USAFA Superintendent Retiring

HNeedle · 02-02-2009, 04:03 PM

Today, we got an email from our favorite (and only) supe, General Regni, announcing that he's retiring sometime later on this year. He will, however, be presiding over 09's graduation. Maj Gen Gould of Transportation Command will take his place..

sure will miss the guy, he's been cool for as long as i've known him. same true of desjardins before she left... well, whoever we get we'll probably have for the rest of our (2012) time here...

Academy superintendent to retire

BlueSuiter · 02-02-2009, 05:43 PM

Maj Gen Gould - Prep school class of '72!

Wildblue27 · 02-02-2009, 07:42 PM

Did anyone else find the wording of his email odd?

"Today our Chief of Staff announced I am retiring from active duty."

HNeedle · 02-02-2009, 08:50 PM

yeah i thought that was odd... sounds kinda like he was forced out.

USAFA10s · 02-02-2009, 09:04 PM

yeah, that's what I thought. It's sad, he is pretty cool.

07PETKO · 02-02-2009, 09:43 PM

I got that feeling too, but this is his fourth year at the Academy. I believe that Supts usually serve a three year tour. Still, he's been a fine leader, and one that I really respect. Anyone have any gouge on Lt Gen (s) Gould?

AFPJ · 02-02-2009, 09:51 PM

I actually met Gen Regni. He seemed like a very cool guy. I'm sorry that I he won't be there when I go to the Air Force Academy.

eagle36 · 02-02-2009, 11:15 PM

me and G Regs are pretty close... i mean, he's given me a hotdog and soda from wyomings presidents press box, i've seen him at soccor games, he stopped in my room numerous times freshman year to show off a freshman room (we lived in the hallway 5th floor b/w the two closest stairwells to mitchs, and he was a 28 grad-my frosh squad), and i've had dinner at his house.

haha. but really, he's a great guy. and really tall. lol

07PETKO · 02-03-2009, 12:07 AM

And he has the biggest hands of anyone I've ever met, hands down (pun?).

eagle36 · 02-03-2009, 12:39 AM

i don't know why gen gould's name sounds so familiar, but it does for some reason...

bulletandpima · 02-03-2009, 09:52 AM

Bullet worked for Gould at the pentagon, Gen. Gould is a really really great guy. He actually presided over his O-5 promotion, and when DS broke his arm Gould sent him a handwritten note. He even called us at home to make sure that the base hospital was doing everything for us. The day of his promotion, he also called Bullet's parents personally since they were unable to attend. Gould has 2 sons and both went to the AFA...I think the oldest graduated in 06, and the youngest probably in 08.

His wife is active duty reservist or was back in 04, she was a Col then. If I recall correctly, her job was involved with the AFA at the Pentagon.

Just so you know, to Bullet and I, anything negative about this guy will not be taken kindly. I remember Bullet was very sad to see him go as his boss, and one time he said this a boss that he would hand over his right **** (male member) to follow him. For those of you who don't know Bullet, it was the only time I ever heard him say something like that in his entire career.

The AFA could not be more fortunate to have him. He knows how to lead and he also understands the cadet life as a parent. He is not only an AFA grad, but he is also a prep grad. I am guessing that those entering in 13 will see him retire in 11.

You are also reading too much into the retirement. As you progress through the AF, you will come to find out that people keep their retirement close to their vest until they have to start their outprocess procedures. He is now at that point. It was the perfect time to announce, the class of 13 has yet to be announced, but the bulk will find out in a few weeks. This announcement will allow a smooth transition, 09 will leave under Rengi and 13 will enter under Gould

flieger83 · 02-03-2009, 04:52 PM

Pima has it nailed brilliantly, as is typical. She really ought to thing about a "tag-team" ALO family there...she and Bullet. But I digress.

DO NOT read into the statement re: Gen'l Regni.

Flag officers are limited by law to 35 years of total federal commissioned service unless waivered by congress. Yes, it's a "voice vote" type thing however...it's there. For him to be leaving this summer is quite fitting, as Pima said: he's done over 3 years (it's supposed to be a 3 year tour) and it's a perfect time for transition.

Nope...I've had the pleasure of working for Gen'l Regni a couple of times as an ALO...he's GOOD people! If Gen'l Gould is of the same mould...

USAFA is and will be in GOOD hands!

Steve
USAFA ALO
AFA '83

Wildblue27 · 02-03-2009, 05:17 PM

Im still kinda getting the vibe that he isn't ready to retire... but what do I know

HNeedle · 02-03-2009, 05:26 PM

talked to my AOC about it today at lunch, and that's kinda what i got the feeling of too from talking to him

flieger, not to contradict, but i believe the supe's job isn't based on time. there've been a number of supes who served more than 3, sometimes even 4 or 5 years on the post... however i do think they try to keep things smooth with a new supe every 3-4 years

flieger83 · 02-03-2009, 05:47 PM

Actually as Gen'l Rosa, and then Regni briefed us; it's "supposed" to be a 3 yr tour; AF option to 4. Of course, it's at the whim of the AF as to the actual length.

Gen'l Moorman was the longest at just under 5 years; all the rest are 2-4 years.