20 Years Done Podcast

I'm joined by Jennifer Ross to discuss the Veterans Upward Bound program. This link is the survey discussed in the latter half of the episode: https://sites.google.com/view/project-parity/home?authuser=0

Join us for a compelling conversation with Jason Silvernail, a U.S. Army physical therapist, as we explore essential leadership themes. Jason breaks down the critical relationship between responsibility, accountability, and authority in leadership. Learn how these concepts interconnect to cultivate effective leadership practices that can transform individuals and organizations. The article "Lying...

I'm joined by Dr. Angela Karnes Padron to discuss the concepts of burnout and its impacts, whether immediately tangible or not.

In this enlightening episode, I'm joined by retired Navy Senior Chief Leah Stiles, founder of Sea Waves, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing eating disorders within the military. We delve into the cultural and organizational factors that contribute to eating disorders among service members, highlighting their unique vulnerabilities due to military life. Through education and support, Sea Waves aim...

In this episode, I'm joined by Monica Mohindra, the Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. We explore the program’s impact and delve into how it enhances our understanding of American veterans. We discuss societal perceptions of veterans and how the project provides a more holistic view of their experiences and contributions.

I'm joined by Aaron "Doogie" Hauser to discuss the differences between fixing jets and merely greening them up, and how the distinction between the two belies more profound organizational issues within aircraft maintenance in the Air Force.

I'm joined by Kevin Traw to discuss the Officer and Enlisted divide and how it survives, or doesn't, in the civilian sector.

An update on the DOD Occupational Suicide Study and what efforts have been made to push for a full release of the data required by the 2023 NDAA.

I'm joined by Jessica Ruttenber to discuss her time in the Air Force and her advocacy work both during her military service and afterwards. Her organization Level Up Aviation (https://www.levelupaviation.org) is focused on equity in aviation.

I'm joined by Jeff Hurlbert to discuss the article he co-authored on the necessity of the US Air Force to define toxic leadership. The article can be found at: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/ASOR/Journals/Volume-2_Number-4/Stringer_et_al.pdf

I'm joined by CMSgt(ret) Kurtis Ott to further discuss the AETC Mishap Worksheet discussed in Episode 86. Additionally, check the link below for more information as well as images of the Worksheet as of 6/1/2024 and the implementation guidance. It is recommended you review those forms for this episode as Kurtis and I go through the worksheet in detail. https://www.20yearsdone.com/blog/risk-managem...

I'm joined by Dr. Angela Karnes Padron an I/O Psychologist to discuss a recent Risk Management worksheet implemented by the Air Education and Training Command. For reference, here is an article from the Air Force Times: https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/04/23/air-force-maintenance-mishaps-are-rising-can-a-worksheet-fix-it/

I'm joined by CMSgt(ret) Mike Wilke to discuss our time serving together where I faced significant career challenges. For more information, see this blog post for the full story: https://www.20yearsdone.com/blog//2018/07/smoke-doesnt-always-mean-fire-part-i.html

I'm joined by musician Becky Warren to discuss her music, her work with veterans, and her solo project creating custom tailored songs. Find Becky's songwriting coaching here: https://songsidekick.com/ Find Becky's Spotify page here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mTESq7qkYJ5k6WiEAY9Uk?si=51-kJpHASP-DTbwr5-fQPw

I'm joined by Kevin Traw to discuss his time working in the Pentagon and how the DOD interacts with Congress. This episode provides valuable insights for our on going work to expose cultural issues in the DOD as it relates to suicidality.

I'm joined by Brian Ingram who was my flightline expediter from 2005 until 2007. Brian was also the focus of my blog post titled "What's with the 7 levels?" Brian and I discuss leadership theory, flightline culture, and how often junior personnel don't have the situational awareness to understand the complexities of a unit culture and resources and internalize dysfunction on each other. Brian's bl...

I'm joined once again by Tony Carr to discuss the misprioritization of the inconsequential over the important. How we arrived here, why we have persisted, and what we need to do to change our culture.

I'm joined by Francesca Graham to discuss her recent article on the lack of legal protections and assistance for DOD complainants. Francesca is also the creator of the newsletter the DOD Times (Redacted) which can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-dod-times-redacted-7149423593871855616/

I'm joined by MSgt(ret) Eric Stromski once again. In this episode we discuss many of our positive experiences in the Air Force.

I'm joined by Billie Flynn a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Combat Commander, fighter pilot, test pilot, and a global strategic advisor and consultant. Billie shares his insights about how organizational culture can directly impact flight safety. Billie can be found at: https://billieflynn.com/

I'm joined by Travis Barnes to discuss his time in maintenance, his separation from the Air Force, and the evolution of his Subaru performance business Snail Performance. https://www.snailperformance.com/

This episode I call every single House and Senate Armed Services Committee member to let them know there is an open letter unambiguously stating they are complicit in a recent suicide due to their inaction of exercising congressional oversight to compel the DOD to release the suicide study. Don't look away. https://www.20yearsdone.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-the-house-and-senate-armed-services-comm...

I'm joined by Tony Carr to talk about the evolution of his career through the Air Force, the JQP blog, and his current blog The Radar. This episode serves as an introduction to Tony and a discussion about Air Force policy for the last 15 years.

I'm joined by Luther Abel to discuss his National Review article analyzing the different factors negatively impacting military recruitment over the last few years. His article can be found here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/02/why-military-recruitment-is-miserable/

I'm joined by my long-time friend MSgt(ret) Jason Walker to discuss leadership, perseverance, and how his time in the military uniquely prepared him for standing up the first private sector F-16 squadron.