Force Task Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Commanding Officer, tours flying the F-4 and F/A-18 Fighter/Attack Squadrons 251 and 115. Previous operational assignments include multiple First Battalion, 9th Marines. aircraft as well as serving as the operations officer and air officer of an Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant General Robert Schmidle, Jr., USMC Lieutenant General Robert Schmidle, Jr., of Defense Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation, Office of the Secretary Principal Deputy Director, Leadership and Moral Paradigms Mr. Wes O’Donnell Wes Mr. of RISE Lodge Media Group, Professor of Applied Leadership, Author CEO of Warrior Century Leadership in a New American Nation: Veteran Veteran Our finest leaders inspire others to to forge a remarkable civilian leader. The US Military is the best anvil on the planet of their military training, veterans have the with ease. As a by-product greatness, think creatively and can handle ambiguity drive for self-improvement that will make the 21st intelligence and the unrelenting discipline, the laser focus, the patriotism, the prepare yourself for a new era of Leadership. politics, business or entrepreneurship, Whether it’s Century. the Veteran Century, Speaking at Baker College, O’Donnell is a Professor of Applied Leadership, Predictive Analytics and Professional Wes Mr. Our American Legacy Lodge Media Group, the host of the upcoming of Warrior O’Donnell is also the founder MI. Mr. O’Donnell is a veteran Own Business. Mr. Field Manual for Starting Your TV series and the author of RISE: The Veteran’s Force (he switched when he found out the food was better) and loves of both the US Army Infantry and the US Air do it full-time. motivational speaking so much, he just might Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and overcome the challenges that one faces in life. From tragedy comes a renewed that one faces in life. From tragedy comes to bounce back and overcome the challenges Resiliency is the ability true one’s through similar experiences. Without adversity to the fullest and help/mentor others going determination to live life be known. potential might never in the 535th and a C-17A Globemaster III Instructor Pilot is a 2008 US Air Force Academy graduate Captain Ryan McGuire accident while his right leg below the knee in a boating HI. After losing Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Airlift Squadron, Joint San Antonio, at the Center for the Intrepid in at Laughlin AFB, McGuire accomplished rehabilitation attending pilot training flying rating in the Air Force, eventually earning his for duty’ classification and was reinstated TX. He contested an ‘unfit four McGuire has flown over 1,800 hours, including amputee to graduate from pilot training. Capt and becoming the first Member recipient of the 2012 DoD Outstanding Service and multiple combat missions, and was the combat deployments to fellow amputees who Capt McGuire currently resides in Honolulu, HI and serves as a mentor with a Disability Award. wish to return to service. Captain Ryan McGuire, USAF, USAFA ‘08 USAFA USAF, Ryan McGuire, Captain Pilot III Instructor C-17A Globemaster Adversity: One-Legged Flight Resiliency Through 26 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Speakers since September2013.Heismarriedwithtwochildren. 2007) andAbuDhabi,UnitedArabEmirates(2007-2010).Hepresently servesasConsulGeneralofPakistan,Chicago(USA) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (1996-1999),Permanent MissionofPakistantotheUnitedNations,Geneva,Switzerland(2003- and ForeignSecretary’s Office.Mr. Tirmizi hasheldvariousdiplomaticassignmentsinPakistanMissions abroadin Foreign AffairsasDeskOfficerofMiddleEast,CentralAsia,Afghanistan, IndiaaswellDirectorofPersonnel,Protocol consular andadministrativeassignmentsbothintheMinistryofForeign Affairsandabroad.HeservedintheMinistryof London, Mr. FaisalNiazTirmizi joinedtheForeignServiceofPakistanin1993.Hehashandledbilateral,multilateral, A postgraduateoftheQuaid-e-AzamUniversity, Islamabad andSchoolofOrientalAfricanStudies,University Mr. Tirmizi willdescribehisexperienceasadiplomatandthechallenges hehasfacedduringhiscareer Challenges inLifeasaDiplomat Consul GeneralofPakistan Mr. FaisalNiazTirmizi experiences. leadership, mentaltoughness,resiliency, patriotism,faithandperspectiveinthelessonsoflifehehaslearnedthroughhis married tohisformerOccupationalTherapistfromWalter Reed,Danielle.CPLStewartspeakstothousandsannuallyon state ofMississippi.CPLStewartiscurrentlyfinishinghisMastersDegreeinMarriage&FamilyCounselingand age 22.Hestartedanon-profitthatrunsmilitary-themed,outdoorandadventurecampforteenageboysinhishome Following fortysurgeriesandaneighteen-monthrecoveryatWalter ReedinDC,CPLStewartwasmedicallyretiredat Unit Citation,CPLStewartwasnearlykilledbyanenemy-firedrocketwheninsurgentsattackedhiscombatoutpost. a medicinthe502ndInfantryRegimentondeploymentthatwouldearnfamed“StrikeBrigade”its5thPresidential Corporal CJStewart,USA,Retiredisacombat-woundedveteranofthe101stAirborneDivision.In2010,whileservingas doing so,hewillshowhowcombatleadershipprinciplescanbeapplied tothemissionoflife. Corporal Stewart,USArmy, Retired,willexplorethecommontraitsandexperiencessharedbywarriorsthroughages.In The Way oftheWarrior -BeyondtheBattlefield Executive DirectorofCampDownRange,101stAirborneDivision(Ret) USA,Retired Corporal CJStewart, international news. has inspiredmillionsaroundtheworld.Thestoryofhispromisesbeensharedvirallythroughoutsocialmediaand I Would” hassentover3.1Mpromisecardsto150countries.Mr. Sheen’s commitmenttothebettermentofhumanity promise cardstoanyonewhorequestedthematnocost.Sincehisfather’s passingonSeptember4,2012,“BecauseISaid the bettermentofhumanitythroughpromisesmadeandkept.Sparkedbylosshisfather, Mr. Sheenbegansending Mr. AlexSheenistheFounderofBecauseISaidWould, theinternationalsocialmovementandnonprofitdedicatedto accountable totheirpromisesthroughcompellingandreal-lifeexamplesfromthe“BecauseISaidWould” movement. shares hisinsightsandactionablewaystobecomebetteratfulfillingcommitments. Heinspiresotherstobecomemore Mr. AlexSheenbelievesthateveryindividualhasthestrengthtobecomeaperson oftheirword.Inthissession,Mr. Sheen Because ISaidWould Founder/CEO, BecauseISaidWould Mr. AlexSheen Professionalism and the Profession of Arms 27 Speakers In this session, Ms. Turner will explain how to create and grow a culture that engages team members to support the will explain how In this session, Ms. Turner Included are the principles of Practicing Servant Leadership, Cultivating an organization in achieving desired outcomes. Loyalty and Fostering Dreams. Nurturing Commitment Instead of Commanding Compliance, Leveraging Abundancy Mentality, in creating a compelling culture within Chick-fil-A, which has been foundational in The principles have proven to be successful most beloved brands. being named as one of America’s achieving success, retaining employees and President, Corporate for more than 30 years and currently serves as Vice has worked for Chick-fil-A Mrs. Dee Ann Turner unique and highly regarded culture while Over the years, she has played an intricate role in growing Chick-fil-A’s Talent. of corporate staff and the recruitment and selection of Chick-fil-A overseeing recruitment, selection, and retention knowledge and applicable tools to building an incredible and influential company insightful Franchisees. Ms. Turner’s and A Compelling My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent culture are revealed in her recently released book, It’s attended Cincinnati Christian University in Cincinnati, OH, majoring in Journalism and Christian Culture. Ms. Turner a degree in Management. She Education. She later completed her education at Clayton State University in Atlanta with Darden School of Business at the received further certifications at Goizueta School of Business at Emory University, Kenan-Flagler Business School at University North Carolina Chapel Hill, and she completed the University of Virginia, serves as a Board member for the prestigious Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Ms. Turner for children in Kenya. Ms. Turner Kenya Project, an organization that provides education, homes, food and spiritual growth and Trey. Trevor for over 30 years and they have three sons, Trenton, have been married and her husband, Ashley, Mrs. Dee Ann Turner Talent and a My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary It’s and Author, President, Chick-fil-A, Inc. Vice Compelling Culture Lead Those You Creating a Compelling Culture Among Speaking truth to power sounds simple whenever it’s discussed in a classroom, but is normally more complicated and nuanced a classroom, but is normally more complicated discussed in sounds simple whenever it’s Speaking truth to power that was not always I had plenty of opportunities to deliver news naval meteorologist and oceanographer, in the real world. As a continue to listen to you, even when your seniors your How to tell the truth, and do so in a way that welcome by my bosses. how communities. I’ll talk about and ocean forecasting skill that can be applied far beyond the weather news is not great, is a and security. change on climate helped steer the Navy into a leadership role these skills ultimately State University and the the Department of Meteorology at the Pennsylvania is a Professor of Practice in Titley Dr. served as a naval officer for Titley Risk. Dr. and Climate Center for Solutions to Weather State’s Founding Director of Penn as Oceanographer and Navigator of the career included duties Titley’s rank of Rear Admiral. Dr. 32 years and rose to the Task for Information Dominance. He initiated and led the US Navy’s Navy and Deputy Assistant Chief of Naval Operations of Commerce for served as the Deputy Undersecretary Titley Dr. the Navy, Force on Climate Change. After retiring from holds a PhD in Titley National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Dr. Operations, the Chief Operating Officer at the He is a member of numerous advisory boards and National Academies Meteorology from the Naval Postgraduate School. American Meteorological Society in 2009. He was awarded was elected a Fellow of the Titley of Science committees. Dr. of Alaska Fairbanks in 2011. an honorary Doctorate Degree from the University Rear Admiral David Titley, USN, Retired, PhD USN, Retired, David Titley, Rear Admiral of Meteorology Professor to Power Speaking Truth 28 Professionalism and the Profession of Arms Speakers Air ForceVice ChiefofStaff. Operation ODYSSEYDAWN. SheretiredastheDirector oftheSexualAssaultPreventionandResponseOfficeunder FREEDOM. MajGenWoodward servedasthefirstfemaleCombinedForcesAirComponentCommander (CFACC) for Operations JUSTCAUSE,NORTHERNWATCH, SOUTHERNWATCH, ALLIEDFORCE,ENDURINGFREEDOM,andIRAQI served asapilotandcommanderatvariouslevelsinbothstaff operationalpositions.Sheflewandcommandedin Major GeneralMargaretWoodward, USAF, Retired,retiredafter32yearsintheUSAirForce.During hercareer, she spectrum oftacticaltostrategicandendswithoperationalleadership lessons. detailing theshiftfromrelativepeacetofullcombatoperations,allwithin amatterofweeks.Thepresentationcoversthe citizens duringtheArabSpring.CombinedForcesAirComponentCommander, MajGenWoodward offersaseriesofvignettes Operation ODYSSEYDAWN istheAirCampaignthatexecutedUnitedNations’directednoflyzoneandprotectionofLibyan Operational LeadershipintheLibyanAirCampaign Former CombinedForcesAirComponentCommander(CFACC) forOperationODYSSEYDAWN Major GeneralMargaret“Maggie”Woodward, USAF, Retired a numberofmilitarydecorationsincludingtheDistinguishedServiceMedal,andthreeLegionsMerit. Force from1963to1995,includingearlytoursasanAirRescueNavigatorandacombattourinVietnam in1968.Heholds in ColoradoSprings.HehastaughtattheAirForceAcademyfrom1959to2016.servedonactivedutywith Brigadier GeneralMalhamM.Wakin, USAF, RetiredistheProfessorEmeritusofPhilosophyatUSAirForceAcademy particular professioninadditiontothepersonalmoralrulesthatoneadoptsasanordinarycitizenofanyhumancommunity. the clergyoranyotherofprofessionsthatservesociety, involvesacceptingconstraintsonone’s behaviorimposedbythat clarify howbeingamemberofanimportantprofessionlikethemilitary, orteaching,thelegalandmedicalprofessions, The presentationexaminestheconceptofprofessionalintegrity(asdistinguishedfrom“personalintegrity”)andattemptsto “I Can’t DoThat!” Professor EmeritusofPhilosophyattheUSAirForceAcademy Brigadier GeneralMalhamM.Wakin, USAF, Retired Mike’s HikeForHeroes. in AfghanistansupportofOperationENDURINGFREEDOM.AfterleavingtheArmyasacaptain,Mr. Viti embarkedon he alsoservedasaRegimentalCommanderduringhissenioryear. Followinggraduation,Mr. Viti servedadeployment School andAlumniRelations.Asacadet,Mr. Viti earnedfourvarsitylettersandinadditiontohisroleasteamcaptain, Former fullbackMr. MikeViti, a2008West Pointgraduate,joinedtheArmyWest PointfootballstaffastheDirectorofHigh beginning inWashington StateandwrappingupattheArmy-NavyGameinBaltimore,MD. service memberkilledinactiontheGlobalWar onTerror. Heconcludedthewalkcovering7,100kilometersor4,400miles Viti willsharehisexperiencesduring“Mike’s HikeForHeroes”,acrosscountrytrekwherehewalkedonekilometerforevery Mr. Viti willfocushispresentationonthetransferofskillslearnedandhoned inthemilitarytociviliansector. Ofnote,Mr. Born AgainCivilian-Mike’s HikeForHeroes Army West PointFootballDirectorofHighSchoolandAlumniRelations Mr. MikeViti, USMA‘08

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5:00 - 7:00 - 5:00 Dinner: Speakers & Professionals @ Falcon Club (5:00 - 7:00) / Students @ Mitchell Hall (5:00 - 7:00) - (5:00 Hall Mitchell @ Students / 7:00) - (5:00 Club Falcon @ Professionals & Speakers Dinner:

3:45 - 5:45 - 3:45 Student/Delegate Summit: Fairchild Hall Hall Fairchild Summit: Student/Delegate

Croswell

2:00 - 3:30 - 2:00

Challenge Ceremony: Ceremony: Challenge

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Panel Presentation

Campbells Costin Turner Titley Belkin August Wakin 12:15 - 1:30 - 12:15 Breckner Lecture: Lecture: Breckner

Fighter Lead-In Lead-In Fighter Special Ops Ops Special

Falcon Foundation Bud Bud Foundation Falcon February 26th February

Friday, Friday, 11:15 - 12:00 - 11:15 Lunch: All Participants with Meals Package @ Mitchell Hall Mitchell @ Package Meals with Participants All Lunch:

Presentation

Turner Chadwick Smith Toro Del O'Donnell McCoy Woodward Earhart 9:35 - 10:50 - 9:35

Special Ops Ops Special

Hayden Hayden

Belkin Macgregor McGuire Graff Haver Tirmizi Stewart Stone Viti 8:00 - 9:15 - 8:00 Presentation: Presentation:

Anschutz Award Award Anschutz

5:30 - 7:30 - 5:30 Breakfast: Speakers, Professionals, Meals Package @ Falcon Club (6:00 - 7:30) / Students @ Mitchell Hall (5:30 - 7:30) - (5:30 Hall Mitchell @ Students / 7:30) - (6:00 Club Falcon @ Package Meals Professionals, Speakers, Breakfast:

8:30 - 9:00 - 8:30 Speaker Reception @ McComas Lounge Arnold Hall Arnold Lounge McComas @ Reception Speaker

Stone

7:30 - 8:30 - 7:30 Muse Lecture: Lecture: Muse

Class of '73 John & Lyn Lyn & John '73 of Class

6:00 - 7:15 - 6:00 Dinner: Speakers, Professionals, Non-student Participants with Dinner Package @ Arnold Hall Ballroom / Students @ Mitchell Hall Mitchell @ Students / Ballroom Hall Arnold @ Package Dinner with Participants Non-student Professionals, Speakers, Dinner:

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Astronaut Panel Astronaut Costin Stewart Tirmizi McCurdy McCoy Campbells Sheen 3:00 - 4:15 - 3:00

Special Ops Ops Special

Airfield

Fighter Lead-In Panel Lead-In Fighter

O'Donnell Barraza Viti Guidry Panel Cadet Schmidle Haver Campbells

Chapel or or Chapel 1:20 - 2:35 - 1:20

Baker Botts Lecture: Lecture: Botts Baker

Optional Tours: Tours: Optional

12:20 - 13:00 - 12:20 Lunch: All Participants with Meals Package @ Mitchell Hall Mitchell @ Package Meals with Participants All Lunch:

McGuire Barraza Earhart Guidry Feely Toro Del Sheen Chilton Sinek Woodward 10:45 - 12:00 - 10:45

Sinek

February 25th February

Feely Macgregor Earhart O'Donnell Titley August Graff Helms Schmidle

9:10 - 10:25 - 9:10

Schedule of Events of Schedule Lecture:

Thursday, Thursday,

Class of '59 Leadership Leadership '59 of Class

Smith

8:00 - 8:50 - 8:00 Ceremony: Ceremony:

NCLS Opening Opening NCLS

5:30 - 7:30 - 5:30 Breakfast: Speakers, Professionals, Meals Package @ Falcon Club (6:00 - 7:30) / Students @ Mitchell Hall (5:30 - 8:00) - (5:30 Hall Mitchell @ Students / 7:30) - (6:00 Club Falcon @ Package Meals Professionals, Speakers, Breakfast:

L5 L4 L2 L1 D2 H2 H1 F1 Ballroom Theater Hall Arnold Venue Making the most of NCLS NCLS is designed to be a learning and development opportunity whereby you gain inspiration, think about where you currently stand with regard to character and leadership strengths, and then commit to take action toward your further development. To better facilitate this, please consider the tools below and then use the next page to capture your reflections on your NCLS experience.

A Leader of Character….

The ARDA Model We would like to offer this process model as a framework for listening, reflecting, and applying what you hear at NCLS. This model identifies how we engage with the world as potential leaders and people of character. We can expand these capacities, and better recognize, reason, decide and act in the face of competing interests and influences.

30 Making the most of NCLS

To facilitate your thinking, inspiration, and further development of your character and leadership strengths, this space has been provided for you to capture what you hear and think about during your NCLS experience. In the coming days you will be given the opportunity to share your responses to the developmental objectives listed below. It is our hope that you will use this note page to capture your reflections on your NCLS experience, and that you will then share your responses with us online (via a survey link that you will receive by email shortly after NCLS) so that we may benefit from your input about this as a developmental experience.

Please consider the following:

A. The importance of alternative perspectives and testing of one’s own assumptions of others

B. Your understanding of the unique moral expectations placed on those in the Profession of Arms

C. How speaker insights apply in your life

D. Insights from NCLS as you recall a moment of ethical reasoning & action

E. Explain the role of ethics & character development

F. Reflect on your own ability to act with courage

G. Insights on what it is to be a professional military officer

H. Qualities of a leader in today’s complex world

I. The role of Core Values (Integrity, Service, Excellence)in the Profession of Arms

Other notes:

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34 NCLS Staff Mrs. Danielle Brines, NCLS Program Director

Col John McCurdy, (USAFA ‘88) Col (Ret) Thomas Berry, (USAFA ‘71) Lt Gen (Ret) Christopher Miller USAFA ‘ 80 Maj Brian Fash USAFA ‘04 CMSgt (Ret) Bob Vasquez Lt Col Sheilagh Carpenter USAFA ‘86 Maj James George USAFA ‘02 MSgt John Grijalva Lt Col Shane Coyne Maj Joseph Tuzzolino TSgt Vernon Thompson Lt Col Eric Ecklund USAFA ‘89 Capt Brian Boardman USAFA ‘08 Tina Erzen USAFA ‘88 Lt Col (Ret) Daniel Hites USAFA ‘68 Capt Christopher Brown Julie Imada Lt Col Richard Mandeville USAFA ‘88 Capt Sean Purio USAFA ‘10 Kathy Lentz Lt Col Aaron Teltshiclk Capt Bernadette Ramsey USAFA ‘06 Jason Kiker USAFA ‘98 Lt Col Brian Tichenor Capt Chris Thomsen USAFA ‘08 Melinda Miller Maj John Agnew USAFA ‘01 2Lt James Dimmick USAFA ‘ 15 Gina Marino USAFA ‘02

Cadet Executive Staff C1C John Kornahrens, Cadet in Charge (CIC) Team CICs Team NCOs C1C Staci Colbacchini C2C Nicholas Brandt C1C Spencer Crowe C2C Shane Culver C1C William Hatton C2C Eric Zielen-Ersing C1C Matthew Jacobs C2C Jonathan Fernandez C1C Danielle Kaufman C2C Lily Forlini C1C Stephen Keisler C2C Zachary Hodges C1C Caleb Kiesow C2C Alexandra Hutchinson C1C Nicholas Marco C2C Jay Kaslon C1C Nolan Mayhew C2C Kaitlyn Kent C1C Matthew Medara C2C Tawnie Kerr C1C Erin Oetting C2C Alex Kronberger C1C Stephanie Sarabia C2C Dena McFadden C1C Nathanael Szuch C2C Peyton Milligan C2C Meghan Plunkett C2C Andrew Resweber C2C Riley Richards C2C Daniel Wiesz C3C Nathan Ziegler C3C Oluwayemisi Orikogbo

2016 Department of Defense Professionalism Summit (Scholars Forum) Staff

Dr. David LaRivee, Col (Ret) USAFA ‘76 2Lt Kevin Hemphill, USAFA’15 Stephen Shambach, Col (Ret) USMA ‘74 MSgt Paul Wilcox LTC Rich Ramsey Dr. Derek Varble, Maj (Ret) USAFA ‘92 1Lt Jennifer Smith

35 The Twenty-Third Annual National Character and Leadership Symposium is made possible by the generous support of: