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016 - Setting SMART and “Everest” Goals
Welcome to 2020! It's going to be a great year. One way to make the most of the new year is to set goals. In this episode, Reed outlines the definition and suggestions for setting SMART and Everest type goals. Email...
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015 - Jimmy Stewart's "Strategic Air Command"
Merry Christmas! Jimmy Stewart's "It's a Wonderful Life" is a classic Christmas favorite, but did you know that he was an officer in the Air Force? In this short episode, Colin shares some lessons in officership from...
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014 - Leading Airmen
Continuing their discussion on things the Air Force values in its officers, Colin and Reed discuss the all encompassing topic of leadership. Tune in for a history lesson on leadership theory and some ideas for your...
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013 - Executing the mission
Lucky Thirteen! Colin and Reed follow up on CSAF Gen David Goldfein's memo to wing commanders from earlier this year. Kicking off a short series of episodes on the values outlined within the memo, Colin and Reed focus...
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012 - 13N Nuclear & Missile Operations Officer with Maj Greg Carter
In this episode Colin interviews Maj Greg "Metta" Carter about the 13N Nuclear & Missile Operations Officer career field. Listen to learn about the Air Force's nuclear enterprise, the importance of staff work to...
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011 - Gratitude while deployed or TDY
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode Colin and Reed share some brief experiences about being deployed or TDY during Thanksgiving. To all who are away from family right now, you're in our thoughts and we wish you a...
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010 - Answers to your recent questions
With the growth of the listening audience, the questions have started to flow in. Colin and Reed have already answered back directly to the authors, but felt it worthwhile to share those answers with everybody...
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009 - Toolbox: Bullet writing
Given their recent discussion on how officers get promoted and the changes coming to that system, Colin and Reed felt it appropriate to share some thoughts on the critical skill of bullet writing. 01:15 - People don't...
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008 - Colin's tips for success in AFROTC
Following Reed's thoughts on how to be successful at OTS, Colin shares some ideas on how to succeed in Air Force ROTC. 01:17 - OTS is a package deal03:08 - Tip #1: Learn to prioritize07:38 - What should you pick for...
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007 - Reed's tips for success at OTS
Bringing attention back to commissioning programs, Reed explains to Colin and all who are interested in attending OTS his tips for success. 02:32 - Reed gets asked for advice quite often03:50 - Tip #1: Be humble and...
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006 - New Line of the Air Force developmental categories
Changes are on the horizon for how Line of the Air Force officers are promoted. In this episode Colin and Reed discuss the proposed developmental categories and how they may affect some of the written and unwritten...
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005 - How do Air Force officers get promoted?
Shifting gears from the process of becoming an Air Force officer, Colin and Reed now take a deep dive into how they get promoted. Whether preparing for an upcoming board or a brand new 2d Lt, this information is...
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