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-management-or-mismanagement-a-closer-look-at-aetcs-new-worksheet

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