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Officers and non-commissioned officers of the North Carolina National Guard conducted a leadership conference here, Aug. 20-21, 2016. More than 300 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen were in attendance including 19 general officers, Guard retirees and four state representatives.
The North Carolina National Guard’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, provided the theme for the weekend, “Innovative Leadership.”
He challenged attendees to, “Take hold of your positions and be active, accessible, innovative leaders for those around you.”
“No One can match the U.S. logistics,” said Air Mobility Commander, Air Force Gen. Carlton Everhart II. "We have to work on improving the speed in which we get things done and this will be accomplished through innovative tactical and technical procedures.”
Army Gen. Robert Abrams, FORSCOM commander, recognized NCNG's four-man tank crew of the 1st-252nd Armor Regiment for winning the Sullivan Cup tank gunnery competition in May. He identified the importance of breaking down some of today’s misconceptions about the current state of the U.S. Army.
“We can't believe the U.S. Army can meet all its commitments with just the regular active component,” said Abrams. ““Every component’s readiness is critical.”
North Carolina’s Secretary of Public Safety, Frank Perry, explained the differences in a leader who takes action versus a person who is simply active, then turned the floor over to the governor of North Carolina, Pat McCrory.
McCrory thanked all in attendance for their dedication and spoke of his uncle’s post- Vietnam life and how it has inspired him to work harder for the men and women in uniform.
On day two, the NCNG Association President, John Ebbighausen, illuminated the importance of the NG Association and the role leaders play in its success.
The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, spoke on the importance of “not promising and then under delivering as a leader.”
Lengyel went into detail on the Guard's three missions; Warfight, Homeland and Partnerships and how innovative leadership is key in sustaining our force and supporting the active components.
The remainder of the day, attendees participated in educational breakout sessions.
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 08.23.2016 15:49 |
| Story ID: | 207966 |
| Location: | RALEIGH, NC, US |
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