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Col. (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski '96 - How Leader's Defy Life's Gravity

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Col. (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski '96 shares her insights on leadership, resilience, resurgence, perseverance, advocacy, and how she continues to serve her country, even after her military career. ----more---- A SHOW NOTE: There are two ways to learn from Col. Malachowski's leadership journey. If you're short on time, the audio version delivers the highlights of her stories in 40 minutes. Her leadership bites, takeaways, keys to leadership and transcript are below. The video version is 1:46:00 and is well worth the investment of your time. This version includes stories and details about the Colonel's journey she hasn't shared before. Click the "Play" button in the video above and settle in for a most enlightening conversation. SUMMARY Col. (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski '96 is a trailblazer who has broken barriers in both military aviation and advocacy. She was one of the first women to fly combat fighter aircraft, accruing more than 2,300 flight hours in six different aircraft and serving in multiple high-stakes missions, including Operations Deliberate Forge and Iraqi Freedom. But her story doesn't end there. As the first woman to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, a White House Fellow, and a key advisor on military and veterans' issues, Nicole's career has been defined by leadership at the highest levels. After being medically retired due to a Tick-Borne Illness, she turned her focus to advocacy, leading efforts to improve care for the wounded, ill, and injured service members through the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program. Now a passionate advocate for Tick-Borne Disease research, Nicole serves on several national committees and advisory boards, including the Department of Defense's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. NICOLE'S LEADERHIP BITES "Leadership is a journey." "The runway behind you is always unusable." "Don't think you have to be perfect to be a leader." "Believe those who believe in you." "Nobody wants to lead a scripted life." "Courage, compassion, and curiosity drive me today." "It's okay to admit when you make mistakes." SHARE THIS EPISODE LINKEDIN | TWITTER | FACEBOOK TAKEAWAYS Leadership is personal - It's about understanding what motivates and drives each individual on your team, and tailoring your approach accordingly. Believe in those who believe in you - Mentors like Mick Jaggers who supported and encouraged Nicole were pivotal in her development as a leader. Don't write yourself or others out of the script - As General Matthews told Nicole, "Nobody wants to lead a scripted life." Embrace opportunities to dream big and take risks. Radical acceptance is key - When Nicole's military career ended unexpectedly, learning to accept the situation allowed her to move forward and find new purpose. Personal values guide your path - Nicole's core values of courage, compassion and curiosity have been instrumental in navigating life's challenges and reinventing herself. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Journey of Leadership 02:01 Colonel Malachowski's Early Life and Aspirations 06:01 Navigating the Air Force Academy 09:46 Leadership Lessons from Soaring 14:07 Overcoming Challenges in Pilot Training 17:50 Key Leadership Experiences in the Air Force 21:59 Becoming a Thunderbird Pilot 25:47 Transitioning to Civilian Life 30:02 Advocacy and New Beginnings 34:09 Personal Values and Resilience 37:54 Final Thoughts on Leadership NICOLE'S KEYS TO LEADERSHIP SUCCESS Leadership is a journey that requires growth and learning. It's okay to admit mistakes and seek help. Resilience is key to overcoming challenges. Personal values guide decision-making and actions. Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional development. Failure is often the price of entry for success. Authentic leadership is about understanding and connecting with people. The importance of representation in leadership roles. Transitioning to civilian life can be a new beginning. Embrace opportunities and seize the moment. ABOUT NICOLE BIO Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) is a pioneering leader whose distinguished career spans combat aviation, military advocacy, and public service. As one of the first women to fly fighter jets, Nicole's journey included over 188 combat hours and multiple leadership roles, including F-15E Flight Commander, Instructor Pilot, and Flight Lead. She also made history as the first woman to fly with the USAF Thunderbirds. Throughout her career, Nicole demonstrated exceptional leadership, serving in high-level roles such as a White House Fellow and Executive Director of the ‘Joining Forces' program, where she advised the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden on veterans' issues. After being medically retired due to a neurological Tick-Borne Illness, Nicole transitioned to a new mission: advocating for service members, veterans, and others impacted by chronic illnesses. She's a leader in the national Tick-Borne Disease community, serving on key advisory boards and government committees, and actively mentoring wounded veterans through the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program. Nicole is also a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant, sharing her experiences of overcoming adversity and breaking barriers to inspire the next generation of leaders. Her accomplishments include two master's degrees, induction into the Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame, and founding her own speaking and consulting firm. Today, Nicole continues to serve and lead, using her story to drive change and impact communities across the country. - Adapted from Col. Malachowski's bio at nicholemalachowski.com READ NICOLE'S FULL STORY HERE CONNECT WITH NICOLE LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | NICOLE'S LINKTREE ABOUT LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP Long Blue Leadership drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Spotify and all your favorite podcast platforms. Search @AirForceGrads on your favorite social channels for Long Blue Leadership news and updates! ABRIDGED AUDIO TRANSCRIPT DOWNLOAD THE UNABRIDGED VIDEO TRANSCRIPT HERE SPEAKERS GUEST: Col. (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski '96 | HOST: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99 SPEAKERS Naviere Walkewicz, Nicole Malachowski Nicole Malachowski 00:11 You know, leadership is a journey. We're always put into positions that we're supposed to grow into. Don't think you have to be perfect to be a leader. It's okay to admit when you make mistakes, it's okay to ask for help, and it's okay to have failures, as long as you overcome them. And I like to remind folks at all levels of leadership, you know that the runway behind you is always unusable. All you ever have is the runway that's in front of you. Naviere Walkewicz 00:34 My guest today is Colonel Retired Nicole Malachowski, USAFA class of '96. Her career has been nothing short of extraordinary. Colonel Malachowski is perhaps best known as the first woman to fly as a pilot with the Thunderbirds, a singular distinction that set her path to reaching even greater heights. However, what you might not know is that her journey took an unexpected turn when she faced a sudden life altering loss of her place in the Air Force. The challenges that followed were extreme and personal, but through them, Colonel malikowski demonstrated a resilience and strength that not only transformed her own life, but also empowered her to help others with their own struggles. In today's conversation, we'll dive deep into the personal and professional journey that led her to transition to civilian life, the lessons she learned from the hardships she faced along the way, and how she now advocates for others, sharing the wisdom she's gained from the tough battles she's fought and won. We'll also take a look back at her time at the academy, her experiences as a pilot and the leadership principles that have guided Colonel malikowski, she has become a powerful voice for resilience, perseverance and leadership, and I'm excited to hear her insights on all of these topics. Colonel Malachowski, may I call you Nicole? Nicole Malachowski 02:34 Yes, please. Naviere Walkewicz 02:34 Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, and thank you for being here. Nicole Malachowski 02:37 Thank you for having me. Naviere Walkewicz 02:38 It's a pleasure. It truly is. I think one of the things that's so exciting for our listeners is really getting to know you. And you know, I think there's no question about who you are in the media, I mean, all the things you've accomplished, but some things that are most special is when we just sit down and kind of get to know you behind the scenes. Nicole Malachowski 02:53 Indeed, let's do it. Naviere Walkewicz 02:54 So let's go back to even before the Academy. Where did you grow up? Where are you from? And what were you like as a little girl? Nicole Malachowski 03:00 Sure, yeah. So I was actually born in central California, in a town called Santa Maria, and I was born, I consider very lucky, because I was born a woman in America, so there was a lot of opportunities, you know, afforded to me. Also very lucky to be born into a solid, you know, middle class family, you know, I was a kid who always had a roof over my head and food on the table, which makes it a lot easier, right, for you to seize opportunities and to be your best. And think it's important that we acknowledge that not everybody is born into that position. And so I was very, very lucky, I will tell you, I was definitely the loner, definitely an introvert. Always have been. A lot of people would be surprised by that, but I am a solid INFJ on the Myers Briggs, but as a young kid, just very quiet, kept to myself. I was very much a dreamer, very curious about things, so I loved to dive into books. I loved school. I was the kid that would take my lunch box, you know, out into the middle of the football field by myself and just stare up at the sky and the clouds moving by, and dream about things. I remember being in the Girl Scouts during junior high we moved down towards Southern California, where I learned about Civil Air Patrol, and then from there, in high school, we actually made a big move to Las Vegas, Nevada. I continued my time in Civil Air Patrol as a cadet, but also joined the Air Force Junior ROTC at my high school. Naviere Walkewicz 04:16 I'm just drawn to this visual of you with your lunch box in the middle of the football field looking up at this guy. So were you dreaming about flying? Nicole Malachowski 04:24 I was, you know, I went to an air show when I was five years old, and I remember seeing an f4 phantom fly by, and it flew by so low, and it was so loud, I had to cover my ears. And I remember, like, my chest rumbling, you know, the smell of jet fuel. And I remember thinking, man, like there's a person in there, like, I want to be, you know, that person. And I had come from a family that, you know, honored and respected military service. So both of my grandfathers were career military my father had been drafted into the army during Vietnam. So I knew that, like, you know, military service was honorable and noble and good. And when I discovered that that was a military plane. I remember as a kid putting one plus one is two. I'm like, wait, you can fly jets and serve in the military. That's what I'm going to be. And wow, that was around 1979 and that's right, there are no boundaries on things. So looking up at the sky, watching planes, and of course, in high school in particular, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, because Nellis Air Force bases there. So, I mean, I would watch the red flag launches and watch how those jets fly. And of course, I would see the six ship of Thunderbirds flying by as a kid, thinking that was pretty cool. So to be honest, I set my sights on the Air Force Academy in elementary school. Naviere Walkewicz 05:34 Oh, my goodness. Nicole Malachowski 05:35 Yeah. So when I was five and decided to be a fighter pilot, you had decided, I mean, I was maniacally, maniacally focused. I did not have a backup plan. I am so lucky that things worked out because I have no idea what else I would have done, you know, with my career, but I remember in sixth grade, I wrote a letter to the Air Force Academy. They responded. The admissions office responded with a personalized letter letting me know I'm kind of young to apply now, but here's the application process. They sent me a whole bunch of Air Force Academy swag, and that was it sixth grade. I was going to the Air Force Academy, goodness, when you were actually old enough to apply. Now to the academy. Naviere Walkewicz 06:13 Let's talk about that process. What was it like for you? Well, I mean, I think it was more exciting than anything else. I told you. I had stayed maniacally focused. I was very particular and organized about prioritizing how my application would look. So of course, I strove to have the good grades, and obviously stayed involved with the activities like Civil Air Patrol or participating in sports like running cross country and track, as well as doing, you know, community service type activities. So I was indeed focused on making sure that application looked good. I remember the thing I was probably the most nervous about were those interviews with your, you know, senators and your representatives, and wondering if I was going to be able to interview well. So I was, you know, putting my best foot forward. And I remember my senior year, it was approximately October, maybe coming up on November about this time, right? And I went to the mailbox to get the mail, and I had the application had already been in, right? Because everything was done before the fall, and I saw this giant envelope from the Air Force Academy. And I thought, No way, because it's only like October or November. And I started shaking, and I opened it right there at the mailbox. I had to go up the street. I opened it, and I feel bad because I think I littered like the envelope all over the street, but I remember opening it up, and the first line was, congratulations. You know, you've been accepted to the class of 1996 and I instantaneously just started crying and running as fast as I could back to my house. Naviere Walkewicz 07:38 Had you been to the Academy prior to the acceptance? Nicole Malachowski 07:41 No, never stood a foot on at all. And I remember when my parents came to drop me off for for Jacks Valley and everything basic training, when we came up over that hill, over Monument Hill, and you can see the chapel and the kind of imposing, you know, white buildings on a hill, I was like, Oh, wow, that's extraordinary. And I was really just excited. People ask, were you nervous that day? I was not, because I was just so happy that this, to me, was like the first step of the rest of my life. It was that first real step towards this goal of serving my country, you know, like people my family had, and getting to fly jets while I do it, how cool is that? I don't remember any highs or lows. I do remember I got my enjoyment becoming a cadet, you know, soaring instructor pilot. Naviere Walkewicz 08:28 So let's talk about that. That is a, kind of a key leadership role as well. Nicole Malachowski 08:32 Yes, that was my leadership role. So my senior year, I was the cadet soaring squadron commander. Oh, let's talk about Yes, yes. So obviously, between freshman, sophomore year, I signed up as soon as I could, you know, to take soaring, and when I discovered that you could actually apply to be a soaring instructor, and I remember that was a really like growth experience, because it's one thing to be able to fly a glider, it's another thing to be able to try to teach somebody how to do that. And I really, I I give a lot of credit to this, you know, sorry, instructor upgrade program teaching me the skills of, how do you communicate something technical? How do you communicate something hard, this idea that you need to be able to communicate it not just in one way, but two or three different ways, because each of your students is going to come at it with a different skill set or a different perspective or a different personality that responds to different type of teaching. So learning how to tailor your instruction and your care and your leadership to each individual was something I learned here, you know, as a sophomore, this idea that I would carry that on into my career as a leader and, you know, ultimately into being, you know, a fighter squadron commander. This tailored leadership actually started here, but soaring is what was my respite. Soaring is where I refilled that tank. It's one thing to be successful yourself. It's a whole different level to teach somebody else to be successful. Naviere Walkewicz 09:55 So you knew you enjoyed Well, obviously you enjoyed the flying? And soaring, the leadership aspect, I think, was something that was new to you then. Or had you done that in Civil Air Patrol? Did you also have leadership there? Nicole Malachowski 10:06 Yeah, I had leadership experience in Civil Air Patrol, but I think this was a different level. You know, my senior year becoming the cadet soaring squadron commander, it was really cool, because not only were you trying to take inputs from your peers and your colleagues on things we could improve or do differently, you know, valuing the other cadets opinions. But how do I translate that to leadership? How do I go now and talk to the real officers, the active duty officers in charge, and go, these are maybe resources we need, or things culturally, you know, that we need to change, and that was hard for me, you know, because I had never done that before. How do you advocate for your peers in a way that's understood, you know, by the active duty leadership. So that was really something that, again, would become important in my military career, because when you're put in a leadership role, you know, it's about, I think, advocating for the people who you are, you know, accountable for and responsible to, yes, and so how can you do that and do it in a way that it's received? Well, yes, you know, by the leadership above you, Naviere Walkewicz 11:07 After you graduated from the Academy, you went on to pilot training. Nicole Malachowski 11:11 I was slated to go early right after graduation, and I was a casual status Lieutenant flying gliders. Of course, went out for a jog and broke my ankle. So this would be my first kind of little, little detour. And I ended up, they offered me to go, to go to shepherd a lot later, or as soon as my ankle was healed, I could go to Columbus Air Force Base Mississippi right away. And I said, I gotta go, like, I cannot sit around and wait. I want to go to Columbus Air Force Base Mississippi. And everyone's like, what you're going to turn down, like, the chance of going to fighters to like, have to fight for it at Columbus. I like, I can't be stagnant. I need to go. So showed up at Columbus Air Force Base Mississippi, and again, really grateful for all of the flying experience that I had. I think that just those foundational procedures, you know, foundational knowledge, was vital to being a little more comfortable than other people that didn't have that experience. It was easy to be slightly ahead of the curve early on, but as I like to tell people, I fell flat on my face across the starting line my second check ride in pilot training, I failed. Now, pilot training at that time was about a year long. There were about 10 check rides, and at that time, failing one check ride, statistically, traditionally, would take you out of the running for graduating high enough to be a fighter pilot. This was devastating to me, and I remember even having fleeting moments that night of like, maybe I should just quit. Now this is, of course, the youth in me, right? I'm a 21 year old kid, and I'm just getting a little bit emotional about it, but if I can't be a fighter pilot and I just knock myself out of the running, I should quit. And I didn't call my parents because I didn't want to tell them I was too, like, embarrassed maybe, to say, like, hey, my dream that you all have supported is about to come to an end, because I messed up, and I made a really junior varsity mistake. And so I called my mentor, Sue Ross, and then she just let me talk, and she's like, are you done? And I'm done. And she goes, Well, are you going to do that again tomorrow? And I said, Sue, how am I supposed to get back in the jet tomorrow? How do I face my peers? I've been telling them I'm going to fly strike Eagles this whole time. Like this is so embarrassing. What if I fail again? What if I fail again tomorrow? And I remember, she talked me off the ledge, man, you know, and I came away. I came away with that conversation, realizing that indeed, I think I rarely believe failure is the price of entry for achieving something great, because if you have the right mindset, you come away with failures, I think a lot more committed, a lot more dedicated, a lot more focused, and I think a lot more humble, and all of those characteristics and traits are good things. You know, it worked out for me, and I did finish fourth in my class, and I had an extraordinary class. It was a time of great cultural change in the Air Force, because we were the first group of women to come through pilot training with the option of flying fighter aircraft. Naviere Walkewicz 14:04 So talk about your time while you're in uniform. You had some key leadership positions. You were squadron commander. Can you share some of your stories with that and maybe even some high points and some lessons learned, where you as a leader felt that maybe, maybe it was a low point or a failure, but you grew from it? Nicole Malachowski 14:20 Sure, sure. Yes. I mean, I had so many, you know, different fun assignments. You know, obviously when you're in your first fighter squadron, I got out at RAF Lake and Heath out there in England. I mean, what a rage right to be a lieutenant flying strike Eagles at 500 feet, 500 miles an hour, up Loch Ness, to live in the dream, you know, becoming in my second squadron, which was at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, becoming a, you know, flight lead and upgrading to instructor pilot. Very nervous to go into the instructor pilot upgrade. I went in very young. In fact, when I got to that squadron, the weapons officer said, hey, I want to put you in the instructor upgrade. And I was like, no. Away like I am not ready for that. I am not good enough for that. And I was new to the squadron. There were people technically older and more experienced than me. They were in the queue, and he wanted me to jump the queue, a guy by the name of Michael Jaggers, call sign, Mick, I'm still friends with him to this day, and I remember I avoided him. I avoided him like the plague because I did not want to upgrade to instructor. And I remember saying, Mick, I just am not sure I can do this. And he looked at me, and he said, it's not your job to get through it. It's not your job to get through it alone. It's my job. It's my job to ensure you have what it takes and what you need. It's my job to teach you to be a good instructor. So your success is going to be my success. I will not let you fail. What a glorious man, what a wonderful instructor. And the lesson learned here to people is this, believe those who believe in you. Believe those who believe in you. Naviere Walkewicz 15:52 It's true, though it really is. And those people, I think sometimes your trajectory can change or just like, accelerate, because someone gave you a little bit of courage that you just needed that little piece. Nicole Malachowski 16:03 And to learn as I gained experience and credibility how to replicate that and how to be that person for other people, right? Because it's about turning around. It really is about lifting up other people. Your success isn't your own. It's how can you help other people achieve the best of themselves? And that's what you know Mikey and Mick did for me. And of course, the rest, you know, being history, because then I had the credentials I needed to apply to be a Thunderbird. And then from the Thunderbirds, I could become a commander, yada yada, you know, but being an instructor pilot, again, in the F 15 e how extraordinary to teach a brand new pilot or WSO, not only to fly the aircraft, to how to employ it as a weapon system and then to turn around and go to war with them. There's no bigger honor. There's nothing, I think, more humbling than that. Naviere Walkewicz 16:49 Can you share something that maybe you learned from the perspective of how to lead better? Nicole Malachowski 16:55 So let's be honest, when you go into a fighter squadron, things are a little bit one note, right? I mean, we all are cut from a similar cloth. We all kind of have similar personality traits. You know, you don't want your fighter pilots any other way, putting the effort into understanding what drives and motivates individuals. So learning at that age how to put your arms around everybody that you're responsible for, not just the ones that maybe are easiest to lead, or maybe the ones you're the most comfortable, you know, interacting with as a leader is, how do I figure it out? You know, there were some guys that, if I were to call them on up to the front of the room, in front of the whole squadron, to compliment them on something they did, maybe a check right they had. Or this goes for my fighter squadron command as well. You know, they would love it, right? Because it it was how they were extrinsically motivated, and that's okay. There's nothing wrong with that. If that's what they need, and that's what you need to do to get the best of their strengths and best of their commitment go for it. And then were others that low? If I were to bring them in front of their peers to compliment them, they would shut down and never talk to me for the rest of the you know, their assignment. And so that's where I would take the time to write a handwritten note, maybe put it on the seat of their Humvee, or put it in their helmet, you know, in the fighter squadron. And then when they'd see me walking down the hallway, we give the knowing nod that they were acknowledged for their awesome, whatever it was, and we would move on. Naviere Walkewicz 18:13 Yes. And so what I'm hearing, in a really, kind of summarizing way, is leadership is personal. Nicole Malachowski 18:19 Very. it's all about people and it's about authenticity and connections. Naviere Walkewicz 18:25 So speaking about personal and authenticity, I'd be remiss if we didn't talk about your journey to the Thunderbirds. Nicole Malachowski 18:31 I knew this was gonna come. Naviere Walkewicz 18:32 It's here, and so you know it is. It's a different time. There was no woman Thunderbird pilot before you. Nicole Malachowski 18:40 I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, so the Thunderbirds were part of the backdrop. I knew that the Thunderbirds, you know, as a kid, were special and were considered, you know, elite. And kind of going back to my personality, I love being told that, you know, you can't do things. And the truth is, people laugh at this, but the truth is, when I applied to be a Thunderbird, I did it because the way my career was going, I wasn't ready to, I wasn't on timeline to go to ide yet or to go to ACSC, but I had, like, a weird year kind of gap, and I didn't they didn't really know what to do with me. I didn't know what to do with them, and my husband was going to be PCs in the Nellis. This is, like, a true story. Wow. I know people want me to say, well, I had this big, long dream when I was Thunderbird. Also thought about it was always in the background. Is something that, you know, wasn't, was an option. And I, you know, because of a lot of people who put a lot of effort into me, I was indeed qualified, you know, to get in there and to give it a try. But it wasn't something that was like an ultimate goal. I did not know they had not had a woman Thunderbird pilot when I applied, did not even occur to me. Remember, I had never known an Air Force without women fighter pilots in it. That's right, that's and we had all achieved the age where we had acquired the hours needed, and it just lined up with the timing. And I'm like, Well, that would be kind of fun and different to do. And. So I always tell people, you know, when you get those butterflies in your stomach that says, This could be something cool, something different, that is your cue to go do it. Don't worry about what anybody else is saying. And so, you know, I was able to put that application in. And in fact, I was I put that application in, and when I went and told everyone I was going to apply, generally speaking, people were really tickled and happy and happy and supportive. But as the days went by, people started to think about it. I heard, you know, it's too hard to be a Thunderbird, you probably won't get picked. I mean, statistically, no one gets picked to do that. They've never had a woman before. Are you sure you want to do that and this and that? And I remember the day I turned my application in. This was back when you still had hard copies, and you still had to mail them, okay, 2005 took it over to the group commander's Chief of Staff, slid it across the desk. I was super nervous, because the voice in my head was like, Nicole, other people become Thunderbird pilots, not you. That was the other people become Thunderbird pilots, not you. What are you doing? Why are you risking this? But I kept thinking, what's the worst that's going to happen? I don't get picked, like most people don't get picked, and I go back to flying strike Eagles with my community, which I love, like life is good, right? Either way, it's a win, win. So as I slid that application across the desk, said, I'm applying to be a Thunderbird. Here's my application. I remember the staff looked up to me and said, you know Nicole, It's hard to be a Thunderbird. You know Nicole, you probably won't get picked. And the exact words were, you know Nicole, they've never had a woman before, and the colonel can only stratify one person in that moment. Let's, I think there's leadership lessons here, because this person was not trying to be mean, right? What was coming out was, I think the unconscious bias all of us have to check ourselves on every day at all ages. I think what was coming out were the cultural paradigms of the Air Force at that time. And I think what was coming out, you know, were other people's expectations about what I should or shouldn't be doing. And in that moment, the truth is, I grabbed my application and I took it back, I went across to the officers club and grabbed a beer like any good fighter pilot would, and I remember thinking, thank God I didn't put myself out there. Thank God Nicole, you know, now I'm a 30 year old captain, so I'm still a young person, you know. Thank God you didn't risk failure. Who are you to think you could be a Thunderbird, silly girl, right? And in that moment, the weirdest thing happened. And I tell this story on stage, sometimes the door opened to the officers club, and in walk the Wing Commander, Brigadier General Mark Matthews, for whatever reason, comes over and starts talking to me. Now, this is weird, right? I'm a captain. He's a brigadier general. I don't know why he was talking to me, you know, like walking amongst the people that day, or, you know, just making small talk. And so I'm trying to hold my own talking to him a little bit nervous. It's a little you're probably still feeling a little bit down from totally down. And in that moment, over walks my squadron commander, a wonderful man by the name of Dan Debree. His call sign was, trash. Get it? Trash, debris. Trash. Walks over, super excited, very supportive of my application. And he's like, Hey, General, did you know Nicole's applying to be a Thunderbird now? Man, I mean, you could have slowed down time. I was like, ixnay on the underbird Fae like, this is terrible. Neither of these guys knew that I had removed my application. And Dan's standing there all proud. He's my squadron commander supporting me. A great man again. And Mark Matthews looks down at me, general Matthews, and he goes, that's great. How's your application going? And I'm like, I looked at him, and here's what happened. I said, you know, sir, it's hard to be thunder, but I probably won't get picked. They haven't had a woman, so I don't want to waste anybody's time. Naviere Walkewicz 23:11 Oh, you said, I said it. Nicole Malachowski 23:13 I said all of it. And this is kind of an embarrassing story to tell, but I'm just this is the truth, right? This is the vulnerable truth of how this happened. And and he looked down at me, and I will never forget this. And I hope folks listening who have big dreams and gnarly goals remember this. He looked down at me and he said, Nicole, actually. He said, Fifi. My call sign, Fifi. Nobody wants to lead a scripted life. And he walked away and left me in extraordinarily uncomfortable silence. And those words nobody wants to lead a scripted life have become my life's mantra. Every time I get the knot in my stomach that says that dreams too big or that idea is too innovative, don't rock the boat, I remember what he said, because those words, like they lifted the weight of the world off my shoulders, told me it was okay to dream big. It was okay to buck the status quo. It was okay to be different. He was telling me, it's okay to risk failure in pursuit of personal professional growth, and it's not so much. I think he's telling you and me to write ourselves into the script. What he was saying was, don't ever write yourself out of the script. And as leaders and teammates, don't you ever write anybody else or their wild ideas out of the script, either. And so nobody wants to lead a scripted life. And I, I hope what you're hearing in these stories, and maybe what I'm realizing just chatting with you, is these little turning points, these pivot moments where these really important people, the mark Matthews, you know, the Mikey whiteheads, the Mick Jaggers, the Sue Rosses, the Kim Jamesons, they all come at that right moment. You got to be open to that you know, and and how important your actions and your words are to making or breaking somebody else's journals. Naviere Walkewicz 24:48 Yes, yeah, so you took that application back. Nicole Malachowski 24:52 Sure did. Sure did. I did not get the number one stratification from the colonel, but I did from the general. And. So that worked out for me. When I really started thinking about, I think I was putting myself back in the kid in high school with her brown bag lunch out on the football field watching the Thunderbirds fly over that can tend to see that those six jets smoked behind in red, white and blue, screaming over your high school. You know, you wanted to be a fighter pilot. Since you're a kid, I'm staring up at them, thinking, there's people up there. You know, I want to be one of those people. This idea that there would be a little kid watching me as a Thunderbird pilot, and maybe someday go, maybe I could fulfill whatever my dream is. Maybe I could join the Air Force too, a little girl going, maybe I could be a fighter pilot someday. And I think the gravity and the weight of the mission of the Thunderbirds started to really impact me, because it had indeed impacted me as a kid, and the idea that I could be a part of that. And I think the other thing was, and maybe this sounds cheesy or trite, but it's not, you know, sitting at Al UD, drinking my one beer at three in the morning after I land from my night combat mission, sitting with all these great Americans from all over the country, from every different background, and thinking, I could go tell their story, and that's what Thunderbirds get to do. You get to represent the world's greatest Air Force and tell the stories of these airmen who are out there getting the job done, those tech piece those crew chiefs, you know, the folks that are working at the tower, the folks in the food hall, our medical professionals, the cyber the whole thing, right? And all of a sudden it got really exciting to me, like I could go out there with this team, with this mission, and we could represent our friends with the honor and the dignity and the respect that they deserve. And I think those two things kind of collided together, and I started getting really excited about excited about this Thunderbird thing. Ended up back at Lake and Heath painfully excruciating waiting for the vinyls. And when we got back from Iraq, they give you the kind of three weeks of downtime. My husband was a gracious man and took me on a Cruise of the Baltic Sea. We're sitting in our cabin in Oslo Norway, and the phone in the cabin rings. The phone in your cabin, phone in my cabin rings. It's about 10 o'clock at night, but full sun outside, because it's summertime in Norway. And immediately we looked at each other, and both of our heart we've talked about this, both our hearts sank, because why does a phone call come to military people on vacation? It's not never it's never good. Yeah, and I was a flight commander at the time. So was he we immediately thought something disastrous had happened, an aircraft accident, a death, you know, a car accident. And we let it ring another time, and he's like, You need to pick it up. And I picked it up. And I said, Hello. And they go, is this Captain malikowski? I said, Yes. And they go standby for the commander of Air Combat Command. Oh my gosh. And I looked at my husband, and I was like, What is going on? Well, I knew this was the consolation call. There was, I think, I think there was five or six of us who had made it to finals. Three people were getting good position. The other were not. And it is tradition that the commander of Air Combat Command calls all six, coach is very gracious and professionally courteous. And so I thought this was my consolation call. So I'm waiting, and it feels like an eternity, and all of a sudden I hear Stevie there, and I said, Yes. He goes, Ron keys which was General. Ron Keyes, Commander, Air Combat Command. I'm a young captain. I'm like, you've got to be kidding me. And I go, sir, how are you? He goes. We have a pretty amazing Air Force that we can find you in the middle of the Oslo Norway fjord, don't we? I said, Yes, sir, we do. He goes. Well, I know you're on vacation, so I want to keep it simple. I want to offer you a job. And I said, Yes, sir. He goes. How would you like to be Thunderbird number three? And I said, I stayed as professional as I could in my voice, but I was looking at my husband gesticulating, jumping up and down like you're not gonna believe I said, Sir, I would absolutely love that. He goes, Okay, great. You're the next Thunderbird number three. Look forward to watching you fly and get back to your vacation. And he hung up the phone. You know, the Thunderbirds are, at that time, 125 people from 25 different career fields who came together to make that mission happen. Wow, never been in a squadron with that many high performing, highly motivated people in my life. I am still dear friends with my crew chief, still friends with people on the team. It is such a crucible experience. It's a one off, you know. Well, fast forward. Finish up the Thunderbirds. I get a phone call. He goes, it's Viking blurling. I'm like, How the heck did this guy that I met once get my phone he goes, Hey, when I was an Air Force officer, a young fighter pilot, I did acse as a White House fellow, and I think you should be a White House fellow. I said, Well, what's the White House Fellowship? So he explains it to me, and I'm like, there is no way I will get picked as one of 12 to 15 people across the United States, across all career fields, including civilians, to be a White House fellow. Colin Powell was a White House fellow. I am not a White House fellow. This is ridiculous. So I entertained his conversation. He says, I want you to think about I'm gonna call you back tomorrow, same time. Boom. Phone rings. Viking borling, you're applying to be a White House fellow, no, sir. I'm not. Third day ping. Phone calls. You're applying to be a White House fellow. Anyways, I applied to be a White House fellow. Went through that whole process, semi finals, regional panel interviews, and then the finals, and was selected to be a White House fellow. I got assigned outside of the White House to the US, General Services, Administration, yes, like, it was exciting. And I was like, this is where the nuts and bolts happen? Well, the GSA also runs what's called the office of the president elect. Between election and inauguration, the incoming president and their team needs to have a place to get ready, like our current incoming administration is doing. It's a physical office building where they make decisions about cabinet secretaries, or they get their intelligence briefings and all of that. Guess who got put on the presidential transition support team to be up close and personal for the peaceful transition of power between George Bush and Barack Obama? Wow. The extraordinary part about the White House Fellowship was most of the fellows were civilian, and I had been nothing but military since I was 17 years old and showed up at the Air Force Academy. So to be able to look at leadership and teamwork and professionalism from a completely different lens, to see how people from the education field or from healthcare would solve a problem was fascinating. You know, we in the military can look to solve problems a very specific way, and a lot of us are a little bit very specific in how we do it. And so to learn how to look at problems and solve things in different ways was extraordinary. Naviere Walkewicz 31:23 So your career trajectory is just really incredible. Because you've kind of talked about how you've been put in these places based off of circumstance, but then when you get there, it's all about, how do you make the most of it, seize the opportunity and see what's available. Nicole Malachowski 31:38 A lot of times, you know, as human beings, we go, Well, I don't have this, or I can't do this right now, or not resource this way, man, find a way. Yeah, ask yourself the right question. What is it I can do right now with what I have? Naviere Walkewicz 31:49 Well, that makes me feel like that's a really good lead into kind of what circumstantially happened to you, unexpectedly. Yes, so you're medically retired from the Air Force. Do you want to talk about how that happened? Nicole Malachowski 32:00 And sure, sure, you know, the the greatest honor of my career was serving as the commander of the 3/33 fighter squadron. I enjoyed that, and I remember also during that time being physically fit, mentally fit, spiritually fit. And I remember feeling ill in the summer of 2012 like I had the flu, but within three months, I started having severe neurological problems, so things like word finding, slurring my words, inability to read write, inability to type, dropping things with my right hand, dragging my right leg, getting lost, driving home, and I remember going into a grocery store and having a complete panic attack because I didn't know what a grocery store was or why I was in there so very Alzheimer's dementia like symptoms. So in fact, what was happening was my brain was becoming inflamed with an infection. So over the next four years, my symptoms would wax and wane. They would come and go, they would change in severity. Obviously, I could no longer fly. I was grounded, but they said, Hey, you can stay in the Air Force. You just can't fly. And I said, that's great, because honestly, I just want to lead airmen. Lead airmen and be a part of a team. So, you know, there's a lot of details, you know, to this story, but my symptom list was like 63 symptoms long, covering every system in my body. And so they cast the net wide, and that's where tick borne illness came into it. And at that time, I was in a wheelchair. I couldn't talk. My husband was wheeling me around, and I remember when the doctor said, we come on in. We have the diagnosis. We know what's wrong with her. The doctor says she'll never fly again. And my husband said, Well, how long until she's better? And she goes, Well, treatment is going to take at least two years. And it was in that moment, it wasn't that I wasn't going to fly again, that hurt. But when they said two years, I knew that the military was going to medically retire me, I knew it was over, and I couldn't speak or say anything, and I was just devastated. I remember my goal was to be the commandant of the Air Force Academy. That was my dream. And all that just came crashing, you know, crashing down. And in that moment, so for nine months I couldn't walk, talk, read or write. I spent another year and a half in rehab, and during that time, obviously went through my medical evaluation board, but I was medically retired, I fought to stay in and then I realized my body wasn't gonna let me and once I accepted that it was over, you know, I was able to move forward so radical acceptance was a hard thing to come by. But the day of my retirement, December 29 2017 came, I was home alone because I was bedridden and house bound for two years. Um, was very hurtful. Remains hurtful. How my Air Force career ended. I love the Air Force based on all the stories that I told, but this moment is very painful for me. It still is. And, you know, I thought, well, what are you going to do about it? You know, you can't. Change that you were bit by tick, can't change that you have a brain injury. What are you going to do? Girl, you know, the fighter pilot in you is not going to quit. And that's when I decided, well, I'm going to, you know, I got to do something. And the phone rang, and the phone rang, and it was during this time, a gal by the name of Buff Bucha, retired colonel, had been in a helicopter accident broke her neck in Afghanistan. She said, Hey, how you doing? I said, I'm not good. She goes talk to me, and I remember for two hours just vomiting everything out to this person I didn't really know very well. Well, she was calling from the Air Force Wounded Warrior program, wow, and the Wounded Warrior program swooped in to save me, and I ended up becoming a trained ambassador and a trained mentor, which I still am to this day. I'm able to help other airmen who are being discharged, but I just want to give a shout out to the Air Force wind Warrior Program, psychologically and mental health wise, I don't know that I would have recovered, and that I would have recovered to the place that I am today without them. And so I want for the active duty, listening for people in the reserve and the guard. It is for you, yeah, it is for everyone, and it is literally a life saving program. Naviere Walkewicz 32:45 Maybe talk about what you've been doing then since. Nicole Malachowski 36:16 Yeah, I do leadership consulting and professional speaking, but predominantly, that helps pay the bills, and I enjoy it. Predominantly, I do patient advocacy work at the national level, so I'm on several government boards. I'm on several nonprofit panels. We've tripled them, and IH funding through the state and like TicK Act and things like that. I'm currently on a National Academies of Science Committee. Can't talk about that because our report will come out in the spring. I hope everyone will read it. But Lyme disease, I went from being a fighter pilot to being an expert on ticks and Lyme disease. Who knew the path to success is always going to be non linear. Naviere Walkewicz 36:49 Yes, you also mentioned you have children. You have twins. Do so how is it talk about, like family life in this new kind of in the way that you're working now, right? You're not in uniform anymore. You're still pushing amazing things forward. You're consulting what's it like being a mom? Naviere Walkewicz 37:06 Man, it's harder, it is harder to raise 14 year old twins than it is to get shot at in combat, I will tell you that. So you know, the person that's been missing in this whole time we've been talking is the most important person in my life, which is my husband, Paul. So we will be married. We just, yeah, just had our anniversary. 23 years. I met him in my first fighter squadron in the late 90s. He's an F-15E WSO. So we met flying together. And my biggest cheerleader, my biggest supporter, the greatest human being on Earth, is my husband, Paul. Naviere Walkewicz 37:38 I want to talk about this resurgence, because I feel like that is really important for some of our listeners. When they're, you know, they're thinking about you said you got to know who you are and what's important to you. And how did you get to that clarity? Nicole Malachowski 37:52 You really need to be able to answer the question, what is it I value and why? And I'm talking about your personal values, the ones that you're going to wake up with every day and go, these are my values. And so I'll tell you what mine are. Mine are courage and compassion and curiosity, and I developed those as I went through this deep thinking and deep reinvention, when I lost my career and compassion, courage and curiosity are what drive me today. Naviere Walkewicz 38:18 We'll ask for Nicole's thoughts on reinvention, resilience and leadership. But before we do that, I'd like to take a moment and thank all of you for listening to long blue leadership. The podcast publishes on Tuesdays in both video and audio, and is available on all your favorite podcast platforms. Watch or listen to all episodes of Long blue leadership and subscribe at longblue leadership.org so we have had an incredible journey together, and really where we'd like to go. One final thought on leadership, if you might, leave your listeners with something about leadership, and I can say just from being in this short amount of time with you, your your 3 Cs are coming out in spades, your compassion, your curiosity and your courage. So thank you. Nicole Malachowski 39:01 Thank you. You know leadership is a journey. We're always put into positions that we're supposed to grow into. Don't think you have to be perfect to be a leader. It's okay to admit when you make mistakes, it's okay to ask for help, and it's okay to have failures, as long as you overcome them. And I like to remind folks at all levels of leadership, you know that the runway behind you is always unusable. All you ever have is the runway that's in front of you. Naviere Walkewicz 39:25 Well said, well said, Thank you so much for being on long blue leadership. Nicole Malachowski 39:29 Thank you for having me. And here's a shout out to the current cadets that are working hard up on the hill, yeah, wishing them best and hoping they take it one day at a time. Naviere Walkewicz 39:36 Absolutely. And for our listeners, I mean, I think that it's, it's it's certainly one thing to say, you know, you get to meet these incredible leaders, but my ask of you is to share this with your networks, because it's great if you felt something and you've had an impact in your life, but imagine the magnitude you can have by sharing some of the stories of our leaders like Nicole today with your networks and the change we can make together. So until next time, thanks for being on. Long blue leadership, thank you for joining us for this edition of long blue leadership. The podcast drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on all your favorite podcast apps. Send your comments and guest ideas to us at social media@usafa.org, and listen to past episodes at longblueleadership.org. KEYWORDS leadership, resilience, resurgence, Air Force Academy, mentorship, aviation, women in military, pilot training, overcoming adversity, personal growth, fighter pilot, mentorship, leadership, Thunderbirds, women in military, self-doubt, White House Fellowship, WASP, Air Force, personal growth, diversity, WASP, Air Force, medical retirement, resilience, leadership, Lyme Disease, tick-borne illness, self-discovery, personal values, reinvention, advocacy The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation

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Air Force Radio News 21 November 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 1:00

Today's Story: Cyber Workforce Development

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Oct 31, 24] Season 2 E41: Mobile on the Phone

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 47:56

Since Gen. Mike Holmes retired as Air Combat Command chief, the Air Force has embarked on a broad re-optimization to better compete with other great powers, paused the main effort of its Next Generation Air Dominance project, and engaged in real shooting operations. We'll get his views on the service today and its way ahead. Plus the week's headlines in airpower. All powered by GE!

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The Mitchell Institute’s Aerospace Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024

Today's Story: Strategic Medical Training

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Episode 195 – E-7 on Contract, Space Force Reorg, F-35 Deliveries Resume: The Rendezvous

The Aerospace Advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 58:46

Episode Summary: In episode 195 of the Aerospace Advantage, E-7 on Contract, Space Force Reorg, F-35 Deliveries Resume: The Rendezvous, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with members of the Mitchell Institute team about the latest defense news from the Beltway and the broader national security community. Recent weeks have been a whirlwind. F-35 deliveries resumed, the commander of Air Combat Command backed F-22 Block 20s, and NGAD is paused…for now. The Sentinel program also moved forward after the Nunn McCurdy breach, but with some new guidance. Developments have also occurred in the Space Force. This includes Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency, and Space Rapid Capabilities Office merging into a single entity and Chief of Space Operations General Saltzman appointing Air Marshall Paul Godfrey as his Assistant CSO for Future Concepts and Partnerships. Added to this, our panelists discuss the latest defense developments in Washington D.C. and beyond. These are huge issues, so join us to learn more! Credits: Host: Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Jennifer "Boots" Reeves, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Guest: Mark "Gonzo" Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International Guest: Jeff Rowlison, VP, Space & Intel Programs, American Defense International Guest: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #aerospace #connectivity Thank you for your continued support!

Ep 340: Air Force SPECWAR Exhibition Team Leader Maj Rob WIlson

Ones Ready

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 67:24

Welcome back to the Team Room! This episode is a must-listen as we welcome Combat Rescue Officer Major Rob Wilson to discuss the Special Warfare Exhibition Team. Major Wilson dives into the challenges and motivations of being part of this elite team, emphasizing the relentless spirit needed to persevere and believe in the mission. We explore the rigorous recruitment and training process for special operations forces, highlighting the critical role of looking cool in special operations.Throughout the discussion, Major Wilson sheds light on the various commands and units within the team, the indispensable role of support personnel, and the unique aspects of the scope of his team's capabilities. He candidly addresses funding and recruiting challenges, comprehensively examining the team's life and operations.The conversation wraps up with Major Wilson emphasizing the importance of recruiting individuals with the right mindset to tackle the demands of Air Force Special Warfare. He highlights how showcasing the Air Force's diverse capabilities can attract the next generation of recruits. Major Wilson leaves us with reading recommendations and sage advice for those pursuing seemingly impossible goals, reminding us of the power of resilience and dedication.Chapters00:00 Believing in the Mission and Overcoming Challenges00:29 Funding Disparities and Advocating for Resources01:11 Recruitment and Training for Special Operations17:50 Air Combat Command and SOCOM Assets19:03 Trent is a Child21:40 Recruiting and Volunteering for the Team23:36 Executing Special Events in Full Combat Kit25:43 The Importance of Support Personnel29:35 Becoming a Better Operator by Supporting the Team32:21 Honoring History and Sacrifice at Normandy34:47 The Unique Challenges of Military Free Fall38:19 The Need for Non-PJs/Non-Crows on the Team41:19 Challenges in Recruiting Support Personnel42:46 Recruiting for Air Force Special Warfare: Mindset and Challenges46:48 Showcasing the Diverse Capabilities of the Air Force50:48 The Impact of the Archangels Team01:04:58 Recommended Reading for Aspiring Air Force Special Warfare Candidates01:06:52 Achieving Seemingly Impossible Goals: Knowing Oneself and Finding PurposeJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYThe content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the...

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Aerospace Nation: Gen Kenneth S. Wilsbach

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 58:52

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to enjoy our Aerospace Nation with Gen Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander, Air Combat Command. Whether discussing missions like air superiority, air battle management, electromagnetic spectrum operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or combat search and rescue—the airmen of ACC execute missions that are foundational to modern warfare. Ask any combatant commander and they want more ACC airpower. However, years of budget pressures and non-stop operational deployments have yielded a force that is stretched thin. This decade marks a major wave of modernization to reset units throughout ACC, with many of these investments combining long standing tenets of air warfare with new realities of the information age. Pair those realities with a burgeoning threat environment and it is clear General Wilsbach and his team are looking at a distinct number of challenges and opportunities. What's beyond certainty is that ACC will be an essential actor in any operation today and tomorrow. Listen to our thought-provoking conversation with one of America's top air commanders to learn where ACC is today and where it's going in the future.

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Ones Ready Reacts- Open Ranks, Shaving Waiver Crackdown in ACC?!

Ones Ready

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 65:58

Open ranks? A crackdown on shaving waivers? A return to standards and discipline?! The commander of Air Combat Command directed his forces to level all the bubbles. Fix all the problems. As always, the team here at Ones Ready had an opinion on it- so here we go. We hope you enjoy this special edition of the Ones Ready Podcast! Chapters00:00 Introduction and Discussion of the Letter12:09 Debate on Enforcing Standards25:38 The Importance of Professionalism and Image33:25 The Importance of Maintaining Standards36:04 The Role of Job Performance in Standards39:06 Accountability and Leadership43:25 Representing Oneself and Peers53:28 The Need for Top-Down Enforcement56:24 Personal Reputation and Networking01:00:29 Representing Family and the Air Force01:02:37 Leadership's Role in Changing CultureJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYThe content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the...

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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Team-NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

Contracting Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 12:01

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott talk to Leeann Ori and Anne Renn to get a bird's eye view of what it takes to support Air Combat Command. They discuss challenges they've faced in the remotely piloted aircraft maintenance program. Learn why Leeann and Anne embrace conflict with multifunctional teams and worm their way through a selection of motivating books that helped get their teamwork, to dreamwork. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.2024 NEXUS site: https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site: https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel: https://media.dau.edu/ DAU website: https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

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Maj. Gen. Dr. Paul Friedrichs, MD - Director, Office Of Pandemic Preparedness & Response Policy (OPPR), The White House - Preparing For And Responding To Significant Public Health Related Disruptions

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 31:25

Send us a Text Message.Maj. Gen. Dr. Paul Friedrichs, MD is the Inaugural Director of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, at the White House ( OPPR - https://www.whitehouse.gov/oppr/ ), a permanent executive office aimed at leading, coordinating, and implementing actions to prepare for and respond to pathogens that could lead to a pandemic or significant public health-related disruptions in the U.S., and principal advisor on pandemic preparedness and response, appointed by President Biden. Dr. Friedrichs was previously the Joint Staff Surgeon at the Pentagon where he provided medical advice to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Joint Staff and the Combatant Commanders, coordinating all issues related to health services, including operational medicine, force health protection and readiness among the combatant commands, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the services. He also led the development and publication of the initial Joint Medical Estimate and served as medical advisor to the Department of Defense COVID-19 Task Force. Dr. Friedrichs received his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps and his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the Uniformed Services University. He has commanded at the squadron and group level, served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery and led joint and interagency teams which earned numerous awards, including “Best Air Force Hospital.” As Chair of the Military Health System's Joint Task Force on High Reliability Organizations, he oversaw developing a roadmap to continuously improve military health care. As the Command Surgeon for Pacific Air Forces, U.S. Transportation Command and Air Combat Command, the general and his teams identified gaps, developed mitigation plans and enhanced readiness for future conflicts and contingencies. Support the Show.

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Contracting Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 12:01

Jim and Scott talk to Leeann Ori and Anne Renn to get a bird's eye view of what it takes to support Air Combat Command. They discuss challenges they've faced in the remotely piloted aircraft maintenance program. Learn why Leeann and Anne embrace conflict with multifunctional teams and worm their way through a selection of motivating books that helped get their teamwork, to dreamwork. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.2024 NEXUS site: https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site: https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel: https://media.dau.edu/ DAU website: https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

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Bonus Episode: Iran Attacks Israel

The Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 26:31

Iran's intentions, the implications for other global conflicts, and the necessity of a strategic and supportive American response. In this special episode of The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore talk with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger about Iran's missile attack on Israel over the past weekend. Today's Guest: Adam Kinzinger served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Kinzinger originally represented Illinois's 11th congressional district and later Illinois's 16th congressional district. After President Donald Trump was defeated in the 2020 presidential election, Kinzinger became known for his vocal opposition to Trump's claims of voter fraud and attempts to overturn the results. Kinzinger served in the U.S. Air Force, flying missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and Guam. He has served in the Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, and Wisconsin Air National Guard. He is presently a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard and founder of CountryFirst. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Producer: Clarissa Moll and Matt Stevens Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill and Raed Gilliam Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Show Design: Bryan Todd Graphic Design: Amy Jones Social Media: Kate Lucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck '12 - Moving Fast and Flying High

THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 42:23

A conversation with Maj. Julian “Cosmo” Gluck '12, a flyer with the heart of a pilot, the soul of a golden age aviator, and an insatiable yearning to learn. Why? In part to support developing leaders of tomorrow. ----more---- SUMMARY Major Julian "Cosmo" Gluck '12, shares his background and experiences in the Air Force and as a bomber pilot. He discusses his childhood, involvement in various activities, and his decision to join the military. Major Gluck also talks about his leadership roles at the Air Force Academy and the challenges he faced. He then delves into his experience flying B-52s and explains the difference between a pilot and an aviator. Finally, he clarifies the distinction between rated and non-rated officers. He discusses his involvement with the Order of Daedalians, a professional fellowship organization for military aviators. He also shares his experience transitioning to Harvard Business School and the Air Force Reserve and about the importance of leadership across different lanes. Julian reflects on what he has learned about himself and his future plans. He emphasizes the significance of giving back and volunteering, as well as the impact of the Air Force Academy and alumni involvement. OUR FAVORITE QUOTES "I would say the juxtaposition between the military lifestyle—which often is more regimented—and a desire to both give back and be creative. So these secondary and tertiary desires that I really wanted to have in my personal life and professional life to continue to self-actualize and feel comfortable were always at sort of a crossroads, but the Academy made that possible." "I think there is a lot of strength in knowing that you do not know something. And through my time in business school, there is a lot that I think many of those who are coming from civilian careers—that more directly relate to business—would think is just information that everyone is armed with that is absent for many of us who were not as directly involved in running for-profit organizations or who weren't involved in sales, investment banking, or any of these other careers." "I would say, I'm going to do a plug for the AOG: If there are things that you want your AOG to do, you are the person who can help facilitate that as well, just like I aim to, like many others. An alumni organization, a nonprofit, a charity is only as strong as its membership corps." "I think overall down the road, as long as I'm making a positive impact in my circle and in my community, that's the most important thing to me. Like, I don't want to give up the uniform. I've loved serving in the Air Force, and I'll stay in the Air Force Reserve—hopefully as long as they'll keep me—and it would be great to have more opportunities to lead again." "I would leave you with, if you have some time available, if there's money that you're seeking to donate, there is a cause that will resonate with you. Just go to the search engine of your choice, maybe it's Ask Jeeves … [or] go to Lycos—I think that was a search engine—in your Netscape Navigator. Go look up on AOL these interests, and you'll be able to find a charity that works for you.” - Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck '12 SHARE THIS EPISODE FACEBOOK | LINKEDIN | TWITTER | EMAIL CHAPTERS 00:00: Introduction and Background 04:01: Childhood and Life Before the Academy 08:01: Leadership Roles at the Academy 14:53: Flying B-52s 19:50: Difference Between Rated and Non-Rated 21:30: The Order of Daedalians 26:14: Transitioning to Harvard Business School 30:06: Leadership Across Different Lanes 33:08: Learning About Oneself 37:15: Future Plans 40:10: Giving Back and Volunteering 42:37: The Air Force Academy and Alumni Involvement TAKEAWAYS FOR YOU - The Order of Daedalians is the professional fraternal order of military aviators and commemorates the service and valor of World War I pilots while providing fellowship for current and former flyers today. - Programs like the Civil Air Patrol—the civilian auxiliary of the Air Force—provide another avenue for service members, veterans, and civilians to give back in meaningful ways. - Transitioning from the military to civilian life can provide opportunities for strategic development and new ways to support organizations. - Leadership takes different forms in various contexts, from leading in the military to leading in the classroom. - Humility and the willingness to learn from others are important qualities for personal growth and effective leadership. - Giving back and volunteering in various organizations can provide a sense of fulfillment and make a positive impact in the community. - The Air Force Academy and alumni involvement play a significant role in shaping individuals and fostering a sense of pride and service. MAJ. GLUCK'S BIO Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck is a reservist in the Defense Innovation Unit in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He additionally serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Department of the Air Force Company Grade Officers' Council, supporting the 47,000 captains and lieutenants of the Air & Space Forces. Maj. Gluck grew up in LaGrange, Georgia and received his commission in 2012 as a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. During his career he was selected as the 2018 Air Force Times Airman of the Year, received the 2019 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award, was named to the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30, and chosen as one of the 2023 Ten Outstanding Young Americans by JCI USA. Prior to his current position, Maj. Gluck served on Air Combat Command staff; served as Aide-de-Camp to the Commander of Seventh Air Force; led 64 aircrew flight equipment and SERE personnel; and was Executive Officer for the Department of Defense's largest bomb group. He is an instructor pilot in the B-52H Stratofortress and is a graduate of Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training. Maj. Gluck flew combat missions in Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and FREEDOM'S SENTINEL out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar and has deployed in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS - Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster - Air Medal - Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster - Air Force Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters - Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster - German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in Gold PUBLICATIONS “Opening the Door to Cultural Understanding and Mutual Cooperation,” Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, June 2021 “The Gray Legion: Information Warfare Within Our Gates,” Journal of Strategic Security, December 2021 “Kasa-obake: A Spirited Case against Abandoning the U.S.-Japan Nuclear Umbrella,” On the Horizon, May 2022 “South Korea's Second Sight: Risks and Rewards for the ROK-US Alliance with Russia,” Issues & Insights, June 2023 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS - British-American Project - Center for a New American Security - Council for the United States and Italy - Order of Daedalians - Pacific Forum CONNECT WITH JULIAN LINKEDIN | @JULIANRGLUCK ON INSTAGRAM ABOUT LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP Long Blue Leadership drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Spotify and all your favorite podcast platforms. Search @AirForceGrads on your favorite social channels for Long Blue Leadership news and updates! TRANSCRIPT OUR SPEAKERS Guest, Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck '12 | Your Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99 Naviere Walkewicz 00:01 My guest today is Maj. Julian “Cosmo” Gluck, USAFA Class of 2012 graduate of distinction based in Boston. He is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the Defense Innovation Unit and pursuing his MBA at the Harvard Business School. There is so much in Maj. Gluck's background that we'll just touch the surface for now. He flew B-52s for more than six years, and in 2023 he was named one of 10 outstanding young Americans, which puts him in the company of American presidents, statesmen and generals, including the Air Force Academy Association and Foundation's Gen. Mike Gould, Class of '76, who received the honor in 1985. In 2020, Maj. Gluck was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for law and policy. In 2018, he was named Air Force Times airman of the year. He is a published author, public speaker and contributor to international discourse on public policy, sharing his lessons in leadership with students in elementary school, at university, senior leaders in defense, nonprofits, and national level elected policymakers. We'll talk with Maj. Gluck about his work as a member of the Air Force Reserve, and how that relates to his membership in the Order of Daedalians, a fraternal organization founded after World War I comprised of aviators. He is a gregarious man of warmth, humility and humor, always willing to share what he knows with those aspiring to become aviators, lead or be better leaders, and always ready with an enthusiastic, “Howdy!” This should be a very enjoyable conversation. Joining us from Boston, Julian, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 01:42 Well, I feel like I have to say howdy now, but I was gonna' say it anyway. So good to be here. Naviere Walkewicz 01:46 Howdy. So glad you're here with us today. Thank you for making the time. We are really excited to learn more about your thoughts on leadership. But as we like to, we want to kind of take a step back, rewind the time a little bit and learn about young Julian. Why don't we start there? Tell us about your childhood life before the Academy. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 02:06 Sure. So, I grew up all around primarily the southeastern United States. My dad's a pilot and was going through different positions. My mom's an occupational therapist. They had met in Texas, but I was born in Florida. And then over the course of my childhood, I lived in Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, South Carolina and Georgia, where I finished out elementary school, middle school and then high school. And when I was a kid, I was involved in a myriad of different activities. I really enjoyed acting and got the chance to co-star in a public broadcasting television show with the GPB, one of the stations back in Georgia. I did a little bit of entrepreneurship, starting a company when I was 14. I became involved in the Civil Air Patrol and high school wrestling, extemporaneous speech competitions. And with all the different activities going on, I wanted to continue on the tradition in my family of military service. Applied to the Air Force Academy. Thankfully, the “Zoo” let me in. And it's been a great time since. Naviere Walkewicz 03:04 Who were some of the influences in your life that kind of led you down that path. I know you mentioned, you know, your family has had many that have served. Are those who influenced you? Are there others maybe that you read or influenced you as well. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 03:16 The members of my family are the largest influence on my decision to join the military. I'm fifth generation. As you go through different lines in the family, people on both sides had served primarily in the United States and hearing their stories of both sacrifice of putting the organization over oneself, the service to country really resonated with me as a kid. And so I knew even when I was very young that I wanted to serve in the military, as well as a lot of the reading I did as a child, I would say. And then going through my time at the Academy was also very much a philosophical focus throughout. A lot of philosophy mixed in as well with the standard books that one would read as a kid. Naviere Walkewicz 04:01 Five generations. Would you say that it was destiny then to go into the military via the Air Force Academy or just the military in general? Or was it really intentional on your part? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 04:11 I think there were definitely some elements of the Academy being the destination. Now as far as Air Force Academy versus a few of the others, I would say lesser options with our rivals on the East Coast there. I wasn't initially sure which one I was going to apply to. And ultimately the Air Force Academy made the most sense to me, primarily because of the Academy's awesome record of placing people into really impactful, strategic roles later on. I like the emphasis on technology. And I think as well, having a Japanese program which only the Air Force Academy and maybe the Naval Academy had, I wanted to take Japanese classes, so that was something that was on my mind. Naviere Walkewicz 04:54 Did you take Japanese class? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 04:56 [Speaking Japanese here.] So, I did indeed study Japanese. It was my minor at the Academy, and sometimes really useful either in like bilateral track to diplomatic scenarios or ordering sushi at really nice restaurants. Naviere Walkewicz 05:16 I don't think I would be as successful. All I remember is [speaking Japanese here], which is, “Where is the bathroom.” Maj. Julian Gluck '12 05:22 That's really important. Naviere Walkewicz 05:26 So let's talk about the Academy. Maybe what were some of the roles in leadership you had? Or let's just talk about your Academy experience in general. Kind of set the stage for us. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 05:34 So, the first leadership role I ever had at the Academy was the Mitchell Hall Food Focus Committee. So, Doolie year, freshman year, I'm sitting in the SAR, the squadron assembly room — I'm not sure if the audience is all super-familiar with the acronyms or if they've changed over time — but I'm in the SAR, and they're like, “Hey, we have a volunteer opportunity.” And I'm just thinking in my mind, I've been at the Academy for a few weeks, this is my chance to be an impactful leader early on, and they just needed someone to test out the food at Mitchell Hall. I raised my hand really proudly. And over the course of the year, I gave my own attempt at food criticism to the excellent staff and Mitchell Hall trying to shape the meals cadets would have. Now, I'm not sure if I've had any jobs since then that is quite as impactful. I'm still trying to chase that incredible opportunity to rate how hard the cookies were, or that the chicken fillet sandwiches were pretty solid. But after that one, I would go into primarily roles that were focused on sort of command-oriented leadership, I was the first sergeant I believe, squadron superintendent for basic cadet training. I served on group staff a couple of times culminating as the Group Commander for Cadet Group 1, First Group, so I had a great time doing that. My summers were spent flying gliders, doing the SERE program when we still had CST, and as well as getting the chance to do an internship at the Senate. So, I was the one cadet that was sent there as sort of an interim military legislative assistant, and did basic another time, as well as the Director of Military Guidance Officers. Another role that I did through sophomore through first year was the Personal Ethics and Education Representative Program, the Peer Program, at a really good time. And I thought that it was really valuable getting to speak with cadets who are having troubles in their personal life, professional life, and really be able to help for more challenging issues, such as ones that may involve the law or medical needs. And then for ones that I felt like I could have a good handle on being able to practice my interpersonal communication and super useful later on in my career. Naviere Walkewicz 08:06 You held many leadership positions, and I'm sure there are many accolades that came with that. What were some of the challenges that you experienced in those positions? And how did you balance being a leader all the time with your own needs, and developing yourself? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 08:20 I would say the juxtaposition between the military lifestyle which often is more regimented, and a desire to both give back and be creative. So, these secondary and tertiary desires that I really wanted to have in my personal life and professional life continue to self-actualize and feel comfortable. We're always at sort of a crossroads. But the Academy thankfully made that possible. Now I did that at the expense of probably getting eight hours of sleep per night, maybe about half of that most of the time, and a lot of all-nighters, but I think there were some people who are just hardcore DGs and still got eight hours of sleep. I'm not one of those. I did not get a lot of it. But when I was there doing the cadet leadership jobs, I needed an outlet. So, for Doolie year, I acted with Blue Bards, I tried to relive a little bit of that child acting background and that was a lot of fun. We did Grease and 12 Angry Men. Then through both four degree year, all the way up through first year, and a little bit as a casual lieutenant, I sung with the In the Stairwell acapella group, and was a beatboxer and sung bass as well. And that was a phenomenal time getting to perform for the senior leaders that came in at the White House a couple times, and then later on getting to relive that as well as an alumnus at the America's Got Talent semifinals doing an exhibition before the then current crop of cadets just totally crushed it out there on the stage. So, I think throughout that time at the Academy, just being able to go, “Hey, I need to really focus on academics, I need I grow in my leadership capabilities.” But I also want creative things. And then community service-oriented things. And that was where I became involved with programs like the Knights of Columbus, when I was a cadet finding ways to give back and the local community and lead volunteer projects across the state of Colorado and then eventually, nationally, internationally. Naviere Walkewicz 10:20 I really appreciate you sharing that. Because I think sometimes there might be a misconception or a perception even that, you know, you can be a leader and you have to be really strict and focus and you can't really focus on other things that you're really passionate about, or you know, that bring joy as well. Right. So maybe you can't have both, but I really appreciate that you shared that you can. So, do you prefer beatboxing or bass? What does that sound like? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 10:44 Well, these days, so I recently joined the Harvard Business School acapella group, which is called Heard on the Street. And I'm still beatboxing. But I'm getting a little bit more into the singing part primarily because over the past 10 years, it's mostly been playing along with my guitar, and singing karaoke. So, I definitely enjoy beatboxing but I'm enjoying doing more singing these days as well. Naviere Walkewicz You're holding back on… Maj. Julian Gluck '12 Go to YouTube and see some old clips. I think I'll refrain from beatboxing on your… I haven't checked this mic to see if like a…. [Beatboxing] Naviere Walkewicz 11:25 So, that was amazing. No, I think that the mic came through fantastically. And no, that is wonderful. We really appreciate that. And again, it also plays into, you know, we really can be fully immersed in a lot of things, right? We don't have to just be down one lane when it comes to leadership and, you know, pursuing our dreams. So, let's talk a little bit about while you were in the military. You share that you flew B-52s for over six years. What was that experience like? And then I'm gonna' ask you a follow-on about flying because there's something as a non-flier, non-rated grad, I just have a question on so first, tell us about what it was like flying B-52. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 12:05 So, flying the B-52, aka the “Buff,” was a blast. It's a very challenging aircraft, I think, compared to many others in the inventory. It is an older platform. It's older than my father. And based on earlier versions that are older than both my parents, and probably many of the current cadets' grandparents. My grandfather, in fact, asked me when I told him I fly the B-52, “They're still flying those?” And I was like, “Indeed, Grandpa, and you enlisted in the Air Force after they'd already been in service.” But I can tell you, although they are up there in years, it's a very lethal platform. It's an effective platform. It's constantly being brought to the forefront of innovation through the incredible work that the tech community does, that the primes and other companies are able to leverage with different technologies as far as munitions, its radar capabilities, a lot of exciting changes with new engines that will be coming about for the next generation of bomber pilots. So, I enjoyed flying it. It definitely had its moments where it tested my limits. And I'm super grateful for the instructors and weapons school graduates who helped develop me from a young, very uncertain co-pilot to being a more adept, and I would say, empowered aviator, as I continued to like, become more comfortable, and eventually have the chance before I departed the community for other opportunities to instruct as well. Naviere Walkewicz 13:39 What were some of the challenges that you faced in that? Was it more just a level of comfort? Or was it other things? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 13:44 I think in the B-52, there's a wide range of different mission-sets that you need to be familiarized with. I mean, not only the nuclear deterrence mission, that is the Secretary of Defense's No. 1 priority, and extremely critical for our ability to deter and assure you also have the close air support mission, you see just a massive suite of different weapons, you need to be able to control an aircraft that has sometimes sluggish controls. And as you're powering through different regimes in the airplane, you also need to be not only taking care of your own aircraft, but if you're flying in formation, as a formation leader, mission leader or even a mission commander, you need to be able to have an awareness of all the other aircraft and players that are out there in the “kill box” or wherever you're operating. So, I think as we're moving up from co-pilot to aircraft commander and mission lead and eventually to instructor, the stakes become higher. The challenges as far as your knowledge set your situational awareness and task management increase. And thankfully with great instructors and those in more senior positions who believed in the opportunity to continue to progress, I had the just joy of a lifetime getting to fly the B-52. Particularly with my crew in 2016 to [2017], as a young co-pilot out in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan in operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. So, by far the most impactful, meaningful six months of my life, and that would not have been possible without the B-52 community. Naviere Walkewicz 15:29 That's really powerful. Thank you. One of the questions that's on my mind, and I think for others that maybe aren't in the aviation community — so, pilot versus aviator: Can you demystify this? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 15:40 Sure, I'll do my best. And I think it also depends on which branch, the terminology differs a little bit, I believe in the Navy particularly. But for the Air Force, I would normally think of an aviator as a rated individual who would either be a pilot, a weapons systems officer or navigator, a flight surgeon, others who have a set of wings on the officer side, and that take part in some aspect of the airplane. Pilots in particular are the ones normally controlling the aircraft as far as the movements of it, which you would normally think of as aviating — whereas like weapon system officers doing the navigating. Naviere Walkewicz 16:26 That is helpful. One of the things we do is we know we have a group of listeners that may not know some of our terms. So, can you explain the difference between rated and nonrated? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 16:35 I will do my best with that as well. So, a rated officer is a person who has gone through a formal technical training program that relates to the flying of a particular mission system. Whether that is an aircraft or a UAS, or remotely piloted aircraft. So, unmanned aerial system for UAS, so these individuals have on their service dress or mess dress or on their flight suit, a set of links that indicate that there's this particular skill set that was developed over time. And the rated aviators have particular requirements. As far as medical, in addition to their technical training, you have to make sure you're able to still fly. And they also have certain other personnel system requirements. So, when I think rated, I think of a person who is in the cockpit or on the airplane with a very specific job of like, an air battle manager is a rated aviator, who on different command control platforms, has a particular mission set with controlling battlespace, that's also considered rated. Naviere Walkewicz 17:48 We want to make sure that everyone feels able to connect with what you're sharing. So that was a fantastic… Maj. Julian Gluck '12 17:54 If there's anything wrong, just go to the comments. Just continue to like — increase the social media exposure by saying, “Cosmo, you're wrong!” And I'll make it. Naviere Walkewicz 18:03 No, that's perfect. Thank you. Well, before we kind of leave this topic of aviation, I'd really like to learn a little bit more about the Order of the Daedalians. Can you talk about this organization a bit? How did it come to be part of your life? I think that's just one that we're not all familiar with. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 18:20 The Order of Daedalians is a professional order of military aviators that was founded by World War I pilots around 1934. And these particular pilots wanted to start an organization that would commemorate the service that occurred, all the valor that took place in the skies for the Great War, and then afterward to be able to continue to interact with each other and then have a network of convivial interaction between them. But over time, the Order of the Daedalians, and through its charitable arm, the Daedalian Foundation, has grown into this organization for all military aviators of around 10,000. I believe in our current membership, and our organization not only helps connect aviators from the past and present, but also to continue to commemorate that service of the founders of the organization. We do scholarships to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars to help students in ROTC programs who wish to become military aviators. And we also have in addition to those academic scholarships, flight scholarships that teach people how to fly. We have a program that supports a Junior ROTC and awards program for different rated aviation training programs to celebrate the success and excellence of the students who are in there. So as the youngest member of the board of trustees, I'm grateful to get to learn from incredible senior leaders and general officers who have flown a variety of different aircraft. And I think it is a wonderful program for those who are still on active duty or in the Reserve as well as those who have separated or who are retired, who would like to continue to swap stories. There are a lot of fantastic speakers who come in and continue to contribute to the next generation of flyer while still paying homage or respect to those who came before us. Naviere Walkewicz 20:16 What's something that's been really personal to you that you've been proud to see the Order of the Daedalians take part in? Can you share maybe a more specific story? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 20:24 So, coming into the organization, I noticed that we had, and I will say this resonates with a lot of sort of Golden Age fraternal organizations like the Knights of Columbus and many others, a wealth of experience with our older members who are very dedicated. Perhaps they're fully retired from their jobs, they have a lot of time to give back, but not as many younger members who are coming in, particularly those who are still actively wearing the uniform and flying. So thankfully, with the support of the full-time professionals at the Order of Daedalians and our trustees and directors at the foundation and the order itself, we got together to discuss a lot of ways to innovate the organization to bring it into its next phase, particularly to help drive recruitment and retention with a lot of these potential younger members by having the opportunity to go to bases and really advocate that the order of the Order of the Daedalians is not only a force for good in that it's helping train new aviators, which is a critical need for the national security enterprise, but it's also a fantastic retention tool by providing a strong network of mentorship. So my hope is that a lot of the meetings that we had take place that focused on bringing everyone together, will eventually culminate in a desire for perhaps any listeners to this particular podcast, who go, “You know what, this is a historic program, I would like to volunteer or be a part of it and get to listen to some amazing stories, and then do my part to give back as well.” Naviere Walkewicz 21:59 Thank you for sharing that. And that really speaks very clearly to me. That's one of the things here at the Association that we're working to do as well, you know, really ignite our younger graduates into membership and participation and engagement. Well, let's shift gears a little bit from the world of aviation, you know, you talked about it as a cadet, you had kind of two facets that you're really interested in the creative side, and also the leadership side. Of course, they don't have to be mutually exclusive. Maybe you can talk about what it's like now to transition. You're at the Harvard Business School, you're an author, let's talk about this lane a little bit. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 22:35 So, I am super grateful to be a reservist. I had a really engaging time on active duty. It was fantastic for leadership development with some fantastic leaders over the years. But the wonderful thing about the Air Force is there's so many different ways to continue serving in uniform. One of my big interests, that was my desire to go back to school, and find other opportunities to support organizations, including the United States government, through ways that I thought were more focused on strategic development. Going to the Reserve, transitioning through the Palace Chase program, and going back to school has made all of that possible. So as a reservist, now I'm assigned to the Defense Innovation Unit, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense where we help with dual-use technologies, helping bring a lot of the technologists and founders leaders of different programs who have ideas that can support a range of portfolios for the Department of Defense, such as autonomy, AI, energy, human systems, bringing those together to help improve our DOD systems, particularly for a lot of these smaller companies that could use a lot of support. So that has been fantastic. I'm still very much in an embryonic stage within my Reserve service. There's a lot for me to learn. And as I'm going through this transition, it's been amazing getting to talk to reservists who've been there and done that. They've done the transition, and they're continuing to give back. It's not about the money for them. It's about a way to continue to give back to our United States military. And that's something it's really inspiring to me, and inspired me a lot when I was out in Korea as an aide and with all the reservists who would come in to be part of the chase and take time away from their families and from their busy jobs to suit up, you know, put on their flight suits, come out to Korea and really make a difference for our bilateral/multilateral organizations out there. So that's been fantastic. At Harvard, it's been a wonderful learning opportunity. I loved my time at the Academy. I wouldn't trade it for anything. It was the perfect undergrad experience for me. Now going through as a grad school student, I'm kind of getting to see that other side. I've got the more college dorm-style apartment even though I'm not living on campus. As you know, it's not quite hacky sack in the quad that I was imagining that college would be. But the range of different people who are members of the HBS Class of 2025 is so interesting, people from all around the world, very different backgrounds. I mean, of course, we have venture capitalists, consultants, bankers here, but there's also a very, I would say, engaged and interesting veteran group. And I really love hanging out with the other veterans who are in both my section and the class at large. In fact, one of the traditions that we started in my section is the veterans would all wear Hawaiian shirts on Fridays, and so I had to buy a lot more Hawaiian shirts, because I was never stationed at Hawaii, did not have a hardly any of them. And that's where I found this Air Force Academy, Hawaiian shirt. Naviere Walkewicz 25:55 So, that is outstanding. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 25:58 I don't think anyone else who's coming on your podcast is probably gonna' have one of these. So, yes, it's been really great at HBS. I'm learning a lot. I have two and a half more semesters left. And I'm excited for what comes next as well. Naviere Walkewicz 26:12 Well, let's dig into that a little bit. So, you went to the Academy, you had incredible opportunities to lead. You've done some of this in the Reserve. And then also, at Harvard, what does leadership look like across those different lanes? How have you seen leadership evolve, and how has it shaped you during this time? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 26:34 The opportunities I had to lead both at the Academy and on active duty, certainly inform and help bring different context and experience to the leadership opportunities I may have at school now or that I hope to have in the future. I will say there's a lot to learn to bring that into full realization as I continue through this transition from military to the civilian world. So as I look at like my experience as a flight commander for aircrew, flight equipment technicians, and SERE when I was at Barksdale, or getting to serve as a director of staff at Air Combat Command, and the A-3, a lot of those involved, be able to help our junior enlisted to be able to work with phenomenal senior non-commissioned officers how to help pass information up and down the chain to innovate, to go through a lot of the administrative challenges that are elements of bureaucracy and probably omnipresent no matter what sort of organization you're in. So those have been great. Now, at school, I would say a lot of the leadership could be leadership in the classroom. For me as someone not coming from Goldman Sachs or Bain, I have a lot of learning and followership I'm enjoying in the classroom right now is getting to really just taken a lot from all of the incredible experiences of my younger section mates and classmates who have had very relevant experience. And then the aspects of the veteran experience that also relate myself and many others in the veteran community who are students at my business school, and I'm sure at many of the other ones across the country in the world are able to relate to is also super-useful. So, I'm excited as I go into professional work, both this summer and after graduation, to be able to bring the gregariousness as described at the beginning to my next job and a lot of those fantastic opportunities to learn and serve in the military as I continue to grow and hopefully become a more effective cross-sector leader. Naviere Walkewicz 28:48 So, you talked about, you know, you have a lot to learn. What has been something you've learned about yourself so far in this journey, thinking about leadership and what our listeners are hoping to glean? You know, what's something you've learned about yourself weather as a follower, to your point, you know, how important is it to be a follower in the world of leadership, etc.? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 29:10 I think there's a lot of strength in knowing that you do not know something. And through my time in business school, there is a lot that I think many of those who are coming from civilian careers that more directly relate to business would think is just information that everyone is armed with. That is absent for many of us who were not as directly involved in running for profit organizations or who weren't involved in sales, investment banking or any of these other careers. So, during my time at HBS, I've definitely practiced the skill of humility. I have seen it in action with some of the challenging tests that I have taken so far over the past semester and a half and I'm learning about myself the sorts of activities that I really enjoy as I consider the kind of careers that are on the outside flying airplanes. And then going into, let's say consulting is a big leap. But there are also a lot of elements of that sort of leadership that are, I would say, at least are correlate with each other. And as I continue to figure out, what am I skilled at, what do I enjoy, and sometimes those aren't always aligned, I can reach out to mentors to classmates, to grads, in particular, I've reached out to a lot of grads who are out there in the civilian world to find out, ‘What do you recommend? How do I improve? How do I grow in this?' And I'm excited for the kind of development that I hope to see and that I will strive to really develop over the next year and a half and then many years ahead? Naviere Walkewicz 30:54 And has there been a tidbit of leadership from some of those mentors, you've reached out to in the graduate committee or across different lanes that have really impacted you? And if so, what would you share with the group? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 31:06 I would say, a lot of the grads I have spoken with that are maybe from like the '90s and 2000s, who have gone to business school or law school or medical school, have shared how much of an impact the military had on them. And where there are sometimes vacuums for that sort of selfless leadership and that aspect of giving back that are in uniform, that you really need something like that, to continue to really feel like you're giving it your all, and that you're in the right place - that you could be like, you could be making millions and millions of dollars. That is a story that was relayed to me by a former Air Force pilot. But if you are not finding a way to really do something for others, it may come across meaningless in many ways, like you can be happy on a yacht. I'm sure if anyone out there has got one, I'm happy to hop on sometime over spring break. But programs like the Civil Air Patrol to the Air Force Auxiliary, that giveaway for grads, who are perhaps still in uniform or out of uniform to continue to give back to do things such as domestic search and rescue, or helping mentor and teach middle school, high school and college students. Those are ways that like really connect you with service, that aren't full time jobs, that have less responsibility. I would say then continuing to serve in the Reserve and still allow a lot of different freedoms that maybe you want to experience that provide another shade of meaning that perhaps you're not getting in one full career. Naviere Walkewicz 32:44 And I think that's really meaningful for people to hear, right? I think, when you're looking at success, how you define success, certainly, there's an element of being able to have the freedom to do things that you want, that money brings. But there's also the fulfillment internally that comes from being part of or doing something bigger. So how much longer in your program? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 33:03 So, I've got two and a half semesters left. I'll graduate, God willing, or I think I remember from my four-degree days, and basically that 20, if you make it that far, like I heard that a lot. Naviere Walkewicz 33:16 All right, so May 2025. What's next, Julian? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 33:19 I'm not sure quite yet after graduation. This summer, I have a really phenomenal opportunity lined up to be a consultant with McKinsey & Company in their London office. So, this is the pre-LinkedIn update. I'll be at McKinsey this summer. I applied to a few other fellowships, and I'm interested in finding ways to continue to learn about these different sectors, how one can grow a company as well as an organization that is a not-for-profit, like most of my experience or within government service. After graduation, I hope to have continued opportunities over the decades to come to give back. Certainly interested in public service, as well as being able to develop different organizations. So, we'll see. But I'm definitely excited for this summer. And I think there's a lot that I have to learn with McKinsey just across the pond. Naviere Walkewicz 34:18 You're certainly no stranger to kind of putting everything into something and kind of seeing the benefits that come from that — all of the awards I went through beyond learning and seeing what's out there, what you just described, is there something else that you're like, at some point down the road, this is something I'm striving for? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 34:34 I think overall down the road, as long as I'm making a positive impact in my circle — and in my community — that's the most important thing to me. Like I don't want to give up the uniform. I've loved serving in the Air Force and I'll stay in the Air Force Reserve, hopefully as long as they'll keep me and it would be great to have more opportunities to lead again. Being a flight commander was immensely rewarding. I really loved working with the airmen and if I had other opportunities to lead more directly in the future, I'd love to do so. And hopefully continue to give back, serve other organizations and continue to volunteer at the local level and on up. Naviere Walkewicz 35:13 And you've had many different experiences in leadership. What are the one or two things you want to leave with the audience to take away from this from you? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 35:24 I would say and I'll plug sort of my company grade Officers Council message. I had a great time in CGSC as lieutenant and a captain and now serving as chairman emeritus for the department, Air Force CTOC. I would say that, for those who are still on active duty, wherever you're stationed, there is a fantastic place where you can serve your community and do your part. And for our grads, and retirees, no matter where you're at, there is a charity that would love to have you on their team. So, providing your time, your talents, your treasure to a variety of organizations, if you want to work with kids, there are fantastic charities out there that will help you mentor the next generation. If you want to support the elderly and those who've come before us. There are plenty of organizations as well. So, I would leave you with, if you have some time available, if there's money that you're seeking to donate, there is a cause that will resonate with you, just go to the search engine of your choice. Maybe it's Ask Jeeves and just put, you know, what I might have to check after this broadcast. Just making sure I said a different one, it would sound like maybe a sponsorship message, but go to Lycos I think that was a search engine in your Netscape Navigator, go look up on AOL, your interests, and you'll be able to find a charity that works for you. And for the other tidbit of leadership, if there is something that you are not good at, there are people who will help you who care about you, that will continue to take time to help you improve in that. And I'm finding that every day at HBS as I make my way through finance classes and accounting that there are classmates who know far more than me, are far smarter than me. And that can really help out. And I think that's the same in uniform, I got lots of help when I was a pilot in the B-52 and would never have made it through pilot training or the bomber schoolhouse in the FTP or many other programs without incredible support from peers and instructors. So that's what I'll leave. Naviere Walkewicz 37:32 Those are gifts of information that just keep giving in so many ways. So, thanks for sharing that. Well, we're at a point where I want to make sure that you had a chance to share everything that you would like to with our listeners. Was there anything I didn't ask you, or something that you really want to share when it comes to leadership? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 37:50 I would say, I'm gonna do a plug for the AOG. If there are things that you want your AOG to do, you are the person who can help facilitate that as well. Just like I aim to, like, many others, an alumni organization, a nonprofit, a charity is only as strong as its membership corps. So, as you continue to think about how you want the Air Force Academy to be a part of your life after graduation, if you're the kind of person that says, “Hey, I drove away from Arnold Hall or North Gate or South Gate with the chapel in my rearview mirror, and it's kind of the furthest thing from my memory at this point,” then, I urge you to consider the impact that the school had, whether it was the those icy days marching outside, or perhaps some of the more fond memories that you'll have of the Zoo. Not everything and everyone's cadet experience was perhaps what you hoped it would be. But all of us were shaped by that experience there. I love the Academy. I got a lot out of it. And I hope to continue to give back to it, whether it's through the AOG, or just being able to talk with the current crop of cadets, alumni and give back. We're either cadets or alumni of an incredible institution. And let's show those other service academies that the Air Force Academy is truly the premier military academy in the United States. Naviere Walkewicz 39:15 I can get behind that. That's outstanding. Thank you so much. So Julian, for our listeners. If anyone wants to get a hold of you, how would you suggest they do that? Maj. Julian Gluck '12 39:23 You'll probably find me surrounded by case studies at HBS. So just wake me up so I'll do some more studying. Other ways — you can find me on LinkedIn. I'm one of the only Julian Glucks. You can also find me on Instagram, it's JulianRGluck. If you put it without the “R”, it'll be one of those other Julian Glucks who's probably tired of people reaching out to him. So, I'm happy to talk with current cadets, grads and continue to build those bonds that we have as Zoomies. Naviere Walkewicz 39:54 Thank you so much for joining us today on Long Blue Leadership, Julian. It's been fantastic. Maj. Julian Gluck '12 39:58 Always happy to chat with you and anyone else from the glorious old Zoo so thank you very much Naviere Walkewicz 40:03 Thank you. KEYWORDS aviators, cadets, leadership, academy, volunteer, organization, continue, flying, Air Force Academy, Julian, Gluck, give, military, charity, opportunities, pilot, serve, learn, rated, fantastic, program, leader The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation

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Attack Aircraft: Human vs Machine with Maj Ridge Flick

MOPs & MOEs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 76:12

On this week's episode we're diving into some unique human performance considerations for close air support pilots. Everything from cognitive performance to neck strength to how pilots go to the bathroom in single seat aircraft... Major Ridge "KELSO" Flick is a military pilot with over 2000 cumulative flight hours in the T-6, T-38, and A-10C. He flew A-10 combat missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom Sentinel in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. He is currently the A-10C Program Element Monitor (PEM) at Air Combat Command. In that role, Maj Flick monitors all A-10C modernization and sustainment programs by working with the A-10 squadrons, the System Program Office, the A-10 test team, Headquarters Air Force and other Major Command staffs to ensure the A-10 remains the greatest Close Air Support aircraft in the world. He received a Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy where he was near the top of his class academically and the captain of the lacrosse team.

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Warfare in the Digital Age: Leading U.S. Cyberspace Operations

Cyberology

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 39:34

This episode of Cyberology features DSU faculty Kanthi Narukonda and Jason Jenkins asking Major General David Gaedecke about his career and experience as the former Director of Cyberspace Operations at The Pentagon and former Vice Commander of Sixteenth Air Force (AF Cyber). He was the inaugural speaker for The Beacom Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series.The questions for this podcast were developed and curated by DSU student Gwen Vongkasemsiri. Major General David Gaedecke bio: Maj. Gen. David M. Gaedecke is the Vice Commander, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Sixteenth Air Force ensures the readiness of more than 44,000 personnel conducting worldwide operations by delivering electromagnetic warfare capabilities, multisource intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products, applications, capabilities and resources. In addition, they build, extend, operate, secure and defend the Air Force portion of the Department of Defense global network. The command also serves as the Service Cryptologic Component, responsible to the Director, National Security Agency, and Chief, Central Security Service, as the Air Force's sole authority for matters involving the conduct of cryptologic activities. Sixteenth Air Force leads Air Force global information warfare activities with nine wings, a technical center and operations center. Maj. Gen. Gaedecke earned his commission from Officer Training School. He has operational experience in the Control & Reporting Center, U.S. and NATO Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS), Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft and U.S. Air Forces Central Command's Combined Air Operations Center. He has commanded a flying squadron and wing, as well as served on the Air Combat Command and Headquarters Air Force staff. Prior to his current assignment, Maj. Gen. Gaedecke was the Air Force's first Director, Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Gaedecke has more than 2,000 flying hours including more than 500 combat hours and 170 combat support hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Air Force Radio News 05 January 2024

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024

Today's Story: Eagles at Eglin

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65th Aggressor Squadron Re-activation

DoD News Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023

The 65th Aggressor Squadron reactivated on June 9, 2022, with a directed mission to know, teach and replicate fifth-generation air adversaries at Nellis Air Force Base. In 2019, the then-Air Combat Command commander and Secretary of the Air Force approved the activation to improve training for fifth-generation fighter tactics development, advanced large force training and operational test support. The decision underwent compliance with the National Environmental and Policy Act and other regulatory and planning processes.

Backbone of Aviation

ONE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023

From sunrise to sunset, the backbone of the aviation community works through the scorching summer heat; tactical aircraft maintainers are the gears that keep the mission going and allow aircraft to deploy at a moment's notice.

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Tinker Talks - F-35 Demo Team Pilot Maj. Kristin "Beo" Wolfe and F-5 Heritage Pilot Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tommy Williams

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023

This episode of Tinker talks we talk to the F-35 Demonstration Team pilot, Maj. Kristin "Beo" Wolfe as well as F-5 Heritage flight pilot, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tommy Williams. We talk careers, comparison of fighter aircraft as well as heritage as they get set to participate in this year's Tinker Airshow.

Guest Preacher: Chaplain, Colonel Trent Davis

South Run Baptist Church - Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023

Trent was called to the ministry during his time at South Run Baptist Church and has served the past 25 years as an Air Force Chaplain. He currently serves as Command Chaplain, Headquarters, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia and is responsible for establishing spiritual fitness programs that meet the diverse religious needs of 156,739 combat-ready air, space, cyber, and intelligence Total Force Airmen. He holds master's degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Air Command and Staff College, and National War College. Prior to joining the Air Force, Trent served as a senior pastor at churches in Texas and North Dakota. Trent credits his decision to rededicate his life to Christ and ultimately surrender to full-time ministry to the discipleship and mentoring of South Run's first pastor, Dr. Tom McMillan. God used South Run during these early pivotal years to disciple, license him to the ministry, and hone his ministry skills as a Youth Intern. Arguably the greatest gift South Run gave him was introducing him to Lisa. Trent and Lisa were married at South Run in 1993 and celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in August.

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 01, 23] Ep20: Convo w/ Gen Mark "Grace" Kelly

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 50:24

This we week we are honored to welcome Gen. Mark "Grace" Kelly to the show. As the Commander, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Kelly's job is to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime defense--no small task for one staff. During this week's discussion we cover the challenging issues across the force and the globe, as well as and the week's airpower headlines. If it's in the air, it's on the air!

Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [May 18, 23] Ep18: Convo w/ Mike "Mobile" Holmes

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Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 46:57

Commanding Air Combat – Retired Gen. James “Mobile” Holmes, former commander of Air Combat Command, joins The Air Power Podcast (powered by GE Aerospace!) as ACC prepares to receive a new boss. He covers lessons from Ukraine, training challenges, Agile Combat Employment, capacity vs. capability, the biggest change facing ACC's new commander, and much more. And we have this week's headlines in airpower!

Around the Air Force - Dec. 17

Around the Air Force

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023

This edition features stories on Airmen delivering fuel to scientists in Antarctica, the Air Force nuclear program for the future and the Air Combat Command wrapping up personal rescues exercise. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover

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Around the Air Force - Oct. 8 (long)

Around the Air Force

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023

This edition features stories on the first fully trained Iraqi helicopter pilots in over 12 years, an exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base meant to test the medical group's ability to respond to an outbreak, Air Combat Command celebrating the Year of the Air Force Family, Airman from the Pacific Command deploying to Padang, Indonesia, to provide humanitarian recovery and support for victims of recent deadly earthquake devastation there, and the process of making moving with pets easier for service members. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

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Around the Air Force - Dec. 22 (long)

Around the Air Force

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023

This edition features stories on President Barack Obama passing the Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal Act, Kunsan's 8th Fighter Wing passing its logistics and maintenance readiness inspection, administered by a combined Air Combat Command and Pacific Air Forces Logistics Compliance Assessment Team (LCAT), extension of voluntary separation and retirement programs for fiscal year 2011 (FY 2011), and weapons load crews competing against other crews loading weapons onto F-16 Fighting Falcons during a competition at Misawa Air Base. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Steve German.

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Technology Report [Apr 05, 23] CHIPS Funding & Live Virtual Constructive Training

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 37:10

On this week's Technology Report, Dale Swartz, a partner at the McKinsey consultancy specializing in technology, innovation and national security and co-author of the report — “Government CHIPS on the table: How higher DOD microelectronics funding is here to stay” — discusses the US investment in America's semiconductor ecosystem vital for national security and economic prosperity; and from the Navy League's annual Sea-Air-Space conference a discussion on the importance of live virtual constructive training with Schuyler Moore, the chief technology officer of US Central Command, Capt. Tony Then, USN, the former commander of the US Navy's Destroyer Squadron 22, Maj. Joe Silverio, USAF, of the US Air Force's Air Combat Command, and John Bell, the technical director at HII LVC Solutions — the leading provider of live virtual constructive training across DoD — with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Simulated pilot training has come a long way

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 9:33

Pilot training outside of the cockpit, in a simulator, is known as synthetic training. It's getting more sophisticated and realistic. For more, at this week's Sea Air Space Conference, Tom Temin spoke with an Air Force synthetic training officer with the Air Combat Command, Major Joseph Silverio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Simulated pilot training has come a long way

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 9:33

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Aerospace Nation: Gen Mark D. Kelly & Gen James B. Hecker

The Mitchell Institute’s Aerospace Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 59:27

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to our Aerospace Nation with Gen Mark D. Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, and Gen James B. Hecker, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and Allied Air Command. Europe and Africa encompass a region marked by distinct security considerations, whether discussing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, expanding NATO membership base, or continued threat posed by violent extremists in parts of Africa. Air Combat Command is a key force provider for U.S. Air Forces Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, with General Kelly and his team ensuring the right mix of capability and capacity are trained and available in theater. This conversation explores these security challenges and how we go about meeting requirements through the virtues and value afforded by airpower.

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TAP #62 General (Ret) Mike "Mobile" Holmes

The Afterburn Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 66:55

General Mike “Mobile” Holmes was the Commander of Air Combat Command, leading a team of 159,000 military and civilian personnel at over 300 operating locations worldwide. He held a degree in electrical engineering and had extensive experience in various command and leadership positions throughout his career, including commanding fighter squadrons and wings and serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Gen. Holmes was a seasoned pilot with over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours in the F-15 fighter jet. He played a crucial role in developing strategies, doctrines, and tactics for air, space, and cyber power employment, and ensuring air defense forces were prepared to face challenges in both peacetime and wartime. In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we sit down with Gen Holmes to discuss his vast career as a leader in the U.S. Air Force. From his time from a young wingman in the F-15C to the Commander of Air Combat. Gen. Holmes takes us through his journey in the military, starting with the tense period in the 1980s preparing to fight the Soviet Union to post-9/11 combat operations. With over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours, Gen. Holmes provides valuable insights into the challenges leading one of the largest organizations to the future fight. Full Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/OybAHzC1ExA --- *Support the Channel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Or by hitting the “Super Thanks” above *Shop Merch https://bit.ly/ShopAfterburnPodcast Launch Your Aviation Career with BogiDope :https://bit.ly/BogiDope 5% OFF with code "Afterburn" --- Contact Me Email: https://bit.ly/contactTAP Website: https://bit.ly/AfterburnWebsite --- Audio Links: *Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3dLradT *Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr *Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3xWf74o *Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/3fooCTm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-afterburn-podcast/message

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Air Force Radio News 04 January 2023

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023

Today's Story: Breaking Barriers in the New Year

Leadership and the Joint Force with SEAC Ramón ”CZ” Colón-López

Tesseract Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 54:47

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda had the opportunity to sit down with SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López to talk about leadership and the Joint Force. SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the United States Armed Forces, and the principal military advisor to the Chairman on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force, and joint development for enlisted personnel. SEAC Colón-López enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1990. He has held assignments in U.S. Air Forces Europe, Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Education and Training Command, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Special Operations Command, and Air Forces Central Command. He has deployed numerous times in support of operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Resolute Support, Inherent Resolve, and to several other classified locations. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for United States Africa Command.

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Go Bold #33: Major-General (Ret) Doug Raaberg speaks about the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 49:45

We at Go Bold pride ourselves on documenting important events in aerospace and defence, so the 2nd of December 2022, is a day that will be remembered as a significant milestone in aviation history.That's when the United States Air Force and the Northrop Grumman Corporation unveils the new B-21 stealth bomber, which is named the Raider, in honor of the Doolittle Raid in World War II. The rollout at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, is significant in its own right, but the bomber marks another major milestone as it is regarded as the first 6th Generation aircraft in existence.Here to speak about the B-21 is a guest who is eminently qualified to discuss the topic, and that is retired Major-General Doug Raaberg, who served with the United States Air Force.General Raaberg is an Honor Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and holds master's degrees from the University of Southern California and National War College.He is a command pilot with more than 4,700 flying hours, primarily in the FB-111, B-1 and B-2 bombers. He is a combat veteran with 35 combat missions in the B-1 bomber, and holds the world's record for the fastest non-stop flight around the globe. For this historical aerial achievement, he and his team received the 1995 McKay Trophy for the U.S. Air Force Most Meritorious Flight of the Year Award.General Raaberg commanded the United States only B-2 stealth-bomber wing which is known to have spearheaded the air campaign for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.His general officer assignments include Director of Air and Space Operations for Air Combat Command. Additionally, he has extensive experience in international military affairs orchestrating regional operations as the Deputy Director of Operations for U.S. Central Command. Today General Raaberg serves as the Executive Vice President, Air & Space Forces Association, providing strategic direction to AFA as the premier professional military and aerospace education association in the nation. He serves with the AFA President in their commitment to supporting Airmen and their families around the globe.In speaking about the B-21, the General predicts that it will be a "menace" to adversaries.We are excited for the rollout of the B-21 and for the future of the Global Strike Command, so we hope this discussion adds some context to the significance of the rollout event.We thank Major-General (Ret) Raaberg for this time and insight.Go Bold!

Air Force Radio News 8 September 2022

Constant Elevation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022

Today's Story: New Software for Fighter Jets

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223: Leaders with Heart Choose How to React

Leadership With Heart

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 42:52

In this episode, Heather chats with Chief Master Sergeant Christopher J. Almeria. He is currently assigned as the Senior Enlisted Leader, 20th Maintenance Group, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, SC. In this role, he is charged with leading, developing, and managing the nearly 2,000 personnel who make up the Air Force's lead Viper maintenance complex in Air Combat Command and the lead/pacing F-16 maintenance organization in the entire United States Air Force. Take a listen!

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Shoot, Move, COMMUNICATE and other top quotes from 2022 AFCEA TWICS

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 22:16

“I don't care about organization charts, I care about the unity of effort.” In this episode, I cover some of the top quotes I heard while attending the 2022 AFCEA Tidewater Integrated Combat Symposium in Hampton, Virginia. I had a great time hearing from great leaders on what the Air Force needs from the cyberspace operations and information warfare community, and I'm excited for my next chapter in Air Combat Command. https://www.afcea-tidewater.org/ ////////// LINKS: Main - http://www.constantelevation.co Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ConstantElevation.co Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gaberock01/ (@gaberock01) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GabrielAvilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

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Tinker Talks - Red Flag 22-1

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022

In this episode of Tinker Talks, 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama sits down with Maj. Jason Bond of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron and Flight Lt. Simon Bracewell, an exchange officer from the Royal Air Force serving in the 552nd Operations Support Squadron, during Red Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

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TAP #46 General Mark “Grace” Kelly - Commander Air Combat Command- F-15E, F/A-18, F-16, & F-35A

The Afterburn Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 66:06 Very Popular

General Kelly is the Commander of Air Combat Command. As the Commander he leads over 150,000 military and civilians across 240 locations worldwide. He is a career fighter pilot with over 6,000 hours in the F-15E, F/A-18, F-16, and F-35A. He has amassed over 800 combat hours supporting worldwide contingency operations.https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108818/mark-d-kelly/https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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A GENERAL'S LIFE STORY OF RISING FROM THE STREETS TO THE PENTAGON

Veterans Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 57:00

Gen. Larry Spencer, USAF (Ret.) was born and raised on the Horseshoe—a tough inner-city street in southeast Washington, D.C. Both parents lived in the rural south under Jim Crow and “separate but equal” laws. Spencer's father was a career Army soldier who lost his left hand during the Korean War, suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, and worked two jobs. His mother completed tenth grade, had no driver's license, and was left alone during the week to raise their six children. In 1990 he took command of a squadron that won accolades and awards for their performance during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Spencer went on to serve at the White House, and then successfully commanded a Group and a Wing before being assigned as the chief financial officer (comptroller) for Air Combat Command, the largest command in the Air Force. During that assignment, Spencer was promoted to brigadier general and was tasked to set up a new Directorate at Air Force Materiel Command. Spencer later returned to the Pentagon where he led Air Force Budget. He ultimately became the Air Force's thirty-seventh vice chief of staff, making him one of only nine African Americans promoted to four stars. For Col. Spencer's full biography and to order Dark Horse: www.usni.org/press/books/dark-horse Read on to learn about Col. Spencer's latest challenge, as President of the Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA). FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.afba.com

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(Bonus) Super Bowl LVI - The Flyover

The Afterburn Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 70:58

This weekend's Super Bowl flyover will be one of a kind. A P-51 will be flanked by an F-35, F-22, F-16, & A-10. Air Combat Command's (ACC) single-ship demo teams & USAF Heritage Flight Foundation will bring the sound of freedom to the SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl LVI.A camera will live stream the formation from the cockpit of the P-51. It can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/USairforceIn this episode I talk with Steve Hinton and Lt Col Chris "Nike" McAlear. Steve will be leading the formation in a P-51 (Wee Willy). Steve has a few notches on his belt. He is a Reno Air Race champion, flown in airshows across the globe, and can be seen flying in numerous movies."Nike" will be part of the team linking the NFL and CBS to the formation. He is a former Strike Eagle pilot (don't hold that against him) and currently flies as an aggressor in the T-38, predominately against the F-22. Additionally, he is the outgoing Chief of ACC Aerial Events. His team is responsible for all demo teams in ACC.The episode is sponsored by https://beyondbluelogbooks.com/. Let them fix your logbook mess. Save 10% before March 1st with the code "sendit"https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Air Force Radio News 24 January 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022

Today's Story: Air Combat Command Names Lead Wings

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Johan van Deventer #40. Air Combat Command | 5th gen. | Méér verantwoordelijkheid bij het individu

Samen Sterker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 58:47

De oprichting van een Air Combat Command is een van de uitwerkingen van de ambitie voor een 5e generatie luchtmacht. Een luchtmacht die aansluit bij de ontwikkelingen van deze tijd. Hierbij staan informatiedominantie verkrijgen, wendbaarheid vergroten en het operationele niveau versterken centraal. Het ACC levert 24/7 Airpower met onder andere de F-35, MQ-9 en F-16, maar ook door het leveren van gevechtsleiding, datalink management en targeting. Deze manier van opereren vraagt om 5th gen gedrag van het personeel binnen het ACC. Méér verantwoordelijkheid bij het individu. Deze podcast vertelt meer over de kansen en uitdagingen van dit unieke command binnen de Koninklijke Luchtmacht.

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Air Force Radio News 06 December 2021

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021

Today's Story: Improving In-Flight Comfort

A simple user agreement is changing how the Air Force looks at software

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 17:53

The Air Force's innovative software shop Kessel Run and Air Combat Command have entered into an agreement. It seems unremarkable, but the implications could change every program in ACC. The agreement allows Kessel Run to constantly upgrade systems in a DevSecOps fashion. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione talked with Kessel Run's test and integration chief Jacque Torson, for Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

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FYSA: Agility Prime

FYSA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021

FYSA: Agility Prime. For your situational awareness, flying cars are real and the Air Force is helping to rapidly get them in the air. Our guest, AFWERX Director Colonel Nathan Diller prefers to call these flying cars eVTOLs, or electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing vehicles. We'll defer to his expertise. Plug in and join us for more insight on Agility Prime, the revolutionary initiative that partners the military with eVTOL industry leaders to accelerate the development of this amazing new technology.

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Addressing pilot shortage & improving training with innovative technology – October 31, 2021

Government Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 22:13

Solving issues in military training, culture Gen. Mike Holmes (USAF, Ret.), former commander for Air Combat Command, now board chair at Red 6, and Daniel Robinson, CEO and founder of Red 6 and former F-22 Raptor pilot in the U.S. Air Force, discuss the Air Force's pilot shortage and recommendations for addressing it and improving pilot training

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Today's Story: Right-Sizing the Fleet

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#60 Swallow on Air Force Studies, Analyses and Assessments

The Cognitive Crucible

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 52:37

During this episode, Chan Swallow discusses the Air Force's A9 office, as well as how the Air Force builds capability while confronting technology acquisition tradeoffs. The wide ranging conversation also covers manpower and talent acquisition issues--especially the competition for talent which can take raw data and turn it into actionable insights. Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-60 Guest Bio: Robert Chandler Swallow, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Principal Deputy Director, Studies, Analyses and Assessments, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. He is responsible for the development of Air Force-wide policy, guidance, and analyses that inform Air Force leadership decisions concerning current and future warfighting capabilities. Prior to assuming his current position, Mr. Swallow was the Technical Director for the Joint Warfare Analysis Center in Dahlgren, Virginia. Leading the JWAC advancement of targeting analysis with a focus on providing future combatant commanders with more targeting options faster, he worked across the interagency to provide modeling and simulation, network analysis, wargaming, and operations research optimized weapons pairings that leveraged emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and directed energy to conduct conventional, cyber, information, space, economic, and gray zone warfare. Specific partnerships with U.S. Cyber Command, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Air Combat Command and the Joint Technical Coordination Group for Munitions Effectiveness, led to breakthroughs in threat representative network simulation and advanced weapons pairings. Mr. Swallow gained experience in policy, strategy, military operations, counter-terrorism, cyber warfare, economics, infrastructure, operations research, and nuclear engineering while serving in the U.S. Navy. He concluded his military service in three joint assignments: Commander of the JWAC, Professor at the National Defense University teaching Economics of the National Security Strategy during the Great Recession and developing the Afghanistan-Pakistan Hands Fellowship. Mr. Swallow also worked in the Pentagon serving as the Senior Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs developing policy options for the Middle East, Russia, the Caucasus, Europe, Africa and NATO. His sea tours include operations around the world highlighted by commanding the guided missile frigate, USS Nicholas, that intercepted the merchant ship, BBC China, carrying contraband nuclear centrifuges to Libya exposing the illegal nuclear efforts of Pakistan, Iran, North Korea, and Libya; executing emergency relief efforts in Yemen after the terrorist attack on USS Cole; and driving the carrier, USS Enterprise. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Tinker Talks - COMACC discusses mission importance of Tinker units

Monarch Human Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021

Gen. Mark D. Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command visited Tinker Air Force Base for a second time recently. This time around we had a chance to sit down with the General for a discussion on the 552 Air Control Wing, the critical missions performed by the men and women of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and more.

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Michelle Jilek (USAF): Keeping fighter pilots airborne.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 55:59

*The views expressed in this episode are those of Captain Michelle Jilek and do not represent those of the United States Air Force or the Department of Defence* Captain Michelle “Twitch” Jilek is an embedded Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) within the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, USA. Captain Jilek developed one of the first-ever unique active duty embedded DPT position in the United States Air Force to offer services specifically for fighter pilots within their own squadrons on the flightline. She has been working closely with Air Combat Command in developing the Optimizing Human Weapon System (OWHS) program for fighter pilots, and works closely with contract personnel including Athletic Trainers, Strength Coaches, and Licensed Massage Therapists. Captain Jilek specializes in treating high G-induced spine injuries in fighter pilots, and is currently developing research projects to reduce the chance of high G injuries sustained in F-22s and other fighter aircraft. Captain Jilek graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017, completed an orthopedic residency in 2019, and became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2020. She has conducted award-winning research in spine and shoulder, and has been using her special skills for the United States Air Force since 2018 when she commissioned. In this episode we talk about: Common Injuries within fighter pilots. Setting up an embedded performance programme within a fighter pilot squadron. Her prehab and rehab process. How she is tracking performance. Resources discussed: High G flight by David Newman Movement Impingement syndromes by Shirley Sahrmann McGill Method McKenzie Method Career detail about becoming a PT in the USAF Current Concepts Physical Therapy Courses You can contact Michelle Directly via email at jilek.michelle@gmail.com or via social media on Linkedin Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Air Force Radio News 03 AUG 2021

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021

Today's Story: Removing Barriers for Women and Families

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Defence Deconstructed: Fighter Aircraft and the Defence of North America

The CGAI Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 50:14

In this new episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Alan Stephenson, Pierre St-Amand, Mike Holmes, and John Venable about the role of fighter aircraft in the defence of the continent. This episode was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence MINDS Programme, Boeing, and our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. A strategic partner of the federal government's National Shipbuilding Strategy, providing skilled, well-paying jobs that support Canada's economic recovery. Defence Deconstructed is also brought to you by Boeing Participant's Bio: Colonel (ret'd) Alan Stephenson, PhD is an aviation consultant and a 35-year veteran of the Canadian Forces, and a CGAI Fellow. https://www.cgai.ca/al_stephenson Lieutenant-General (ret'd) Pierre St-Amand joined the Canadian Armed Forces in June 1981. Upon promotion to lieutenant-general in July 2015, he was appointed NORAD Deputy Commander and Commander of Canadian Element NORAD. After 37 years of service in the Canadian Forces, LGen St-Amand retired in July 2018. Since retiring from the CAF, he has been consulting on matters of security, leadership, and strategic planning. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_St-Amand General (Ret.) Mike Holmes brings a unique set of skills to The Roosevelt Group and its clients after 40 years in the Air Force. Prior to his retirement, General Holmes served as the Commander of Air Combat Command. Heretired from the Air Force in October 2020 after nearly 40 years of service. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, an adjunct fellow at the Center for a New American Security, a senior advisor at The Roosevelt Group, the Chairman of the Board at Red 6, and advises several defense and tech companies. https://rooseveltdc.com/team-member/holmes/ Colonel (Ret.) John Venable has built and led individuals, teams, and organizations at the highest ends of performance and risk, in just about every leadership role you can imagine. He is a graduate of the US Air Force Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun). In perhaps his most notable role, JV served as the Commander and Demonstration Leader of the US Air Force Thunderbirds. He is the author of the book “Breaking the Trust Barrier,” is an active leadership coach and currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow for air and space issues at The Heritage Foundation. https://www.heritage.org/staff/john-venable Host Bio: Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (www.cgai.ca/david_perry) Recording Date: 29 June 2021 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Advanced Battle Management System, IGs & telework productivity, Top cyber stories – July 4, 2021

Government Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 26:25

Reviewing funding for Advanced Battle Management System Gen. Hawk Carlisle (USAF, Ret.), president and chief executive officer of the National Defense Industrial Association and former commander of Air Combat Command, and Deborah Lee James, 23rd secretary of the Air Force and author of “Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success,” discuss the Air Force's challenge of demonstrating ABMS program value to Congress The latest on IG government shutdown legislation Jon Rymer, principal at Lynch Consultants and former Inspector General at the Department of Defense, and Daniel Levinson, former Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services and the General Services Administration, present their thoughts on legislation for IGs to work during shutdowns and a proposal to investigate telework success The latest on cybersecurity initiatives in federal agencies Essye Miller, chief executive officer of Executive Business Management and former principal deputy chief information officer at the Defense Department, and Suzanne Spaulding, senior advisor of homeland security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former under secretary at the National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security, discuss investment in cyber resilience and progress on top cyber position confirmations

#3: Gen. Hawk Carlisle, USAF ret. on the Air Force of the future

Four Star Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 33:38

The new Defense Department budget request includes a dramatic reimagining of the Air Force. The force wants to retire more than 200 aircraft… and buy fewer fighter aircraft than Congress has imagined in the past. General Hawk Carlisle, USAF retired, is former Commander of Air Combat Command… and before that… commander of Pacific Air Forces. He's now the President and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association. On this episode, Gen. Carlisle describes the inventory, personnel, and capability the service needs to contribute to the joint force. He also reveals his favorite airplane in the Air Force's fleet.

EP-281 | CMSgt Anthony Negron - AFSOC PJ

Mentors for Military Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 85:47

While on active duty, Tony rose to the level of Pararescue Functional Manager of Air Combat Command, overseeing policy, manpower, and readiness. Supported over 700 Pararescuemen across seven major commands to support Combined Joint Task Forces in the Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq. His expertise is in combat and training programs, career development and budget management. A two-time Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, Tony’s work as an operator with Joint Special Operations Command saw him overseeing some of the most critical and strategic missions in our War on Terror from 2000 to 2006. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Support a veteran owned business at www.veteranownedus.com today! Follow Mentors for Military: Tribal App: https://appv2.tribalapp.com/groups/mentors-for-military-podcast-aka-mentors4mil/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

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Air Force Radio News 14 May 2021

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Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021

Prepping for the High-End fight

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Ep. 25: General Joseph L. Lengyel

Seay the Future Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 50:14

General Joseph L. Lengyel serves as the 28th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he serves as a military adviser to the President, Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and is the Department of Defense’s official channel of communication to the Governors and State Adjutants General on all matters pertaining to the National Guard. He is responsible for ensuring that the more than 453,000 Army and Air National Guard personnel are accessible, capable and ready to protect the homeland and to provide combat ready resources to the Army and Air Force.Prior to his current assignment, General Lengyel served as the Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau.General Lengyel was commissioned in 1981 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at University of North Texas. He served in various operational and staff assignments, primarily as an F-16 Instructor Pilot and Weapons Officer. His experience in the F-16 includes tours in Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Forces, United States Air Forces in Europe and the Texas Air National Guard. He has commanded a fighter squadron, operations group, air expeditionary group and the Air National Guard Readiness Center. General Lengyel is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours primarily in the F-16. Additionally, General Lengyel served as the Senior United States Defense Official; Chief, Office of Military Cooperation; and Defense Attaché, Cairo, United States Central Command, Cairo, Egypt.

Professional Development with Chief Tony Negron

Ones Ready

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 82:18 Transcription Available

This week in the Ones Ready Team Room we have one of many Pararescue legends, retired Chief Tony Negron. Chief Negron is well known across his peers in the community as a stellar PJ, but now that he's retired even new PJs know he's a legend. Chief Negron had a colorful career as a PJ from doing time in Air Force Special Operations Command, to Air Combat Command, and also Joint Special Operations Command. He's truly been there and done that. One he retired though, he still wanted to give back so he bought S.E.I. from other retired PJ and then went on to start up the Fusion Cell that helps transitioning military members to the civilian sector and also a professional development business called The Cave. There is a lot of mentorship and information packed into this one, so make sure you don't skip through it! Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/f_-DkI6MEysNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/60Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Air Force Radio News 30 December 2020

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020

Today's Story: Formalizing Black Flag

Air Force Radio News 18 December 2020

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020

Today's story: A major leap forward

Episode 2 - An Air Force on the Brink: The Case for Modernization

The Aerospace Advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 37:11 Transcription Available

Episode 2 – An Air Force on the Brink: The Case for Modernization Show Notes: Episode Summary: In Episode 2 of The Aerospace Advantage, host John Baum brings Gen John Corley and Col Mark Gunzinger onto the show to explore the history that led to the oldest and smallest Air Force inventory in service history. After Baum explains the current state of play, Col (Ret.) Mark “Gonzo” Gunzinger, the Mitchell Institute's Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, explains in greater detail the background mechanisms in Washington that led to a small, old Air Force aircraft inventory. Focusing on the F-22 program as a case study, Gen (Ret.) John Corley, former USAF Commander of Air Combat Command, offers his firsthand insight into military acquisition programs. Corley provides his lessons learned and describes the need for continuity and future planning, and he explains how politics can affect strategic level force planning. Baum summarizes by highlighting the need to procure the right tools to tackle the wide range of threats that the U.S. military faces. Full Topic Guide: Episode 2 of the Aerospace Advantage explains why the Air Force presently fields the oldest and smallest aircraft inventory in its history. The episode covers the hard lessons learned that can rest these circumstances and inform future decision-making. The show starts off by Baum laying down a broad overview regarding the advanced age and small size of key mission aircraft. Mark “Gonzo” Gunzinger then discusses the historic trends that yielded this including the immense impact of 9/11 on defense spending decisions regarding the Air Force. Gonzo argues that budget-driven planning usually results in building a force geared toward past wars, not one addressing the future. Gonzo discusses the need to reset today's fragile aircraft inventory. Gen John Corley, former Commander of Air Combat Command, provides in depth insight in a specific case study by explaining his firsthand experience during the battle over the F-22 program. Gen Corley describes that the competition over resources and the lack of unified mission support ultimately led to its cancellation. He also dives into the behind-the-scenes struggle between addressing the challenges of today versus the threats of tomorrow. Baum summarizes the main issue in play: The Air Force is too old, too small, and increasingly fragile. Acquisition programs like the F-22 epitomize how there is failure of forward thinking in budget-based acquisition programs, and this leaves the military with fewer options to counter increasingly complex threats. The episode cautions that budget pressures driven by COVID-19 risk repeating negative patterns that have undermined past Air Force fleet modernization efforts. The episode wraps with Baum introducing the topic of the next episode: the current threat landscape facing the U.S. military. Baum will explore this topic, and the need for aerospace power to meet these threats, with former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Dr. James N. Miller, and Mitchell Institute's Director of Research, Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry “Stutz” Stutzriem. Time Marks: 3:59 – Baum lays down the problem statement for today's episode 5:33 – Baum interviews Gonzo to discuss how the Air Force got so small, so old and so fragile 8:45 – Gonzo discusses the what it means to cut Air Force procurement programs like the F-22 16:49 –Gen John Corley discusses the fight over the F-22 program 27:10 – Gen Corley offers his advice to future Air Force leaders on how to avoid pitfalls like the cancelling of the F-22 program 31:07 – Gen Corley describes the trap of the “Program Next” mentality 33:56 – Baum summarizes the lessons learned from the interviews 35:53 – Baum outro and introduction of the topic and guests for Episode Links: The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies website: https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/ The Mitchell Institute Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace The Mitchell Institute LinkedIn Page: https://linkedin.com/company/mitchellaerospacepower The Mitchell Institute Twitter: @MitchellStudies The Mitchell Institute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themitchellinstituteforaero/ @themitchellinstituteforaero Credits: Host: Lt Col John "Slick" Baum, USAF, ret. Producer: Daniel C. Rice Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Gen John Corley, USAF, ret. Guest: Col Mark “Gonzo” Gunzinger, USAF, ret. Attributions: General David Goldfein quote from Brookings Institute Event found here

Episode 45: Tony Negron - Business and combat-tested leader, Retired Air Force Pararescueman

Driving Force Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 93:01

Today's guest is one of my jiu-jitsu teammates, Tony Negron. After a highly decorated 26-year career in the Air Force, Tony has dedicated his post-military career to aiding both active duty veterans as well as those who have separated from the military through business ventures and charitable organizations. While on active duty, Tony served as a Pararescueman and rose to the level of Pararescue Functional Manager of Air Combat Command, overseeing policy, manpower, and readiness. His work as an operator with Joint Special Operations Command saw him overseeing some of the most critical and strategic missions in our War on Terror from 2000 to 2006. After leaving the military in 2015, Tony took over the SEI business. In leading SEI, Tony works directly with the Department of Defense in providing training to active duty special operations personnel through customized Leadership, Medical, Tactical, and Mountaineering courses. Tony is also a Principal at Fusion Cell, a Windham, NH based company whose mission is to assist transitioning veterans with job placement by matching their unique skill set and talents to the civilian workforce. Lastly, Tony serves on the Board of Directors of the Pararescue Foundation and helps lead their mission in preserving and supporting the Pararescue community. In this interview, we get into Tony's decision to join the Air Force and become a Pararescueman, his career in the Air Force, his current work in aiding both active duty veterans and those who have transitioned out, and his thoughts on leadership and managing high performance teams. Timestamps 00:03:20 Growing up in Indiana and interest in the military 00:09:50 Road to becoming a Pararescueman 00:12:25 What is a Pararescueman? 00:15:25 Pararescue training 00:20:40 Moving up the ranks in the Air Force 00:22:48 His journey in the Air Force 00:25:46 Lessons learned about leading teams from his time in the Air Force 00:29:35 Applying those lessons to business 00:33:50 His experience transitioning out 00:38:06 Opportunity to own SEI 00:41:11 SEI overview 00:44:18 What makes SEI trainings unique? 00:45:51 Professor Kevin Landry's role in SEI 00:48:03 Growing SEI over the coming years 00:50:25 Inspiration to start Fusion Cell 00:56:38 The name "Fusion Cell" 00:59:53 How they help veterans more easily find jobs 01:05:18 Ultimate vision for Fusion Cell 01:07:43 Formalizing the relationship between the military and companies 01:17:06 Some of the keys to becoming a high performer 01:20:59 His daily routine 01:23:41 His driving force 01:27:45 Parting words of wisdom around leading teams

Tinker Talks - Cancer Survivor shares his story and we Talk Importance of Men's Health Awareness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020

Welcome to Tinker Talks. He went in to see the doctor about a shoulder pain that was not going away and it turned into a life saving trip and a valuable lesson of men's health. November is Men's Health Awareness Month. We sit down and have a conversation with Ken Lafayette, a cancer survivor. He talks about how he found out, treatments and survival. He also tells us about the impact this had on his family. During his visit to the doctor at the 72nd Medical Group the Capt. that did his examination noticed that his PSA had not been done for a few years and recommended that he get the blood work done. That might have been a life or death suggestion. Don't take your health for granted. Not everyone will be so lucky. Get your yearly examinations done - especially as you grow older. This is a great conversation with a great outcome. Thanks for listening and make sure to share this podcast. Please subscribe to our podcast on this site, or Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Also, follow us on social media: Facebook and Instagram - @TinkerAirForceBase Twitter - @Team_Tinker. Until next time...stay healthy, treat each other with respect and have a great week.

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Air Force Radio News 05 November 2020

The 9Gs Podcast - An Aviation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020

Today's Story: Agile Flag

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John "Rain" Waters, Former F16 Demo Pilot, Commercial Pilot

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 44:55

Today’s episode special guest is John "Rain" Waters. Rain is a former USAF fighter pilot. He served as a T-6II First Assignment Instructor Pilot, an MC-12 (King Air 350) pilot, and ultimately an F-16 pilot. During his time in the Air Force, John flew 128 combat missions during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. John’s final flying assignment in the Air Force was the commander and pilot for the Air Combat Command’s F-16 Viper Demo team. He now flies on the Boeing 777 for a major cargo carrier in North America. He’s as well the host of the Afterburn podcast. You can find his show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-afterburn-podcast/id1496428378

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Pilot Careers with Bart Wilbanks

Whats Your Career Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 33:16

There are some young adults who dream of flying freely in the sky. Being a pilot, whether for the military or private sector, can be a tricky career pathway so we are fortunate to have our next guest who is able to speak to both. Lt. Col Bart Wilbanks does not just fly one plane…he’s flown six different ones which include the F-16, F-35A, T-37, T-38A, AT-38B, and Airbus A320. In addition, he has served as an active duty member in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years and is currently the commander of the 466th Fighter Squadron, the first U.S. Air Force Reserve unit for the F-35A which is the Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter. And if that is not enough, he’s a pilot of Delta Airlines. Bart earned his commission in May 1999 from Baylor University, right down the road from us. He served in active duty assignments in Air Combat Command before entering the Air Force Reserve in 2009, and currently serves as Traditional Reservist. He holds almost 3,500 military flying hours, including 900 combat hours. In his 21 years of service, he has had 11 different assignments which is part of living the life as a pilot in the military, which we will talk about. We are excited for you to learn about the life of a pilot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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RFT 390: Colonel Scott "Soup" Campbell

Ready For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 37:30

Colonel Scott C. Campbell is the Assistant, Manpower and Operations, Headquarters, United States Air Force Academy where he assists in the oversight of aviation and summer programs, cadet assignments and course of instruction development. Prior to assuming his current assignment, he served as Commander of the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. He was responsible for one of the largest installations and flying operations in the United States Air Force, with more than 7,500 Airmen, 3,000 civilians, and more than 100 aircraft. He was responsible for organizing, training, and equipping a wing comprised of 20 squadrons, two of which were fighter squadrons. The wing provided A-10C aircraft for close air support and forward air control, combat support, and medical forces for combatant commander requirements worldwide. The 355th Fighter Wing was also responsible for training A-10C pilots for the entire Total Force and was the Air Combat Command executive agent for Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces and Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty compliance. Colonel Campbell earned his commission in 1995 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has commanded at the group and squadron level, and served as an Aide-de-Camp and weapons school instructor. Colonel Campbell served as the Afghanistan Country Director in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy. Colonel Campbell is a command pilot with more than 3,400 hours in the T-34, T-38, A-10 and MQ-9. He has flown in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.

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Defense & Aerospace Podcast [Friday Roundtable Mar. 06, 2020]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 55:53

On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests include Gen. Mike “Mobile” Holmes, USAF, the commander of the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International, Cmdr. Guy “Bus” Snodgrass, USN (retired), CEO of Defense Analytics and author of the new book Holding the Line: Inside Trump’s Pentagon with Secretary Mattis and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Luis Alvarez CEO of Theradaptive. Topics: — House and Senate lawmaker’s growing consensus on the Trump administration’s 2021 budget request — Congressional reaction to coronavirus crisis including approval of $8.3 billion to counter the growing pandemic — What next for the peace deal between the United States and the Taliban in the wake of the Taliban’s wave of attack on Afghan targets — The consolidation of the Democratic contest to former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. — Conversation with Gen. Mobile Holmes, USAF, commander of the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command — Retired Lt. Col. Lou Alvarez, PhD, USA Ret., the CEO of Theradaptive, an MIT spin-out, on the company’s novel regenerative technology to help service members and civilians suffering from severe orthopedic injuries

Air Force Radio News 27 February 2020

The Raptor Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020

Today's story: A new website, focused on resiliency.

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Episode:24 You Lead People and Manage Resources with Brett Williams, Maj Gen USAF (Ret)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 61:17

Brett T. WilliamsMajor General, USAF (Retired)Chief Operating OfficerIronNet Cybersecurity, IncBrett Williams is a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer at IronNet Cybersecurity. IronNet delivers the power of collective cybersecurity to defend companies, sectors and nations. Their advanced cyber detection solution leverages behavioral analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect against the most advanced threats. As COO, Brett supports strategic planning, leads business performance management efforts provides thought leadership to support marketing and sales.During his time as an Air Force General Officer, Brett served in four senior executive leadership positions. As the Director of Operations (J3) at U.S. Cyber Command, he led a team of 400 people responsible for the global operations and defense of all DOD networks as well as the planning and execution of authorized offensive operations. Prior to this position, he served as Director of Operations (A3O), U.S. Air Force, where he led the largest Air Staff directorate consisting of more than 1300 Airmen and civilians stationed world-wide. In this role, he developed and justified the operations component of the annual $120B Air Force budget. General Williams also served as the Director of Communications (J6) for U.S. Pacific Command. His 150-person directorate executed an annual budget of $57M and was responsible for the design, implementation and operation of all command and control networks supporting DOD’s largest geographic warfighting command. Finally, as the Inspector General for Air Combat Command, he led the inspection, audit and compliance process for all U.S based combat flying organizations.Operationally, General Williams led a variety of large, complex organizations ranging in size from 300 to over 9000 personnel. In his most significant leadership position as 18th Wing Commander in Okinawa, Japan, he led the largest combat wing in the Air Force. General Williams was responsible for relationships with Japanese political and business leaders in a highly volatile community environment. He executed an annual budget in excess of $100M to support a community of over 25,000 U.S. service members, their families and Japanese employees. In this significant leadership role, he delivered success across a wide variety of mission areas to include aircraft operations, aircraft maintenance, logistics, civil engineering, security and policing, community support, human resources, financial management and medical services. Brett is an F-15C fighter pilot with over 28 years of flying experience, including more than 100 combat missions.Brett is a highly regarded keynote speaker, leadership coach, and cybersecurity expert. He has appeared several times on national television, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee and is a sought-after subject matter expert. Brett has served as a faculty member with the National Association of Corporate Directors Board Advisory Services as well as a guest professor at Duke University. He has served on the Defense Science Board and on a variety of corporate advisory boards. Brett holds a BS in Computer Science from Duke University and three graduate degrees in management and national security studies.0:08 Opening2:36 Brett Williams, Maj Gen USAF (Ret) Intro12:41 Technology is the Backbone of Business15:56 The Five Things New Leaders Should Do23:48 Developing Talent31:10 Learning Styles33:49 Leading Multi-Generational Teams41:01 The Importance of Cyber Security to Leaders48:31 Recommended Books59:01 Where You Can Find Brett Williams, Major General, USAF (Retired) and ClosingHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickLLozano‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

The Raptor Nation Podcast - Maj. Josh 'Cabo' Gunderson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020

Meet the newest pilot and commander of the F-22 Demo Team, Maj. Josh Gunderson, callsign ‘Cabo.' From a kid who once dreamed of flying fighter jets, to now sitting in the seat of the world's premier 5th-generation fighter, this episode dives into the life of Cabo and how he got to where he is today.

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Ten Ways To Become A Better Steward Of The Drone Industry: Ken Christensen, Foresight AI

Drone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 25:00

How can we become a better steward of the drone industry? For that question we turn to Ken Christensen, Co-Founder of Foresight AI as well as Vice-President of Flight Operations. Foresight AI is a Robotic AI company using sUAS to provide accurate HD 3D Point Clouds for autonomous robots. Ken has over 30 years of experience in the aviation field both in the government and private sector. Ken has served in the Air Force, NASA, California Air National Guard and the Department of Homeland Security and has extensive aviation and aerospace experience. He is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UAS Drone Detection/Counter Drone technology, space based solutions and aviation airborne sensor solutions. He served in Air Force Special Operations and Air Combat Command and is a veteran of three wars, completing 117 combat and combat support missions. In addition, he remains an active commercial pilot as well as a commercial sUAS Pilots. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Ken talks about how drone operators can be effective stewards and Ambassadors of the Drone industry. He’ll share his 10 ways to become better steward and grow the industry.

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Tinker Talks - 552 Air Control Wing commander talks mission, major accomplishments, and partnership