The United States Air Force is one of the world’s most prestigious and well-respected organizations. Every year, thousands of people apply to become Airmen, but only a handful are successful. So what separates the successful applicants from the rest? I have spent years studying this question.
From my 32 years in the United States Air Force, serving in multiple career fields, rising through the ranks and overseeing over 70,000 Airmen in my time, I have identified five key areas that make all the difference.