Fox Chatter

In this month's episode of Fox Chatter, Col. Taylor Blevins, the 169th Fighter Wing commander, discusses priorities for the September super drill. We also hear from Maj. Sherryl Linkous about readiness training and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Monroe to encourage Airmen to join the Base Honor Guard team.

In this month's Fox Chatter, 169th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Taylor Blevins highlights key accomplishments from across the wing throughout the summer and provides updates as the unit prepares for August drill. Lt. Col. Rachel Phillips also explains the Air Force's new waist-to-height ratio requirement including the requirement for collecting baseline measurements for all Airmen during the August drill weekend. She also discusses fitness classes that are currently offered at the base gym.

In this month's Fox Chatter, 169th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Taylor Blevins shares his priorities for the wing, including support for returning deployers, future readiness, leadership accessibility, and the Air National Guard's F-35 competition. He also discusses efforts to tell the Swamp Fox story and what Airmen can expect during June drill. The episode also features Chaplain Pittman discussing Strong Bonds and resiliency resources, along with Master Sgt. Shawn Nichols is highlighting upcoming training opportunities for Airmen.

The May 2026 edition of Fox Chatter highlights key updates from the 169th Fighter Wing during the May drill weekend at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, including a change of command ceremony and the annual Family Day event.

Leadership discusses improvements in individual medical readiness and ongoing efforts to sustain force health and training standards. Additional segments cover the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign and updated retirement briefings supporting Airmen and families.

Col. Shaun Bowes, 169th Fighter Wing commander, closes the episode by reflecting on recent operational accomplishments and emphasizing readiness, teamwork, and mission execution across the wing.

In the March 2026 edition of Fox Chatter, Col. Shaun Bowes, commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, talks about the upcoming super drill and Staff Exercise supporting certification for the 27.2 rotation, recent engagements at the National Guard Bureau and on Capitol Hill as the wing prepares for future aircraft basing decisions, the importance of Individual Medical Readiness, and previews the Top Gun Drill Meet and Family Day, along with recognizing national-level award winners.