Colin and Reed explain their reasons for ending the podcast and what they plan to do next. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforc...
Sep 14, 2022•28 min
Colin and Reed pull back the curtain on three years of podcasting episodes, data, lessons learned, and what's coming up next. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profes...
Aug 31, 2022•40 min
While it won't replace the annual Cyber Awareness Challenge, Jeff approves of Maj Brian Thorn's continued discussion of the Cyberspace Warfare Officer career field. Contact Brian at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@g...
Aug 17, 2022•47 min
Cyberspace doesn’t follow the same rules as the other war fighting domains; in fact Maj Brian Thorn argues it is the Wild West. Thankfully, he wrote the curriculum for how to operate and lead operators in the cyber domain. Contact Brian at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Ema...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Goodness gracious great balls of fire! Colin and Reed react to Top Gun: Maverick. Resources: - Fighter Pilot Podcast: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/ - Real flying: https://www.gq.com/story/top-gun-maverick-aerial-stunts - Lockheed Martin SR-72 “Darkstar”; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_SR-72 - Chuck Yeager speed test and crash; http://www.chuckyeager.org/nf-104-crash/ - Bird strikes Canadian F/A-18; https://theaviationist.com/2022/06/09/rcaf-cf18-bird-strike/ - National Defe...
Jul 20, 2022•48 min
It's an election year. Social tensions and political rhetoric are heating up, so it's once again necessary to address the topic of freedom and the restrictions placed on members of the military. Resources: - AFI 51-508: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_ja/publication/afi51-508/afi51-508.pdf - DODI 1325.06: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/132506p.pdf - AFI 1-1: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_cc/publication/afi1-1/afi1-1.pdf - Ge...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The importance of logistics to Air Force operations and our way of life cannot be overstated. In this interview with Maj Joseph Strabley it becomes clear why it is said that "amateurs talk tactics, but professionals discuss logistics." Contact Joe at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionp...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 18 min
'Tis the season. There is much ado about Changes of Command in the Air Force. Colin and Reed describe the ceremony and how to make your role within it a success. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Ai...
Jun 08, 2022•38 min
Reed interviews Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel about the right lessons Air Force officers should learn from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Contact Gorilla at airmindedpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion abo...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This episode features a rebroadcast of the Airminded Podcast wherein Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel interviews Dr. Kelly Grieco about the Ukraine air war. They explore lessons we can and should take from the first month of the conflict. Check out the Airminded Podcast here . Contact Gorilla at airmindedpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. S...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Welcome to the rest of your career. Everything is different now. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Face...
Apr 27, 2022•47 min
The culture of the Air Force has been shaped over the years by those who lead it, often Fighter Pilots. Colin explores the culture of Fighter squadrons with Lt Col Nicholas "Spike" Jurewicz, including naming ceremonies and piano burning. Contact Spike at nicholas.jurewicz@us.af.mil. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpos...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Colin and 1st Lt Haley McClain Hill discuss how Air Force officers are busy, but some can still find time for a side hustle. The knowledge and experience gained can be applied back to the profession of arms or even provide options for work upon leaving the Air Force. Contact and follow Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_haleymarie/ Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio produc...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Colin and Reed share what they learned from the interviews with Lt Col Glojek, Lt Col Scheffler, Lt Col Ferris, Col Rubio, and Col Zuhlsdorf, specifically the contrary nature of command. They also lament the things that they didn't cover about command. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and ...
Mar 16, 2022•32 min
Col Michael Zuhlsdorf has commanded six different times at the squadron, group, and wing levels of the Air Force. This experience has changed his perspective of character and how commanders should act. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 019 - Foundation of character. Contact Mike on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio product...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Col Stuart Rubio is the Commander, 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, MS. His many responsibilities as a wing commander include creating an environment and culture of innovation. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 018 - Improving the unit. Contact Stu at on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inqui...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Lt Col Phillip Ferris is in his second command of a security forces squadron and joins Colin to provide commentary on his responsibility to manage resources effectively. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 017 - Managing resources. Contact Phil at on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inqui...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Lt Col Timothy "Chef" Scheffler not only makes his second guest appearance, but is also in his second tour as a squadron commander. Needless to say, he's had ample opportunity to develop and practice his leadership philosophy. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 014 - Leading airmen and fresh commentary from Chef's command experience. Contact Chef at tscheffl@vt.edu . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos....
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Colin and guest, Lt Col Fritz "Plugger" Glojek, kick off the new year with the series on commander responsibilities. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 013 - Executing the mission and fresh commentary from Plugger's command experience. Contact Plugger on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send ...
Jan 05, 2022•59 min
The end of the year—and an unexpected promotion—have Colin and Reed doing some pontificating and reflective assessment. They feel confident that we’re in the middle of an inflection point and big things are coming soon for the Department of the Air Force. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions a...
Dec 22, 2021•48 min
Lt Col Matthew Hoyt returns to explain the critical role of the 48G Flight Surgeon in Air Force operations. Whether called a flight doctor, “doc,” or by their call sign, they are the expert on all things aviation medicine, as well as medical standards for the Air Force as a whole. Contact Matt at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan ...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min
The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) is designed to cover the costs of medical school. In today's episode. Lt Col Matthew Hoyt explains the basics of HPSP, how and when to apply, and why it's such an amazing opportunity for medical students. Contact Matt at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com . Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to:...
Nov 24, 2021•36 min
I always hesitate to create “must read” book lists, but at my drill weekend this month I did just that. The situation is that one of my NCOs is interested in commissioning. They’ve already completed their degree, so what’s left for them to do now is their application and oral interview. To help them prepare, I put together a list of AFIs and books for them to read. (Purchasing these books via the links below may result in a small commission and is a great way to support the show. Thanks!) AFDP 1...
Nov 16, 2021•5 min
We like to read. In today's episode Colin and Reed share the books they've read recently and how those books are changing the way the think and act professionally. Purchasing these books via the links below may result in a small commission and is a great way to support the show. Thanks! Rogue Heroes by Ben McIntyre Lucky 666 by Bob Drury The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan A Minute to Think by Juliet Funt The Mission, the Men, and Me by Pete Blaber Scale by Geoffrey West Masters of Scale by Reid Hof...
Nov 10, 2021•39 min
Commander’s number one responsibility is to execute the mission but for a number of reasons that we’ve explored in last week’s episode and in many others, they cannot do it alone. They have to rely on others to make the mission happen. AFI 1-2 specifically says that “commanders have the responsibility and authority to act, and to trust subordinates to complete their assigned missions.” To do that, airmen need to know a commander’s intent. Commander’s intent is “a clear and concise expression of ...
Nov 02, 2021•2 min
One AFI to rule them all; plus every other one that exists. That's what commander's do. Even so, there's value is exploring AFI 1-2 Commander's Responsibilities a little more closely, especially with respect to their legal authority and commander's intent. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions ...
Oct 27, 2021•55 min
I have two thoughts that I’d like to share and have a discussion on. The first is that Developmental Teams are really powerful and important for not only influencing the professional development of individual officers, but shaping the entire career field. I don’t know that I fully grasped that until now. Yes, I’ve known about how they vector officers to certain positions, including command, but they can change policy for everyone. This is more a statement of my realization than a comment on whet...
Oct 20, 2021•3 min
Beyond flight command, there is a deliberate process for selecting officers for command. As Colin and Reed explore in this episode, this involves developmental teams (DTs), central selection boards, hiring authorities, as well as all the unwritten rules of the game. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your ...
Oct 13, 2021•50 min
Discussion topic for 107 - What is a commander? 10 USC § 8583 says: “All commanding officers and others in authority in the Air Force are required: (1) to show in themselves a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination;” GEN Milley provided an example that helps to demonstrate the idea of subordination in a commander. When questioned by Senator Cotton about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and why he didn’t resign over the President’s decision to not leave a small footprint, GEN...
Oct 02, 2021•3 min
Command is unique to commissioned officers, but why? And what is a commander in reality? Colin and Reed kick off this series on command by answering these questions and more. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the po...
Sep 29, 2021•44 min
