Staff Sgt. Tawan Williams is our guest on the Roll Call podcast. He is one of the newest recruiters with the 126th Air Refueling Wing. He's, also, a mentor and an author.

126th Air Refueling Wing commander Col. Tom Jackson, shares his message of thanks for all that the wing has accomplished this year.

Tech Sgt. Tyler Rush, 126th Communications Flight, is our guest on this episode. He updates us on new laptops coming to the Wing, he tells us about all the tasks he juggles at the Comm Flight and he shares a few of his favorite memories about serving. Did you know that free counseling is available at: Military One Source-1-800-342-9647 Military and Family Life Counselors on Base 618-631-2421 Vet Center-314-821-5801

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Anderson, and Tech. Sgt. Maddie Spires, 126th Air Refueling Wing recruiting, are on this week to talk all things recruiting including the Illinois Guard grant. Military and Family Readiness: [email protected] Metro-East Vet Center 314-894 6105 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw

Find out the Wing's big news from Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez. This is the second part of the previous episode. featuring an interview with the acting commander of the 126th Operations Group, Jason Knab. He talks about his drive to serve his nation and his airmen and he shares with us his passion for flying. Remember if you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, considering suicide please call the Military Crisis line 988 from your phone press 1. 126 Air Refueling Wing Link Tree https://linktr.ee/126arw

126th Operations Group acting commander, Lt. Col. Jason Knab is our guest on this 2 part episode. He discusses the Total Force Association with with the 126th ARW and 906th ARS work together. He discusses the many times he's moved and what gets his heart pumping. St. Louis Cardinals Tickets [email protected] Illinois Armed Forces Free Legal Counsel https://ilaflan.org/ 855-452-3526 Military Family Readiness [email protected] Department of Psychological Health 618-363-1426 Podcast Email [email protected] 126th Air Refueling Wing links: Linktr.ee/126arw

126th Comptroller Flight, Master Sgt. Dan Welker is our guest. He talks about his time in the Air Force and the process of switching over to the Illinois Air National Guard. Healthy Behavior & Weight Loss program registration: Cathy Takacs, RD LDN 618-256-7138 [email protected] 126th Military Family Readiness NewsLetter: [email protected] Roll Call: [email protected]

Lt. Col. Jim "Doc" Avery is our guest he shares a touching story on why he chose to serve in the 126th Air Refueling Wing. Don't forget "Kids on Guard" is coming up and there is still time to get your kids signed up and time for you to sign up to volunteer. Summer Run Clinic Email [email protected] Kids on Guard: https://conta.cc/41Gqd9K 126th Military Family Readiness Newsletter: [email protected] 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email [email protected]

Maj. Matt Boice, 126th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, is our guest. He discusses how his civilian career opened up opportunities for him in the Illinois Air National Guard. He says many of the careers and certifications in CE open up jobs in the civilian market. Registration is still open for the Kids on Guard 2023, register here: https://conta.cc/41Gqd9K Military Family Readiness Newsletter sign up: [email protected] Illinois Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families https://bit.ly/457ZINj 126th Air Refueling Wing linktr.ee/126arw Roll Call Email [email protected]

Scott Air Force Base Airshow and STEM Expo is May 13 & 14. The director, Lt. Col. Adam Wallace is the guest on this weeks Roll Call. He gives us the inside scoop on the planes, the logistics on how to get to Scott and a C-17 load of more information. https://www.scott.af.mil/Airshow 2023 Kids on Guard https://conta.cc/3n7fmHK