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CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast123 - REBROADCAST: Airminded Podcast "Russia-Ukraine air war with Dr. Kelly Grieco"This episode features a rebroadcast of the Airminded Podcast wherein Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel interviews Dr. Kelly Grieco about the Ukraine air war. They explore lessons we can and should take from the first month of the conflict.Check out the Airminded Podcast here. Contact Gorilla at airmindedpodcast@gmail.com.Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.comAudio production by Stephan Sanchez.Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.comEmail your questions and co...
2022-05-111h 19
The Airminded PodcastThe Doolittle Raid...History's Most Famous Air OperationBooks: “Target Tokyo” by James Scott, “Last Mission to Tokyo” by Michael Paradis, “I Could Never Be So Lucky Again” by General Jimmy Doolittle, and “The Aviators” by Winston Groom
2022-04-191h 21
The Airminded PodcastDeep Dive on the Russian Su-35 Shoot DownOryx ongoing list of confirmed losses: https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/03/list-of-aircraft-losses-during-2022.html
Australia Air Power Su-35 write up: http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Su-35S-Flanker.html
2022-04-0538 min
The Airminded PodcastLessons Learned From the First Month of the Air War with Dr. Kelly Grieco
Some of Kelly's articles:
“A no-fly zone over Ukraine? The case against NATO doing it.” (https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/a-no-fly-zone-over-ukraine-the-case-against-nato-doing-it/)
“What are the risks and benefits of US/NATO military options in Ukraine?”
(https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/the-big-story/what-are-the-risks-and-benefits-of-us-nato-military-options-in-ukraine-our-strategic-risk-calculator-has-answers/)
“The Air Littoral: Another Look” with Maximilian K. Bremer
(https://press.armywarcollege.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3092&context=parameters)
2022-03-251h 25
The Airminded PodcastUkraine Air War After 3 Weeks with Zeus FeslerConfirmed Russian and Ukrainian losses via @oryxspioenkop on Twitter
Relief agencies: International Rescue Committee (https://www.rescue.org), Come Back Alive (https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/)
Ghost of Kyiv Poster: https://www.squadronposters.com/product/ghost-of-kyiv/
Ghost of Kyiv Socks: https://heeltread.com/collections/all/products/ghost-of-kyiv-socks
My article on the weapons Ukraine needs: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/russia-crisis-military-assessment-the-weapons-ukraine-needs-most-to-win-the-war/
2022-03-181h 18
The Airminded PodcastThe First 72 Hours of the Air War Over UkraineIn this episode I cover the first 3 days of the Russia/Ukraine air war, in 4 parts:
RUS military buildup
The Air War so far
Answering your questions
Myth & reality of the “Ghost of Kyiv”
2022-02-261h 23
The Airminded PodcastKnow, Teach, Replicate...the Story of the Air Force AggressorsRecommended Books; "Sierra Hotel" by C.R. Anderegg, "Red Eagles" by Steve Davies, "Air Force Way of War" by Dr. Brian Laslie, and "America's Secret MiG Squadron" by Gail "Evil" Peck
2021-12-161h 09
The Airminded PodcastNellis Today with 57th Wing Commander, Brigadier General Michael DrowleyCheck out then-Lieutenant Colonel Drowley's TED Talk, "There Are Some Fates Worse Than Death" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WtQqKrbmKc)
2021-12-0249 min
The Airminded PodcastNellis...The Air Force's Tactical Think TankIn this episode, I am joined by Colonel Micah “Zeus” Fesler and Lieutenant Colonel Robyn “TABBY” Barnard to talk about their more than two decades assigned to Nellis, the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, and it’s contribution to joint warfighting
2021-07-291h 03
The Airminded PodcastNellis Air Force Base Season OverviewIn this episode, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris “SLAM” Gentry and I preview the Nellis Air Force Base season, talking about the units, missions, people, and stories that make Nellis the most unique, and perhaps most important military installation in the world.
2021-07-231h 25
The Airminded PodcastAir Power's Lost Cause with Dr. Brian LaslieIn this episode I interview air power historian and author, Dr. Brian Laslie, and discuss his new book, “Air Power’s Lost Cause: The American Air Wars of Vietnam.”
2021-05-251h 02
The Airminded PodcastTragedy & Triumph of the 32nd Photographic Reconnaissance SquadronIn the episode I tell the little known story of the 32d Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, which lost 317 of 342 members on April 20, 1944, but was able to reconstitute and fly its first combat mission less than a month later, and flew more than 1,000 missions over Axis-controlled Europe before the Nazis capitulated
2021-04-2022 min
The Airminded PodcastThe Air Force Founding Father You've Never Heard OfBrigadier General Matteo Martemucci talks about America's first military aviator, General Benny Foulois and his legacy of innovation
2021-03-251h 01
The Airminded PodcastCombat Rescue with Colonel "Bones" CookIn this episode I talk combat search and rescue with US Air Force Colonel Russell "Bones" Cook, the Commander of the 347th Rescue Group.
2021-02-251h 07
The Airminded PodcastNever Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves...the Predator Story
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Mind-Well-Ourselves-Renegades/dp/151072091X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GHIHQKPDJOQO&dchild=1&keywords=never+mind+well+do+it+ourselves&qid=1612817492&s=books&sprefix=never+mind+%2Cstripbooks%2C147&sr=1-1
https://www.amazon.com/Roberts-Ridge-Malcolm-MacPherson-ebook/dp/B000FCKC1A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=roberts+ridge&qid=1612817515&s=books&sr=1-1
2021-02-081h 21
The Airminded PodcastAir Superiority in Desert Storm with "Kluso" TolliniIn this episode, Rick "Kluso" Tollini, the Weapons Officer of the 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron during Desert Storm talks about preparing his squadron for combat, his MiG-25 kill, and the enduring importance of air superiority.
2021-01-261h 20
The Airminded PodcastOperation Desert Storm Overview -- Part 1The four primary sources we referenced are: "Storm Over Iraq" by Richard Hallion, "The Air Campaign" by John Warden, "John Warden and the Renaissance of American Air Power" by John Andreas Olsen, and "Every Man a Tiger" by Tom Clancy with General Chuck Horner and Tony Klotz.
2021-01-1744 min
The Airminded PodcastOperation Desert Storm Overview -- Part 2In this two-episode overview of the Desert Storm air campaign I interviewed Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris "SLAM" Gentry. In part 2, we discuss the the war, major events, what went right, what went wrong, the legacy of the conflict, and what lesson we should take from the conflict.
2021-01-171h 13
The Airminded PodcastThe Life and Legacy of Chuck YeagerIn this episode I interview retired Air Force Colonel Jay Deeney to talk about the life and times of Air Force legend Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Yeager.
2021-01-0727 min
The Airminded PodcastRobin Olds and Operation BoloOn January 2nd, 1967, legendary U.S. Air Force Colonel Robin Olds led a fighter sweep mission that resulted in the destruction of seven North Vietnamese MiG-21s in the most successful mission of the air war over Vietnam. This is the story of Robin Olds and Operation Bolo.
2020-12-3132 minThe Airminded PodcastPrologue Episode: What is the Airminded Podcast?In this short prologue episode I describe what The Airminded Podcast is, who I am, and what you can expect when you listen.
2020-12-1705 min