Roll Call

Col. Tim Huchel is our guest on the podcast he tells us about the Flying Crew Chief Program and the 126th Maintenance Group maintenance goal for the year. Stay for the end to hear a "Soldiers Silent Night." TriWest: https://tricare.mil/About/Regions/West-Region Personal Financial Planner: Jennifer Pohlsander, AFC – 618-873-2400|pfc.scott@magellanfederal.com

On this episode Ms. Jillian Stevens, 126th Military and Family Readiness, joins us to discuss the upcoming Wing Christmas party, she let's us know when the big guy will arrive at the party. Also, she lets us know about this years holiday bazaar. TriWest: https://tricare.mil/About/Regions/West-Region Personal Financial Planner: Jennifer Pohlsander, AFC – 618-873-2400|pfc.scott@magellanfederal.com Pain Free Running Class heather.l.braundmeier.civ@health.mil MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT (MFLC) 618-671-2302 OR 618-979-0072 (SAFB Metro-East Vet Center 314-894 6105 Department of Psychological Health 618-363-1426

This weeks guest is the Mission Support Group commander Col. Mike Mihalik he tells about how he became a Civil Engineer officer, his time at the National Guard Bureau and his favorite car.

Capt. Chris Gottschall, 126th Security Forces Squadron, is our guest on the podcast he discusses his role in the 126th Security Forces Squadron, the role of the squadron in the Wing and his busy civilian career.

General Mike Minihan Air Mobility Command commander is our guest this month on the podcast. In this clip, Minihan talks about his ties to the 126th Air Refueling Wing.

ROLL CALL A 126TH AIR REFUELING WING PODCAST OF THE ILLINOIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD AT SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE. ROLL CALL …THE PODCAST FOCUSED ON PEOPLE, MISSION, AND COMMUNITY. The 126th Operations Group commander, Col. Jenn Moore, speaks with Master Sgt. Brian Ellison to discuss her journey to the 126th ARW, her time in the Air Mobility Command, and fond memories during her missions. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast episode by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez and Master Sgt. Brian Ellison) 126 Air Refueling Wing Link Tree https://linktr.ee/126arw Military One Source Tax Prep: https://dvidshub.net/r/dew2al 126th Military Family Readiness NewsLetter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Military Family Readiness Newsletter sign up: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Illinois Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families https://bit.ly/457ZINj 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email 126rollcall@gmail.com IF YOU ARE HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE OR KNOW SOMEONE IN CRISIS CALL The MILITARY CRISIS LINE 988 THAT 988 PRESS 1 …

126th Air Refueling Wing, commander, Colonel Nick Henschel is our guest from our new podcast studio. He discusses his journey to become the Wing commander, his tips for squadron commanders and he answers a burning question important to the St. Louis Metro East. NGAI is hosting an outing at Busch Stadium listen to the podcast to find out when and how to get tickets.

The podcast is on the road from Poland, with Maj. Mike McCarthy, 126th Maintenance Squadron, commander. He talks about the work done to find more opportunities for partnerships between the Polish and the 126th. He tells us about the work the maintainers did during their time here and the delicacy that are hot dogs in Poland. Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisors: Charles Helmholt 202-987-3936 CHelmholt-c@gapsi.com Susan Robinson 202-987-3941 SRobinson-c@gapsi.com

Tech Sgt. Tyler Rush, 126th Communications Flight, is our guest on this episode. He updates us on new laptops coming to the Wing, he tells us about all the tasks he juggles at the Comm Flight and he shares a few of his favorite memories about serving. Did you know that free counseling is available at: Military One Source-1-800-342-9647 Military and Family Life Counselors on Base 618-631-2421 Vet Center-314-821-5801

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Anderson, and Tech. Sgt. Maddie Spires, 126th Air Refueling Wing recruiting, are on this week to talk all things recruiting including the Illinois Guard grant. Military and Family Readiness: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Metro-East Vet Center 314-894 6105 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw

Find out the Wing's big news from Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez. This is the second part of the previous episode. featuring an interview with the acting commander of the 126th Operations Group, Jason Knab. He talks about his drive to serve his nation and his airmen and he shares with us his passion for flying. Remember if you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, considering suicide please call the Military Crisis line 988 from your phone press 1. 126 Air Refueling Wing Link Tree https://linktr.ee/126arw

126th Operations Group acting commander, Lt. Col. Jason Knab is our guest on this 2 part episode. He discusses the Total Force Association with with the 126th ARW and 906th ARS work together. He discusses the many times he's moved and what gets his heart pumping. St. Louis Cardinals Tickets Richard.Olsen.6@us.af.mil Illinois Armed Forces Free Legal Counsel https://ilaflan.org/ 855-452-3526 Military Family Readiness 126familyreadiness@gmail.com Department of Psychological Health 618-363-1426 Podcast Email 126rollcall@gmail.com 126th Air Refueling Wing links: Linktr.ee/126arw

126th Comptroller Flight, Master Sgt. Dan Welker is our guest. He talks about his time in the Air Force and the process of switching over to the Illinois Air National Guard. Healthy Behavior & Weight Loss program registration: Cathy Takacs, RD LDN 618-256-7138 cathy.takacs.civ@health.mil 126th Military Family Readiness NewsLetter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Roll Call: 126rollcall@gmail.com

Lt. Col. Jim "Doc" Avery is our guest he shares a touching story on why he chose to serve in the 126th Air Refueling Wing. Don't forget "Kids on Guard" is coming up and there is still time to get your kids signed up and time for you to sign up to volunteer. Summer Run Clinic Email heather.l.braundmeier.civ@health.mil Kids on Guard: https://conta.cc/41Gqd9K 126th Military Family Readiness Newsletter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email 126rollcall@gmail.com

Maj. Matt Boice, 126th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, is our guest. He discusses how his civilian career opened up opportunities for him in the Illinois Air National Guard. He says many of the careers and certifications in CE open up jobs in the civilian market. Registration is still open for the Kids on Guard 2023, register here: https://conta.cc/41Gqd9K Military Family Readiness Newsletter sign up: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil Illinois Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families https://bit.ly/457ZINj 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email 126rollcall@gmail.com

Scott Air Force Base Airshow and STEM Expo is May 13 & 14. The director, Lt. Col. Adam Wallace is the guest on this weeks Roll Call. He gives us the inside scoop on the planes, the logistics on how to get to Scott and a C-17 load of more information. https://www.scott.af.mil/Airshow 2023 Kids on Guard https://conta.cc/3n7fmHK

U.S. Marines assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron 533 perform maintenance and move munitions on F/A-18 Hornets during Red Flag 21-3.

Lt. Col. Brad Kahrhoff, 126th Logistic Readiness Squadron commander, is our guest this week to talk to us about the mission of the LRS and how he feels about ketchup on the corn dogs. Also, find out what is happening this week around the Wing. 126th Military Family Readiness News Letter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw

The 126 Operations Group spent time in Georgia enhancing their skills as multi-capable Airmen. 126th Public Affairs Specialist Ken Stephens sat down and talked to a few Airmen who participated in the Agile Combat Employment training. https://dvidshub.net/r/dew2al

126th Maintenance Squadron, commander, Maj. Mike McCarthy is our guest this week he tells us about the people who have influenced his career. He, also, explains the difference between his squadron and the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. This a reminder it is an exercise weekend so be careful and look out for alert vehicles. Although this is an exercise weekend, there are other activities taking place you can hear about some of these in this episode. Military One Source Tax Prep: https://dvidshub.net/r/dew2al 126th Military Family Readiness News Letter: 126arw.afr.mailbox@us.af.mil 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw