Operationalizing Professionalism Development Tools Published April 26, 2016 Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Airmen gathered here April 13-14 to discuss Airmen professionalism development. Close to 40 representatives from all the Major Commands joined stakeholders from Headquarters Air force, Air University, U.S. Air Force Academy and the Air Force Guard and Reserve for two days to learn what new tools the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, or PACE, has to offer. This is the third professionalism summit hosted by PACE, the Air Force’s office dedicated to developing the men and women of the Air Force with a sense of what it means to be a professional Airman. “Foremost, the purpose of PACE's Professionalism Summit is to show all MAJCOMs PACE’s new professionalism development tools and how to use them,” said Jerry Perez, PACE’s deputy director. According to Perez, colleagues from across the Air Force observed ways to build better people, Airmen, and leaders in our profession of arms. Participants were offered talks on current PACE enterprises and the office’s proactive approach to building a more professional, core value-centered environment. Discussion included best practices, new strategies and stretched outside the borders of the active duty force. The group was also encouraged to share their own ideas and plans. “An important takeaway from this summit is PACE’s request for MAJCOMs and their units to share their professionalism development products so PACE can showcase their tools with the rest of our One Air Force team,” said Kevin Smith, PACE analyst and event coordinator. To share a professionalism development initiative, contact PACE at aetc.pace.projectmgtworkflow@us.af.mil. The PACE organization has scheduled the next professionalism development for December 7-8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. For more information on PACE and their current initiatives, visit www.airman.af.mil.