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AIRWaves Podcast
by NAVAIR
Official AIRWaves podcast for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Episodes
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Optimizing Small Business Partnerships
In this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, we're talking about big changes to the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, SBIR and STTR. As part of the Department of the Navy's Acquisition Transformation, these programs are shifting from being run...
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Naval Aviation Marketplace
In a complex and critical world of naval aviation, acquisition, speed, accuracy and transparency are not just buzzwords; they're essential for delivering warfighting capability to the fleet. But what if we could dramatically reduce the time it takes to find critical contract information, improve...
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Beyond the Blaze: Fire Safety
On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, we’re diving into a topic of paramount importance: fire safety. Whether it's in our workplace or in our homes, understanding how to prevent fires and react effectively in an emergency can literally save lives. Naval Air Station Patuxent River Fire…
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Beating Burnout
We’re tackling the topic of burnout: what it really is, why it happens, and most importantly, what we can do about it. Joining us today is an amazing group of individuals who bring lots of insight and advice for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
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Airwaves Podcast - PAE Aviation – A Generational Opportunity
Today, we’re diving into a generational change for Naval Aviation: the rollout of the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Aviation, or PAE(A). This new structure is designed to drive speed, accountability, and better outcomes for our warfighters.
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AirWaves #110: The NAVAIR Prometheus Group
The NAVAIR Prometheus Group is leading the charge in teaching military and government civilians how to harness the power of AI to improve workflows, solve tactical problems, and close warfighter gaps.
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AirWaves #109: Large Scale Exercise 2025- Preparing for the future fight
This exercise wasn't just about testing our readiness. It was about learning, adapting, and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. Joining me today are some of the key leaders who helped to shape and execute this effort. Please welcome Rear Admiral Shawn Denihan, NAVAIR Reserve Deputy…
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AirWaves #108: Skyhook-Thinking and partnering differently
AirWaves #108: Skyhook-Thinking and partnering differently by NAVAIR
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AirWaves #107: OPSEC-Protecting our Mission
May is OPSEC Awareness Month, and it's a critical time for each of us to sharpen our focus on operations security. Because whether you're on the flight line, in the lab, behind a desk, OPSEC is about protecting our mission, our people, and ultimately, the warfighters. Joining today is Richie…
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AirWaves #106: Energy-Free Stress Management
On Today's Airwaves podcast, we're uncovering simple, energy free strategies to help you reduce stress, stay sharp and avoid burnout. Welcome to Airwaves. I'm Mikel Lauren Proulx. And joining us today is Lieutenant Commander Kyle Shepard, Command Audiologist, a military occupational stress…
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AirWaves #105: Navigating Change
Life is full of unexpected twists….and if you’ve ever felt a little unsure about what’s next – whether in work, life, or just the world around you – you’re in the right place. We’ll explore strategies for resilience, and growth; and talk about how to handle transitions and keep moving forward –…
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AirWaves #101: SIMS at Sea-Embracing an Abundancy Mindset
Delivering a capability the fleet needs at a cost we can afford. Sims at Sea, a relevant, real-time, cost-effective training capability designed to keep our warfighters ready in the operational environment.
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PMA-274: Removing barriers, building trust to rapidly deliver cutting-edge capability
On today's AIRWaves podcast, we're talking speed-to-fleet, and how one team's positive mindset and outside-of-the-box thinking enabled capability delivery far sooner than expected. How did they do it? Well, let's find out.
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AIRWaves #98: Naval Sustainment System Cost Pillar
It's our mission to deliver the capability the fleet needs at a cost we can afford, and on today's AIRWaves podcast, we're diving into the cost portion of that statement to better understand why, in a time of reduced budgets, we need to think differently, be creative, and find new and innovative...
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AIRWaves #97: PMA-265 - Breaking barriers to equip warfighters for victory
How does the work you do directly impact the fleet? On today's AIRWaves podcast, you're going to meet a team that answered an urgent call from the front lines. Through teamwork, communication and creative thinking, they removed barriers to deliver a game-changing capability to forward-deployed...
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AirWaves #96: Information Security: What you can do to mitigate risk
Would you know what to do in the event of a security incident? On today's podcast, we're talking about common security violations, what they are, and what actions you should take to minimize damage and mitigate risk. It's all about protecting our important information.
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AirWaves #93: Manage Stress, Build Resilience
Today, we're talking about effective stress management, and we're going to dive into some actionable tips to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and navigate life's challenges with resilience and calm. Please welcome to the show NAWCAD Command Operational Audiologist and Stress Resilience…
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AirWaves #91: Red Sand Project: Human Trafficking Awareness
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since 2010, our nation has dedicated this time to raise awareness about human trafficking and educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. In support of these efforts, the NAVAIR team is hosting an event called the Red…
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AirWaves #88: Ready On Day One
When you start a new job, it can take a few days to settle in, but what if you had all the tools you needed to work and be productive on day one? That's the goal of the Ready on Day One effort. Welcome to Airwaves, the official podcast of the Naval Air Systems Command. And on today's podcast,...
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AirWaves #87: Suicide Prevention & Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it's a time to remember those affected by suicide and raise awareness about suicide prevention. Joining us to tell us more is Chief Kathleen Kalyan-Barden. Suicide prevention coordinator at the Fleet Readiness Center Mid Atlantic Detachment.…
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AirWaves #86: Hybrid Workforce Podcast- Thriving in the Hybrid Work Environment
Hybrid work has transformed the way we think about and do our work. From providing greater work life balance to an increased ability to work from anywhere. The hybrid work environment is here to stay, and today you're going to learn how to thrive in this flexible business model.
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AirWaves #85: EMALS CSD Podcast- Thinking Differently to Deliver Results
EMALS Control Status Dashboard software team challenges status quo, thinks differently to deliver organic capability to fleet.
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AirWaves #84: Light Attack Academy - Empowering Employees to Deliver Results
“Knowledge is power. You’re going to hear about a new initiative empowering employees to change the game, share learning and improve warfighter support. Joining us today to tell us more about this mission-focused boot camp, from PMA-276, the H-1 Light Attack Helicopters Program Office, is Deputy...
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AIRWaves #67: PMA-261 – Fleet first mentality and a culture focused on outcomes that matter
AIRWaves Episode #67: On this episode of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, PMA-261 Program Manager Col. Jack Perrin shares how relationships, good communication and a “fleet first” mentality helped the heavy-lift helicopter program office overcome challenges to deliver capability the fleet needs at a...
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AIRWaves #63: Behaviors for a Winning Culture – PMA-299: Using data & partnerships
AIRWaves #63: Today we’re continuing our series on “behaviors for a winning culture”. PMA-299, the multi-mission H-60 helicopters program office achieved their readiness goals, ahead of schedule, resulting in significant improvements in readiness and affordability.
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AirWaves #102: JAMinar - Sharing learning to increase knowledge, connect teammates to mission
Knowledge is power, and educating the workforce is the goal of a new training program called JAMinar. It's designed to give employees the opportunity for a deep dive into the programs they support.
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AirWaves #100: Intentional Stress to Build Resilience
Today, we are on the AIRWaves with part two of our Manage Stress, Build Resilience series. In a previous podcast, we talked about stress. How to manage and ways to cope with stress and today, we're going to take it a step further and talk about how we can use intentional stress to build…
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AirWaves #95: Insider Threat: Is It You?
Did you know that one of the biggest threats to our national security could come from inside the organization? On today's podcast, we're talking about insider threat, what it is, what motivates insider threat, and what you can do to detect and mitigate a potential threat before it's too late.
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AirWaves #94: Personnel Security - Why it Matters
On today's AIRWaves podcast, we're talking about improvements to the security investigation process and giving you the important information you need to know about self-reporting and how to and maintain your clearance. We're also going to discuss the important role we all play in protecting the...
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AirWaves #92: PMA-271: E-6B Modification Effort ‘Get Real, Get Better’ Get Capability to the Fleet
Get real, get better, get improved capability to the fleet, and do it in record time. Facing the challenge of upgrading the E-6B fleet, the Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office knew they needed to get this vital aircraft back in service as quickly as possible.…
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AirWaves #90: Managing holiday stress for better Mental Health
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, it's not all holiday cheer. With winter festivities and holiday gatherings, it's natural to feel a wide range of emotions. So how do we balance the demands and keep stress in check and combat the winter blues? Well, on today's AIRWaves...
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AirWaves 81: PMA-234 JATO team: Get Real Get Better to overcome challenges and increase productivity
“We have the mission of turning out capability for the warfighter, but we also have the mission of improving the organization.” On this edition of the AIRWaves podcast, we talk to PMA-234, Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office and the Jammer Technique Optimization (JATO) Point Mugu...
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AirWaves #80 :Power Of Data
Data is all around us – facts and figures -- that play an increasingly important role in our personal and professional lives. How we collect, understand and interpret data can have a major impact on how we do business and our ability to maintain the competitive edge. Learn how to unleash the…
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AirWaves #79: PMA-265 Contracting Challenge
Getting capability to the fleet quickly and affordably is more important than ever in today’s geo political environment. And that often requires us to think differently and change the way we do business to move fast. For PMA-265, the F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office, it started with a challenge –…
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Airwaves #77: “Get Real, Get Better” with AMS: Using Data to make Decisions and Improve Performance
Data-informed decisions are critical to delivering capabilities the fleet needs at a cost we can afford. In this episode of AIRWaves, learn how the Acquisition Management System is enabling NAVAIR to "Get Real Get Better" and improve performance across the acquisition life cycle.
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Airwaves #76: PMA-276: MUOS ‘speed-to-the-fleet’ capability
On this episode of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, the PMA-276 H-1 Light Attack Helicopter Programs Office team shares how they felt empowered to put ideas into actions, make decisions and change the game to deliver a much-needed capability to the fleet fast.
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Airwaves #75: Naval Sustainment System – Aviation: Maintenance Operations Center
The Naval Sustainment System Aviation Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) brings together stakeholders across the Navy, Marine Corps and industry with one goal — to improve naval aviation readiness. On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, MOC leaders explain how this collaborative team keeps...
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AIRwaves #74: NSS-A: Cost Pillar
On this episode of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, we’re continuing our Naval Sustainment System-Aviation series with an in-depth look at the Cost Pillar. RADM John Gumbleton, the Navy’s Budget Officer and RADM Shane Gahagan, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs share what the...
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AIRwaves #73: PMA-275 - Delivering Capability to the Fleet
CMV-22B, the Navy’s only tiltrotor aircraft, flew into the fleet faster than any other platform in recent history. On this episode of the AIRWaves we talk about the behaviors and actions that helped the PMA-275 team overcome challenges and rapidly deliver this vital capability to the warfighter.
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AIRWaves #72: NSS-A – Supply Chain Reform/O-Level Reform Pillars
In this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, we take a deep dive into the Organizational-Level Reform and Supply Chain Reform pillars of the Naval Sustainment System-Aviation. Learn how we’re getting the right parts to the right place at the right time to ensure optimal maintenance performance at the...
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AIRWaves #71: Property Management
What does it take to keep track of everything NAVAIR owns? On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, NAVAIR Command Property Officer Brian Harkless shares how his team uses data to make informed decisions, drive down costs and deliver the right part to the right place in the right condition — on...
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AIRWaves #70: NSS-A – Sustainment and Availability
Sustainment is vital to Naval Aviation readiness and for the Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications program office, it’s a no-fail mission. On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, Captain Adam Scott, Program Manager for PMA-271 and Bob Stailey, E-6B Integrated Product Team Lead...
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AIRWaves #69: NSS-A – (Part #2) Guests: VADM Kenneth Whitesell, VADM Carl Chebi, Lt. Gen. Mark Wise
AIRWaves Episode #69: On this special edition of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, we are bringing you part 2 of our exciting conversation with Naval Aviation Enterprise leadership. We’re talking about Naval Sustainment System Aviation and how it’s the way Enterprise does business – better.
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AIRWaves #68: NSS-A – (Part #1) Guests: VADM Kenneth Whitesell, VADM Carl Chebi, Lt. Gen. Mark Wise
AIRWaves Episode #68: On this special edition of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, commander, Naval Air Forces; Lt. Gen. Mark Wise, deputy commandant for aviation, headquarters, Marine Corps; and NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. Carl Chebi discuss how Naval Aviation Enterprise...
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AIRWaves #66: Meet the Fleet – USS Carl Vinson
AIRWaves Episode #66: Welcome to a very special edition of AIRWaves 'Meet the Fleet - USS Carl Vinson' with Captain P. Scott Miller, Commanding Officer of USS Carl Vinson, and Captain Tommy Locke, Commander, Carrier Air Wing 2. They became the first aircraft carrier to deploy with a combination…
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AIRWaves #65: Appreciative Inquiry and Your Modern Brain- Ft. LCDR Jocelyn Liberg
AIRWaves Episode #65: On this episode of AIRWaves, we’re going to do a little self-reflection and talk about how using your modern brain and practicing appreciative inquiry are key to scaling organizational success and supporting employees. Joining us is Lieutenant Commander Jocelyn Liberg,...
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AIRWaves #64: Post-Pandemic Anxiety: Embracing the Awkwardness
AIRWaves Episode #64: On this episode of AIRWaves, clinical health psychologists Dr. Robin Pashby and Dr. Jennifer Bakalar talk about the new mental health crisis. Learn why you may be feeling anxious and stressed and what to do about it, and how self-care and good communication can ease...
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AIRWaves #62: Mentorship and Learning
AIRWaves Episode #62: In this episode of our AIRWaves podcast, we’re continuing our series on Behaviors for a successful organization – our topic – mentorship and how that empowers our workforce to learn and grow.
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AIRWaves #61: Behaviors for a Winning Culture - PMA-265 and Empowerment
AIRWaves Episode #61: In this episode of our AIRWaves podcast, Captain Jason Denney, Program Manager for PMA-265, Mr. Don Salamon, Data Analytics Integrated Product Team Lead, and Miss Tess Butner, Budget Financial Manager, join us to discuss behaviors for a winning culture.
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AIRWaves #58: Mental Health and Depression Awareness
AIRWaves Episode #58: In this episode of our AIRWaves podcast, we discuss a growing health crisis -- the number of people struggling with mental health issues has skyrocketed amid the pandemic and the impact can be long-lasting, leading some experts to call mental health the epidemic within the...
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