What is a Focused, Driven Warrior

U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, welcome guests onto the podcast to discuss what a focused, driven warrior is, how the guest is a warrior and why a warrior mindset is vital to complete the mission.

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Episodes

What IS A Focused, Driven Warrior - Ep. 5

In this episode of What Is A Warrior, Col. William Hunter, 81 TRW/CC, and CMSgt Sarah Esparza, 81 TRW/CCC sit down with Capt. Lia Helseth, 81 TRW/JA, and 2d LT. Nikita Pravecek, 81 IPTS/SGIB, to discuss the Warrior ethos and how it relates to their jobs and their transition from prior enlisted to commissioned officers.

Oct 03, 2022•15 min

What Is A Focused, Driven Warrior - Ep. 4

In this episode of What Is A Warrior, Col. Hunter and CMSgt Esparza sit down with Al Watkins, 81 TRW CES/CEO, and Frank Rosencrantz, 81 TRSS Course Director, to discuss the Warrior ethos and how it relates to their roles as civilian airmen.

Jul 28, 2022•15 min

What Is A Focused, Driven Warrior - Ep. 3

In this episode of What Is A Warrior, Col. Hunter and CMSgt Esparza sit down with MSgt Orozco, 334 TRS, and SSgt Belfield, 335 TRS, to discuss the Warrior ethos and how it relates to their MTL roles.

Jun 23, 2022•17 min

What Is A Focused, Driven Warrior - Ep. 2

Col Hunter and CMSgt Esparza have a conversation with A1C Kaylee Exum, 81st AMDS, and A1C Bret Mixson, 81st SFS, about the Warrior Ethos and their perspectives on what it means to be a warrior.

Apr 28, 2022•12 min

What is a Focused, Driven Warrior - Ep. 1

U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, welcome Chief Master Sgt. Kodi Bailey, 333rd Training Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Senior Master Sgt. Rebeca Rosa-Baird, 81st Comptroller Squadron senior enlisted leader, onto the podcast to discuss what a focused, driven warrior is, how the guests are a warrior and why a warrior mindset is vital to complete the mission.

Apr 08, 2022•14 min

What is a Warrior - Ep. 1

Col. Hunter and CMsgt Esparza discuss the Warrior Ethos with CMSgt Bailey and SMSgt Rosa-Baird.

Apr 05, 2022•14 min

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