Mission Possible Podcast

June is National Safety Month. On this episode, hear from Dalton Benson from our Safety and Industrial Hygiene division. Plus, Tammi Pedro joins us from the Internal Audit organization.

On this episode of the Mission Possible podcast, learn about Wildfire Awareness Month from Battalion Chief Jeremy Baker. Plus, Environment Scientist Emmy Schniederjan shares details about her role supporting the mission.

In this episode, learn about Pantex Procurement from Gavin Beck and the new employee charitable committee from Gayla Mathis.

In this episode, Pantex Material Handler Cat Saldana shares her experience working in the Property and Fleet organization. Also hear the latest from Radiation Safety with Pantexan Jose Arcivar.

On this episode of the Mission Possible podcast, learn about the Weapons Material Program from Materials Engineer Macey Ray. To Pantexans, this is known as 35-Account. Process Engineer Jacob Sobieski joins hosts Kelly Beierschmitt and Colby Yeary on the second segment to share how he contributes to the mission.

Happy New Year to you all as we welcome in 2026. Joining this episode of the Mission Possible podcast is Pantex Field Office Manager Jason Armstrong and Deputy Manager Marcus Lea. Also hear how the plant’s technology stays up and running from IT’s John Neusch.

Pantex celebrates its 83rd birthday this year! On this episode, Historian Katie Paul discusses this milestone and fun facts about the site. Plus, Pantexan Lauren Supina talks about her role on the Community Investment Grant committee.

Pantex is home to NNSA's High Explosives Center of Excellence for Manufacturing. On this episode, hear from Pantexan Amanda Morgan about the work happening with HE. Also joining the hosts this month is Mark Evans, an infrastructure specialist in the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

Completing the B61-13 First Production Unit is a significant milestone for the entire Nuclear Security Enterprise. On this episode of the podcast, hear from a Pantex Production Technician who worked on the unit. Also joining this month’s episode is the Pantex Public Affairs Intern. Hear why she chose to intern at Pantex and what she’s learned.

Summer travel season is here! Whether traveling to somewhere in the nation or abroad, it's important to travel safely. Billy Keen with Pantex Counterintelligence offers tips on this month's podcast for those heading on vacation. Also, learn about Pantex's Quality organization with long-time Pantexan Tiffany Sturkie.

Storm season is here. Are you ready? On this episode of the Mission Possible podcast, Pantex meteorologist Steve Kersh breaks down how to stay prepared and protected when severe weather hits. Also, security police officer Christopher Campos shares how SPOs protect the mission.

Special guest, West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler joined us on this episode of the podcast to discuss the Palo Duro Research Facility ribbon cutting and Pantex's partnership with WT. Pantexan Ben Stallwitz shared further details of the PDRF and what it means to have some of Pantex's mission on WT's campus.

The fifth episode of the Mission Possible podcast is available now! Community and education outreach is an important part of our mission at Pantex. Hear from Science Bowl volunteer Joe Papp about why he dedicates his time to volunteering. Additionally, William Ferguson recalls his first–year experience at the Science Bowl and how he's adjusting to life in the Texas Panhandle.

The fourth episode of the Mission Possible podcast is available now! Production technicians play a crucial role in making the mission possible at Pantex. Hear from Sam Sturkie, a PT who worked on the last production unit of the B61–12! Additionally, learn more about Program Integration at the site from Wendy Baca.

On this episode of Mission Possible, Kelly and Colby discuss Pantex moving forward after transition, what it means to be a Pantex Citizen, and highlight some of the community outreach efforts Pantexans participated in this holiday season.

On this episode, we sit down with Pantex Field Office Manager Jason Armstrong to learn more how the NNSA field offices work and how PFO fits into the mission. In the second segment, PanTeXas Deterrence President and General Manager Kelly Beierschmitt discusses the transition to PXD, why coming back to Pantex is so special, and how he plans to lead the mission going forward.

Achieving the mission is possible because of the Pantexans who show up every day ready to work because they are dedicated to the nation. Born out of the desire to continue to raise the “aggregate IQ” of the Pantex team, this first episode is a pilot to introduce you to the concept and detail the intent of the podcast.