An audience of cadets, faculty, service members, visiting undergraduate students and community leaders listen to a senior leader panel including Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, during the National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 21, 2025. NCLS is the Academy’s annual leadership symposium bringing together distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate executives and world-class athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)