Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Crist | 130th Airlift Wing | 10.30.2024
In this episode of The Leading Edge, we focus on the new Deployable Combat Wing (DCW) and share what we currently know as we begin its implementation. Lt. Col. Victor Dumrongkietiman of the 130th Airlift Wing serves as Chief of Staff and leads the discussion. He provides an overview of the DCW, including its purpose and structure. Col. Patrick Chard, the program's author and facilitator, opens......
Audio by 1st Lt. Alexis Farmer | 130th Airlift Wing | 04.07.2024
On this episode of the Leading Edge, we focus on the leadership dynamic of the First Sergeant and the Commander, and its impact on the overall organization. SMSgt. Callen, who leads the discussion, is the 130th Wing Staff and Medical Group First Sergeant. Senior Callen articulates the role the “Shirt” plays in ensuring good order and discipline amongst their team, prioritizing the welfare......
Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Crist | 130th Airlift Wing | 01.16.2024
In this episode, the focus is on Airman developmental feedback. The session is led by Chief Master Sgt. Kevan Williams, who is the 130th Airlift Wing Command Chief. During this session, Chief Williams explains some concepts of feedback, and insights into what it is and what it is not. The episode starts and closes by Deputy Wing Commander Col. Patrick Chard, the program author and facilitator....
Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Crist | 130th Airlift Wing | 10.15.2023
In this episode, the focus is on empowerment. The session is led by Lt. Col. Ryan Harrah, who is the deputy commander of the 130th Maintenance Group. He dives into the tools and challenges that come with empowering your subordinates as a commander. The episode is started and closed by Vice Wing Commander Col. Patrick Chard, who is the program author and facilitator....
Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Crist | 130th Airlift Wing | 06.08.2023
This episode focuses on two topics. The roles and missions of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Joint Force Headquarters, presented by Col. Robert Kincaid, the director of J5 strategies, plans, and policy for the WVNG. Emotional intelligence training presented by SMSgt. Laura Moore, the Human Relations Advisor for the 130th Airlift Wing (130th AW), Ms. Melinda Himstedt, Director......
Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Crist | 130th Airlift Wing | 04.10.2023
The third episode of this twelve-part series focuses on strategic planning and developing organizational goals and objectives. Vice Wing Commander Colonel Patrick Chard, the program author and facilitator walks us through the why and how of strategic planning....
Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Crist | 130th Airlift Wing | 01.24.2023
This episode focuses on exposing officers to simulated real life scenarios commanders face concerning Airman conduct, discipline, incident response, work/life balance, etc. The situations shown use the “What Now, Airman?” series of videos to present moral and ethical gray areas that facilitate discussion amongst the group. This session is led by SMSgt Laura Moore the Human Relations......
