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UNSCRIPTED LIVES: A Long Blue Leadership Retrospective
The Long Blue Leadership podcast closes out its second season with a look back at our favorite moments from seasons 1 and 2, and a preview of Season 3, launching in February. Join co-hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkwicz ’99 and special guest, Wyatt Hornsby, the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation’s senior vice president of marketing & communications, for the Season 2 finale, “UNSCRIPTED LIVES: A Long Blue Leadership Retrospective.”
In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Co-Hosts Naviere Walkewicz and Wyatt Hornsby reflect on the leadership lessons shared by accomplished graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy over the first two seasons. The hosts highlight key mom...
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Rising Star - Celebrating the launch of Hotel Polaris | Checkpoints December 2024
Просмотров 702Месяц назад
Get an up-close view of the new Hotel Polaris and the many features borrowed from architecture around the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Semper Supra - Col. Marc Sands '94 | Checkpoints December 2024
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A Q&A with Col. Marc Sands ’94, commander of U.S. Space Force Delta 13 Detachment 1. Col. Sands discusses his leadership role, the future of the Space Force and his time as a cadet at USAFA.
American Made - USAFA Cadet Saber Manufacturing | Checkpoints December 2024
Просмотров 611Месяц назад
For decades, the U.S. Air Force Academy and Association of Graduates have purchased sabers from Germany. That’s changing. Excalibur Outdoors, a sister company of Kilroy’s Workshop in Colorado Springs, began making sabers this fall.
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Burt Field ’79 - 5 Values for Leaders
Просмотров 191Месяц назад
In Episode 10 of Long Blue Leadership, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Burt Field ’79, now president and CEO of the Air & Space Forces Association, discusses his leadership philosophy, and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, effective communication, family, and the five core values by which he lives. Listen now! SUMMARY Burt Field, a retired Lieutenant General and CEO of the Air and Space Forces ...
Col. (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski ‘96 - How a Leader Defied Life's Gravity
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Former Thunderbird pilot Col. (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski stepped away from the cockpit and the military when she contracted Lyme disease. During her resurgence, she overcame the odds not only to survive, but to persevere, reinvent herself and return to leading others to their success. A SHOW NOTE: If you're short on time, the audio version of our conversation with Col. Malachowski delivers the h...
Hotel Polaris Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Local dignitaries gathered just outside the U.S. Air Force Academy’s North Gate on Nov. 14 to celebrate the opening of the 375-room Hotel Polaris. Many USAFA graduates, staff and faculty attended, including USAFA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind ’91, former Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould ’76, Colorado Springs City Council President Col. (Ret.) Randy Helms ’79, and Association of Gra...
C1C ANDREW CORMIER - Service Before Self, Lessons from a Cadet Leader
Просмотров 2812 месяца назад
In this episode of the Long Blue Leadership Podcast, Cadet First Class Andrew Cormier opens up about his inspiring journey from growing up in Massachusetts to becoming a squadron commander at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He reflects on the early influences that shaped his values, the value of community service and service before self, sharing the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way. AB...
Dr. Ravi I. Chaudhary ’93 Leading Through Great Power Competition
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Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy Installations and Environment, is a leader who has taught his team to, "Eat no for breakfast." He lives by a value he learned from his mother at an early age: "If you do your full duty, the rest will take care of itself." SUMMARY In this edition of Long Blue Leadership, Dr. Chaudhary discusses his role in modernizing and reopti...
Brian Campbell ’08 - A Journey of Growth
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Brian Campbell ’08, Assistant Vice President for Athletics Development at the University of Miami, shares his journey from growing up in Ohio, to becoming a leader in athletics fundraising, his experiences as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, the challenges he faced, and the resilience he developed. SUMMARY In this conversation, Brian Campbell discusses his experiences as a cadet at the Air For...
Jason Kim ’99 - Moved to Lead Inspired by Heroes
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While a cadet at the Air Force Academy, Jason Kim ’99 experienced the pedestal effect and learned the importance of curiosity, compassion, trust, and mutual respect in leadership. SUMMARY Jason Kim, a USFA class of '99 and CEO of Firefly Aerospace, discussed his leadership journey and experiences. He emphasized the importance of curiosity, compassion, and mutual respect in leadership. Jason sha...
Success Stories | Checkpoints September 2024
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The Academic Success Center exists to assist all cadets in becoming exceptional lifelong learners and thoughtful leaders in the Air Force and Space Force.
Developing Warfighters to Win - Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind '91 | Checkpoints September 2024
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Checkpoints sits down with Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind ’91, the 22nd superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, to discuss his first impressions, his priorities for the institution, and what it’s like leading his alma mater.
2nd Lt. Madison Marsh ’23 - Leading with Empathy
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2nd Lt. Madison Marsh ’23 also Miss America 2024, lost her mom to pancreatic cancer in 2018. That was the year she was accepted to the Air Force Academy, news she was able to share with her mom who passed away just hours later. Madison fought through grief, doubt and fear, learning along the way that to become a successful leader meant asking for help and leading with empathy. Learn who she lea...
Kucera Legacy Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | September 2024
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U.S. Air Force Academy dignitaries, elected officials, and friends and family of Jack ’78 and Vianne Kucera gathered on the east side of Falcon Stadium the morning of Sept. 6 to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the Kucera Legacy Center. The Kuceras are the lead donors for the $90 million modernization project, which boasts 850 new premium seats within the East Club presented by L3Harris at the ...
Brig. Gen. Gavin P. Marks ’96 - Making Day-1 Leaders
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Brig. Gen. Gavin P. Marks ’96 - Making Day-1 Leaders
Parent and Family Membership Update | 2024-25 Academic Year
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Parent and Family Membership Update | 2024-25 Academic Year
Association of Graduates & Air Force Academy Foundation | COS Airport Partnership
Просмотров 2424 месяца назад
Association of Graduates & Air Force Academy Foundation | COS Airport Partnership
Coach Troy Calhoun ’89 - Know Your Craft and Your People Well
Просмотров 2314 месяца назад
Coach Troy Calhoun ’89 - Know Your Craft and Your People Well
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John D. Hopper Jr. '69 - 2023 Distinguished Graduate
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Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John D. Hopper Jr. '69 - 2023 Distinguished Graduate
Terrence “Terry” O’Donnell '66 - 2023 Distinguished Graduate
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Terrence “Terry” O’Donnell '66 - 2023 Distinguished Graduate
Sam Eckholm ’18 - Live, Serve, Lead
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Sam Eckholm ’18 - Live, Serve, Lead
I-Day | Welcome Class of 2028
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I-Day | Welcome Class of 2028
Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre '96 - How you Fail - How You Succeed - How You Lead
Просмотров 2277 месяцев назад
Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre '96 - How you Fail - How You Succeed - How You Lead
Maj. Austin McKinney '10 - Leading Beyond Borders
Просмотров 1057 месяцев назад
Maj. Austin McKinney '10 - Leading Beyond Borders
Introducing The AOG Parent & Family App!
Просмотров 2907 месяцев назад
Introducing The AOG Parent & Family App!
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark ’86 - Leading as Brothers in Arms
Просмотров 5548 месяцев назад
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark ’86 - Leading as Brothers in Arms
Get the Scoop | USAFA Class of 2028 Ice Cream Social!
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Get the Scoop | USAFA Class of 2028 Ice Cream Social!
The Falcon Mews | Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77
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The Falcon Mews | Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77
The Air Garden - Part 3 | Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77
Просмотров 3408 месяцев назад
The Air Garden - Part 3 | Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77

Комментарии

  • @jlrice571
    @jlrice571 11 дней назад

    Awesome women! Both so very intelligent. I believe I recently saw Lt. Marsh on video at an air show. I hope she gets the respect she deserves from her fellow airman.

  • @franshayjordan1038
    @franshayjordan1038 19 дней назад

    Congratulations Gavin! I am so proud of your accomplishments. - Franshay

  • @MichelleHoney-q1x
    @MichelleHoney-q1x 27 дней назад

    Thank you michelle

  • @nasa2580ellen
    @nasa2580ellen 28 дней назад

    I love you Raja

  • @usafa1993
    @usafa1993 Месяц назад

    I appreciate that they tried to capture a lot of the elements of mid-century modern that defines SOM's character of the cadet area. I also noted some prime-rooms for the party crowd. Tell me this isn't one of those family-friendly resorts.

  • @usafa1993
    @usafa1993 Месяц назад

    25% officers? How is that not top-heavy?

  • @michaeltempleton783
    @michaeltempleton783 Месяц назад

    RIP Capt. Sijan....

  • @ZacharyHarpel
    @ZacharyHarpel Месяц назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @danoconnor3720
    @danoconnor3720 Месяц назад

    Love your podcasts. I watch your guest's experiences reflected in my grandson's time at the AFA.

  • @bobbaldwin984
    @bobbaldwin984 Месяц назад

    .. the grotty music is so so irrelevant and distracting !

  • @CaptainRon1913
    @CaptainRon1913 Месяц назад

    The Wright B didn't have ailerons, it used the original "wing warping" method as the model A. But I totally understand why they use ailerons in this plane. Way more efficient and much safer

  • @ivokraeger
    @ivokraeger Месяц назад

    ❤ Thank you for for reaching out, I am with you.

  • @soldierboy8276
    @soldierboy8276 Месяц назад

    I am proud of you and your accomplishments and a retired Army veteran.

  • @lefthand3029
    @lefthand3029 Месяц назад

    YES!! One of the few Mississippians I've seen reported anywhere almost!

  • @sharonmadsen1038
    @sharonmadsen1038 2 месяца назад

    The worthless background music contributes absolutely nothing to this video other then to make the talking hard to hear.

  • @jayf.1312
    @jayf.1312 2 месяца назад

    There is NO plane flight before Santos Dumont. Santos Dumont IS THE FATHER OF AVIATION. The wrights designed a simple glider, the patent is for a glider, and they were only able to fly with this glider because they bought an airplane engine in France in 1908. The wrights never stopped using the CATAPULT, and their glider never had landing wheels. SANTOS DUMONT was the first man to fly in 1906. He designed the 14-Bis engine. The wrights were only able to glide because they COPIED in 1908 SANTOS DUMONT's experiments of 1906, when 14-Bis had already been presented to the world (SANTOS DUMONT said NOTHING about these wrights, NOR did he know them, it was they, wrights, everything that was done in aviation after 1906, after SANTOS DUMONT's invention). WITHOUT the French airplane engine, purchased in France by the wrights in 1908, these wrights would NEVER have made their glider glide!!! The wrights had no shame in copying post-1906 experiences and applying them to their glider to "justify" their trip to France in 1908. They had to hurriedly buy a French plane engine to be able to support their glider, impulsively by CATAPULT!!! NO replica of the wright glider worked. ALL replicas of SANTOS DUMONT's 14-Bis and Demoiselle flew and worked. EVERY SERIOUS aviation engineer knows that 14-Bis is the origin of the modern airplane. A glider is NOT an airplane!!! Narratives without proof remain narratives. SANTOS DUMONT flew in 1906 with his 14-Bis. These wrights glided with their glider ONLY in 1908, with a CATAPULT and using a French aircraft engine, bought in a hurry. The wrights NEVER, EVER, managed to create/design their own engine that could make their glider take off and support the glide. WITHOUT the engine that they, wright, bought in France in 1908, from third parties, they would have been very embarrassed. They SIMPLY went to France in 1908, saw how things were done since 1906 and then bought a French airplane engine. SANTOS DUMONT, on the contrary, demonstrated everything clearly, without subterfuge.

  • @Robert-pg2id
    @Robert-pg2id 2 месяца назад

    This video is WRONG! Gustave Whitehead flew 2 years before the Wright Brothers and Whitehead did it in Bridgeport Connecticut in 1901, possibly as early as 1899 !!!!

  • @jessicarupe9199
    @jessicarupe9199 2 месяца назад

    Memories. I worked at Mitchell Hall from 2002-2008. I recognized a lot of people I used to work with. Tommie, the kitchen supervisor, made my wedding cake when I married my now ex husband in 2007. I now live in Oklahoma and still have good memories of working at Mitchell Hall.

  • @William-b6g
    @William-b6g 2 месяца назад

    Isn't, the "Cattle Queen of Montana" movie based on the family bloodline?

  • @William-b6g
    @William-b6g 2 месяца назад

    My Granddad William Leonard Denend Sr.also retired from the military as a Colonial.

  • @jon_espi10
    @jon_espi10 3 месяца назад

    Hope to be here soon🙏

  • @steelking22
    @steelking22 3 месяца назад

    Is Jack related to USAF COL (ret) Charles Kucera? COL Kucera was my Wing CC with the 7th BW at Carswell.

  • @Melnda1970
    @Melnda1970 3 месяца назад

    Praying for all of the cadets.

  • @frjimshevlin
    @frjimshevlin 3 месяца назад

    General Butler it was a pleasure serving uber your command at Griffiss AFB. I will never forget how great a man you are. We were both runners at the time and I would pass on to you my Runners World magazines. We met once again at Eielson AFB, Alaska when you were the Inspector General. In my 20 years in the AF you are the greatest and kind person I have ever met in my career. Thank you and God Bless! Jim Shevlin here!

  • @torchmartin
    @torchmartin 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic episode! I loved the questions by the host, very smooth and organic. Also, shout out to the sound and video people. The overall audio was crisp and video presentation is clean.

    • @AirForceGrads
      @AirForceGrads 3 месяца назад

      From our team to you, thank you! It's a worthy mission and work we all enjoy!

  • @MonteAndersonPilotPhysics
    @MonteAndersonPilotPhysics 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic conversation! Thank you for sharing your story, leadership lessons, and insight.

  • @jenmoyers8203
    @jenmoyers8203 3 месяца назад

    The Academic Success Center is such a great resource for USAFA students!

  • @danoconnor3720
    @danoconnor3720 3 месяца назад

    The Academy is in good hands.

  • @bipolarcollie
    @bipolarcollie 3 месяца назад

    The birds are most definitely real, alive and living on the US Air Force Academy grounds. If you don't believe it, go visit. Why would anyone think they'd lie about that? They have a very strict honor code.

  • @Beeverock
    @Beeverock 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for making this. My buddy and I just hiked this today. The hike is very steep and rough in some parts, but worth it.

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    🇭🇳

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    🇭🇳🇭🇳

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    Mc donalds ice cream is delicious too maybe baskins or vanilla

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    🇭🇳🇭🇳

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    Im hondurean and i live in Honduras , where justice doesnt really work good here , but in US does.

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    I am class of 2029

  • @jefflewis6340
    @jefflewis6340 4 месяца назад

    Both of you had a great discussion. I enjoyed it thoroughly and I am proud that you are both part of MY Long Blue Line Class of 77, Pride Rides!

    • @naviere77
      @naviere77 4 месяца назад

      Thank you for this wonderful compliment! We appreciate you taking the time to listen to Long Blue Leadership, and we are proud to be part of your Long Blue Line as well! Gold Will Shine '99! Go Falcons!

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    Im from San Pedro Sula Honduras , i am hondurean i grew up in Texas. Im From the North America.

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    Instead of filling a new I Form act. I can get here easily.

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 4 месяца назад

    Im 23

  • @YamaHoyes
    @YamaHoyes 4 месяца назад

    Many congrats, Sir! Thank you so much for your leadership and love of our USAF! V/R "Yama"

  • @BruceJohnson-e8c
    @BruceJohnson-e8c 4 месяца назад

    Lt Gen Hopper was my AOC and was an amazing leader and mentor. I learn so many life lessons my senior year with him. Pleased to see him as a DG.

  • @StevenBerryhill-l3c
    @StevenBerryhill-l3c 4 месяца назад

    Well done General! In my 39 years in the AF and ANG I was constantly amazed by the fine folks I worked for and with. Leaders, like you! V/R. Steve Berryhill

  • @sharontunson261
    @sharontunson261 4 месяца назад

    Congratulations, John! Well-deserved!

  • @OscarA.BenitesNavarro
    @OscarA.BenitesNavarro 5 месяцев назад

    That the only way i picked to be a better person and smarter ❤❤ Im 23 and Honduras , im imigrant and a very good calm person.

  • @SamEckholm
    @SamEckholm 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for having me on!

    • @champsrivera5267
      @champsrivera5267 5 месяцев назад

      Sam you are an absolute inspiration!! I am 16 and am trying my best to get into the academy. Your Videos have been really helpful for me in making my decision!

    • @AirForceGrads
      @AirForceGrads 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Sam! It was a wonderfully insightful and inspirational conversation. Truly a pleasure!

  • @danoconnor3720
    @danoconnor3720 5 месяцев назад

    Every cadet has their own fascinating story of how they found the AFA. Tomorrow is Acceptance Day where my doolie becomes a full member of the cadet wing.

    • @AirForceGrads
      @AirForceGrads 5 месяцев назад

      Congratulations on such a big milestone!

  • @FighterJetOfDoom
    @FighterJetOfDoom 5 месяцев назад

    I hope to be there for the class of 2031 to major in Aeronautical Engineering and a minor in Airpower studies in order to become a tanker pilot. I have many Airmen in my family, and if I go here, I’ll be the first officer in my family!

  • @kennixox262
    @kennixox262 5 месяцев назад

    As a young Cadet in the early 1980's the roof dripped on those sitting inside the chapel. SOM did the whole Academy design from the outset.

  • @mrhassell
    @mrhassell 5 месяцев назад

    JWST and the JSF are two of the most amazing creations in the entire history of mankind. Truly an inspiring company to be a part of.