FUEL

434th Air Refueling Wing

Welcome to the FUEL podcast hosted by the 434th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. read less
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FUEL EP 8
Nov 5 2024
FUEL EP 8
Dr. Heather Hayden, Deputy Executive Director for Digital Transformation at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers Headquarters, talks about overcoming hurdles by communicating well. The Propel Leadership Development Continuum strives to develop leaders who write, speak and behave consistently with a heart of service to their team, NAVSEA, the Navy, and the nation. Each month, FUEL gives you up close and personal access to NAVSEA thought leaders who have been there, done that and are ready to tell their stories, ready to invest in you. So, whether you're interested in learning what leadership is all about, or you've been a leader for years, we're all on an ongoing professional journey, which requires FUEL.

Episodes

FUEL EP 8
Nov 5 2024
FUEL EP 8
Dr. Heather Hayden, Deputy Executive Director for Digital Transformation at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers Headquarters, talks about overcoming hurdles by communicating well. The Propel Leadership Development Continuum strives to develop leaders who write, speak and behave consistently with a heart of service to their team, NAVSEA, the Navy, and the nation. Each month, FUEL gives you up close and personal access to NAVSEA thought leaders who have been there, done that and are ready to tell their stories, ready to invest in you. So, whether you're interested in learning what leadership is all about, or you've been a leader for years, we're all on an ongoing professional journey, which requires FUEL.
FUEL - Episode 23
Jun 7 2024
FUEL - Episode 23
On this episode of FUEL we sit down with Lt. Johnson, the Wing Project Officer for the Air Force Assistance Fund to talk about what it is, and how you can get involved and donate. We also sit down with some of our safety reps to talk about the 101 critical days of summer and some safety tips to help mitigate risk this summer.
FUEL - Episode 22
May 3 2024
FUEL - Episode 22
On this episode of FUEL, we sit down with Julie Thompson who is the lead mentor for the Commanders Key Support Program to discuss the rebranding of the program, as well as Lt. Col. Dave Borden to get to know the new Mission Support Group commander a little better.
FUEL - Episode 21
Feb 2 2024
FUEL - Episode 21
On this episode of FUEL, we sit down with the new 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Van Thai.
FUEL Episode 20
Jan 5 2024
FUEL Episode 20
On this episode of FUEL, we sit down with MSgt Jordi Saunders to discuss the immense amount of travel benefits available to our Airmen and their family.
FUEL - Episode 19
Dec 1 2023
FUEL - Episode 19
FUEL is the official podcast of the 434th Air Refueling Wing. In this episode, the 434th Wing Inspector General, Col. Kyle Cioffero, talks about readiness and being ready at a moment's notice to deploy.
FUEL Episode 18
Oct 28 2022
FUEL Episode 18
On this episode of FUEL, Outgoing 434th Wing Command Chief chats with the 434th Air Refueling Wing's new Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Jensenius
FUEL - Episode 17
Sep 8 2022
FUEL - Episode 17
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks is on the opposite side of the interview as we ask him questions about his time with the 434th for his last podcast as his final days at Grissom draw near.
FUEL Episode 16
Aug 4 2022
FUEL Episode 16
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with 434th Maintenance Group Superintendent, Chief Kevin Cassidy to discuss how attitude plays a role in our success and moral as Airmen.
FUEL - Episode 15
Jul 7 2022
FUEL - Episode 15
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with 2nd Lieutenant Robert Grasmick who is a prior enlisted Airman, and Tech Sgt. Jaclyn Hyman who is in the process of commissioning to talk about their journey from enlisted to officer.
FUEL - Episode 14
Jun 1 2022
FUEL - Episode 14
What does a First Sgt. actually do, and what is their role in the unit? After receiving a "FUEL for thought" listener suggested topic, Chief Parks sits down with Wing Resiliency First Sgt. Master Sgt. Ben Mota and additional duty First Sgt. Senior Master Sgt. Zach Chapin to answer just that.
FUEL Episode 13
May 11 2022
FUEL Episode 13
On this episode Master Sgt. Kerry Tromba and Staff Sgt. Jonah Douglas join Chief Parks to answer different questions and discuss a multitude of topics, ranging from changes in the Air Force to what we wish we would have known about when we joined. The podcast also introduces a new segment "FUEL for thought" where we have a discussion about listener submitted questions or topics.
FUEL - Episode 12
Mar 30 2022
FUEL - Episode 12
On the one year anniversary of the FUEL podcast Chief Parks sits down with our first ever guest on the show, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. Thom Pemberton to discuss the past year.
FUEL - Episode 11
Mar 2 2022
FUEL - Episode 11
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Tech Sgt. Jordi Saunders to discuss his journey as a first generation Airman as well as his role as the Development and Training Flight Chief.
FUEL - Episode 10
Feb 5 2022
FUEL - Episode 10
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Mission Support Group commander Col. Gretchen Wiltse to discuss how to bounce back and react when things don't go according to plan.
FUEL - Episode 9
Jan 5 2022
FUEL - Episode 9
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Parks sits down with Chief Master Sgt. Richard Scully to discuss his 35 year Air Force career that is coming to an end this month as he retires. Chief Scully spent his entire career with the exception of Basic Training and tech school at Grissom, and shares some of the valuable leadership lessons he learned over the years.
FUEL - Episode 8
Dec 2 2021
FUEL - Episode 8
On this episode of FUEL, Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with the 434th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, Col. Frederick Kuehn to discuss his journey to Grissom and how helping others adds value to your life.
FUEL - Episode 7
Oct 28 2021
FUEL - Episode 7
On this special Halloween edition of FUEL, Chief Master Sgt. Parks sits down with paranormal investigator, Craig Petroswsky to talk about some paranormal activity on Grissom.
FUEL - Episode 6
Oct 15 2021
FUEL - Episode 6
On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Grissom's Director of Physiological Health, Erin Michael Joliff to talk about some of the struggles our Airmen are facing and how we can address them, as well as become better supervisors and leaders by getting to know our people on a personal level.
FUEL - Episode 5
Sep 10 2021
FUEL - Episode 5
On this episode of FUEL Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Parks sits down with Col. (Dr.) William Bray, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron to talk about the COVID vaccine and answer a few questions. Chief Parks also sits down with Chaplain (Capt.) Blake Campbell and Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver to talk about the passing of one of our Marine brothers and how it has impacted them.