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064 - Absence and gratitude with Amy Slade
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode Colin has a conversation with his wife, Amy Slade, about her experiences as a military spouse. They touch on a range of topics, but much of it comes back to gratitude for their time...
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063 - Accelerate change or lose
Shortly after his assuming responsibilities as the 22nd CSAF, Gen Charles Brown published his vision for the future of the Air Force titled Accelerate Change or Lose. In today's episode, Colin and Reed provide an...
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062 - Toolbox: Pay and benefits
Happy Veteran's Day! It's a great time to go out and celebrate your service, but don't forget who pays your bills. In today's toolbox, Reed and Colin cover the Air Force officer's paycheck, as well as provide some...
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061 - Warrior ethos of the Air Force officer
Both in and out of the Air Force there are many who feel the Service is too corporate and lacks warrior ethos. In this episode, Reed and Colin take up the debate. Are all Air Force officers warriors by virtue of...
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060 - 62E Developmental Engineer with Maj Michelle Willett
The Air Force is known for its cutting edge technology and equipment. Lesser known though are the developmental engineers and other officers who source, manage, and sustain these acquisitions programs. Maj Michelle...
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059 - 35P Public Affairs Officer with Capt Rachel Buitrago
Much of the Air Force’s operations are out of the public eye. However, Public Affairs Officers such as Capt Rachel Buitrago keep everyone informed. In this episode, learn how they help commanders effectively...
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058 - Sexual Assault Response Coordinator with Capt Mia Keith-Schwartz
*Trigger Warning* Sexual assault in the military needs to end. However, until that day comes we are grateful for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) and Volunteer Victim Advocates (VVA) like Capt Mia...
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057 - Join Spouse Program with Capt Kristin Dembia and LT Frank Dembia
No, it’s not Valentine’s Day, but anytime Capt Kristin Dembia and LT Frank Dembia are together love is in the air. In this interview they share their experience with the Join Spouse Program and all that goes into...
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056 - Squadron Officer School with Capt Adam Brown
Every two months or so, hundreds of Air Force Captains descend on Maxwell AFB to participate in 5 weeks of professional military education. At least until COVID-19. Capt Adam "LEX" Brown explains the purpose of the...
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055 - USAFA Admissions Liaison Officer with Lt Col Brian Zajick
Getting accepted to USAFA is incredibly difficult. In this interview, Lt Col Brian Zajick highlights the hundreds of full-time and thousands of part-time Admissions Liaison Officers (ALO) who help candidates navigate...
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054 - Performance Report: Year One
As the Air Force turns 73 years old, CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast also celebrates its first year. In this episode, Colin and Reed talk about the podcast's performance according to the data, what they've...
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053 - September 11, 2020
It's been 19 years since September 11, 2001. Reed reflects on the significance of that day and how it continues to shape him personally and professionally.Email your questions and comments to...
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