Audio by Tech. Sgt. Louis Koconis | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 06.04.2025
Today's Story: Hurricane Hunters Roll Out
Audio by Robert Jennings | 442d Fighter Wing | 01.08.2025
In this month's HawgCast, Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas finishes his interview with Col. Brett "Zero" Waring, the 476th Fighter Group commander at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. In this half of the interview, Zero talks about his group's efforts in the surrounding community after Hurricane Helene, and how the 476th Vanguards went above and beyond to show there was no "I" in this hurricane!...
Audio by Robert Jennings | 442d Fighter Wing | 12.04.2024
In this months' #HawgCast, and in light of recent tragedies that have occurred in and around the wing, Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas conclude his interview with Chief Nate Parks (see Episode 14). This episode deals with heavy subjects, including loss of a loved one. It may be difficult to listen to, but Chief Parks' story is an inspiring one of resilience. On a lighter note, the #BabbleTime pot is up......
Audio by Robert Jennings | 442d Fighter Wing | 09.23.2024
In this month’s episode of HawgCast, Col. Mike “Rio” Leonas talks with Chief Master Sgt. Nate Parks, the wing’s new command chief about his young life leading up to his service as a Kansas City Police Officer and what brought him back to the KC Hawgs the first time. This episode features the first half of the interview. The second half will be released at a later date. By the way, the......
Audio by Robert Jennings | 442d Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
On this episode of HawgCast, we briefly get re-acquainted with Chief Master Sgt Nate Parks, our new command chief during Babble Time, where Col. Mike “Rio” Leonas accidentally almost adds a couple of extra zeroes to the Babble Time guessing pool. This month’s guests are Lt. Col. Joshua “Nomar” Geidel and Capt. Lauren Haythorne, who helped to lead the recent TDY to Hawaii for the......
Audio by Christopher Wilson | 10th Air Force | 07.23.2024
So far, the first two episodes have focused on Maj. Gen. Gina Sabric’s priorities for the 10th Air Force. We’ve talked about her priorities to Drive Readiness and Develop Elite Airmen. In continuing with that theme, we’re welcoming back Gen. Sabric and Command Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Bluto as well as a very special guest to talk about her final priority, Innovate....
Audio by Robert Jennings | 442d Fighter Wing | 05.23.2024
In this episode of HawgCast, Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas drops the first "Babble Time" hint! Then he speaks with two pilots, "Bango" and "Stain," who volunteered to deploy to the Middle East at the end of last year....
Audio by Robert Jennings | 442d Fighter Wing | 05.06.2024
In this episode of HawgCast, Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas interviews Mr. Nathan "Hootie" Hooton (with an O). Hooton breaks down his 35 years of service, both in the military and post-retirement as the Chief of Inspections for the 442d Fighter Wing. He talks about some of the things he's seen and how he developed into the leader he's become. Edited by Bob Jennings, 442d Fighter Wing Public Affairs...
