Roll Call

Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, Illinois National Guard commander, takes a break from the historic pace the Guard has been on to talk about what's ahead for the Illinois National Guard in the next few months, and how historic the last year has been. He shares his priorities with us, and he lets us know how great the 126th Air Refueling Wing is.

Colonel Tom Jackson, 126th Air Refueling Wing commander, is looking to pull the curtain back on leadership. He tells us about the mentors who influenced his career and leadership skills. You still have time to get your stuff together for the boomer board, tentatively scheduled for February 20. Linktr.ee/126ARW

Regulations are getting unknotted for women in the Air Force. We learn about the Yellow Ribbon Program and how it can help broaden your horizons after deployment. We learn about the life of a Training Instructor (TI), and more. linktr.ee/126arw

The boomer board is coming up. Tech Sgt. Brian Ellison talks 5/6 with the council president, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Kleiser. There are ways for you to get involved in the 5/6 Council find out how. The wing took part in a historic airlift learn more about that in this week's episode of the Roll Call podcast.

What are your goals for 2021? Linda Schuh helps us work through them. The Director of Psychological Health talks about her roles in helping us and our families. Yep, Linda Shuh can see our family members, too. We have a new feature this week we hope to do every week with a quick look around the Air Force. Our Ask an Airman question is answered by a new transfer to the wing. 126 Air Refueling Wing...

Our guest this week, 126th Air Refueling Wing commander, Colonel Tom Jackson. Col. Jackson has a new update on Covid vaccines and explains the vaccine distribution strategy for the wing. He, also, shares his thought process on why he shut the wing down in March. Jackson explains why he sees the wing's success continuing into the future. A bunch is packed into this first part of our conversation wi...

Security Forces Manager Chief Master Sgt. Kendrick Henry stops by to talk about the busy Security Forces Squadron; he shares with us many reasons why he joined the Air National Guard and the 126 Air Refueling Wing. CMSgt. henry doesn’t forget where he comes from and recognizes the mentors that got him to where he is. He shares his thoughts on leadership and self-improvement. A few highlights from...

On this episode, we talk Project 14 with Master Sgt. William Blankenship and why it makes the 126 Maintenance Group standout. We, also, hear his thoughts on shorts, boots and beards. The Department of Air Force racial disparity review was just released Tech. Sgt. Ellison has a brief look at it along with comments from Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. Air Force Independent Rac...

On this episode of Roll Call, an update from the Department of Defense on the Covid-19 vaccine. Master Sgt. Bryan Hatfield talks to us about becoming Oustanding Airman of the Year and his work in the Command Post. Don't forget, this weekend is the Airman and Family Readiness Bazaar in the cold storage building, 5046.

This episode features the latest Facebook live Town Hall with the 126 Air Refueling Wing command team. They discuss the vaccine, physical fitness test, Poland, and promotions. A reminder you can see this podcast on YouTube, https://bit.ly/39S4EMb. Read about the changes coming to the Air Force PT test, https://bit.ly/3qGkPSv.

It’s time to check in with Keeley Speck at Airman and Family Readiness. Brian and Keeley have a free-flowing conversation on how they have each coped with the quarantine and how they are dealing with it during the holidays. Join the conversation below in the comments. You can email Roll Call: 126.arw.pa.mm.org@us.af.mil. If you have questions for the Airman and Family Readiness email them: 126ARW....

Senior Master Sgt. Cindy Beaird stops by the Roll Call studio to talk about education and the coming changes.

U.S. Air Force Major Jennefer Luebeck, Commander of the 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron, stops by Roll Call to talk with Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison about the squadron's work.

A short podcast that highlights the first-ever Facebook live Wing townhall. Watch the full town hall on youtube, the link is down below. https://youtu.be/1Lv1vUrsMns

Join U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison as he talks with the director of inspections and KC-135 pilot, Maj. Viveca Lane. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison)

It’s the beginning of the month on the Roll Call Podcast which means we check in with Airman and Family Readiness. This is the Month of the Military Family. Check out the Airman and Family Readiness November Newsletter for resources for military families. If you are not on the email list then send a request to 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil. The Personal Financial Counselor is hosting a virtual Holi...

This week we are going back in time to May 2020. This features former 126 Med Group commander, Colonel (Dr.) Pam Fonti and now the current commander Lt. Col. Troy Compardo. Also, joining us via Zoom is Lt. Col. (Dr.) Tony Truang, 126th Medical Group Chief of Aerospace Medicine. Listen as they discuss and highlight the great work the wing. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison)

We talk this week with Capt. Dustin Brown, 126FSS Commander. He tells us about the pandemic induced changes to ID cards. You can make an appointment with FSS, (618)222-5708. Capt. Brown gives us an update on his music career and TSgt. Ellison goes on too long about Wilco. Find out how you can get a new 126 ARW mask, too.

We're trying something a little different a weekly podcast. This week we're talking to Keeley Speck from Airman and Family Readiness. Airman and Family Readiness (618)-222-5734, 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil. By the way, it was a sparrow. You'll know what I'm talking about when you listen.

This month's podcast features highlights from this month's town hall. Holidays are right around the corner find out how you can help out your fellow wingman. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison, with the 126th Public Affairs Office, talks to the wing's Staff Judge Advocate, Lt. Col. Matt Goetten. Lt. Col. Goetten tells us why every member of the 126th should visit their office. Roll Call is the official podcast of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, located at Scott Air Force Base. The wing flies the KC-135 Stratotanker to ac...

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison, with the 126th Public Affairs Office, talks to Tech Sgt. Rich Olsen, 126th Recruiting Office. He tells us about the changes meeting with potential Air National Guard Recruits and jobs that are open in the 126 Air Refueling Wing (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Brian Ellison, with the 126th Public Affairs Office, interviews Colonel Pamela Fonti, commander of the 126th Medical Group, Lt. Col. Tony Truang, 126th Medical Group chief of aerospace medicine, and Lt. Col. Troy Compardo, 126th Medical Group chief administrator. They discuss the 126th Air Refueling Wing's participation in the State of Illinois' COVID-19 response. (U.S. Ai...

Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison takes a look at what's going on around the wing. We also get a closer look at the upcoming Strong Bonds seminar with the Chaplains Office.

Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison takes a look at what's going on around the wing. We also get a closer look at Airman and Family Readiness through an interview with Ms. Keeley Speck.