Chet Richards

Chet Richards was a close associate of US Air Force Colonel John R. Boyd, collaborating on military and business applications of Boyd's strategies.

Richards' career included work at the Pentagon, Northrop, and Lockheed.

He authored several publications on Boyd's strategies, including "A Swift, Elusive Sword" addressing US defense against non-traditional enemies.

Richards lectured on these topics to commercial and military organizations.

A retired Air Force Reserve colonel, he served as Reserve Air Attaché to Saudi Arabia.

Richards and his wife operate websites devoted to Boyd's strategic legacy and provide marketing communications services through their company, Tarkenton & Addams, Inc., in Atlanta.