Podcasts about Fairchild Air Force Base

In this week's episode, Tony follows up on last week's conversation with Sara Hammel by delving deeper into one of the topics they touched on: the dangerous rogue operators. The clinical term for this type of person is maladaptive sociopath, and Tony's research into one example—the pilot Bud Holland, who crashed a B-52 during a Fairchild Air Force Base airshow in 1994—uncovered some common characteristics of these rogues that he described in the book, Darker Shades of Blue. While these traits often become obvious after an accident investigation, they are also tendencies all of us can struggle with from time to time. Join us for this examination of the 12 things we must look out for to recognize and avoid trouble with those who believe themselves to be “minor gods.”

We look back to our conversation with Alexa Numkena-Anderson from July of 2024:   Alexa Numkena-Anderson @cheflex_pdx is enrolled Hopi and is Yakama, Skokomish, Cree and Mexican descent. She was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up in the greater Washington area (Toppenish, Tri-Cites and Fairchild Air Force Base).  After high school Alexa moved to Portland, Oregon to pursue a culinary career and attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary school while also working as a line cook.  She has worked in many kitchens across the Portland, such as @kingtidepdx (formally Three Degrees) @twr.pdx @sammichportland @imperialportland @headwaterspdx and @bullardtavernpdx as well as working for acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs such as @dougiepdx @vit0bike @lesbianmeatmaker & @lauroromero to name a few. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother, her indigenous heritage . Her grandma Stella of the Yakama Tribe with memories of fry bread, roast beef, and soups as well as her Hopi heritage With the motivations of being a new mother, she is ready to share and continuously learn about her culture's food. Inspired by other Indigenous chefs she feels it is her responsibility to share and learn about these ancient foods and techniques. Javelina's main feature is fry bread and even though this food came from necessity, our people were able to make a comfort food that is still found at pow wows and family gatherings to this day. On her culinary journey she discovered the amazing bounty of native ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Using what the surrounding land has already given them and combining it with Alexa's culture, skill and vision they hope to create a truly unique story.   Right at the Fork is supported by:  Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com  RingSide Steakhouse:  www.RingSideSteakhouse.com  Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

A mass shooting and a B-52 bomber crash occur within five days of each other. Come visit us on YouTube and see the video, maps, diagrams and much more on this episode as well as many others. www.youtube.com/@jamesr.howell 

Terry L. Fossum is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse background. He served as an officer in the United States Air Force, where he was the executive officer for a group of nuclear B-52 bombers during the Cold War, earning the title of Officer of the Year at Fairchild Air Force Base. Terry transitioned into marketing, ascending into the top 1% of his industry globally. He represented the Boy Scouts of America on a survival reality TV show on the Fox Network and won, became an award-winning actor, author, and TEDx speaker. His book, "The Oxcart Blueprint for Success," reached the #1 best-selling spot, and he is known for his impactful public speaking and coaching. Episode Summary:Host Myrna Young sits down with guest Terry L. Fossum to unravel the secrets behind achieving your goals and why most people fail to reach them. Terry shares his groundbreaking "Oxcart Technique," a goal-setting methodology based on Nobel Prize-winning science, to help listeners understand how to harness both the fear of failure and the allure of success.Terry breaks down how, at one of the lowest points in his life, he discovered the transformative power of combining positive visualization with negative visualization to motivate himself to achieve his goals. This method, consisting of creating a failure scenario, a detailed action plan,  making it applicable to various aspects of life, including business success, health maintenance, and relationship improvement.Key Takeaways:Harnessing Emotion: Understand that emotion, not mere facts, is the main driver of actions toward achieving goals.Failure Scenario: Writing down and emotionally engaging with what failure looks like significantly boosts motivation.Success Scenario: Balancing the fear of failure with the vision of success creates a powerful motivational force.Daily Action Plan: Developing a fluid, achievable daily action plan is critical in moving from the fear of failure to the vision of success.Personalization: Ensure all steps are personalized and discussed with key stakeholders, like partners or family, to ensure mutual support and alignment.Support The Sponsors who Support the Transform Your Mind podcast!RO.CO The Ro Body Program provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Go to RO.CO/TRANSFORMScience Moms - The Science Moms are a non-partisan group of scientists who are, like many of you, moms. Join us at ScienceMoms.comShopify - Go to shopify.com/transform now to grow your businessSee this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094

Alexa Numkena-Anderson @cheflex_pdx is enrolled Hopi and is Yakama, Skokomish, Cree and Mexican descent. She was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up in the greater Washington area (Toppenish, Tri-Cites and Fairchild Air Force Base).  After high school Alexa moved to Portland, Oregon to pursue a culinary career and attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary school while also working as a line cook.   She has worked in many kitchens across the Portland, such as @kingtidepdx (formally Three Degrees) @twr.pdx @sammichportland @imperialportland @headwaterspdx and @bullardtavernpdx as well as working for acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs such as @dougiepdx @vit0bike @lesbianmeatmaker & @lauroromero to name a few. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother, her indigenous heritage . Her grandma Stella of the Yakama Tribe with memories of fry bread, roast beef, and soups as well as her Hopi heritage With the motivations of being a new mother, she is ready to share and continuously learn about her culture's food. Inspired by other Indigenous chefs she feels it is her responsibility to share and learn about these ancient foods and techniques.   Javelina's main feature is fry bread and even though this food came from necessity, our people were able to make a comfort food that is still found at pow wows and family gatherings to this day. On her culinary journey she discovered the amazing bounty of native ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Using what the surrounding land has already given them and combining it with Alexa's culture, skill and vision they hope to create a truly unique story.     Right at the Fork is supported by:  Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com  RingSide Steakhouse:  www.RingSideSteakhouse.com  Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

June 20th: Dean Allen Mellberg Kills (1994) Disappointment is a difficult emotion to process. And, sometimes, it can lead to acts of revenge. On June 20th 1994 a man determined to get revenge upon the people who led to his disappointment began a deadly rampage that saw 22 injured and 4 dead in his wake. https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mellberg-dean.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_Air_Force_Base#1994_shooting, https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/22/us/an-airman-s-revenge-5-minutes-of-terror.html, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-06-22-mn-7137-story.html, https://apnews.com/article/60e457fded655d6ff932695474e20473, https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/03/warnings-unheeded-twin-tragedies-book-review/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juneteenth Special! This is a co-led interview as the talk with Abigail Curtis is based off her incredible article she released through the legendary ‘COME-UNITY Magazine'. Check out her article here: https://issuu.com/kmcclure/docs/come_unity_abigail_cover_2/s/50272045? "COME-UNITY Magazine and Podcast led by the CEO Kitara Johnson, is proudly presented as a program of the nonprofit COME-UNITY Education and Empowerment Center. Our nonprofit is made possible through the generous support of veterans, community leaders, and changemakers who are deeply committed to fostering UNITY, INCLUSION, and providing crucial support to underrepresented community members. Their dedication and contributions drive our mission forward, ensuring that COME-UNITY remains a platform for positive change, celebration of diversity, and empowerment for all." Intro: Lt Col Abigail S. Curtis stands as a beacon of inspiration within the halls of Fairchild Air Force Base, serving as the distinguished Commander of the 92d Maintenance Squadron. Her remarkable journey is not just about rank and accolades, but a testament to the enduring values of diversity, inclusion, resilience, and leadership. Join us as we delve into her story, exploring the trials and triumphs that have shaped her into the exemplary leader she is today. From her humble beginnings as a military child to her current role as squadron commander, she has defied expectations and shattered stereotypes at every turn. As we reflect on her story, let us not only celebrate her achievements but also heed the lessons she imparts. For in Lt Col Curtis's journey, we find inspiration and hope for a future where diversity is not just embraced but celebrated, and where resilience knows no bounds. Talking Points Include: —Early Life and Military Upbringing— Lt Col Curtis's upbringing was steeped in the rich tapestry of military life, where diversity was not just a concept but a lived reality. Growing up in a close-knit military community, she absorbed the values of service, sacrifice, and solidarity. The influence of her father, a military serviceman, was profound, instilling in her a sense of duty and discipline from a young age. His commitment to his country and his family laid the foundation for Lt Col Curtis's own journey of service. —Embracing Diversity and Overcoming Adversity— Lt Col Curtis's personal journey as a woman of color in an interracial relationship is a testament to her resilience in the face of adversity. She reflects on the obstacles she encountered and the strength she drew from her experiences. Through hardship and discrimination, Lt Col Curtis emerged stronger, her resolve unshaken. Her story underscores the importance of embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, not just within the military but in society at large. —Leadership Journey in the Air Force— Lt Col Curtis's ascent through the ranks of the Air Force is a testament to her leadership prowess. From her early days as a young officer to her current role as squadron commander, she has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication. Her assignments and deployments have taken her to the far corners of the globe, where she has played a vital role in global airlift operations. —Advocacy and Impact— In her capacity as a Defense Legislative Fellow in Congress, Lt Col Curtis has wielded her influence to effect change and shape policy. Her advocacy for women, children, and families has left an indelible mark on the defense landscape. Through her leadership philosophy and vision for the 92d Maintenance Squadron, Lt Col Curtis continues to inspire those under her command to reach for new heights and push beyond perceived limitations. Her legacy is not just one of rank and title, but of service and sacrifice, of breaking barriers and blazing trails for future generations to follow. (Disclaimer: HeroFront is privately owned and operated. This episode is not sponsored by DoD, USAF, or Fairchild AFB)

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In this episode, I sit down with Travis Barrett MS, CSCS from Dynamic Performance. Tune in as we talk about obesity in EMS and how to start making healthier life choices on and off the clock, starting today. Travis is a strength coach with the Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) School at Fairchild Air Force Base and now SCFD #10. Travis understands our jobs in EMS and he has a plan for you and I to become healthier and better at our jobs. He also doesn't spout any BS. This isn't about getting huge in the gym or fad diets. EMSconnect has big plans with Dynamic Performance. Join us as we kick off what is sure to be a life-changing multi-part series. Stop waiting for Monday. Check out his website and start living healthier today! https://dynamichp.net/our-team/ Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/EMSconnectonline https://www.youtube.com/@EMSconnect

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we hear part two of the sit down with former Military Police Officer and Author Andy Brown and discuss the day he engaged an active shooter at the Fairchild Air Force Base and the aftermath of what he was made to witness and do and the effects of having been forced to use deadly force. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a one gun control organizations unorthodox approach to this falls campaign ads. Link to YouTube engineering channel: https://youtu.be/omv85cLfmxU Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former Military Police Officer and Author Andy Brown and discuss the day he shot and killed an active shooter at the Fairchild Air Force Base and what might have been done to prevent the event from ever happening. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a lawsuit brought against American gun makers by the Government of Mexico and the Everytown gun control group. Link to YouTube engineering channel: https://youtu.be/omv85cLfmxU Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

Joining me to talk about the program in detail are Captain Justin, the AIM HIGH Flight Academy Program Director, Air Force Recruiting Services Detachment 1; Lieutenant Colonel Kelly McNerney, Director of Operations, Air Force Recruiting Services Detachment 1; 1st Lieutenant Courtney Tomas, a KC-135R/T Stratotanker pilot currently stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington; and Victoria Johnson, a Certified Flight Instructor at the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation.The Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) is an aviation scholarship for a three-week introductory flight program at various colleges and universities across the country.   The primary objectives of the flight school are to ensure selected students understand the pathway to becoming an Air Force rated officer, and to aid the increase of an individual's Pilot Candidate Selection Method score with the completion of up to 15 flight hours.AFHA pairs unaffiliated youth and cadets nominated by USAFA and AFROTC with Total Force Officers who provide aviation career broadening and mentorship about the various aviation professions and career fields that can be potential pathways to achieving their goals.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His background includes executive roles with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.

On Friday, 24 June 1994, a United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, United States, after its pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur "Bud" Holland, maneuvered the bomber beyond its operational limits and lost control. The B-52 stalled, fell to the ground and exploded, killing Holland and the three other field-grade officers on board the aircraft. In addition, one person on the ground suffered injuries during the accident, but survived. The crash was captured on video and was shown repeatedly on news broadcasts throughout the world.: 125 : 2–3 The subsequent investigation concluded that the crash was attributable primarily to three factors: Holland's personality and behavior; USAF leaders' delayed or inadequate reactions to earlier incidents involving Holland; and the sequence of events during the aircraft's final flight. The crash is now used in military and civilian aviation environments as a case study in teaching crew resource management. It is also often used by the U.S. Armed Forces during aviation safety training as an example of the importance of complying with safety regulations and correcting the behavior of anyone who violates safety procedures. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Fairchild_Air_Force_Base_B-52_crash License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0;

On June 24th, 1994, Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington State became the site of the second single-shooter mass shooting on a U.S. military base. Andy Brown joins HBH to tell the story of how he stepped in and incredibly prevented an even greater tragedy. He details the day that forever changed his life and the lives of so many others, as well as how he bravely handled the psychological after-effects.  Andy Brown's book, ‘Warnings Unheeded', covers the Fairchild Air Force Base shooting and its aftermath in even greater detail.

Today, Command Chief Master Sergeant Daniel Guzman joined me for a 90-minute podcast. It's my 32nd birthday which means it's been exactly one year since I posted my first podcast. Chief Guzman has been the Command Chief at Fairchild Air Force Base for almost 18 months and is set to be the Command Chief at Elmendorf this Summer. He currently has 25 years in active duty and we talk about some of the lessons and experiences he's gained in those years. Chief values being available for Airmen and being the voice for Airmen during meetings with senior leadership. He pointed out that we can't assume everyone has a mentor or coach and we need to coach those people. We talk about how he worked 12+ hours at Lakenheath and burnt himself out as a Senior Master Sergeant and after a PCS to Langley he realized he was the only one working past 1700 and that he needed to rearrange his priorities. He suggested I read the book Go-Giver and that book highlighted that the most successful people are willing to share their secrets with others, I try to get Chief Guzman to share as many of those secrets as I can within these 90 minutes.

Andy Brown is a US Air Force, Law-Enforcement veteran who has worked as a Patrolman and Criminal Investigator.An avid reader of nonfiction, Brown particularly enjoys learning from historical events. He credits Charles Remsberg's Street Survival books for helping him end an active-shooter killing spree at Fairchild Air Force Base in June of 1994.Brown's research into the mass-murder incident, and the aviation disaster that occurred four days later, led him to write Warnings Unheeded. He hopes others will benefit from the impactful stories and the valuable lessons contained within them.After leaving the Air Force, Brown returned to the area of Spokane, Washington where he lives with his family and works for the Department of Homeland Security.Find Andy: Instagram.com/ssgtandybrownFind me:  Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge

I talk with Chief Vasquez about his career, veteran mental health, and the release of his new book: "Beyond The Little Blue Book" All HeroFront podcast streaming platforms with full episodes found on the link below: https://linktr.ee/HeroFront Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Bob Vásquez is currently a curriculum developer at the United States Air Force Academy. He has served as Course Co-Director for Officership 100, as well as Program Director for the Academy Center for Character and Leadership Development's Freshman Character and Leadership Seminar. A wisdom seeker, author, musician, inspirational/motivational speaker, life coach, and mentor, Chief Vásquez's highest accomplishments are raising two daughters; Tesa and Elyse, five granddaughters; Nieves, Alexia, McKinlee, Marissa, and Jojo, and one grandson; Bubby, as well as two sons-in-law, Nate and Jeremy, and growing closer to his lovely bride of more than 43 wonderful and fulfilling years, Debbie.  After graduating from Deming High School in Deming New Mexico and attending New Mexico State University, the Chief served in the United States Air Force for almost 31 years. In those thirty-one years, he served as a musician with Air Force Bands throughout the country, in the Philippines, and in Europe. He was the only bandsman to serve as Commandant of a Noncommissioned Officer Academy (at March Air Force Base California) and as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander of the 92 nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane Washington. Just before retiring from the Air Force, he was the Deputy Director for the Family Support Center and the Superintendent for the Mission Support Group, both at Ramstein Air Base Germany. He is an adjunct instructor in the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' Business School, which allows him to share his unique leadership experience with a very different audience, providing civilian students a different perspective than they would otherwise receive. He's written and published six books; HEIRPOWER! Eight Basic Habits of Exceptionally Powerful Lieutenants!, So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!, S.S.G.T., A College Freshman's Beyond Survival Guide, What I Learned from Dad Made Me a Better Man, and The Power of SUPERvision! Three more of his books will be published soon. Next to his faith and love of family, Chief Vásquez' purpose is to share his extensive knowledge with as many people as he can. He calls it HEIRPOWER! He is known world-wide as the Ruggedly Handsome Chief!

I talk with Chief Vasquez about his career, veteran mental health, and the release of his new book: "Beyond The Little Blue Book" (All opinions in this podcast are soley those of Chief Vasquez and not the USAF or AF Academy) All HeroFront podcast streaming platforms with full episodes found on the link below: https://linktr.ee/HeroFront Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Bob Vásquez is currently a curriculum developer at the United States Air Force Academy. He has served as Course Co-Director for Officership 100, as well as Program Director for the Academy Center for Character and Leadership Development's Freshman Character and Leadership Seminar. A wisdom seeker, author, musician, inspirational/motivational speaker, life coach, and mentor, Chief Vásquez's highest accomplishments are raising two daughters; Tesa and Elyse, five granddaughters; Nieves, Alexia, McKinlee, Marissa, and Jojo, and one grandson; Bubby, as well as two sons-in-law, Nate and Jeremy, and growing closer to his lovely bride of more than 43 wonderful and fulfilling years, Debbie. After graduating from Deming High School in Deming New Mexico and attending New Mexico State University, the Chief served in the United States Air Force for almost 31 years. In those thirty-one years, he served as a musician with Air Force Bands throughout the country, in the Philippines, and in Europe. He was the only bandsman to serve as Commandant of a Noncommissioned Officer Academy (at March Air Force Base California) and as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander of the 92 nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane Washington. Just before retiring from the Air Force, he was the Deputy Director for the Family Support Center and the Superintendent for the Mission Support Group, both at Ramstein Air Base Germany. He is an adjunct instructor in the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' Business School, which allows him to share his unique leadership experience with a very different audience, providing civilian students a different perspective than they would otherwise receive. He's written and published six books; HEIRPOWER! Eight Basic Habits of Exceptionally Powerful Lieutenants!, So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!, S.S.G.T., A College Freshman's Beyond Survival Guide, What I Learned from Dad Made Me a Better Man, and The Power of SUPERvision! Three more of his books will be published soon. Next to his faith and love of family, Chief Vásquez' purpose is to share his extensive knowledge with as many people as he can. He calls it HEIRPOWER! He is known world-wide as the Ruggedly Handsome Chief!

In This Episode: Erin talks about Operation Blazing Sword - Pink Pistols joining the Second Amendment Foundation in an Amicus Brief for New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Corlett; Weer'd explores a Newsweek article lamenting that Gun Control has lost the support or 18-30 year olds; Then Erin & Weer'd discuss a few videos where would-be thieves make poor choices in the victim selection process. Next, Xander brings us his Independent thoughts on events where warnings of great tragedy weren't heeded; and finally, Weer'd interviews Tom Kubiniec of Secure it Tactical on what makes a good gun safe. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Corlett Weer'd Restores a Cast-iron Skillet Americans Under 30 Have Rapidly Turned Against Gun Control Laws, Poll Finds Man Attempts to Rob a Concealed Carry Class Failed Cash-In-Transit Heist Because Driver Has Balls Of Steel Xander’s Independent Thoughts: Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base Gunman shoots and kills four people and wounds 22 at Fairchild Air Force Base hospital on June 20, 1994. Tom Kubiniec Interview: SecureIt Gun Storage Before You Buy a Gun Safe, Watch This! | SecureIt Gun Storage  

In this episode, Joe welcomes Dan “Guz” Guzman to the lounge. Dan is an Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader and is currently the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 92d Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington State. During their discussion, Dan shared his story and they talked about how adversity plays a key role in our development and prepares us for future life and leadership challenges. Dan's Book Recommendations: Legacy – James Kerr: https://amzn.to/2NVSatL

In today’s episode, Greg and Brian are joined by Air Force Veteran and Author Andy Brown. Andy is on the show to discuss his book “Warnings Unheeded” where he documents the events leading up to two seemingly unrelated tragedies that occurred when he was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in 1994. The first event Andy talks about was the crash of a B-52 bomber that happened during a rehearsal for an upcoming air show. The second event that Andy talks about, which occurred just 4 days before the B-52 crash, was an active shooter attack at the Hospital on base where Andy single-handedly stopped the shooter from killing more people.After leaving the Air Force, Andy investigated both incidents and found an alarming amount of pre-event indicators in the YEARS leading up to both tragedies. Andy wrote about these indicators in great detail in his book “Warnings Unheeded, Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base”The documented behaviors that Andy wrote about were obvious red flags… in both cases. No matter what your job is or who you are, you will definitely be able to use the information that is in the book. Check out the book here: https://amzn.to/2PdPOnyVideo of the B-52 Crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HJ4z1jGEcAFollow us on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/HBPRA/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadia_cognerati/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1S7E4hgSfLVWi4jGlKKqawWebsite: https://www.arcadiacognerati.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/A_CogneratiItunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/left-of-greg-podcast/id1448181902Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BgPDLkWp5iptfZOnXvSSEMusic from https://filmmusic.io "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LeftOfGreg/)

Today on Inland Journal and the Inland Journal podcast, the states of Washington and Idaho are now both in ‘stay-at-home mode.’ Spokane County officials stay consistent with the “social distancing” message, but not everyone is listening. An employee at Fairchild Air Force Base tries to explain the coronavirus and its ripples in a new book for children. And we’ll hear about life in an Idaho household where Dad has the virus and the rest of the family is trying to avoid it. Those stories and we’ll ask you about your new coronavirus rituals today on Inland Journal, after the news.

Today's story: The 97th Air Refueling Squadron reactivated at Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, as the installation takes on more KC-135 Stratotankers.

--Blurb #1: Author: Andy Brown Title: Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base Mass murder and military aviation disaster. One community's experience with two fatal tragedies that occurred suddenly... but not without warning. On 20 June 1994, a gunman opened fire on the patrons and staff of an Air Force hospital. Four days later, a B-52 bomber and the lives of her crew were lost in a fiery crash. Hundreds of ordinary men and women experienced the tragedies... countless others had struggled to prevent them. Everyone who met the would-be gunman thought he was odd. Some said he was creepy. His Air Force roommates and co-workers feared him... for good reason. When the disturbed airman's behavior became threatening, the mental-health doctors at Fairchild Air Force Base had him committed to the psychiatric ward of a military hospital. For months, they watched helplessly as he slipped through the cracks of a broken system. Out of options, a Fairchild psychiatrist warned his staff, "This is the kind of patient who ... one day ... he's going to come back and kill you." The B-52 aircrews who refused to fly with a veteran pilot said, "We predicted the worst air-show disaster in history when we found out that he was gonna fly." The pilot's dangerous maneuvers had always wowed the crowd at Fairchild's air shows. He was also favored by his military leadership. But the men who had to fly with him said he didn't limit his reckless flying to one day a year. They shared tales of the risk-taking pilot routinely pushing the airliner-sized bomber and her crew to their breaking point. One brave officer risked his career by pushing to have the rogue pilot grounded and when his superiors failed to act, he made the ultimate sacrifice to save his men. This compelling narrative is the work of former military policeman and criminal investigator, Andy Brown. Drawing from extensive research, and personal interviews with the people who witnessed the tragedies unfold, Brown tells their story with cinematic clarity. As the man who ended the killing spree, Brown shares how he had prepared for the deadly gunfight, describes his encounter with the gunman and offers a candid insight into the hidden cost of becoming a "hero." More than a true-crime story, criminal biography or military memoir. Warnings Unheeded is a gripping story of courage, heroics and resilience, a story of survival and a lesson from history. See the precursors of violence and tragedy. Read this page-turning true story of mental illness, mass murder and aviation disaster. *** Contains more than 70 non-graphic photographs and images*** --Blurb #2: Author: Aila Stephens Title: Alabama Rain Sarah Johansen left Dry Creek, Alabama before the ink on her high school diploma had a chance to dry and she never looked back. But, when Sarah's elderly father is brutally murdered in the summer of 1994, she has no choice but to return home in order to make sense of what happened—and to prove her estranged mother's innocence. Proving Corrie Bryant is innocent, however, is no easy task. Hard and heavy truths lie buried in the past, and now that people are looking, Corrie must double down to keep decades-old secrets where she left them, to make amends with the people she cares for most, and to learn how to be the mother she should have been fifty years ago. The truth may be as hard for Sarah to learn as it is for Corrie to tell. The book by Abigail's nemesis, Joseph Sugarman: The Adweek Copywriters' Handbook   --Abigail's Targeted Tip: What to do with your second POV: put that name up closer to the front of the sentence so readers know we are switching characters. --Question of the Week: How do you handle multi-genre or multi-POV books in your blurbs? Ready to learn about time management and mindset for authors? Visit www.thejugglingauthor.com Want to submit your own blurb for consideration? Fill out the form at www.bestpageforward.net/podcast or send an email to BestPageForwardShow@gmail.com

The true story of Air Force men and women who struggle to prevent a mass murder and an aviation disaster, and their heroic response to both tragedies when their warnings go unheeded.Have you ever heard someone say that a tragedy struck without warning? On 20 June 1994, a former airman sought vengeance with a rifle at the Fairchild Air Force Base hospital. Four days later a rogue pilot crashed a B-52 outside of Fairchild's Nuclear Weapon Storage Area. Both tragedies had been predicted and repeatedly warned about. Warnings Unheeded is a rare look inside the troubled mind of a would-be active shooter. It is an exclusive look at a talented pilot whose dangerous flying prompted aircrews to refuse to fly with him. It is a look at the leadership culture that allowed both men to travel unchecked on the pathway toward destruction.This unique true-crime book reads like a suspense novel, densely packed with details garnered from medical records, police reports and first-hand accounts obtained from journal entries, letters, witness statements and personal interviews. These empowering stories detail the heroic response to the tragedies, the events that lead up to them, the precursors of violence and disaster and the traumatic aftermath.Written by Andy Brown, the man who ended the hospital killing spree. Brown's narrative focuses mainly on others, including the heroic life-saving actions of hospital patrons and staff, but he also describes the preparations he made which enabled him to win a pistol-versus-rifle gunfight as well as his own experience with the effects of trauma. WARNINGS UNHEEDED: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base-Andy Brown

On the afternoon of the 24th of June, 1994, a crowd has gathered by the runway of the Fairchild Air Force Base in the State of Washington in the United States. The group, a mix of United States Air Force personnel and their families are here to watch a practice demonstration for the Fairchild Air Force Base Airshow, scheduled to take place the following day.   Fresh in the minds of those present is a recent disturbing incident that has taken place at the airbase. An ex airforce serviceman had entered the hospital on the base and shot and killed four people. Two of those people were doctors who had found the gunman unfit to continue military duty. The gunman was only stopped when he was shot and killed by security. The Wing commander has taken the decision to continue with the airshow and the practice, believing it is important the public see the airbase functioning as normal. Although the demonstration was scheduled to take place in the morning The display has been delayed from the morning due to the secretary of state visiting the airbase as a consequence of the hospital shooting. The demonstration flight involves a Boeing B52 Stratofortress and a KC135 aerial tanker performing a series of independent manoeuvres in front of the crowd, who watch parallel to the runway with cameras and camcorders at the ready. You are listening to Inside The Black Box. This is the story of USAF Czar 52

We interviewed Andy Brown, the author of Warnings Unheeded, to discuss his role in stopping an active shooter with an AK47 by shooting him in the head from 68 yards away with his pistol. We cover the things that he credits with his success that day including dry fire practice, mental rehearsals, and personal responsibility, as well as the pre-attack indicators that several people observed before the attack. We also discuss a notorious B-52 crash that happened in preparation for an airshow at Fairchild shortly after. This is one you won't want to miss. For Andy's book click here: https://amzn.to/2ArHfkD Find Andy Brown at his website, http://fairchildhospitalshooting.com Check out our new sponsor, Riton Optics, at RitonOptics.com and use the discount code TacTangents for 15% off. Contact them for military or public safety pricing and before sure to let them know that we sent you. They have good gear and a rock solid lifetime warranty. Remember that we publish new episodes on the 1st and the 15th of every month! Find us on Facebook @TacTangents or email us at info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com  

Hour #1 Guests: - Sgt. Andy Brown – Author of Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. Andy is a 10-year Veteran of the Air Force as a law enforcement specialist, and he will be here with us to look at Our History to Understand Violence and Mental Illness, Leadership and Accountability, Trauma and Recovery. - Alishia Wolcott – Refused to sing the National Anthem in a “Gun Free Zone” where she felt her Constitutional Rights were being infringed on. - Brandon Tatum – Motivational Speaker who isn’t afraid to tackle the uncomfortable topics such as racism, or to express his value of our Constitutional Rights. Brandon is the Director of Urban Engagement at Turning Point USA, CEO/Founder/Owner at Tatum Motivation and Spokesman, Special Contributor at Conservative Tribune.

Hour #1 Guests: - Andy Brown - Author of Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. Andy is a 10-year Veteran of the Air Force as a law enforcement specialist, and he will be here with us to look at Our History to Understand Violence and Mental Illness, Leadership and Accountability, Trauma and Recovery. - Kelsey Williams - Vice President of CMG Marketing & Events. Kelsey is the lead manager in organizing SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, which CMG co-owns. CMG are the experts in event management, media planning, and public relations support for clients in the outdoor, hunting, shooting, defense and law enforcement markets.

Part 2 of 2: If you missed episode #154, Part 1 of this interview with Andy Brown, please go back and listen to it now! This is a truly special episode today. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Brown, author of the book Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. This book is a recounting of two tragic events that happened within days of each other at Fairchild AFB--a B-52 bomber crash and an active shooting that killed 5 and wounded many more. Andy was the man, then an Air Force Security Police airman (now known as Security Forces), who stopped the individual responsible for the heinous attack at the base hospital. It is not often you get to hear first hand from a man with his kind of experience and knowledge, so tune in, take some notes, and determine what you need to do to better prepare for your worst-case scenario.

This is a truly special episode today. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Brown, author of the book Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. This book is a recounting of two tragic events that happened within days of each other at Fairchild AFB--a B-52 bomber crash and an active shooting that killed 5 and wounded many more. Andy was the man, then an Air Force Security Police airman (now known as Security Forces), who stopped the individual responsible for the heinous attack at the base hospital. It is not often you get to hear first hand from a man with his kind of experience and knowledge, so tune in, take some notes, and determine what you need to do to better prepare for your worst-case scenario.

Episode 8 of The Cerner Podcast features Col. Margaret Carey, the Commander of the 92nd Medical Group at Fairchild Air Force Base. Her group provides medical care to more than 38,000 active duty service members and beneficiaries.

In Gunfighter Cast Episode GC-128 Andy and I finish up the 3 part series on his book Warnings Unheeded and the events that took place on June 20th 1994 at Fairchild Air Force Base.  In this third and final part, Andy and I talked about the psychological effects of violence and ways to deal and […]

In Gunfighter Cast Episode GC-127, Andy explains the events that took place on June 20th 1994 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Andy made an amazing shot to take the murderer down, but the most profound actions were taken by every day men and women who risked everything to save lives and were successful in doing […]

In Gunfighter Cast episode number GC-126, I spoke with Andy Brown about the events and unheeded warnings that led to the mass murder incident at the Fairchild Air Force Base hospital that Andy ultimately ended. We focus heavily on the mental health aspects of how the incident could have been prevented and the take aways […]

We experienced technical difficulties with sound both during this program and also at the end when we lost the last few minutes of this interview. I apologize in advance. Reverend Percy Happy Watkins was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 4, 1942. He graduated from Bronx Vocational High School in June of 1961 and entered the United States Air Force in August of that year. After basic training, he was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base, arriving in Spokane on October 7, 1961. He served active duty at Fairchild Air Force Base and also in Okinawa, from August 1961 until he was discharged on July 25, 1965, and then served two additional years in the reserves. He married his wife Etta in 1963 and raised his four sons in Spokane where he became the pastor of New Hope Baptist in February of 1990, where he still proudly serves. Happy is also widely known for his powerful rendition of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, which he delivers annually at Spokane's King Day Parade, as well as at other venues throughout the region. He has also recently come into public view and has stirred up controvery as an African American Baptist minister who has come out in support of Washington State's Referendum 74, supporting the freedom for gay and lesbian individuals to marry, as well as the Marijauna Initiative, both on the Nov. ballot. We discussed Pastor Watkins' spiritual journey and there were two young adults, Renika Williams and Dyondre Hicks who joined in on the conversation to talk about their views on religion and spirituality. This program originally aired on 10/22/12. Contat: www.newhopespokane.com