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434th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Welcome to the FUEL podcast hosted by the 434th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana.
Dr. Heather Hayden, Deputy Executive Director for Digital Transformation at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers Headquarters, talks about overcoming hurdles by communicating well.The Propel Leadership Development Continuum strives to develop leaders who write, speak and behave consistently with a heart of service to their team, NAVSEA, the Navy, and the nation. Each month, FUEL gives you up close and personal access to NAVSEA thought leaders who have been there, done that and are ready to tell their stories, ready to invest in you. So, whether you're interested in learning what leadership is all about, or you've been a leader for years, we're all on an ongoing professional journey, which requires FUEL.
On this episode of FUEL we sit down with Lt. Johnson, the Wing Project Officer for the Air Force Assistance Fund to talk about what it is, and how you can get involved and donate. We also sit down with some of our safety reps to talk about the 101 critical days of summer and some safety tips to help mitigate risk this summer.
On this episode of FUEL, we sit down with Julie Thompson who is the lead mentor for the Commanders Key Support Program to discuss the rebranding of the program, as well as Lt. Col. Dave Borden to get to know the new Mission Support Group commander a little better.
On this episode of FUEL, we sit down with the new 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Van Thai.
On this episode of FUEL, we sit down with MSgt Jordi Saunders to discuss the immense amount of travel benefits available to our Airmen and their family.
FUEL is the official podcast of the 434th Air Refueling Wing. In this episode, the 434th Wing Inspector General, Col. Kyle Cioffero, talks about readiness and being ready at a moment's notice to deploy.
On this episode of FUEL, Outgoing 434th Wing Command Chief chats with the 434th Air Refueling Wing's new Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Jensenius
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks is on the opposite side of the interview as we ask him questions about his time with the 434th for his last podcast as his final days at Grissom draw near.
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with 434th Maintenance Group Superintendent, Chief Kevin Cassidy to discuss how attitude plays a role in our success and moral as Airmen.
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with 2nd Lieutenant Robert Grasmick who is a prior enlisted Airman, and Tech Sgt. Jaclyn Hyman who is in the process of commissioning to talk about their journey from enlisted to officer.
What does a First Sgt. actually do, and what is their role in the unit? After receiving a "FUEL for thought" listener suggested topic, Chief Parks sits down with Wing Resiliency First Sgt. Master Sgt. Ben Mota and additional duty First Sgt. Senior Master Sgt. Zach Chapin to answer just that.
On this episode Master Sgt. Kerry Tromba and Staff Sgt. Jonah Douglas join Chief Parks to answer different questions and discuss a multitude of topics, ranging from changes in the Air Force to what we wish we would have known about when we joined. The podcast also introduces a new segment "FUEL for thought" where we have a discussion about listener submitted questions or topics.
On the one year anniversary of the FUEL podcast Chief Parks sits down with our first ever guest on the show, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. Thom Pemberton to discuss the past year.
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Tech Sgt. Jordi Saunders to discuss his journey as a first generation Airman as well as his role as the Development and Training Flight Chief.
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Mission Support Group commander Col. Gretchen Wiltse to discuss how to bounce back and react when things don't go according to plan.
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Chief Master Sgt. Richard Scully to discuss his 35 year Air Force career that is coming to an end this month as he retires. Chief Scully spent his entire career with the exception of Basic Training and tech school at Grissom, and shares some of the valuable leadership lessons he learned over the years.
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with the 434th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, Col. Frederick Kuehn to discuss his journey to Grissom and how helping others adds value to your life.
On this special Halloween edition of FUEL, Chief Master Sgt. Parks sits down with paranormal investigator, Craig Petroswsky to talk about some paranormal activity on Grissom.
On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Grissom's Director of Physiological Health, Erin Michael Joliff to talk about some of the struggles our Airmen are facing and how we can address them, as well as become better supervisors and leaders by getting to know our people on a personal level.
On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Col. (Dr.) William Bray, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron to talk about the COVID vaccine and answer a few questions. Chief Parks also sits down with Chaplain (Capt.) Blake Campbell and Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver to talk about the passing of one of our Marine brothers and how it has impacted them.
On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Lt. Col. Brian Thompson to talk about the KC-46 site survey at Grissom, as well as his journey in the Air Force and why he chose to stay at Grissom instead of exploring other opportunities.
On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Senior Airman Iquinesha Mitchell to talk about opportunities the Air Force has to offer, as well as the perseverance it takes to obtain some of those opportunities.
This is a condensed version of FUEL Episode 2, hand picked with the best segments and discussions. On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Master Sgt. Hansel Orozco to discuss resiliency both in the Air Force and in our personal life.
On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Master Sgt. Hansel Orozco to discuss resiliency both in the Air Force and in our personal life.
FUEL is the official podcast of the 434th Air Refueling Wing, the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. On this episode host Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with new 434th ARW Commander Col. Thom Pemberton.
FUEL is the official podcast of the 434th Air Refueling Wing, the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. On this episode host Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with new 434th ARW Commander Col. Thom Pemberton.
Different fuel, no problem. Ed Timberman describes how a fuel check keeps the A-10 mission ready.
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EPA's Fuel Economy and Environment Label will provide the public with information on vehicles’ fuel economy, energy use, fuel costs, and environmental impacts. The key components include a QR Code, five-year fuel cost saving estimates, and vehicle specific fuel economy and greenhouse gas ratings.
Soldiers from Echo Troop 2-17 Cavalry man a forward air refueling point in eastern Afghanistan.
Without fuel, Air Superiority would be impossible. Seaman Karla Foster takes us to Misawa Air Base where Airmen in the Fuels Laboratory keep the mission going. Soundbites include SSgt. Camilo Romero - Fuels Laboratory Supervisor. Produced by MCSN Karla Foster.
Fuel pumpers work hard during their deployment and have already pumped more than a million gallons.
Package about how an MC-130-H unit from Kadena’s First Special Operations Squadron, in Korea, is moving supplies to Sendai, Japan in support of disaster relief efforts following the earthquake and tsunami. Includes soundbites from Capt. Garrett Bridges - MC-130H Talon Two navigator. Produced by Senior Airman Chad Usher. jpearthquake11
Package highlighting fuel corruption case involving two Soldiers and two contracting companies. Reported by Sgt. 1st Class Jose Colon.