Breaking down barriers and bridging the gap between the DoD and industry. Maj Ryan Nichol and Lt Andrew Cuccia, both DVP Cohort 11 alumni, discuss their Silicon Valley experience and what they learned during their fellowship.

Reach 797 was in Germany when their mission unexpectedly changed--a high priority medical evacuation. The aircrew and 18 medical personnel flew 8,000 miles, over 19 hours, nonstop from Bagram to San Antonio, Texas to deliver Ryan, an injured Army ranger, into the care of Brooks Army Medical Center. Ryan, his wife Asia, and the crewmembers reconvened on Zoom to recap the harrowing journey.

Want to know what it's like to work at Bedrock? Maj Ryan Nichol sits down with Bedrock's most recent interns, discussing the opportunities, the venue, how to apply, and the skills you'd learn by working at Dover AFB's spark lab!

In August 2021, C-17's conducted the largest aerial evacuation of civilians in American history from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dover AFB's 3d Airlift Squadron played a vital role in this historic operation. 1st Lt Steve Miller sits down with pilots and loadmasters from the Third to discuss their harrowing flights and the C-17's unique capabilities.

Cameron Kinley, USNA '21, joins The Bedrock Podcast to talk about his experience as class president and football team captain on his journey to the NFL.

What is the Area Defense Counsel? Area Defense Counsel Capt Eshawn Rawlley sits down with MSgt Jason Smith, 436 MXG First Sergeant, to discuss the role of the ADC for all Airmen. The conversation touches on the role of the ADC, responsibilities of Airmen, and creativity in defense arguments.

Two Air Force reserve pilots talk service, side hustles and success. Major Packy Hill, former Chief Innovation Officer and Jason Depew, an Air Force reserve officer, major airline pilot, and serial entrepreneur discuss various topics from flying to innovation.

Col. Matthew Jones (436 AW/CC) and Col. Corey Simmons (60 AMW/CC), lifelong friends and colleagues, give their thoughts on leadership during times of crisis and how they have successfully led airmen through difficult times. They also discuss the profound impact personal and professional relationships have had on their Air Force careers.

Charlie Walker, owner and project manager of the Night Fright C-47 restoration project, discusses the history and restoration of one of the most successful planes ever built with 1st Lt Steven Miller, 3d Airlift Squadron pilot. The C-47 Night Fright was stationed at RAF Membury and assigned to the 436th Troup Carrier Group, the ancestor of Dover’s 436th Operations Group.

SrA Essence Madison from the Diversity and Inclusivity Working Group join the Bedrock Podcast to have an open discussion with SMSgt Daniel Hall III, 436th OSS SQ Superintendent, about unconscious bias.