Episodes

  • Refuel Radio: Honorary Commander

    Refuel Radio: Honorary Commander
    Jul 28 2025
    On the tenth edition of Refuel Radio, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, sits down with Brooks Mitchell, city manager of Moore, Oklahoma, and honorary commander of the 507th ARW. Together, they explore the growing partnership between the city of Moore and the 507th, the value of the honorary commander program in bridging military and civilian communities, and the unique challenges and responsibilities of leading complex organizations in both the public and defense sectors. The 507th Air Refueling Wing, the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in Oklahoma, operates out of Tinker Air Force Base, supporting global missions for Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
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    32 mins
  • Refuel Radio: A New Voice for the Enlisted Force

    Refuel Radio: A New Voice for the Enlisted Force
    Jul 11 2025
    On the ninth edition of Refuel Radio, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, Col. Ryan Brader, 507th ARW deputy commander, welcome Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Orawiec, the new 507th ARW command chief, as the newest podcast host. 

 The hosts discussed Orawiec’s career, leadership philosophies, and vision for the future of the enlisted force of the 507th ARW. 

The 507th Air Refueling Wing, the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in Oklahoma, operates out of Tinker Air Force Base, supporting global missions for Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
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    40 mins
  • Refuel Radio: Once an Okie, Always an Okie

    Refuel Radio: Once an Okie, Always an Okie
    Jun 2 2025
    On the eighth edition of Refuel Radio, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief, discuss their experiences in leading Okies. This episode marks Wiseman’s final appearance on the podcast as he prepares to retire.

The 507th Air Refueling Wing, the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in Oklahoma, operates out of Tinker Air Force Base, supporting global missions for Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
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    44 mins
  • Refuel Radio: Airmen of the Year

    Refuel Radio: Airmen of the Year
    Apr 28 2025
    On the seventh edition of Refuel Radio, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Ryan Brader, 507th ARW deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief sit down with two outstanding Airmen: Senior Airman Ivory White from the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron, the 507th ARW Airman of the Year, and Senior Airman Patrick Carlin from the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, the 507th Operations Group Airman of the Year. Together, they dive into key topics like mentorship, the balance between their personal journeys and the mission as civilian Airmen, and the moments that have shaped their careers. With stories of leadership, dedication, and resilience, this episode highlights the Okie Airman experience through the lens of its top performers. The 507th Air Refueling Wing, the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in Oklahoma, operates out of Tinker Air Force Base, supporting global missions for Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
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    45 mins
  • Refuel Radio: Strategic Communications Wing 1

    Refuel Radio: Strategic Communications Wing 1
    Mar 27 2025
    On the sixth edition of the Refuel Radio Podcast, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Neil Lambrecht, 507th Maintenance Group executive director, are joined by Capt. Britt Windeler, Strategic Communications Wing 1 commodore, and Master Chief Petty Officer Jacob Stovall, SCW-1 command master chief, They spoke about the missions of the 507th ARW and SCW-1, co-located on Tinker Air Force Base, and their approach to leadership, lethality and readiness. The 507th ARW is the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in the state of Oklahoma. The 507th ARW reports to Fourth Air Force and performs daily missions both locally and around the world in support of Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command's national emergency war order requirements, operating out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. SCW-1 is a subordinate command of Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, ensuring National Security through deterrence of adversarial nuclear ambitions.
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    39 mins
  • Refuel Radio: Community Engagement and Oklahoma

    Refuel Radio: Community Engagement and Oklahoma
    Feb 25 2025
    On the fifth edition of the Refuel Radio Podcast, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief, are joined by Jim Flavin, VP of National Sales at Diamond Baseball Holdings and a 507th ARW honorary commander, and Neil Lambrecht, 507th Maintenance Group executive director. They spoke about the importance of community engagement, the Oklahoma City area and baseball. The 507th Air Refueling Wing is the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in the state of Oklahoma. The 507th ARW reports to Fourth Air Force and performs daily missions both locally and around the world in support of Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command's national emergency war order requirements, operating out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
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    35 mins
  • Refuel Radio:Airman & Family Readiness

    Refuel Radio:Airman & Family Readiness
    Jan 27 2025
    On the fourth edition of the Refuel Radio Podcast, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief are joined by Sharon Lochman, the former 507 ARW Airman & Family Readiness Director. They spoke about Military and Family Readiness, support services, and retirement. The 507th Air Refueling Wing is the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in the state of Oklahoma. The 507th ARW reports to Fourth Air Force and performs daily missions both locally and around the world in support of Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command's national emergency war order requirements, operating out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
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    33 mins
  • Refuel Radio: Operational Readiness and Frothed Coffee

    Refuel Radio: Operational Readiness and Frothed Coffee
    Dec 30 2024
    This third edition of the Refuel Radio Podcast, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, is hosted by Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief. They spoke to Lt. Col. Damien Miller, 507th ARW Inspector General of Inspections director, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve Robinson, a boom operator with the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, about operational readiness. The 507th Air Refueling Wing is the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in the state of Oklahoma. The 507th ARW reports to Fourth Air Force and performs daily missions both locally and around the world in support of Air Mobility Command and U.S. Strategic Command's national emergency war order requirements, operating out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
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    32 mins