The unofficial podcast for Dover Air Force Base. Join the Bedrock Innovation Lab as we interview senior leaders, Airmen, and guest speakers about innovation and Air Force life.
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 aviation and commercial flight.
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 the Space Force, what it takes to launch a rocket, and the future of the space domain.
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
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.
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 Army ranger, into the care of Brooks Army Medical Center. Ryan, his wife Asia, and the crewmembers reconvened on Zoom to recap the harrowing journey.
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!
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 Lt Steve Miller sits down with pilots and loadmasters from the Third to discuss their harrowing flights and the C-17's unique capabilities.
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.
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 of Airmen, and creativity in defense arguments.
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 flying to innovation.
