Roll Call

Col. Tim Huchel is our guest on the podcast he tells us about the Flying Crew Chief Program and the 126th Maintenance Group maintenance goal for the year. Stay for the end to hear a "Soldiers Silent Night." TriWest: https://tricare.mil/About/Regions/West-Region Personal Financial Planner: Jennifer Pohlsander, AFC – 618-873-2400|pfc.scott@magellanfederal.com

On this episode Ms. Jillian Stevens, 126th Military and Family Readiness, joins us to discuss the upcoming Wing Christmas party, she let's us know when the big guy will arrive at the party. Also, she lets us know about this years holiday bazaar. TriWest: https://tricare.mil/About/Regions/West-Region Personal Financial Planner: Jennifer Pohlsander, AFC – 618-873-2400|pfc.scott@magellanfederal.com Pain Free Running Class heather.l.braundmeier.civ@health.mil MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT (MFLC) 618-671-2302 OR 618-979-0072 (SAFB Metro-East Vet Center 314-894 6105 Department of Psychological Health 618-363-1426

This weeks guest is the Mission Support Group commander Col. Mike Mihalik he tells about how he became a Civil Engineer officer, his time at the National Guard Bureau and his favorite car.

Capt. Chris Gottschall, 126th Security Forces Squadron, is our guest on the podcast he discusses his role in the 126th Security Forces Squadron, the role of the squadron in the Wing and his busy civilian career.

General Mike Minihan Air Mobility Command commander is our guest this month on the podcast. In this clip, Minihan talks about his ties to the 126th Air Refueling Wing.

ROLL CALL A 126TH AIR REFUELING WING PODCAST OF THE ILLINOIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD AT SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE. ROLL CALL …THE PODCAST FOCUSED ON PEOPLE, MISSION, AND COMMUNITY. The 126th Operations Group commander, Col. Jenn Moore, speaks with Master Sgt. Brian Ellison to discuss her journey to the 126th ARW, her time in the Air Mobility Command, and fond memories during her missions. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast episode by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez and Master Sgt. Brian Ellison) 126 Air Refueling Wing Link Tree https://linktr.ee/126arw Military One Source Tax Prep: https://dvidshub.net/r/dew2al 126th Military Family Readiness NewsLetter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Military Family Readiness Newsletter sign up: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Illinois Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families https://bit.ly/457ZINj 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email 126rollcall@gmail.com IF YOU ARE HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE OR KNOW SOMEONE IN CRISIS CALL The MILITARY CRISIS LINE 988 THAT 988 PRESS 1 …

126th Air Refueling Wing, commander, Colonel Nick Henschel is our guest from our new podcast studio. He discusses his journey to become the Wing commander, his tips for squadron commanders and he answers a burning question important to the St. Louis Metro East. NGAI is hosting an outing at Busch Stadium listen to the podcast to find out when and how to get tickets.

The podcast is on the road from Poland, with Maj. Mike McCarthy, 126th Maintenance Squadron, commander. He talks about the work done to find more opportunities for partnerships between the Polish and the 126th. He tells us about the work the maintainers did during their time here and the delicacy that are hot dogs in Poland. Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisors: Charles Helmholt 202-987-3936 CHelmholt-c@gapsi.com Susan Robinson 202-987-3941 SRobinson-c@gapsi.com

126th Air Refueling Wing commander Col. Tom Jackson, shares his message of thanks for all that the wing has accomplished this year.

Staff Sgt. Tawan Williams is our guest on the Roll Call podcast. He is one of the newest recruiters with the 126th Air Refueling Wing. He's, also, a mentor and an author.

Tech Sgt. Tyler Rush, 126th Communications Flight, is our guest on this episode. He updates us on new laptops coming to the Wing, he tells us about all the tasks he juggles at the Comm Flight and he shares a few of his favorite memories about serving. Did you know that free counseling is available at: Military One Source-1-800-342-9647 Military and Family Life Counselors on Base 618-631-2421 Vet Center-314-821-5801

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Anderson, and Tech. Sgt. Maddie Spires, 126th Air Refueling Wing recruiting, are on this week to talk all things recruiting including the Illinois Guard grant. Military and Family Readiness: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Metro-East Vet Center 314-894 6105 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw

Find out the Wing's big news from Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez. This is the second part of the previous episode. featuring an interview with the acting commander of the 126th Operations Group, Jason Knab. He talks about his drive to serve his nation and his airmen and he shares with us his passion for flying. Remember if you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, considering suicide please call the Military Crisis line 988 from your phone press 1. 126 Air Refueling Wing Link Tree https://linktr.ee/126arw

126th Operations Group acting commander, Lt. Col. Jason Knab is our guest on this 2 part episode. He discusses the Total Force Association with with the 126th ARW and 906th ARS work together. He discusses the many times he's moved and what gets his heart pumping. St. Louis Cardinals Tickets Richard.Olsen.6@us.af.mil Illinois Armed Forces Free Legal Counsel https://ilaflan.org/ 855-452-3526 Military Family Readiness 126familyreadiness@gmail.com Department of Psychological Health 618-363-1426 Podcast Email 126rollcall@gmail.com 126th Air Refueling Wing links: Linktr.ee/126arw

126th Comptroller Flight, Master Sgt. Dan Welker is our guest. He talks about his time in the Air Force and the process of switching over to the Illinois Air National Guard. Healthy Behavior & Weight Loss program registration: Cathy Takacs, RD LDN 618-256-7138 cathy.takacs.civ@health.mil 126th Military Family Readiness NewsLetter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Roll Call: 126rollcall@gmail.com

Lt. Col. Jim "Doc" Avery is our guest he shares a touching story on why he chose to serve in the 126th Air Refueling Wing. Don't forget "Kids on Guard" is coming up and there is still time to get your kids signed up and time for you to sign up to volunteer. Summer Run Clinic Email heather.l.braundmeier.civ@health.mil Kids on Guard: https://conta.cc/41Gqd9K 126th Military Family Readiness Newsletter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email 126rollcall@gmail.com

Maj. Matt Boice, 126th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, is our guest. He discusses how his civilian career opened up opportunities for him in the Illinois Air National Guard. He says many of the careers and certifications in CE open up jobs in the civilian market. Registration is still open for the Kids on Guard 2023, register here: https://conta.cc/41Gqd9K Military Family Readiness Newsletter sign up: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Illinois Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families https://bit.ly/457ZINj 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email 126rollcall@gmail.com

Scott Air Force Base Airshow and STEM Expo is May 13 & 14. The director, Lt. Col. Adam Wallace is the guest on this weeks Roll Call. He gives us the inside scoop on the planes, the logistics on how to get to Scott and a C-17 load of more information. https://www.scott.af.mil/Airshow 2023 Kids on Guard https://conta.cc/3n7fmHK

Lt. Col. Brad Kahrhoff, 126th Logistic Readiness Squadron commander, is our guest this week to talk to us about the mission of the LRS and how he feels about ketchup on the corn dogs. Also, find out what is happening this week around the Wing. 126th Military Family Readiness News Letter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw

The 126 Operations Group spent time in Georgia enhancing their skills as multi-capable Airmen. 126th Public Affairs Specialist Ken Stephens sat down and talked to a few Airmen who participated in the Agile Combat Employment training. https://dvidshub.net/r/dew2al

126th Maintenance Squadron, commander, Maj. Mike McCarthy is our guest this week he tells us about the people who have influenced his career. He, also, explains the difference between his squadron and the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. This a reminder it is an exercise weekend so be careful and look out for alert vehicles. Although this is an exercise weekend, there are other activities taking place you can hear about some of these in this episode. Military One Source Tax Prep: https://dvidshub.net/r/dew2al 126th Military Family Readiness News Letter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw

Staff Sgt. Greg Godier, 126th Comptroller Flight, shows us how serving in the Air National Guard full-time and serves his community. And Master Sgt. Brian Ellison is joined by his son Sam, the purveyor of dad jokes.

Master Sgt. Ashley Bradford is our guest to tal about her journey from logistics to the boom pod. She shares with us her passion for being a boom-Air Refueling Specialist and how she has made the 126th Air Refueling Wing her career. linktr.ee/126arw

Tech Sgt. Ces White and Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez discuss their careers in the Guard and cross training in to Public Affairs and why they chose PA. This weekend is a holiday extravaganza at the Wing this weekend find out what's happening this weekend on this episode of Roll Call. Military Crisis Line: From your cell call or text:988 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.../military-crisis-line/ Linktr.ee/126arw

Tech Sgt. Josh Johnson, 126th Operations Squadron, Air Crew Flight Equipment shop, talks about his job ensuring equipment is up to standards and safe for the crew no matter they fly. He, also, tells us about his unique university career. Find out how to get free passes to National Parks. We can't forget, listen to find out who the Military and Family Readiness Amazon gift card. linktr.ee/126ARW Military Crisis Line call or text 988.

Keeley Speck, Miltary and Family Readiness, is our guest. She discusses some of the help that is available to troops all the time not just during the holiday season. But, if, someone needs help this holiday season please reach out to this address anonymously, https://bit.ly/3zL37U7 as mentioned in the show. Military Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/military-crisis-line/

The 126th Civil Engineer Squadron recently went to Oklahoma for their annual training, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Luke Quirion talks about CE's mission in the Sooner state, his career, and his path to becoming a 1st Sgt.

Staff Sgt. Kyle Keasey talks to us about his military career, including switching over to become a boomer in 108th Air Refueling Squadron. The Illinois Air National Guard headed to Toledo this weekend find out how they placed in the latest edition of Roll Call. Suicide Prevention Lifeline can now be reached at 988, Military press 1. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Text: HELP to 838255 Personal Financial Counselors: Drew Weckbach – 314-307-3300 pfc.mo.nosc@zeiders.com (off base - available during the week & drill by request) Jonathan Bracewell – 618-304-7311 pfc.scott.usaf@zeiders.com (located on base M-F, available for drill by request) Pain Free Running Clinic registration: heather.l.braundmeier.civ@mail.mil

Senior Airmen Thomas Tate, 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is our guest on Roll Call. Tate and Tech Sgt Ces White talk about Tate's Air Force lineage PEVs, and the viability of PEVs on Scott Air Force Base.

Staff Sgt Vince Lang and Airman Troy Barnes two of our newest members in the public affairs office are talking with 126th Air Refueling Wing recruiter Technical Sgt. Christopher Jackson and new to the Air Force Airman Remmie Vale from student flight. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255 HELP to 838255 Personal Financial Counselors: Drew Weckbach – 314-307-3300 pfc.mo.nosc@zeiders.com (off base - available during the week & drill by request) Jonathan Bracewell – 618-304-7311 pfc.scott.usaf@zeiders.com (located on base M-F, available for drill by request)

The latest Roll Call episode looks at Black History Month with reflections from Capt. Doria Holland, Chief Master Sgt. Kendrick Henry and Staff Sgt. Tawan Williams. A boomer selection board is coming up and a Pain-Free Running clinic starting this month. All that and more in this episode of the Roll Call podcast. https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov/about/ https://www.militaryonesource.mil/.../miltax-military.../... Pain-Free Running Clinic registration: heather.l.braundmeier.civ@mail.mil linktr.ee/126arw

126th Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Tom Jackson, and wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Christina Rizzo, look back at the year past and what's ahead for the wing. Plus, learn the latest on KC-46. Learn how you can take advantage of free child care during drill, by calling 618-256-8156. https://bit.ly/3FoD7OC Personal Financial Counselors: Drew Weckbach – 314-307-3300 pfc.mo.nosc@zeiders.com Jonathan Bracewell – 618-304-7311 pfc.scott.usaf@zeiders.com 126th Mentorship: Linktr.ee/126ARWMentorship 126th ARW: Linktr.ee/126ARW

Did the 126th Maintenance Group have the highest mission capable rate in the Air Force for the 6th year? We'll find out from Chief Master Sgt. Dave Blankenship on this holiday/family edition of the Roll Call podcast. Chief talks about his mentors from his time in the 126th Maintenance Group and all the work the back shops are doing in the maintenance squadron. #126ARW #126mxg

On this episode of Roll Call, Keeley Speck is back from Airman and Family readiness to talk Holiday Bazaar which is in building 5049. The bazaar is packed with presents for young and old.

Get to know Staff Sgt. Tawan Williams 126th Air Refueling recruiter and author. He's our guest on the latest episode of Roll Call. 126th Air Refueling Wing Recruiting linktr.ee/126arw

Get to know Staff Sgt. Tawan Williams 126th Air Refueling recruiter and author. He's our guest on the latest episode of Roll Call. 126th Air Refueling Wing Recruiting linktr.ee/126arw

U.S. Marines assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron 533 perform maintenance and move munitions on F/A-18 Hornets during Red Flag 21-3.

The Wing party is at Warrior Park on July 25, 2021, with plenty of fun for everyone-softball, bounce houses, face painting, and food. In this episode, we take another look at the 126th Air Refueling Wing Mentorship program. www.linktr.ee/126arwmentorship www.linktr.ee/126arw

Catch up on what the AFMS - Scott - 126th Medical Group Air National Guard (ANG) has been doing in East Central Georgia during the 2021 East Central Georgia Medical IRT. More updates to Air Force Uniforms are on the way find out more in episode #35 of the Roll Call Podcast. https://www.facebook.com/21ECGAMedIRT Linktr.ee/126ARW

Our guest this week is the commander of the Mission Support Group, Kevin Jacobs. He talks about the huge mission the support group has helping out the wing. The burger burn is this Sunday, June 6th, at the maintenance pavilion, 1100-1300. 126 Air Refueling Wing Mentorship Program: linktr.ee/126arwmentorship 126 Air Refueling Wing: linktr.ee/126arw

Pimp My Ride's Tech. Sgt Matthew Sabo is our returning guest. He's here to talk about his time on the T.V. show and how he is now helping an organization through his remote control creations. The 126th Chief's group is cooking for us in June more information coming on that in this episode of Roll Call. CHES Office 365 Training: https://afteams.evolvetraining365.com/login?ReturnUrl=%2f https://www.chromosome18.org/ Linktr.ee/126arwmentorship Linktr.ee/126arw

We are joined in a two-part podcast this week and next by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sabo. Sabo shares his unique experience in the Air Force while he and his wife tackle their daughter's rare condition. Look out for changes coming to the Air Force Employee Assistance Program. The tax filing deadline is coming soon. EAP: 866-580-9078, https://go.usa.gov/xH7B4 MilTax: https://go.usa.gov/xH7Kg https://www.chromosome18.org/ Linktr.ee/126arwmentorship Linktr.ee/126arw

Some personnel changes coming up at the wing, find out about those in this episode of Roll Call. Lt. Col. Huchel hosted a kickoff for the new, 126th Air Refueling Wing, mentorship program this drill weekend you can watch what the round table had to say about that coming up on this episode. (Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison) linktr.ee/126arwmentorship linktr.ee/126arw

We have made it to episode #30. This week's guest is Captain Darlene Heuiser the Comptroller Flight commander, hoah. We learn how the flight is juggling millions of dollars and lots of pots. Heuiser talks about her first dinner at Officer Training School and her path to becoming the commander of the Comptroller Flight. The 126th Air Refueling Wing is reshaping its mentorship find out more in this episode.

Second Lieutenant Tameka Garza stops by to talk about the transition from a non-commissioned officer to a commissioned officer. She tells us about her role in the repair process that is saving the Air Force money. It's Women's History month Garza reflects on the new hairstyles and women in the military. Also, she has an idea why we have the third button on our cargo pockets. Coming up this summer a chance for high schoolers to work towards their private pilot's license, Tech. Sgt. Ellison will have more on that coming up on this episode. ADLS training transitions to “myLearning” in first step for new force development LMS https://go.usa.gov/xs7Jx 2021 Virtual Teen Aviation Camp https://bit.ly/2Qir0yN National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ linktr.ee/126arw

Why is the 906th Air Refueling Squadron, a full-time Air Force unit, a part of the 126th Air Refueling? Lt. Col. Kurt Wampole the commander of the 906th ARS will tell us all about it. Plus, it's time to bust out the shorts-a uniform change for maintainers. There are changes coming to Air Force PT, that's all in this episode of the Roll Call podcast.

From Airman Jackson, crew chief, to Colonel Jackson, 126th Air Refueling Wing commander; he looks back at how it all came together one day in Rockford, 32 years ago. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force came to the wings hangar to speak to maintainers, we'll hear her thoughts on PT. Also, what's up with the three buttons. linktr.ee/126arw @CMSAFOfficial

Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison finds out that being an Inflight Refueling Specialist is much harder than it looks-it's our first interview with the 108th Air Refueling Squadron. You still have time to get your packets in for the boomer board, but, not that much time. Make sure you check with recruiting or Chief Master Sgt. Latimer to ensure you have everything you need for your packet. Also, AMC has an update on the KC-46. #108ARS

Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, Illinois National Guard commander, takes a break from the historic pace the Guard has been on to talk about what's ahead for the Illinois National Guard in the next few months, and how historic the last year has been. He shares his priorities with us, and he lets us know how great the 126th Air Refueling Wing is.

Colonel Tom Jackson, 126th Air Refueling Wing commander, is looking to pull the curtain back on leadership. He tells us about the mentors who influenced his career and leadership skills. You still have time to get your stuff together for the boomer board, tentatively scheduled for February 20. Linktr.ee/126ARW

Regulations are getting unknotted for women in the Air Force. We learn about the Yellow Ribbon Program and how it can help broaden your horizons after deployment. We learn about the life of a Training Instructor (TI), and more. linktr.ee/126arw