The head of US Pacific Air Forces, Gen. Paul Hester, traveled to Houston to talk with a business/civic group as part of the Air Force’s strategic outreach program, dubbed the “Air Force Road Show.” Hester provided a view of the Air Force, said one member of the Houston Forum that “you ordinarily don’t see or hear as the average taxpayer.” While in Houston, Hester took time to address a group of senior and junior ROTC cadets gathered at the University of Houston. He said, “It takes airmen at all levels to encourage the public to learn more about their service.” Hester also told the cadets: “Volunteer for everything and don’t be afraid to do something you are unaccustomed with. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
While the Space Force is still making long-term plans to establish high-fidelity live and virtual test and training ranges in the coming years, officials say they're also working with operators to identify near-term gaps and quickly field capabilities to address them.
