Episodes

  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 33 - Military Retirement Benefits

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 33 - Military Retirement Benefits
    Jan 6 2026
    The Indiana reserve component transition assistance advisor, James P. Smith, discusses retirement benefits with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte. Smith also explains the United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims process. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
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    49 mins
  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 32 - Military Education Benefits

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 32 - Military Education Benefits
    Dec 1 2025
    The Indiana reserve component transition assistance advisor, James P. Smith, discusses education benefits for military families with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte. Smith explains both federal and Indiana state education benefits that are available to military members. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
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    47 mins
  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 31 - Public Affairs Spotlight

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 31 - Public Affairs Spotlight
    Sep 2 2025
    U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Keiser discusses deployment and public affairs topics with Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Feb. 28, 2025. Keiser covers highlights and lessons learned from the deployment as well as what it is like to be a public affairs specialist in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
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    23 mins
  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 30 - A Look Ahead at the 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 30 - A Look Ahead at the 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show
    Jun 4 2025
    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte interviews Lt. Col. Alana Minx, 122nd Fighter Wing Mission Support Group deputy commander, about the upcoming 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show to be held July 12-13, 2025 at the 122nd FW in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Minx discusses highlights, plans and excitement surrounding the air show. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
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    9 mins
  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 29 - A Look Inside the Equal Opportunity Program

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 29 - A Look Inside the Equal Opportunity Program
    Apr 30 2025
    Capt. Jenna Monhaut sits down with Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Keiser to explain what the Equal Opportunity (EO) office does by breaking down barriers and misconceptions.
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    14 mins
  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 28 - SrA Delaney Smith

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 28 - SrA Delaney Smith
    Apr 10 2025
    Lt Rogers sits down for a spotlight episode on one of our all-star 122nd Fighter Wing crew chiefs, Senior Airman Delaney Smith.
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    12 mins
  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 27 - Fighter Pilot Q&A

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 27 - Fighter Pilot Q&A
    Feb 27 2025
    Strap in and get ready for high-speed thrills as we sit down with two experienced fighter pilots for an exclusive Q&A session.
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    38 mins
  • Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 26 - Aircraft Recovery Team (CDDAR)

    Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 26 - Aircraft Recovery Team (CDDAR)
    Jan 29 2025
    The Crash Damage Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team responds to in-flight and ground emergencies, and trains to recover damaged aircraft.
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    21 mins