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Commentary: Farewell to ‘Ned Stark’
The colonel who sparked debate across the Air Force is retiring, and shares some parting thoughts.
By Col. Jason Lamb
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The end of early promotions and the way ahead
The elimination of early promotion makes the Air Force better because it provides more opportunity for growth through development and experience before officers assume additional rank and responsibility.
By Col. Jason Lamb
‘Ned Stark’ takes the stage at AFA; a remarkably candid discussion of leadership ensues
“I think many of your peers think you’ve lost your mind, putting me up here without any rules,” Col. "Ned Stark" told Air Force personnel chief Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly.
The tools of character assassination
Unethical leaders and disgruntled subordinates have weaponized IG and EO processes to punish people for personal reasons.
By Col. Jason Lamb
Col. Ned Stark on his provocative columns: 'I had no idea I was setting off a powderkeg’
"I had no idea the scope and the intensity that this would bring.”
‘Ned Stark,’ whose leadership op-eds created a stir, is considering chief of staff’s job offer
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein has extended an offer of clemency to Col. “Ned Stark," as well as a job. Stark, who told Air Force Times he was humbled by the offer, said his next move will be made in private.
By Kyle Rempfer