The Drop

By 130th Airlift Wing

The Drop episodes

September 16 The Drop Ep. 50 - Work Life Balance and September UTA
In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of September and have a conversation about Work Life Balance.  
Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, Col Ryan Harrah, 130th AW Deputy Wing Commander, and 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King.  
We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
18 min
July 30 The Drop Ep. 49 - Readiness and August UTA
In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of August and have a conversation about Readiness.
Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Col. Christopher Croson, Mission Support Group Commander.
We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
21 min
June 04 The Drop Ep. 48 - Community Action Team (CAT) and June UTA
In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of June and have a conversation about the Community Action Team (CAT).
Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Mrs. Jessica Deffendall, Chairman of the Community Action Team (CAT).
We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
15 min
April 29 The Drop Ep. 47 - Mental Health Awareness and May UTA
In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of May and have a conversation about mental health awareness. Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Mrs. Breyanna Baker-Meckley, Director of Psychological Health at the 130th Airlift Wing.
We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
18 min
April 09 The Drop Ep. 46 - Mission Execution & April UTA
In this episode, we will review highlights from the previous UTA, discuss upcoming events for this weekend, and lastly, have a conversation about mission execution, the third priority set by our commander. Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Lt. Col John Zirkle, Commander of the 130th Airlift Squadron.
We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
21 min
March 05 The Drop Ep. 45 March Madness/Fitness at the 130th Airlift Wing
In this episode, 130th Airlift Wing commander Col. Richard Switzer and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King discuss their priorities for March 2026 Unit Training Assembly weekend. Lt. Col. Anna Sherrod, the Force Support Squadron Commander, joins to discuss fitness and health.
20 min
February 05 The Drop Ep. 44 February UTA & Airmen Development
In this episode, 130th Airlift Wing commander Col. Richard Switzer and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King discuss their priorities for February 2026 Unit Training Assembly weekend. Additionally, they discuss the topic of Airmen Development with the unit.
18 min
January 08 The Drop Ep. 43 - C.D.S.: January UTA
In this abbreviated episode, we hear from Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King, 130th AW Command Chief, discusses the wing priorities during January UTA.
25 min
September 30, 2025 The Drop Ep. 42 - C.D.S.: October UTA
In this abbreviated episode, we hear from Col. Bryan Preece, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Richard Switzer, 130th AW Deputy Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King, 130th AW Command Chief, discusses the wing priorities during October UTA.
13 min
September 04, 2025 The Drop Ep. 41 - C.D.S.: September UTA
In this abbreviated episode, we hear from Col. Bryan Preece, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Richard Switzer, 130th AW Deputy Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King, 130th AW Command Chief, discusses the wing priorities during September UTA.
13 min

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The Drop, the official podcast of the 130th Airlift Wing, chronicles the efforts of the Airmen, and Civilian employees that live work and defend or communities, state, and nation.