The armed forces have lost far more talent as a result of poor and toxic leadership than any supposed benefit the toxic people have brought to their organizations, writes recently retired Col. Jason Lamb.
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.
“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.