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The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command

The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command

By: 130th Airlift Wing
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 The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command is a twelve part podcast covering a wide range of topics focused to prepare junior officers for future command and/or senior leadership. Topics include: command responsibility, development of organizational goals, emotional intelligence, techniques for empowerment, developmental feedback discussions, team building and more! Note: Audio for these episodes has been recorded during live sessions held at the 130th AW.DVIDSHub.net Political Science Politics & Government
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  • The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 11

    The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 11
    Jun 26 2025
    In this episode of The Leading Edge, we focus on 360-degree feedback and how it can improve the unit and more importantly you as leaders. Retired Lt. Col. Matthew Bethel of the 130th Airlift Wing who served as Operations Support Squadron Commander leads the discussion. He provides personal experiences from his career, and explains how feedback given and received are vital to our growth as leaders. Col. Richard Switzer, the program's facilitator, opens the episode; he is also the Deputy Wing Commander of the 130th Wing.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 10

    The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 10
    Jun 26 2025
    In this episode of The Leading Edge, we focus on the Wing Inspector General office what they do and how they support the Commander and the Airmen of the Wing. Lt. Col. Chad Board of the 130th Airlift Wing serves as Inspector General and leads the discussion. He provides an overview of the IG office, including its purpose and structure. Col. Richard Switzer, the program's facilitator, opens the episode; he is also the Deputy Wing Commander of the 130th Wing.
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    41 mins
  • The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 9

    The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 9
    Oct 30 2024
    In this episode of The Leading Edge, we focus on the new Deployable Combat Wing (DCW) and share what we currently know as we begin its implementation. Lt. Col. Victor Dumrongkietiman of the 130th Airlift Wing serves as Chief of Staff and leads the discussion. He provides an overview of the DCW, including its purpose and structure. Col. Patrick Chard, the program's author and facilitator, opens the episode; he is also the Deputy Wing Commander of the 130th Wing. Please note that all information regarding the DCW is pre-decisional and subject to change.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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