Interview with Lt General Shaun Q. Morris- Perspective of Acquisition Leaders (PALs)

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.