CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

Hosted by: Colin Slade & Reed Gann

Welcome to CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast where we explore the training and development of America’s leaders in the application of airpower and the Profession of Arms.

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Episodes

100 - Thank you!

For our 100th episode, we want to say thank you! We could not have made it this far with you, our incredible audience. We'd love to hear from you. Share with us your favorite episode so far and what you're working on....
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099 - 13M Airfield Operations Officer with Capt Jennifer Tilton

With only 250 officers in the Total Force, the Airfield Operations Officer career field is one of the smallest. Yet as you'll hear from Capt Jennifer Tilton, if it has the word "air" in it, they're involved, to...
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098 - Toolbox: Mentorship

Mentorship is central to the professional development of an Air Force officer. Today's toolbox comes from a meeting of the Society of American Military Engineers where Colin and Reed had been invited to speak. Music...
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097 - 32E Civil Engineering Officer with Lt Col Timothy Scheffler

In today’s episode Lt Col Tim “Chef” Scheffler shares his experience and why the 32E Civil Engineering Officer is the best career field in the Air Force. Contact Chef at [email protected]. Music provided by Carlos...
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096 - Olmsted Scholar with Maj John Boswell

Being an Olmsted Scholar is one of the most rare and rewarding experiences available to Air Force officers. In this episode Maj John Boswell shares his preparation for, the unwritten rules of, and what surprised him...
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095 - Building a culture of trust with Matt Reynolds

In this conclusion of the fitness series, Matt Reynolds and Colin explore how Matt has built a culture of trust with the clients and coaches at Barbell Logic Online Coaching, as well as how the production of a coach...
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094 - REBROADCAST: Barbell Logic Podcast "Military Fitness Culture"

In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Matt and Colin discuss the fitness arc of servicemembers and Reed and Colin share their thoughts of what the Air Force’s fitness program...
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093 - REBROADCAST: Barbell Logic Podcast "Air Force, Space Force, & Pilots"

In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Niki talks to Colin about physical requirements, physical training, and physical fitness tests for the Air Force, Space Force, air crews,...
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092 - REBROADCAST: Barbell Logic Podcast "Leadership & Resilience"

In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Matt talks to Colonel Scott Conway—this time about leadership and resilience, and how strength training and physical training in general—can...
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091 - REBROADCAST: Barbell Logic Podcast "One Marine's Story"

In this rebroadcast from the "Military Series" on the Barbell Logic Podcast, Matt Reynolds and Niki Sims talk to Colonel Scott Conway, a Marine Officer, who shares his experiences of service, leadership, and...
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090 - What is Air Force heritage?

Looking ahead to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, Colin and Reed pontificate on the idea of Air Force heritage and how the Air Force institutionalizes it.Resources:Profession of Arms Center of Excellence:...
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089 - 12R Electronic Warfare Officer with Capt Johnny Snyder

What do beeps and squeaks, paperwork, and ancient Chinese texts on war have in common? Capt Johnny Snyder understands and regularly uses them all on behalf of the Air Force as an Electronic Warfare Officer. Contact...
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