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AFSA Professional Development LibraryOngoing Professional Development helps you continue to be competent and excel in your profession. An ongoing process, actively pursuing professional development ensures that knowledge and skills stay relevant and up to date. Welcome to our new AFSAPD page, a place to find archived videos, guides, resources and information to help you succeed. |
SUMMIT Featured Podcast: HeroFront
#AFSAPEDS22 Featured Podcast:
HeroFront shared important and interesting interviews with our #AFSAPEDS22 guests. Visit the HeroFront website and podcast outlets, and the AFSA Instagram to view and listen! |
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Admiral McRaven Leaves the Audience SPEECHLESS | One of the Best Motivational Speeches
US Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, B.J. '77, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, one of the most decorated US commanders, delivers one of the best motivational speeches you will ever hear. July 17, 2018 ►Inspired? Get McRaven's book, Make Your Bed: https://amzn.to/2utFeyV |
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CMSAF#5 Robert Gaylor TEDTalk: Motto for Life
Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor was adviser to Secretary of the Air Force John C. Stetson and Chiefs of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David C. Jones and Gen. Lew Allen Jr. on matters concerning welfare, effective utilization and progress of the enlisted members of the Air Force. He was the fifth chief master sergeant appointed to this ultimate non-commissioned officer position. In 2006, the NCO academy at Lackland AFB was named the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy in his honor. |
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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. She serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 600,000 Total Force Airmen. Chief Bass is the 19th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position. Courtesy U.S. AF Academy | Streamed live on Feb 26, 2021
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Have you read General Larry Spencer's new book? Dark Horse covers the challenges of growing up in the inner-city, enlisting in the Air Force during a tough period for the military, obtaining a degree, getting commissioned, and climbing to 4-stars! At its core, Dark Horse is about perseverance, faith, overcoming obstacles, and never, ever giving up. Learn more and order it here now!
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U.S. Air Force Academy
ATTITUDE REFLECT SLEADERSHIP | Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks about how the attitude of an organization is reflective of the leadership within that organization. The idea that as leader your organization will go as you go. In this funny, honest, human talk, he shares what he learned going from a disgruntled junior service member to the highest ranking enlisted member in the United States Air Force. The annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) is the United States Air Force Academy’s flagship event on character and leadership. U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO, UNITED STATES 02.21.2019 Courtesy Video U.S. Air Force Academy |
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U.S. Air Force Academy
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. He serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 410,000 enlisted members. Chief Wright is the 18th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest non-commissioned officer position. U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO, UNITED STATES Feb 23, 2020 Courtesy Video U.S. Air Force Academy |
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SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen David L. Goldfein shares his personal story about his past and his time at the U.S. Air Force Academy. General Goldfein challenges Airman to be servant leaders during a speech with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright at the 2019 Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Friday March 01, 2019. |