20 Years Done Podcast

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-committee-members-on-behalf-servicemembers-and-their-families

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.

This episode examines the significance of renaming the U.S.S. Stennis, exploring its namesake's segregationist legacy and its impact on today's military. Guests Reuben Green and John Cordle provide insights into the historical context and the symbolic importance of this change for servicemembers.

In this episode, Hira Byrne Paulin, M.Ed, CRC, shares her expertise in rehabilitation counseling, highlighting strategies to empower servicemembers with disabilities and advocating for a societal shift towards inclusivity and accommodation.

Join us for a meaningful dialogue with Dr. Angela Karnes Padron, I/O Psychologist and Air Force veteran, exploring workplace burnout, trust, and organizational challenges. We'll also touch on her recent book and its reflections on her experiences.

I'm joined by my friend Ross Steen to do a deep dive on the effects of policies and cultures that require people to bring solutions with problems.

Corie Weathers, LPC, NCC, BCC joins me to discuss her new book Military Culture Shift: The impact of war, money, and generational perspective on morale, retention, and leadership. Corie is the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert on military culture. Her new book released November 14, 2023 (Yes today!).