Edwards Junior Force Council hosts lecture series

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  • By Airman Mike Young
  • 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif --  In honor of Air Force's 60 years, Team Edwards hosted a 60th anniversary celebration leadership lecture series at the Conference Center here Tuesday. 

The lecture featured keynote speaker, retired Col. William Smullen, who served as the special assistant for public affairs to two chairmans of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Colonel Smullen spoke about the importance of America's image to the world and how junior force members can shed a positive light on the United States by their individual actions. 

The event ran for about and hour. Afterwards, the floor was opened for questions and was capped off with closing remarks. 

"I just want to get people thinking," Colonel Smullen said. "If I can help just one person get up in the morning, look themselves in the mirror and say 'I'm going to do something 
good today,' then actually go out and do it, I have done my job." 

There are two more lectures scheduled, which will conclude the series. One is set for July 10 and the last of the three is slated for the end of August. Both will be held at the Conference Center. 

Speaking at the next lecture will be Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Reed, Air Force Personnel Center command chief. 

Chief Reed will be speaking about the changing climate within the Air Force and how to make the best decisions for the Air Force, career and family. 

"I think the lectures are a step in the right direction," said Lateasha Davis, 412th Maintenance Squadron administrative technician. "They will definitely get people thinking and talking about ways to collectively improve our workforce." 

The main point of the lecture series is to expose the junior force to people who have proven their leadership abilities by being successful in their own career, said Capt. Raimone Roberts, president of the Junior Force Council. 

Captain Roberts said he would like to see this same type of event held next year and eventually become an annual series of leadership lectures. 

"I believe the lectures will improve the workforce and its future through knowledge and smart leadership," Mrs. Davis said. "They will help people to go out and make a difference."