The official podcast of the 325th Fighter Wing. Our mission is to project unrivaled combat airpower for America with the Air Force’s most resilient Airmen.
Episodes
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 14
For this month's episode of Lightning Within 5, we invited Senior Airman Elijah Perez, a weather journeyman from the 325th Operations Support Squadron, to talk about his journey so far in the Air Force, his job as a weather specialist, and more.
11/22/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 13
On this month's episode of Lightning Within 5, we sat down with the Integrated Resilience Office, namely Joanne Burgess and Rebecca Gestrich, to talk about Domestic Abuse Awareness and resources that are out there for those who need them.
10/16/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 12
On this month's episode of Lightning Within 5, we sat down with the new 325th Fighter Wing command team to talk about their leadership philosophies, their Air Force stories, and what Team Tyndall can expect under their tenure.
09/20/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 11
On this month's episode of Lightning Within 5, we sat down with Team Tyndall's Air Force Ball committee chairs, Senior Master Sergeants Damian Foster and Sean Whitcomb, to talk about the upcoming AF Ball and what attendees can expect! This ball is going to be one to remember!
08/06/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 10
On this month's episode of Lightning Within 5, MSgt Felipe Gonzalez from the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron's emergency management flight talks to us about hurricane season, hurricane prep, and beach safety.
07/03/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 9
This month's episode of Lightning Within 5, the Naval Support Activity Panama City’s Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Brandon Baxter, to discuss their mission and what they are bringing to the local community and Team Tyndall.
06/05/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 8
Kellie Gerardi, a aerospace, defense, and technology professional, children's book author and science communicator, talks about her experiences as in space community and her role in the Gulf Coast Salute air show during Episode 8 of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
05/03/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 7
MSgt Corey Kraus, 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron CE Readiness Challenge director, talks about what it's like coordinated an exercise of this scale and what challengers can expect from this year's event on this month's episode of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
04/10/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 6
MSgt Alexis Cabell, 325th SFS first sergeant, talks about her Air Force journey as a woman starting off as a 17 year old Airman to a SNCO and first sergeant on this month's episode of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
03/12/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 5
Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Demo Team pilot, and Lt. Col. Alexander Goldfein, 325th Operations Group Director of Operations, talk about the upcoming Gulf Coast Salute air show and everything you'll be able to see and do if you attend during Episode 5 of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
02/14/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 4
Senior Airman Ariana Salas, 325th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, talks about life as an Airman at Tyndall Air Force Base, the Rising 4 Airman's council, and restoring and running the Tyndall Airmen's Attic during episode 4 of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
01/10/2024
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 3
The 325th Fighter Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Sharp, talks about changes to Senior Airman below-the-zone, Staff Sgt. release parties, using the holiday break to recharge and reflect on the year, and celebrating Christmas and New Years during episode 3 of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
12/07/2023
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 2
The 325th Operations Group commander, Col. Christian Bergtholdt, talks about the latest iteration of Checkered Flag, the 325th FWs new F-35 mission and provides his take Thanksgiving during episode 2 of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
11/21/2023
Lightning Within 5 - Ep. 1
The 325th Fighter Wing commander, Col. George Watkins, talks about Checkered Flag and the future of Tyndall AFB during the pilot episode of the Lightning Within 5 podcast.
