Grad Week Commentary: Defining leaders of character at the 306th Flying Training Group
(U.S. Air Force photo) By Col. Joel DeBoer, 306th Flying Training Group commander, and Maj. Daniel Castle, 306th FTG executive officer U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The goal of the 306th is not solely to produce jumpers or pilots, but officers and leaders of character. We do that extremely well. When grads are asked what aspect of the Air Force Academy influenced their character the most, they say one thing: “the airfield.” Like steel, character is forged through a process of continual refinement, which includes overcoming fear, adversity and doubt. Our Airmanship programs at the Academy develop and forge character...