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Vandenberg Reads Vandenberg Base Library
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Vandenberg Reads is the official podcast of the Vandenberg Base Library on Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Join us as we talk to guests from around base about the books that have shaped them, how they make time to read, and why reading is important.
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#5 - Equal Opportunity Director Vanneca Phelps
What is EO? What does it do on Base? In today's podcast, we talk to Equal Opportunity's Director Vanneca Phelps about her office, what she does to help Team Vandenberg, and her own career both in the military and out of it. Plus, books she finds crucial in creating great working environments and in living life. Books mentioned in this episode's podcast include:
- In Search of Meaning by Victor Frankel
- Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher
- The Woman's Study Bible -
#4 - FSS Commander LtCol Brandon Bernardoni
In this episode of the Vandenberg Reads Podcast, we sit down to talk with Lt. Col. Brandon Bernardoni, the new Force Support Squadron commander. We talk about his favorite books, how he finds ways to read, and just who the real hero in The Lord of the Rings is.
Books mentioned this episode include:
Danny, Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kati DiCamillo
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The Shallows by Nicholas Carr
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by JRR Tolkien -
#3 - School Liason Karen Cook
For our (late) August episode, Vandenberg's School Liason, Karen Cook talks to us about what school liasons do, learning in the time of COVID, and what books relate well to her profession and what they mean to her.
Books mentioned:
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery -- https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gables-Puffin-Bloom/dp/0147514002
- End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy by Michelle Borba -- https://www.amazon.com/End-Peer-Cruelty-Build-Empathy/dp/1631983539/ -
#2 - Base Historian Scott Bailey
In this episode, we are joined by Vandenberg Base Historian Dr. Scott Bailey. We talk about what it's like to be a historian in the time of COVID and the Space Force, as well as some of the fascinating aspects of Vandenberg's history.
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#1 - Col. Anthony Mastalir and CMSgt Daryl Hogan
Welcome to the first episode of the Vandenberg Reads podcast! We kick things off with Vandenberg Air Force Base's senior leadership, Col. Anthony Mastalir and CMSgt Daryl Hogan. Join us as we talk about how they learned to love to read, how they make time for reading, and what books helped shape and influence their lives. Hosted by Danny Reid for the Vandenberg Base Library.
Books referenced in this episode:
- It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell. Get it at Overdrive, Hoopla, and Amazon.
- Win Forever by Pete Carroll. Get it at Amazon.
- The Last Men Out: Life on the Edge at Rescue 2 Firehouse by Tom Downey. Get it at Amazon.
- The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making by Scott Plous. Get it at Amazon.
- Reframing Organizations by Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal. Get it at Amazon.
- Institution Versus Occupation: Contrasting Models of Military Organization by Charles Moskos. Available here.
- Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. Get it at Overdrive and Amazon.
- Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Get it at Hoopla and Amazon.
- Why a Daughter Needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang. Get it at Amazon.
- The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Get it at Overdrive, Hoopla, and Amazon.
- The Holy Bible. Get it at Overdrive and Amazon.
The theme music is "In the Mood" by Glenn Miller. For more information, check out the Base Library's social media on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website.