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

052 - Naval Aviation with CDR (Ret) Vincent Aiello

The Air Force is a joint partner with the other Armed Services, especially the Navy, in providing airpower to combatant commanders. In this interview, CDR (Ret) Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello provides a broad overview of...
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051 - Air Force Weapons School with Capt James Reasner

Humble, Credible, Approachable. That is the mantra for Capt James "WHAM" Reasner and every other "patch." In this episode, learn all about the Air Force Weapons School and the Weapons Instructor Course that turns...
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050 - Toolbox: Tuition Assistance and Post-9/11 GI Bill

Tuition Assistance and the Post-9/11 GI Bill are among the most important benefits you potentially have access to as a member of the Armed Forces. This episode covers actionable information for each program, both for...
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049 - Harvard Law School and the GI Bill with Capt Matthew Folks

In this episode, Capt Matthew Folks shares his experience transitioning out of the Air Force and into Harvard Law School using the GI Bill. Matt takes great care to explain the importance of the GI Bill and how Air...
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048 - 13S Space Operations Officer with Capt Matthew Folks

Capt Matthew Folks didn't want to be a Space Operations Officer. Yet he explains in this episode how he ended up enjoying not only working in space lift, but being an instructor for new space operators. 03:16 - Matt's...
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047 - 64P Contracting Officer with Capt Brent Nichols

Colin has previously stated that the Contracting Officer should be every other officer’s best friend. In this episode, Capt Brent Nichols explains why. Contracting officers conduct the business of the Air Force,...
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046 - Reasons to stop being an Air Force officer

The reasons for leaving the Air Force are as individual as the reasons for joining. For this reason, in this episode Reed shares his reasons for when he will leave the Air Force sometime in the distant future and...
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045 - How and when to stop being an Air Force officer

The time will come for every Air Force officer to leave the service. Like any good OPLAN, it's wise to have an exit strategy. Regardless of where you are in your career—or even if you haven't even entered the...
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044 - 21A Aircraft Maintenance Officer with Capt Jenny Ruhnke

Capt Jenny Ruhnke is an Aircraft Maintenance Officer with an extensive background covering not only the maintenance career field, but Officer Training School, multiple deployments, and community involvement. 03:46 -...
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043 - 11M Mobility Pilot (KC-135) with Lt Col Lacy Gunnoe

Colin interviews Lt Col Lacy Gunnoe about being a KC-135 pilot, the transition into and differences of the Air National Guard, the officer mindset, and much more. 02:43 - Lacy's background and experience getting into...
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042 - Protecting freedom while giving up our own

After a listener sent in a question, Colin and Reed felt it necessary and timely to address the topic of freedom and the restrictions placed on members of the military.00:41 - Colin's Big News!05:24 - How to engage...
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041 - 13B Air Battle Manager and 11M Mobility Pilot (C-130) with Lt Col (Ret) Adam Jung

From being the stealth cadet in Air Force ROTC, to planning the air campaign in Iraq, to Hurricane Katrina response, and then separating at 15 years of service, Lt Col (Ret) Adam Jung has had anything but a typical...
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