Squadron-6 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Alex Jacob
Squadron-6, Flying Tigers: established in 1952, reactivated in 2013. We seek to rediscover the outfit's rich history in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University. These Good Bull Stories will not only entertain and motivate, but also provide a wealth of experiential wisdom. These are the stories from the Heart and Soul of Aggieland!
Caleb Ortega '18 joins Colton Brandt '21 and Alex Jacob '20 for our Savage Sixth Episode! Caleb served in the outfit as Guidon Bearer, First Sergeant, and Commanding Officer. He is currently serving as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Caleb provides valuable insight on leadership, buddy class relationships, and so much more!
Michael Lanese '20 joins Colton Brandt '21, Brandon Treviño '21, and Alex Jacob '20. Michael Lanese served in the outfit as the Guidon, First Sergeant, and XO during his Corps career. He reminisces on leadership, his initiatives to enhance outfit culture, buddy relationships, Corps games, and so much more! After graduating in 2020, Michael currently works in Geospatial Intelligence with the Government.
Nick Niazian '19 joins Colton Brandt '21, Brandon Treviño '21, and Alex Jacob '20. Currently serving in the Air Force as a Security Forces Flight Commander, Niazian tunes in from Germany. Niazian shares his unique insight on leadership, perseverance, and the buddy class dynamic along with several Good Bull stories.
Fernando Aguilera '13 joins Colton Brandt '21, Jaimie Colon '21, and Alex Jacob '20 for this week's episode. Serving as the first Commanding Officer of Sq-6 at the time of reactivation, Mr. Aguilera recounts his experiences of leading the outfit into a new era. He also shares his wisdom on the topics of leadership, mentorship, the Aggie Network, and so much more!
During the "Snowstorm of the Century" in Texas, Colton Brandt '21, Brandon Treviño '21, and Alex Jacob '20 discuss the historic cadet snowball fight that took place on the Quad and how cadets have stepped up to serve the community. They also delve into the leadership models that have existed in the Corps and ways that cadets can communicate well between class years.
Joe Fix '93 joins Alex Jacob '20, Colton Brandt '21, and Brandon Treviño '21 for the first episode of the Sq-6 Podcast! Mr. Fix reflects on his time in the Corps and shares several Good Bull Stories on the Quad and at Bonfire. He also provides sound advice to current cadets on how to make the most of their time in the Corps and how to prepare for post-grad life.
We're excited to launch the Squadron-6 Podcast! Our mission is to trade Good Bull Stories and reflect on topics such as leadership, camaraderie, culture, and the Corps of Cadets. Join us as we meet with members of Squadron 6 to help piece together the Outfit's history and learn important life lessons along the way!