On this episode of The Bedrock Podcast, Maj Nik Martini and MSgt Brandon Vazquez recap 3 days of playing the Kingfish ACE scenario board game. They talk with game facilitator, Lt Col Fappiano and Team Dover's A1C Hoyt, who was a team leader dur

Building Bedrock

Dec 29th, 2022 1h 15m

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we travel down memory lane to learn what it takes to build a successful Spark Lab from the ground up. Packy Hill, Ryan Nichol, and Dave Jackson join our host, Nik Martini to discuss what it took to Build

Bedrock Intern Program - 2022 Update

Oct 21st, 2022 26m 11s

In this episode of the Bedrock podcast, we hear from the latest cohort of the Bedrock Internship Program. Listen to their stories of what it is like to work in the Innovation Ecosystem and the benefits of having the opportunity to step outside

POW and Vietnam Veteran Ralph Galati

Sep 23rd, 2022 1h 47m

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we have Mr. Ralph Galati in studio with us. He was an F-4 Weapons Officer who was shot down over North Vietnam in February of 1972. He spent the next 14 months as a Prisoner of War. He talks on his experi

Shield AI - Part 2: The Future of Aviation

Aug 12th, 2022 26m 43s

As promised, here is part 2 of our conversation with Forrest Underwood, Director of Strategy at Shield AI. Today we talk about robot pilots and the future of combat aviation.

Shield AI - Part 1: The Innovation Ecosystem

Aug 5th, 2022 24m 17s

In this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we talk to Forrest Underwood, Director of Strategy at Shield AI. We talk about his transition from a Spec Ops Pilot to an Innovation Pioneer. Stay Tuned for Part 2 talking about the future of combat aviat

Space Force: Rockets, Space Junk and Innovation

Jul 29th, 2022 44m 3s

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we sit down with Captain Tory Robinson. He is the Chief of Launch Electrical Systems for Falcon Flight at the 5th Space Launch Squadron at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. We talk about innovation in t

Intelligent Lockers: How an Airmen is Scaling His Idea AF-Wide

Mar 29th, 2022 31m 43s

Air Force Innovator, SrA Noah Morales, joins the Bedrock Podcast to detail his Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo win. Follow his project on Vision at https://vision.apps.dso.mil/innovations/967

Defense Ventures Program

Mar 24th, 2022 39m 39s

Breaking down barriers and bridging the gap between the DoD and industry. Maj Ryan Nichol and Lt Andrew Cuccia, both DVP Cohort 11 alumni, discuss their Silicon Valley experience and what they learned during their fellowship.

Saving Patient Ryan

Feb 11th, 2022 29m 46s

Reach 797 was in Germany when their mission unexpectedly changed--a high priority medical evacuation. The aircrew and 18 medical personnel flew 8,000 miles, over 19 hours, nonstop from Bagram to San Antonio, Texas to deliver Ryan, an injured Ar

Bedrock Intern Program

Dec 21st, 2021 44m 39s

Want to know what it's like to work at Bedrock? Maj Ryan Nichol sits down with Bedrock's most recent interns, discussing the opportunities, the venue, how to apply, and the skills you'd learn by working at Dover AFB's spark lab!

The Kabul Airlift

Nov 23rd, 2021 36m 18s

In August 2021, C-17's conducted the largest aerial evacuation of civilians in American history from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dover AFB's 3d Airlift Squadron played a vital role in this historic operation. 1st L

Tackling Adversity: Naval Academy to the National Football League

Sep 30th, 2021 32m 19s

Cameron Kinley, USNA '21, joins The Bedrock Podcast to talk about his experience as class president and football team captain on his journey to the NFL.

Defending Your Rights: What the Area Defense Counsel provides Airmen

Sep 13th, 2021 31m 51s

What is the Area Defense Counsel? Area Defense Counsel Capt Eshawn Rawlley sits down with MSgt Jason Smith, 436 MXG First Sergeant, to discuss the role of the ADC for all Airmen. The conversation touches on the role of the ADC, responsibilities

The Entrepreneur‘s Guide to Post-Career Success

Aug 2nd, 2021 35m 20s

Two Air Force reserve pilots talk service, side hustles and success. Major Packy Hill, former Chief Innovation Officer and Jason Depew, an Air Force reserve officer, major airline pilot, and serial entrepreneur discuss various topics from flyin

Leading Through Times of Crisis

Jun 11th, 2021 39m 22s

Col. Matthew Jones (436 AW/CC) and Col. Corey Simmons (60 AMW/CC), lifelong friends and colleagues, give their thoughts on leadership during times of crisis and how they have successfully led airmen through difficult times. They also discuss th

Restoring Night Fright: British team restores a C-47 to D-Day specifications

Apr 27th, 2021 30m 17s

Charlie Walker, owner and project manager of the Night Fright C-47 restoration project, discusses the history and restoration of one of the most successful planes ever built with 1st Lt Steven Miller, 3d Airlift Squadron pilot. The C-47 Night F

Discussing Unconscious Bias

Feb 23rd, 2021 32m 37s

SrA Essence Madison from the Diversity and Inclusivity Working Group join the Bedrock Podcast to have an open discussion with SMSgt Daniel Hall III, 436th OSS SQ Superintendent, about unconscious bias.

Embracing Differences

Dec 22nd, 2020 47m 18s

SSgt Deandra Edwards, member of Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, joins the Bedrock Podcast and sits down with MSgt Williamson, Section Chief of Fuels Section 436 Maintenance Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, to discuss the importance of e

AMC/CCC: Multi-Capable, Digitally Adept Airman

Dec 14th, 2020 27m 33s

Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, the Air Mobility Command command chief, joins the BEDROCK podcast to discuss what it means to be a multi-capable, digitally adept Airman and how Team Dover and the local community are supporting these AMC pri

Leading Through a Change in Perspective

Dec 7th, 2020 52m 36s

This podcast centers on leadership and how we must adapt ourselves and our Airmen to the challenges of today.

Bedrock Fishbowl: Interview with 4 AF Leadership

Oct 21st, 2020 35m 13s

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Pennington and Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force Commander and Command Chief, discuss Air Force Reserve-specific topics during their visit to Bedrock.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Today‘s Air Force

Aug 18th, 2020 41m 54s

AI in the AF... Bedrock's CTO and CIO take a stroll down AI & Machine Learning lane with special guest Michael Kanaan, author and Air Force Operations Officer for Artificial Intelligence at MIT.

Medical Airmen in the Fight Against COVID-19

Jul 6th, 2020 18m 29s

Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant Dawn M. Kolczynski sit down to discuss how our Medical Airmen are innovating and adapting during this global pandemic.

Simon Sinek: Leadership & Innovation During COVID-19 & Social Unrest

Jun 29th, 2020 34m 40s

Simon Oliver Sinek, British-born American author and motivational speaker joins the podcast to discuss leadership and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing social unrest with host Lt. Jeremy Jacobellis.