Story by 2nd Lt. Jorrie Hart | 114th Fighter Wing | 08.15.2025
The Air National Guard Commander Leadership Course 25-2, held Aug. 11–15 at locations across the National Capital Region, brought together O-5 and O-6 officers for a week of development designed to prepare current and future leaders for wing- and group-level command in competition, crisis and conflict....
Story by 2nd Lt. Jorrie Hart | 114th Fighter Wing | 08.14.2025
While the Air National Guard’s Commander Leadership Course prepared upcoming O-5 and O-6 commanders for the responsibilities of leading a unit, the concurrent CLC Spouse’s Conference focused on another essential element of strong leadership; the command team partnership. From August 11-13, spouses of ANG commanders gathered at locations throughout the Nation’s Capital Region to explore......
Story by 2nd Lt. Jorrie Hart | 114th Fighter Wing | 08.13.2025
Over coffee and conversation, commanders from across the Air National Guard gathered with Brig. Gen. Troy Havener for an optional director’s breakfast during day three of the Commanders Leadership Course. The informal setting offered a rare chance for candid discussion before the day’s scheduled briefings began....
Story by 2nd Lt. Jorrie Hart | 114th Fighter Wing | 08.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon “Grinch” Eskam, commander of the 114th Fighter Wing, Joe Foss Field, South Dakota Air National Guard, traveled to the National Capital Region to speak with O-5 and O-6 level commanders attending the 2025 Air National Guard Commander Leadership Course....
Story by 2nd Lt. Jorrie Hart | 114th Fighter Wing | 08.11.2025
The 2025 Air National Guard Commander Leadership Course began Aug. 11 at the 459th Air Reserve Wing auditorium, bringing together commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and spouses from across the ANG to strengthen leadership skills for competition, crisis, and conflict....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Jorrie Hart | 114th Fighter Wing | 09.22.2024
More than 60 commanders and senior leaders from 31 states and Guam attended the Air National Guard Commander Leadership Course from Sept. 16-20, 2024. The course, an ANG senior leader initiative, led by Brig. Gen. Troy Havener, Chief of Staff, South Dakota Air National Guard, focused on equipping leaders to command effectively during times of competition, crisis, and conflict. The CLC 24-2......
