Flyovers and First Pitches: Where Military Meets Sports
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Leader of the national sports outreach program for the Air Force, Katie Spencer, joins the podcast to talk with John about the convergence of two of America's loves: the military and professional sports. John and Katie cover it all — flyovers at the Super Bowl, first pitches at MLB games, and more. Image:
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Air Force Officer to Venture Capital
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This week John Barrett is joined by David Rothzeid, a principal at Shield Capital and a major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve in the acquisition community. They discuss his journey from life as an active duty Air Force officer to his transition to a leading venture capital firm.
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Unconventional Career Paths, Part 1
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On this episode of Airman Pulse, John Barrett is joined by Tyrell Mayfield to discuss his unconventional career path as an enlisted non-commissioned officer in the Army National Guard, to serving as an Air Force security forces officer, and later a foreign area officer. His thirty-two years of service are a testament to the unconventional paths military careers can take and still flourish. Image: Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards via
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Life as a “Shirt”
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This week, host John Barrett sits down with three first sergeants, or "shirts," the senior enlisted advisors to the operational commanders in the Air Force. They discuss the rigorous process of becoming first sergeants and their lived experiences in the role. Image:
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Pioneering Fighter Pilots
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Jen Cannon is joined by Lt. Col. (ret.) Sharon “Betty” Preszler, who was handpicked to be the first woman to fly the F-16, to talk about her experience as a pioneer in the Air Force. They discuss Preszler's storied Air Force and civilian pilot career, her thoughts on the importance of critical thinking for airmen, and the story of her ejection from an F-16.
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Building Up the Warrant Officer Corps
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On this episode of Airman Pulse, John Barrett sits down with Erik Reichenbach and Nate Roesler to discuss the reintroduction of warrant officers to the U.S. Air Force. They discuss how warrant officers fit into the Air Force today, the activation of the Warrant Officer Training School, and ongoing improvements, among other topics.
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Living Through Iran’s Attack on Israel
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Jen Cannon is joined by F15-E Strike Eagle pilot Lt. Col. Curtis “Voodoo” Culver to chat about his experiences in modern combat. On April 13, 2024, Iran launched more than 300 missiles and one-way attack drones at Israel. Voodoo and his squadron intercepted and shot down more than 80 one-way attack drones that night, earning Silver Stars, Bronze Stars, and Distinguished Flying Crosses.
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Savings Lives as an Air Force Physician
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On this episode of Airman Pulse, Col. Michael Policastro joins Jen to talk about the role he played in caring for the health and wellbeing of airmen. He is an emergency medicine and medical toxicology physician. He was also a member of a specialized Air Force medical unit called the critical care air transport team for 10 years and now commands a reserve medical squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, including those critical care air transport teams he served on. Before serving in the Air Force, Michael was an emergency physician in many hospitals while teaching others how to do the...
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Saving Lives as a Pararescueman
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Jen Cannon sits down with Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) Anthony Negron to talk about his 26 years of experience as a pararescueman, rescuing and treating injured personnel from hostile or remote operating environments and teaching others to do the same. They also discuss his work with the , which promotes lifelong support for these elite operators.
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Navigating Congress as a Legislative Liaison
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Jen Cannon sat down with Senior Master Sgt. Samantha Payne to talk about her role as a legislative defense fellow for Congress and how she navigates the hectic world of Capitol Hill to best advocate for the members of the armed services.
info_outlineOn this episode of Airman Pulse, Jennifer Cannon sits down with Lt. Col. (ret.) Jessica Ruttenber to discuss her experience breaking barriers in the Air Force.