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In this episode, we talk to two Chief Master Sergeants in the Air National Guard – Chief Keith Delgado and Chief Joseph Pitta. We discuss the importance of professional military education, and bettering yourself as you become the best version of yourself. The skills that you learn in these courses are critical to the development of our future leaders. We will hear from Chief Delgado, the senior enlisted leader for the 102nd Medical Group, and Chief Pitta, the Senior Enlisted Leader of the 267th Intelligence Squadron about their experience.

The holidays can trigger many emotions, including challenging ones. In this episode, we talk about how the best ways to handle the inevitable stress that comes with the upcoming holiday season - for both deployers overseas and service members at home. How do we best handle our emotions? How do we take control of our reactions? How do we navigate the common stressors and triggers that arise during this time? How do we stay resilient and take care of ourselves during this time? Erin Faye, Massachusetts Air National Guard Military and Family Readiness Program Manager, gives her personal and professional advice to answer all these questions! If you are feeling having difficulty managing your emotions and would like to seek help, there are several different resources available to you. Military One Source is a 24/7 resource that is always available to military members and their families for support. If you are thinking about harming yourself or would like emotional support, get immediate help by phone: call or text 988, or reach out to the crisis hotline at 988lifeline.org. If you like this episode, subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chevrons.podcast/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558477243750

This will be a conversation about how, in the military, individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together under a shared purpose to contribute to something bigger than themselves and serve their nation. The contributions of immigrants who serve and swear allegiance to the nation are recognized and appreciated. So for a little background, non-U.S. citizens may be eligible to apply for naturalization, which is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress, as defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. For many, joining the U.S. military offers a fast track to becoming a U.S. citizen. In this episode, Technical Sgt. Timothy Thorpe, a Massachusetts Air National Guard recruiter, and his recruit, Airman Daniel Olubodun will join us to talk about their experience. Airman Olubodun is native to Nigeria, was granted U.S. citizenship during Basic Military Training. For more information about U.S. Citizenship through military service, reach out to a local Air National Guard recruiter or Military One Source has some incredible resources for you to check out. Support is available to service members and their families who have questions about applying for citizenship. You may also call the USCIS toll-free Military Help Line: 877-247-4645.

National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead joined us on an episode of the Chevrons Podcast to talk about his story and his perspective from decades of service and shares his advice for the enlisted force. SEA holds the highest enlisted level of leadership in the National Guard. SEA is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., serving as the Chief's principal military advisor on all enlisted matters affecting training, utilization, health of the force and enlisted professional development. Listen to the episode now, anywhere you stream your podcasts.

On this episode of Chevrons, we meet U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Mannion. Mannion is an Intel Analyst with the 203rd Intelligence Squadron based at Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He is a four-time veteran of the Boston Marathon and has run marathons in New York and London. Running parallel to his passion for long distance running is his dedication for causes that help others. Along the way, he relies on the tools and techniques he uses in preparing for races and applies them in other areas of his life, both in and out of uniform. Listen to this episode anywhere you stream your podcasts! Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @chevrons.podcast!

Join us in welcoming our first U.S. Coast Guard Guest on the podcast, Air Station Cape Cod's Command Master Chief Jacob Linder. We talked to Linder, only two weeks before his retirement, about his 27 years of service and leadership advice for all enlisted members. We discuss the meaning of "deckplate leadership," methods of self-improvement, the importance of not being afraid to ask for help and more. Listen to this episode anywhere you stream your podcasts! Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @chevrons.podcast!

In this episode of Chevrons, we talk to Chief Master Sgt. Shane McGuire from the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group and Senior Master Sgt. Rachel Jacobs from the 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, about the importance of participation and being involved in something that contributes to a cause bigger than ourselves. We talk Top 3 Council, Rising 6, and explore a number of other opportunities that enlisted service members can take advantage of in giving back to the force.

In this episode, we welcome back Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ryan Yi who previously appeared on the program to talk about Emotional Intelligence (Ep 027). In this Chevrons, Chaplain Yi talks about Happiness in the Workplace. Identifying where job satisfaction comes from, what drives it and ways to balance your work and personal life.

On this episode of Chevrons, Chief Sean "Sully" Sullivan, one of the creators of the podcast, bids farewell upon his retirement from the Air National Guard. We spend some time and talk about his career, the thoughts behind the creation of the Chevrons podcast and we even get to kick around some of the topics we've covered on the program.

In this episode of Chevrons we speak to Chief Master Sgt. Dan Ahaesy and Senior Master Sgt. Maria Escobar about mentorship - what it's all about, why it's important and their advice on how to be a good mentor, mentee and how best to seek out those who can help you find your way through life, your career and everything in between. They share with us some of the mentors they've had through the years. We also learn about some of the ways in which they have been promoting and facilitating mentorship at their wing! Chevrons Mentorship Mentoring Mentor Mentee Enlisted development

In this episode of Chevrons we speak to Chief Master Sgt. Michelle O'Keefe. Chief O'Keefe has been selected as the next Massachusetts Air National Guard Command Chief, a role that she is quite familiar with. We learn about her background in the ANG and get a preview of some of her goals in returning to the position she held just a few years ago.

In this episode of Chevrons we speak to Chief Master Sgt. Michelle O'Keefe. Chief O'Keefe has been selected as the next Massachusetts Air National Guard Command Chief, a role that she is quite familiar with. We learn about her background in the ANG and get a preview of some of her goals in returning to the position she held just a few years ago.

In this episode of Chevrons we speak to Chief Master Sgt. Michelle O'Keefe. Chief O'Keefe has been selected as the next Massachusetts Air National Guard Command Chief, a role that she is quite familiar with. We learn about her background in the ANG and get a preview of some of her goals in returning to the position she held just a few years ago.

In this episode we chat with the Air National Guard Command First Sergeant and Career Field Manager, Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Dent. Chief Dent imparts his knowledge and experience in the First Sergeant career field and shares his philosophy on the culture of today’s Airman. Mentorship, empowerment and trusting in and relying on your fellow Airmen in today’s total force.

We speak to Chief Master Sergeant Kimberly Pollard. Chief Pollard is the Chief of Air Force Enlisted Developmental Education at Headquarters Air Force at the Pentagon. The Chief shared her thoughts on why Enlisted Development is important, why Resiliency is key to a successful career and your personal life and a bit about her journey in the Air Force.

In this episode, we speak to a few First Sergeants and a wing Command Chief about everything there is to know about making a career as a ‘Shirt’. If you’ve ever thought about sewing on a diamond, this is the episode to listen to!

In this episode, we speak to Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ryan Yi, and discuss the concept of Emotional Intelligence - why it matters, and how your grasp of it can help you recognize, understand and manage your emotions and influence the emotions of others; improving communications in your personal and professional relationships.

In this episode of Chevrons, we speak to four recent participants from the Technical Sergeants Involved and Mentoring Enlisted Airmen or (TIME) Workshop held at Hanscom Air Force Base. Technical Sergeants from several Air National Guard units throughout the Northeast as well as a handful of members of the Paraguayan Armed Forces participated. Attendees were guided by several Chief Master Sergeants and subject matter experts about how to develop their leadership skills. Discussions were led on topics such as empowerment, total force fitness, generational leadership, emotional intelligence and innovation. Our episode today is sort of a live “trip report” of the conference. What worked, what didn’t. What were some of the lessons learned and why workshops like this are so valuable in the development of Airmen and NCO’s at all levels.

In this episode of Chevrons, we speak to the three Command Chiefs of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Chief Sean Sullivan from the Massachusetts Air National Guard, Chief Christopher Hirl of the 102nd Intelligence Wing, and Chief Stephen Jeffers of the 104th Fighter Wing join the panel to discuss the many enlisted development opportunities available in the Commonwealth. From next month's TIME conference, to the newly created FIRST program and other great opportunities - tune in for a great discussion about enlisted issues.

In this episode, the Chevrons staff is pleased to welcome Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Norris for a discussion about culture in the service. The panel talks about how the Air Force’s own cultural identity may have served as a starting off point for the Space Force, and in contrast, how much is different in the newest service, just over three years into its life. Our two co-hosts, Chief Master Sgt. Sean Sullivan and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Nunes, both have had significant stretches of time with the Army, so we also get some perspective from the land component as well.