It’s hard to believe it’s been over three years since I retired from active duty after 34 years in the U.S. Air Force. In that time, I had the privilege of working with the best talent our nation, our allies, and our partners had to offer. I flew airplanes, commanded at multiple levels, worked in the White House, solved wicked hard problems, and helped turn the warfighter’s needs into capabilities — often before they knew they needed them.