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00:52:00

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 39 - It won't go without TMO

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2026/09/11

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Henry Hatfield and Airman 1st Class Joel McChesney discuss the traffic management office (TMO) with Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Kaiser at the 122nd Fighter Wing Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 28, 2025. TMO schedules and coordinates passenger and cargo travel and manages inbound and outbound military equipment, aircraft parts and base supplies (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Kaiser)

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00:40:01

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 38 - Lethality, leadership and...

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2026/07/28

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph A. Lewis, 122nd Fighter Wing command chief, discusses his vision, goals and philosophy in Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 5, 2026. Lewis assumed responsibility at the 122nd FW on March 14, 2026. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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00:51:38

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 37 - All things mental health...

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2026/06/04

Ben Reusser, the director of psychological health at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., discusses resilience, mental health and challenges unique to military members with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte, May 1, 2026. Reusser is a U.S. Army veteran and draws from his former military experiences to support military members and their families. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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00:45:10

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 36 - Conversations with the...

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2026/04/30

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Miller, chaplain, and Tech. Sgt. Rita Jimenez, chaplain's assistant, both assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., discuss the importance of airmen understanding and utilizing the support that is available to them through the chaplain's office. Miller also shares stories and experiences from his years serving as a chaplain in both the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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00:28:13

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 35 - Race for the Warrior 5K

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2026/04/09

Eric Flores, the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council (NIBCC) executive board member and Race for the Warrior co-chair, and Kelly Harrison, the 122nd Fighter Wing family program manager, discuss the upcoming Race for the Warrior 5k fundraiser event which is hosted by the NIBCC. The NIBCC provides grants for service members in the northeast Indiana area during financial challenges. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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00:43:13

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 34 - Services in the Spotlight...

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2026/02/19

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Natalie Sonner, sustainment flight chief, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Wilkinson, fitness non-commissioned officer, both assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., discuss duties, responsibilities and training of the force support squadron, January 9, 2026. Sonner and Wilkinson share stories and experiences from their service in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 33 - Military Retirement Benefits

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2026/01/06

The Indiana reserve component transition assistance advisor, James P. Smith, discusses retirement benefits with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte. Smith also explains the United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims process. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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00:47:18

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 32 - Military Education Benefits

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2025/12/01

The Indiana reserve component transition assistance advisor, James P. Smith, discusses education benefits for military families with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte. Smith explains both federal and Indiana state education benefits that are available to military members. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 31 - Public Affairs Spotlight

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2025/09/02

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Keiser discusses deployment and public affairs topics with Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Feb. 28, 2025. Keiser covers highlights and lessons learned from the deployment as well as what it is like to be a public affairs specialist in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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00:22:30

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 31 - Public Affairs Spotlight

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2025/09/02

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Keiser discusses deployment and public affairs topics with Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte at the 122nd Fighter Wing, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Keiser covers highlights and lessons learned from the deployment as well as what it is like to be a public affairs specialist in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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00:09:00

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 30 - A Look Ahead at the 2025...

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2025/06/04

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte interviews Lt. Col. Alana Minx, 122nd Fighter Wing Mission Support Group deputy commander, about the upcoming 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show to be held July 12-13, 2025 at the 122nd FW in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Minx discusses highlights, plans and excitement surrounding the air show. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

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Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 29 - A Look Inside the Equal...

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2025/04/30

Capt. Jenna Monhaut sits down with Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Keiser to explain what the Equal Opportunity (EO) office does by breaking down barriers and misconceptions.

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00:12:09

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 28 - SrA Delaney Smith

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2025/04/10

Lt Rogers sits down for a spotlight episode on one of our all-star 122nd Fighter Wing crew chiefs, Senior Airman Delaney Smith.

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00:37:53

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 27 - Fighter Pilot Q&A

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2025/02/27

Strap in and get ready for high-speed thrills as we sit down with two experienced fighter pilots for an exclusive Q&A session.

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00:21:27

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 26 - Aircraft Recovery Team (CDDAR)

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2025/01/29

The Crash Damage Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team responds to in-flight and ground emergencies, and trains to recover damaged aircraft.

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00:28:09

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 25 - 122nd Diversity & Inclusion...

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2025/01/08

Senior Master Sgt. Keiser speaks with Lt. Col. Stewart about the 122nd Diversity and Inclusion Council.

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00:36:02

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 24 - 122nd Fighter Wing Change...

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2024/12/05

Enjoy this episode with the incoming and outgoing 122nd Fighter Wing Commanders.

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Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 23 - Vehicle Maintenance Spotlight

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2024/10/29

This interview spotlights a team who keeps things running on base...literally! Our vehicle maintenance shop make sure that the fleet of government vehicles are operational for transporting people and supplies where they need to go. If you are considering a career in the military that translates well to the civilian side, vehicle maintenance may be the job for you!

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Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 22 - State Command Chief Mike Dixon

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2024/10/02

Enjoy this interview with State Command Chief Master Sergeant Mike Dixon, who started out as one of our own Blacksnakes, and now serves as the senior enlisted leader of the Indiana Air National Guard.

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Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 21 - Military Chaplains

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2024/09/27

Military chaplains are a key part of the U.S. military support system. Not only do they provide spiritual and religious counseling to service members and their families, but they can do so with 100% confidentiality. Tune in to this episode to meet the 122nd Fighter Wing Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen who work together to facilitate the free exercise of religion in the military.#InternationalPodcastDay

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