The Drop Ep. 49 - Readiness and August UTA

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of November and have a conversation about Why We Serve.

 Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King, and a special guest!

 We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of September and have a conversation about Work Life Balance.

 Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, Col Ryan Harrah, 130th AW Deputy Wing Commander, and 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King.

 We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of August and have a conversation about Readiness. Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Col. Christopher Croson, Mission Support Group Commander. We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of June and have a conversation about the Community Action Team (CAT). Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Mrs. Jessica Deffendall, Chairman of the Community Action Team (CAT). We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of May and have a conversation about mental health awareness. Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Mrs. Breyanna Baker-Meckley, Director of Psychological Health at the 130th Airlift Wing. We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we will review highlights from the previous UTA, discuss upcoming events for this weekend, and lastly, have a conversation about mission execution, the third priority set by our commander. Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Lt. Col John Zirkle, Commander of the 130th Airlift Squadron. We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, 130th Airlift Wing commander Col. Richard Switzer and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King discuss their priorities for March 2026 Unit Training Assembly weekend. Lt. Col. Anna Sherrod, the Force Support Squadron Commander, joins to discuss fitness and health.

In this episode, 130th Airlift Wing commander Col. Richard Switzer and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King discuss their priorities for February 2026 Unit Training Assembly weekend. Additionally, they discuss the topic of Airmen Development with the unit.

In this abbreviated episode, we hear from Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King, 130th AW Command Chief, discusses the wing priorities during January UTA.

In this abbreviated episode, we hear from Col. Bryan Preece, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Richard Switzer, 130th AW Deputy Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff King, 130th AW Command Chief, discusses the wing priorities during October UTA.