Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 3 - Servant Leadership Mindset with Command Chief Hoopingarner

Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Keiser interviews the 122nd Fighter Wing's own Command Chief Master Sgt., Kyle Hoopingarner. This episode digs deep into Chief Hoopingarner's leadership philosophy, his journey to becoming Command Chief, and his strategy to stay connected with Airmen despite a busy schedule. He talks about the true purpose of promotion boards, why recognizing Airmen with awards and decorations is so important, and how he helps Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO's) pursue personal and professional development. Don't miss our rapid-fire questions at the end to find out which Air Force Instructions (AFI) Chief Hoop would change and why! Time Hacks: 00:45 Intro 01:35 Experience of being a new Command Chief 04:22 History of the Chief (E-9) rank 08:23 Leaving behind a legacy 12:03 "Who inspired you?" 16:27 "How do you stay engaged with Airmen?" 20:30 First speech as Command Chief 24:37 "Why is a promotion board important?" 26:45 "Why are awards and decorations important?" 31:14 Chief Hoopingarner's favorite award 37:57 "What is the Triad?" 39:50 Developing NCO's 43:00 "What is your proudest military moment?" 47:12 Rapid-fire round 50:53 Final remarks