Published: Feb. 23, 2023

BG Isaac J. Peltier from Peterson Space Force Base spoke to ACO Cadets on February 23, 2023. Photo courtesy  of CPT Chris Head.

BG Isaac J. Peltier from Peterson Space Force Base spoke to ACO Cadets on February 23, 2023. Photo courtesy of CPT Chris Head.

The Army ROTC Alpha Company at the University of Colorado Boulder hosted guest speaker Brigadier General Isaac J. Peltier during their Thursday lab on February 23rd. BG Peltier currently serves as the deputy commanding general for Operations, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

BG Peltier standing in front of the Brigade Ranger Competition Finalist plaque from 1989 in which he was a team member (plaque is hung in the AROTC Cadet Lounge). Photo courtesy of LTC Bryce Kawaguchi.

BG Peltier standing in front of the Brigade Ranger Competition Finalist plaque from 1989 in which he was a team member (plaque is hung in the AROTC Cadet Lounge). Photo courtesy of LTC Bryce Kawaguchi.

BG Peltier, an alumni member of AROTC at CU-Boulder, spoke about his time as a Cadet. He also discussed his transition from being that “fresh” new Second Lieutenant to the Brigadier General that he is today. BG Peltier gave some insight into what each Cadet needs to focus on and learn from as they progress to each stage in their Army careers.