Insight Thru Experience Podcast

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This episode is a special one. We interviewed 4 operators just 48 hours after they finished our grueling selection process. This is a can't miss episode! We discuss everything from how they prepped (mentally/physically), how they performed, and they revealed their low moments when the demons came calling, and much, much, more.

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with three of our medical professionals: Riley (Group Surgeon), Kyle (Medical Ops), and Brandon (IDMT).

In this episode, we talk about everything from how the medical section is organized, to how they support the unit members, and many other revealing topics centered around treatment, teaching, and training the force inside the 724 STG.

Timeline:

1:00 Intros

3:35 Why did you decide to come to the 724 STG?

8:50 Describe the task organization of Medical inside the 724 STG.

11:30 What do your daily battle rhythms look like?

18:30 Describe the most badass medical scenario you have been apart of during training

20:10 What are the opportunities available to the medical staff here that do not exist at a traditional medical assignment?

29:00 What are you looking for in the medical people we hire and what should people expect when coming to your A&S?

33:00 What should new medical hires expect when coming in and integrating with the operators?

42:35 Describe a day when you made a huge difference in the lives of people in the 724 STG

48:45 Each of you gets 30 sec to brag on someone/something in the Medical realm

53:00 Why should every AF medical professional choose to come to the 724 STG at some point in their career? Visit us online at

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with Lauren (Clinical Psych), Amy (Clinical Social Worker), Maria (Clinical Social Worker), and Megan (Peer Network Coordinator). Such a pleasure to talk to these professional ladies and hear how they are making a huge difference in the lives of our unit members and their families.

For those looking at where their next assignment will be, this week's podcast is just another example of the opportunities and support that exist here at the 724 STG.

Timeline:

2:05 Intros

3:50 Diggin in deeper on each of their specialties

8:20 How has the integration been with the operators since you arrived?

15:00 How has your experience with being married to a military spouse affected your ability to do your job here?

17:50 What are some of the common stressors you deal with in your daily duties

20:10 What are some best practices that the Psych Squad is implementing to keep the 724 healthy?

28:05 What is the HPO Team doing in the face of COVID-19 to keep the organization focused and healthy?

29:50 Describe a day at work when you got to do something special in your role

36:25 Why should spouses want to come to the 724?

40:10 What are some things you are working on to help the 724 STG move forward?

43:50 Each of you gets 30 sec to brag on someone/something in the HPO realm

48:15 What is one piece of advice you would give spouses as they PCS here, or are thinking about making the 724 STG a future assignment?

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with Rachel, Lauren, and Sarah.

These ladies are spouses of unit operators and share their experiences on what life is like when married to a 724 STG operator. Tons of great info in this podcast for those inbound for an assignment, and those considering a future move to the 724 STG.

Timeline:

2:10 Intros

3:45 How has your time been during your assignment here?

6:45 How do you deal with the fast pace of the unit?

14:10 What are some positives you would want to make families aware of when it comes to the family support structure at the unit?

18:45 Discussion on the local area and where to live

27:30 What has been the hardest thing to adjust to and how have you dealt with it?

36:45 What are some reasons you should want to come to the 724?

41:15 Who may struggle with an assignment here?

48:55 What advice would you give both the incoming spouses and the spouses thinking about an assignment here?

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interview Chris C. discussing the realities of Religious Affairs inside of SOF, and how they integrate effectively inside the 724 STG to help keep the organization and its families both healthy and resilient. 

Timeline:

2:15 - Guest intros

4:15 - How did you end cross-training into Religious Affairs?

9:30 - How did you find out about the 724 STG?

10:40 - Chris explains the Chaplain/Religious Affairs footprint inside the 724

13:45 - Chris's responsibilities in his Religious Affairs role here

16:10 - What feedback have you received from those you serve?

19:00 - Explain the flexibility you have here in your role

21:45 - Why do you think the 724 may be a good opportunity for other Religious Affairs Airmen?

23:35 - What traits do you think is critical for your role here?

26:30 - What are some things applicants should expect during our Assessment and Selection process?

29:35 - What can incoming families look forward to from the Chaplain Corps as they settle into the organization

33:00 - Closing out the podcast

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interview two of our Cyber (3D) professionals as they reveal what life is like inside the organization and why 3Ds should make the 724 STG a future career goal.

 Timeline:

• • 2:15 - Guest intros
  • 10:45 - Describe your prior assignment experiences
  • 17:00 - How did you find out about the 724 STG?
  • 24:00 - Balancing outside life with an assignment at the 724 STG
  • 28:35 - Describing the assessment and selection experience
  • 33:25 - What advice would you give to those prepping for assessment?
  • 36:10 - David explains 3D footprint inside the unit
  • 40:35 - Describing the on-boarding experience
  • 45:10 - Tyler explains his experience in the Special Tactics Comms Course
  • 51:25 - Daily life as a 3D in the Group
  • 57:50 - Why should other 3Ds want to come to the 724 STG?

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we bring you part two of a two-part series with members of our Human Performance Optimization (HPO) team.

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we bring you part one of a two-part series with members of our Human Performance Optimization (HPO) team.

Visit us at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

This week we sat down with two operators that just graduated from our Operator Training Course (OTC) to gain their perspectives on how to be successful in both Selection and OTC.

If you are a Special Warfare operator, or a motivated Combat Mission Supporter, visit our website to learn how to join this elite organization. 

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Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interviewed Capt Nick S. who is a Combat Rescue Officer serving at a Rescue Squadron here in the U.S. Nick is the first officer we have interviewed and his experience is a good guide for all those coming behind him to our A&S process.

Appreciate all of you tuning in to another Insight Thru Experience Podcast!