FUEL

What does a First Sgt. actually do, and what is their role in the unit?

After receiving a "FUEL for thought" listener suggested topic, Chief Parks sits down with Wing Resiliency First Sgt. Master Sgt. Ben Mota and additional duty First Sgt. Senior Master Sgt. Zach Chapin to answer just that.

On this episode Master Sgt. Kerry Tromba and Staff Sgt. Jonah Douglas join Chief Parks to answer different questions and discuss a multitude of topics, ranging from changes in the Air Force to what we wish we would have known about when we joined. The podcast also introduces a new segment "FUEL for thought" where we have a discussion about listener submitted questions or topics.

On the one year anniversary of the FUEL podcast Chief Parks sits down with our first ever guest on the show, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. Thom Pemberton to discuss the past year.

On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Tech Sgt. Jordi Saunders to discuss his journey as a first generation Airman as well as his role as the Development and Training Flight Chief.

On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Mission Support Group commander Col. Gretchen Wiltse to discuss how to bounce back and react when things don't go according to plan.

On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Chief Master Sgt. Richard Scully to discuss his 35 year Air Force career that is coming to an end this month as he retires. Chief Scully spent his entire career with the exception of Basic Training and tech school at Grissom, and shares some of the valuable leadership lessons he learned over the years.

On this episode of FUEL, Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with the 434th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, Col. Frederick Kuehn to discuss his journey to Grissom and how helping others adds value to your life.

On this special Halloween edition of FUEL, Chief Master Sgt. Parks sits down with paranormal investigator, Craig Petroswsky to talk about some paranormal activity on Grissom.

On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Grissom's Director of Physiological Health, Erin Michael Joliff to talk about some of the struggles our Airmen are facing and how we can address them, as well as become better supervisors and leaders by getting to know our people on a personal level.

On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Col. (Dr.) William Bray, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron to talk about the COVID vaccine and answer a few questions. Chief Parks also sits down with Chaplain (Capt.) Blake Campbell and Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver to talk about the passing of one of our Marine brothers and how it has impacted them.