Na Koa Exchange - (Boots Wings and More) Hawai‘i State Department of Defense Podcast

Hawai‘i State Department of Defense podcast - hosts talks about life in Hawai‘i, adventures in Emergency Management, and the Hawaii National Guard

The sinking of the USAT Royal T. Frank

Join us with Lt Col. Kawika Hosea as we discuss a forgotten moment in World War II history the sinking of the USAT Royal T. Frank and the survivors the "Torpedo Gang"

08-04
31:29

Announcing the 2025 DEOCS

Today we talk with the IP3 Team about the upcoming DEOCS survey

07-21
11:03

New designer and the new pūpūkahi

Introducing our new designer Ruben Duldulao and the redesign of the pūpūkahi

07-14
09:14

New Deputy and their history project

In this episode we introduce our new deputy Rachel Blair and look at their project making the Hawai‘i Department of Defense history available on our website.

07-08
11:24

Episode 1 2 Chief's Nine wrap-up

Chief Fox and Jeff talk about what they learned during the production of the "Chief's Nine

12-16
40:20

Episode 10 - Chiefs Nine - Women in Combat Arms

Join Chief Fox and Jeff with special guests Capt. Christina Burly nad Capt. Kuhinapuitetamalai Naki from the 487th Field Artillery and their discussion about woman in the combat arms.

12-02
30:42

Episode 9 - Chiefs Nine - CSEL Alumni

Join Chief Fox and Jeff as they talk with two previous Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Chief Master Sgt Rob Lee, and Chief Master Sgt. Will Parker

11-18
47:49

Episode 8 Chiefs Nine Podcast Lead from the Front (Mentorship)

Join Chief Fox and Jeff as they discuss mentorship and leadership development with Master Sgt. Soloman Makaneole B777th, and Chief Master Sgt. Bradley Spencer 169th ADS.

11-04
36:17

Episode 7 Chief's Nine - Time Management: Spouse edition

Join Chief Fox and Jeff Hickman as they discuss time management and priorities with Senior Master Sergeant Noa Morse and Senior Master Sergeant Joleen Morse a married couple who balance family and serving in the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron (Noa) and the 204th Airlift Squadron Joleen.

10-14
32:10

Episode 6 Chief's Nine - Emotional Intelligence

Join Chief Fox and Jeff as they talk about emotional intelligence with Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Stimpson and Chief Master Sgt. Misty Park

09-23
42:05

Episode 5 - Chief's Nine - Guard Story

The HIDOD podcast, the Na Koa Exchange, is featuring the Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Zandra Fox. The CSEL’s series called the “Chief’s 9” will have 9 episodes on her initiatives that feature Guardsmen “talking story” and sharing insights. Join them as they talk about their “Guard Story. The guests for this show are Staff Sgt. Shane Seggar, , Hawaii Army National Guard and Senior Airman  Eduard Merc, Financial Management Technician - 154th CPTF.  Editors Note: Special sports related bonus content at the the end

09-02
44:38

Episode 4 - The Chief’s Nine - Resilience

The HIDOD podcast, the Na Koa Exchange, is featuring the Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Zandra Fox. The CSEL’s series called the “Chief’s 9” will have 9 episodes on her initiatives that feature Guardsmen “talking story” and sharing insights. Join them as they talk about the importance of resilience a key component in individual and unit readiness. The guests for this show are Sgt. 1st Class Charifel Mateo, 111th Army Band, Hawaii Army National Guard and Tech. Sgt. Arnel Data, Production Recruiter, Hawaii Air National Guard.    Links:  Military OneSource:  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/   Air Force Resilience: https://www.resilience.af.mil/Resilience/    Army Resilience: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/   Air National Guard Resilience: https://www.ang.af.mil/prevention/   Army National Guard Resilience: https://www.army.mil/article/55547/army_national_guard_resilience_risk_reduction_and_suicide_prevention_task_force   The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors.”   Army Leadership and the Profession defines resiliency as “the tendency to recover quickly from setbacks, shock, injuries, adversity, and stress while maintaining a mission and organizational focus.” Army Strategy: strengthening individual and unit personal readiness and fostering a culture of trust.

08-12
31:05

Special Episode - DEOCS survey

Members of the Integrated Primary Prevention office Speak with Jeff about the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS). Considering questions about the survey. What is the DEOCS survey?    Who should do the survey?   Why should HING members do the survey?     When will the survey be available for HING members to take?    Where will the survey be located for HING members to take?    How long will the DEOC take to complete?    What happens to the results? Does it help the HING or the J9?

08-01
07:22

Episode 3.1 - Chiefʻs Nine - Leadership Spectrum - Part 1

The HIDOD podcast, the Na Koa Exchange, is featuring the Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Zandra Fox. The CSEL’s series called the “Chief’s 9” will have 9 episodes on her initiatives that feature Guardsmen “talking story” and sharing insights. Join them as they talk about the  spectrum of leadership styles. The guests for this show are Staff Sgt. Angie Alcala, Small Group Leader Instructor/HR NCO, Hawaii Army National Guard and Senior Master Sgt. Kristopher Barrientes, 154 Comptroller Flight | Financial Management Superintendent.

07-15
32:37

Episode 2 - Chief's 9 Warrior Ethos

Command Sgt Maj Kumalae and Chief Master Sgt Hubbard join Command Chief Master Sgt Fox and discuss how Warrior Ethos has influenced their careers, experiences and how they instill it in today’s force.   

07-01
35:13

Episode 1 - Launching the Chief's Nine

Introduction to the Chiefʻs 9, discussion about the new logo, and future topics and episodes to come with Chief Master Sgt. Zandra Fox, Hawaii National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader.

06-10
11:08

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