3FUniverse

Ever wondered about the unique challenges and experiences of belonging to the Zennial/Xennial generation, wedged between the millennial and Gen X generations? Join Dan and I as we navigate our generational identity and discuss the importance of staying abreast with technology in our fast-paced world. 

Our insightful chat with Dan Kephart introduces you to the complexities of motivating airmen in a tech school setting. Unravel the significance of KPIs, talent development within the air force and how it all ties back to unit leaders. A little bit later, we delve into the hurdles faced by those who haven't had many PCSs or TDYs and the value of supervisor experience. We also touch upon the necessity of honest feedback to our team, fostering growth and avoiding stagnation. 

Lastly, we open up about our personal experiences transitioning out of the Air Force, the accompanying regrets and internal struggles tied to the values held by the Air Force. As we reflect on the significance of upholding the oath of enlistment, we also ponder the possible decline of patriotism and the impact social media may have on the younger generations. From internal struggles related to our values and patriotism to the physiological impacts of caffeine consumption on our wellbeing, join us for this journey filled with personal experiences, honest feedback, and in-depth discussions about technology.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

Carol retired from the Air Force in April of 2021 and took a year off to go to school and find himself.  Nick interviews Carol and learns a great deal of interesting post-retirement advice!  This episode is big 🧠 YOU WILL 😍 THIS.

TOPICS:

• Waffling 🧇
• Life Coaching 
• Critical Psychological Point
• What the heck is a Corporate Trainer?
• Unwarranted Advice
• 16personalities assessments 
• Strengths 2.0
• the corporate world and knowing your strengths
• HFT - High functioning Teams
• "The Veil" 🔜
• Lofi Beats

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Just a reminder, the 3FUniverse is not an official page for the DoD.  

The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

Jeff and Nick sit down and talk about transitioning out of the military, egos, wild interviews, Elon Musk, whiskey, Evan Koebel, Brian Childers, David Goggins, Joe Rogan, beer, the Dallas ✭ Cowboys, and more.  

The first but definitely not last interview with a military retiree for the show.  Listen for Nick's daughter, Nixy, as she makes a cameo and some noise randomly thru the first 30 minutes 🥰

Covered in this episode:

• Jeff's intro 6:30
• What's your "Why" 12:45
• Nixy 🦚 15:04
• 💙 being a Functional 16:40
• Nick's family is trying to con him into getting a pet hamster 20:00
• "Be yourself" Evan Koebel 39:20
• Flexibility is the Key to Air Power 41:40
• TARGET IS ON 🔥 44:30
• Familiarity is worth 💰46:15
• Interviews are not just about you 48:00
• Get your 👣 in the door 49:20
• ❤️ of podcasts/David Goggins 58:44
• Elon Musk Twitter 1 hr
• Jeff's Priorities now/family first 1:10:10 
• Favorite Dallas Cowboy ✭ currently 1:18
• Favorite Dallas Cowboy ✭ of all time 1:19
• Favorite ☕️ Coffee 1:19:30
• Favorite 🍺 beer 1:21:14
• favorite 🥃 Whiskey 1:22:20

As always, share, like and subscribe and check out the 3FU Facebook page to stay up to date with the podcast and upcoming events!

Just a reminder, the 3FUniverse is not an official page for the DoD.  

The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

Mike and Nick hash it out and discuss lots of hot takes to include:

• a "social pillar" of influence
•  Phone calls are the new handwritten letters
• Mike's upbringing in Cocoa Beach, Florida
• The origins of his family and the Space Shuttle 🚀 
• His incredible career and multiple PCSs
• His retrain story
• KDPs, and Vectoring
• Whose his favorite UTM and why is it Brian Childers?
• The culture shift of SNCOs
• Glass ceilings?
• One Memory to define his career: The NWO and Fight Club
• The culture of one versus team, STOP BEING SELFISH!

Incredible episode, you are going to LOVE this one.

As always, share, like and subscribe and check out the 3FU Facebook page to stay up to date with the podcast and upcoming events!

Just a reminder, the 3FUniverse is not an official page for the DoD.  

The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

Steve wants you to know, it's pronounced: Muh-Lah-Nuh-fee

Just a note: The audio got cutoff a bit in all the excitement so the show seems to start abruptly ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Steve talks about how he served active duty, the Guard, Reserve and ART positions.  Later on we tackle ‘trolls’ and messaging.  Finally, he nonchalantly drops an offer of $20K to join the reserves from active duty.  Good grief 🤨
 
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𝙽𝚂𝙵𝚆 language: Steve drops a few S bombs here and there. 😬🙊

Just a reminder, the 3FUniverse is not an official page for the DoD.  

The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

Nick has an intimate conversation with Kevin Severy about his background, Anxiety, ADHD, experiences with Mental Health, medications, and helping with the future of the AFSC.  The two also discuss how the 3F2 Resiliency group might make headway in improving the force.  Nick of course complains about Comm training.  It's only natural 😁

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As always, share, like and subscribe and check out the 3FU Facebook page to stay up to date with the podcast and upcoming events!

Just a reminder, the 3FUniverse is not an official page for the DoD.  

The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

Nick sits down with friend of the show and reoccurring guest TSgt Eli Brown.  This interview lasts about 45 minutes and the guys talk about work/life balance, prioritizing time, Eli's favorite moments from the podcast with the CFM, and the two discuss what its like for Nick as a functional, and more!

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As always, share, like and subscribe and check out the 3FU Facebook page to stay up to date with the podcast and upcoming events!

Just a reminder, the 3FUniverse is not an official page for the DoD.  

The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

Nick sits down with the 3F2X1 career field manager, Chief Master Sergeant Eric Johnson.  This interview lasts about 90 minutes and hits these questions and more:

•  Why would anyone take this job in the middle of the craziness?  
• What's your vision of the future for 3F2s?  
• What's up with your obsession with the Incredible Hulk?  
• What's up with those retrain quotas?
• Can we require certifications at each rank level?
• How can we ensure SSgt's are not functional and base training managers when there are Senior NCOs at those bases?
• What's the likelihood we (active duty) can get back into the education office?
• How can we align our career field better to take advantage of civilian opportunities

Out of these questions came many conversations about emotional intelligence, priorities, what you can do as a functional to help your team, and far more. 

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As always, share, like and subscribe and check out the 3FU Facebook page to stay up to date with the podcast and upcoming events!

Just a reminder, the 3FUniverse is not an official page for the DoD.  

The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

A very fun impromptu start to  Season 3 begins with Michael and Nick recapping how the past two years have been and what they have both been up to.  Michael, a guest on the first season dives into topics with Nick such as making MSgt, music, culture and food in the UK, and the two discuss  living in a simulation and Puckett's new found breathalyzer that he carries to be a more responsible person!  This one is off the cuff and the more you listen, the more you might laugh alongside the pair of UTMs. 

This episode is brought to you by the letter U, T, and M 😉

WARNING:
🛑 It is not usual for the podcast to have curse words but in this very LIVE recording, Mike dropped a few profanities so please be aware of the explicit rating for this episode 🛑

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Disclaimer: The appearance of external links on this site doesn’t constitute an official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Air Force. The podcasts on this site are individually owned and don’t necessarily represent Air Force positions, strategies or opinions.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast

In the finale to season 2 😳, Nick Perez gathers up some of the Grand Forks Air Force Base crew, and records at the North Spark Defense Lab ⚙️ to do an experiment in team building.  Can team building be fun and not forced?  The team has a funny conversation with lead off questions...and sometimes the conversation veers into some strange places.  Be prepared for lots of U-S-H-E-R R-A-Y-M-O-N-D 🕺 references, we make culture and we connect here!  LETS GO!

COMING SOON:
⚡️Season 3 will steer the podcast 🎤into new territory ✨
-Micro podcasts with thoughts from Nick as he traverses the retirement transition
-Interviews with Learning & Development Professionals
- Interviews with retired or soon to be retired Military sharing their experiences on the transition and sectors they work for. 
- More of the 3F2 personalities you love and want to know 🥰

Starring: Brian Childers, Nicole Pope, Ella Powell, Cory Williams, Twon Williams, Joshua Paul, and of course, your host, Nick Perez / T.D. 👊🏼🧼

Some topics from today's episode:

• DAFI 36-2670 ASMR 🤫
• It's 1997, it's 7 o clock on the dot, what is Usher Raymond doing? 
• What UTM is most likely to lead a double life?
• Which UTM is most likely to be a millionaire when they leave the military?
• WHERE IS THE MAINTENANCE MANNING?! 😠
• Treasure is hidden where did I hide it?
• Treasure is hidden, where did Cory hide it?
• Mortal Kombat or Super Smash Bros?
• If you could give one piece of advice to the 3FU or anyone around the table, what would it be?  (roundtable question)
• Top 5 albums / Nick is disqualified from the top 5 album discussion
• Nicole Pope's idea for the future of 3F2s

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#innovation #leadership #connectedness #podcasting #3F2 #3FUniverse #TRNG #UTMNWO #culture #cultivatingculture #futureAirmen #diversity #StrongOpinions #professionaldevelopment #authentic #success #AirForce #collaboration #opportunity 
#SelfCare #survivorsofsuicide #servantleadership #teambuilding

This podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout and is available on most major podcast providers.

Disclaimer: The appearance of external links on this site doesn’t constitute an official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Air Force. The podcasts on this site are individually owned and don’t necessarily represent Air Force positions, strategies or opinions.

Be a ⭐️ of the 👽 3FUniverse🪐

Created, funded and hosted by Nick Perez 🧼👊🏼

3Funiverse intro and outro theme music by the talented Joshua Paul 👏 🎛

Not an official DoD Podcast