Maj. Gen. Forsyth takes reins at LeMay Center

Maj. Gen. Maury Forsyth, LeMay Center commander, receives congratulations from Col. Steve Tanous, Squadron Officer College commander, following the LeMay Center change of command, Jan. 5. Maj. Gen. Forsyth is now responsible for the development and education of Air Force Doctrine.(Air Force Photo by Melanie Rodgers-Cox)

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Maj. Gen. Forsyth takes reins at LeMay Center

Published Jan. 11, 2010
By Capt. Jennifer Lovett
LeMay Center

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --
"At the heart of warfare lies doctrine," said Gen. Curtis LeMay, fifth Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He believed it so fervently that the Air Force named the organization that produces doctrine for him.

Tuesday that organization held a change of command ceremony at the Maxwell Officers' Club to put Maj. Gen. Maury Forsyth, former Spaatz Center commander, in General LeMay's footsteps to continue his legacy of doctrine before all else.

General Forsyth took command of the LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education from Maj. Gen. Stephen Miller, who retired earlier in the day.

"When the LeMay Center was formed out of two organizations, the Air Force Doctrine Center and the College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education in 2008; an inspiration of Air Force efficiency and modernization by Gen. Stephen Lorenz and Lt. Gen. Allen Peck was molded and shaped by General Miller. He forged ahead with that blueprint to build a solid foundation," said General Forsyth.

"I am fortunate to be a part of that historic transition at Air University. To take what was once an idea on a napkin and is now a cinder block structure, and help build the walls, is a privilege that I look forward to," he said.

General Forsyth said it is obvious the talent at LeMay by the effort the center has achieved so far. He said, "I am confident we will build on that foundation and lead the Air Force down its evolutionary path into the 21st Century. Every job is a self-portrait and together we will autograph that with excellence. I am excited to be a part of LeMay and look forward to working with each of you."

General Forsyth thanked General Miller for his more than 32 years of active-duty service, and the people of the Spaatz Center for their dedication and enthusiasm.