Podcasts about Shaw Air Force Base

“S” is for Shaw Air Force Base. Established in 1941 on the outskirts of Sumter to train pilots for World War II, Shaw Air Force Base later evolved into a home for U.S. Air Force tactical units.

Episode Summary: In episode 178 of the Aerospace Advantage, Airpower in Central Command: Leadership Update, Lt Gen David Deptula, USAF (Ret.) and Doug Birkey chat with 9th AF/ US Air Forces Central Command Commander Lt Gen Alexus “Grynch” Grynkewich. When the U.S. sunset large-scale military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, many assumed military forces in the region would largely be tasked elsewhere—especially the Indo-Pacific. However, adversaries like Iran and numerous proxy groups have continued to pursue acts of aggression that demand a response. As these threats continue to persist and morph in new, challenging ways, it's important to recognize a degree of coordination with nations like Russia, China. Air Force airmen have answered the call to engage, but this is placing a tremendous strain on the force given concurrent demands elsewhere around the globe. This episode seeks to understand what is driving this mission demand, the scale and scope of current operations, and desired objectives through a leadership lens. Credits: Host: Douglas Birkey, Executive Director, 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: Lt Gen Alexus "Grinch" Grynkewich, Commander, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and Combined Forces Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia 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 #CENTAF #MiddleEast #Iran Thank you for your continued support!

At 18, Chuck Boynton knew he wanted to fly, so after graduating high school, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves as an aircraft mechanic, and he attended the University of South Florida Reserve Officers Training Corps. He was enrolled in a 55-week, three-phase training program as a First Lieutenant when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July 2018.Now, Captain Chuck Boynton, an F-16 pilot at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, will share his testicular cancer journey with us. And tell us how he returned to the cockpit, where he is known by his callsign Atlas, the Greek mythology figure tasked with carrying the sky on his shoulders. Support the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.

Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the AIM Marketplace? Well, Zach's been through the gauntlet and he's here to spill the beans. If you're aiming to conquer the market like Cobra Kai, you won't want to miss this episode. Zach shares some invaluable tips to ensure the odds are forever in your favor! MAJ Zach Patterson was a AIM Mover in the 24-02 Marketplace last year October.  Zach was matched in his Marketplace from the top 5 jobs he ranked. MAJ Zachary Patterson was commissioned as a Medical Service Corps Officer through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in August 2010 and is a Distinguished Military Graduate. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, a Masters in Supply Chain Management (M.S.C.M.) from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. and is a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). His assignments include: Brigade Medical Supply Office OIC, 1BCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Medical Evacuation Platoon Leader, C Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1ABCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Support Operations - Medical Logistics Officer, 4BSB, 1SBCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Chief of Supply Chain Management, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA; Company Commander, Alpha Company, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA; Operations Officer – G3/5/7, Army Medical Logistics Command, Fort Detrick, MD; Deputy Director of the Business Support Office, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, Fort Detrick, MD. MAJ Patterson's current assignment is as a Medical Logistics Planner for U.S. Army Central Command, Shaw Air Force Base, SC. He also serves as the Deputy Medical Logistics Consultant to the Army Surgeon General for Strategic Communications & Outreach. MAJ Patterson's awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Over Seas Service Ribbon, and Expert Field Medical Badge.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

This edition features stories on two F-16's intercepting a Denver-bound airliner due to a passenger reportedly causing a disturbance, the joint nature of every aspect of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), including air traffic control, the mission of the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) at Shaw Air Force Base, on force shaping management options presented to Aviano Air Base Airman, an Airman mentor who is teaching Afghan soldiers new skills in preventative maintenance, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation bringing a younger brother's dream to life by uniting him with his Airman older brother for a day on the job. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on U.S. and French Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) participating in a multi-national JTAC exercise in France, Afghan Airmen from the Kandahar Air Wing posting colors for the first time with their own Honor Guard, a convoy exercise at Shaw Air Force Base for Combat Medics, and Airmen Weapon Loaders at Barksdale Air Force Base. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on the Air Force top leaders releasing a joint letter encouraging Airmen to remain energy efficient at the workplace and at home, service members traveling to Micronesia to help locals renovate a school as part of Operation Pacific Unity, Airmen conducting a 24-hour vigil run at Aviano Air Base to honor the fallen during POW/MIA Week, the ninth annual Sumter-Shaw Street Fest where the Sumter, S.C., community comes out to thank the Airmen of Shaw Air Force Base for their service and the Airmen get show their support for the community while enjoying fun and festivities, families and their pets gathering to support World Rabies Day at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and Airmen from units at Ramstein Air Base going through Air Force Operational Readiness Inspections. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on the Air Force improving the quality of lives of military families and Airmen gaining new navigation skills with Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on This edition features stories on a ceremony at Nellis Air Base, Nev., honoring two Airmen who were killed when their HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter was shot down by enemy forces and crashed in Southeastern Afghanistan on June 9, the Air Force Reserve seeking Airmen leaving active duty service positions to fill individual mobilization augmentee [IMA] positions, a father and son who are deployed together at Sather Air Base, Iraq, Shaw Air Force Base's participation in a Summer Reading program to help keep children active while they're out of school, Airmen from Lajes Field, Portugal, participating in an annual historic festival in the Azores, an Airman who founded the Filipino-American Friendship Club while stationed in England to help children remember their heritage and emphasize the importance of family values and culture, and the time for Air Force officers affected by Force management to submit voluntary separation (retirement) paperwork ending June 28. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on the Air Force team winning the bronze medal in the Wheelchair Basketball event at the inaugural Wounded Warrior Games, the Air Force Uniform Board rescinding a ruling from last summer on uniform boot-blousing options, the ground breaking ceremony for the new F-22 Raptor repair facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam [JBPHH], officials reviewing a new process for suicide training and prevention at the Combat Air Force Fit conference in Virginia, a pyrotechnics group who came out to add punctuation to Shaw Fest 2010 at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and a celebration for the Iraqi Air Force's 79th anniversary at New Almathana Air Base in Iraq. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on testing new propellers on a C-130H cargo plane at Edwards Air Force base, pilot Centrifuge training ending at Holloman Air Force Base and moving to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Airmen securing the airspace over Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as part of NATO's Baltic Air Police mission, and Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines coming to Shaw Air Force Base for high-altitude training. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features a story on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, recruiting in Georgia, a display of lights at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., toy donations for the holidays and the Space A Travel program for service members. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on Gen. Walter L. Sharp introducing a new policy prioritizing what positions qualify for command sponsorship for family members of service members stationed in South Korea, a recent Occupational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at Yokota Air Base, a group of volunteers at Aviano Air Base spreading holiday cheer by baking sweet treats for service members during the holidays, Americans bonding with the local Japanese community at Misawa Air Base by competing in a culinary competition, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and other holiday-related festivities at Yokota Air Base, Shaw Air Force Base's School Liaison Officer, and how he helps military families understand educational requirements during transition. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

Mary Ellen Gambutti is the published author of "I Must Have Wandered: An Adopted Air Force Daughter Recalls". It is a hybrid of lyrical prose, letters, and photos of a woman relinquished at birth in post-World War11 South Carolina. She reflects on the separations of her transient adoptive military family in the idyllic 1950s into the troubled and turbulent '60s. Mary Ellen defines and defies the barriers set by a culture of privacy and secrecy in her father's career as an Air Force intelligence officer and his religious devotion. She becomes aware as an adult that her birth records are inaccessible to her; her genetic heritage scattered. It will be up to her to gather the fragments in this heartfelt story of loss, a quest for identity, discovery, and reunion. https://books2read.com/b/bzVgan Author https://linktr.ee/SCMelMary Ellen Gambutti's lyrical vignettes are rich and diverse, reflecting her post WW11 SC birth, relinquishment, and adoption by native New Yorkers stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, SC, her 1950s and '60s childhood, adopted identity, the special consequences of her military family's transience, and her quest for family of origin. She also writes about her professional gardening career, and her survival of a hemorrhagic stroke. Her personal essays have been published in many literary journals. She and her husband, Phil, live in Lewes, DE with their rescued Chihuahua. I Must Have Wandered is available in e-book and softcover at these digital storefronts. Or, ask at your library or independent bookshop.Music by Corey Quinn

On June 30th 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron which is apart of the 20th Fighter Wing. A recent article written by Rachel Cohen and published on Air Force Times highlights information never released to the public until now. “MEZr's” ejection seat failed to work properly during an ejection sequence ultimately resulting in his death. A key component of the ACES-II ejection seat is the Digital Recovery Sequencer (DRS) which was determined to be at fault for the ejection seat failure. In this episode we talk about the revelations about suspected counterfeit chips and other components that were discovered during the investigation.Air Force Times Article by Rachel Cohen https://rb.gy/3mpg7wLaunch your Aviation Career https://bogidope.com/?bd=rain use "Afterburn" for 5% OffBadass watches Wingmanwatch.com use "Rain10" for 10% offSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Patrick Reven is an active-duty Air Force Pilot currently stationed at the Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC. He met his business partner, Ricardo Torres, in pilot training, and together they purchased their first multifamily deal in Tucson, AZ, only a couple of years ago. Today, Patrick is the co-founder and COO of Vectored Equity, which primarily focuses on syndications and funds. In this episode, he shares how his career as an Air Force Pilot prepared him to excel at asset management, how he manages his time between his military career and GP responsibilities, and why he's choosing to focus on properties with 50 units or less. Patrick Reven | Real Estate Background Co-founder and COO of Vectored Equity, which primarily focuses on syndications and funds. Portfolio: GP of 163 units totaling $28M in AUM Works full-time as an F16 Pilot for the Air Force. Based in: Sumter, SC Say hi to him at: vectoredequity.com Instagram Vectored Equity Instagram Best Ever Book: Single Seat Wisdom by Dominic Teich Greatest lesson: Take action. Listening, learning, etc., is extremely important, but it doesn't matter how much you know if you never take action. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content.   Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com

https://twitter.com/JuryFile https://www.instagram.com/juryfile/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075902688137 Victims Health & Legal Fund: https://juryfile.com/shop/uncategorized/10-donation/ https://cash.app/$JuryFile https://juryfile.com/2022/04/25/paula-and-brandon-wade/ It has been almost twenty years since 25-year-old Paula Ann (McGrath) Wade and her 3 year old son, Brandon Lee Wade, went missing from Valdosta, Georgia. Their family has not given up hope in finding them though, and they continue to search for answers. A mother and son don't just disappear into thin air. It's believed that Paula and Brandon went missing sometime on October 13th, 2002. The morning of Monday October 14th, 2002, Paula didn't show up to work for her 7:00 a.m. shift at the Valdosta Sam's Club. Since missing work without notice was very unusual for Paula, her coworkers grew worried, and her marketing team leader sent someone twice to check on Paula at her residence at the Commons Apartments. Paula and Brandon were nowhere to be found. Paula's 1998 Chevy Blazer was still parked at the apartment building, however Brandon's car seat was missing from it. Police were called to the apartment but could find no signs of Paula or her son. Every Sunday, at 6:30 pm, Paula called her parents. But they did not hear from her that previous evening, Sunday October 13th. Her parents initially passed it off as Paula just likely being busier than normal from packing in preparation for her approved work transfer to Kissimmee, Florida the next week. But “even one week (without contact) is totally out of character,” according to Paula's family. There have been no sightings or contact with Paula or Brandon in almost twenty years. Paula's husband, staff sergeant Lance Wade, stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina, passed a polygraph test. Paula's roommate at the time, 19 year old Marcus Randolph Burroughs, was initially unable to be tracked down by police for questioning, but was later located at Lowndes County jail after being arrested for theft and providing a false name. Burroughs was uncooperative, refused to take a polygraph test, and hired a lawyer. An acquaintance of Marcus' told police of a location he thought remains might be buried, but law enforcement only found deer bones when they searched the site. To this day, there have been no arrests or charges in relation to Paula and Brandon Wade's disappearance. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: VALDOSTA POLICE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS (229) 242-2606 The anonymous crime tip line (229) 293-3091 or Crime Investigations Department (229) 293-3145 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jury-file/support

I just got back from visiting my son at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.  To say it was awesome would be an understatement.  Obviously we had a great time visiting, but I was super impressed with the Firehouse and the Air Force Base.  Shout out to Isaac (my son) who is a Firefighter and Airman.  Ultimately, I can't think of a better example of DISCIPLINE to begin our discussion of this topic today than the Military.  I'll share some thoughts, ideas and strategies on the podcast.  I hope you will join me.  Thanks for listening.

I just got back from visiting my son at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.  To say it was awesome would be an understatement.  Obviously we had a great time visiting, but I was super impressed with the Firehouse and the Air Force Base.  Shout out to Isaac (my son) who is a Firefighter and Airman.  Ultimately, I can't think of a better example of DISCIPLINE to begin our discussion of this topic today than the Military.  I'll share some thoughts, ideas and strategies on the podcast.  I hope you will join me.  Thanks for listening.

This book will give you an inside look for anybody planning on serving, currently serving, or who has served to help them be successful and significant.You will hear from Chiefs in their own words, with different personalities, and different backgrounds. Each word relates to the more significant theme.You will learn how to be persistent, not give up, and have faith in yourself!P – PassionE – ExcellenceR – ResiliencyS – SignificanceI – IdentityS – ServiceT – TransformationE – EnthusiasmN – NobleC – CompassionateE – EncouragerBuy on AmazonAbout Chief Master Sergeant Ericka E. KellyFollowing two separate decades long careers of service to the nation, Ericka chooses to further disseminate the ideals of effective and meaningful leadership in her retired life. She is the CEO and Founder of Ericka Kelly Enterprises where she uses her experience both as a high-ranking Air Force Sr. Noncommissioned Officer and Senior DHS agent to assist companies and individuals alike, increasing productivity and teamwork effectiveness. Ericka is a professional speaker, executive coach, and trainer. She helps thousands of leaders to become better communicators, to establish trust, and credibility with others. Her coaching skills and mentorship allow individuals to realize their potential and to achieve greater goals for themselves and the companies/organizations they work for.As the 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Reserve Command combined with being the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Ericka was the first Hispanic female to assume these roles. Under both positions, Ericka represented the highest enlisted executive leadership level in the military. She advised the Commander on all issues regarding the readiness, training, welfare, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 74,000 civilians/enlisted/officer active duty and Reserve Citizen Airmen serving at more than 60 military bases worldwide. She also provided direction to the Reserve Forces and represented their interests at all levels of government, other military branches, and in joint strategic and operational war-fighting environments.In addition to her personal business and military service, Ericka has more than 27 years of government management and law enforcement experience. She served as a Senior Criminal Investigator for the Department of Homeland Security; Customs and Border Protection. Furthermore, she was the lead investigator in a multitude of task forces across a wide range of different mission sets, including but not limited to national security.Ericka Kelly's educational accolades include: Master of Business Administration, Military Studies, Trident University; a Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice |Foreign Languages (Spanish and French), University of Nevada; an Associate of Applied Science, Allied Health Sciences, Air Force Community College. She also holds the following accreditations: Professional Manager Certification (PMC); International John Maxwell Certification (JMT); Licensed Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator; & certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT).Ericka's excellency as a service person both in the military and law enforcement are recognized beyond her subordinates and superiors. The United States Congress has seen fit to bestow her with the following accolades: Exceptional leadership skills, public; community service; speaking/mentorship/training abilities; language (Spanish) expertise; physical fitness, and an outstanding performer in stressful military/civilian situations.Contact Ericka E. Kelly at www.erickakellyenterprises.comAbout Chief Master Sergeant Lefford FateLefford is the founder and President of It's Your Fate Coaching Company. Fate is certified to facilitate, speak, train, and coach individuals and groups in leadership development, professional skills, and personal growth with the Napoleon Hill Foundation and the John Maxwell Team. Professionally he has mentored and served thousands of people.A great leader once said that the two greatest days in a person's life are the day they were born and the day they discovered why they were born. He believes there is a ”why” for everyone; that each of us was created with the potential to achieve greatness, to make a difference in the world, to add value to others, and as a result, experience a full and rewarding life. For over 30 years, Lefford's purpose was to defend our nation, and now that purpose is helping people discover their life's purpose and grow to their full potential. He has written four books in this endeavor, and co-authored “Success Starts Today” with Jack Canfield. Fate also gave a TEDx Talk on “Correcting Correction: Why I am In Prison,” which garnered over 550,000 views.In August 2012, he retired from active duty in the United States Air Force after over 30 years of service. Prior to retiring, Fate served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, where he was an executive advisor to the Wing Commander and the installation's senior enlisted leader. He was responsible for the training, professional development of 8,500+ military personnel, morale, and welfare of over 31,000 families and retirees at the nation's largest F-16 combat fighter wing in the Combatant Air Forces.Since retiring from the military, he served as the Mental Health Program Director at Prisma-Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina, the Deputy Director for Health Services for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, and now serves as the Director of Support Services for the City of Sumter, South Carolina.A native of Georgia, Fate holds a Master's Degree in Human Relations and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Psychology. He is committed to modeling his core values of Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all he does. Additionally, he is married to Jody, and they have four beautiful children and three beautiful grandchildren.Contact Lefford Fate at www.leffordfate.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-air-force-chief-master-sergeants-ericka-e-kelly-and-lefford-fate-about-their-new-book-p-e-r-s-i-s-t-e-n-c-e

This book will give you an inside look for anybody planning on serving, currently serving, or who has served to help them be successful and significant.You will hear from Chiefs in their own words, with different personalities, and different backgrounds. Each word relates to the more significant theme.You will learn how to be persistent, not give up, and have faith in yourself!P – PassionE – ExcellenceR – ResiliencyS – SignificanceI – IdentityS – ServiceT – TransformationE – EnthusiasmN – NobleC – CompassionateE – EncouragerBuy on AmazonAbout Chief Master Sergeant Ericka E. KellyFollowing two separate decades long careers of service to the nation, Ericka chooses to further disseminate the ideals of effective and meaningful leadership in her retired life. She is the CEO and Founder of Ericka Kelly Enterprises where she uses her experience both as a high-ranking Air Force Sr. Noncommissioned Officer and Senior DHS agent to assist companies and individuals alike, increasing productivity and teamwork effectiveness. Ericka is a professional speaker, executive coach, and trainer. She helps thousands of leaders to become better communicators, to establish trust, and credibility with others. Her coaching skills and mentorship allow individuals to realize their potential and to achieve greater goals for themselves and the companies/organizations they work for.As the 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Reserve Command combined with being the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Ericka was the first Hispanic female to assume these roles. Under both positions, Ericka represented the highest enlisted executive leadership level in the military. She advised the Commander on all issues regarding the readiness, training, welfare, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 74,000 civilians/enlisted/officer active duty and Reserve Citizen Airmen serving at more than 60 military bases worldwide. She also provided direction to the Reserve Forces and represented their interests at all levels of government, other military branches, and in joint strategic and operational war-fighting environments.In addition to her personal business and military service, Ericka has more than 27 years of government management and law enforcement experience. She served as a Senior Criminal Investigator for the Department of Homeland Security; Customs and Border Protection. Furthermore, she was the lead investigator in a multitude of task forces across a wide range of different mission sets, including but not limited to national security.Ericka Kelly's educational accolades include: Master of Business Administration, Military Studies, Trident University; a Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice |Foreign Languages (Spanish and French), University of Nevada; an Associate of Applied Science, Allied Health Sciences, Air Force Community College. She also holds the following accreditations: Professional Manager Certification (PMC); International John Maxwell Certification (JMT); Licensed Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator; & certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT).Ericka's excellency as a service person both in the military and law enforcement are recognized beyond her subordinates and superiors. The United States Congress has seen fit to bestow her with the following accolades: Exceptional leadership skills, public; community service; speaking/mentorship/training abilities; language (Spanish) expertise; physical fitness, and an outstanding performer in stressful military/civilian situations.Contact Ericka E. Kelly at www.erickakellyenterprises.comAbout Chief Master Sergeant Lefford FateLefford is the founder and President of It's Your Fate Coaching Company. Fate is certified to facilitate, speak, train, and coach individuals and groups in leadership development, professional skills, and personal growth with the Napoleon Hill Foundation and the John Maxwell Team. Professionally he has mentored and served thousands of people.A great leader once said that the two greatest days in a person's life are the day they were born and the day they discovered why they were born. He believes there is a ”why” for everyone; that each of us was created with the potential to achieve greatness, to make a difference in the world, to add value to others, and as a result, experience a full and rewarding life. For over 30 years, Lefford's purpose was to defend our nation, and now that purpose is helping people discover their life's purpose and grow to their full potential. He has written four books in this endeavor, and co-authored “Success Starts Today” with Jack Canfield. Fate also gave a TEDx Talk on “Correcting Correction: Why I am In Prison,” which garnered over 550,000 views.In August 2012, he retired from active duty in the United States Air Force after over 30 years of service. Prior to retiring, Fate served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, where he was an executive advisor to the Wing Commander and the installation's senior enlisted leader. He was responsible for the training, professional development of 8,500+ military personnel, morale, and welfare of over 31,000 families and retirees at the nation's largest F-16 combat fighter wing in the Combatant Air Forces.Since retiring from the military, he served as the Mental Health Program Director at Prisma-Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina, the Deputy Director for Health Services for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, and now serves as the Director of Support Services for the City of Sumter, South Carolina.A native of Georgia, Fate holds a Master's Degree in Human Relations and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Psychology. He is committed to modeling his core values of Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all he does. Additionally, he is married to Jody, and they have four beautiful children and three beautiful grandchildren.Contact Lefford Fate at www.leffordfate.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-air-force-chief-master-sergeants-ericka-e-kelly-and-lefford-fate-about-their-new-book-p-e-r-s-i-s-t-e-n-c-e

Photo: Information pamphlets hang on the wall of the 20th Medical Operations Squadron immunizations clinic at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 23, 2017. The immunizations Airmen offer approximately 32 different vaccines to active duty Airmen and Soldiers as well as retirees and dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney).The New John Batchelor ShowCBS Audio Network@Batchelorshow "The most effective economic stimulus right now is a vaccination program." @JosephSternberg @WSJOpinionhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/europe-needs-a-more-ambitious-covid-recovery-plan-says-france-s-beaune/ar-BB1fwRne

Lefford Fate is the founder and President of It's Your Fate Coaching Company.  Fate is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth with the Napoleon Hill Foundation. Professionally he has mentored and served thousands of people.     A great leader once said, the two greatest days in a person's life are the day he or she was born and the day he or she discovers why they were born. He believes there is a "why" for everyone; that each of us was created with the potential to achieve greatness, to make a difference in the world, to add value to others, and as a result, experience a full and rewarding life. For over 30 years, Lefford's purpose was to defend our nation, and now that purpose is helping people discover their life's purpose and grow to their full potential.  In this endeavor he has written 4 books and co-authored “Success Starts Today” with Jack Canfield. Fate also gave a TEDx Talk on “Correcting Correction: Why I am In Prison” that has garnered over 550,000 views. In August 2012, he retired from active duty in the United States Air Force, after over 30 years of service.  Prior to retiring Fate served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, where he was an executive advisor to the Wing Commander and the installation's senior enlisted leader.  He was responsible for the training, professional development of 8,500+ military personnel and the morale, and welfare over 31,000 families and retirees at the nation's largest F-16 combat fighter wing in the Combatant Air Forces. Since retiring from the military, he served as the Mental Health the Program Director  at Prisma-Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina, the Deputy Director for Health Services for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, and now serves as the Director of Support Services for the City of Sumter, South Carolina.  A native of Georgia, Fate holds a Master's Degree in Human Relations and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Psychology. He is committed to modeling his core values of Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all he does.  Additionally, he is married to Jody and they have four wonderful children and three beautiful grandchildren.   #podcasthost #podcastersunite #applepodcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podbean #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #LeffordFate #NapoleonHillFoundation #ThinkandGrowRich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lefford Fate is the founder and President of It's Your Fate Coaching Company.  Fate is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth with the Napoleon Hill Foundation. Professionally he has mentored and served thousands of people.     A great leader once said, the two greatest days in a person's life are the day he or she was born and the day he or she discovers why they were born. He believes there is a "why" for everyone; that each of us was created with the potential to achieve greatness, to make a difference in the world, to add value to others, and as a result, experience a full and rewarding life. For over 30 years, Lefford's purpose was to defend our nation, and now that purpose is helping people discover their life's purpose and grow to their full potential.  In this endeavor he has written 4 books and co-authored “Success Starts Today” with Jack Canfield. Fate also gave a TEDx Talk on “Correcting Correction: Why I am In Prison” that has garnered over 550,000 views. In August 2012, he retired from active duty in the United States Air Force, after over 30 years of service.  Prior to retiring Fate served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, where he was an executive advisor to the Wing Commander and the installation's senior enlisted leader.  He was responsible for the training, professional development of 8,500+ military personnel and the morale, and welfare over 31,000 families and retirees at the nation's largest F-16 combat fighter wing in the Combatant Air Forces. Since retiring from the military, he served as the Mental Health the Program Director  at Prisma-Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina, the Deputy Director for Health Services for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, and now serves as the Director of Support Services for the City of Sumter, South Carolina.  A native of Georgia, Fate holds a Master's Degree in Human Relations and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Psychology. He is committed to modeling his core values of Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all he does.  Additionally, he is married to Jody and they have four wonderful children and three beautiful grandchildren.   #podcasthost #podcastersunite #applepodcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podbean #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #LeffordFate #NapoleonHillFoundation #ThinkandGrowRich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna started flying in a J-3 Cub at six weeks old, flying with her airline pilot father. She learned to fly as a teenager with her father as her CFI, and soloed before she got her driver's license. Mark started flying as a teenager and paid for his lessons working at the Golden Corral. Both Mark and Dianna attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and entered the Air Force after graduation. Dianna flew C-5s for the Reserves at Dover, then transferred to the Air National Guard. Mark was a FAIP (First Assignment Instructor Pilot) in the T-38 after Undergraduate Pilot Training, then flew the F-16 at Shaw Air Force Base. While there, he picked up the call sign Genghis. While in Korea, he was re-named Rush. Most of Mark's flying in combat was at night. Dianna picked up the nickname "80's Baby". Her first flight into Iraq was totally blacked out. In addition to Air Force flying, she was hired by a legacy airline, first flying the B-737, then the B-787. She also served in the Chief Pilot's Office as a management pilot. After finishing his active duty flying, Mark was hired by a different legacy airline and also transitioned to the Reserves. In 2010 they purchased a Cessna 170 from a friend, and have enjoyed owning it for the past ten years. They had the airplane through four moves. Dianna recently took a "Zero-G" flight, riding on a parabolic flight path. She also recently entered a beauty pageant, and was named Mrs. America-Nevada.

Today, Laura dives deep into a conversation about navigating transitions, understanding mental health, and exploring other perspectives with Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Lefford Fate. Laura and Lefford first met when both were serving on the Presidential Advisory Council of the John Maxwell Team, and the two have shared numerous interesting and meaningful conversations over the years.  When Laura asks Lefford to tell the story of how he ended up in prison, Lefford jumps right in, but quickly steps back to offer a little perspective. As a young man in the US Air Force, working in the mental health field already, he explained how he nearly lost himself when his mom passed away at the very young age of 49. He was able to get the help and support he needed to grieve and go through his loss but found himself in a similar place years later when his father passed. His Commanding Officer, a Psychiatrist, acknowledged all Lefford was going through and asked if he needed help, and Lefford was afraid to admit that he did; the stigma of any type of mental illness was strong then and persists today.  After he retired from the Air Force, Lefford recounts how he was working in a Geriatric Mental Health Facility in Sumter, SC, when he received a call from the Corrections System to come do some work in the prisons. He says he quickly realized he had no idea what was going on… inmates were dying at an alarming rate and many of them were mentally ill.   He tells the story of a particular inmate who was in prison as a result of having been taken advantage of by others who recognized his mental deficiency (he was in his 30’s but with the intellectual capacity of a 9-year old, not really able to understand that what they were telling him to do was wrong, nor aware of the consequences of his actions). This young man’s condition was deplorable, and he’d not had his medication for some time. This experience was heart-wrenching, eye-opening, and shocking, and it set Lefford on a path toward understanding why things were the way they were and what could be done to make change.    As they discuss the current state of mental health, resiliency, and suicide rates, Laura and Lefford make a few shifts in the course of their conversation, digging into potential causes – fear of being ostracized, ridiculed, excluded or labeled as “less-than,” resistance to being or feeling vulnerable, and the unknown of what may come next if you tell the truth about how you’re feeling or your mental state.  They consider the idea of shifting perspective and language toward building ‘mental wealth,’ similarly to how we now think about focus on one’s overall physical health with a view toward prevention and maintenance. Lefford shares some insight gleaned through Malcolm Gladwell’s research for his bestseller, Blink, which explains how we instantaneously and subconsciously make assessments about situations we find ourselves in and react to. This makes sense from a first-responder perspective, when you may not know what you’re really walking into… but there is training available to help our first responders have a clearer perspective and make better situational decisions.  Moving on to the idea of “no one is the worst thing they’ve ever done,” Lefford and Laura share stories and discuss the need for grace, compassion, and thinking into the potential consequences of one’s actions is an invaluable practice, and one we need to be helping our young people learn. Lefford introduces the concept of getting in front of things – more thinking on the front end before acting – rather than playing catch-up and trying to fix things after the fact.  Lefford shares his belief that every single one of us is in some form of transition at any given moment and we each need some grace, some compassion, and some mercy. He encourages Laura – and listeners – to be helpful and ask for help when you need it. One in five (1:5) people struggle with mental illness and 2-3 of them are under some major stress right now – regardless of age, race, culture, religion, income or wealth – and we have to shift our perspective on how we see, interpret, and handle these issues if we want to change what’s going on in the world.  As they close their conversation, Lefford shares a recent insight he learned from Motivational Speaker and Teacher, Bo Eason, who says “we are afraid of being great – of allowing ourselves to claim we want to be the best in the world at ____________ (fill in the blank with your heart’s desire).” Laura explains her belief about fear of vulnerability and how she is working to teach the concept of Confident Vulnerability and uses a tool she’s developed called Your Unique Lens.  About Lefford Fate  Professionally, Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Fate has led, mentored, and served thousands of military members and their families. He spent nearly 31 years in the US Air Force. Lefford served as Command Chief for the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC, as the lead advisor and mentor for 5,000 personnel in 19 squadrons and tenant units operating at 85 F-16 planes. Prior to that post, he served as the Command Chief for the 505th Command and Control Wing in Hulbert Field, Florida. He is a past recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal with 4 devices, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device, the Air Force Achievement Medal/ Meritorious Unit Award, the USAF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and 6 devices, the Air Force Recognition Ribbon/Numerous Campaign Medals for service in Southwest Asia and Global War on Terrorism, the SNCO of the Year, and the Mental Health SNCO of the Year (Europe). Since retiring from the military, he was the program director for a geriatric mental health program, Director for Health Services for the SC Department of Corrections and is currently the Director, Support Services City of Sumter. He is a best-selling Author who co-authored a book called Success Starts Today with Jack Canfield, and Pathways to a Positive Mental Attitude with Don Green. His TEDx Charleston (SC) talk on Correcting Corrections has over 500,000 views. With all those accolades, he says his greatest accomplishments are being a husband, father, and grandfather.     www.leffordfate.com  https://www.facebook.com/lefford.fate

This week on the record, Robert Sorrell speaks with Hubert Estep, a retired FAA approach control operator at Tri-Cities Airport, who recalls a crash that occurred on Oct. 1, 1976. Two German pilots based at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina were training in the Appalachian Mountains and crashed into the ridge of Holston Mountain. Both men died. Estep was working that day at the airport. He recalled the conversation between approach control and the pilots and what led up to the fatal crash. Support the show.

When trauma causes you to loose sight of who you are hurting, it is TIME for change. Dion describes how he came to this gut wrenching reality as his hidden suffering bacame his families present pain. After decades of denial and delay, he decided to get real, and receive the help needed. More About Dion:  Dion E. Price Sr. is a native of Augusta, GA.  After 21 years of faithful service, he retired from the United States Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base, SC.  He has led Intercessory Prayer Groups, President of Men’s Ministry, Sunday School Teacher and taught Bible Study at various churches and congregations.  Dion served as Co-Pastor at Rain Outreach Ministries, Bowman, SC.  He is founder of Abundant Life Kingdom Ministry, Sumter South Carolina and CEO of Abundant Life Family Center.  God has charged Dion to advance His Kingdom on earth by teaching and preaching Kingdom Principles.  In his teachings, he challenges others to apply those principles to every area of their lives.  Dion received his Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University and a master’s degree in Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.  He is currently attending Walden University for his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Dion is serving his community as a volunteer counselor at Talbot House Ministries in Lakeland, Florida.  Dion is in the process of writing his autobiography entitled “From Adversity to Advantage”.  One of his favorite scriptures is John 10:10 “The thief comes only tosteal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to full, till it over flows).”  He has three children (Diondria, Morgan and Dion Jr.). Connect with Dion Price on LinkedIn 

Special Guest Dion Price describes the pain and turmoil he experienced back to back for an entire year. ❌ Yes, I said A WHOLE 365 days. Have you ever questioned WHY in the midst of chaos? I PROMISE YOU My friends, this episode will fill your heart with hope and encouragement. More Information on Dion Price:  Dion E. Price Sr. is a native of Augusta, GA.  After 21 years of faithful service, he retired from the United States Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base, SC.  He has led Intercessory Prayer Groups, President of Men’s Ministry, Sunday School Teacher and taught Bible Study at various churches and congregations.  Dion served as Co-Pastor at Rain Outreach Ministries, Bowman, SC.  He is founder of Abundant Life Kingdom Ministry, Sumter South Carolina and CEO of Abundant Life Family Center.  God has charged Dion to advance His Kingdom on earth by teaching and preaching Kingdom Principles.  In his teachings, he challenges others to apply those principles to every area of their lives.  Dion received his Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University and a master’s degree in Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.  He is currently attending Walden University for his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Dion is serving his community as a volunteer counselor at Talbot House Ministries in Lakeland, Florida.  Dion is in the process of writing his autobiography entitled “From Adversity to Advantage”.  One of his favorite scriptures is John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to full, till it over flows).”   He has three children (Diondria, Morgan and Dion Jr.).

In this special edition of Behind the Wing, we go out to the flight line at the Joint Base Charleston Air & Space Expo and talk to some of the folks participating. We talk to some of the Airmen running the Air Force Recruiting activity area. We also step into a Charleston C-17 and chat with some of our Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen as they describe their “flying hospital” and the special setup to transport contagious patients.Next, we climb onboard a C-47 Skytrain from the great state of Texas and chat with the plane’s crew chief. The C-47 has special meaning to us – the 315th Airlift Wing traces its roots back to the troop carrier back in World War II as the 315th Troop Carrier Group. Then, we transition from yesteryear to modern times and chat with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, "Wild Weasel" pilot from Shaw Air Force Base as he describes what it’s like to be an F-16 fighter pilot.Then as we close this episode as the Army’s Black Dagger parachute team descends over our heads and lands within a few feet of us. Join us for the quick special episode!

In this special edition of Behind the Wing, we go out to the flight line at the Joint Base Charleston Air & Space Expo and talk to some of the folks participating. We talk to some of the Airmen running the Air Force Recruiting activity area. We also step into a Charleston C-17 and chat with some of our Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen as they describe their “flying hospital” and the special setup to transport contagious patients.Next, we climb onboard a C-47 Skytrain from the great state of Texas and chat with the plane’s crew chief. The C-47 has special meaning to us – the 315th Airlift Wing traces its roots back to the troop carrier back in World War II as the 315th Troop Carrier Group. Then, we transition from yesteryear to modern times and chat with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, "Wild Weasel" pilot from Shaw Air Force Base as he describes what it’s like to be an F-16 fighter pilot.Then as we close this episode as the Army’s Black Dagger parachute team descends over our heads and lands within a few feet of us. Join us for the quick special episode!

Over 90,000 Americans were taken as prisoners of war during World War II. Col. Charles C. Heckel's family shared his story at Shaw Air Force Base, one of the places he called home.

This edition highlights the best of Third Army/ARCENT news and information from Kuwait and the United States. Produced by: Third Army/ARCENT Public Affairs. Also available in High Definition. Part 1.

This edition highlights the best of Third Army/ARCENT news and information from Kuwait and the United States. Produced by: Third Army/ARCENT Public Affairs.

Package of the move by Third U.S. Army, who is responsible for soldiers in more than 18 countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa from Fort Benning, Ga., to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Soundbites from Mr. Pat Waters, Lt. Gen. William G. Webster, Atlanta, Ga. Produced by Airman 1st Class Victoria Secrist. Also available in high definition.