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#85 - It's Been a Journey
25 Apr 2024
00:20:20
#85 - It's Been a Journey. This is the last weekly episode of the podcast. A lot of stories were shared and while I plan to do occasional updates as I have enough content, it's certainly been a wonderful experience sharing my journey.
Thank you to those who pushed me, those who joined me as guests, and the many listeners from 51 countries around the world.
Have Courage and Be Kind.
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#84 - I'm Retired - what now?
11 Apr 2024
00:14:56
#84 - I'm Retired - what now? This short episode shares the first year of being fully retired and what I came up with to fill my time. From renovating my condo, planning trips, and finding new hobbies, it seemed like a great plan.
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#78 - The Terwilliger Board Room and Bucking Advice
08 Feb 2024
00:24:54
#78 - The Terwilliger Board Room and Bucking Advice. This episode shares my interest and growth of my philanthropy; the identification of an immediate budget need to expand Corporate University in Dallas against all odds; and building our brand outside the FDIC.
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#77 -17 Years and 10 Years!
01 Feb 2024
00:28:37
#77 -17 Years and 10 Years!. By chance this episode is being published on the 17th anniversary of my retirement of the the Air Force and not far off from 10 years retiring from the FDIC. Kinda cool this episode landed on this date. This episode includes an unexpected promotion as an adjunct professor, navigating through the Veterans Affairs process for entitlements, and the foundation for the organization of the FDIC as I start a new adventure. I hope you enjoy the episode, thank you for listening and coming back each week.
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#76 - A New Home & A New Job
25 Jan 2024
00:21:32
#76 - A New Home & A New Job. This episode takes me through moving into my new condo and the process that unfolded ahead of taking a new job at the FDIC as Chief Learning Officer and Director of Corporate University.
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#75 - A Little Different Episode
18 Jan 2024
00:10:42
#75 - A Little Different Episode. This episode is a bit of a tangent due to being away and providing a 10,000 foot view of the News Isn't Funny...until it is podcast rather than being absent this week. There is an intersection with this podcast.
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#74 - So Long USAF & Hope this Condo Sells!
11 Jan 2024
00:22:15
#74 - So Long USAF & Hope this Condo Sells! After 28 years in the Air Force, the adventure comes to an end, alas, not without a hiccup. Moving from the military and the labyrinth that is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a challenge. Next is looking at options if I decide to work in a post-retirement world and that is an adventure all to itself. Finally, the last condo is sold just a few days before the mortgage is due and that was just plain lucky! I come up with a creative way to make the sale.
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#73 - A Diagnosis & I know How Old You Are
04 Jan 2024
00:25:06
#73 - A Diagnosis & I know How Old You Are. We kick off the year with when I officially learn how all the purple rain impacted me, with quite a bit of angst as a residual impact from my time at Malmstrom. There are some fits and starts with my condo and yet, they work out for the best. Another bike accident and a new friend figures out my "real" age!
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#72 - The Trip to Ukraine & a Big Decision
21 Dec 2023
00:22:43
#72 - The Trip to Ukraine & a Big Decision. This episode shares how our trip to Ukraine in 2005 likely helped with the current war and a big decision is made professionally. I find a new condominium as my permanent home and a unique way to pay for it.
This is the final episode of the year and #73 will be released in January 2024!
Thank you for listening, sharing, and continuing on my journey this year. Special thanks to may several guests who enhance the podcast!
Happy Holidays!
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#71 - We Speak German Here, Biking!! & The Taj
14 Dec 2023
00:26:34
#71 - We Speak German Here, Biking!! & The Taj. This episode includes official duty trips on behalf of the National Defense University to Switzerland, Bulgaria and India. I start biking to work to save money on gas and turns into a renewed passion. The trip to India included a side trip with the delegation to the Taj Mahal, an experience of a lifetime.
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#70 - Lunch at the Beach & Back to Korea
07 Dec 2023
00:25:37
#70 - Lunch at the Beach & Back to Korea. This episode continues the journey at the National Defense University assignment. Starting out with my experience with teaching online in the PhD program at UMUC, making progress at NDU and our Institutional Research and Academic Affairs Office, I also go on some early trips to Hawaii and back to Korea as a visiting professor. It's a great experience and the breadth of my job is both exciting and engaging. I end with my own focus on professional development both for the Air Force and within higher education.
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#69 - Thanksgivings of Yesteryear
30 Nov 2023
00:15:02
#69 - Thanksgivings of Yesteryear. This episode shares some Thanksgivings from the farm forward and a movie and a song that, for me, kick off the holiday season. The holiday season is full of wonder, joy, and excitement with family and friends. At the same time, for those who may have lost a loved one or friend this year or other years; the season can be challenging and so let's let the best form of giving be to just be kind to one another.
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#83-2 - Mom's Birthday
04 Apr 2024
00:11:16
#83-2 - Mom's Birthday. This second intermission is done because I'm in the middle of a remodel project, taking time from doing the regular podcast. Today was Mom's birthday and this intermission episode shares some stories and how I'm memorializing her work in animal husbandry.
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#68 - Quick Look at FDIC & No Nuns Singing in the Hills
22 Nov 2023
00:22:27
#68 - Quick Look at FDIC & No Nuns Singing in the Hills. This episode shares a quick perspective on the headlines made at the FDIC. Then, the journey continues at NDU and my first trip to Vienna and the kindness of a woman on the train. I also start a new part-time job to keep me busy.
This episode is dedicated to the Austrian woman who was so kind to a stranger in her country.
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#67 - A Special Passport and the Billy Goat Trail
16 Nov 2023
00:24:45
#67 - A Special Passport and the Billy Goat Trail. This episode returns to the assignment at the National Defense University and the areas of responsibility. In addition include stories about adventures in the DC Metro area.
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#66 - Welcome Princess Kona!
09 Nov 2023
00:17:09
#66 - Welcome Princess Kona! This episode is a little different. As I was out of town for half of the week, this is a tangent off my journey, jumping ahead the Princess Kona! being adopted. It's been just shy of our first year. I hope you enjoy this special episode.
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#65 - New Assignment & A Promotion!
02 Nov 2023
00:22:06
#65 - New Assignment & A Promotion! This episode completes the time at Malmstrom AFB and moving on to a new and exciting assignment at the National Defense University in Washington DC. It provides a lay of the land as a foundation for the next couple of episodes. In addition, I finally get to pin on lieutenant colonel and have the time to do more things outside my job responsibilities.
Thanks to Lt Col J. Thomas (USAF, ret) for returning this week and his contributions the past three episodes.
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#64 - Challenges & So Long Malmstrom
26 Oct 2023
00:25:43
EP#64 - Challenges & So Long Malmstrom. First, a very important caution on the content of this episode.
This episode has challenging content and some may find difficult. It is not appropriate for listeners under the age of 18. PSA: There is help to prevent suicide and or suicide ideation through local and national resources as well as immediate assistance in times of need.
This episode moves through a very difficult period in my life and my hope that it is helpful to others to see through the purple rain to the rainbows. The day comes when it's time to walk out of the building for the last time, and I'm on the way to Washington, DC.
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#63 - 9-11 From Montana
19 Oct 2023
00:27:15
#63 - 9-11 From Montana. This episode provides the perspective of the effect of 9-11 from Malmstrom AFB and a look at the changes in the United States and around the world, changing our lives forever. A further impact on the squadron because of Desert Storm and is there another promotion in my future?
#Montana #airforce #afservices #asianamerican
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#62 - Channeling "Dead Poets Society"
12 Oct 2023
00:25:33
#62 - Channeling "Dead Poets Society." This episode features guests J and Heather Thomas with favorite destinations from Great Falls; The visit from HQ AF and the results are in. An example of looking at things from a different perspective and a passing in the family. Remember to check out the photos for the episode!
William R. Terwilliger, rest in peace (July 1932-February 2001).
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#61 - Car Ice Dancing & Special Guests!
05 Oct 2023
00:34:07
#61 - Car Ice Dancing & Special Guests! This episode continues my assignment at Malmstrom AFB in #Montana. Special guests join this week with their perspectives of being assigned during the same time. I share an experience driving in Winter and some very good news about the entire squadron. It's very exciting.
Thanks for Lt Col J Thomas (USAF,ret) and Heather Thomas for being my special guests.
As mentioned, Princess Kona! is competing for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for the calendar contest and this is the link to vote for her. AWLA is a non-profit shelter that does far more than domestic animals. I hope you might consider voting for Kona! https://gogo.photo/478078.
#airforce #mycat #MalmstromAFB #AFServices
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#60 - A Patch, A Tattoo, & Lasik
28 Sep 2023
00:27:58
#60 - A Patch, A Tattoo, & Lasik. We move the patch project forward and focus the squadron on guest service with a story and tattoos! We're moving forward and I need a new photo because I no longer wear glasses! What an experience that was such an amazing decision.
Listeners know about my Mom - and this past Wednesday, it's been 40 years since she passed - and though the podcast, I get to look at my life in the mirror and at the same time, experience the daunting world -- I think if my Mom lived past 1983; my life would have been different; just as it was from my humble start at the Boy in the Trash Can.
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#59 - Lay of the Land & We Need a Patch!
21 Sep 2023
00:27:20
#59 - Lay of the Land & We Need a Patch! This episode provides a bit of a foundation of Montana, Great Falls, and Malmstrom Air Force Base. Sharing the start of command of the 341 Services Squadron, and some of the early activities.
#podcast #malmstrom #montana #military #airforce
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#83-1 - Intermission, Adventures in Costa Rica
28 Mar 2024
00:10:53
#83-1 Intermission, Adventures in Costa Rica. This episode is an intermission as I'm traveling this week. It shares some adventures on two adrenaline activities (for me at least) and the challenges that ensued. I hope you enjoy as I think they will put a smile on your face.
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#58 - A Last Minute Call & A Long Drive
14 Sep 2023
00:30:06
#58 - A Last Minute Call & A Long Drive. We have an unfortunate situation within the Corps and keeping in mind that cadets are still college students. The deposit on a newly released vehicle; and a memorable dining-out with two very special guests. Going to commencement and a memorable phone call at my going-away party.
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#57 - Unique Venue, Amazing Story, & What a Project!
07 Sep 2023
00:30:15
#57 - Unique Commissioning Venue, Amazing Story, & What a Project! This is a packed episode. First, commissioning is a very special event and we go to a very Texas location. Then, I share a story how everyone has purple rain and it’s how you look forward and this story is about doing just that. Then, the cadet wing commander has an idea that is both powerful and launched into one of the most memorable of my time at UT. I hope you enjoy this episode full of both intrigue and adventure.
I dedicate this episode to Matt Harriger who is inspiring and resilient.
#podcast #airforce #AFROTC #UTAUSTIN
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#56 - You're in Texas NOW, The Major, & Let's do Lunch
31 Aug 2023
00:25:56
#56 - You're in Texas NOW, The Major, & Let's do Lunch. This episode has a little about the differing styles of leadership of the cadet wing commanders and a story or two of my interactions with "the law." I get promoted to major and that becomes helpful in working through the labyrinth of getting academic credit for the ROTC courses on the campus. I end with how I looked started to look at local businesses for clues on how their company was performing in the markets.
#podcast #airforce #ut #hookem #academic #finance
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#55 - A Couple of Leadership Lessons
24 Aug 2023
00:20:43
#55 - A Couple of Leadership Lessons. This episode continues my assignment at UT Austin and cadet activities and leadership lessons for both cadets and staff. A friend visits who inspires cadets by visiting; and a real world situation under Don't Ask - Don't Tell.
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#54 - 1st Anniversary, the Lost Decade, and Moving Forward
17 Aug 2023
00:22:55
#54 - 1st Anniversary, the Lost Decade, and Moving Forward. Welcome to a special episode celebrating the first anniversary of the podcast! It's been quite an adventure. As a listener caution, this episode has content that some listeners may find challenging.
Here's a fun fact. Before the pandemic, I travelled a lot - and travelled to 18% of the world. The podcast has been heard in 17.9% of the world!
In addition to doing a little reminiscing, an attempt to share context of my "lost decade" and some thoughts for those who have been challenged with their own purple rain and suggestions for hope.
Thanks for listening and brining the podcast to this milestone!
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#53 - Settling into UT & It's Too Hot to Mow!
10 Aug 2023
00:19:37
#53 - Settling into UT & It's Too Hot to Mow! This week continues a bit of orientation into the University of Texas at Austin and arrival of a new boss. It's always an honor just to be nominated - although, not really. I venture to the "circus" and realize it's just too hot in Texas to mow the lawn!
This episode is dedicated to Dr Hans Mark, who was a luminary at UT and who was truly not just a supporter of the program; he was someone who I enjoyed meeting and who became a great mentor.
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#52 - Back in Texas and a HUGE Snake!
03 Aug 2023
00:25:01
#52 - Back in Texas and a HUGE Snake! Starting my next adventure, as assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin and a huge project right off the bat. This episode provides a background on the organization, the campus, and the AFROTC program. I get a unique welcome to the organization and there is a huge snake - run for. your life!
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#51 -When Unconscious Bias is Overt & Who Put in White Carpet?
27 Jul 2023
00:26:06
#51 -When Unconscious Bias is Overt & Who Put in White Carpet? This episode talks about how unconscious bias isn't so unconscious with an example of prejudice and the ending that was compassionate. The decision is made to go for the Air Force ROTC assignment at the University of Texas at Austin while finishing up the Air Staff assignment. Then, to build a home and it is a lot of choices to make along with two odd mistakes!
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#50 - Check the Flag, Next Assignment? & Lost Decade
20 Jul 2023
00:24:23
#50 - Check the Flag, Next Assignment? & Lost Decade. This episode starts with fixing flags that are being flown upside down, working to set the future for Services' personal progression up to the most senior director of Air Force Services and making a plan for the next assignment. A little background on the lost decade is set.
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#49 - Pie Making While Babysitting & White House Fellowships
13 Jul 2023
00:26:47
#49 - Pie Making While Babysitting & White House Fellowships. Lesson learned from a big project to develop career development, a god-son and two new nephews. A story about making a pie while babysitting that doesn't go as well as planned. An experience in the command post, and the White House Fellowship program experience.
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#83 - I'm on the Cover & the Last Purple Rain
21 Mar 2024
00:22:52
#83 - I'm on the Cover & the Last Purple Rain. This episode shares some great awards and recognition for FDIC's Corporate University. In addition, I visit Winter from "Dolphin Tail" and sum up the last years of purple rain in a way to hopefully help others think about their own challenges.
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#48 - 1 Year Uniform Change; Why The Photo?; & Capt 1: Lt Col 0
06 Jul 2023
00:23:10
1 Year Uniform Change; Why The Photo?; & Capt 1: Lt Col 0. This episode has some fun stories on the Air Staff with senior leaders; that crazy uniform change in the '90s, and when a captain outwits a lieutenant colonel. My first mobile phone and a wedding.
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#47 - New Position, Crazy Accident, & Lets Save Newborns
29 Jun 2023
00:28:04
#47 - New Position, Crazy Accident, & Lets Save Newborns. This episode starts with a new position while still on the AF Air Staff, a not so funny thing happens on the way to the rehearsal dinner, and my thoughts for National #PTSD Awareness month. Ending with some great news for philanthropic work to help minimize future newborns in trash cants.
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#46 - Finally - Ed.D.; First AF-wide Project; DADT Law
22 Jun 2023
00:25:55
#46 - Finally - Ed.D.; First AF-wide Project; DADT Law. This episode starts with a couple of lost stories; finally commencement from William & Mary; and a sad family loss. At work, my first Air Force-wide project is launched and I meet the Air Force Chief of Staff! In 1993, (wow, 30 years ago) the Don't Ask - Don't Tell law comes into play with experiencing meetings that revealed, in many way, a lack of understanding of LGBT service members.
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#45 - U.S. vs T.H.E.M. & Dissertation Defended!!
15 Jun 2023
00:27:08
#45 - U.S. vs T.H.E.M. & Dissertation Defended! This episode has me getting settled into my new place in Northern Virginia; shares experiences making policy alongside the other military services and new personnel with familiar faces! The dissertation gets defended at William & Mary finishing that achievement. These episodes share both the challenges and projects that impact the entire Air Force as well as other components of DoD. Looking back, it was certainly rewarding to make an impact in such a definitive way.
#airforce #military #pentagon #asianamerican
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#44 - The Big Move & Potty Training
08 Jun 2023
00:26:50
#44 - The Big Move & Potty Training. This episode makes great progress with my dissertation at William & Mary and after completing my tour at Langley AFB, headed to the Pentagon in Washington DC. This episode shares a story of how I potty trained a friend's daughter and some other stories along the way.
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates
#43 - Research Turmoil & Capt T Goes to Washington!
01 Jun 2023
00:28:52
#43 - Research Turmoil & Capt T Goes to Washington! In this episode, I get approval and then cancelation of my research venue for my dissertation. Natural disasters destroy bases, and a good friend and colleague passes. Then, I get the news that I'm headed to the Pentagon next! This is going to be a great new challenge.
This episode contains sensitive content.
Dedicated to Betty Goforth who was more than a colleague - she was a dedicated public servant and a friend who always made me smile.
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#42 - W&M Progress and Another AF Challenge!
25 May 2023
00:23:22
#42 - W&M Progress and Another AF Challenge! We continue with progressing at William & Mary with a challenging oral exam. I help a friend buy a car - and what an experience; then we'll see what's going on with the busy work at HQ Air Combat Command. We'll finish up with making it through a RIF or Reduction in Force board! A lot is going on as we round the corners at Langley Air Force Base.
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#41 - Arriving at W&M; Briefing a 4-Star!, and Godparent
18 May 2023
00:25:43
#41 - Arriving at W&M; Briefing a 4-Star!, and Godparent. This episode starts my journey at William and Mary. The base is going through so many changes and then Congress adds to the mix. I "get" to brief the 4-star general commander of TAC and change the entire command. Then, an amazing call from Ken.
This episode is dedicated to Colonel Jim Horney, mentor, leader, and friend.
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#40 - AAPI, Some Trips, and Desert Storm
11 May 2023
00:25:21
#40 - AAPI, Some Trips, and Desert Storm. This episode starts with some thoughts on my perspective of Asian American Pacific Islander Month; the continuation of the busy activities with so much going on and then, add to that the launch of Desert Storm when Iraq invaded Kuwait. It was both a learning period as well as the building of experiences in policy making and Air Force organizational development.
We added another country and state; up to 30 countries; 41 states; across 354 cities!
There aren't any photos with this episode and hope to add new ones in upcoming episodes.
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#39 - Is it W&M?; Big Air Force Changes!
04 May 2023
00:26:43
#39 - Is it W&M?; Big Air Force Changes! This episode continues my time at Langley AFB and some changes in the Air Force with a birds-eye view. At nearly the same time, HQ TAC is engaged with the merger of MWR and Services career fields, the creation of Air Combat Command (ACC) by combining TAC, Strategic Air Command (SAC), and parts of Military Airlift Command (MAC); along with the second round of BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) affecting some TAC bases. My branch is in the middle of all of this while at the same time, I make my decision on where to go to post-graduate school! It’s a busy time!
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#38 - Leadership Lessons & Asian American Challenges
20 Apr 2023
00:28:37
#38 - Leadership Lessons & Asian American Challenges: This episode starts my new assignment at Langley AFB in earnest. Quickly learning some leadership lessons and impacting policy were first takes. Being back in the US after two years in Korea also raised renewed bias as an Asian American and continued to shape my views of why these perspectives existed. We also have some fun at work!
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#37 - Off to Langley and Settling In
20 Apr 2023
00:22:37
#37 - Off to Langley and Settling In: This episode lays the foundation for the next assignment at Langley AFB, with continued antics through story telling. It's a good start and the recognition from Osan comes in 9 months later.
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#36 - Thailand, Wrapping up Korea, & Are my orders right?
13 Apr 2023
00:21:15
#36 - Thailand, Wrapping up Korea, and Are my orders right? This episode wraps up my assignment at Osan AB in Korea. I take a trip to Bangkok, Thailand that was just amazing. In wrapping up two years in Korea, I'm getting ready for the next assignment and there is some drama with how that plays out!
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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger
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#35 - A Strike, Wheelchair BBall, and a Trip to Indy
06 Apr 2023
00:25:47
#35 - A Strike, Wheelchair BBall, and a Trip to Indy. This episode shares a bit of a continuation from last week. I share my personal perspectives on being in Korea and seeing the culture and contemplates the what if's and the what was! In addition, there is an employment strike on base, the amazing athletes in the 1988 Paralympics, and more experiences in Korea. I learn that I win the Air Force Award which garners a whirlwind trip to Indianapolis, IN. Quite a few photos in the Instagram site.
This episode is dedicated to Major Dan Cloppas, who gave me amazing opportunities and experience building on the foundation of my previous leaders.