Have you ever gone to see a notable military leader speak?

American Military University‎ — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:05:37 -0400

Top leaders in the military spend decades persevering, learning, and refining their skills. Because of that, they have incredible knowledge and advice that can be used throughout life in order to succeed.

Have you learned anything particularly useful from hearing one speak? Check out this distinguished military leader who will be speaking at commencement this year!: http://bit.ly/2oLu0Dv

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Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2017 12:34 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:34:49 -0400

Yes, many times. Do you want names?

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Apr 19 at 2017 1:00 PM

CPT Richard Riley — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:00:01 -0400

I can say on multiple occasions I had the privilege to listen and discuss many topics with the late Gen Schwartzkopf because he lived close by.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Apr 19 at 2017 1:15 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:15:32 -0400

Never "went" to see them but over course of my career had Jimmy Doolittle, Ira Eaker, and Paul Tibbits speak at Wing Dining Ins. All were great speakers who provided great insight. Probably enjoyed Paul Tibbits most, primarily because he was speaking at Dining In for his old unit, 509 Bomb Wing. Think this fact let him hang his hair down a bit more than usual.

Response by Kim Baker made Apr 19 at 2017 1:22 PM

Kim Baker — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:22:20 -0400

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Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Apr 19 at 2017 10:37 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:37:06 -0400

Heard many speak and worked on the staff of some, besides the continuous opportunity provided by working with some great leaders, my most memorable occasion was visiting with Gen "Chesty" Puller at his home in Virginia.

Response by Kim Baker made Apr 21 at 2017 8:25 AM

Kim Baker — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:25:00 -0400

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Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jul 18 at 2017 12:33 AM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:33:17 -0400

While at Hanscom AFB, MA We had a speech in the Base Theater and presentation from Retired USAF Brigadier General Paul Tibbets, who was the pilot on the B29, Enola Gay which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima , Japan. With Hi were His bombardier and navigator It was pretty interesting hearing first hand accounts from the Enola Gay crew. They also didn't disappear after the talk but stayed around talking to people.

Response by SPC John Parmenter made Jul 18 at 2017 2:22 PM

SPC John Parmenter — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:22:31 -0400

Saw General Maxwell Taylor, when he was CoS (about 1955), give a presentation about re-writing military manuals to include new theories of combat. He was actually pitching the new Pentomic Army organization in Colorado Springs during a USAA event.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Aug 5 at 2021 10:37 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:37:50 -0400

Thanks for sharing