20 Years Done Podcast

Vic Mora describes the differences between the UCMJ, non-judicial punishment and administrative actions. In the second half we discuss how to recover from these actions. Episode 24 will be a part 2 with Kevin Traw

I'm joined by Ashley Grugin to discuss recent actions taken by the CMSAF Facebook Page and the implications both social and legal.

I'm joined by Ashley Grugin the creator of the Diary of a Mixed Woman to discuss our perceptions and thoughts on the current American culture as it relates to military service, responsibility, and sacrifice.

I'm joined by Val and Brandon to discuss their experiences as it relates to maintenance and non-maintenance career fields.

MSgt(ret) Daniel Hopkins discusses Air Force training to include technical training, OJT, CBTs and the state of the recently graduated tech school graduate.

Jason Ryan is a recently retired MSgt who shared his thoughts on maintenance, leadership, professional organizations, and the state of the Air Force

Recently the CMSAF Facebook page drew attention when they singled out a commentator for trolling. Much of the Air Force is split over whether the response was appropriate

I'm joined by Eric Stromski and Ashley Grugin to talk about careerism in the Air Force and the effects on the force.

In this episode Scott Frisco discusses his experience working for a toxic leader.

Col(ret) Victor Mora was my group commander from 2012-2014. In this episode he explained his leadership theories and how they related to his time in service and the challenges he faced making developing Airmen his first priority.

Dr. Smith is a prior Active Duty and Reserve Air Force psychologist. In this discussion we explore military mental health processes and how it relates to servicemembers' careers.

I'm joined by two of my prior AMXS commanders to discuss challenges with running an aircraft maintenance unit. Check out https://www.patreon.com/20YearsDone for added content and gear

In this episode I explain what I believe caused the sharp increase in suicides in the aircraft maintenance community and solutions to address the problem at it's source. I'm joined once again by CMSgt(ret) Jim Tibbetts

In this episode we discussed the myth of volunteerism and what the Air Force actually wants from their personnel. I referenced an article titled "We Build the Recruiters" published on 20yearsdone.com on June 28, 2018.

Kevin was the focus of my first article titled When You Meet a Good Leader You Know It found here: http://www.20yearsdone.com/2018/03/when-you-meet-good-leader-you-know-it.html

In 2018 I wrote an article titled "When you meet a good leader you know it Part 5" where I detailed my interactions with MSgt(then) James Tibbets. Today I sat down with CMSgt(ret) Tibbets to explore how he developed his leadership toolkit in spite of pressures against being a compassionate leader in maintenance.

Once again Eric Stromski joined me to discuss how Air Force leadership incentivizes non-compliance and aircraft maintenance essentially functions on corner-cutting.

A discussion hosted by Ashley Grugin who created the vlog The Diary of a Mixed Woman. This discussion focused on male servicemembers' perceptions of sexual assault, sexual harassment and the possible causes to these issues.

A discussion with 3 female veterans discussing their unique and often similar experiences in aircraft maintenance.

A discussion about how to approach section leadership and deconstructing the Air Force's expectations and the lack of positive support to section chiefs.

A discussion with previous Lead Pro Supers comparing healthy and unhealthy production section behaviors. In the second half of the discussion we were joined by a former Director of Operations to discuss the Ops perspective.

A discussion about aircraft maintenance quality assurance and how QA influences aircraft maintenance; to include best and worst practices by inspectors.

The first episode of the podcast explaining the history of 20 Years Done and the way ahead.