TOPIC SPONSOR: 2 ROPS, Museum Staff, 50 OSS & HQ USSF/SED
With the separation from the Air Force, the Space Force needs to establish its own identity and culture as a separate service branch. What factors and actions do we need to consider in order to allow the cultivation of a strong Space Force culture? (2 ROPS) Given the fact that the USSF will eventually be comprised of USAF, USA, and USN Space Professionals, what are some ways that the USSF should begin to socialize, normalize, and establish a unified USSF culture/vernacular/common ground, etc.? (Museum Staff) How does a new organization create its identity and culture over time? How can the USSF create its own unique identity and culture now and when the other branches are incorporated? (50 OSS) What are the impacts of Legacy Thinking by USAF organizations on the successful standup of the HQ USSF? (HQ USSF/SED)
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