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Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander, Air Forces US Central Command

Defense Writers Group

4 October 2023

Moderator:  Good morning, everybody, and welcome everyone to this Defense Writers Group with Lt. General Alexus G. Grynkewich, as you know, of course, Commander of Air Forces US Central Command.

The ground rules as always, this is on the record,.  Please feel free to record for accuracy but there’s no rebroadcast of audio or video today. 

The General brings the furthest distance traveled to the DWG award this year, so rather than my opening question I’m going to ask him to kind of set the scene, some shaping thoughts, then we’ll go around the table for questions.  Ten of you emailed in advance, we’ll do that list first, then given time, whoever’s left.

So General, we are honored to have you.  Thank you for being here.  The floor is yours.

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich:  Great, thanks Thom, and thanks everyone for being here this morning.  I’ll be brief in my opening comments so we can get the conversation where you all want to take it.  Just a couple of things.