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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

My big brothers a Marine oOoOOoORrrrrraaahhhhhhhhhh!!!,!,!

Yes, many times. Do you want names?