Insight Thru Experience Podcast

Latest Episodes:

S3 E3: Interview with TACP Bryan from the 17th Special Tactics Sq Apr 21, 2021

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this 3rd episode of Season 3, I was lucky enough to interview Bryan who is a very experienced TACP operator from the 17th Special Tactics Squadron. He shares tons of info about his background, his life as a TACP, and why the 17th STS is such a special place to work. Don't miss this episode!!!

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S3 E2: Interview with 4 x operator candidates from Selection 21-02 Mar 23, 2021

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this 2nd episode of Season 3, I sat down with four candidates just 36 hours after completing our operator selection. They share what the experience was like for them, their darkest moments, their biggest fears coming into selection, and much, much more. Don't miss this episode!!!

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S3 E1: Interview with a Special Reconnaissance Operator Feb 05, 2021

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this first episode of Season 3, I sat down with one of our Special Reconnaissance operators to talk about his experience before, during, and after his selection to come to the unit. This is one you don't want to miss.

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S2 E#13 Interview with 2 x EOD Direct-support Operators Dec 14, 2020

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, I got to sit down and interview two of our EOD specialists inside the unit. They will reveal what life is like for a direct-support operator inside the 724 STG. This is one you don't want to miss.

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S2 E#12 Interview with 2 x Intel Specialists Nov 02, 2020

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. We finally got to interview two of our Intel experts on this week's episode. They will tell you all about life as an Intelligence specialist inside the 724 STG.

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S2 E#11: Interview with 4 x Operators Post Selection Oct 07, 2020

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This episode is a special one. We interviewed 4 operators just 48 hours after they finished our grueling selection process. This is a can't miss episode! We discuss everything from how they prepped (mentally/physically), how they performed, and they revealed their low moments when the demons came calling, and much, much, more.

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S2 E#10: Interview w/ Riley, Kyle, and Brandon from our Medical Section Jun 30, 2020

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with three of our medical professionals: Riley (Group Surgeon), Kyle (Medical Ops), and Brandon (IDMT).

In this episode, we talk about everything from how the medical section is organized, to how they support the unit members, and many other revealing topics centered around treatment, teaching, and training the force inside the 724 STG.

Timeline:

1:00 Intros

3:35 Why did you decide to come to the 724 STG?

8:50 Describe the task organization of Medical inside the 724 STG.

11:30 What do your daily battle rhythms look like?

18:30 Describe the most badass medical scenario you have been apart of during training

20:10 What are the opportunities available to the medical staff here that do not exist at a traditional medical assignment?

29:00 What are you looking for in the medical people we hire and what should people expect when coming to your A&S?

33:00 What should new medical hires expect when coming in and integrating with the operators?

42:35 Describe a day when you made a huge difference in the lives of people in the 724 STG

48:45 Each of you gets 30 sec to brag on someone/something in the Medical realm

53:00 Why should every AF medical professional choose to come to the 724 STG at some point in their career? Visit us online at

https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S2 E9: Interview w/ the Psych Squad Jun 16, 2020

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with Lauren (Clinical Psych), Amy (Clinical Social Worker), Maria (Clinical Social Worker), and Megan (Peer Network Coordinator). Such a pleasure to talk to these professional ladies and hear how they are making a huge difference in the lives of our unit members and their families.

For those looking at where their next assignment will be, this week's podcast is just another example of the opportunities and support that exist here at the 724 STG.

Timeline:

2:05 Intros

3:50 Diggin in deeper on each of their specialties

8:20 How has the integration been with the operators since you arrived?

15:00 How has your experience with being married to a military spouse affected your ability to do your job here?

17:50 What are some of the common stressors you deal with in your daily duties

20:10 What are some best practices that the Psych Squad is implementing to keep the 724 healthy?

28:05 What is the HPO Team doing in the face of COVID-19 to keep the organization focused and healthy?

29:50 Describe a day at work when you got to do something special in your role

36:25 Why should spouses want to come to the 724?

40:10 What are some things you are working on to help the 724 STG move forward?

43:50 Each of you gets 30 sec to brag on someone/something in the HPO realm

48:15 What is one piece of advice you would give spouses as they PCS here, or are thinking about making the 724 STG a future assignment?

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S2 E8: Spouse Interview w/ Three Unit Spouses (Rachel, Lauren, and Sarah) Jun 09, 2020

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with Rachel, Lauren, and Sarah.

These ladies are spouses of unit operators and share their experiences on what life is like when married to a 724 STG operator. Tons of great info in this podcast for those inbound for an assignment, and those considering a future move to the 724 STG.

Timeline:

2:10 Intros

3:45 How has your time been during your assignment here?

6:45 How do you deal with the fast pace of the unit?

14:10 What are some positives you would want to make families aware of when it comes to the family support structure at the unit?

18:45 Discussion on the local area and where to live

27:30 What has been the hardest thing to adjust to and how have you dealt with it?

36:45 What are some reasons you should want to come to the 724?

41:15 Who may struggle with an assignment here?

48:55 What advice would you give both the incoming spouses and the spouses thinking about an assignment here?

Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

S2 E7: Interview with TSgt Chris C. Discussing the Religious Affairs Role Inside the 724 STG Jun 02, 2020

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interview Chris C. discussing the realities of Religious Affairs inside of SOF, and how they integrate effectively inside the 724 STG to help keep the organization and its families both healthy and resilient.

Timeline:

2:15 - Guest intros

4:15 - How did you end cross-training into Religious Affairs?

9:30 - How did you find out about the 724 STG?

10:40 - Chris explains the Chaplain/Religious Affairs footprint inside the 724

13:45 - Chris's responsibilities in his Religious Affairs role here

16:10 - What feedback have you received from those you serve?

19:00 - Explain the flexibility you have here in your role

21:45 - Why do you think the 724 may be a good opportunity for other Religious Affairs Airmen?

23:35 - What traits do you think is critical for your role here?

26:30 - What are some things applicants should expect during our Assessment and Selection process?

29:35 - What can incoming families look forward to from the Chaplain Corps as they settle into the organization