Fe at u r e d n o m i n e e & S p o nsor l i e ut e n an t c o l o n e l J a me s Co lv in veteran | 20 years in the u.s. Air force
Dr. James Colvin What is your perspective of patriotism? Charles de Gaulle said, “Patriotism is when the love of your own people comes first; nationalism when hate for people other than your own comes first.” I support French Prime Minister de Gaulle’s definition of patriotism. It is the love of country and the values it represents. However, for military and government members patriotism is much deeper. Especially, in our all-volunteer force. Patriotism is captured in the Oath of Office/Enlistment/Service - to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. The oath is important because it represents the commitment to the duties, responsibilities and obligations associated with holding public office. Thank you! What do you do, post active duty? I work in Federal Civil Service for the Department of the Air Force. Currently, I am the Deputy Chief, Current Operations Plans Branch, Current Operations Division, Directorate of Space and Cyber Operations, Headquarters Space Operations Command, United States Space Force, PetersonSchriever Garrison, CO. I serve on the Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) – Utilities Policy Advisory Committee (UPAC). We work on assignments and make recommendations to the Colorado Springs Utilities Board. I also serve on the El Pomar Foundation’s Black Advisory Committee. I am a Co-Founder and Board Member of the USAFA Way of Life Alumni Affinity Group of the Association of Graduates. Additionally, I am a member of Sigma Pi Phi, Epsilon Chi Member Boule’ and member of the Knights of Columbus Council 14436 at the USAF Academy Community Center Chapel.
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