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Forum brings senior leaders together

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  • By Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis
  • 315 Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Joint Base Charleston, S.C. --  A senior leadership training conference for the 315th Airlift Wing here took place Aug 26-27 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in North Charleston, S.C.

The conference provided a forum for senior leaders to focus on current U.S. Air Force changes and key issues which directly impact the day-to-day operations here.

Col. Russell Fingar, 315 AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning, 315 AW command chief master sergeant, opened the conference by welcoming more than 250 senior officers and NCO's who attended the event.

"The goal of this conference is for us to educate each other and walk away with the tools we need to conquer the challenges of today's Air Force," said Manning. "We will share our experiences, exchange new ideas, and discuss lessons we have learned throughout our careers. Our Airmen are valuable, and we must continue to provide them with the necessary resources for successful Air Force careers."

The conference was designed to be productive, beneficial and educational. Attendees participated in briefings from 315 AW, numbered Air Force, and headquarters speakers. Participants also consulted each other during breakout sessions, and they listened to subject matter experts during open-forum panel discussions.

Topics covered during the conference included: legal, force generation, fitness, evaluations, medical, force development, combat readiness, deployment entitlements and others.

Col. James Fontanella, 315 AW incoming commander, closed out the conference by introducing himself and complementing the senior leaders on the reputation of the 315 AW.