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120 - Side hustles and entrepreneurship with 1st Lt Haley McClain Hill
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...
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119 - Contrary nature of command
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...
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118 - REBROADCAST: Foundation of character with Col Michael Zuhlsdorf
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...
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117 - REBROADCAST: Improving the unit with Col Stuart Rubio
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...
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116 - REBROADCAST: Managing resources with Lt Col Phillip Ferris
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...
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115 - REBROADCAST: Leading airmen with Lt Col Timothy Scheffler
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...
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114 - REBROADCAST: Executing the mission with Lt Col Fritz Glojek
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...
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113 - Toolbox: Inflection Points
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...
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112 - 48G Flight Surgeon with Lt Col Matthew Hoyt
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...
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111 - Health Professions Scholarship Program with Lt Col Matthew Hoyt
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...
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"Must Read" list for the Air Force officer
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...
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110 - Toolbox: Applications of professional reading
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...
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