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High Flight provides from-the-top perspective of AMC, TACC

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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  Forty captains from across the Air Force recently met here to participate in High Flight, a professional development course designed to provide an orientation of Air Mobility Command.

Twice each year, 40 of the top captains and their spouses from AMCs active-duty, Guard and Reserve units, as well as some from other major commands, are selected to attend the three-day course.

Attendees met with AMCs senior staff and functional directors, received presentations and discussed major issues affecting the Air Force.

High Flight provided an opportunity for two-way feedback between a handful of captains and the senior AMC leadership, said Capt. Chuck Rohrig, a High Flight attendee from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Charleston AFB, S.C. We got a chance to ask them about issues that concern us and our Airmen, and at the same time, make them aware of some issues were facing at our level. In some cases, it was the first theyd heard of it.

Capt. Jaimee Summers, 92nd Operations Group executive officer, Fairchild AFB, Wash., said she also appreciated the interaction with general officers. Their points on leadership were especially well-received because they were matched with examples and stories from their younger years. The question-and-answer part of the program was invaluable.

I liked the encouragement we received from the senior leadership the best, she added. At times we can get pulled down by the day-to-day grind, and it was nice to be re-motivated and re-focused.

Attendees toured the Tanker Airlift Control Center, where they saw first hand how mobility missions are tasked and tracked throughout the world.

The TACC tour was a very eye-opening experience for both rated and non-rated officers, Captain Rohrig said. I learned a lot about the challenges facing pilots that I would not have known about otherwise.

Overall, officers gave the course high marks for providing opportunities for mentorship, education and networking.

High Flight was a great experience, Captain Summers explained. The mentoring we received from the senior leadership in AMC was priceless. We received the perfect mix of AMC knowledge along with leadership advice. I will take back to my home station a better understanding of Air Mobility Command and a wonderful notebook filled with ideas, quotes, stories, guidance and many great new contacts.

The next High Flight will be held here Aug. 16-18. For more information about High Flight, contact the AMC Commanders Action Group at DSN 779-1757 or commercially at (618) 229-1757.

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