The Screaming Blackbird Podcast

Detachment 605
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The Screaming Blackbird Podcast interviews military officers and professional leaders, to take a deep dive into career field exploration, AF lifestyle, and various leadership topics. The mission of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and inform the next generation of military leaders.

  1. FEB 12

    EP37: INTERVIEW WITH RETIRED COL. BENJAMIN ROBINS

    Join Cadets Camden Allen and K'nai Lindsey as they talk with retired Col. Benjamin Robins about his inspiring Air Force career. He shares his passion for flying, his experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the lessons that shaped him as a leader. Discover how he rose through the ranks and emerged into a leadership role as a Colonel.

    44 min

  2. FEB 4

    EP 36: FIELD TRAINING

    Join Cadets Camden Allen and K'Nai Lindsey as they sit down with Prior-Enlisted Cadets Taylor Holden and Terry Toledo-Roberts to discuss the experiences they encountered during their time at FT Max 2025. Listen as theses cadets provide insight on how they faced their greatest challenges yet through determination and fortitude, and how a bit of outside experience can go a long way.

    48 min

  3. JAN 21

    EP 35: BLACKBIRD MONTHLY REVIEW

    Join Cadets Camden Allen and K'Nai Lindsey as they dive into the first month of ROTC with first-year cadet Jessica Fuchs and second-year cadet Darryle McDaniel. Learn about the new student orientation process and how cadets are balancing the demands of cadet life while settling back into the rhythm of academics.

    34 min

  4. 10/02/2025

    EP 34: PILOT RATED SELECTION

    Join Cadets Camden Allen and K’Nai Lindsey as they explore the pilot select journey of Cadets Bruce Davis III and Christen Johnson. Discover where their paths began, how they excelled in ROTC to earn this distinguished position, and what their future career aspirations look like as they prepare to enter active duty next year.

    50 min

  5. 09/22/2025

    EP 33: SPECIAL WARFARE ODT'S

    Join Cadets Camden Allen and K’Nai Lindsey as they sit down with Cadets Bernadette Scheeler and Emerson Siefken to share insights from their summer ODT experiences. Hear firsthand about the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned through special warfare training, and how these opportunities are shaping their ROTC journey and preparing them for future success in the Air Force.

    38 min

  6. 09/22/2025

    EP 32: FALL 24' SEMESTER REVIEW

    Join Cadet Jaylin Sellman as she sits down with fellow Cadets Bruce Davis III, Kiara Minter, and Jason Stewart to reflect on the fall semester. Tune in to hear about the challenges they faced, what they enjoyed most, and what they’re looking forward to in the spring!

    26 min

  7. 09/20/2025

    EP 31: ENJJPT

    In this episode, Cadet Emerson Siefken sits down with Cadets Jaxon Willis and William McMahan to discuss the highly competitive ENJJPT fighter pilot program. They share their journeys from AFROTC through the rigorous selection process to being assigned this prestigious flight opportunity in the U.S. Air Force. Gain valuable insights into the challenges, dedication, and achievements required to become part of one of the Air Force’s premier fighter pilot training programs.

    53 min

  8. 10/04/2024

    EP 30: LT COL CHARLES BERRY - DET 605 COMMANDER

    Cadets Christian Shelton and Jaylin Sellman speak to Detachment 605's newly appointed commander, Lt Col Charles Berry. Hear about his life in the Air Force, his goals for the detachment, and the goals he has for himself during his time here at Det 605.

    51 min
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The Screaming Blackbird Podcast interviews military officers and professional leaders, to take a deep dive into career field exploration, AF lifestyle, and various leadership topics. The mission of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and inform the next generation of military leaders.

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