Seventh Air Force launches leadership development series at Osan Published Feb. 25, 2025 By Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Seventh Air Force launched its inaugural leadership development series, focused on "Developing Dynamic and Innovative Warfighters," on Feb. 20 at the enlisted club here. The series kicked off with a critical message: accurate performance reporting is crucial for building a strong and effective Air Force while preparing Airmen for future leadership opportunities. The target audience included technical sergeants through senior master sergeants, as well as company grade and field grade officers—an unusual but intentional mix, recognizing that all have a vested interest in developing warfighters. "Having professional development discussions like this helps dispel any false rumors or misinformation about the promotion boards and provides transparency on the process," said Col. Laura Ramos, the Seventh Air Force director of Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection. Chief Master Sgt. Robert Shuman, senior enlisted leader for the Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection Directorate, and Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Ventura, manager for the Force Protection division, joined her on the panel to provide their personal experiences from their time on promotion boards and shared insights into the board process. A key takeaway from the session was the need to move away from seeing performance reports solely as a tool for promotion. Instead, the focus should be on accurately representing an individual's contributions to the mission. “The promotion board is not about who looks better on paper compared to someone else,” Shuman said. “It’s about making sure your record accurately reflects your contributions so it can stand on its own.” "I cannot foot stomp enough to make sure your records are updated and complete,” he added. “It's a tell on there on how much care somebody has for their records.” The session emphasized that everyone plays a role in ensuring members are accurately represented in the process. "You owe it to your Airmen to be knowledgeable about the promotion board and make sure they are ready to meet the board and deserving of their promotion," Ramos said. This commitment to accuracy and direct mission involvement contributes to a more lethal and ready force by ensuring that Airmen are recognized for their contributions. It also enables leaders to place Airmen in future positions where they can best support the mission as they progress in their career. Seventh Air Force is committed to equipping its Airmen with the tools and knowledge to excel, and future sessions in this series will continue to focus on developing well-rounded leaders with a warrior mindset. (Editor’s Note: If you missed this session, a recording is available on the Seventh Air Force Leadership Development Series Teams page.)