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CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

Colin Slade & Reed Gann

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 136

Welcome to CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast where we explore the training and development of America’s leaders in the application of airpower and the Profession of Arms.

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🇺🇸 USA - government
24/05/2026
#97
🇺🇸 USA - government
20/11/2025
#84
🇨🇦 Canada - government
05/05/2025
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - government
04/05/2025
#69
🇨🇦 Canada - government
03/05/2025
#46
🇺🇸 USA - government
10/01/2025
#92
🇺🇸 USA - government
09/01/2025
#83
🇺🇸 USA - government
03/01/2025
#98

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132 - Final episode of CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 • Duration 28:25

Colin and Reed explain their reasons for ending the podcast and what they plan to do next.

Music provided by Carlos Rivera.
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/
Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com

Audio production by Stephan Sanchez.
Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod
Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.

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131 - Performance Report: Year Three

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 • Duration 40:17

Colin and Reed pull back the curtain on three years of podcasting episodes, data, lessons learned, and what's coming up next.

Music provided by Carlos Rivera.
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/
Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com

Audio production by Stephan Sanchez.
Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod
Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.

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122 - Everything is different now

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 • Duration 47:11

Welcome to the rest of your career. Everything is different now.

Music provided by Carlos Rivera.
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/
Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com

Audio production by Stephan Sanchez.
Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod
Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.

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036 - In memory of SrA Bryan Bell

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 • Duration 15:48

In honor of Memorial Day, Colin shares his experience as a new Second Lieutenant and Officer-In-Charge of SrA Bryan Bell's funeral. SrA Bell was killed on 5 January 2012 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by an IED (see Military Times: https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/air-force-senior-airman-bryan-r-bell/6568079).

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod
Share your officer stories of all flavors using #officerAF.

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035 - Toolbox: Professional Reading

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 • Duration 36:35

Much has been said on this podcast about the importance of professional reading, but never directly addressed. This toolbox episode aims to correct that by providing some reasons for and tips in the pursuit of knowledge through reading.

03:00 - Defining professional reading
06:59 - Common barriers to reading
12:15 - General tips for getting started
24:59 - Reed's personal tips for successful reading
29:33 - Colin's personal tips

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.

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034 - Senior Enlisted Perspective with Holm Center Command Chief CMSgt Jermaine Evans

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 • Duration 01:19:54

CMSgt Jermaine Evans is the Command Chief and senior enlisted advisor at the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions & Citizen Development. In this discussion with Colin and Reed, the Chief shares his experience working his way through the enlisted ranks and how that has shaped his perspective on officer accessions and leadership.

01:27 - The Chief's background and experience in the Air Force
34:01 - Getting hired as the first Chief in AFROTC
39:44 - The differences between officers and enlisted airmen
46:33 - What if we didn't have officers?
58:06 - The Chief's leadership philosophy
01:07:28 - Advice to officer instructors

Contact or follow CMSgt Evans:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolmCenterCommandChief/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holmcenterccc/
Email: evansjer80@gmail.com

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.

033 - Undergraduate Pilot Training with 1st Lt Morgan Curriden

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 • Duration 01:36:51

In this episode Colin interviews 1st Lt Morgan Curriden on Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), covering peripheral topics like rated selection, the daily schedule, and tips for success.

05:18 - Morgan's background and experience in AFROTC
13:12 - Changes to improve commissioning sources
32:56 - The process leading up to UPT
44:52 - Broad strokes of UPT
55:45 - A day in the life of the UPT student
01:03:28 - Tips for success at UPT
01:14:04 - Professional development (see Team of Rivals by Doris Goodwin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0684824906/)
01:20:05 - Hindsight advice to Cadet Curriden
01:24:35 - Commentary

Contact Morgan at morgancurriden@gmail.com.

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.

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032 - 11F Fighter Pilot (F-15E) with Capt Clark Haymond

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 • Duration 01:39:49

Capt Clark "Slider" Haymond is an instructor pilot for the F-15E Strike Eagle. In this week's episode he shares his experience and philosophy on training and developing to be an effective aviator.

07:54 - Slider's experience in AFROTC and preparation for ENJJPT
17:25 - What is ENJJPT (Euro-Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training)
25:08 - Some thoughts on the ongoing pilot shortage
31:41 - Why does the 11F Fighter Pilot career field exist?
40:21 - Slider's thoughts on the pilot/WSO relationship
46:14 - Who is the 11F's customer?
56:02 - Slider's deployment experience
01:08:52 - The effects of combat on mental health
01:14:12 - Professional development
01:16:44 - Why are pilots officers?
01:22:18 - Commentary

Contact Slider at clark.haymond@gmail.com.

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.

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031 - 12X Combat Systems Officer and UCT with 1st Lt Joseph Langford

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 • Duration 01:31:29

Combat Systems Officers are a much lesser known, but incredibly important rated career field within the Air Force. In this interview, 1st Lt Joseph Langford explains the various aspects of this specialty, the training pipeline, and his approach to success as an officer.

04:57 - Joey's experience in AFROTC and preparation for Undergraduate CSO Training (UCT)
17:15 - What is a Combat Systems Officer?
24:20 - UCT and the training pipeline
38:28 - How to become a CSO?
35:12 - Why does the 11B Bomber Pilot career field exist?
46:17 - Who is the CSO's customer?
01:06:00 - Joey shares some highlights from UCT
01:09:31 - Reading for professional development (see the following:
Deep Work by Cal Newport - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1455586692
Peak by Anders Ericsson - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F4A98WQ/
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01069X4H0/
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1439167346/
12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797Y87JC/
Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V3LR2ZZ/
Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKQMFT8/
1776 by David McCullough - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009S2F0G/
Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WOYDOI/
Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S Grant - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CWFASO/Winston Churchill biographies - Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek - The Mission, the Men, and Me by Pete Blaber - Hal Moore on Leadership by Harold Moore - Turn this Ship Around by L. David Marquet - Masters of the Air by Donald Miller - Fighter Pilot by Robin Olds - 01:26:17 - CommentaryContact Joey at joseph.langford.3@us.af.mil or josephrlangford@gmail.comEmail your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at .

030 - 11B Bomber Pilot (B-52) with Capt Julian Gluck

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 • Duration 01:28:31

In this episode, Colin interviews Capt Julian "Cosmo" Gluck about his experience joining the Air Force, being a B-52 pilot, and his ideas for addressing the civilian-military gap.

03:26 - Cosmo's high school and USAFA experience (see In the Stairwell: https://youtu.be/q_2_hySQuD8)
12:17 - Preparing for the USAFA application
19:16 - How to get nominated to attend USAFA (see USAFA LEAD: https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/enlisted/)
27:40 - Cosmo's experience as a B-52 Pilot (see Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot by Starr Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Jimmy-Stewart-Bomber-Starr-Smith-ebook/dp/B004PLNRL4/ and The Fighter Pilot Podcast B-52: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/episodes/065-b-52-stratofortress/)
35:12 - Why does the 11B Bomber Pilot career field exist?
42:24 - Highlights from Cosmo's career (see Lt Col Dick Cole: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Cole)
50:29 - Cosmo's approach to Squadron Officer School and addressing the civilian-military gap
01:12:58 - Commentary

Follow or contact Cosmo:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianrgluck/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliangluck/
Website: http://juliangluck.com

Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.

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