
E76- Enlisting a Space Force with Chief Towberman
11/11/21 • 51 min
Enlisted members of the US Space Force can look to the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in the service to advise the top leadership on their welfare, readiness, morale and military effectiveness. The first-ever appointed Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, and the second member to join the new service overall is CMSSF Roger Towberman. Join Director of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy Jamie Morin and Chief Towberman for a conversation about challenges and opportunities for enlisted Guardians, how the Space Force is looking to bring new approaches to training and developing its Guardians, and what innovative talent management means for military culture in a new service.
The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community.
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Enlisted members of the US Space Force can look to the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in the service to advise the top leadership on their welfare, readiness, morale and military effectiveness. The first-ever appointed Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, and the second member to join the new service overall is CMSSF Roger Towberman. Join Director of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy Jamie Morin and Chief Towberman for a conversation about challenges and opportunities for enlisted Guardians, how the Space Force is looking to bring new approaches to training and developing its Guardians, and what innovative talent management means for military culture in a new service.
The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!
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The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community.
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