Senior Mentorship Live Events
The Doolittle Leadership Center is proud to host an incredible opportunity to engage with the top leaders of the United States Air Force and Space Force. These special events are embedded in AFA’s two premier professional development events: AFA Warfare Symposium and Air, Space, and Cyber Conference. We have hosted an incredible lineup, including Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief of Space Operations, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, and more.
Cadets
Senior Mentorship for Junior Leaders
In a one-of-a-kind format, we host an hour-long Q&A session where cadets can ask senior leaders about leadership skills, stories, and strategy as they get ready to enter their own first position of leadership.
Enlisted Service Members
The Enlisted Advantage
Our enlisted-focused event facilitates a conversation between top enlisted leaders and enlisted Airmen and Guardians of all levels covering the leadership topics most relevant to today’s environment of service.
Highlights
CMSAF Flosi & CMSSF Bentivegna
The DLC hosted a conversation about the topics relevant to the enlisted experience in the Air Force and Space Force, led by none other than the CMSAF and CMSSF.
Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton & CMSSF Bentivegna
The DLC introduced the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force to around 75 cadets and students at the 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium.
CSAF Allvin and CMSAF Flosi
At AFA’s 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi connected with more than 150 cadets.
CSO Saltzman and CMSSF Bentivegna
At the 2024 AFA Warfare Symposium, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna mentored more than 200 cadets from two Air Force ROTC detachments and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Lt. Gen. Jim Slife
Slife, who was then the Air Force’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, spoke with nearly 100 students on the qualities of leadership and professionalism at the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference.
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All-purpose contact
Dr. Patrick Donley, Director
Luke Forister, Operations Manager
doolittleleadershipcenter@afa.org