CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

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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Updated Sep 14, 2022

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Sep 14, 2022 · 28 min
132 - Final episode of CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast
Colin and Reed explain their reasons for ending the podcast and what they plan to do next. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Aug 31, 2022 · 40 min
131 - Performance Report: Year Three
Colin and Reed pull back the curtain on three years of podcasting episodes, data, lessons learned, and what's coming up next. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Aug 17, 2022 · 46 min
130 - 17X Cyberspace Warfare Officer with Maj Brian Thorn, Part 2
While it won't replace the annual Cyber Awareness Challenge, Jeff approves of Maj Brian Thorn's continued discussion of the Cyberspace Warfare Officer career field. Contact Brian at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Aug 3, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
129 - 17X Cyberspace Warfare Officer with Maj Brian Thorn, Part 1
Cyberspace doesn’t follow the same rules as the other war fighting domains; in fact Maj Brian Thorn argues it is the Wild West. Thankfully, he wrote the curriculum for how to operate and lead operators in the cyber domain. Contact Brian at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Jul 20, 2022 · 47 min
128 - Top Gun: Maverick. Good, bad, and ugly
Goodness gracious great balls of fire! Colin and Reed react to Top Gun: Maverick. Resources: - Fighter Pilot Podcast: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/ - Real flying: https://www.gq.com/story/top-gun-maverick-aerial-stunts - Lockheed Martin SR-72 “Darkstar”; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_SR-72 - Chuck Yeager speed test and crash; http://www.chuckyeager.org/nf-104-crash/ - Bird strikes Canadian F/A-18; https://theaviationist.com/2022/06/09/rcaf-cf18-bird-strike/ - National Defense Strategy: https://media.defense.gov/2022/Mar/28/2002964702/-1/-1/1/NDS-FACT-SHEET.PDF - The enemy knows our equipment inside and out; https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/09/chinas-new-stealth-fighter-built-from-stolen-f-22-and-f-35-technology/ - Do they know YOU inside and out? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/29/technology/apple-google-tiktok.html Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Jul 6, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
127 - REBROADCAST: Protecting freedom while giving up our own
It's an election year. Social tensions and political rhetoric are heating up, so it's once again necessary to address the topic of freedom and the restrictions placed on members of the military. Resources: - AFI 51-508: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_ja/publication/afi51-508/afi51-508.pdf - DODI 1325.06: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/132506p.pdf - AFI 1-1: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_cc/publication/afi1-1/afi1-1.pdf - George Washington, “Instructions to Company Captains: General Instructions to all the Captains of Companies,” 29 July 1757, http://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/02-04-02-0223) - CSAF and CMSAF Dialogue on Race: https://www.facebook.com/csafofficial/videos/332011547783097/ - Reed's lecture on outcome vs relationship: https://youtu.be/d4sI0pc9eUU) Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Jun 22, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
126 - 21R Logistics Readiness Officer with Maj Joseph Strabley
The importance of logistics to Air Force operations and our way of life cannot be overstated. In this interview with Maj Joseph Strabley it becomes clear why it is said that "amateurs talk tactics, but professionals discuss logistics." Contact Joe at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Jun 8, 2022 · 37 min
125 - Toolbox: Change of Command
'Tis the season. There is much ado about Changes of Command in the Air Force. Colin and Reed describe the ceremony and how to make your role within it a success. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
May 25, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
124 - Lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine air war with Lt Col Tyson Wetzel
Reed interviews Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel about the right lessons Air Force officers should learn from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Contact Gorilla at airmindedpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
May 11, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
123 - REBROADCAST: Airminded Podcast "Russia-Ukraine air war with Dr. Kelly Grieco"
This episode features a rebroadcast of the Airminded Podcast wherein Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel interviews Dr. Kelly Grieco about the Ukraine air war. They explore lessons we can and should take from the first month of the conflict. Check out the Airminded Podcast here. Contact Gorilla at airmindedpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Apr 27, 2022 · 47 min
122 - Everything is different now
Welcome to the rest of your career. Everything is different now. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Apr 13, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
121 - Fighter squadron culture with Lt Col Nicholas Jurewicz
The culture of the Air Force has been shaped over the years by those who lead it, often Fighter Pilots. Colin explores the culture of Fighter squadrons with Lt Col Nicholas "Spike" Jurewicz, including naming ceremonies and piano burning. Contact Spike at nicholas.jurewicz@us.af.mil. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Mar 30, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
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 provide options for work upon leaving the Air Force. Contact and follow Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_haleymarie/ Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Mar 16, 2022 · 31 min
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 that they didn't cover about command. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Mar 2, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
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 features a rebroadcast of episode 019 - Foundation of character. Contact Mike on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Feb 16, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
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 018 - Improving the unit. Contact Stu at on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Feb 2, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
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 017 - Managing resources. Contact Phil at on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Jan 19, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
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 philosophy. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 014 - Leading airmen and fresh commentary from Chef's command experience. Contact Chef at tscheffl@vt.edu. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Jan 5, 2022 · 59 min
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 Plugger's command experience. Contact Plugger on the global or at airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.
Dec 22, 2021 · 48 min
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 soon for the Department of the Air Force. Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.