The Balance
The Balance
111th Attack Wing
This month's topic is "Readiness for the Warfight" and features a guest host from the 111th Operations Group with 28 years in the Air National Guard -- mostly as a drill-status guardsman. During this lighthearted discussion, the hosts will go over three main points that help the part-time military member remain resilient and ready for the warfight. They'll also talk about the storage room serving as a studio.
The Balance Podcast - Chris Conway - July 2025
Chaplain Lt. Col. Tony Repic sits down at Biddle Air National Guard Base's with Chris Conway, a local nutrition counselor available to support members of the 111th Attack Wing and their families. They discuss key fundamentals to a healthy diet for service members. (U.S. Air National Guard Audio by Airman 1st Class Matthew Bergh)
Aug 5, 2025
42 min
The Balance Podcast - Keith Donnell - May 2025
Chaplain Lt. Col. Tony Repic sits down with Biddle Air National Guard Base's Keith Donnell, a personal financial counselor resource on base to support members of the 111th Attack Wing and their families.
Jun 5, 2025
38 min
The Balance: Mental health success story with Master Sgt. Shawn Jacobs
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down to discuss mental health with Master Sgt. Shawn Jacobs, at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham Pennsylvania, Oct. 12, 2023. Jacobs talks about how he triumphed over his mental health issues with the help of his leadership, fellow servicemembers, and civilian healthcare providers. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
Jun 25, 2024
54 min
The Balance: Mental health success story with Master Sgt. Shawn Jacobs
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down to discuss mental health with Master Sgt. Shawn Jacobs, at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham Pennsylvania, Oct. 12, 2023. Jacobs talks about how he triumphed over his mental health issues with the help of his leadership, fellow servicemembers, and civilian healthcare providers. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
Apr 3, 2024
54 min
The Balance: Mentorship, transition and growth with Jeff Moore, Recruiting Lead for Greencastle
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down to discuss mentorship, transitioning from the military and personal growth with Mr. Jeff Moore, Recruiting Lead for Greencastle, at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham Pennsylvania, March 23, 2023. Moore was a Senior Human Resources Supervisor for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard prior to retirement after 25 years of total service. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
Feb 7, 2024
30 min
The Balance: Mentorship, transition and growth with Jeff Moore, Recruiting Lead for Greencastle
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down to discuss mentorship, transitioning from the military and personal growth with Mr. Jeff Moore, Recruiting Lead for Greencastle, at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham Pennsylvania, March 23, 2023. Moore was a Senior Human Resources Supervisor for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard prior to retirement after 25 years of total service. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
Feb 2, 2024
30 min
The Balance: TRICARE Health Benefits with Tammy Cartegena
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down with Ms. Tammy Cartegena, a TRICARE subject matter expert who serves as health benefits consultant with US Family Health Plan, to discuss how military health benefits at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham Pennsylvania, Nov. 30, 2022. Cartegena, who retired from the Air National Guard as at the rank of senior master sergeant, briefs military families active, reserve, or retired, about TRICARE benefits here on base. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
Nov 5, 2023
29 min
The Balance: TRICARE Health Benefits with Tammy Cartegena
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down with Ms. Tammy Cartegena, a TRICARE subject matter expert who serves as health benefits consultant with US Family Health Plan, to discuss how military health benefits at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham Pennsylvania, Nov. 30, 2022. Cartegena, who retired from the Air National Guard as at the rank of senior master sergeant, briefs military families active, reserve, or retired, about TRICARE benefits here on base. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
Oct 30, 2023
29 min
The Balance: From orphan to Airmen with Tech. Sgt. Ronald Coen
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down with ANG Tech. Sgt. Ronald Coen, who is assigned to the 111th Logistics Readiness Squadron here, to discuss how he went from living in an orphanage in The Philippines to becoming a noncommissioned officer in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Coen, who credits his faith and his childhood for his resiliency, recently visited the Republic of the Philippines to learn more about his roots. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
May 4, 2023
33 min
The Balance: Mentorship with Airman 1st Class Charles Casner
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Tony Repic, 111th Attack Wing Chaplain, sits down with Airman 1st Class Charles Casner, who is assigned to the 111th ATKW Public Affairs office here, to discuss discuss mentorship and everything from the Palace Chase program, to attending college as a Drill Status Guardsmen. Mentorship is a topic the podcast will be exploring in 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Acosta)
Mar 31, 2023
20 min
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