The guest
speaker for today’s session is Lt Gen Shaun Morris. Lt General Morris currently serves as Commander
of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. With more than 28,000 people and a $304
billion budget, the center is responsible for total life cycle management for
aircraft, engines, munitions, electronic, computer, network, cyber and agile
combat support systems. The general also serves as the Program Executive
Officer for the Rapid Sustainment Office, focused on finding ways to save money
and improve efficiencies in the sustainment of aircraft and other weapon
systems throughout the fleet.
LT Gen Morris discusses the mission of the AFLCMC and its contributions to the Air Force's fly, fight, and win mission. Additionally, he shares his perspectives on the biggest challenges facing the Air Force with regards to our national security, and the threats facing the Service and the nation. He highlights the role of the Rapid Sustainment Office and discusses the value of working with coalition partners. Finally, Lt Gen, Morris provides his thoughts on leadership development.