Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier Sits down with Col Beth Makros to discuss

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(04:58) Mission of the B2 relative to other bombers

(11:54) What can a sortie look like?

(16:08) What can an exciting or boring sortie be like?

(18:33) Passing time on long sorties

(20:02) What is it like to have stealth capabilities as your only defense

(22:10) How does sound play into stealth?

(24:54) Training pipeline for bombers

(28:31) What is the stress like of flying an extremely expensive asset?

(31:22) Why are there so few bomber fleets internationally?

(35:38) Difference between B-1 and B-2 capabilities/weapons

(38:18) Misconceptions about the bomber community

(41:10) Advice for cadets

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Col Beth Makros

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-makros-ph-d-7428737a 

Host of FTZ sits down with Maj Gen (Ret) Allan Day to discuss some leadership topics like finding alignment in an organization and how hard work and curiosity encourage lifelong learning.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(05:45) What does it mean to be a lifelong learner?

(10:00) How to allocate learning time

(15:00) The importance of logistics

(16:13) What behaviors encourage lifelong learning?

(19:21) Balance between learning and doing

(22:42) Finding higher alignment in an organization

(29:56) Using that alignment to get people to cooperate

(34:08) 4 Lever Leadership Model

(39:10) Climate vs. Culture

(43:22) How diversity of thought will help us with the future fight

(58:06) Advice for cadets

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Maj Gen (Ret) Allan Day

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/allaneday

Link to Art of the Possible methodology: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_sustainment_ctr/publication/afsch60-101/afsch60-101.pdf

Book Links

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(02:49) What is the mobility mission set?

(10:24) What does a sortie look like?

(13:52) Breadth vs. Depth

(18:05) What is it like to work with a crew?

(23:46) Getting inputs from boom operators

(27:35) Funny interactions while refueling

(30:04) Behind the Light Switch

(40:49) Advice for Cadets

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Col Derek Salmi

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-salmi-b2504890

Behind the Light Switch: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Switch-Toward-Theory-Mobility/dp/B08P2CPYX1 

Host of FTZ sits down with Lt Gen (Ret) Joe "Gus" Guastella to discuss the importance of airpower, and how the Air Force needs to reposture in order to be ready for the future fight.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(02:30) What made you appreciate airpower?

(05:35) War Story in the Middle East

(13:22) Repostruing for the future fight and decommissioning the A-10

(20:43) Agile Combat Employment

(26:52) How important is joint compatibility?

(32:38) How about combined compatibility?

(37:07) How will the US meet the demand for Airpower?

(44:48) Why are there so few bomber fleets globally?

(47:40) Advice for Cadets

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Lt Gen (Ret) Joseph Guastella

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https: //www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-gus-guastella-lt-gen-usaf-ret-aa321877

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with USAFA grad Navy SEAL Capt John Doolittle to discuss the power of doing things for others and how to look out for your buddies in difficult times.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(05:00) What made you join the Navy out of the Academy?

(12:06) Swim across the English Channel for Petty Officer Roberts

(18:35) Looking for adversity to help memorialize something important to you

(21:43) Frogman Swim on the Florida coast for the SEAL foundation

(28:06) Look out for your buddies going through hard times

(37:15) Ask your buddies how they're sleeping

(39:18) Cmdr Job Price being memorialized on the Wall of the Fallen

(43:00) Advice for future officers

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Capt John Doolittle

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-doolittle

Website: https://johndoolittle.com

KAATSU: https://kaatsu.com

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with current Commandant of Cadets Brig Gen Paul Moga to discuss the F-22, leadership, and some harsh realities of national defense.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(07:00) How job drops used to go

(09:20) How to distinguish yourself as a pilot

(16:05) Showing capabilities of the F-22

(19:54) Serving the PA mission as a Demo Pilot

(23:25) Changing Academy Culture as a Commandant

(29:00) Is the Cadet Wing moving in the right direction?

(31:20) How are decisions made regarding the status of the wing? (civvies in Mitch's)

(36:15) Commanding a cadet wing vs. an operational wing

(37:50) How to get selected as Commandant

(40:26) What do we need to know about the future conflict?

(45:48) How are cadets being prepared for the future fight?

(48:52) How does the US beat quantity with quality?

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Brig Gen Paul Moga

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-moga-b901203a

Instagram: @usafacommandant

Host of FTZ sits down with Col (Ret) Kim "KC" Campbell to discuss her famous mission and how to perform your best under pressure!

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(02:58) Time at the Academy

(08:25) Fighter pilot vs. female fighter pilot

(11:50) Identity and success

(14:55) Confidence in the aircraft

(15:59) Mission over Baghdad

(21:42) Importance of CAS

(26:35) How it affected the rest of her career

(30:54) Accountability in the A-10 community

(33:28) Importance of mentorship

(35:58) Coaching at Victory Strategies

(42:00) Advice for cadets

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Col (Ret) Kim Campbell

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kc-campbell

Instagram: kchawg987

Website: https://kim-kc-campbell.com

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with 2018 Air Force Times Airman of the Year, Maj Julian "Cosmo" Gluck, to talk about leadership lessons and share funny stories from the Air Force Academy and to go on a deep dive into how cadets and graduates can contribute to their communities as volunteers and leaders.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(04:27) What is a NARP?

(09:04) What do you sacrifice to achieve what you do

(12:32) What keeps you going?

(15:05) What were you involved with at the Academy?

(23:30) Class year on PC shirts

(34:20) Military and Non-profits

(43:06) How can a Political Science education come in handy as a pilot?

(57:34) Advice for future officers

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Maj Julian Gluck LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliangluck/⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠@JulianRGluck

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with recent Air Force Academy grads Paul and Alison Yang to discuss separating from the Air Force as junior officers with the help from the transitioning company Cameron-Brooks.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(05:10) Marriage in the military

(16:27) What does Cameron Brooks do?

(25:15) How does Spencer Stuart do to replace C-Suite members?

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Paul Yang

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljyang

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Alison Yang

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmyang