What Your Commander Wishes You Knew About Trust

21 Jun 2025 • 73 min • EN
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Send us a text We explore the dynamic evolution of military leadership with Major General Thomas "Tank" Sherman, who shares insights on commissioning sources, mentorship impact, and the critical commander-chief relationship from his 30-year career. • The significant legacy of Chief Master Sergeant Sal DiMatteo, who established NCO academies in Europe and mentored a young cadet who would become a general • Differences between Air Force Academy, ROTC, and OTS commissioning sources - each providing unique strengths to the officer corps • USAFA"s four-year development model progressing from followership to command positions • The vital role of Academy Military Trainers in exposing cadets to NCO leadership before commissioning • Why the commander-chief relationship must be built on mutual trust, vulnerability, and respect • How transparent leadership during stressful times builds stronger connections with subordinates • The importance of focusing on current responsibilities rather than career advancement • Sherman"s upcoming role as AFIMSC Commander and excitement about contributing to installation support challenges

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