News & Events Article: Hansconian - November 21, 2003 The Force Is With Him: Air Force Program Names Chapter After POISE Foundation Chairman Paul G. Patton, Colonel, USAF (Ret.)
Paul G. Patton Chair, Board of Trustees

POISE Foundation Chairman of the Board Colonel Paul G. Patton’s recognition by an Air Force mentor program is a source of pride to POISE Foundation. On November 18, 2003 POISE Foundation Chairman retired Colonel Paul G. Patton was recognized by the U.S. Air Force for being a role model to young servicemen and women. Patton, a 27-year veteran, had a chapter of the Air Force Cadet Officer Mentor Action Program (AFCOMAP) named in his honor. Hosting the ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts was Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Bill Looney. Colonel Patton's support to the Air Force is characteristic of his leadership within POISE Foundation which has been a power force for good in Pittsburgh since its incorporation in 1980.

As a founding member of AFCOMAP and its first president, Paul said he was very proud of his involvement with the organization. “Helping to strengthen future Air Force leaders through mentorship is something that I have been working at earnestly since 1978,” Colonel Patton explains. He attributes his commitment to mentorship to the lessons he learned during his upbringing in Pittsburgh under the leadership of Mr. Bernard H. Jones, Sr. Founder and President Emeritus of POISE Foundation.

POISE Foundation thanks Paul for his hard work and commitment not only to his service thhrough POISE Foundation but also to the strong future of America’s Armed Forces.