Brig General Max 'Stiffy' Stitzer on Air Force Evolution and Future Challenges
In episode 106 of @AfterburnPodcast, Mike "Flash" McVay, hosts Brigadier General (Ret) Max Stitzer where they discuss a wide-ranging career in the military, from being an enlisted target intel specialist to becoming a maintenance officer and eventually a general officer.
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He shares his experiences and favorite assignments, including his time at the Air Force Reserve and the Pentagon. General Stitzer also talks about the importance of mentorship and the impact of the AMOS (Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operator School) program. He provides insights into serving in the Pentagon and navigating the political landscape. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the establishment of the U.S. Space Force.
Gen Stitzer discusses the establishment of the Space Force and the challenges it faced. He emphasizes that the creation of the Space Force was driven by Congress and the recognition that space is a warfighting domain.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:24 Transition from Enlisted to Maintenance Officer
08:59 Recognizing the Right Path
16:36 The Impact of the AMOS Program
23:48 Navigating the Political Landscape in the Pentagon
29:39 The High-Energy Environment of the Pentagon
32:17 The Birth of the U.S. Space Force
33:14 The Creation of the Space Force and its Political Context
38:01 The Importance of Mass and Technology in Military Capabilities
46:35 The Neglect of the Reserve Component
49:00 The Need for Political Accountability
50:51 Prioritizing National Security
Takeaways
The importance of mentorship and the impact it can have on one's career
The value of being an integrator and understanding different perspectives
The challenges and opportunities of serving in the Pentagon
The establishment of the U.S. Space Force and its significance The establishment of the Space Force was driven by Congress and the recognition of space as a warfighting domain.
Mass and technology are crucial in military capabilities, especially in the face of great power competition with China.
The Reserve component is often neglected and underutilized, despite its valuable capabilities.
Political accountability is necessary to ensure the proper utilization of military resources.
National security should be prioritized over other social programs.
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