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.

This fourth of July weekend we celebrate our countries 245th birthday. We also get a double tap of episodes showcasing amazing Airmen and people. Malisha Rickerson from St. Petersburg, Florida represents not only the biggest, baddest, and best Munitions Squadron in the world, she represents the United States, the Air Force, a proud Haitian background and her family. Listen to her experience prior to Kadena and how she is navigating life at her first duty station. Her presence motivates me to ...

Welcome to season 2. A few times in my career I have been cursory with younger Airmen. Many of the times I found myself doing this I was proven wrong and more so humbled. I would like to introduce you to two Airmen who took a different road before starting their Air Force careers. Stephen Campbell and Joshua Colliluori have maturity and experience to offer. Listen to these Shogun maintainers as they represent the Component Maintenance Squadron's Precision Measurement and Equipment Labor...

As the season comes to a close I get a chance to interview my boss, William F. Ray. With a change of command happening in 48 hours I get a chance to say good bye with the person who pushed me to start this podcast. The Air Force operates in the sliding door world of constant change. As this door slides closed other opportunities emerge, bottle necks change, and work in progress is altered. Thank you for rallying our team to fly a lot and take care of Airmen.

You can hear his voice from the other side of the building. James Cash has the discipline and drive that is unrivaled. His path has not been easy and I am sure he would not have had it any other way. From an Airmen on the Kadena flight line to being a Chief Master Sergeant and now, our Civilian Deputy Group Commander. This episode is filled with his raw delivery and lessons learned. Listen to one of those people who commands respect and people flock to for advice. Listen to my friend an...

We have all heard the war cry of AMMO. If you ain't AMMO you ain't...you finish the sentence. Scott Layne is one of most influential leaders in our Group. The Senior is from West, Virginia and left his small town to move up the civilian management chain. Ten or so years later he heard his nation call and he answered. Listen to the man who inspires his Airmen so much they overwhelmingly sent emails, messages and told me face to face that I HAVE to interview.