Colin interviews Capt CJ Carlisle about his experience being enlisted in security forces and the challenges he faced. CJ shares his perspective on overcoming the obstacles of pursuing a commission and asking what he can do for the Air Force.02:58 - CJ's introduction and background10:17 - Being a dorm chief at BMT15:26 - First enlistment at Malmstrom AFB26:53 - Being an NCO and switching to combat arms30:48 - Pursuing a commission46:48 - Officer Training School49:30 - Space operations and AFROTC56:16 - CommentaryContact Capt Carlisle at ccarlisle@umass.edu or christopher.carlisle.2@us.af.milEmail your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpodShare your officer stories of all flavors using #officerAF.