Whiskey, Tango, CHAOS

Of all the things to get us back on the mic after all this time, it was a suspicious post from the Air Force amn/nco/snco Facebook page. Does this screen shot have legs to stand on or is just all a bunch of unconfirmed bull. Since the host is currently going through the Skillbridge program, we dive into these changes and get to the bottom of it for you. For more information on SkillBridge and to d...

We're checking in with our good friends Chad and Rebekah Holling over a glass of Yellow Spot whiskey. During our conversation, we learn more about their story of overcoming personal tragedy, and how they have moved forward through honoring the life of Rebekah's brother, Lt Paul DeWolf. A recent Air Force recruit, Paul was attending the University of Michigan to become a physician when hi...

This week we're diving into the criticism from Chief Bass memo on Air Force standards and discipline, the software disaster of the CCAF reboot and confirmation of the rumor that AFPC ran out of funds to cut orders. All this while sipping on a local whiskey pick up from Milam and Greene Distillery in Blanco, Texas and talking about what we would listen to while sipping a good bourbon.  Be a fr...

We dusted off the mics to give a little life update before we dive into our open mic questions from you. From aircraft to bourbon to drinking with the avengers, we answer it all. Finishing up with the question on bad leadership. We give our top 5 characteristics of a bad leader and talk about some of the best leaders we've had in the past.  Support the show Shop the Chaos: www.whiskeytangocha...

It's our one year anniversary of the Podcast! This episode highlight of some of the top moments during this past year and take a look behind the curtain of our thoughts going into some of these interviews. We've got a special guest appearance at the end and we announce the winner of our drawing. Get you limited edition, one year shirt today at our store!   Support the show Shop the Chaos...

This week we are sitting down with David and Marissa Vasek; both active duty members of the Air Force, and a force to reckoned with. David is a former Fire Fighter turned Operations Supervisor. While Marissa is an ER nurse, children's book author and host of the Dirty Scrubs Podcast. We're swapping stories and sipping on Tullamore Dew as we take a look behind the curtain of military medi...

We're diving into the recent memo from CMSgt Bass and giving you our take on the underlining message that culture change is the responsibility of junior leadership. The beard debate gets ramped up again as the uniform standards are out and, well, is it even worth the read? What is worth our time are our two whiskey picks this week. We've got a Weller Special Reserve and a Smoke Wagon bou...

In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day, we're sipping on Irish Whiskey and giving our reactions to the most recent Coffee Talk with the Air Force Chief's panel. Is the hope for beards dead? We're also answering your questions and talking dorm stories.  Support the show Shop the Chaos: www.whiskeytangochaos.com Contact the Chaos: whiskeytangochaos@gmail.com @WhiskeyTangoChao...

We're sitting down with some old friends for an impromptu whiskey tasting of four delicious elixirs. Two Rye. Two Bourbon. Too much fun. We give our first impressions and talk about the difference between the Officer and Enlisted definitions of leadership. Cheers!  Support the show Shop the Chaos: www.whiskeytangochaos.com Contact the Chaos: whiskeytangochaos@gmail.com @WhiskeyTangoChaos **Di...

This week we sit down in the new podcast studio to discuss the new Air Force policy on waist measurement and what that will look like and the discipline of not meeting the requirements. We also tackle the age old question, are leaders born or are they made? But first, let's talk Texas Whiskey. We give our top pick and an honorable mentions, because let's be honest, we just really like wh...

We're talking all things land and sea with the ultimate trifecta of guests on this episode. He is our first officer guest, first naval guest, and our first service academy guest. He’s drinking a Scotch Whiskey and telling us his stories that led him sailing the seven seas to serving up justice as a JAG prosecutor.  In hindsight, our intro should have been more like this:  In the naval justice...

We're #MakingItRight as Clayton properly settles a bet with Chad Holling and somehow finds a way to take everyone down with him. Bryan Muehleman also joins us in the challenge to drink, and only drink, the Military Special this entire episode. We catch up with two of the podcasts top fans and get their advice for 2023, cover new DoD policies and discuss what we would change if given the oppor...

On the first day of Christmas, my Dependa brought to me... this week we are counting down to Christmas with one crazy night of whiskey tastings. It's a mini-bottle grab bag of fun. Join us as we get first reactions, talk traditions and cheers to a fun year.  Support the show Shop the Chaos: www.whiskeytangochaos.com Contact the Chaos: whiskeytangochaos@gmail.com @WhiskeyTangoChaos **Disclaime...

This week we dive into General Brown's memo on the latest resilience and suicide prevention initiatives.  Listen to our takes on the four new initiatives while Clayton struggles to drink Military Special Bourbon and Amanda sips on some new finds.  20% Off All Whiskey Tango Chaos Merch thru Christmas Day! FFIT Suggestion Box: https://linktr.ee/fortifytheforce_socialmedia  Support the show Shop...

Ding dong MyEval is gone.... this week we discuss the decision to cancel this awful program and the bizarre way in which the Air Force released the news. We also recap Veteran's Day and answer your questions which ultimately leads us down a path to college playoffs and ends with a bet that will affect the future of the podcast.  Connect with the Chaos @whiskeytangochaos Support the show Shop...

This week we discuss bad advice, job retention in the military and question the Space Force PR tactics. All while drinking a neat glass of Still Austin whiskey and sweet whiskey that Clayton describes as "drinking maple syrup."  It's another dose of chaos and we appreciate you coming along for the ride.  Join the conversation online @WhiskeyTangoChaos.  Support the show Shop the Cha...

This week we break down the recent DoD Press Release and their answers to the growing financial pressures of military families and give our honest opinions and review. Will it actually help or is it just all smoke and mirrors. Join the conversation online @WhiskeyTangoChaos. Press Release: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3167769/dod-announces-immediate-and-long-term-actions-t...

This week we touch base with a podcast OG, Chad Holling, and his wife to discuss the challenges of learning a new community, teleworking as a spouse and the pressures of finding adult friends. Join the conversation on our Facebook or Instagram pages, @whiskeytangochaos, and tell a friend about the chaos! Support the show Shop the Chaos: www.whiskeytangochaos.com Contact the Chaos: whiskeytangochao...

From water leaks, to a run in with a tree,  this episode we give you all of the chaos that has been our military PCS move. We also do a whiskey tasting from every budget and answer some of your open mic questions about pay disparity in the military and if one would rather fight one horse sized duck or 100 duck sized horses. The most "on brand" episode of chaos and we appreciate you comin...

In this episode we interview Brian Muehleman and Ian Holmquist.  We take a trip down memory lane and share our most ridiculous military stories in a new segment, called "War Stories."  We also review our latest whiskey haul which includes New Riff, Woodford Reserve, Jefferson Ocean, and Green Spot Irish Whiskey!  If you would like to support the podcast the easiest way is to subscribe an...

In this episode we interview Chief Foster about his journey to finding his passion in military mentorship. From improve to acting, Chief has taken an "outside the comfort zone" approach to starting his own passion podcast on military mentorship: Passing the Torch. If you would like to support the podcast the easiest way is to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts a...

In this episode we answer your questions set to us, discuss military traditions the problem with the promotion system and answer that age old question.... what movie or tv show best represents you? If you would like to support the podcast the easiest way is to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and tell your friends.  If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at the link below.  W...

Welcome back to WTC!  In this epsiode we review our recent whiskey haul from Four Roses and Boundary Oaks Distilleries in Louisville, KY and our upcoming move to San Antonio, TX! If you would like to support the podcast the easiest way is to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at the link below.  We will make sure to put all donations to...

Welcome back to WTC!  In the final episode during mental health awareness month, Clayton and Amanda talk to their friends Josh and Darby.  They share their story of mental health battles from a military spouse perspective.  If you would like to support the podcast the easiest way is to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at the link below...

Welcome back to WTC for Part 2 of our conversation with Justin Lang about his mental health journey! If you missed Part 1, make sure to check it out first to hear the beginning of Justin’s story…as well as his take on In-N-Out vs Whataburger. May is mental health awareness month.  To support veterans who need access to mental health resources, WTC is selling t-shirts for $25 during the month of Ma...