From the countryside of Colombia to Queens, New York this Flightline Expediter is not mad he is just passionate. Meet Christian Marquez, a newly selected Master Sergeant who values his team and keeps a Fast and Furious like tight knit circle. If you want to know where to get Chinese Food and good New York pizza at he is your guy. Christian values hard work out of himself and others...I know his father is proud.

Meet my next guest Jennifer Rogers who is a Commanding Officer with a unique perspective. She is a University of Texas graduate who is hooking her Maintenance professionals by listening, holding high standards, and taking care of them. Listen to her Air Force journey that is deeply rooted in the family business.

From working hard on a farm in Texas, Colton Fite has set some goals for himself. Then after further evaluation he redefined his goals and started over again and then did it yet again. Careful not to be defined by any one thing, Colton is moving forward in life, starting with his marriage and education at the forefront. Listen to this 23 year old trying to make his way.

Landon Elliot comes by the lab and shares his unique maintenance experience right before changing locations. His journey has taken him from Spokane, Washington to Okinawa, Japan with some interesting pit stops that include India. This humble and dedicated leader is the Shogun Wing's Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Sit back and listen to one of our Maintenance pros as he finds balance at work and at home.

We have had a blend of both Enlisted and Officer perspectives on this podcast. In this episode we will hear from a Maintenance Professional who lived both lives. Tyler Gibson shares his personal stories about adversity, hard work and family. This maintenance way of life is changing and he is one of these influential leaders ushering this change along.

The person you are now will likely be different in ten years. This Shirt brings a dynamic background and a perspective that spans the globe. Taking care of those who are focused on mission execution is what Allen Limjoco brings to the fight. Listen to this motivated leader who genuinely cares for others. Northside, Strongside!

My next guest leads one of the most diverse aircraft maintenance squadrons in the Air Force. Hailing from a small border town he shows respect and honor to his family by continuing a legacy of hard work, never forgetting where he came from. Lieutenant Colonel Perez is a natural leader, how could he not with the support base he has. Both he and his wife serve and sacrifice in order to live this maintenance life.

Our Deputy is one of the most unique Maintenance Officers I have ever met. His perspective can give insight into different ways to get things accomplished. He is a three time Squadron Commander, Kadena alumni, former professor, and most importantly a family man.

Our next generation leaders are here. It is a blast watching them get after it with a blend of tenacity and humility. Our Group's Company Grade Officers are hungry to lead, serve, and elevate our mission while taking care of our Airmen. Meet one of our Bleed Blue Bat Lieutenants who in next up to mic.

When you think of a maintenance Chief what does that look like? To me it looks a lot like Chief Wiessner. Only the third Weapons professional to serve in the highest Enlisted grade but believe me, she is raising the next generation to break that artificial mold. She shares an inspiring story about how she came up in this maintenance world and how her upbringing prepared her for what lay ahead.