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Day 23 -- VFP Fast for Gaza. I spoke with peacemaker Kathy Kelly and former member of the US AirForce Joy Metzler and asked them about their life choices that led them to join the "Fast for Gaza." Joy Metzler, 23, is a member of VFP and co-founder of Serivcemembers For Ceasefire – US military veterans calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza. Joy graduated from the USAF Academy in 2023 and was discharged as a conscientious objector citing “US aggression in the Middle East and the murderous ethnic cleansing in Palestine.” I asked Joy what she would say to the young US Marines recently deployed to the streets of Los Angeles in support of ICE. The night before our conversation -- Israel attacked Iran's military structures and leadership. While we sat on a metal bench outside the United Nations, the Security Council was preparing to hold an emergency meeting. This program begins with a statement by the United Kingdom Ambassador to the UN, Barbara Woodward, calling for calm in the Middle East.Alan WinsonBCR Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textPart II - Jayne Amelia talks with Colonel (Retired) Gregory J. Rosenmerkel who is a CASA in Colorado and was recently assigned a sibling set of three boys. Rosie grew up in Waukesha, WI and earned his commission and degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988.  He spent over 25 years as an Air Force officer/engineer with assignments to 11 different locations in the US and overseas.  He commanded units at both squadron and group levels and he led teams on deployments to Somalia, Panama, Haiti, Iraq, Afghanistan and several other locations. He's earned a Master of Science in Management from Colorado Christian University, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Master of National Security and Strategic Studies from the US Naval War College in  Newport RI.In his last military assignment, then Colonel Rosenmerkel was the Commander, 11th Mission Support Group, (similar to a City Manager) at Joint Base Andrews, MD.  The group was over 1,200-people strong and provided base services to the Andrews community, the Pentagon and over 50 other units in the National Capital Region.  His awards and decorations include: the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters, Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster, Aghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Korea Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NATO Medal and many others.        In their 13th move, he and his family settled in Glenwood Springs CO where he was the Engineering, Minerals and Fleet Staff Officer for the White River National Forest from 2013-2022.  He led a team of engineers and technicians to provide professional services in support of sustainable operations and multiple-use management of 2.3 million acres of public land. His wife of 33 years, Linda, is also a USAF Academy graduate and retired AF officer, currently working as a civilian for the Secretary of the Air Force's office.  Their son Ray is a Cadet Second Class (junior) at USAFA and their daughter Allison graduated the University of California in Santa Cruz in 2024. He is a licensed realtor, works part time as a bridge inspector and mentor for the USFS, teaches sporting clays shooting, and works at Ironbridge Golf Club.  He volunteers for the Western Slope Veterans Coalition and the Knights of Columbus as well as being a CASA. He and Linda enjoy biking, skiing, fitness, golfing and visiting family and friends all over the country.  *A few things from early life not in this bio--Rosie grew up in the same town as both sets of grandparents, most of his aunts, uncles and cousins and graduated from the same high school as his Mom and Dad.  He has two sisters and a brother, and he's #2.See bonusbabies.org to learn more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. EVERY PENNY OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION GOES TO RECORDING AND PLATFORMING THESE STORIES. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

Send us a textJayne Amelia talks with Colonel (Retired) Gregory J. Rosenmerkel who is a new CASA in Colorado and just assigned a sibling set of three boys.  Rosie grew up in Waukesha, WI and earned his commission and degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988.  He spent over 25 years as an Air Force officer/engineer with assignments to 11 different locations in the US and overseas.  He commanded units at both squadron and group levels and he led teams on deployments to Somalia, Panama, Haiti, Iraq, Afghanistan and several other locations. He's earned a Master of Science in Management from Colorado Christian University, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Master of National Security and Strategic Studies from the US Naval War College in  Newport RI.In his last military assignment, then Colonel Rosenmerkel was the Commander, 11th Mission Support Group, (similar to a City Manager) at Joint Base Andrews, MD.  The group was over 1,200-people strong and provided base services to the Andrews community, the Pentagon and over 50 other units in the National Capital Region.  His awards and decorations include: the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters, Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster, Aghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Korea Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NATO Medal and many others.        In their 13th move, he and his family settled in Glenwood Springs CO where he was the Engineering, Minerals and Fleet Staff Officer for the White River National Forest from 2013-2022.  He led a team of engineers and technicians to provide professional services in support of sustainable operations and multiple-use management of 2.3 million acres of public land. His wife of 33 years, Linda, is also a USAF Academy graduate and retired AF officer, currently working as a civilian for the Secretary of the Air Force's office.  Their son Ray is a Cadet Second Class (junior) at USAFA and their daughter Allison graduated the University of California in Santa Cruz in 2024. He is a licensed realtor, works part time as a bridge inspector and mentor for the USFS, teaches sporting clays shooting, and works at Ironbridge Golf Club.  He volunteers for the Western Slope Veterans Coalition and the Knights of Columbus as well as being a CASA. He and Linda enjoy biking, skiing, fitness, golfing and visiting family and friends all over the Country.  *A few things from early life not in this bio--Rosie grew up in the same town as both sets of grandparents, most of his aunts, uncles and cousins and graduated from the same high school as his Mom and Dad.  He has two sisters and a brother, and he's #2.See bonusbabies.org to learn more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. EVERY PENNY OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION GOES TO RECORDING AND PLATFORMING THESE STORIES. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

Chuck Casey returns to Stories from the Center of the Universe from when he was on with John Hollis and Jeremy Bowling in Episode #309. Paul and Chuck touched on their organization, The Longest Climb Foundation and Paul reiterated his commitment to help the organization. They then started to talk about Chuck and his military background. Chuck accurately labeled his career as a Unicorn. Chuck's path is unique and varied as he touched three of the branches of the military during his education and career. After graduating high school, Chuck went into the U.S. Air Force and after about two years, he entered the U.S. Air Force Academy. During that time, he participated in an exchange program and spent a semester at the U.S. Naval Academy. It was there that he met and observed some U.S. Marines and that influenced him to switch from the USAF to the United States Marine Corps after graduating from the USAF Academy. They discussed his career over his nineteen years as a USMC Officer which was also varied and unique. They also talked about Chuck growing up in Massachusetts doing anything and everything on a board and being a drummer. They finished by talking about his wife Annie and how they have four kids.

This week on The Learning Curve co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Justice Barry Anderson interview USAF Academy's professor emerita, Jeanne Heidler. Dr. Heidler discusses Henry Clay’s legacy as a seminal figure in American history. She covers Clay’s early life, his transformation from a Virginia farm boy to a leading statesman, and his […]

This week on The Learning Curve co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Justice Barry Anderson interview USAF Academy's professor emerita, Jeanne Heidler. Dr. Heidler discusses Henry Clay's legacy as a seminal figure in American history. She covers Clay's early life, his transformation from a Virginia farm boy to a leading statesman, and his being mentored in the law by Founding Father, George Wythe. Dr. Heidler explores Clay's key contributions to U.S. public service, including his diplomatic role in ending the War of 1812, as well as his legislative work during the Missouri Compromise, the Nullification Crisis, and the Compromise of 1850. She addresses Clay's controversial role in the Election of 1824 and his tenure as secretary of state. She continues by discussing Clay's private life, his wife Lucretia, his conflicting positions on slavery, and his enduring impact trying to preserve the Union. In closing, Dr. Heidler reads a passage from her co-authored book, Henry Clay: The Essential American.

Josh and Andrew dive deep into the experiences and insights gained during Andrew Cormier's time at the Air Force Academy. They explore Andrew's journey of transformation from a lacrosse player to an Air Force cadet, shedding light on the challenges and growth he experienced along the way. Moreover, they discuss Andrew's motivations for launching For The Zoomies podcast and the impact he hopes to make within military culture. Identity Shift and Purpose (00:45 - 04:12) Andrew's transition from a dedicated athlete to a committed Air Force cadet underscores the profound identity shifts often experienced within military institutions. Embracing this change requires a strong sense of purpose and dedication. Military life demands a clear understanding of one's identity and purpose, as these elements form the foundation for resilience and determination amidst the rigorous training and responsibilities. Leadership and Discipline (04:15 - 08:30) Through Andrew's reflections on influential leaders at the Air Force Academy, we gain valuable insights into the qualities that define effective leadership within the military context. Balancing relationships and personal growth while adhering to the discipline and structure of military training presents its own set of challenges, highlighting the importance of adaptability and perseverance. Podcasting Journey and Motivation (08:35 - 13:20) Andrew's decision to start The Zoomies podcast stemmed from a desire to bridge the gap between cadet life and the broader military community. By sharing stories and insights, he aims to inform and inspire fellow cadets about the diverse career paths available within the armed forces. The podcast serves as a platform for meaningful discussions that delve into the realities of military life, providing listeners with valuable perspectives and resources to navigate their own journeys. Military Culture and Personal Growth (13:25 - 17:50) Exploring military culture reveals its profound impact on personal development, shaping individuals into resilient, adaptable, and disciplined professionals. Trust and transparency serve as cornerstones of effective communication within military settings, fostering camaraderie and mutual understanding among service members. Memorable Guests and Conversations (17:55 - 22:10) The Zoomies podcast has featured a diverse array of guests, each offering unique insights and experiences related to military life and service. Through these conversations, listeners gain access to a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, empowering them to navigate the complexities of military careers with confidence and clarity. Conclusion (22:15 - 24:30) Andrew's podcasting journey exemplifies the power of storytelling in shaping military culture and inspiring the next generation of service members. By sharing his own experiences and amplifying the voices of others, he has created a platform that fosters connection, understanding, and growth within the military community. As listeners tune in to The Zoomies, they embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment, guided by Andrew's unwavering commitment to service and purpose.

In this interview Liz Booker talks with USAF Academy graduate, F-16 combat veteran pilot, former no. 3 Thunderbird demonstration team pilot, and boy-mom Caroline ‘Blaze' Jensen about her sweet new picture book, Thundermouse, her career, and how she managed one of the most visible and demanding jobs imaginable as the mother of a toddler. Blaze is the granddaughter of a WWII SPAR (Women's Coast Guard Reserve) and a Coast Guard Grandfather, and daughter of a U.S. Marine, but we'll forgive her for joining the Air Force. She was inspired by Top Gun and guided by the legacy of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), and is currently the Board President-Elect of the WASP Museum in Sweetwater, Texas. Her illustrious Air Force career also included a stint as a Congressional Liaison. Blaze is a motivational speaker for hire and offers mentoring to aspiring and junior military aviators.Support the showThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellFinancial Aid is availableVisit our webpage at cominghomewell.comGet the ammo you need to seize your day at Soldier Girl Coffee. Use code CHW10 for a 10% off at checkout! Follow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellmilitaryInstagram @cominghomewellorganizationFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

In this interview with USAF Academy graduate, F-16 combat veteran pilot, former no. 3 Thunderbird demonstration team pilot, and boy-mom, Caroline ‘Blaze' Jensen, we talk about her sweet new picture book, Thundermouse, her career, and how she managed one of the most visible and demanding jobs imaginable as the mother of a toddler. Blaze is the granddaughter of a WWII SPAR (as am I) and a Coast Guard Grandfather, and daughter of a U.S. Marine, but we'll forgive her for joining the Air Force. She was inspired by Top Gun and guided by the legacy of the WASP and is currently the Board President-Elect of the WASP Museum in Sweetwater, Texas. Her illustrious Air Force career included a stint as a Congressional Liaison, where she met Erin Miller while she was on her crusade to secure WASP rights to interment at Arlington on behalf of her Gammy. Blaze is a motivational speaker for hire and offers mentoring to aspiring and junior military aviators. She will be celebrating the launch of Thundermouse at the WWII Commemorative Air Force Museum Minnesotta Wing this Friday, October 13th, at 6pm. Thundermouse launches tomorrow, Tuesday October 10th. If you order from Blaze's website, she will sign and personalize a book for you. https://www.diamondechelonllc.com/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

This is a hybrid event. Students are encouraged to attend in person: STEW G52(Suite 050B)As the commercial and international space community grows to reach the projected $1T for the global economy, the vast domain of space becomes increasingly congested and contested. In this Seminar the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) and the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) team up to share their perspectives and insights on the intersection of cyber and space, how the game is changing, and what effect this will have on government, industry and academia. This talk will discuss the technology trends in the industry, threats to space systems, and make recommendations to students and faculty about how to navigate the landscape of space domain cybersecurity over the next five years. About the speaker: Mr. Scott Sage is the Chief Operating Officer of the National Cybersecurity Center, a national-level nonprofit organization that provides collaborative cybersecurity knowledge and services to the United States. He encourages, engages, and equips others to solve worthwhile hard problems like his most recent assignment to develop a new space cybersecurity market for Peraton Inc. He also recently developed a complicated IR sensor development from a blank sheet of paper to launch and operation in under 24 months, and his prior conception and execution of an Insider Threat and Information Warfare Behavior Based Analytics R&D project that generated 2 patents and increased interest from DoD and Intelligence Community customers. Past accomplishments include: ·      Automated Mission Impact Assessment of Network Disruptions - Patent 8347145 ·      Concept to Low Earth Orbit IR Sensor for Space Development Agency < 2 years ·      Northrop Grumman Sector Cyber and Information Operations Strategy Development ·      Industry-leading technology development for scalability in satellite C2 automation ·      Increased worldwide frequency access for Low Earth Orbit satellite communications ·      House Armed Services Committee praise for highly classified space advocacy plan ·      Conceptualized, researched and constructed unique DoD Space Order of Battle Annex ·      Highly praised Master of Science thesis addressing satellite radiation effects Before devoting his work full time to visionary growth development for Peraton, Scott managed counter- hypersonics development for Northrop Grumman, advanced cyber defense systems development for AT&T, and advanced space operations programs for aerospace companies and the US Navy. Scott has published international export material on cybersecurity issues associated with virtualization and cloud computing and developed a nation-wide R&D network for Northrop Grumman that allowed critical technologies to be brought online for use on high priority captures worth over $8.6B in future revenue. Scott has also been a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Homeland Security Expert since going to work after completing 15 years of US Navy service as a Commander. Scott volunteered as the co-chair of the Space ISAC Information Sharing Working Group and co-chair for the DHS CISA Future of Space Working Group and has volunteered at Penrose hospital and the Colorado Springs Rescue Mission, along with being a leader at his church. Formal degrees include a M.S., Space Systems Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, B.S., Nuclear Engineering & B.A., Journalism & Mass Communication from Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Ms. Erin M. Miller is the Executive Director of the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC). Space ISAC serves as the primary focal point for the global space industry for "all threats and all hazards." Stood up at the direction of the White House in 2019, Erin led the Space ISAC to open its operational Watch Center, alongside its Cyber Malware and Analysis Vulnerability Laboratory in Colorado Springs, CO, USA. Under Erin's leadership, Space ISAC's headquarters facility is already serving several countries to achieve its mission of security and resilience for the global space industry. Each year Space ISAC puts on the Value of Space Summit (VOSS), co-hosted with The Aerospace Corporation at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Erin has over a decade of experience building meaningful tech collaborations and has formed hundreds of formal partnerships between government, industry and academia to solve problems for war fighters and national security. As a serial entrepreneur in the non-profit space, she thrives in launching new programs and new organizations from stand up through building and scaling operations. Erin was the Managing Director of the Center for Technology, Research and Commercialization(C-TRAC) and brought three USAF-funded programs to bear at the Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation (www.catalystcampus.org). Her expertise in brokering unique partnerships using non-FAR type agreements led to the standup of the Air Force's first cyber focused (#securebydesign) design studio,AFCyberWorx at the USAF Academy, and the first space accelerator, Catalyst Accelerator, at Catalyst Campus in Colorado Springs - in partnership with Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX. In 2020 Erin was a recipient of the Woman of Influence award. In 2018 Erin was recognized by the Mayor of Colorado Springs as Mayor's Young Leader (MYL) of the Year Award for Technology. She is also the recipient of Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce Award for Young Female Leader in 2018. In her previous roles she developed and managed intellectual property portfolios, technology transfer strategies, export control/ITAR, secure facilities, and rapid prototyping collaborations. Erin serves on the advisory board of CyberSatGov, CyberLEO and is a board member for the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC. She has guest lectured at Georgetown University, United States Air Force Academy, University of Colorado at Boulder, and Johns Hopkins University. She is frequently found public speaking at notable events like, Defense Security Institute's Summits, CyberSatGov, State of the Space Industrial Base, and other forum focused on security and space resiliency and critical infrastructure.

Stan Deyo was enrolled as a cadet at the USAF Academy but left before graduation to work as a computer programmer and physicist in Dallas, Texas. His advanced knowledge of electrogravitic propulsion systems came to the attention of a Top Secret reverse engineering project of flying saucer technologies headed by Dr. Edward Teller. His electrogravitic system designs led to Deyo being recruited to join the project and also being approached by the FBI to work as an undercover operative. Deyo eventually decided to leave the project and the US for Australia and was recommended for a position in a similar reverse engineering project involving electrogravitics at a highly classified aeronautical project in Melbourne, Australia. After being interviewed and comparing notes on electrogravitics with Australian project scientists, Deyo refused to comply with overly stringent secrecy provisions. He was also briefed by Australian members of a secretive international control group that shared information on extraterrestrials working directly with multiple nation-states in order to gain underground bases and build advanced spacecraft. Deyo went into hiding to protect himself for knowing too much and survived an assassination attempt. In 1977, he came out of hiding to feature in an Australian TV documentary “UFOs Are Here' where he revealed his knowledge of classified reverse engineering projects in the US and Australia. In 1978, Deyo wrote his first book. The Cosmic Conspiracy, which exposed how governments worldwide were cooperating to find, study and reverse engineer extraterrestrial spacecraft. He believes we are on the verge of a great UFO deception involving different factions of extraterrestrials desiring to either manipulate or save humanity. Stan Deyo's website is StanDeyo.com website(s): https://standeyo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopolitics/support

John Barry, President/CEO of Wings Over the Rockies | The Riderflex Podcast John L. Barry, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret), is a distinguished leader with a storied career spanning multiple sectors. As the current President and CEO of the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (WOTR) in Denver, he has elevated the institution to global recognition, with CNN listing it among the top 20 aviation museums worldwide. Prior to this, Barry helmed the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, overseeing 17 sites, a team of 225, and a budget of $16 million. Barry's military service is marked by over three decades in the USAF, where he showcased his prowess as a combat veteran, fighter pilot, and multiple-time commander. Notably, he survived the 9/11 Pentagon attack and played a pivotal role in the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation. A 1973 Honor Graduate from the USAF Academy, Barry's academic credentials also include a Master's from Oklahoma University and fellowships at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including Colorado Superintendent of the Year, Communicator of the Year, and the Titan 100 CEO recognition, among others. Wings Over the Rockies is a renowned community organization in Colorado, passionate about igniting the dreams of flight among its visitors. With two primary locations, the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in eastern Denver and the Exploration of Flight 19 miles south, it annually attracts around 160,000 visitors from all U.S. states and 34 countries. The Air & Space Museum, situated in Hangar 1 of the former Lowry Air Force Base, showcases over 100,000 square feet of exhibits, including iconic aircraft, space vehicles, and military artifacts. In contrast, the Exploration of Flight, positioned on a bustling 15-acre aviation campus, provides an immersive experience for aviation enthusiasts, blending educational events, programs, and exhibits that offer a fresh lens into the world of flight. Meet Wings Over The Rockies: https://wingsmuseum.org/ Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/7jvGXBEb36o Gain valuable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and hiring with "The Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" - 30+ years of experience packed into one book. Get your copy today at: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Riderflex Listen to real stories from successful business leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs on the Riderflex podcast hosted by CEO Steve Urban. Trust Riderflex, a premier headhunter and employment agency based in Colorado, to recruit top talent for your team. Visit https://riderflex.com/ to learn more about our executive recruiting services. #WingsOverTheRockies #USAFVeteran #AviationMuseum #ExplorationOfFlight #riderflexpodcast #careeradvice #Podcast #entrepreneur #ColoradoRecruitingFirm #recruiting  #Colorado #National #Riderflex #TalentAcquisition #Employment #JobTips #ResumeTips Podcast sponsor: Marketing 360 is the #1 platform for small businesses, and it's everything you need to grow your business.marketing360.com/riderflex   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riderflex/support

Nicole Kerr, eternality advocate, speaker and author of You Are Deathless. As a 19-year-old cadet at the USAF Academy, Nicole was forced to learn how to live and love differently following a terrifying and transformative near-death experience. For more information:NicoleKerr.comfacebook.com/nicole.a.kerrinstagram.com/nicole.angelique.kerrlinkedin.com/in/nicole-kerr-8920438________Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness. Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and 2023 Publisher Podcast Awards nominee in Health & Wellbeing. To get in touch with Hara Allison:Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.orgPhotography: hara.photographyDesign: studioh-creative.com

TOP 1% OF ALL (yes that is ALL) PODCASTS!  Now, that is awesome.  We can't wait to chat with Dr. Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS.  It's always exciting to share the show with like minded people who are on similar missions.  She is just that!  About Dr. Seibert: Dr. Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS is the creator and host of the Dental Digest Podcast and CEO of Dental Digest LLC. She is the 2022 recipient of the “Top 40 Dentists Under 40” award from Incisal Edge Magazine. She founded the Advanced Interdisciplinary Mastermind. In 2020 and 2021, her podcast was awarded "Most Educational Podcast in General Dentistry,” and it reaches a global audience of thousands of dentists. It is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally. She is a dentist proudly practicing in the U.S. Air Force (USAF). She received her DMD at the University of Louisville. Prior to that, she received her BS and commission as an officer from the USAF Academy. Seibert is a graduate of the USAF's one-year advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) residency program. From there she went on to complete the Air Force's highly competitive "A-program" - a two year comprehensive dentistry training program. She is well trained in multiple disciplines and procedures, such as intravenous sedation, complex third-molar exodontia, digital dentistry workflow, limited orthodontics, dental materials, periodontal surgeries, and esthetic dentistry.

Lt. Col. Jennifer-Ruth Green graduated from the USAF Academy, learned to fly and used her skills to focus on STEM for underrepresented communties.  She talks about her journey from JROTC to the Academy and operations in Iraq and then joining the Indiana Air National Guard with host Jim Fausone.

Season 1 Episode 4 of the Operational Arch is the second in a limited series examining the pillars of operational art. In this episode, we dive into the role theory plays in conducting operational art and training operational artists. Our guest, Dr. Scott Gorman, provides insights on how planners can leverage theory to understand how the world works and frame options to achieve desired endstates. Dr. Gorman is the Director of the Advanced Strategic Leadership Studies Program (ASLSP) at the School of Advanced Military Studies. He is a retired USAF Colonel, a career pilot, whose last assignment before retiring from active duty was Commandant and Dean, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from the USAF Academy, an M.A. in Russian History from Indiana University, an M.M.A.S. from the School of Advanced Military Studies, and a Ph.D. in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. MAJs Josh Bedingfield, Dan Warner, and Kelsey Kurtz are the hosts for this episode. You can contact them at operationalarch@gmail.com with any questions you may have. School of Advanced Military Studies: https://armyuniversity.edu/CGSC/SAMS/SAMS Twitter: https://twitter.com/us_sams Intro and Outro Music: "On and On" by Christian Bedingfield

In this podcast, I interview Joel "Thor" Neeb, CEO of the consulting firm and corporate events company Afterburner, Inc. In this role, Joel leads more than 70 former elite military professionals, including fighter pilots, Navy SEALS, and Army Rangers, in achieving strategic objectives and fostering elite teams for Fortune 100 companies and professional sports teams. Joel joined Afterburner in 2012, was named president in 2015, and assumed the role of CEO in July 2019. Joel initiated Afterburner's expansion from an events-based business into transformational business consulting. This focus developed into Afterburner's newest business unit offering, Impact Consulting, where Afterburner's team works alongside clients to identify challenges and improve performance. As a former F-15 mission commander, United States Air Force, Joel continues to go by his pilot call sign, “Thor,” in his business career. As a pilot, he's both escorted the President and performed flybys at football games. He was the tactical leader of 300 of the most senior combat pilots in the Air Force and oversaw the execution of a $150M/year flight program. Joel was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Headquarters in 2010. In 2012, he was selected out of 62,000 people to receive the Air Education and Training Command (AECT) National Public Service Award. In 2010, Joel was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given a 15 percent chance of recovery. During treatment, Joel founded CureCare, a community outreach program for at-risk students in San Antonio. To date, CureCare has reached more than 15,000 kids. Additionally, he co-authored the upcoming book Survivor's Obligation, out in October 2019, to tell the story of his cancer journey and his resolve to live an intentional life. Joel sits on the board of several national organizations and is the co-founder of a military support corporation including PCSgrades. Joel holds a BA from the USAF Academy, an MA from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and an MBA from the University of Texas. Joel enjoys competing in sporting events; he completed the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon in 2015 and was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior in 2018. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children. I got to know Joel while I was at VMware. Joel and the Afterburner team provided training for VMware Executives and then all organizations across the company. Joel kicked off the training and found a way to meet and get to know most of the leaders at VMware. More important than how I met Joel, is why I decided to have him on the podcast. Up to this point, every person that I have had on the podcast are managers that I have seen in action. I selected them not because they were all the same, but rather because I saw something in them that I thought was exceptional and important to share. I have not seen Joel in action, managing his team. But based on what I have seen, it is clear that he is a great manager. That he has an amazing rapport with his team. That he cares about them and they reciprocate. That they are aligned with the vision, mission, and culture of the company, and are executing. I also understand Joel's personal story. His recovery from stage IV cancer and how it has changed him. I have read his book "Survivor's Obligation: Navigating an Intentional Life". I know about the events that he has participated in. And can see the good that he is doing. In short, I think that Joel is perfect for the podcast. His experience is something that is important to share. I hope that you agree!

In this podcast, I talk to Joel "Thor" Neeb, CEO of the consulting firm and corporate events company Afterburner, Inc., about his career path. In his role, Joel leads more than 70 former elite military professionals, including fighter pilots, Navy SEALS, and Army Rangers, in achieving strategic objectives and fostering elite teams for Fortune 100 companies and professional sports teams. Joel joined Afterburner in 2012, was named president in 2015, and assumed the role of CEO in July 2019. Joel initiated Afterburner's expansion from an events-based business into transformational business consulting. This focus developed into Afterburner's newest business unit offering, Impact Consulting, where Afterburner's team works alongside clients to identify challenges and improve performance. As a former F-15 mission commander, United States Air Force, Joel continues to go by his pilot call sign, “Thor,” in his business career. As a pilot, he's both escorted the President and performed flybys at football games. He was the tactical leader of 300 of the most senior combat pilots in the Air Force and oversaw the execution of a $150M/year flight program. Joel was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Headquarters in 2010. In 2012, he was selected out of 62,000 people to receive the Air Education and Training Command (AECT) National Public Service Award. In 2010, Joel was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given a 15 percent chance of recovery. During treatment, Joel founded CureCare, a community outreach program for at-risk students in San Antonio. To date, CureCare has reached more than 15,000 kids. Additionally, he co-authored the upcoming book Survivor's Obligation, out in October 2019, to tell the story of his cancer journey and his resolve to live an intentional life. Joel sits on the board of several national organizations and is the co-founder of a military support corporation including PCSgrades. Joel holds a BA from the USAF Academy, an MA from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and an MBA from the University of Texas. Joel enjoys competing in sporting events; he completed the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon in 2015 and was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior in 2018. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children. I got to know Joel while I was at VMware. Joel and the Afterburner team provided training for VMware Executives and then all organizations across the company. Joel kicked off the training and found a way to meet and get to know most of the leaders at VMware. More important than how I met Joel, is why I decided to have him on the podcast. Up to this point, every person that I have had on the podcast are managers that I have seen in action. I selected them not because they were all the same, but rather because I saw something in them that I thought was exceptional and important to share. I have not seen Joel in action, managing his team. But based on what I have seen, it is clear that he is a great manager. That he has an amazing rapport with his team. That he cares about them and they reciprocate. That they are aligned with the vision, mission, and culture of the company, and are executing. I also understand Joel's personal story. His recovery from stage IV cancer and how it has changed him. I have read his book "Survivor's Obligation: Navigating an Intentional Life". I know about the events that he has participated in. And can see the good that he is doing. In short, I think that Joel is perfect for the podcast. His experience is something that is important to share. I hope that you agree!

Tim Cohen was called by God in 1987 to be “him who has understanding”, while a USAF Academy cadet—Tim Cohen is today an internationally known Christian author, speaker, and teacher. His best-selling book "The Antichrist and a Cup of Tea" was a good portion of our conversation, and much of it revolves around King Charles "Heraldic Achievement", or Coat of Arms. Consider going to his website prior to the podcast & getting a visual of the coat of arms to make it easier to follow along here:Prophecy House Publishing Website: https://www.prophecyhouse.com King Charles statue: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/641551909387576300/Here is all of Tim's information:Social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AuthorTimCohenTim Cohen's Telegram (search for "Author Tim Cohen") :Identity of the AntiChrist: https://t.me/antichrist_identity_proofRed Horse Prophecy: War with North Korea and Iran: https://t.me/red_horse_prophecyLife on Mars: https://t.me/life_on_mars_proofLife on the Moon: https://t.me/life_on_the_moon_proofGab: https://gab.com/authortimcohenMeWe: https://mewe.com/i/authortimcohen (use the FREE Standard version of MeWe, unless you need the Premium features)Facebook (minimally used): https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTimCohenParler: https://parler.com/profile/AuthorTimCohen/posts (assuming I've resumed use of Parler)Twitter (minimally used): https://twitter.com/authortimcohen

Our guest today is Dr. Michael W. Hankins. Dr. Hankins is the Curator for US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps post-World War II Aviation at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. He is also an Assistant Editor of From Balloons to Drones, a scholarly web journal for the study of air power, and host of the From Balloons to Drones Podcast. He is a former Assistant Professor of Strategy at the USAF Air Command and Staff College eSchool of Graduate PME, and a former instructor of military history at the USAF Academy. He earned a masters in history from the University of North Texas in 2013 and a PhD in history from Kansas State University in 2018. Dr. Hankins' book, Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia was recently released from Cornell University Press, and we'll be talking about this great book on the podcast today.

Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran is away so Steve-O talks astronauts and Corvettes, growing up in a racing family, and general thoughts about cars and medicine with retired Ob-Gyn doctor and USAF Academy graduate Dennis Carter, MD. They also cover the “fix”'for easily stolen Hyundais and Kias, early laparoscopic surgery, and the connection between the automotive and medical parts of doctors' lives.

IN THE NEWS: YouTube censors TDP; Family sues Army over Fort Hood daughter's death; Bonnie Dick sailor acquitted; Maveric's Dark Star steals the show at Edwards; Ukraine meme war; Elon Musk wants DoD to pay for Starlink in Ukraine; Mad cow military can give blood; Selective service says biological men are men; Space Force has a Hanna-Barbera song; Space Force Metalhead Guardians; USAF Academy applications drop and leader's it's not due to woke policies; Still, there's lotsa woke in the USAF; Delayed promotions for the E4 mafia; Army's Pre-boot camp boot camp; Navy wants YOU, Gen Z; Titty vision; Vets get a pay raise! And more! Show notes at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/91 Sound Off! With a comment or a question at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/soundoff Like the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review: https://thedigressionpodcast.com/review Become a Patron or support the show in other ways at: https://thedigressionpodcast.com/donate Or just share our podcast with a friend! It's the best way to grow the show!! NOTES: FOLLOW-UP: Family of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen files $35M lawsuit against U.S. Army TDP: ep 32: Fort Hoodlum w/ SFC Ron Barteau Sailor Found Not Guilty of Setting Fire on USS Bonhomme Richard Here Are The First Images Of Lockheed Darkstar On Display At Edwards AFB UKRAINE UPDATE: Meme war: You can pay to get memes painted on Ukrainian artillery, bombs, and rockets The Subsidy King Is Back: Elon Musk Asks Pentagon to Pay for Starlink Internet in Ukraine PENTAGON: US military personnel barred from blood donation by ‘mad cow disease' fears receive eligibility Biden admin: Trans women must register for draft; trans men don't have to SPACE FORCE: Space Force debuts its official service song ‘Semper Supra' US Space Force tests robot dogs to patrol Cape Canaveralhttps://www.space.com/space-force-robot-dogs-cape-canaveral Netflix: Broken Mirror, S4E5, Metalhead AIR FORCE: Exclusive–Qualified Air Force Academy Applicants Drop 46% amid Recruiting Crisis Air Force leaders set new goals to diversify officer corps Air Force Academy promotes fellowship that bans ‘cisgender' men: ‘This program isn't for you' U.S. Forces Ordered to Stop Using Gender Pronouns to Improve ‘Lethality' Senator Hawley speaks out about military recruitment Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicants More senior airmen, fewer overall enlisted expected in next few years ARMY: The Army's pre-boot camp boot camp is likely to expand NAVY: New Navy Ad Campaign Kicks Off Targeting Gen Zs on Social Media MARINES: Marine drill instructors' crude sexual remarks prompt boot camp visits VETERANS: Veterans, retirees get 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living boost

❤️ Leadership Takes More Than Heart w/ Lt. Col.-USAF (Ret.) Dennis Mellen Dennis Mellen brings years of leadership experience as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, a twenty-eight-year retired Alaska Airlines Fleet Captain in charge of 550 pilots and 40 instructors, and a bestselling author. He is an internationally recognized speaker, an executive leadership coach, and a certified athletic mental performance master. His target audience is future, as well as established leaders. He attended numerous Air Force leadership schools and is a graduate of the USAF Academy. A seasoned speaker whose goal is to bring education, inspiration, and entertainment to a variety of leaders looking to connect the culture with the vision. #USAF, #AlaskaAirlines, #CommercialPilot, #PilotTraining, #Leadership, #EmployeeEngagement, #ExecutiveCoach, #Entrepreneur, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CEO, #Coach, #Mentor, #WolfesWatch

While waiting for her United Airlines flight, Heather witnessed Captain Mark Hardcastle be a Leader with Heart for his team members and passengers. She got out her phone and recorded a small part of Captain Hardcastle speaking to the passengers waiting to board his flight, with the purpose of showing others this act of Leadership with Heart. With the curiosity to know more about his leadership, she invited him to be a guest on the show and these rich 40 minutes are the result.   Mark graduated from the USAF Academy in 1982. After nine years as a pilot on active duty including multiple combat missions during the Persian Gulf War, he left the military to join United Airlines. In addition to flying B-737s around the country, Hardcastle spends time in the Rocky Mountains and serves on the artistic staff of the Colorado Children's Chorale. He lives in Centennial, Colorado, with his wife and four children.

Warriors Fall In…Today we're joined with guest who's an alumnus of the USAF Academy, Columbia University and Harvard University. He's also a graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons School (TopGun) and if that's not enough he's a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Harvard National Security Fellow.Our guest today is the CEO and founder of Target Arms, which is a cutting edge UAV company that's currently commercializing some exciting technology that's revolutionary and today, we're going to learn all about it. Our guest today will also cover potential careers in this new spectrum of career opportunities. I'd like to welcome Mr. Jeffrey McChesney to The Morning Formation Podcast.Target Arm Website:https://www.targetarm.comJeffrey McChesney's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreymcchesney/UDemy Courses on Drones:https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=drone

Latest insightful episode from Jamil Hasan, who interviews Dr. Drew Miller Crypto/Blockchain, Pandemics and the Use of Utility Tokens Colonel Dr. Drew Miller is a USAF Academy honor graduate who received an academic scholarship to Harvard University where he earned a Master's Degree and PhD in Public Policy/Operations Research. His dissertation topic was underground nuclear defense shelters and field fortifications. Drew served in the Cold War at Strategic Air Command, deployed to Germany, Bosnia, and Iraq. In addition to serving as an intelligence officer in Active, Air Guard and Reserve AF positions, retiring as a Colonel, he served in the Senior Executive Service in the Pentagon, and in many business management positions. His articles on the bioengineered viral pandemic threat and collapse have been published in leading journals. In addition to opening new Fortitude Ranch locations, Drew serves as Ranch Manager for Fortitude Ranch Colorado. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Join our warm conversation with combat veteran Dr. Lance Robinson, Ph.D., retired Lt. Col. (USAF) combat aviator and former Professor of Government at the US Air Force Academy, author of "Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft: The Constitutional Foundations of the Modern Presidency" in Joseph M. Bessette and Jeffrey K. Tulis, eds., The Constitutional Presidency (Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009), pp. 76-95. Lance opens up about his long and distinguished career in the United States Air Force, including flying combat missions over Iraq. He earned a Masters and Ph.D. degree while active duty and taught American Government at the United States Air Force Academy. The Republican Professor is a pro-military-service, pro-getting-degrees-while-active-duty, pro-understanding-the-so-called-Progressive-movement-rightly, pro-accurately-grasping-the-Constitutional-presidency podcast. Therefore, Welcome, Dr. Lance Robinson, Ph.D., retired Lt. Col. and professor for the United States Air Force. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D.

Naomi Wolf shares a portion of the research done as her team of experts from the War room have been combing through the documents that the courts ordered released by Pfizer and the FDA. These are documents that Pfizer and the FDA wanted to wait 75 years to release. In the initial months of experimental release, 1200 deaths including 4 on the day of their inoculation. 42,000 adverse reactions including 1000's of cardiac episodes, strokes, hemorrhaging and neurological events. The chemicals lodge in the liver and other organs on men and specifically in ovaries in women. Matt Long and Pastor Greg discuss the forced vaccinations in the military. Thomas Renz testified to Senator Ron Johnson regarding the number of Vax injuries, USAF Academy in Colorado Springs discharged 13 cadets, 3 were seniors who now are going to be forced to repay $165,000 in tuition and be discharged for filing for religious exemptions. 32 Top Gun fliers were relieved of duty for filing Religious exemptions along with 4000 other service members. Also discussed was the forced LGBTQ agenda by this White House who are threatening to cut free lunch funding for the poor if the schools do not force the Transgender and gender dysphoria and the sexual orientation confusion curriculum.

Naomi Wolf shares a portion of the research done as her team of experts from the War room have been combing through the documents that the courts ordered released by Pfizer and the FDA. These are documents that Pfizer and the FDA wanted to wait 75 years to release. In the initial months of experimental release, 1200 deaths including 4 on the day of their inoculation. 42,000 adverse reactions including 1000's of cardiac episodes, strokes, hemorrhaging and neurological events. The chemicals lodge in the liver and other organs on men and specifically in ovaries in women. Matt Long and Pastor Greg discuss the forced vaccinations in the military. Thomas Renz testified to Senator Ron Johnson regarding the number of Vax injuries, USAF Academy in Colorado Springs discharged 13 cadets, 3 were seniors who now are going to be forced to repay $165,000 in tuition and be discharged for filing for religious exemptions. 32 Top Gun fliers were relieved of duty for filing Religious exemptions along with 4000 other service members. Also discussed was the forced LGBTQ agenda by this White House who are threatening to cut free lunch funding for the poor if the schools do not force the Transgender and gender dysphoria and the sexual orientation confusion curriculum.

Retired Chaplain Gordon Chaps Klingenschmitt shares how Chosen Generation Radio and Pastor Greg helped to break the story on the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs denied cadets their religious exemptions on mandated Vaccines expelling 13 cadets, three of whom are seniors. Those seniors are being forced to repay $165, 000 in tuition while being denied their Religious liberties. 32 Top gun Pilots and a total of 357 pilots were discharged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin 703-692-7100 has decided to target Christians as domestic terrorists. Tell him to stop the purge of Religious people from the military.

Retired Chaplain Gordon Chaps Klingenschmitt shares how Chosen Generation Radio and Pastor Greg helped to break the story on the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs denied cadets their religious exemptions on mandated Vaccines expelling 13 cadets, three of whom are seniors. Those seniors are being forced to repay $165, 000 in tuition while being denied their Religious liberties. 32 Top gun Pilots and a total of 357 pilots were discharged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin 703-692-7100 has decided to target Christians as domestic terrorists. Tell him to stop the purge of Religious people from the military.

Gabby talks about meeting her husband at the US Air Force Academy, becoming a member of the Space Force and working on the GPS systems with them, taking fun rides in Helecopters, Her excitement for the semifinals and celebrating after with an Ice Cold Margaritta.

Jennifer-Ruth Green continues to serve her fellow citizens in the United States Air Force Air Reserve Component and is now running to represent her fellow Hoosiers in Congress. A battle-proven leader, a trailblazer, and a selfless servant, Jennifer-Ruth Green is a candidate for Indiana's First Congressional District. Her continued experience of over twenty years of military service and her non-profit work throughout Northwest Indiana has prepared her to fight on behalf of the Region in Washington, D.C. Born to Vivian and Paul R. Green Jr., Jennifer-Ruth “Romper” Green is the youngest of six children.  At eighteen years old, Jennifer-Ruth followed in her father and grandfather's footsteps and joined the United States Air Force. After graduating from the USAF Academy in 2005, Jennifer-Ruth began her Air Force career in aviation and then transitioned to serve as a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. She deployed to Baghdad in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM where she served as a mission commander for counterintelligence activities. After her deployment, Jennifer-Ruth assumed the role of Deputy Chief for a nuclear command post. After twelve years of full-time military service, Jennifer-Ruth transitioned to the US Air Force Reserve Component and chose to make Indiana home.  Currently, she serves as the Chief Information Officer/Commander, 122d Communications Flight, Indiana Air National Guard. She is the first African-American, or Asian, woman selected to serve in this position in the history of the Fighter Wing.     Locally, Jennifer-Ruth serves her community in Northwest Indiana as an educator, and is the founder of MissionAero Pipeline, a non-profit reaching at-risk youth that seeks to transform lives, inspire STEM careers, and set students, as young as 5th grade through college, on a path of learning in the aerospace industry. Jennifer-Ruth has been a trailblazer throughout her career. While attending the USAF Academy, Jennifer-Ruth was inspired by Lt. Col. Lee Archer, USAF, an original Tuskegee Airmen, and earned her pilot's license. Now as a civilian, Jennifer-Ruth is a Certified Flight Instructor, commercial pilot, and one of fewer than 150 African-American professional female pilots in the US.     Jennifer-Ruth earned a B.S. in Asian Area Studies from the United States Air Force Academy, an M.Min. from Golden State Baptist College, and a B.S. in Aeronautics from Liberty University. She is currently enrolled in Air War College, studying strategic leadership across military operations, in joint, interagency, & multinational environments. She is a graduate of Air Command & Staff College. She is a regular speaker at aerospace/STEM events, loves traveling, and has visited all seven continents. Jennifer-Ruth lives in Crown Point, Indiana, and is a proud aunt to fifteen nieces and nephews.

Robin on good news about Equal Pay, Marina Ovsyannikova, and the courage of presence. Special Guest: Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, Asst. Professor of Military and Strategic Studies at the USAF Academy, on gender and unconventional warfare.

On this bonus episode, Ryan and Luis Jimenez are we joined by noted Tik Tok personality, engineer, and UFO researcher, Dan Warren. Warren recently dug up some very compelling reading material tucked within a textbook for physics for the United States Air Force Academy. We'll run through Warren's epic Tik Tok video presentation of this enigmatic chapter in the text book, what he makes of it, and what it may or may not have to do with the USAF's place in past, present, and future studies of space, tech, and of course... UFOs! Link to the USAF Academy chapter on UFOs: https://bit.ly/3nk8OCx Subscribe to Dan Warren's Tik Tok at: https://bit.ly/3t8L08i Follow Dan Warren on Twitter at: https://bit.ly/3tg2WOiPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOfficial Store: CLICK HERESomewhere in the Skies Coffee: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan's book in paperback, ebook, or audiobook by CLICKING HERETwitter: @SomewhereSkiesInstagram: @SomewhereSkiesPodSomewhere in the Skies Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/SomewhereSkiesPod/Watch Mysteries Decoded for free at www.CWseed.comOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteSOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is part of the eOne podcast network. To learn more, CLICK HERESupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Heggie Daily Success Strategies 467: Takes More Than Heart with Dennis Mellen https://jeffheggie.com/2021/12/29/dennis-mellen-takes-more-than-heart/ Dennis Mellen, a USAF Academy graduate (1975), is a retired Air Force pilot after serving as a lieutenant colonel and chief pilot for 20 years until his retirement from the Air Force Reserves in 1996. At the time, he simultaneously worked as an instructor pilot and fleet captain at Alaska Airlines where he was the head of training over 550 pilots and 40 instructors. He was also part of the instructor cadre instrumental in establishing the Alaska Airlines route structure in eastern Russia from the destinations: Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Magadan, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. And as a veteran, he participated in the Desert One preparation, he was deployed to Sudan (in 1986) to counter Libyan incursions in Chad, and participated in Desert Shield/Storm. After retiring in 2012 from his 28-year flying career due to a heart attack, Dennis continued searching for a new purpose and new opportunities. He worked in aviation management at two air carriers heading up their training and standardization departments. He also worked as a training consultant and certified International Air Transport Association Operation Safety auditor before becoming a high school baseball coach, speaker, and author. His goal with his first book is to provide motivation, education, and humor to inspire those who face serious challenges in their lives. Dennis and his wife, Heidi of 37 years, live in the Chicago suburbs, and they have four sons and just welcomed their first grandchild as of August 2020—they look forward to helping raise their granddaughter, as well as welcoming more grandchildren. Website: www.takesmorethanheart.com Email: dennismellen@hotmail.com Facebook: @BeABean914 Twitter: @beabean14 Instagram: @beabean14 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/beabean Takes More Than Heart: Changing the Journey's Challenges into Opportunities In life, you will encounter many obstacles, if you have not already. How you deal with these challenges will define your character. All about a driven heart and pure grit, Takes More Than Heart: Change the Journey's Challenges into Opportunities is for anyone—from athletes to business people— who has suffered a life-changing event and desires to transform their challenges into opportunities. It instructs how to live your life fully while understanding that events may come at you, but you influence the outcomes through your reactions—as in “fall down seven times, get up eight.” The key themes include: • What's Important Next (W.I.N.). • The Navy SEAL acronym: D.W.I., as in Deal With It. • Take care of the next two hundred feet on the journey to reaching your goal. Part self-help book, part memoir, this book will touch anyone who has experienced a business setback, career/life-changing event, such as an athlete with a season-ending or career-ending injury, and inspire them to recover from their challenging event. This book will inspire readers to sustain their grit and persevere in order to make a difference and lead a purposeful life. Entrepreneur Success Strategies: https://mindset.jeffheggie.com/ Mental Strength Training for Athletes: www.JeffHeggie.com/ConfidentAthlete

https://jeffheggie.com/2021/12/29/dennis-mellen-takes-more-than-heart/ Dennis Mellen, a USAF Academy graduate (1975), is a retired Air Force pilot after serving as a lieutenant colonel and chief pilot for 20 years until his retirement from the Air Force Reserves in 1996. At the time, he simultaneously worked as an instructor pilot and fleet captain at Alaska Airlines where he was the head of training over 550 pilots and 40 instructors. He was also part of the instructor cadre instrumental in establishing the Alaska Airlines route structure in eastern Russia from the destinations: Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Magadan, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. And as a veteran, he participated in the Desert One preparation, he was deployed to Sudan (in 1986) to counter Libyan incursions in Chad, and participated in Desert Shield/Storm. After retiring in 2012 from his 28-year flying career due to a heart attack, Dennis continued searching for a new purpose and new opportunities. He worked in aviation management at two air carriers heading up their training and standardization departments. He also worked as a training consultant and certified International Air Transport Association Operation Safety auditor before becoming a high school baseball coach, speaker, and author. His goal with his first book is to provide motivation, education, and humor to inspire those who face serious challenges in their lives. Dennis and his wife, Heidi of 37 years, live in the Chicago suburbs, and they have four sons and just welcomed their first grandchild as of August 2020—they look forward to helping raise their granddaughter, as well as welcoming more grandchildren. Book: Takes More Than Heart - https://amzn.to/33NJBJz Website: www.takesmorethanheart.com Facebook: @BeABean914 Twitter: @beabean14 Instagram: @beabean14

Our schedules got in the way of recording this week, so we're revisiting one of our early episodes. We cleaned up the audio a bit (as best we could given the original Skype recordings) and added the cover art, which we didn't start doing until later episodes. We had a good time with this episode, just dishing on ghost stories with the aid of good whiskey. So, what was The Maco Light? A hundred years and a thousand storytellers have blurred the legend of the Maco Light and we're not going to make it any clearer. Joe Baldwin was a brakeman and was traveling in the caboose of an Atlantic Coast Line train through the little town of Maco, North Carolina, when all of a sudden it became uncoupled from its train. Was there something nefarious about this? We don't know. But, Joe, who may or may not have been asleep and/or drinking, realized that another train following close behind was about to collide with his car that sat motionless on the track. He ran to the back of the caboose, wildly swinging his lantern to get the engineer's attention, but the engineer who may or may not have been asleep and/or drinking, didn't see Joe's light in time. And the oncoming train crashed into Joe's caboose taking Joe's head in the process and flinging it into a nearby swamp. For more than 100 years, until the track was pulled-up in the late 1970s, Joe's body roamed the tracks each night with his trusty lantern in hand in an endless search for his severed head (you'd think he'd have searched the swamp, right?). In addition to Joe, we talk about the haunted Carleton House on Fort Huachuca Army Base in Arizona. Where a ghost name Charlotte pranks the Strom family by ringing the doorbell and running away, taking pictures off the wall, and turning the lights out at night. Of course there could be other non-paranormal explanations for these occurrences and we rag Col Strom for 'em. We also discuss the C-130 Loadmaster at Little Rock AFB who was crushed between two Humvee's being off-loaded from the plane, and how he sticks around after death to work on the plane. And finally, we touch on the USAF Academy cadet who after committing suicide in the 60s still practices his marching on the parade field each year when the new freshmen class arrives. And as we go through these stories, we digress into a conversation about the reclamation of lost submarines, inoperable dishwashers, and 3M Command Strips. Show notes at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/64 Sound Off! With a comment or a question at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/soundoff Like the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review: https://thedigressionpodcast.com/review Become a Patron or support the show in other ways at: https://thedigressionpodcast.com/donate Or just share our podcast with a friend! It's the best way to grow the show!!

Elisa Rhynedance is a military brat natively from Virginia. Her siblings are both West Point graduates, and Elisa is a graduate of the USAF Academy from the Class of 2009. After completing her five years of service, she experienced some difficulty in her transition to civilian life. From there she discovered her passion in coaching competitive athletics. Since then, she has become a Human Resource Manager for Rise Athletes, and talks about all the important aspects of the current athletic culture in America today. For more info on our guest Elisa Rhyndance: Twitter: @Rhyndance ~Music by Army Veteran, musician, artist, activist *YETI TEARS*IG: @yetitearsSpotify: Yeti Tears Twitch: yetitearsInterested in coming on the podcast with your story of making a positive difference? Reach out to Us!~Adam DeRitoIG: @adam.deritoFacebook & Twitter: Adam DeRitoWebsite: www.adamderito.com , ~HonorHillTacticalIG & Facebook: @honorhilltactical Links: https://linktr.ee/HHTmedia ,

Alan Manzo is a cadet at the USAF Academy and one of my closest friends! Listen along as we catch up, talk up small business, and why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. 

"Be easy to talk with, stay calm, pay attention to details, be firm but polite, have a plan, and be good at networking!"- Larry Gast, a 85' USAF Academy grad with an MBA, student/athlete, AF veteran 85-90, entrepreneur and investor for 35+ years, father, outgoing, and loves to bring people together for social/business purposes.  Episode Highlights: 02:34- Larry's incredible military life journey 05:55- What happened to Larry after the transition? 09:38- The precursor of going off and starting a venture 10:41- The key to a successful business  12:30- The best business pieces of advice of Larry 15:17- The strengths and weaknesses of veterans  18:25- Larry's ventures 25:30- The key takeaways from Larry  28:38- Where to find Larry  Key Points: The key to a successful business is, be genuine, ask the right questions, pay attention to details, and follow up with people.  Know your products and services, as well as your strengths and weaknesses. Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers. Quotes: “Go and get at your people skills and sales skills because if you're not good with either of those,  you won't be in business for very long. ”- Larry Gast  “You can't predict the weather, and you can't predict what will happen in your business all the time. Also, you can't predict what people are going to do. So, be polite and firm with people, try to be helpful, honest, and not over-promising more than you deliver.”-Lary Gast  “Veterans have a lot of good things. We are tough, quick learners, goal-oriented, but sometimes we don't have the best people skills, we won't listen as well as we should, and sometimes we don't ask for help when we should.”- Larry Gast “Everything starts with knowing what you have to offer. Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers.“-Larry Gast  “We are real people, in business we make mistakes, it's a journey,  but never make the same mistake again. “- Larry Gast  FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Interview with Dennis MellenFrom an early age Dennis  knew what he wanted to do when he grew up. A USAF Academy graduate (1975), is a retired Air Force pilot after serving as a lieutenant colonel and chief pilot for 20 years until his retirement from the Air Force Reserves in 1996. He simultaneously worked as an instructor pilot and fleet captain at Alaska Airlines where he was the head of training over 550 pilots and 40 instructors. But after retiring in 2012 from his 28-year flying career due to a heart attack, Dennis found himself looking for something else to do with his life.Dennis is a business leader, motivator, mental performance mentor and passionate athletic coach.  Enthusiastic leadership and followership are his trademarks. He brings a high level of energy and passion to every group he engages. Weaving personal anecdotes and experiences with specific calls to action are key elements in his presentations.Website:Workshop | Be A BeanBook:Home (takesmorethanheart.com)Book Teaser:(47) Takes More Than Heart CAPTIONS 1 - YouTubeEmail:DennisMellen@hotmail.comEric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail: eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookInstagram :Eric Reyes (@reys6103) • Instagram photos and videosAthLife Foundation website:Home - The AthLife Foundation

On today's episode of Seeking Context, fighter pilots Jeff Cannon and Matt Ayres discuss how Air Force culture has evolved over the course of their Air Force careers from early days as classmates at the USAF Academy through their retirement as senior leaders in the F-15E and F-16 communities.Support the show

General Boyd Parker is a decorated Air Force officer at the Pentagon, an accomplished combat pilot, and a key leader who has influenced Sean Morgan in his career and ministry. In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean and General Parker dive into the heart behind good leadership—serving others to make things better. They talk about methods that sometimes engulf intent and the significance of personal discipline for leaders. Stationed at the Pentagon, Major General Boyd Parker is the Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration, and Requirements. He develops Air Force strategy and operational concepts to achieve national defense objectives. General Parker received his commission in 1990 from the USAF Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Science. He earned his pilot wings at Williams Air Force Base in 1991 and was assigned to fly the KC-10 Extender. During his 30-year Air Force career, General Parker has held command positions at the squadron and group levels. General Parker is a command pilot with more than 5,000 military flying hours in the T-38, C-12, and KC-10. He is married to Colonel (retired) Marlena Parker and has 2 daughters, Isabel and Olivia. Thanks to our Sponsors: CDF Capital and Food for the Hungry.

Dennis Mellen, a USAF Academy graduate (1975), is a retired Air Force pilot after serving as a lieutenant colonel and chief pilot for 20 years until his retirement from the Air Force Reserves in 1996. At the time, he simultaneously worked as an instructor pilot and fleet captain at Alaska Airlines where he was the head of training over 550 pilots and 40 instructors. He was also part of the instructor cadre instrumental in establishing the Alaska Airlines route structure in eastern Russia from the destinations: Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Magadan, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. And as a veteran, he participated in the Desert One preparation, he was deployed to Sudan (in 1986) to counter Libyan incursions in Chad, and participated in Desert Shield/Storm. After retiring in 2012 from his 28-year flying career due to a heart attack, Dennis continued searching for a new purpose and new opportunities. He worked in aviation management at two air carriers heading up their training and standardization departments. He also worked as a training consultant and certified International Air Transport Association Operation Safety auditor before becoming a high school baseball coach, speaker, and author. His goal with his first book is to provide motivation, education, and humor to inspire those who face serious challenges in their lives. Dennis and his wife, Heidi of 37 years, live in the Chicago suburbs, and they have four sons and just welcomed their first grandchild as of August 2020—they look forward to helping raise their granddaughter, as well as welcoming more grandchildren.   Email: dennismellen@hotmail.com Website:  www.beabean.net/   Meet all of the Everyday Leaders at https://www.everydayleaders.com   Subscribe and Follow us at https://www.youtube.com/user/melahniake   #everydayleaderschangetheworld #everydayleaders #50in50 #WHY

Latest insightful episode from Jamil Hasan, who interviews Dr. Drew Miller Crypto/Blockchain, Pandemics and the Use of Utility Tokens Colonel Dr. Drew Miller is a USAF Academy honor graduate who received an academic scholarship to Harvard University where he earned a Master's Degree and PhD in Public Policy/Operations Research. His dissertation topic was underground nuclear defense shelters and field fortifications. Drew served in the Cold War at Strategic Air Command, deployed to Germany, Bosnia, and Iraq. In addition to serving as an intelligence officer in Active, Air Guard and Reserve AF positions, retiring as a Colonel, he served in the Senior Executive Service in the Pentagon, and in many business management positions. His articles on the bioengineered viral pandemic threat and collapse have been published in leading journals. In addition to opening new Fortitude Ranch locations, Drew serves as Ranch Manager for Fortitude Ranch Colorado. About Jamil Hasan Jamil Hasan is a Generation X Author and experienced data intelligence technology builder with two decades of experience leading data-based teams at Fortune 100 companies, including AIG, Prudential Financial, and Ingersoll Rand. Jamil believes that skill and experience, not just age, is the most important factor required to build and lead corporate organizations. His unique story, as someone on the ground floor of the 2008 financial crisis and his role to help repay the $180 billion AIG bailout, enabled him to come face-to-face with many of the societal ills facing Generation X today and their causes. As the result of his experience, Jamil has developed a path forward for his fellow Gen Xers to restore his generation's financial standing in society today and to rebuild the American Dream for Generation X.

Flash flys high on episode 10 with an Air Force veteran John Kopecky of Recognition Woodworks.   This week's Military Minute brings us Rally Point Outdoors.  Those folks help Veterans heal through outdoor adventures.Topics discussed:  Wade is a host?; something Jeff; John's Air Force career; T-37's give you an automatic 10% VA rating; John realizes that there are no free puppies in woodworking; scrollsaw vs CNC; upgrading CNCs; you can swear here?; Wade wants to go into business building CNCs; importance of having spare parts because CNCs only break on Fridays; v-carving involves wood preparation; word of mouth advertising is strong with USAF Academy alumni; another CO transfer; Wade needs a geography lesson; Flash's favorite snacks seem to be gummy bears and brownies; who listens to a radio?;  I hear San Antonio, CA is beautiful this time of year; pole barn prices have not changed in 20 years; priorities when shopping real estate; NCAA licensing; don't use the word KOOZIE; don't mess with Florida mice;  gun talk; what did you buy with your Trump bucks?; Texas size ranch; finding public hunting land in Texas is about the same as hunting unicorns; the joy of prairie dogs; John runs a sweat shop; Oramask techniques; Recognition Woodworks has multiple meanings; intricacies of advertising, pricing, and turning away business;  dangers of subcontracting; becoming a subcontractor for CNC and/or laser work; Jesse does not get Sarge's joke, but he does believe in owning quality equipment; story time with Recognition Woodworks; hog poke with Mills sound like an adventure; get your VA benefits lined up; sucking up your pride; go get your free National Park Pass! Please note, we do not have paid advertisers.  Everything that we recommend comes from our personal experience.  With that said, if you want to support, please write reviews, subscribe, and share with your friends.  We would love to hear from you too, please email with any feedback and/or suggestions for our show.  We are here to serve!Guest Links:IG: @recognitionwoodworks Military Minute:Rallypointoutdoors.comIG: @rallypoint_outdoors Hosts:Jeff (Sarge) @sergeantmakerJeff (Flash)  @flashpoint_woodworksJeff (Mills) @_damn_yankee_Wade @hill_craftJesse @steele.woodworksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/themilitarymakers)

Ralph Wetterhahn went from 1100 knots to 11 knots, while serving as president, U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII, charged with maintaining and operating the historic SS Lane Victory berthed in San Pedro, CA. In addition, his skill as an aviation archaeologist, has enabled him to become a real life "Indiana Jones," traveling the world from Cambodia to the Russian Far East, to Guadalcanal, to the Philippines in search of aircraft wrecks, our nation's missing-in-action, and the amazing stories that his discoveries reveal.  His documentary efforts have appeared on NOVA, Discovery, and National Geographic Channels, including The Last Flight of Bomber-31, Missing in MiG Alley, Dogfight Over Guadalcanal, and in the Air Aces segment about the legendary Col. Robin Olds.  Widely read in Air & Space/Smithsonian, MOAA’s Military Officer Magazine, Leatherneck, and VFW Magazine, among others, he is also the author of four books: the Colby Award winning The Last Battle, as well as The Last Flight of Bomber-31, The Early Air War in the Pacific, and Shadowmakers.  A graduate of the USAF Academy,Wetterhahn served three tours during the Vietnam War flying fighters in both the U.S. Air Force and Navy, and is credited with downing one MiG-21.  He flew 180 combat missions in the F-4C Phantom and A-7E Corsair, made 144 carrier landings, and was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and 19 Air Medals. He now spends his time working his seven gold claims in Northern California.  

Mike is a curator of modern military aircraft at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, focusing on the history of the US Air Force. He is a former Assistant Professor of Strategy at the USAF Air Command and Staff College eSchool of Graduate PME, and a former instructor of military history at the USAF Academy. He completed his PhD in history at Kansas State University in 2018. Mike specializes in military history and the history of technology, with a special interest in air power history. He received his Masters from the University of North Texas in 2013. His current research focuses on the cultural influences on the technological development of Cold War military aircraft, especially the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters.   Mike has published peer-reviewed work in the Air Power History journal, as well as contributed to several encyclopedias, conference proceedings, and academic websites. He has presented at many academic conferences, including the American Historical Association, Society for Military History, and Society for the History of Technology.   In addition to teaching military history, he has taught courses at Kansas State University in World History, American Air Power, and a course on Comic Books in American History. He has a minor field in public history and has worked as a researcher in the curatorial department of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, conducting archival and non-archival research on artists and the historical and cultural context of their work, in addition to co-curating work combing historical artwork and artifacts, including multi-media audio, visual, and digital elements. 

Reg McCutcheon is a retired Lt Col from the US Air Force, a combat veteran, and a Bronze Star recipient. Reg has served in many capacities in his career to include squadron commander, chief of operations training, NATO senior planner, combat crew commander, and regional director of admissions at the USAF Academy. He is currently operating Kindle Lodge in Quitman, Georgia. Kindle Lodge is focused on helping Service Members, Veterans and their families overcome the challenges they sometimes experience because of that service. They use a Post Traumatic Growth model that is rooted in an experiential therapeutic modality, a clinically sound and effective treatment that doesn't use medicines to create change. As an experiential program, they have and use a wide range of methods EMDR, Equine Assisted, and other therapeutic situations to provide a wide range of support programs to include individual, couple, family, and group therapy, peer-mentoring, and coaching. Kindle Lodge is passionate about helping service members and veterans overcome the wounds of war. Their focus is on reconnecting and integrating the Veteran with their families and a community that believes in their contribution and potential. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Reg's background and experience The transition from a job with Missile Command in the Air Force to veteran mental health Why Reg chose Marriage and Family Therapy as a concentration The impact on and by the family on veteran mental health The need for understanding of both clinical mental health and military experience How the family support leads to veteran mental health Educating the community and family about veteran mental health "Begin and end with veteran mental wellness in mind" Expanding the tribe by bringing more people into understanding about veteran mental health Getting involved in your local community --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Scott “Soup” Campbell is a national hero! He is a retired Air Force fighter pilot with 25 years of Air Force service. He led at all levels up to and including Wing Command and served as an instructor at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons School. My friendship with Soup started in 1991 at the USAF Academy. He was ALWAYS the one who excelled and stood out among our peers. I had a blast sharing leadership thoughts with Soup, and I know you will get a lot of this leader. I especially enjoyed his critical thoughts on the difference in asking for feedback and seeking feedback. We also deep dive into how to accept, quantify, and take risk. Soup explains why “soft skills, being who you are and not who your team thinks you should be, why follow through are keys to developing trust with your teams. Soup retired from the Air Force but continues to share lessons and influence leaders and leadership at the USAF Academy and his new professional home at Victory Strategies. At Victory Strategies, he is part of a leadership assessment and development company comprised of elite practitioners. He and his team improve organizational culture, alignment, and efficiency through leadership development training and team engagement. I included links to Victory Strategies as well as some of Soup's writings on thriving through bad leadership and being a B.A.D. leader! https://www.victory-strategies.com/campbell https://www.victory-strategies.com/wisdom/badleadership https://www.victory-strategies.com/wisdom/bad2

  Kimbrell received her commission in 1998 after graduating from the USAF Academy, later she attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin AFB, TX and was awarded her pilot wings in August 1999. She then completed Introduction to Fighter Fundamental training at Randolph AFB, TX in November 1999. In August 2000, she graduated from her initial F-16 training at Luke AFB, Arizona, becoming the first African American female fighter pilot in the USAF.   She was assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan for her first operational assignment. During this time she was deployed to Turkey and Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Northern and Southern Watch. Her flights in Operation Northern Watch marked her as the first female pilot to fly combat missions for Misawa's 35th Fighter Wing. Additionally, during Operation Northern Watch she became the first African American female pilot to employ ordnance in combat.   In July 2004, she graduated from the Joint Fire Control Course and was assigned to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron. Later she deployed as the 2nd Brigade Air Liaison Officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.   In June 2007, Kimbrell was assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB Italy where she served as Assistant Director of Operations for the 555 Fighter Squadron.   In 2009, Kimbrell relocated to 6th Combat Training Squadron, Nellis AFB where she served as the Course Manager for the Air Liaison Officer Qualification Course and an instructor. From this assignment she separated from active duty Air Force and transitioned to the Air Force Reserves in Oct 2013.   Beginning October 2013, Kimbrell served as an MQ-9 Pilot and Mission Commander for the 78th Attack Squadron out of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.

Gen Choquette is the Director of Operations at 12th Air Force, responsible for conducting security cooperation operations throughout South America. The general is a graduate of the USAF Academy, was commissioned (and flew helicopters) in the US Army before he found his way back to the USAF. The General shares some of the tools he collected in his leadership tool kit, his mistakes, and his lessons. He emphasizes why it is important for leaders, and leaders in training, to “get out ahead of your skis” periodically. He shares ideas on how to overcome trust hurdles, empowering and supporting subordinate leaders, and flat out working hard. We also discuss the importance of taking and accepting risks as part of a leader's responsibility. Lastly, we discuss how important disruption is to building safe and trusting leader and leadership development environments, especially when we want teams to innovate. THIS leader is one of the best commanders I had the privilege to serve; he gets it...that leadership is a relationship business. I am glad I was able to spend some time with him. Lead ‘em well!

George Sparks, President/CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, lives his motto of "Service Before Self". A distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy who spent 9 years in the Air Force as a pilot and as an Assistant Professor of Aeronautics at the USAF Academy goes on to share "you can never do more and you should never wish to do less". In this episode, George shares the importance of defining leadership for oneself and focusing on the things that really matter & getting them done. He emphasizes thinking critically & acting with empathy, and creating deeper relationships.  Listen to George to learn more about how to live life without regret, while lighting the way for others. Secrets to Win Big with Arjun Sen brings you leaders from around the world and all walks of life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for this one because on this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we get the chance to gain some insight into the 24 Special Operations Wing Commander's leadership perspective. Col Matt Allen is the 24 SOW Commander and is a Special Tactics Officer by trade. His command spans over 50 Air Force Specialty Codes and he has over 20 years of experience. His career started in the USAF Academy, through the old INDOC pipeline, then to earn his beret and then begin leading a team. After some team time we went on to other leadership and professional development opportunities which has landed him where he is today. He's a great human being and a great friend of Ones Ready. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/Z2VjOR_MPScNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/42Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Dr. Jarom Ray describes in detail the new and innovative technique of using Static 3D printed guides to facilitate targeted endodontic microsurgery using trephines. Dr. Jarom Ray is the Residency Program Director at the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School and serves as Associate Professor of Endodontics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He received his D.D.S. from Creighton University Medical Center School of Dentistry in 2003 then completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the USAF Academy in 2004. He practiced general dentistry for 2 years. In 2008 he received a certificate in endodontics from Wilford Hall Medical Center and achieved board certification in 2011. Dr. Ray is co-inventor of Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery and has lectured nationally and internationally on endodontic applications of 3D Printing. His research focuses on applications of Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery and 3D printing.Targeted Endodontics Microsurgery has appeared on the cover of Endodontic Practice, The International Endodontic Journal and twice on the cover of the Journal of Endodontics. The procedure won the Journal of Endodontics Scientific Advisory Board Case Report and Clinical Technique of the year award for 2018, and won an AAE research award for 2019.The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast (DCCP) is provided for general informational purposes only. The DCCP, MounceEndo, LLC, and Dr. Richard Mounce personally have no liability for any clinical, management, or financial decisions or actions taken or made by you based on the information provided in this program. The DCCP is not intended to offer dental, medical, legal, management, investment, surgical, tax, clinical, or any other professional advice. Reliance on the information in the DCCP is done entirely at the listeners own risk.  No guarantees, representations, or warrantees are made with regard to the completeness, accuracy, and/or quality of the DCCP.  The DCCP takes no responsibility for, does not endorse, and does not imply a relationship/affiliation to any websites, products, services, devices, individuals, organizations which are hyperlinked to any DCCP component or mentioned in the DCCP. Third party materials, hyperlinks, and/or DCCP content does not reflect the opinions, standards, and policies of MounceEndo, LLC (owner of the DCCP, Dr. Richard Mounce, the guest, or show sponsors). The DCCP makes no warranty that the Podcast and its server are free of computer viruses or other destructive or contaminating code elements. The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special consequential or other damages arising out of any individuals use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this podcast or the information presented in this podcast. http://www.dentalclinicalcompanion.com/    Support the show (http://mounceendo.com/)

Chaplain Gorgon Klingenschmitt, is a former Colorado State Representative, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and made national headlines while as a Navy Chaplain refusing to stop praying “in Jesus name”, and being forced out of the U.S. Navy. He continues to fight in Jesus' name and has written several books including How to Liberate the World in 30 Days. We’ll discuss Christian churches the USA, and other issues. www.PrayInJesusName.org

Colonel Jon "BigDogg" Rhone was born into the Air Force and had the privilege of growing up and being influenced by parents and siblings who loved the Air Force.  After graduating from the USAF Academy, he was honored to serve and lead Airmen for 24 years. He hopes to continue serving by enthusiastically unlocking others’ full leadership potential. Through his experiences and relationships with young servicemembers, He has learned many yearn for a stronger connection to, and with, senior leaders.  BigDogg's now building better leaders through his new entity Rhone Coaching & Consulting Group.  He is excited to launch his leadership podcast in February. The intent of the “Leadership Domain Podcast” is to provide a forum for world-class leaders to share their lived experiences and professional insight. Jon hopes this podcast serves as a bridge between leaders regardless of generation labels. While most of the guests and stories are rooted in military service, I believe they are universally applicable to experienced and young leaders in the public and private sectors.  You can learn more at his website: https://www.rhoneccg.com/ He is an incredible leader, mentor to many and personal friend.  Enjoy this episode. All the best, Dave

Colonel Jon "BigDogg" Rhone was born into the Air Force and had the privilege of growing up and being influenced by parents and siblings who loved the Air Force. After graduating from the USAF Academy, he was honored to serve and lead Airmen for 24 years. He hopes to continue serving by enthusiastically unlocking others’ full leadership potential. Through his experiences and relationships with young servicemembers, He has learned many yearn for a stronger connection to, and with, senior leaders. BigDogg's now building better leaders through his new entity Rhone Coaching & Consulting Group. He is excited to launch his leadership podcast in February. The intent of the “Leadership Domain Podcast” is to provide a forum for world-class leaders to share their lived experiences and professional insight. Jon hopes this podcast serves as a bridge between leaders regardless of generation labels. While most of the guests and stories are rooted in military service, I believe they are universally applicable to experienced and young leaders in the public and private sectors. You can learn more at his website: https://www.rhoneccg.com/ He is an incredible leader, mentor to many and personal friend. Enjoy this episode. All the best, Dave

In this podcast, I talk to Joel "Thor" Neeb, CEO of the consulting firm and corporate events company Afterburner, Inc., about his career path. In his role, Joel leads more than 70 former elite military professionals, including fighter pilots, Navy SEALS, and Army Rangers, in achieving strategic objectives and fostering elite teams for Fortune 100 companies and professional sports teams. Joel joined Afterburner in 2012, was named president in 2015, and assumed the role of CEO in July 2019. Joel initiated Afterburner’s expansion from an events-based business into transformational business consulting. This focus developed into Afterburner’s newest business unit offering, Impact Consulting, where Afterburner’s team works along-side clients to identify challenges and improve performance. As a former F-15 mission commander, United States Air Force, Joel continues to go by his pilot call sign, “Thor,” in his business career. As a pilot, he’s both escorted the President and performed flybys at football games. He was the tactical leader of 300 of the most senior combat pilots in the Air Force and oversaw the execution of a $150M/year flight program. Joel was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Headquarters in 2010. In 2012, he was selected out of 62,000 people to receive the Air Education and Training Command (AECT) National Public Service Award. In 2010, Joel was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given a 15 percent chance of recovery. During treatment, Joel founded CureCare, a community outreach program for at-risk students in San Antonio. To date, CureCare has reached more than 15,000 kids. Additionally, he co-authored the upcoming book Survivor’s Obligation, out in October 2019, to tell the story of his cancer journey and his resolve to live an intentional life. Joel sits on the board of several national organizations and is the co-founder of a military support corporation including PCSgrades. Joel holds a BA from the USAF Academy, an MA from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA from the University of Texas. Joel enjoys competing in sporting events; he completed the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon in 2015 and was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior in 2018. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children. I got to know Joel while I was at VMware. Joel and the Afterburner team provided training for VMware Executives and then all organizations across the company. Joel kicked off the training and found a way to meet and get to know most of the leaders at VMware. More important than how I met Joel, is why I decided to have him on the podcast. Up to this point, every person that I have had on the podcast are managers that I have seen in action. I selected them not because they were all the same, but rather because I saw something in them that I thought was exceptional and important to share. I have not seen Joel in action, managing his team. But based on what I have seen, it is clear that he is a great manager. That he has an amazing rapport with his team. That he cares about them and they reciprocate. That they are aligned to the vision, mission, and culture of the company, and are executing. I also understand Joel's personal story. His recovery from stage IV cancer and how it has changed him. I have read his book "Survivor's Obligation: Navigating an Intentional Life". I know about the events that he has participated in. And can see the good that he is doing. In short, I think that Joel is perfect for the podcast. His experience is something that is important to share. I hope that you agree!

In this podcast, I interview Joel "Thor" Neeb, CEO of the consulting firm and corporate events company Afterburner, Inc. In this role, Joel leads more than 70 former elite military professionals, including fighter pilots, Navy SEALS, and Army Rangers, in achieving strategic objectives and fostering elite teams for Fortune 100 companies and professional sports teams. Joel joined Afterburner in 2012, was named president in 2015, and assumed the role of CEO in July 2019. Joel initiated Afterburner’s expansion from an events-based business into transformational business consulting. This focus developed into Afterburner’s newest business unit offering, Impact Consulting, where Afterburner’s team works along-side clients to identify challenges and improve performance. As a former F-15 mission commander, United States Air Force, Joel continues to go by his pilot call sign, “Thor,” in his business career. As a pilot, he’s both escorted the President and performed flybys at football games. He was the tactical leader of 300 of the most senior combat pilots in the Air Force and oversaw the execution of a $150M/year flight program. Joel was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Headquarters in 2010. In 2012, he was selected out of 62,000 people to receive the Air Education and Training Command (AECT) National Public Service Award. In 2010, Joel was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given a 15 percent chance of recovery. During treatment, Joel founded CureCare, a community outreach program for at-risk students in San Antonio. To date, CureCare has reached more than 15,000 kids. Additionally, he co-authored the upcoming book Survivor’s Obligation, out in October 2019, to tell the story of his cancer journey and his resolve to live an intentional life. Joel sits on the board of several national organizations and is the co-founder of a military support corporation including PCSgrades. Joel holds a BA from the USAF Academy, an MA from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA from the University of Texas. Joel enjoys competing in sporting events; he completed the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon in 2015 and was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior in 2018. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children. I got to know Joel while I was at VMware. Joel and the Afterburner team provided training for VMware Executives and then all organizations across the company. Joel kicked off the training and found a way to meet and get to know most of the leaders at VMware. More important than how I met Joel, is why I decided to have him on the podcast. Up to this point, every person that I have had on the podcast are managers that I have seen in action. I selected them not because they were all the same, but rather because I saw something in them that I thought was exceptional and important to share. I have not seen Joel in action, managing his team. But based on what I have seen, it is clear that he is a great manager. That he has an amazing rapport with his team. That he cares about them and they reciprocate. That they are aligned to the vision, mission, and culture of the company, and are executing. I also understand Joel's personal story. His recovery from stage IV cancer and how it has changed him. I have read his book "Survivor's Obligation: Navigating an Intentional Life". I know about the events that he has participated in. And can see the good that he is doing. In short, I think that Joel is perfect for the podcast. His experience is something that is important to share. I hope that you agree!

It has been a privilege getting to know a Christian-based organization following an open-enrollment Leadership Excellence Course this summer at the USAF Academy. We may ask ourselves, what does a Christian-based organization have to do with leadership? Good question. Let’s consider the scope of our follow on engagement, an Energize2Lead Workshop. Energy has a great deal to do with leadership. How many of us would ever say we we were energized by a demotivating leader, or more simply, a sourpuss? Not likely. Tony Schwartz comes to mind, especially during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, since he has coached many tennis pros. Tony focuses on managing our energy levels, and that we can apply that to our own effectiveness as leaders. According to Tony, we have four personal energy dimensions: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual. We’re probably pretty comfortable talking about our physical energy levels, with diet and exercise such everyday topics. How many of the other three dimensions do we think about, in the workplace, particularly when we think about what we share of ourselves and what we learn about those in our charge? Back to the client. This client, during our Energize2Lead Workshop, not surprisingly was quite different. We started off with a moment of prayer, beginning with the energy dimension we likely neglect the most, the spiritual. Let’s stop for a moment. How often do we think of our jobs, or work, as something that contributes to our spiritual selves? Big question. Just as there are multiple dimensions to our energy levels, there are multiple dimensions to ourselves as leaders, which may be shared with others in order to ignite the passions we truly want if we seek engagement, or to be effective leaders that matter. These are interesting things, the unique things that comprise our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual selves. What things form your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self? Courage moment: What would it take for you to share these things, in your Personal Leadership Philosophy, in a coaching session, or when just getting to know your team. How might your subordinates follow you differently if they knew such things? Consider all four of these dimensions. Great leaders understand energy.

One of the attendees at our most recent Academy Leadership Excellence Courses hosted at the USAF Academy shared a realization both on the first day to our group of eleven, and afterward during our one-on-one follow-on executive coaching sessions. Here’s what happened. Much of the first day of a Leadership Excellence Course is focused on learning about ourselves, in particular, what energizes us so that we may energize and perhaps inspire others. This attendee shared his reflection that over the past six months his working environment had changed — from one energizing to someone who prefers an independent course of action — to a more compliance, rules-based day to day routine. In addition, he was increasingly left out of decision-making processes, which he has both an instinctive need for and was brought up believing people ought to include others when making choices. Keep in mind this attendee had been successfully working 2.5 years on a really cool project. Attending the course providing time to think, share his story, and after the course share his findings as documented on his Action Plan, which was shared with his supervisor. That’s the best part of the story - finding the courage to share who one really is and what genuinely motivates us. Guess what happened? Hint: His new supervisor is a good leader. After reassignment to a new project, and to a new sponsor, which his company generously accommodated, he was introduced as a new member of the leadership team on the first day. A direct quote from the attendee’s email: “This is unique in that project managers are usually not included that way with senior leaders' direct reporting groups.  In our first leadership team meeting, he must have asked me 10 times what my opinion was and what strategies I thought the team should consider. OK... I am SO happy.  You already know how E2L [this type of sharing works], but I thought you would appreciate the recent, specific example.” What’s may we take away from this story? When we take the time to honestly assess ourselves, and create an environment where others may do the same, we can create a very motivational environment. Not surprisingly, here’s the closing part of his email: “Next steps for me...  I go to corporate headquarters next week. I will be doing planning sessions and team building exercises with my new leadership team. And, I will get to meet my future project team members. My plan is to share my leadership philosophy with the leadership team. In addition, I will meet with each of my new management peers and fill out the Motivation Assessment form.  The idea is that I want to improve my relationships with peers better than in the past. I do well with my reports and further up the org chart - but my detractors are typically peer managers at my level.  We will be doing a major organization change effort over the next year, so I want to develop really strong and positive relationships with the other managers this time around.” Think about that. This isn’t about pay raises or foosball tables in the break room. It’s about learning what makes other’s tick. How well do you really know yourself? Can you recall the last time you finished a work day more energized than when you started? What happened that particular day? More importantly, do you know your team members that well? Can’t wait for the next coaching session to learn what happens next. Great leaders create an energizing environment.

Beth Meets Airline Captain Mark Hardcastle and learns: How the air force academy put Mark on the path to a future in aviation. What’s Mark’s favorite plane? (It’s the Cadillac of planes)… Mark explains “The magic of the 4th” How do we respond when things challenge us? Mark’s got 60+ years of inspirational stories he’s gathered and shares both on stage and in his book, The Symphony of Your Life – Restoring Harmony When Your World is Out of Tune     About Mark: Mark graduated from the USAF Academy in 1982. After nine years as a pilot on active duty including multiple combat missions during the Persian Gulf War, he left the military to join a commercial airline. In addition to flying B-737s around the country, Hardcastle spends time in the Rocky Mountains and serves on the artistic staff of the Colorado Children’s Chorale. He lives in Centennial, Colorado, with his wife and four children.   About how Mark’s book came about: Mark Hardcastle recognized years ago that patterns were developing around events in his life. Sometimes it was good stuff; often not-so-good. But in the end, everything always seemed to work out. Was that just a matter of chance? Or was it something he could rely on? After several years of journaling about that reality, Mark broke his neck in a mountain biking accident near Moab, UT. An event like that has the effect of powerfully focusing one's attentions, and today he travels around the country inspiring groups of all sizes to lives that aren’t over-complicated. He teaches us to use 3 simple steps to create significance in our lives, then he shares the glue that holds it all together! His book, The Symphony of Your Life – Restoring Harmony When Your World is Out of Tune, is a 3-time 1st-place CIPA award winner, and it’s available in print at Amazon.com or in your favorite e-book format.   Where to find Mark: mark@symphonyofyourlife.com Twitter: @SOYLMHardcastle 720.840.8361 https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakermarkhardcastle   Where to find his book; “The Symphony of Your Life” https://www.facebook.com/TheSymphonyOfYourLife/ YouTube: Symphony Of Your Life Channel www.symphonyofyourlife.com

The official video podcast of Air Force Space Command hits the road! This time, we're at the Space and Missile Systems Center in Los Angeles to have a conversation with two USAFA (U.S. Air Force Academy) Graduates: Capt. Woody Go and 1Lt. Cecily Agu. They're telling us about the satellites they worked on at the Academy that are now heading to space! Our launches are coming fast and furious this summer, so stay tuned for GPS III next Friday! (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. J.T. Armstrong, Dave Grim and Jacob Mosolf) The views and opinions expressed or implied in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Force Space Command, or other agencies or departments of the US government.

A hundred years and a thousand storytellers have blurred the legend of the Maco Light and we're not going to make it any clearer. Joe Baldwin was a brakeman and was traveling in the caboose of an Atlantic Coast Line train through the little town of Maco, North Carolina, when all of a sudden it became uncoupled from its train. Was there something nefarious about this? We don't know. But, Joe, who may or may not have been asleep and/or drinking, realized that another train following close behind was about to collide with his car that sat motionless on the track. He ran to the back of the caboose, wildly swinging his lantern to get the engineer's attention, but the engineer who may or may not have been asleep and/or drinking, didn't see Joe's light in time. And the oncoming train crashed into Joe's caboose taking Joe's head in the process and flinging it into a nearby swamp. For more than 100 years, until the track was pulled-up in the late 1970s, Joe's body roamed the tracks each night with his trusty lantern in hand in an endless search for his severed head (you'd think he'd have searched the swamp, right?). In addition to Joe, we talk about the haunted Carleton House on Fort Huachuca Army Base in Arizona. Where a ghost name Charlotte pranks the Strom family by ringing the doorbell and running away, taking pictures off the wall, and turning the lights out at night. Of course there could be other non-paranormal explanations for these occurrences and we rag Col Strom for 'em. We also discuss the C-130 Loadmaster at Little Rock AFB who was crushed between two Humvee's being off-loaded from the plane, and how he sticks around after death to work on the plane. And finally, we touch on the USAF Academy cadet who after committing suicide in the 60s still practices his marching on the parade field each year when the new freshmen class arrives. And as we go through these stories, we digress into conversation about the reclamation of lost submarines, inoperable dishwashers, and 3M Command Strips. ref: The Maco Light; Fort Huachuca We also allude to the impact good whiskey has on the recording of this podcast. Show notes at: https://thedigressionpodcast/ep003

What does athletics teach you? It’s not about you, it’s about the other ten guys on that team, the other four in basketball...it’s about everyone working together for a common purpose, for a common goal, and you shouldn’t care who gets the credit as long as you accomplish that goal. - Col. Bart Weiss Col. Bart Weiss is the Director of Athletic Operations at the Community School of Naples, in Naples, FL. He has a truly impressive background in sport and at the United States Air Force. He recently retired after nearly 30 years of service as a full Colonel, and before retiring from active duty in 2014 to join CSN, Weiss served as the Academy’s Deputy Athletic Director. As Deputy Athletic Director of the USAF Academy he oversaw 27 NCAA Division I sport programs and supervised physical education and fitness programs to over 4,000 USAF Academy cadets. Col. Weiss was born in Muskegon, Michigan but grew up in Naples and graduated from Naples High school in 1982. He is a 1986 graduate of the US Air Force Academy and earned a master's of science from Marymount University in 1998 and graduated from the US Army Carlisle Barracks in 2006 with a master’s in National Security Strategy. As a member of the class of 1986 Col. Weiss was named a conference offensive player of the year, 1985 First-team all-conference, and 1985 runner up for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award. In 1985, Weiss was the first player in USAFA history to rush and pass for over 1,000 yards in a season and led the 1985 team to a 12-1 overall record and #4 national ranking. He was also recently inducted into the United States Air Force Academy Hall of Fame. In addition to these leadership experiences, during his career in the Air Force he led 480 cadet-candidates through a balanced curriculum of military training, academic education and athletic competition and also led and commanded flying squadrons and multiple operational units worldwide. He served in Washington DC working alongside both military leaders and members of Congress, and is a command pilot with 5,000 flying hours. He served as Vice President Gore’s pilot on Air Force Two, and also spent a year augmenting Air Force One! Kathy and Col. Weiss met up on the road this week and spent time digging into the “secret sauce” for parents of balancing support and humility, teaching excellence, integrity, respect, and instilling discipline in athletes. He delves into the dynamics of when to be a leader and when to fold into an existing entity and work your way up. His wisdom on the importance of failure and seeing the big picture is so helpful, and we believe parents and athletes will gain so much from the wisdom in this episode. Learning from his focus on teachability and cheering on the entire team was such an honor to us, and we hope this episode inspires excellence in you and your athletes this week!

Mandy Barbee's Website: prismhypnotherapyseattle.com    Mandy's Bio:  Mandy Barbee is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, Distinguished Graduate of the USAF Academy, and founder of Palladium Mind Inc, where she utilizes imagery and visualization techniques with modern people to help them rapidly eliminate anxiety and enjoy everything more. She serves clients from more than 25 countries, both virtually and in person in her office in Seattle, WA. Mandy arrived at her emotionally open worldview through unique experience. She’s a former USAF Officer and an MA in Economics. From leading F22 flightline operations as an AF Officer, to managing financial performance in three commercial industries, to leading rock and ice climbs all across North America, Mandy is obsessed with creating massive, lasting & positive changes with others using practical actions and fun, natural tools.   Mandy's Email: mandy@palladiummind.com 

We are happy to re-cast a wonderful conversation we had with former NASA Astronaut, Col. Rick Searfoss back in 2016.  He joined us to talk about rockets, The Space Shuttle, and being an astronaut! Col. Rick Searfoss[/caption] From his NASA Bio: PERSONAL DATA: Born June 5, 1956, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, but considers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to be his hometown. Married; three children. He enjoys running, soccer, radio-controlled model aircraft, Scouting, backpacking, and classical music. EDUCATION: Graduated from Portsmouth Senior High School, Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1974; received a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy in 1978, and a master of science degree in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology on a National Science Foundation Fellowship in 1979. USAF Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. ORGANIZATIONS: Association of Space Explorers, National Eagle Scout Association, Air Force Association, Academy of Model Aeronautics. SPECIAL HONORS: Awarded the Harmon, Fairchild, Price and Tober Awards (top overall, academic, engineering, and aeronautical engineering graduate), United States Air Force Academy Class of 1978. Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory Excellence in Turbine Engine Design award. USAF Squadron Officer's School Commandant's Trophy as top graduate. Distinguished graduate, USAF Fighter Weapons School. Named the Tactical Air Command F-111 Instructor Pilot of the Year, 1985. Selected for Outstanding Young Men of America, 1987. Recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, NASA Spaceflight Medal (3), NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, and Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. EXPERIENCE: Searfoss graduated in 1980 from Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. From 1981-1984, he flew the F-111F operationally at RAF Lakenheath, England, followed by a tour at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, where he was an F-111A instructor pilot and weapons officer until 1987. In 1988 he attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland, as a USAF exchange officer. He was a flight instructor at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, California, when selected for the astronaut program. He has logged over 5,000 hours flying time in 56 different types of aircraft and over 939 hours in space. He also holds FAA Airline Transport Pilot, glider, and flight instructor ratings. NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected by NASA in January 1990, Searfoss became an astronaut in July 1991. Initially assigned to the Astronaut Office Mission Support Branch, Searfoss was part of a team responsible for crew ingress/strap-in prior to launch and crew egress after landing. He was subsequently assigned to flight software verification in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL). Additionally, he served as the Astronaut Office representative for both flight crew procedures and Shuttle computer software development. He also served as the Astronaut Office Vehicle System and Operations Branch Chief, leading a team of several astronauts and support engineers working on Shuttle and International Space Station systems development, rendezvous and landing/rollout operations, and advanced projects initiatives. A veteran of three space flights, Searfoss has logged over 39 days in space. He served as pilot on STS-58 (October 18 to November 1, 1993) and STS-76 (March 22-31, 1996), and was the mission commander on STS-90 (April 17, to May 3, 1998). Searfoss retired from the Air Force and left NASA in 1998. For the next few years he worked in private industry and, more recently, was a research test pilot at NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center. In February 2003, Searfoss left Dryden to pursue private business interests. SPACE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: Searfoss served as STS-58 pilot on the seven-person life science research mission aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, launching from the Kennedy Space Center on October 18, 1993, and landing at Edwards Air Force Base on November 1, 1993. The crew performed neurovestibular, cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal medical experiments on themselves and 48 rats, expanding our knowledge of human and animal physiology both on earth and in space flight. In addition, the crew performed 16 engineering tests aboard the Orbiter Columbia and 20 Extended Duration Orbiter Medical Project experiments. The mission was accomplished in 225 orbits of the Earth. Launching March 22, 1996, Searfoss flew his second mission as pilot of STS-76 aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. During this 9-day mission the STS-76 crew performed the third docking of an American spacecraft with the Russian space station Mir. In support of a joint U.S./Russian program, the crew transported to Mir nearly two tons of water, food, supplies, and scientific equipment, as well as U.S. Astronaut Shannon Lucid to begin her six-month stay in space. STS-76 included the first ever spacewalk on a combined Space Shuttle-Space Station complex. The flight crew also conducted scientific investigations, including European Space Agency sponsored biology experiments, the Kidsat earth observations project, and several engineering flight tests. Completed in 145 orbits, STS-76 landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on March 31, 1996. Searfoss commanded a seven person crew on the STS-90 Neurolab mission which launched on April 17, 1998. During the 16-day Spacelab flight the crew served as both experiment subjects and operators for 26 individual life science experiments focusing on the effects of microgravity on the brain and nervous system. STS-90 was the last and most complex of the twenty-five Spacelab missions NASA has flown. Neurolab's scientific results will have broad applicability both in preparing for future long duration human space missions and in clinical applications on Earth. Completed in 256 orbits, STS-90 landed at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on May 3, 1998. FEBRUARY 2003

We are happy to re-cast a wonderful conversation we had with former NASA Astronaut, Col. Rick Searfoss back in 2016.  He joined us to talk about rockets, The Space Shuttle, and being an astronaut! Col. Rick Searfoss From his NASA Bio: PERSONAL DATA: Born June 5, 1956, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, but considers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to be his hometown. Married; three children. He enjoys running, soccer, radio-controlled model aircraft, Scouting, backpacking, and classical music. EDUCATION: Graduated from Portsmouth Senior High School, Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1974; received a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy in 1978, and a master of science degree in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology on a National Science Foundation Fellowship in 1979. USAF Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. ORGANIZATIONS: Association of Space Explorers, National Eagle Scout Association, Air Force Association, Academy of Model Aeronautics. SPECIAL HONORS: Awarded the Harmon, Fairchild, Price and Tober Awards (top overall, academic, engineering, and aeronautical engineering graduate), United States Air Force Academy Class of 1978. Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory Excellence in Turbine Engine Design award. USAF Squadron Officer's School Commandant's Trophy as top graduate. Distinguished graduate, USAF Fighter Weapons School. Named the Tactical Air Command F-111 Instructor Pilot of the Year, 1985. Selected for Outstanding Young Men of America, 1987. Recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, NASA Spaceflight Medal (3), NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, and Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. EXPERIENCE: Searfoss graduated in 1980 from Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. From 1981-1984, he flew the F-111F operationally at RAF Lakenheath, England, followed by a tour at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, where he was an F-111A instructor pilot and weapons officer until 1987. In 1988 he attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland, as a USAF exchange officer. He was a flight instructor at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, California, when selected for the astronaut program. He has logged over 5,000 hours flying time in 56 different types of aircraft and over 939 hours in space. He also holds FAA Airline Transport Pilot, glider, and flight instructor ratings. NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected by NASA in January 1990, Searfoss became an astronaut in July 1991. Initially assigned to the Astronaut Office Mission Support Branch, Searfoss was part of a team responsible for crew ingress/strap-in prior to launch and crew egress after landing. He was subsequently assigned to flight software verification in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL). Additionally, he served as the Astronaut Office representative for both flight crew procedures and Shuttle computer software development. He also served as the Astronaut Office Vehicle System and Operations Branch Chief, leading a team of several astronauts and support engineers working on Shuttle and International Space Station systems development, rendezvous and landing/rollout operations, and advanced projects initiatives. A veteran of three space flights, Searfoss has logged over 39 days in space. He served as pilot on STS-58 (October 18 to November 1, 1993) and STS-76 (March 22-31, 1996), and was the mission commander on STS-90 (April 17, to May 3, 1998). Searfoss retired from the Air Force and left NASA in 1998. For the next few years he worked in private industry and, more recently, was a research test pilot at NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center. In February 2003, Searfoss left Dryden to pursue private business interests.

Captain Tom Crank tells us about his life as a Military and Commercial Aviator. Tom tells us about his struggles at the USAF Academy, and how he unexpectedly became an Air Force Pilot. Captain Crank began his airline career at Eastern Airlines, and he flew the Boeing 727 until the airline started to fail as a result of financial difficulties. After Eastern Airlines, Tom headed west and went to work for Alaska Airlines. Tom also tells us how he handled some leadership challenges that he had as a Captain. Tom's motto is "It's not the mistake, it is the recovery."

Summary: Reg McCutcheon is a retired Lt Col from the US Air Force, a combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient. Reg has served in many capacities in his career to include squadron commander, chief of operations training, NATO senior planner, combat crew commander and regional director of admissions at the USAF Academy. He is currently operating Kindle Lodge in Quitman, Georgia.  Kindle Lodge is focused on helping Service Members, Veterans and their families overcome the challenges they sometimes experience because of that service. They us a Post Traumatic Growth model that is rooted in an experiential therapeutic modality, a clinically sound and effective treatment that doesn’t use medicines to create change. As an experiential program, they have and use a wide range of methods EMDR, Equine Assisted, and other therapeutic situations to provide a wide range of support programs to include individual, couple, family, and group therapy, peer-mentoring, and coaching. Kindle Lodge is passionate about helping service members and veterans overcome the wounds of war. Their focus is at reconnecting and integrating the Veteran with their families and a community that believes in their contribution and potential. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Reg's background and experience The transition from a job with Missile Command in the Air Force to veteran mental health Why Reg chose Marriage and Family Therapy as a concentration The impact on and by the family on veteran mental health The need for understanding of both clinical mental health and military experience How the family support leads to veteran mental health Educating the community and family about veteran mental health "Begin and end with veteran mental wellness in mind" Expanding the tribe by bringing more people into understanding about veteran mental health Getting involved in your local community Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Give An Hour and the Campaign to Change Direction RAND Corporation research on the impact of deployments on marital satisfaction Reg's LinkedIn profile You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Please Leave a Review on iTunes – Learn How Here. Would you like to be a guest on Head Space and Timing? Follow This Link.

Summary: Reg McCutcheon is a retired Lt Col from the US Air Force, a combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient. Reg has served in many capacities in his career to include squadron commander, chief of operations training, NATO senior planner, combat crew commander and regional director of admissions at the USAF Academy. He is currently operating Kindle Lodge in Quitman, Georgia.  Kindle Lodge is focused on helping Service Members, Veterans and their families overcome the challenges they sometimes experience because of that service. They us a Post Traumatic Growth model that is rooted in an experiential therapeutic modality, a clinically sound and effective treatment that doesn’t use medicines to create change. As an experiential program, they have and use a wide range of methods EMDR, Equine Assisted, and other therapeutic situations to provide a wide range of support programs to include individual, couple, family, and group therapy, peer-mentoring, and coaching. Kindle Lodge is passionate about helping service members and veterans overcome the wounds of war. Their focus is at reconnecting and integrating the Veteran with their families and a community that believes in their contribution and potential. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Reg's background and experience The transition from a job with Missile Command in the Air Force to veteran mental health Why Reg chose Marriage and Family Therapy as a concentration The impact on and by the family on veteran mental health The need for understanding of both clinical mental health and military experience How the family support leads to veteran mental health Educating the community and family about veteran mental health "Begin and end with veteran mental wellness in mind" Expanding the tribe by bringing more people into understanding about veteran mental health Getting involved in your local community Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Give An Hour and the Campaign to Change Direction RAND Corporation research on the impact of deployments on marital satisfaction Reg's LinkedIn profile You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Please Leave a Review on iTunes – Learn How Here. Would you like to be a guest on Head Space and Timing? Follow This Link.

During the last week, two more stories of insane social engineering in the military surfaced in the media; one about microaggressions at the USAF Academy and the other about the Army's dismissal of grenade and land navigation requirements at basic training. US Defense Watch Radio host, Ray Starmann, will discuss in detail the social engineering and Obama holdouts sabotaging the military's capabilities and why Secretary of Defense, General Mad Dog Mattis won't do anything to stop it. Join Ray for another action packed, politically incorrect show.

This Charleston-based tech company is breaking barriers and introducing students to the space industry. Dynepic, founded by Krissa Watry, a USAF Academy and MIT educated engineer, and Jacqueline Arn, a 40+ year educator, provides children a safe way to connect with technology and create the future. In our inaugural podcast, Krissa joins hosts Stanfield Gray and Jon Yarian to share the secret sauce behind her company's newest app, iOKids, reveal what inspired her to become an entrepreneur and dish on the benefits of running a business in the South.

Bryce Fisher had success at the USAF Academy, in the NFL, and now as an investment banker. Listen as we learn how he maximized his strengths at every step.

Bryce Fisher had success at the USAF Academy, in the NFL, and now as an investment banker. Listen as we learn how he maximized his strengths at every step. The post Defining Success and Maximizing Your Strengths with Bryce Fisher – BtG 002 appeared first on Breaking the Glass.

Dr. Tony Kern is the Founding Partner and CEO of Convergent Performance, LLC., a veteran-owned small business in Colorado Springs. Convergent was formed in 2003, and is specifically dedicated to reducing human error and improving performance in high risk environments such as aviation, military operations, surgical teams, law enforcement, and oil and gas. Tony is one of the world’s leading authorities on human performance in time constrained, error intolerant environments, and has lectured on the subject around the globe for over two decades. Dr. Kern has received multiple awards for his work, including Aviation Week & Space Technology 2002 Laurels Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government and Military, the University Aviation Association’s John K. Lauber Safety Award (2015), and the Flight Safety Foundation-Airbus Human Factors in Aviation Safety Award (2015). While Tony is grateful to have won these and other awards, it’s a completely different honor to have an award named after you. In 2015, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the creation of the Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation award, and at the NBAA National Safety Forum in 2016, NBAA President Ed Bolan announced the first 19 award recipients. Dr. Kern has authored eight books on human performance, including the award-winning “Plane of Excellence” trilogy (Redefining Airmanship, Flight Discipline, and Darker Shades of Blue; McGraw Hill 1995, 1997, 1999). Broadening his approach beyond aviation, his “Empowered Accountability” series (Blue Threat: Why to Err is Inhuman and Going Pro: The Deliberate Practice of Professionalism; Pygmy Books 2009, 2011) creates a 21st century guide to extreme professionalism. His newest book (The Ghost of Nathan Hale; North Slope Publications 2016) remains in line with Dr. Kern’s passion for identifying and reducing threats. In it he details how declining public trust in government is an existential threat to America and the world itself, and provides strong motivation and a step-by-step path for restoring the integrity of government. A prolific writer, Tony is also a featured columnist and Contributing Editor for Skies and Vertical 911 magazines. In addition, Dr. Kern has been interviewed regarding his methodologies by the Fox Business Network, Bloomberg TV, the Discovery Channel, National Public Radio, NBC Nightly News, and 48 Hours with Dan Rather, among others. Despite his three graduate degrees, Dr. Kern does not consider himself an “academic.” He has deep operational roots in the U.S. Air Force as a Command Pilot and Flight Examiner in the B-1B bomber, as well as diverse senior staff and leadership experience, including service as the Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Human Factors Steering Group, and Director and Professor of Military History at the USAF Academy. Upon retirement from the Air Force in 2000, Dr. Kern served as the National Aviation Director for the U.S. Forest Service, where he directed the largest non-military government aviation program in the world in support of federal wildland fire suppression. Tony is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute and the U.S. Federal Government Senior Executive Service Development Program. Tony has dedicated his adult life to helping individuals and organizations reduce error, mitigate losses, and optimize their performance, but still finds time to enjoy his personal hobbies of hunting, fishing, sports of all kinds, and writing. He currently lives with his wife of 29 years and their seven dogs in Woodland Park, Colorado.  

Bob Ranck is a retired United States Air Force Brigadier General with more than 30 years of experience as a strategist, leader and manager in a career that spans across military, manufacturing and small business sectors.  Prior to joining Orbis, Ranck was Senior Vice President of Government Programs & Sales at Gulfstream Aerospace, where he significantly grew government programs, revenue and expanded long-term pursuits in the Middle East, North Africa, Japan and India.  At Integrated Systems Solutions (ISS), a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), he improved processes, discipline and proposal quality. As a military chief executive in the United States Air Force, he led military units in domestic and international flying operations, spearheaded emergency relief in the third world and the U.S., engaged in public relations/advocacy efforts and championed change management activities.   After completing his training at the USAF Academy, Ranck obtained a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University and a Master's Degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College. Bob Ranck is just one of the extraordinary guests featured on The One Way Ticket Show. In the podcast, Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they'd go if given a one way ticket, no coming back! Destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty; Journalist-Humorist-Actor Mo Rocca; Film Maker, Muffie Meyer; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, writers and more.        

Ed and I are honored to be able to interview Colonel Rick Searfoss, Astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander. In addition to piloting two space flights, and commanding a third, he consults and is a test pilot on leading-edge aerospace projects, including serving as the Chief Judge for the $10 million Ansari X Prize for the first private reusable human spacecraft and test flying the world's only liquid-fueled experimental rocket plane. Rick completed a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy, a master of science degree in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology on a National Science Foundation Fellowship, and USAF Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. His numerous awards include Tactical Air Command F-111 Instructor Pilot of the Year, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross.

Ed and I are honored to be able to interview Colonel Rick Searfoss, Astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander. In addition to piloting two space flights, and commanding a third, he consults and is a test pilot on leading-edge aerospace projects, including serving as the Chief Judge for the $10 million Ansari X Prize for the first private reusable human spacecraft and test flying the world's only liquid-fueled experimental rocket plane. Rick completed a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy, a master of science degree in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology on a National Science Foundation Fellowship, and USAF Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. His numerous awards include Tactical Air Command F-111 Instructor Pilot of the Year, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross.

Ed and I are honored to be able to interview Colonel Rick Searfoss, Astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander. In addition to piloting two space flights, and commanding a third, he consults and is a test pilot on leading-edge aerospace projects, including serving as the Chief Judge for the $10 million Ansari X Prize for the first private reusable human spacecraft and test flying the world's only liquid-fueled experimental rocket plane. Rick completed a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy, a master of science degree in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology on a National Science Foundation Fellowship, and USAF Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. His numerous awards include Tactical Air Command F-111 Instructor Pilot of the Year, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross.

Major Michelle Ruehl (C-130 & MC-12) and Capt. Christin Mastracchio (B-52), USAF Academy graduates from Michigan and Texas, respectively, discuss their U.S. Air Force flying careers.

Adrian Van Zelfden is an author, an attorney, a CPA, an MBA and a magna cum laude graduate from the USAF Academy. Talk about underachievers!   Adrian, who is on the faculty at The Wizard Academy, advises small businesses and their owners how to safeguard their assets from legal predators and the IRS. On this week's Monday Morning Radio, Adrian discusses his new book, Fearless Business Ownership, which sums up decades of experience in a highly readable, understandable fashion.   Adrian is a force to reckon with.  You won't want to miss this interview! Adrian is interviewed by Wizard Academy faculty member Dean Rotbart, who along with wealth management expert David Biondo co-hosts the weekly Business Unconventional radio news magazine broadcast on 710 KNUS AM in Denver. Be sure to follow B. Unconventional on Twitter: @BUnRadio and subscribe to Roy H. Williams's Monday Morning Memo.  The best things in life really are free! Monday Morning Radio Run Time: 30 mins and 23 secs Photo: Adrian Van Zelfden

Randy Eady, M.Ed, former professor and therapeutic counselor in Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the USAF Academy, Colorado is otherwise known as the foot whisperer. He has been using (and inventing) a variety of simple, affordable foot-focused tools successfully with clients, including renowned author, new-thought leader and wellness guru, Louise Hay for several years.  He says, “This approach is ideally suited to address movement and balance challenge conditions for people suffering a variety of symptoms or simply wanting to maintain or improve movement confidence."  Randy is one of the featured speakers at the 2013 Parkinsons Recovery Summit in Santa Fe February 21st-24th. He will show how to apply an innovative "off-label" use of Far InfraRed delivered to the feet to help with circulation, neuropathy, toe-curling/muscle-cramping and will showcase a simple to use movement transcendence tool for balance, core strength and flow that helps frozen shoulders, lordosis, stenosis and other spine conditions, as well as improving range-of-motion and opening the pelvis/enhancing 3-D diaphragm expansion for better breathing, balance and cross-body coordination!