Airmen,

As we continue to evolve and adapt to the challenges of Great Power Competition, it's essential we prioritize leadership development and cultivate a culture of lifelong learning. Our ability to operate effectively in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments requires leaders who can think critically, communicate effectively, and make informed decisions in dynamic environments.

To achieve this, we must focus on developing leaders who embody the USAF's core values: Integrity, Service, and Excellence. We need leaders who are agile, adaptable, and resilient, and who can provide clear commander's intent, create shared understanding, exercise disciplined initiative, build trusting teams, manage risk, and use Mission Type Orders.

To support this effort, I'm excited to share the first iteration of my Leadership Library, which is designed to provide Airmen with the resources they need to develop their leadership skills and stay ahead of the curve. This library includes a diverse range of books, articles, and podcasts that explore leadership, decision making, and strategic thinking.

Our goal is to create a culture of lifelong learning across the Air Force, empowering leaders to make informed decisions, drive innovation, and achieve success in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. I encourage each of you to take advantage of these resources, to never stop learning, and to never stop trying to be a better leader and a better Airman.

We are the best Air Force in the world, and I'm honored to serve alongside each of you. I challenge each of you to challenge the status quo, to take risks, and to push the boundaries of what's possible. Together, we'll build the Air Force we need to compete, deter, and win across all domains.

David A. Flosi
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force