It’s the 16th episode of The 1796 Podcast and we are extremely thrilled to be joined by General Duke Richardson.

General Richardson is the commander of Air Force Materiel Command.

The General will tell us all about Air Force Materiel command, what they do, and all the people that provide warfighting capabilities and equipment. He will fill us in on how Materiel Command delivers integrated capabilities while amplifying a warfighting culture. He will give us his leadership advice and… tell us what brought him to Tennessee.

Don’t miss episode 16 of The 1796 Podcast.

Join co-hosts Lt. Col. Marty Malone and Capt. Taylor Hall as they bring you inspiring interviews and exciting news from the Tennessee Military Department.

On Episode 15 of The 1796 Podcast we head to Clarksville, Tennessee and Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

We talk with Colonel Andy Jordon, and Command Sergeant Major Chad Stackpole. They are the garrison command team for Fort Campbell.

We get to hear about all the great men and women that work and serve at Fort Campbell. They dedicate tremendously to the defense of the nation.

You get to hear about lessons learned from many years of military experiences and a little history thrown in as well.

...On Episode 15 of The 1796 Podcast.

14th Episode of The 1796 Podcast:

We are elated to host Colonel Randy “LAZ” Gordon, Commander of Arnold Engineering Development Complex Headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He is a fighter pilot, a test pilot, a PhD and an all-around great guy. He will give us practical and historical information about Arnold Air Force Base, talk about what’s coming to the military by way of technology, and tell us about leadership and mentorship.

You don’t want to miss episode 14 of The 1796 Podcast.

Join co-hosts Lt. Col. Marty Malone and Capt. Taylor Hall as they bring you inspiring interviews and exciting news from the Tennessee Military Department.

It’s the lucky 13th episode of The 1796 Podcast and the team is excited with our lineup. We talk with Colonel Brandon Evans, the Commander of the 164th Airlift Wing in Memphis. He tells us about how the Air Force moves cargo all over the world and how the 164th does it with excellence. We also sit down with Colonel Cory Kinton, he is the commander of the 194th Engineering Brigade Headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. He educates us on the awesome missions of the Tennessee Army National Guard's engineering units. We also have our B.L.U.F. news segment.

You don’t want to miss lucky Episode 13 of The 1796 Podcast.

Join co-hosts Lt. Col. Marty Malone and Capt. Taylor Hall as they bring you inspiring interviews and exciting news from the Tennessee Military Department.

March's episode of The 1796 Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

We are honored to have with us Mr. Randy Boyd. He is the president of the University of Tennessee System which includes every campus in the system across the state. We talk with President Boyd about education and how that relates to those in the national guard.

We also sit down with state representative Jerome Moon. He represents state district 8 which includes the airmen and soldiers at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. He also sponsored the STRONG act and we talk about that and other topics.

And, as always, we have our Bottom Line Up Front (or, BLUF) news segment.

You don't want to miss Episode 12 of The 1796 Podcast. After you listen, please like, subscribe, give us a great rating, and most importantly... share with a friend. Thanks for listening.

The 1796 Podcast... The podcast by the Tennessee National Guard.

But this one goes to eleven! You guessed it. It’s the eleventh Episode of The 1796 Podcast. This month we dial it all the way up with the help of our most fascinating guests and instead of hosting new interviews this month, we have compiled some of the tastiest tidbits of leadership advice we have received over the last ten episodes. With an exceedingly capable assist from our engineer & editor, Technical Sergeant Hamm, the team has pulled together a compilation of the “greatest hits” of military mentorship you could hope to find anywhere. So, join co-hosts Lt. Col. Marty Malone, Capt. Taylor Hall, and Tech. Sgt. Hamm as they bring you inspiring interviews and exciting news from the Tennessee Military Department.

The 1796 Podcast Executive Producer and Co-host: Lieutenant Colonel Marty Malone

Producer and Co-host: Captain R. Taylor Hall

Mix Engineer and Editor: Technical Sergeant Leny Hamm

Assistant Producers: Captain Kealy Moriarty & Lieutenant Colonel Darrin Haas

Music by: Mr. Bradley Gray

Sound Design: Technical Sergeant Leny Hamm

Graphic Design: Mr. Rob Pennington

Video Promotion: Mr. Edgar Castro, Dr. William Jones

Social Media: Sergeant First Class Tim Cordeiro, Mr. Rob Pennington

Editor in Chief: Colonel Jim Reeves

All Aboard to Chattanooga! On the 10th Episode of The 1796 Podcast, we chat with Major Chris LaBanca, Commander of the 241st Engineering Installation Squadron located in Chattanooga, to discuss the 241st‘s enduring mission and the outstanding men and women who perform it. We also talk with Mr. Steven Thomas from the Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center. He is the center’s Director of Operations and tells us all about the interesting history of the Medal of Honor, links to Chattanooga, and mission of the Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Join co-hosts Lt. Col. Marty Malone and Capt. Taylor Hall as they bring you inspiring interviews and exciting news from the Tennessee Military Department

The 1796 Podcast Executive Producer and Co-host: Lieutenant Colonel Marty Malone

Producer and Co-host: Captain R. Taylor Hall

Mix Engineer and Editor: Technical Sergeant Leny Hamm

Assistant Producers: Captain Kealy Moriarty & Lieutenant Colonel Darrin Haas

Music by: Bradley Gray

Sound Design: Technical Sergeant Leny Hamm

Graphic Design: Mr. Rob Pennington

Video Promotion: Mr. Edgar Castro, Dr. William Jones

Social Media: Sergeant First Class Tim Cordeiro, Mr. Rob Pennington

Editor in Chief: Colonel Jim Reeves

Assistant Adjutants General - On the 9th Episode of The 1796 Podcast, Lieutenant Colonel Malone sits down with the Tennessee Air National Guard’s Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Col Jason Glass. Captain Hall gets in some talk-time with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Brigadier General Warner Ross, II. They both talk about the status of Tennessee’s service members and what they see in the National Guard’s future. Join The 1796 Podcast team as they bring you inspiring interviews and exciting news about the military and the Tennessee National Guard. You do not want to miss hearing from Tennessee’s Military leaders in the 9th installment of... The 1796 Podcast.

VETERANS - On the 8th Episode of The 1796 Podcast, as we approach Veterans Day, the team sits down with a true American hero. Captain (Ret) Jerry Neal was a B-24 and B-17 pilot during WWII who flew about 100 missions, 35 of which are considered "combat missions." His 3rd mission was ... D-Day where he ended up ditching in the English Channel. You'll want to listen to his amazing account. We then sit down with Tennessee's Commissioner of Veterans Services, Major General (Ret) Tommy Baker, to discuss the great services that his team brings to the table for Tennessee Veterans. Join co-hosts Lt.Col. Malone and Capt. Hall as they bring you inspiring interviews and exciting news about the military and the Tennessee National Guard.

On the 7th episode of The 1796 Podcast we talk all things... Cops.

We first sit down with Command Sergeant Major Michael Plemons in Etowah, Tennessee to discuss Army National Guard Military Police. We then go to Memphis to chat with Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Harvey about Air National Guard Security Forces. Whether you are interested in law enforcement, base defense, or combat patrol... sit down with a snack (box of donuts?) and a cup of coffee and enjoy this episode.