BEDROCK

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we speak with Mr. Roberto I. Guerrero, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy. We talk all things MEEP, fuel savings, and leveraging technology for both.

On this episode of The Bedrock Podcast, Maj Nik Martini and MSgt Brandon Vazquez recap 3 days of playing the Kingfish ACE scenario board game. They talk with game facilitator, Lt Col Fappiano and Team Dover's A1C Hoyt, who was a team leader during the game. If you would like for info about the game, please email doversparklab@gmail.com

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we travel down memory lane to learn what it takes to build a successful Spark Lab from the ground up. Packy Hill, Ryan Nichol, and Dave Jackson join our host, Nik Martini to discuss what it took to Build Bedrock. Enjoy.

In this episode of the Bedrock podcast, we hear from the latest cohort of the Bedrock Internship Program. Listen to their stories of what it is like to work in the Innovation Ecosystem and the benefits of having the opportunity to step outside of their career field. 

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we have Mr. Ralph Galati in studio with us. He was an F-4 Weapons Officer who was shot down over North Vietnam in February of 1972. He spent the next 14 months as a Prisoner of War. He talks on his experiences during captivity and his return home. We hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. Thanks for listening. 

As promised, here is part 2 of our conversation with Forrest Underwood, Director of Strategy at Shield AI. Today we talk about robot pilots and the future of combat aviation. 

In this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we talk to Forrest Underwood, Director of Strategy at Shield AI. We talk about his transition from a Spec Ops Pilot to an Innovation Pioneer. Stay Tuned for Part 2 talking about the future of combat aviation and commercial flight. 

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we sit down with Captain Tory Robinson. He is the Chief of Launch Electrical Systems for Falcon Flight at the 5th Space Launch Squadron at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. We talk about innovation in the Space Force, what it takes to launch a rocket, and the future of the space domain. 

Air Force Innovator, SrA Noah Morales, joins the Bedrock Podcast to detail his Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo win. Follow his project on Vision at https://vision.apps.dso.mil/innovations/967

Breaking down barriers and bridging the gap between the DoD and industry. Maj Ryan Nichol and Lt Andrew Cuccia, both DVP Cohort 11 alumni, discuss their Silicon Valley experience and what they learned during their fellowship.

Reach 797 was in Germany when their mission unexpectedly changed--a high priority medical evacuation. The aircrew and 18 medical personnel flew 8,000 miles, over 19 hours, nonstop from Bagram to San Antonio, Texas to deliver Ryan, an injured Army ranger, into the care of Brooks Army Medical Center. Ryan, his wife Asia, and the crewmembers reconvened on Zoom to recap the harrowing journey.

Want to know what it's like to work at Bedrock? Maj Ryan Nichol sits down with Bedrock's most recent interns, discussing the opportunities, the venue, how to apply, and the skills you'd learn by working at Dover AFB's spark lab!

In August 2021, C-17's conducted the largest aerial evacuation of civilians in American history from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dover AFB's 3d Airlift Squadron played a vital role in this historic operation. 1st Lt Steve Miller sits down with pilots and loadmasters from the Third to discuss their harrowing flights and the C-17's unique capabilities. 

Cameron Kinley, USNA '21, joins The Bedrock Podcast to talk about his experience as class president and football team captain on his journey to the NFL.

What is the Area Defense Counsel? Area Defense Counsel Capt Eshawn Rawlley sits down with MSgt Jason Smith, 436 MXG First Sergeant, to discuss the role of the ADC for all Airmen. The conversation touches on the role of the ADC, responsibilities of Airmen, and creativity in defense arguments. 

Two Air Force reserve pilots talk service, side hustles and success. Major Packy Hill, former Chief Innovation Officer and Jason Depew, an Air Force reserve pilot and major U.S. airline captain discuss various topics from flying to innovation.

Col. Matthew Jones (436 AW/CC) and Col. Corey Simmons (60 AMW/CC), lifelong friends and colleagues, give their thoughts on leadership during times of crisis and how they have successfully led airmen through difficult times. They also discuss the profound impact personal and professional relationships have had on their Air Force careers.

Charlie Walker, owner and project manager of the Night Fright C-47 restoration project, discusses the history and restoration of one of the most successful planes ever built with 1st Lt Steven Miller, 3d Airlift Squadron pilot. The C-47 Night Fright was stationed at RAF Membury and assigned to the 436th Troup Carrier Group, the ancestor of Dover’s 436th Operations Group.

SrA Essence Madison from the Diversity and Inclusivity Working Group join the Bedrock Podcast to have an open discussion with SMSgt Daniel Hall III, 436th OSS SQ Superintendent, about unconscious bias.

Simon Sinek, joins the podcast to discuss leadership and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing social unrest with host Lt. Jeremy Jacobellis.

SSgt Deandra Edwards, member of Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, joins the Bedrock Podcast and sits down with MSgt Williamson, Section Chief of Fuels Section 436 Maintenance Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, to discuss the importance of embracing our differences, reassessing how we react and how critical and important resiliency has been to them in 2020.

Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, the Air Mobility Command command chief, joins the BEDROCK podcast to discuss what it means to be a multi-capable, digitally adept Airman and how Team Dover and the local community are supporting these AMC priorities.

This podcast centers on leadership and how we must adapt ourselves and our Airmen to the challenges of today.

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Pennington and Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force Commander and Command Chief, discuss Air Force Reserve-specific topics during their visit to Bedrock. 

AI in the AF... Bedrock's CTO and CIO take a stroll down AI & Machine Learning lane with special guest Michael Kanaan, author and Air Force Operations Officer for Artificial Intelligence at MIT.

Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant Dawn M. Kolczynski sit down to discuss how our Medical Airmen are innovating and adapting during this global pandemic.

Simon Oliver Sinek, British-born American author and motivational speaker joins the podcast to discuss leadership and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing social unrest with host Lt. Jeremy Jacobellis.

Jason Payne, George S. Welch Elementary School principal, Nicole Jones, Air Base Middle School principal and Colonel Tyler Schaff, 436th Mission Support Group commander, talk leadership and education in the time of Covid-19. Both schools are part of the local Caesar Rodney School District, but call Dover Air Force Base home. Senior Master Sgt. Alex Griffin hosts this Bedrock Podcast.

Jason Payne, George S. Welch Elementary School principal, Nicole Jones, Air Base Middle School principal and Col. Tyler Schaff, 436th Mission Support Group commander, talk leadership and education in the time of Covid-19. Both schools are part of the local Caesar Rodney School District, but call Dover Air Force Base home. Senior Master Sgt. Alex Griffin hosts this Bedrock Podcast.

DevSecOps...have you heard of it?  Mr. Nicolas Chaillan, the AF Chief Software Officer, joins BEDROCK's Chief Tech Officer to discuss the future of Air Force software development.  Topics include cloud computing, AI, Data Analytics, Open Source Software, and IoT.

Mr. Nicholas Chaillan, U.S. Air Force Chief Software Officer, talks the future of Air Force software development with host, SMSgt Alex Griffin. This episode also delves into the future of AI, Machine Learning and DevSecOps in the U.S. Air Force.

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, Maj. Kinsley Jordan, 71st Flying Training Wing Chief of Innovation, and Maj. Patterson "Packy" Hill, Chief of Dover Air Force Base Innovation Lab, discuss the future of pilot training, virtual reality, pilot retention and the leadership.

Col. Angenene Robertson, Air Mobility Command director of manpower, personnel and services, talks diversity, inclusivity, and change. On the back drop of the Same Cooke song "A change is gonna to come", Col. Robertson (a black, female) recalls moments in her career where she recognized the need for change and her responsibility in being that change.

Colonel Angie Robertson, the AMC director of manpower, personnel and services, joins BEDROCK to share some of the challenges she's overcome as a black woman serving in an ever-changing Air Force.  To follow up with comments or questions, visit doverspark.org. 

Major General Craig Wills, the 19th Air Force Commander, joins BEDROCK and and the Vance AFB Phoenix Spark office to discuss innovation in pilot training, pilot retention, virtual reality and leadership.  If you'd like to submit any feedback or questions for a follow-up, go to doverspark.org/podcast. Fast forward to 18:45 for the interview.

On 17 April, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Tyler Schaff, 436th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, hosted a virtual town hall on facebook.com/doverairforcebase to discuss policies and changes in response to COVID-19.

On 10 April, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, hosted a Zoom meeting with members of Team Dover to discuss COVID-19 policies and changes. Participants included a key spouse, Dept. of Defense Civilians, retirees, and Airmen. For more information on Dover AFB COVID-19 policies and changes, see www.dover.af.mil/coronavirus or facebook.com/doverairforcebase

On March 26, 2020 at Dover Air Force Base, Col. Matthew Jones hosted a virtual town hall on facebook.com/doverairforcebase. This is an audio duplication of that town hall. For more information on Dover AFB policies and response to COVID-19, please visit www.dover.af.mil/coronavirus or facebook.com/doverairforcebase.

Colonel Jones, Colonel Schaff (MSG/CC) and Command Chief Gee host a Facebook Live Town Hall.  After passing along a Dover AFB COVID-19 update, the trio takes questions from military members, dependents and retirees on the new base access policy, face masks, and other topics.  If you have any follow up questions or comments, please submit them at www.doverspark.orgWatch the original video on the Dover Air Force Base Facebook, where you can find the latest news and policy updates.

Colonel Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing Commander, and CMSgt Shae Gee, 436th Airlift Wing Command Chief, host a teleconference with members of the Dover Air Force Base community on April 10, 2020, to discuss COVID-19 policy changes. Participants include Airmen, retirees, DoD civilians, and a key spouse.  If you have any follow up questions or comments, please submit them at www.doverspark.orgWatch the original video on the Dover Air Force Base Facebook, where you can find the latest news and policy updates.

Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, Command Chief for Air Mobility Command, discusses knowing your Airmen with Senior Airman Yasmeen Joachim, 436th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, and Capt. Michael McFadden, 436th Aerial Port Squadron operations officer.

Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, Command Chief for Air Mobility Command, discusses knowing your Airmen with Senior Airman Yasmeen Joachim, 436th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, and Capt. Michael McFadden, 436th Aerial Port Squadron operations officer.

Chaplain Major General Steven Schaick and CMSgt Robert Jackson sit down at Dover Air Force Base to discuss leadership and creating an environment of trust.

Col. Joel Safranek, 436th Airlift Wing commander, discusses his recent trip to the Mobility Air Forces Developmental Training program.

Col. Joel Safranek and Senior Master Sgt. Douglas Kuhn discuss recent visits to the Air Force Chief of Staff wing commander all call and takeaways from both the CSAF and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. Hosted by Maj. Tim Hubler.

Col. Joel Safranek discusses a recent visit with the Air Force's Personnel Center commander and officer promotions and assignments. Hosted by Maj. Joseph Pierce.

Maj. Gen. Steven Schaick, Air Force chief of chaplains and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Jackson, Religious Affairs senior enlisted advisor, discuss Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Laura Beckley.

Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, Staff Sgt. Leonard James and Senior Master Sgt. Warrell Shanklin discuss their paths to the Air Force.

Second Lt. Jennifer Beckley and Capt. Dustin Bohall discuss transitioning from the enlisted ranks to the officer corps. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Laura Beckley.

Maj. Tim Hubler, Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee, and Col. Joel Safranek discuss recent trips to Maxwell and Lackland Air Force Bases to witness first-hand the training grounds of the Air Force. Hosted by Maj. Patterson (Packy) Hill.

Lt. Col. Mike Street, and Master Sgt. Pedro Estrada discuss the Air Force Wounded Warrior program. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Laura Beckley