The AirPower Hour Lee Ciokiewicz

Welcome back to another episode of The AirPower Hour!  On today's episode I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with MSgt Jordan Lloyd.  
MSgt Lloyd started her Air Force career as a mechanic and moved on to the Recruiting career field.  She was selected to help create the new computer program that recruiters use to complete the enlistment process for future Airmen.  This is a monumental task and MSgt Lloyd has an integral part in the future of recruiting for the Air and Space Force.  In this episode we talked about why she decided to join and one of the largest influencers in her life, her Dad.  MSgt Lloyd will be a lifelong friend of mine, one of the many I have had the honor to gain by joining the Air Force.  Enjoy the story of MSgt Jordan Lloyd.

Welcome back to the latest and greatest episode of The AirPower Hour.  On this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with the new Commander of the 347th Recruiting Squadron, Lt Colonel Benjamin Schulze.
After graduating from the Air Force Academy with a degree in Chemistry, Col Schulze became one of the very few chemists in the Air Force.  Over his 17-year career he has held multiple positions in assignments all over the world.
The Air Force allowed Col Schulze to pursue his Doctorate at the University of Florida where he ultimately met his Wife Monica.
He has now assumed command of all active-duty Air and Space Force recruiting efforts throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and even the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Welcome back to the AirPower Hour, on this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Scott Knight, the husband of our former Squadron Commander Lt Colonel Knight and current civilian working hand in hand with the Air Force Intelligence career field.
Scott served in the Air Force under the active duty component, as well as the Air Force reserve.  He continued his career serving in a civilian capacity along with being a supportive spouse and father to his Wife and kids.
Originally from California, Scott traveled all over the world during his career with a two year stop in the great state of Wisconsin as his wife took lead of our recruiting squadron.  It was an honor to have the Knight family join our recruiting family and wonderful to have the opportunity to sit down with Scott to hear his story.

On this special episode of The AirPower Hour, we had the opportunity to sit down with the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Joanne Bass.  
After growing up in a military family, Chief Bass joined the Air Force in 1993 and after 30 years has held a multitude of roles including leadership positions at the squadron, group, wing, and major command levels.  
As the Senior Enlisted Leader of the United States Air Force, CMSAF Joanne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government.  She has significant joint service and special operation experience and has participated in several operations and exercises as well as deployments in direct support of Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.

Welcome back to another episode of The AirPower Hour, on this episode I sit down with an Airman Leadership School Instructor from Moody Air Force Base Georgia, TSgt Bailey Snipes. 
Hailing from Southern Florida, Sgt Snipes decided to join the Air Force at a young age while growing up in a very patriotic household.  Before even joining she spent her high school years in a Junior ROTC program cementing her preparation to serve.
After getting her first choice of jobs, Sgt Snipes set off on her journey and to her first assignment at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, as a Security Forces Defender.
Her time in North Dakota ultimately led her to Moody AFB, where she became an Airman Leadership School Instructor.  Her position is responsible for mentoring and teaching new Non-Commissioned Officers on how to be excellent in all they do.
It was great sitting down with TSgt Snipes and hearing her story.  She even makes a very special announcement on the podcast so be sure to tune in!
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On this episode I sat down with TSgt Richard Shepard a former fellow Aerial Port Dawg and currently in transition to being an Officer Accessions  Recruiter in Raleigh North Carolina.

After joining at 17 years old, TSgt Shepard a native of North Carolina traveled all over the world during his time in the Air Transportation career field. 

During his travels all over the world, he took an assignment in Honduras at Soto Cano Air Base where we eventually met his Wife.  Not long after that they moved to New Jersey at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst where they started a family.

With one assignment left before he qualifies for retirement from the Air Force, TSgt Shepard can complete his 20 years of military service at the young age of 37.