Leaders in Action Lecture Series presents U.S. Air Force General Gregory Martin
Venue: Burruss Auditorium, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2013
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
As part of the Leaders in Action lecture series hosted each term by the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Maj. Gen. W. Thomas Rice Center for Leader Development, retired General Gregory Martin of the U.S. Air Force will speak in Burruss Auditorium on Thursday, December 5th.

General Martin retired in 2005, with 35 years of military service. His final assignment was Commander, Air Force Material Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. In this position he commanded 80,000 military and civilian personnel and oversaw research, development, test and evaluation, and provided acquisition management and logistics support for all Air Force weapon systems.

Martin graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1970 and earned a masters degree in business management from Central Michigan University in 1977. He is a command pilot with more than 4,600 flying hours in aircraft including the F-4, F-15, C-20, and C-21. Martin also flew 161 combat missions in Southeast Asia.

He is currently the chair of the National Academies Air Force Studies Board, which serves as a convening authority for the discussion of the development and application of science and technology for the Air Force.

This event is open to the public and no tickets are required.

Free parking is available in Perry Street Lots and the Perry Street Parking Garage near Prices Fork Road with a visitor’s pass. A visitor’s pass may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm at the Visitor Information Center, located at 965 Prices Fork Road.

For more information, visit: http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2013/11/112713-corps-genmartin.html

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