The Air Force Space Command vice commander received his third star here March 21.
Surrounded by family, friends and well wishers, Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla was elevated to the rank of lieutenant general in a promotion ceremony here at AFSPC Headquarters.
The Coach and the team
Affectionately known as “Coach,” General Basla attributed much of his success to the Air Force team. He initially earned this call sign when he was a high school math teacher and a football and track coach, before he entered the Air Force.
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