Living a Maintenance Life

Special shout out to Derrick Brooke who has dedicated his efforts to running the process improvement team. This maintenance professional is never satisfied with the status quo. He seeks ways to get after efficiencies, tears down roadblocks, and guide others to think outside the box.

Here are three ruthless money making resilient smart asses. Eddy Odongpinyokene, Chris Santos and Devin Meek have different backgrounds and work in different squadrons but if you need something to get done...get them. Like most Crew Chiefs they are unapologetic grinders. One of my favorite episodes to produce. Take a listen.

Usually this podcast is 18th Maintenance Group specific but after meeting Garrett Bodie I learned that some expansion was needed. This maintenance professional serves across the flight line in the the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron. He was raised by good parents which in turn, led him down a path to be a good person. His hard working father also served in the Air Force and blazed a maintenance path for him to follow. From working in a furniture store to making a decision to join, this son was gu...

The second you meet Alex Pagano you know that he is a mover and shaker. He motivates and inspires those around him. His story starts in New Jersey as a young hockey player who loved the aviation industry. Then fast forward a few years and he is making changes felt all across the Air Force and just as importantly, with his teammates. It was a pleasure to sit in the lab with him. Take a listen!

This episode is about a family who has had, and will have, vastly different Air Force experiences. Meet Dave Harvey, a Chief entering his final year in service as a Maintenance Professional and his daughter, Kaylynn Harvey, a Lieutenant entering her first year as a Maintenance Professional. Listen to their thought processes and experiences as the sun sets on one career and rises for another. Enjoy.

Sometimes it takes a team of three and that holds true for weapons professionals. They roll out in packs and have each other's backs. Andrey Pohorelow, Matthew Curiale, and Simon Delaney tell their stories about the flight line and now the back shop. Representing one of the most close knit teams in maintenance, these teammates arrange an opportunity for others to die for their country.

Listen a very distinct and close knit maintenance community, MFE or the Props Mafia, always fire it up! This panel was awesome in highlighting what growing up as an Engine professional was like for Tim Blas, Earl Denham, and Chris Hutson. Representing each enlisted tier these guys are proud as hell and funny to listen to. Enjoy!

This Aggie turned AMMO boss represents the biggest, baddest, and best Munitions Squadron in the Air Force. Along the way he endured a fair share of personal and professional adversities. Those experiences led him to his amazing teammate as well as showed him how to lead during the most difficult times. Ladies and gentlemen Daniel Gebhardt, a person I get the privilege to serve alongside here in the ZZ Maintenance Group.

Diamonds provide a unique perspective to their organizations. Again, there is no mold for what a maintenance professional is. We are unique and bring different skillsets to the fight. Here are three First Sergeant who come from a variety of different backgrounds that are taking care of those Living a Maintenance Life. Listen and enjoy.

They say that danger is no stranger to an AGE ranger. Abelardo Salinas is living his best life with his wife and new born child. His parents came to the states to give him a better life and he took advantage. Listen to this California native as he shares his maintenance life.