Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier welcomes the first still-in-service General Officer to the show. Maj Gen Alice Trevino gives a run down on of what a change agent does within the Contracting profession.

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Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(02:36) What are some of the tools you use to effectively lead such a geographically dispersed mission?

(05:05) How to be a change agent

(16:33) What do Contracting Officers do?

(20:47) Why do they deploy?

(24:28) Biggest rewards & challenges of her career

(30:18) Resourceful Contracting

(39:23) What do Generals look for in a newly comissioned 2LT?

(41:45) Unique advice for cadets

Andrew Cormier 

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

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Gen Alice Trevino

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-t-834a6414

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with MSgt Michael Walsh to get an enlisted member's perspective on leadership.

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Time Stamps

(00:00) Your uniform is your business card - First Impressions

(09:03) How do we turn Compliance into Commitment?

(16:05) The infamous Campaign Cover - AF BMT vs. MC Boot Camp

(24:30) How could a stronger culture affect our fighting force?

(27:30) Why do MTIs wear their cover's tilted forward?

(30:53) Unique advice for future officers

Andrew Cormier 

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

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with the first enlisted guest of the show MSgt Michael Walsh to hear some leadership lessons from the enlisted side. Make sure to listen to part 2!

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) Intro

(03:04) What is your why?

(08:01) What is Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE)?

(13:14) What is it like interacting with your commander as an enlisted member?

(15:40) How do interactions with your commander change as you promoted?

(19:40) How to navigate frat?

(21:44) Example of a strong leader

(24:33) Example of a weak leader

(32:02) Why become an MTI?

(39:15) Differences between BCT and BMT

Andrew Cormier 

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

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Ops Research Analyst Lt Col John Miller to advertise the growing career field of 15A.

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Time Stamps

(00:00) Intro

(05:16) How does the job change as you promote?

(07:58) Higher education opportunities

(09:17) What retains 15As?

(11:39) Examples of 15A projects

(18:34) Rewards and challenges in 15A

(21:51) Clearing up misconceptions (lack of promotion)

(25:57) Advice of 15A hopefuls

Andrew Cormier 

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

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

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Missileer Nicholas Conover to dispel some misconceptions about the Missileer career field. 

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

Your host Andrew Cormier welcomes Col (ret) Darrel Whitcomb to FTZ. Col Whitcomb is a 1969 grad who flew in Southeast Asia as a forward air controller in the OV-10 aircraft. We touch on topics including what it was like to be in the first war USAFA cadets were a part of, strong and weak operational examples of leadership, and he even lets a few war stories loose.

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

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

Your host Andrew Cormier welcomes Col (ret) Darrel Whitcomb to FTZ. Col Whitcomb is a a 1969 grad who flew in Southeast Asia as forward air controller in the OV-10 aircraft. We touch on topics including what it was like to be in the first war USAFA cadets were apart of, strong and weak operational examples of leadership, and lets a few war stories loose. 

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

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

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with 2011 Air Force Academy grad Chase Lane to discuss the ins and outs of management consultant.

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

(06:25) What does a management consultant do?

(10:57) Major Challenge/ Reward in the field

(16:10) Where do you see grads excelling/struggling?

(23:45) Breadth of knowledge vs. experts

(28:28) Advice for separating

(34:08) Advice for people looking to be a management consultant

Andrew Cormier

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

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

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Chase Lane

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaselane

Zoomies get ready for another installment of the show, today we welcome back the newly promoted Lt Col Ryan Rutter. Today, however, we aren’t talking about flying or the A-10, rather we will be discussing different financial tools and strategies available to military members. Please note that neither Lt Col Rutter nor I am formally educated on this topic and are not legally certified to give financial advice, so please consider the content of the episode our opinions. In this episode, we discuss all the different types of pay and pay bonuses you could receive, deductions and other taxes to be aware of, military retirement vehicles and benefits, and lots more. Tune in for all the details, thanks for listening!

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

Links to resources

- American Express Platinum: Apply for an American Express Card with this link. With your new Card, you could earn a welcome bonus. https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/ANDRECLJcj?xl=cp19

- American Express Blue Cash: Apply for an American Express Card with this link. With your new Card, you could earn a welcome bonus. https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/ANDRECWv5E?xl=cp19

- Chase Sapphire Reserve: Earn 60,000 bonus points with Chase Sapphire Reserve. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19/Q2D6BI5AWD

- Discover Student:  Earn $100 https://refer.discover.com/s/a77szs

Books

- Simple Path to Wealth: https://a.co/d/4ia8kPA

- Psychology of Money: https://a.co/d/e4DN1hh

- Choose Fi: https://a.co/d/05KeXB0

- Your Money or Your Life: https://a.co/d/eKuXWGN

Websites

- MyPay: https://mypay.dfas.mil/#/

- TSP: https://www.tsp.gov

- Personal Capital: https://www.empower.com/empower-personal-wealth-transition?utm_source=pcap&utm_medium=referral

- Every Dollar: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3eGfBhCeARIsACpJNU_7l4bI36seqS-eDRPbfPpkBAwlrKxWbXeH5cjcORmVNJ9ygBe49ocaAlF4EALw_wcB

- Choose FI: https://www.choosefi.com

Podcasts 

- Choose FI: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NIvOEIbBObyodPmW1EVD1?si=583612eaf69140f4

- Military Money Manual: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oKemlYqP1XjVBlwfeegdW?si=b3560020cd0949b5

Zoomies! Welcome back to the second episode of the DFM series where we welcome Mr. Russ Long of Long Capture to the show. He is a 2012 grad who spent 5 years as a contracting officer and went on to separate and become the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company. Tune in for all the details, thanks for listening!

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Link to other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jPjWzVEI7dPoIxrHnugcM?si=TQ9V4gA5Rb-hsThpEzOBxg