Chief Wright paid a visit to Air Force Academy cadets and made it quite clear, in a colorful way, how they'll need to set the tone in their organizations when they become leaders.
The Air Force needs to build "hybrid airmen" who are able to take on other jobs in the event of a grueling conflict with a major nation such as China or Russia.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright last week confirmed the service is considering extending the high year of tenure of staff sergeants from 15 to 20 years of total active federal military service — and possibly some other enlisted ranks, too.