Civilian v. military

Retired generals speak of lessons learned since joining civilian world

In suits and ties, three former top military leaders from the Pikes Peak region told a luncheon crowd that they've learned a lot since they traded in their stars for civilian life.

Air Force retirees Gen. William Shelton and Lt. Gen. Mike Gould were joined by retired Army Gen. Chuck Jacoby at the event sponsored by the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance's Military Affairs Council. They answered questions about the past and future for the military and talked about their lives since they hung up the uniform.

"My awareness of what goes on in this community has grown exponentially," said Gould, who stepped down as Air Force Academy superintendent in 2013.