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The Langley Chapter of the Air Force Association has answered a call to action from the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright with combating an unprecedented suicide rate in the Air Force. AFA Langley chapter members retired CMSgt John Thompson and MSgt Timothy Tanbonliong begin an e…

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    • Mar 23, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Battling PTSD: One Airman's Journey part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 50:34


    Retired Airman Patrick Sims from Langley's Invisible Wounds Peer Support Group sits down with John and Timothy to chat about a multitude of topics surrounding mental health and leadership in the Air Force. You simply MUST 'strap in' and listen to Sim's unfiltered, insightful, and thought provoking story as well as leadership lessons that are interwoven throughout. Welcome to part 2 of the fourth installment of the Langley Chapter's efforts to shed light on real issues effecting the culture and mental health of America's Airmen.Langley Invisible Wounds: https://www.facebook.com/groups/961851487535445CastInterviewer: John ThompsonInterviewee: Patrick SimsSound Engineer and Music: Timothy TanbonliongSocialsWebsite: http://amncxn1up.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Langleyafa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/afalangleyInsta: https://www.instagram.com/afalangleyva/YouTube: https://bit.ly/2IrQwKvThe Air Force Association is a volunteer-led non-profit organization connecting brave Airmen who commit their lives to protecting the greater good of our country.

    Battling PTSD: One Airman's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 53:00


    Retired Airman Patrick Sims from Langley's Invisible Wounds Peer Support Group sits down with John and Timothy to chat about a multitude of topics surrounding mental health and leadership in the Air Force. You simply MUST 'strap in' and listen to Sim's unfiltered, insightful, and thought provoking story as well as leadership lessons that are interwoven throughout. Welcome to part 1 of the fourth installment of the Langley Chapter's efforts to shed light on real issues effecting the culture and mental health of America's Airmen.Langley Invisible Wounds: https://www.facebook.com/groups/961851487535445 **Part 2 of this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/801068/3088552CastInterviewer: John ThompsonInterviewee: Patrick SimsSound Engineer and Music: Timothy TanbonliongSocialsWebsite: http://amncxn1up.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Langleyafa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/afalangleyInsta: https://www.instagram.com/afalangleyva/YouTube: https://bit.ly/2IrQwKvThe Air Force Association is a volunteer-led non-profit organization connecting brave Airmen who commit their lives to protecting the greater good of our country.

    Not Alone: Air Force Wingman Outreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 40:12


    Ian Bush from the Air Force Wingman Outreach Facebook page sits down with John and Timothy in a phone interview to chat about their sometimes controversial but always raw social media platform for Airmen. Sit down, buckle up and listen to the third installment of the Langley Chapter's efforts to shed light on real issues effecting the culture and mental health of America's Airmen.Air Force Wingman Outreach FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/351270515792318/ CastInterviewer: John ThompsonInterviewee: Ian BushSound Engineer and Music:Timothy TanbonliongSocials Website: http://amncxn1up.buzzsprout.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Langleyafa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afalangley Insta: https://www.instagram.com/afalangleyva/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2IrQwKvThe Air Force Association is a volunteer-led non-profit organization connecting brave Airmen who commit their lives to protecting the greater good of our country.

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    Senior Leader Connection: Command Chief Walker Weighs In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 35:39


    Command Chief Master Sergeant Walker from the 480th ISR Wing sits down with John and Timothy to discuss his unit's unique circumstances and approaches to mental health and leadership issues. Listen in on our second episode as the Langley Chapter of the Air Force Association gets after real issues in a frank discussion with a transparent and inspirational senior Air Force leader.Chief Walker's video with SSgt Murphree: http://tiny.cc/gih7izCastInterviewer: John ThompsonInterviewee: CMSgt Robert WalkerSound Engineer and Music:Timothy TanbonliongSocialsWebsite: http://amncxn1up.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Langleyafa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/afalangleyInsta: https://www.instagram.com/afalangleyva/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHItXmt1TkGU6M9M3gxRxtA?view_as=subscriberThe Air Force Association is a volunteer-led non-profit organization connecting brave Airmen who commit their lives to protecting the greater good of our country.

    Coping with Depression & Anxiety: One Airman's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 58:13


    Master Sergeant Stephanie sits down with John and Timothy to share the story of her trials and tribulations with depression and anxiety. Stephanie puts all her cards on the table and there are plenty of laughs and maybe a tear or two as the conversation turns very serious when discussing the increasing number of suicides in the Air Force this year. Listen in on this inaugural episode as the Langley Chapter of the Air Force Association gets after real issues with mental health and leadership as discussed with a real Airman.CastInterviewer: John ThompsonInterviewee: StephanieSound Engineer and Music:Timothy TanbonliongSocialsWebsite: http://amncxn1up.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Langleyafa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/afalangleyInsta: https://www.instagram.com/afalangleyva/The Air Force Association is a volunteer-led non-profit organization connecting brave Airmen who commit their lives to protecting the greater good of our country.

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