Hangar 46: A Day in the Life as an Instructor at 1 Recruit Training Unit with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem and Corporal Jacob Adolph “Nine times out of ten, you already know this stuff. It's your bread and butter. So if you are thinking about it, back yourself.” Join us at RAAF Base Wagga with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem, Military Skills Instructor and Corporal Jacob Adolph, Ground Defence Training Instructor, for a day in the life as an instructor at 1RTU.
Jul 12, 2025•37 min
Hangar 46: Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN "Instill the confidence in your very junior leaders, and you can only do that with trust.” Join us in the hangar as we chat to Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN, Director General Submarines, on resiliency, team work, and lessons for Air Force from a submariner. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Steven Ferguson
Jun 20, 2025•37 min
“I think, you know, whether I’m wearing the blue astronaut flight suit, or the green Air Force flying suit, I’m really looking forward to serving my country” Join us in the hangar as we chat to Group Captain Katherine Bennell-Pegg, an Australian astronaut, and recently commissioned Royal Australian Air Force Officer, on astronaut training, her career journey, and what we can all learn from space. This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Jo Brick
May 29, 2025•43 min
"Everything tells a story. Everything is there for a reason." Join us in the hangar as we chat to Mr Matt Anderson PSM, on his career, service, storytelling, and his time as Director of the Australian War Memorial. This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Michael Durant.
Apr 23, 2025•44 min
Hangar 46: Aviators at Avalon International Air Show 2025 "It's the best thing I've ever done" Join us at Avalon International Air Show 2025, as we swapped the hangar studio for the airfield and chatted to aviators across the Royal Australian Air Force. We caught up with Aircraftman Jacob Mercieca, Wing Commander Philip "Budgie" Parsons, Flight Lieutenant Sam, Aircraftman Sid Pasupati, Aircraftman Sam Carter, Flying Officer Ben "Hooky" Hook, Flying Officer Isabella Blenkin, and Sergeant Bradley ...
Apr 17, 2025•41 min
"That’s what we’re all there for. We are a CAS team.” Join us in the hangar for the first ever collaboration episode between Hangar 46 and The Cove Podcast, as we chat to Weapons Systems Operator and recently qualified Fighter Combat Instructor Flight Lieutenant Pete, and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Troop Command Captain Craig Hogendyk, on the workings of the collaborative coordination efforts between the two roles, close air support, myth busting, and air power. This episode is host...
Feb 09, 2025•55 min
"If we don't talk about it, then you don't know" Join us in the hangar for the first time in 2025, as we chat to Air Vice-Marshal Wendy Blyth, AM, on teamwork, navigating parenthood, and her transition from Head of Air Force Capability into Head Force Design. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman, and co-hosted by Flight Lieutenant Lily Warrick.
Feb 04, 2025•40 min
"Just believe in the work you've done" Join us in the hangar as Warrant Officer James Hood chats to Sergeant Shard Malchow and Squadron Leader Joel Ingram on endurance sports, resilience, comradery, and physical fitness. This episode is hosted by Warrant Officer James Hood
Nov 19, 2024•55 min
"Everything we have that is great, comes about because people contribute to that greatness. It doesn’t happen by accident. t happens because people decide to value add." Join us in the hangar as we chat to Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, AM, CSC, DSM, about his career, his role, and the warfighter mindset. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by Leading Aircraftwoman Jazmyn Powell
Oct 31, 2024•32 min
“It’s the ability for our aviators to do that repeatedly and they do. Year in. Year out. Doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well.” Join us in the hangar as we chat to Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM, about his first 100 days, his intent, and vision. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by Corporal Kbora Ali.
Oct 10, 2024•26 min
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives -New Zealand Edition "The ability to practice our interoperability with the Australian Air Force is just such a cool and unique part of Pitch Black" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to New Zealand participants: Corporal Rachel Pugh, Flight Sergeant David Cresswell, Corporal Katie Sinclair, and Aircraftsman Jese Somerville. This episode is hosted by Cass Bowers. Please note: Th...
Oct 04, 2024•21 min
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: General Kevin Schneider "But to come together as a team is the greatest deterrent effect" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to General Kevin Schneider, Commander, Pacific Air Forces; and Air Component Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Matthew Hetherington Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded on base at RA...
Sep 27, 2024•26 min
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives - Australian Edition "You get to be a part of something bigger than yourself" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to Australian participants: Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton, Flight Lieutenant Kaylee Verrier, Flying Officer Jarod Beck, Wing Commander Ben Gray, and Leading Aircraftman Will Lauenstein. This episode is hosted by Cass Bowers. Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was...
Sep 10, 2024•38 min
"It's very exciting to see how we have evolved, how military technology has evolved over the years" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to Colonel Lee Mei Yi, the Republic of Singapore Air Force Exercise Director for Exercise Pitch Black 2024. This episode is hosted by Wing Commander Lauren Guest Commanding Officer of No. 13 Squadron and Senior Australian Defence Force Officer of RAAF Base Darwin RAAF Base Curtin (SADFO). Please note: This epi...
Aug 06, 2024•18 min
"Time is no longer the sacrificial variable" Join us in the hangar as we chat to Head Force Design Major General Tony Rawlins AM, DSC, about his role, his experiences, and moving forward into the future with the ADF. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by Squadron Leader Zac Smit
Jul 26, 2024•47 min
Reflection, Space Journey, Paint Flecks, and Space as a Domain. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Air Marshal Paul Godfrey and Brigadier General Mike Adamson. In the time since recording, Air Marshal Paul Godfrey has been promoted to Air Marshal and is now the Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships at the US Space Force. Brigadier General Mike Adamson has finished his ...
Jul 18, 2024•37 min
"Seek Progress and not Perfection" Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Senior Enlisted Leaders. Air Force Command Chief - Military Expert 6 Ng See Lye, Republic of Singapore Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader - Chief Master Sergeant Michael Haywood, Pacific Air Forces' Directorate of Air and Cyberspace Operations Command Chief Warrant Officer - Warrant Officer John Hall, Royal Canadian Air Force Warrant Of...
Jul 02, 2024•35 min
United States Space Force, Space Domain Awareness, and Sense of Calling. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Chief of Space Operations General Chance Saltzman, United States Space Force. During ASPCon24, General Saltzman presented a Keynote Address . This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Ben Sleeman Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Centre Canberra during AS...
Jun 20, 2024•27 min
Cultural Initiatives, Storytelling, and Connection. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Steven Warrior, proud Kuarna, Narungga, and Kokatha man. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Glenn Orton. Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Centre Canberra during ASPCon24, there may be background noises or a difference in au...
Jun 13, 2024•23 min
Aviator of the Year, Hope, and Support. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Corporal Kbora Ali, Aviator of the Year. This episode is hosted by Warrant Officer Graham Docking. Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Centre Canberra during ASPCon24, there may be background noises or a difference in audio quality....
Jun 06, 2024•18 min
Listening and learning, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and strategic environments. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach KG, GBE, KCB DL, the UK Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the Western Balkans. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Scott Woodland. Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Centre Canberra during ASPCon24, there m...
May 23, 2024•28 min
Strategic Empathy and Leadership. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Dr Claire Yorke, Senior Lecturer at the Australian War College, Deakin University; about strategic empathy, what does that mean, how does it give context to previous military actions, and how is it used to create efficient and meaningful leaders. Find Dr Claire Yorke's work here at her website. This episode was hosted by Group Captain Jo Brick....
Apr 26, 2024•28 min
100 Days, Space Command, and Structuring for Success. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Commander, Space Command Major General Greg Novak, AM; about his role and career experience, how the space domain is a domain in its own right and not an enabler, and what he has planned for Space Command. This episode was hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by Captain Peter Rice.
Apr 11, 2024•34 min
SEAC, rallying points, workforce, recruitment and retention. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson OAM; about his role as SEAC and what that means, his ambitions and goals, and connecting the enlisted workforce. This episode was hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by Corporal Allison Gray. Please note, this episode was recorded in 2023, references may reflect this....
Mar 28, 2024•50 min
International Relations, Research, Australian Context. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Professor Stephen Burgess; about his time at the Air War College, his research and students, international relations, strategy, and more. This episode of Hangar 46 is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman
Mar 13, 2024•31 min
Career pathways, cultivation, Ready Reserves, Comradery. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Deputy Chief of Air Force Air-Vice Marshal Harvey Reynolds, AM; about his time on deployment, personal growth, commissioning, his role as DCAF and more.
Feb 28, 2024•56 min
Growth, workforce, new ideas and experiences. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Wing Commander Ben "Chainsaw" Sawley, Commanding Officer of 1 Flying Training School (1FTS); about his time on deployment, how he shaped his leadership style, and 1 Flying Training School.
Feb 16, 2024•36 min
Leadership, resilience, identity, and growth. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Group Captain Steve "Fergs" Ferguson, Director Undersea Warfare & Surveillance Contestability Division; about his time in Antarctica, handling his evolution into leadership, his mentors and more.
Feb 02, 2024•50 min
Political Science. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Professor Eliot Cohen, political scientist and the former Counselor of the United States Department of State; about military powers, recruitment, historical military occurrences, and more.
Jan 25, 2024•41 min
Military ethics and profession. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Professor David Whetham of King's College London, about military ethics, conflict, and more.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min
