Year of Ownership
Welcome to the Year of Ownership, an initiative inspired by the principles of Echelon Front, a leadership consultancy founded by Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Echelon Front empowers organizations to excel by embracing the principles of ownership.
As Maj. Gen. Regena Aye highlighted in her change of command remarks, "We own the future of our organization." This initiative is a testament to that vision, uniting all our efforts across various domains such as airworthiness, encampments, safety, stakeholder experience, talent development, and culture.
Maj. Gen. Aye hosted a webinar on January 16, 2025 to officially kickoff the initiative and announce the webinar series that will take place in 2025 that aims to equip our members and leaders with the tools and mindset to make sound decisions and uphold our values, even in challenging situations. If you missed that awesome webinar, you can watch the replay here for credit toward national conference credit*.
By fostering a culture of ownership, we ensure that our actions today build a lasting legacy and positively shape the future of Civil Air Patrol for the next 80 years and beyond. Join us in this transformative journey as we take ownership of our missions and work together to secure a thriving future for our organization.
If you would like to learn more about Echelon Front's principle of extreme ownership, you can borrow Babin and Willink's book Extreme Ownership, The Dichotomy of Leadership, and Leadership Strategy and Tactics from the Department of Defense (DoD) Library via Libby (not affiliated with nor endorsed by CAP or Echelon Front) or you can purchase a copy on Amazon or other book sellers.
*See the FAQ document linked below
Year of Ownership
Webinar Schedule
Date |
Event |
Live Webinar Enrollment |
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29 January 2025 |
Extreme Ownership Principles with Col. Jeffrey Garrett, SER CC |
Recording available in Absorb 4 February 2025 |
14 February 2025 |
Workshop at Winter Command Council |
Open to Command Council Members ONLY |
24 February 2025 |
Webinar on Cadet Protection with Katie Thurson |
Coming Soon |
1 March 2025 |
Virtual Keynote hosted by Echelon Front |
Coming Soon |
19 March 2025 |
Panel Discussion on Airworthiness with Rene 'Mike' Valdez |
Coming Soon |
There are 22 live events remaining in the initiative that will be open to everyone. Please check back regularly as we will update the list with future events monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about the Year of Ownership Webinar Series? We've got answers—like how watching these webinars can earn you national conference credit (yes, really!) and much more! Click here for more information.