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132 - Final episode of CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast
14 Sep 2022
00:28:25
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.
131 - Performance Report: Year Three
31 Aug 2022
00:40:17
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.
130 - 17X Cyberspace Warfare Officer with Maj Brian Thorn, Part 2
17 Aug 2022
00:46:45
While it won't replace the annual Cyber Awareness Challenge, Jeff approves of Maj Brian Thorn's continued discussion of the Cyberspace Warfare Officer career field.
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/.
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129 - 17X Cyberspace Warfare Officer with Maj Brian Thorn, Part 1
03 Aug 2022
01:10:05
Cyberspace doesn’t follow the same rules as the other war fighting domains; in fact Maj Brian Thorn argues it is the Wild West. Thankfully, he wrote the curriculum for how to operate and lead operators in the cyber domain.
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/.
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128 - Top Gun: Maverick. Good, bad, and ugly
20 Jul 2022
00:47:30
Goodness gracious great balls of fire! Colin and Reed react to Top Gun: Maverick.
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.
127 - REBROADCAST: Protecting freedom while giving up our own
06 Jul 2022
01:02:33
It's an election year. Social tensions and political rhetoric are heating up, so it's once again necessary to address the topic of freedom and the restrictions placed on members of the military.
Resources: - AFI 51-508: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_ja/publication/afi51-508/afi51-508.pdf - DODI 1325.06: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/132506p.pdf - AFI 1-1: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_cc/publication/afi1-1/afi1-1.pdf - George Washington, “Instructions to Company Captains: General Instructions to all the Captains of Companies,” 29 July 1757, http://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/02-04-02-0223) - CSAF and CMSAF Dialogue on Race: https://www.facebook.com/csafofficial/videos/332011547783097/ - Reed's lecture on outcome vs relationship: https://youtu.be/d4sI0pc9eUU)
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.
126 - 21R Logistics Readiness Officer with Maj Joseph Strabley
22 Jun 2022
01:17:36
The importance of logistics to Air Force operations and our way of life cannot be overstated. In this interview with Maj Joseph Strabley it becomes clear why it is said that "amateurs talk tactics, but professionals discuss logistics."
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.
125 - Toolbox: Change of Command
08 Jun 2022
00:37:54
'Tis the season. There is much ado about Changes of Command in the Air Force. Colin and Reed describe the ceremony and how to make your role within it a success.
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.
124 - Lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine air war with Lt Col Tyson Wetzel
25 May 2022
01:06:25
Reed interviews Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel about the right lessons Air Force officers should learn from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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.
123 - REBROADCAST: Airminded Podcast "Russia-Ukraine air war with Dr. Kelly Grieco"
11 May 2022
01:19:59
This episode features a rebroadcast of the Airminded Podcast wherein Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel interviews Dr. Kelly Grieco about the Ukraine air war. They explore lessons we can and should take from the first month of the conflict.
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.
122 - Everything is different now
27 Apr 2022
00:47:11
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.
121 - Fighter squadron culture with Lt Col Nicholas Jurewicz
13 Apr 2022
01:20:56
The culture of the Air Force has been shaped over the years by those who lead it, often Fighter Pilots. Colin explores the culture of Fighter squadrons with Lt Col Nicholas "Spike" Jurewicz, including naming ceremonies and piano burning.
Contact Spike at nicholas.jurewicz@us.af.mil.
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.
120 - Side hustles and entrepreneurship with 1st Lt Haley McClain Hill
30 Mar 2022
01:14:14
Colin and 1st Lt Haley McClain Hill discuss how Air Force officers are busy, but some can still find time for a side hustle. The knowledge and experience gained can be applied back to the profession of arms or even provide options for work upon leaving the Air Force.
Contact and follow Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_haleymarie/
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.
119 - Contrary nature of command
16 Mar 2022
00:31:59
Colin and Reed share what they learned from the interviews with Lt Col Glojek, Lt Col Scheffler, Lt Col Ferris, Col Rubio, and Col Zuhlsdorf, specifically the contrary nature of command. They also lament the things that they didn't cover about command.
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.
118 - REBROADCAST: Foundation of character with Col Michael Zuhlsdorf
02 Mar 2022
01:20:07
Col Michael Zuhlsdorf has commanded six different times at the squadron, group, and wing levels of the Air Force. This experience has changed his perspective of character and how commanders should act. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 019 - Foundation of character.
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.
117 - REBROADCAST: Improving the unit with Col Stuart Rubio
16 Feb 2022
01:03:53
Col Stuart Rubio is the Commander, 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, MS. His many responsibilities as a wing commander include creating an environment and culture of innovation. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 018 - Improving the unit.
116 - REBROADCAST: Managing resources with Lt Col Phillip Ferris
02 Feb 2022
01:10:34
Lt Col Phillip Ferris is in his second command of a security forces squadron and joins Colin to provide commentary on his responsibility to manage resources effectively. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 017 - Managing resources.
115 - REBROADCAST: Leading airmen with Lt Col Timothy Scheffler
19 Jan 2022
01:16:50
Lt Col Timothy "Chef" Scheffler not only makes his second guest appearance, but is also in his second tour as a squadron commander. Needless to say, he's had ample opportunity to develop and practice his leadership philosophy. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 014 - Leading airmen and fresh commentary from Chef's command experience.
114 - REBROADCAST: Executing the mission with Lt Col Fritz Glojek
05 Jan 2022
00:59:27
Colin and guest, Lt Col Fritz "Plugger" Glojek, kick off the new year with the series on commander responsibilities. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 013 - Executing the mission and fresh commentary from Plugger's command experience.
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/.
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113 - Toolbox: Inflection Points
22 Dec 2021
00:48:18
The end of the year—and an unexpected promotion—have Colin and Reed doing some pontificating and reflective assessment. They feel confident that we’re in the middle of an inflection point and big things are coming soon for the Department of the Air Force.
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/.
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112 - 48G Flight Surgeon with Lt Col Matthew Hoyt
08 Dec 2021
01:06:30
Lt Col Matthew Hoyt returns to explain the critical role of the 48G Flight Surgeon in Air Force operations. Whether called a flight doctor, “doc,” or by their call sign, they are the expert on all things aviation medicine, as well as medical standards for the Air Force as a whole.
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/.
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111 - Health Professions Scholarship Program with Lt Col Matthew Hoyt
24 Nov 2021
00:36:05
The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) is designed to cover the costs of medical school. In today's episode. Lt Col Matthew Hoyt explains the basics of HPSP, how and when to apply, and why it's such an amazing opportunity for medical students.
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/.
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"Must Read" list for the Air Force officer
16 Nov 2021
00:04:36
I always hesitate to create “must read” book lists, but at my drill weekend this month I did just that. The situation is that one of my NCOs is interested in commissioning. They’ve already completed their degree, so what’s left for them to do now is their application and oral interview. To help them prepare, I put together a list of AFIs and books for them to read.
(Purchasing these books via the links below may result in a small commission and is a great way to support the show. Thanks!)
My suggestion to my NCO was to read this list in the order provided and then answer the following questions:
What does it mean to be an Air Force officer?
Why do you want to be one?
What is your leadership philosophy?
So now that I’ve shared my list with you, I invite you to do the same. What resources do you think Air Force officers or those who want to be one should read? Why did you pick them? What follow up questions would you ask?
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/.
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The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the US Government. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
110 - Toolbox: Applications of professional reading
10 Nov 2021
00:39:11
We like to read. In today's episode Colin and Reed share the books they've read recently and how those books are changing the way the think and act professionally.
Purchasing these books via the links below may result in a small commission and is a great way to support the show. Thanks!
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/.
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A closer look at commander's intent
02 Nov 2021
00:02:26
Commander’s number one responsibility is to execute the mission but for a number of reasons that we’ve explored in last week’s episode and in many others, they cannot do it alone. They have to rely on others to make the mission happen. AFI 1-2 specifically says that “commanders have the responsibility and authority to act, and to trust subordinates to complete their assigned missions.” To do that, airmen need to know a commander’s intent.
Commander’s intent is “a clear and concise expression of the purpose of an operation, the desired outcome, and acceptable risks” to achieve mission success. Most often commander’s intent is delivered verbally at a meeting with the squadron leadership, such as senior enlisted leader, first sergeant, director of operations, flight commanders, etc. It then becomes their responsibility to deliver that message to the rest of the squadron and carry out the orders of the day. Other times the commander will have all hands meetings such as Commander’s Calls where members of the unit can hear from their commander directly.
When necessary though, a commander may rely on written statements or even Mission Type Orders or MTOs. MTOs are most frequently used in operations and the actual employment of airpower as opposed to combat support functions or within the acquisitions community. Wherever written statements may be used though they are still designed to “empower subordinates with the greatest possible freedom of action within the guidelines of the commander’s intent.”
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/.
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The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the US Government. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
109 - What do commanders do?
27 Oct 2021
00:55:13
One AFI to rule them all; plus every other one that exists. That's what commander's do. Even so, there's value is exploring AFI 1-2 Commander's Responsibilities a little more closely, especially with respect to their legal authority and commander's intent.
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/.
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Air Force Developmental Teams are incredibly powerful! Why didn't I know this?
20 Oct 2021
00:02:39
I have two thoughts that I’d like to share and have a discussion on. The first is that Developmental Teams are really powerful and important for not only influencing the professional development of individual officers, but shaping the entire career field. I don’t know that I fully grasped that until now. Yes, I’ve known about how they vector officers to certain positions, including command, but they can change policy for everyone. This is more a statement of my realization than a comment on whether that’s a good or bad thing, but I am curious what you think about the concept of Developmental Teams.
My second thought is why did it take me so long to understand these things? I recognize that it’s largely my own fault because for the majority of my time in the Air Force I have eschewed the idea of being a commander. But I have to wonder if this is really the norm? When did you first understand command selection? How did you learn about it? What can we do better to help others learn this important information? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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/.
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The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the US Government. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
108 - How do you become a commander?
13 Oct 2021
00:49:58
Beyond flight command, there is a deliberate process for selecting officers for command. As Colin and Reed explore in this episode, this involves developmental teams (DTs), central selection boards, hiring authorities, as well as all the unwritten rules of the game.
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/.
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Does America want subordinate commanders?
02 Oct 2021
00:03:06
Discussion topic for 107 - What is a commander?
10 USC § 8583 says: “All commanding officers and others in authority in the Air Force are required: (1) to show in themselves a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination;”
GEN Milley provided an example that helps to demonstrate the idea of subordination in a commander. When questioned by Senator Cotton about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and why he didn’t resign over the President’s decision to not leave a small footprint, GEN Milley replied: “It would be an incredible act of political defiance for a commissioned officer to just resign because my advice is not taken. . . . This country doesn’t want generals figuring out what orders we’re going to accept and do or not. That’s not our job.”
Does the country want generals, commanders, and others in authority figuring out what orders they’re going to accept and do or not? Why or why not?
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107 - What is a commander?
29 Sep 2021
00:43:32
Command is unique to commissioned officers, but why? And what is a commander in reality? Colin and Reed kick off this series on command by answering these questions and more.
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
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106 - Performance Report: Year Two
15 Sep 2021
01:02:34
The Air Force Officer Podcast turns two years old! Colin and Reed reflect on the goals they set last year, the data for who and where people are tuning in, what they've learned in the process of creating content, and plans for Year Three.
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
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105 - Global War on Terror with Maj John Waters
08 Sep 2021
00:59:41
Maj John "Rain" Waters returns to the podcast to reflect on 20 years since the attacks on 9/11/2001, the Global War on Terror, and the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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
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104 - Airman Leadership Qualities with Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins
01 Sep 2021
00:58:59
Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins return to share the process of developing and the reasons for the Airman Leadership Qualities. More importantly, they discuss the role of feedback in developing the kind of officers the Air Force needs.
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
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103 - 38F Force Support Officer with Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins
25 Aug 2021
01:16:33
The 38F Force Support Officer is the only officer career field in the military dedicated to people sustainment. Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins explain their role in providing manpower, personnel, and services operations to ensure that all Airmen and their families have what they need to complete the mission.
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/.
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102 - 51J Judge Advocate General with Capt Karina Osgood
18 Aug 2021
00:59:44
The law is everywhere. Civil, criminal, fiscal, armed conflict, and so on. In today's episode Capt Karina Osgood shares her experience and the importance of the JAG officer in interpreting those laws and providing advice to commanders.
Contact Karina by email to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com.
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/.
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101 - 31P Security Forces Officer with Capt Johnny Jopling
11 Aug 2021
01:12:02
Imagine being in charge of protecting nuclear weapons and 50+ 18-24 year olds armed to the teeth with only six months of training. According to Capt Johnny Jopling, just another day for the Security Forces Officer in the world’s greatest Air Force.
Contact Johnny by email to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com.
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/.
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100 - Thank you!
04 Aug 2021
00:04:28
For our 100th episode, we want to say thank you! We could not have made it this far with you, our incredible audience. We'd love to hear from you. Share with us your favorite episode so far and what you're working on. Also please consider sharing the podcast with your network.
099 - 13M Airfield Operations Officer with Capt Jennifer Tilton
28 Jul 2021
00:54:02
With only 250 officers in the Total Force, the Airfield Operations Officer career field is one of the smallest. Yet as you'll hear from Capt Jennifer Tilton, if it has the word "air" in it, they're involved, to include joint, civil, and coalition operations.
Mentorship is central to the professional development of an Air Force officer. Today's toolbox comes from a meeting of the Society of American Military Engineers where Colin and Reed had been invited to speak.
097 - 32E Civil Engineering Officer with Lt Col Timothy Scheffler
14 Jul 2021
01:17:06
In today’s episode Lt Col Tim “Chef” Scheffler shares his experience and why the 32E Civil Engineering Officer is the best career field in the Air Force.
Being an Olmsted Scholar is one of the most rare and rewarding experiences available to Air Force officers. In this episode Maj John Boswell shares his preparation for, the unwritten rules of, and what surprised him about the Olmsted.
095 - Building a culture of trust with Matt Reynolds
30 Jun 2021
01:10:43
In this conclusion of the fitness series, Matt Reynolds and Colin explore how Matt has built a culture of trust with the clients and coaches at Barbell Logic Online Coaching, as well as how the production of a coach aligns with the officer's commission.
In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Matt and Colin discuss the fitness arc of servicemembers and Reed and Colin share their thoughts of what the Air Force’s fitness program should look like.
In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Niki talks to Colin about physical requirements, physical training, and physical fitness tests for the Air Force, Space Force, air crews, and pilots.
In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Matt talks to Colonel Scott Conway—this time about leadership and resilience, and how strength training and physical training in general—can make people better leaders, managers, and parents and help them better face difficult situations and events.
In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Matt Reynolds and Niki Sims talk to Colonel Scott Conway, a Marine Officer, who shares his experiences of service, leadership, and combat.
Looking ahead to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, Colin and Reed pontificate on the idea of Air Force heritage and how the Air Force institutionalizes it.
089 - 12R Electronic Warfare Officer with Capt Johnny Snyder
19 May 2021
01:08:27
What do beeps and squeaks, paperwork, and ancient Chinese texts on war have in common? Capt Johnny Snyder understands and regularly uses them all on behalf of the Air Force as an Electronic Warfare Officer.
088 - 71S Special Investigations with Capt Jason Steed
12 May 2021
01:13:41
Trigger Warning: The Air Force is not all sunshine and rainbows. In today's episode, Capt Jason Steed shares his experience as a special agent for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Tune in to learn all about this critical career field and how to get selected.
From patching bullet wounds as an Army combat medic in Iraq to now transporting patients around the globe as a flight nurse, Capt Megan Thieme is all about saving lives. Check out today's episode as she shares her experiences and advice on how to find success in the Air Force.