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"We are proud of our center's history and we continuously strive to lead across the DoD in all we do here at The Air Force Negotiation Center (AFNC). AFNC is recognized as a leader in educating and training individuals and teams on conflict management, negotiation, mediation, and facilitation. Our instruction is presented across the Air Force and DoD, and delivered by our own world-class faculty.
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Raymond K. Rounds, Col USAF
Commander, Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development
Colonel Raymond K. Rounds is the Commander, Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development at Maxwell, Air Force Base (AFB), Alabama. The Eaker Center develops leaders and educates warfighters, while also providing functionally-aligned technical training, and professional continuing education to Department of Defense personnel. The Center is comprised of seven primary schools: Commanders' Professional Development School, Warfighting Education, Force Support Professional Development School, Air Force Chaplain Corps College, Air Force Culture and Language Center, the Chinese Aerospace Studies Institute, and the Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School. Each year, the Center educates more than 30,000 students in the classroom and via distance learning. Full Biography
Sandra L. Edwards, Ph.D.
Primary Advisor
Dr. Edwards is the Principal Advisor and Program Manager of Education & Training for the Air Force Negotiation Center, Maxwell AFB, AL. As Principal Advisor to the AFNC Director, she provides senior-level guidance regarding organizational, educational, training, budget, procurement and contracting matters. Full Biography
Paul J. Firman
Federal & Level III AF Mediator and Air Force Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution Lead
Paul Firman is the Chief, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Education & Training at the Air Force Negotiation Center (AFNC), Maxwell AFB, Alabama. He directly supports the Air Force Chief of Staff Guidance to improve conflict resolution skills by ensuring relevant education and training programs are designed, developed, and delivered to the Total Force. Full Biography