Podcasts about communications squadron

My guest today is Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Michelle “Taz” Zayatz.  Michelle grew up in Pittsfield, MA and graduated from Taconic High School.  In 1982 she joined the Air Force with an Air Force Specialty Code of 276 Aerospace Control and Warning System.  Her first assignment was to the 667th Air Control and Warning Squadron at Hofn Air Station, Iceland in 1982.  After completing that remote tour she was assigned to the 2nd Communications Squadron at Buckley Air National Guard base in Colorado.  During this assignment, she met and married her husband, Allen.  In 1986, Michelle separated from Active Duty and accompanied her husband as he finished his Active Duty career in the Air Force.  Throughout their subsequent PCS moves, she continued her career by joining the Air National Guard in MS, NY and CO.  In 1998, she transferred from the COANG to the Air Force Reserves and became a founding member of the 8th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley AFB.  In 2006, Michelle moved to the 310th Space Group at Schriever AFB.  In 2007, she requested to be reassigned to stand up the new 310th Mission Support Group in Denver.  Chief Zayatz retired in 2011.

In this episode, we sit down with AFSA Champion and retired CMSgt, Kevin Ott, a distinguished Air Force veteran with 30 years of service. Join us as we explore Kevin's life and career, from leadership lessons and 9/11's impact to his reflections on 40 years of Air Force transformations and uniform changes. Kevin's stories from basic training and his resilience after setbacks offer valuable insights. He emphasizes the importance of advocacy, from spousal licensing to Rapid City's housing challenges. Join us for an inspiring journey through the life of a dedicated Air Force leader. Don't miss it! Talking Points Include: Letting people make the decisions (11:06) How long did you serve for? (18:17) Risk takers as leaders (23:09) Changes in the air force over 40 years (27:25) Brown on brown on brown (33:44) Wiping out the promotion system (40:54) Trends in promotion and how to promote (46:41) Disappointment and resiliency in your career (51:58) The importance of becoming a first sergeant (56:52) Lessons learned from his early career (1:01:48) How did you get into the air force? (1:07:51) Pizza for the Super Bowl (1:13:07) The letter to the governor (1:17:28) The housing crisis in Rapid City (1:23:18) The importance of having a strong voice (1:28:56) Kevin M. Ott, retired as of November 1, 2012, is a distinguished Chief Master Sergeant with a rich background in the United States Air Force. He served as the Squadron Superintendent of the 28th Communications Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, managing a team responsible for mission-critical C4 equipment and systems. Chief Ott advocated for squadron member welfare, readiness, and development. Born in LaPorte, Indiana, his career spanned roles in radar operation, radio management, technical training, operational evaluation, and as a first sergeant. He served across the United States and overseas, deploying to regions like Qatar, Kuwait, Djibouti, and Jordan in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM, showcasing his dedication to Service.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Army MAJ Steve Schiovani discusses his Master's thesis from the US Army Command and General Staff College entitled: Lying, in Wait: Competitive Deception in the Indo-Pacific. The United States faces its stated pacing adversary, China, in competition in the Indo-Pacific region. As the Joint Force reorients, deception has re-emerged in updated doctrine as a competitive tool. The updated doctrine encourages the use of deception but provides little unclassified guidance on training or implementation of deception outside of tactical engagements. This thesis analyzes the foundations of strategic deception applied to the context of current US and Chinese competition in the Indo-Pacific region. Deception is modeled as a competitive wargame focused on the Indo-Pacific theater. Fundamental aspects of deception tied to US and Chinese strategic cultural lenses and objectives form the basis for the game's model. Analysis of the wider concept of deception reveals challenges and opportunities for the US in employing strategic deception below the level of armed conflict. This thesis offers an avenue for training deception planning using an experiential learning method. Research Question:  Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #146 Sebastian Bae on Gaming #90 Dave Acosta on Informationally Disadvantaged The Tao of Deception by Ralph Sawyer Lever of Power by Ralph Sawyer A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster Counterdeception Principles and Applications for National Security by  Michael Bennett, Edward Waltz Information Warfare and Organizational Decision-Making by Alexander Kott Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-159 Guest Bio:  MAJ Steven Schiavoni commissioned in 2010 from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN. He started service as an Infantry Officer in the Pennsylvania National Guard where he served as a rifle platoon leader and battalion mortar platoon leader. In 2016 he transferred to the Army Reserve and became a Functional Area 30 - Information Operations officer. Since then he has served and deployed in multiple roles including company commander, sensitive activities planner, and information operations planner. He is a graduate of Infantry Basic Officer Leader's Course, Maneuver Captain's Career Course, FA-30 Qualification Course, and Basic Airborne Course among others. He is currently part of the Information Advantage Scholars Program at the Army's Command and General Staff Officers Course. In his civilian life, MAJ Schiavoni works as a Department of the Air Force civilian conducting Defense Cyber Operations as part of the 412th Communications Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. 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.

An Airman at Misawa Air Base, keeps the lines of communication open.

Come join us at the 2022 Wichita Business Expo at Century II on Thursday, September 29!  This is the premiere business-to-business trade show in Wichita.  No matter what you are looking for, you will find it at the Expo! Learn more now!It's been 4 years since there was an air show at McConnell AFB, but now Frontiers in Flight is back!  So we thought this would be a great time to highlight that event and share about the economic impact of McConnell AFB on our local community.  Don and Ebony are joined by Mike Heldstab and Capt. Ryan “Sugar” Shieve.  On this episode we discuss: How does McConnell AFB impact our local community economically? What is “Friends of McConnell” and how does it work? Keeping military talent in Wichita How pilots get their call signs Partnerships with the W young professionals organization through Mission Wichita All the airshow events and static displays that you can check out (there is a lot) The parking situation What to bring / leave at home Oh yeah, did we mention that the air show is FREE!?!?!?! Learn moreabout Friends of McConnell / Frontiers in Flight:https://www.friendsofmcconnell.org https://www.frontiersinflight.com/Facebook ProfileMike has brought years of experience in working with our nation's military and McConnell Air Force Base as he previously served as State Military Liaison for United States Senator Jerry Moran. During his time working for Senator Moran, Mike worked diligently to connect with each Kansas military  installation and its leaders. His experience in this area and others will allow the Chamber to continue in  its long-standing partnership with McConnell Air Force Base and the military units based there, as well  as reinforce the base's economic impact on our region. Mike is currently an Honorary Commander for the 22nd Communications Squadron. He has volunteered  with the Kansas National Guard Foundation, Humanities Kansas, the Kansas Association for Youth, and  the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Mike is an alumnus of the Chamber Leadership Academy,  Mission Wichita and Leadership Wichita.Originally oraganized in the 1960's to provide financial support for a  variety of non-budgeted items, the group initially consisted of ten non-budgeted items, the group  initially consisted of ten civic leaders who each stepped forward with a $1,000 donation. During the  1990s the Friends of McConnell's visibility on Base increased and it became the key link for the Wichita  and Derby for Base commanders – active duty, reserve and guard. More recently the organization  expanded to encompass Andover, Haysville, and Mulvane and became the vital link between regional  business and military. The group supports activities and programs on Base which expands awareness of  the local military asset throughout the region and state. The Friends of McConnell is a select group of area business leaders and citizens dedicated to developing  a strong social and economic link between McConnell's senior military leaders and their civilian  counterparts. The Friends of McConnell expresses both pride and appreciation for Team McConnell by  providing organization and financial support for Base programs that directly benefit airmen and their  families. Other Resources:Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Amanda Lee Keammerer. Amanda is the founder and CEO of Javilud, transforming innovation at the intersection of technology, people, politics, and art through consulting services, signature events, and creative collaborations. Born and raised in San Antonio, Amanda Lee Keammerer is the founder and CEO of Javilud, a consulting firm leading at the intersection of people, politics, tech, and art through programs and services. Previously, Amanda was the Vice President of Cybersecurity and director of the CyberSecurity San Antonio program at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Before returning to Texas, Amanda worked for the Federal CIO and first Federal CISO at the White House. Prior to serving in the Obama administration, Amanda coordinated digital marketing projects at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and managed community relations at the LULAC National Office in Washington, D.C. From 2019 to 2021, Amanda served as an Honorary Commander with the 502d Communications Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio. In 2020, Amanda was nationally recognized as a Latinx Next Generation Leader in National Security & Foreign Policy. Currently, Amanda is a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project. She is the author of a forthcoming bilingual children's book series on cybersecurity awareness, and the founder of National Cyber Signing Day. Amanda earned her MA in Global Communication with a double concentration in national security policy and IT policy from The George Washington University. She earned her BA in Russian and Government from Smith College. Are you ready to Raise the Bar? Make sure to take away the notes! Conversation Highlights: [00:27] Who is Amanda Lee Keammerer? ●    "The Cyber Queen of San Antonio" [00:55] How does Amanda come into the Cyber Space? ●    Amanda's journey from LULAC to Cyber Security ●    What are the skills Amanda learned from LULAC that helps her in the Cyber Space? ●    Privacy policies have a different meaning for different people. [06:38] What is Privacy for Non-Social Media People? [08:36] Cyber and privacy policies for mid-size employers… ●    "Budget" is an important characteristic of cybersecurity in any organization. ●    Cyber Mishappenings can take place in any sector. [13:30] Communication interest and using technology strategically towards your business goal can help to overcome Cyber problems. [15:09] Allison's email automation tool was hacked! [18:25] How can businesses take advantage of the frameworks offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)? ●    What is the advantage of NIST for mid-size and small-size businesses? ●    There is a lot of transparency about things that may or may not affect your businesses provided by the government. ●    Participating in the process is really important to any business or organization. [22:09] What are the two parts of trust? ●    Relationships are the key feature in any business! ●    Open communication channels are important to build trust and relationships in businesses. ●    Building trust and being action-oriented will definitely benefit your business. [31:00] What would Amanda like to see in the Cyber Community of San Antonio? ●    What is Amanda's goal for this year? Memorable Quotes: “Crisis also comes with opportunities" “We are humans, we can't remember everything so we should have daily checklists and documentation." "Good advice of upfront is always invaluable." "People shouldn't expect privacy at work, which is often uncommunicated!" Special Reminder: Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you have an idea or...

In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Amanda Lee Keammerer. Amanda is the founder and CEO of Javilud, transforming innovation at the intersection of technology, people, politics, and art through consulting services, signature events, and creative collaborations.Born and raised in San Antonio, Amanda Lee Keammerer is the founder and CEO of Javilud, a consulting firm leading at the intersection of people, politics, tech, and art through programs and services.Previously, Amanda was the Vice President of Cybersecurity and director of the CyberSecurity San Antonio program at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Before returning to Texas, Amanda worked for the Federal CIO and first Federal CISO at the White House. Prior to serving in the Obama administration, Amanda coordinated digital marketing projects at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and managed community relations at the LULAC National Office in Washington, D.C.From 2019 to 2021, Amanda served as an Honorary Commander with the 502d Communications Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio. In 2020, Amanda was nationally recognized as a Latinx Next Generation Leader in National Security & Foreign Policy.Currently, Amanda is a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project. She is the author of a forthcoming bilingual children's book series on cybersecurity awareness, and the founder of National Cyber Signing Day.Amanda earned her MA in Global Communication with a double concentration in national security policy and IT policy from The George Washington University. She earned her BA in Russian and Government from Smith College.Are you ready to Raise the Bar?Make sure to take away the notes!Conversation Highlights:[00:27] Who is Amanda Lee Keammerer?● "The Cyber Queen of San Antonio"[00:55] How does Amanda come into the Cyber Space?● Amanda's journey from LULAC to Cyber Security● What are the skills Amanda learned from LULAC that helps her in the Cyber Space?● Privacy policies have a different meaning for different people.[06:38] What is Privacy for Non-Social Media People?[08:36] Cyber and privacy policies for mid-size employers…● "Budget" is an important characteristic of cybersecurity in any organization.● Cyber Mishappenings can take place in any sector.[13:30] Communication interest and using technology strategically towards your business goal can help to overcome Cyber problems.[15:09] Allison's email automation tool was hacked![18:25] How can businesses take advantage of the frameworks offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?● What is the advantage of NIST for mid-size and small-size businesses?● There is a lot of transparency about things that may or may not affect your businesses provided by the government.● Participating in the process is really important to any business or organization.[22:09] What are the two parts of trust?● Relationships are the key feature in any business!● Open communication channels are important to build trust and relationships in businesses.● Building trust and being action-oriented will definitely benefit your business.[31:00] What would Amanda like to see in the Cyber Community of San Antonio?● What is Amanda's goal for this year?Memorable Quotes:“Crisis also comes with opportunities"“We are humans, we can't remember everything so we should have daily checklists and documentation.""Good advice of upfront is always invaluable.""People shouldn't expect privacy at work, which is often uncommunicated!"Special Reminder:Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.If you have an idea or topic for the show, or maybe you want to be on the display, visit us at https://raisingthebar.live.Reach out to Amanda Lee Keammerer:● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keammerer● https://javilud.com/Connect with Allison:YouTube: AltiqeLinkedIn: Allison De PaoliWebsite: https://altiqe.comPlease Email her at clientcare@altiqe.comAvailable on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and other major podcasting platforms.

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Lt. Col. Colin Williams, 55th Combat Communications Squadron commander, about their unit's mission Feb. 24, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. The 55th CBCS is a geographically separated unit, located at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Not everyone can lead; some people are just drawn to it. NJ Robinson (expert in IT leadership) joins Matt to explore how leading in IT is different, the three types of team members, and how to adapt to each one. NJ is a collaborative, forward-thinking IT leader with a 10-year track record of applying leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to transform under-performing teams and make good teams great! He's a national speaker and leads in his current role for the 794th Communications Squadron. Find him on LinkedIn and hi-techleader.com.

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, talks with Lt. Col. Pauline Harke, 23rd Combat Communications Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Castillo, 23rd CBCS senior enlisted leader, about their unit and culture Oct. 14, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, speaks with the 35th Combat Communications Squadron leadership about their mission, April 8, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. 35th CBCS leadership consisted of Lt. Col. Monte Buchanan, commander, Lt. Col. Timothy Spink, director of operations, Chief Master Sgt. David Solis, superintendent, and Senior Master Sgt. James Letcher III, operations superintendent. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with Maj Charles Parsons commander of the 242d Combat Communications Squadron. Maj Parsons explains the mission of the 242d Combat Communications Squadron, and their dual purpose to also provide a Joint Incident Site Communication Capability (JISCC) for specific exercises and events. We also talk about the JISCC’s recent deployment to the nation's capitol to assist with the Presidential Inauguration. If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.” In this episode, I interview Lt Col Tim Turner, the recently graduated commander of the 82d Communications Squadron out of Sheppard AFB, Texas. We talk about our origin story that goes back to being company grade officers in the 22d Communications Squadron (WELEAD.COMM!), why leaders need to get comfortable with delivering honest conversations, and how we are committed to making the Air Force better with every opportunity, either those that are provided or those that we forge ourselves.

In this edition, we interview cyber security professionals from the Communications Squadron about Cyber Security Awareness Month and how Airmen can protect their online identities at work and at home.

“Don’t Just Talk About It, Be About It.” In this episode, I interview MSgt Ron Esposo, a former teammate from the mighty 673d Communications Squadron and co-founder of the Filipino-American Airmen group on Facebook, boasting more than 4,500 worldwide members. We discuss our origin story, the power of a global community through a shared culture that always makes you feel at home, and his personal leadership philosophy using the acronym CYBER that embodies his style and passion for getting the mission done but never forgetting the people are the foundation that makes the mission happen. Let’s go!

October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. In this episode, A1C Heather Vasquez talks with A1C Kyle Keaton from the 87th Communications Squadron about securing your online social media presence (including Instagram and Facebook) and how to identify phishing emails form people looking to steal your personal information.

The airmen of the 35th Communications Squadron are updating phone line, to the VOIP system.

The airmen of the 35th Communications Squadron are updating phone line, to the VOIP system.

Lead: Just 3 Airmen from Andersen’s 36th Communications Squadron work diligently to ensure the only weather radar in the entire Marianas Islands provides vital information to Andersen base weather, Guam International Airport, and even Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. SrA Whitlow explains what the radar is, how it works, and how important it is to the Andersen mission. Narration: Tucked behind the backroads of Guam, just south of Andersen Air Force Base stands a lone, tall radar tower. Operated by just 3 Airmen from the 36th Communications Squadron, it’s what they call the NEXRAD Doppler Radar. SSgt David Vanderloop, Ground Radar Technician, 36th Communications Squadron (36 CS): “The NEXRAD radar is a Next Generation weather Radar used here on Andersen. It provides products to Andersen base weather, FAA, the National Weather Service, and also Hickam gets a feed of from radar site.” Narration: The NEXRAD Doppler Radar system is a network of high-resolution weather radars operated by the National Weather Service. The NEXRAD detects precipitation, atmospheric movement, or wind by shooting radio frequencies out into the air. SSgt Vanderloop: “How the NEXRAD radar works is, we generate pulsed RF which shoots out of the antenna, which will then bounce off of a cloud, and then receive back into the same antenna it transmitted from, we will then process then send out to all of our users.” Narration: Although satellites work for a similar purpose, the NEXRAD radar provides a more in-depth look into the atmosphere. SSgt Benjamin Touchstone, Ground Radar Systems NCOIC, 36th Communications Squadron (36 CS): “Satellites coverage will give you a more aerial view of the cloud coverage in the area. The difference between it and the radar is the radar gives you a more detailed internal look of the cloud. So you can see what’s actually going on inside of it.” Narration: Without that radar coverage, weather forecasting is much more limited, which in turn directly affects Andersen’s high operational flying missions. SSgt Touchstone: “It’s important to have it up with all the air traffic we have coming in and out of Guam International Airport plus all of the training missions and exercises we run here from Andersen. Especially in certain circumstances where you’re flying stealth missions and things like that, some of those airplanes won’t actually fly without radar coverage up. These products are absolutely vital to all of Andersen’s flying missions” Narration: The NEXRAD is the only weather radar within the Marianas region. It serves the Andersen mission while also providing the Pacific region a detailed look into Guam’s skies. Soundbites from Staff Sgt. David Vanderloop, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Touchstone. Produced by Senior Airman Mariko Whitlow. Also available in high definition.

B-roll of Noble Eagle, Sep 11th 2001. Scenes include various footage of the Pentagon and rescue crews just after being attacked during the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Produced by Tech Sgt. Robert Stenberg - 11th Communications Squadron. Part 2 of 2. 911TenAnniv

B-roll of Noble Eagle, Sep 11th 2001. Scenes include various footage of the Pentagon and rescue crews just after being attacked during the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Produced by Tech Sgt. Robert Stenberg - 11th Communications Squadron. Part 1 of 2. 911TenAnniv