43 episodes

Here are some personal interviews with Airmen from the Mighty 18th Maintenance Group on Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan. This is a way for our Shogun Maintenance Professionals to share their stories and learn a little bit more about each other. Aircraft maintenance is a tough business but this team brings it each and every day. From the backshop teams, mighty munitions, maintenance operations, and those launching jets and cashing checks here is your story.This podcast is not sponsored or endorsed by the United States Air Force or the Department of Defense. The information contained in each podcast are the opinions by the host or the individual.

Living a Maintenance Life LosAFjefe

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

Here are some personal interviews with Airmen from the Mighty 18th Maintenance Group on Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan. This is a way for our Shogun Maintenance Professionals to share their stories and learn a little bit more about each other. Aircraft maintenance is a tough business but this team brings it each and every day. From the backshop teams, mighty munitions, maintenance operations, and those launching jets and cashing checks here is your story.This podcast is not sponsored or endorsed by the United States Air Force or the Department of Defense. The information contained in each podcast are the opinions by the host or the individual.

    The Finale - A Chief Meeting

    The Finale - A Chief Meeting

    This is the "Living a Maintenance Life" finale. It will post on my final day serving in a maintenance organization. Shaun Hardy, Markus Anthony, and Tom Richey got next and these Chiefs have a ton to offer their teams. Cheers to all those on the flight line, in the back shops, and at the bomb dumps sacrificing for our country. Though these stories are unique they have a common fabric, patriotism and fortitude. Characteristics embedded into the DNA of every maintainer. It has been a privilege ...

    • 49 min
    Spouse Perspective

    Spouse Perspective

    Meet Sara Farris and Jill Limjoco, spouses who have been through and seen a lot. These perspectives represent their experience but may be similar to those spouses who are also living a maintenance life. This second to last episode is a remix after the original episode was corrupted. Take a half hour and listen to these two share their story.

    • 27 min
    True North Team

    True North Team

    Over the past few year I have heard some grumblings about how our tribe does not care about the mental health of the team. Inject the True North team, along with embedded Chaplains and their religious affairs team...and also the Military Family Life Consultant with aid from Mental Health and the One Source Program. All are geared towards helping those who make this Air Force team work allow for self help and access to mental health professionals. Dr. Rogers and Mr. Veazy stopped by the studio...

    • 39 min
    Family and Maintenance

    Family and Maintenance

    Carlos Gerena and Edwin Evans Jr came by the lab to share some perspective and our conversation turned more towards family and balance. Their early lives influenced their parenting style and is synthesized in the way they lead their teams . Learning from their surroundings helped prepare these two leaders to take care of others and get the mission done while trying to bring a family dynamic to the workplace.. Enjoy

    • 45 min
    No Silver Spoons

    No Silver Spoons

    There are some of our listeners who may not understand this episode. Very little editing involved because Trevon Bush and Dashaun Jones spoke from their hearts and gave perspectives which may be hard for others to comprehend. These two friends are vastly different but also extremely similar. It was great just listening to them share a small part of their stories. Chase your dreams teammates...it's do or die.

    • 32 min
    Maintenance Operations Center plus 2

    Maintenance Operations Center plus 2

    Had some fun guests on the latest episode. What started as a "MOC" Maintenance Operations Center episode changed to a conversation with three fun to talk to pros. Raymond Araiza, Darren Hernandez, and Jacob Strohman share their perspective at the LAML lab and it was a really fun time. Enjoy.

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Pepe Le Q ,

Quality Content

Great podcast. Interesting to hear different perspectives from people in the Maintenance career field, which is often underrepresented. Los AFJefe is a great guy!

MJBX420 ,

So far lovin it!!!

Good Job Uncle . Just found your podcast finally and I love the spirituality in your conversations. Makes it feel extremely genuine !

kodiak.grown ,

Shogun Love

Keep ‘em coming! Look forward to hearing your conversations with USAF MX pros each week. Great job, Los!
Kanpai 🤙🏼

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