Special Tactics Officers play a critical role in delivering airpower for our joint partners and leading battlefield airmen. In this episode Major John Doe (alias) explains his experience as a cadet at USAFA, preparing for selection, and working to correct personal character flaws. 05:15 - Introduction and John's background10:45 - Being a cadet at USAFA16:36 - Earning a pilot slot18:47 - John decides to pursue STO selection (see Air Force Special Tactics: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil) 29:11 - Explaining the Special Tactics Officer career field 40:04 - Who does the STO exist for? 46:20 - Highs and lows of being a STO 53:39 - John's thoughts on professional development 59:01 - Hindsight advice to Cadet John Doe 01:04:34 - Commentary Contact Air Force Special Tactics at STO.recruiter@us.af.mil. Email 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/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #officerAF.