#106 Brig Gen (Ret) Max "Stiffy" Stitzer
In episode 106, Mike "Flash" McVay, hosts Brigadier General (Ret) Max Stitzer where they discuss a wide-ranging career in the military, from being an enlisted target intel specialist to becoming a maintenance officer and eventually a general officer.Checkout Aura | See Who Has Your Data | https://aura.com/afterburn14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel AnytimeJoin our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterHe shares his experiences and favorite assignments, including his time at the Air Force Reserve and the Pentagon. General Stitzer also talks about the importance of mentorship and the impact of the AMOS (Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operator School) program. He provides insights into serving in the Pentagon and navigating the political landscape. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the establishment of the U.S. Space Force.Gen Stitzer discusses the establishment of the Space Force and the challenges it faced. He emphasizes that the creation of the Space Force was driven by Congress and the recognition that space is a warfighting domain.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://apple.co/3dLradT Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr Support The Afterburn Podcast for on Patreon and gain early access and AD Free episodes. Plus access to “There I was…” stories. https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Afterburn Podcast Links:Website – https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands