The story about a boy thrown away at birth in Korea and rescued at the brink of death -- and his journey through life. The podcast explores Dr Terwilliger's humorous experiences on the farm, life in the Air Force, funny stories, travels around the world, and learning to cope with a disability that impacted his life. Join me on this journey and the twists and turns of life through the lens of a gay Asian American who lived the American dream. There will be lots of laughs, perhaps a tear; and ...
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#85 - It's Been a Journey. This is the last weekly episode of the podcast. A lot of stories were shared and while I plan to do occasional updates as I have enough content, it's certainly been a wonderful experience sharing my journey. Thank you to those who pushed me, those who joined me as guests, and the many listeners from 51 countries around th…
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#84 - I'm Retired - what now? This short episode shares the first year of being fully retired and what I came up with to fill my time. From renovating my condo, planning trips, and finding new hobbies, it seemed like a great plan. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princess Kona! invites you to visit her w…
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#83-2 - Mom's Birthday. This second intermission is done because I'm in the middle of a remodel project, taking time from doing the regular podcast. Today was Mom's birthday and this intermission episode shares some stories and how I'm memorializing her work in animal husbandry. Please consider giving to this endowment with this link: https://givin…
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#83-1 - Intermission, Adventures in Costa Rica
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#83-1 Intermission, Adventures in Costa Rica. This episode is an intermission as I'm traveling this week. It shares some adventures on two adrenaline activities (for me at least) and the challenges that ensued. I hope you enjoy as I think they will put a smile on your face. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciate…
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#83 - I'm on the Cover & the Last Purple Rain
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#83 - I'm on the Cover & the Last Purple Rain. This episode shares some great awards and recognition for FDIC's Corporate University. In addition, I visit Winter from "Dolphin Tail" and sum up the last years of purple rain in a way to hopefully help others think about their own challenges. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is gr…
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#82-1 Intermission - this isn't a regular episode this week and provide a thoughtful reflection and will be back next week. Share this short intermission if you know of someone who needs a boost. Maybe a challenging conversation is needed or is just working through life. #communications #story #life #asianamericans #lgbt Thank you for listening. Pl…
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#82 - Jumping off a Mountain & Preparing the FDIC Future
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#82 - Jumping off a Mountain & Preparing the FDIC Future. This episode shares my experience participating in the NYC Biker 5 and the eventual abseiling off Table Mountain in South Africa. It ends with how we prepared the FDIC and the senior most leaders of the nation for future financial crisis' earning platitudes and more importantly, making a dif…
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#81 - Portugal & E-Biking. This episode starts with some leadership programs we integrated into the leadership program at the FDIC with solid success and what I try to continue to use to this day. A trip to Lisbon and learning about eBikes with eBike recommendations. It's fun. Announcing a new endowment at the University of Maryland College Park in…
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#80 - Bank Crisis & Just a Birthday Card. This episode shares the ramp up to the financial crisis of 2009-2011; the enhancement and results of the FDIC leadership program, and some unique cultural nuances. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princess Kona! invites you to visit her website. Consider supporti…
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#79 - Travel Tips & Hey Mini, Let me Charge the Purchase!
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#79 - Travel Tips & Hey Mini, Let me Charge the Purchase! Great news; we added one more country, Israel bringing us up to 49 and one more state FINALLY - Wyoming, so four more states to go. This week’s episode takes a little tangent sharing my top 5 travel tips; best places I’ve been; the challenges of getting care at the VA; and what happens when …
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#78 - The Terwilliger Board Room and Bucking Advice
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#78 - The Terwilliger Board Room and Bucking Advice. This episode shares my interest and growth of my philanthropy; the identification of an immediate budget need to expand Corporate University in Dallas against all odds; and building our brand outside the FDIC. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princess …
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#77 -17 Years and 10 Years!. By chance this episode is being published on the 17th anniversary of my retirement of the the Air Force and not far off from 10 years retiring from the FDIC. Kinda cool this episode landed on this date. This episode includes an unexpected promotion as an adjunct professor, navigating through the Veterans Affairs process…
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#76 - A New Home & A New Job. This episode takes me through moving into my new condo and the process that unfolded ahead of taking a new job at the FDIC as Chief Learning Officer and Director of Corporate University. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princess Kona! invites you to visit her website. Consid…
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#75 - A Little Different Episode. This episode is a bit of a tangent due to being away and providing a 10,000 foot view of the News Isn't Funny...until it is podcast rather than being absent this week. There is an intersection with this podcast. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princess Kona! invites you…
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#74 - So Long USAF & Hope this Condo Sells!
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#74 - So Long USAF & Hope this Condo Sells! After 28 years in the Air Force, the adventure comes to an end, alas, not without a hiccup. Moving from the military and the labyrinth that is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a challenge. Next is looking at options if I decide to work in a post-retirement world and that is an adventure all to i…
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#73 - A Diagnosis & I know How Old You Are
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#73 - A Diagnosis & I know How Old You Are. We kick off the year with when I officially learn how all the purple rain impacted me, with quite a bit of angst as a residual impact from my time at Malmstrom. There are some fits and starts with my condo and yet, they work out for the best. Another bike accident and a new friend figures out my "real" ag…
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#72 - The Trip to Ukraine & a Big Decision
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#72 - The Trip to Ukraine & a Big Decision. This episode shares how our trip to Ukraine in 2005 likely helped with the current war and a big decision is made professionally. I find a new condominium as my permanent home and a unique way to pay for it. This is the final episode of the year and #73 will be released in January 2024! Thank you for list…
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#71 - We Speak German Here, Biking!! & The Taj
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#71 - We Speak German Here, Biking!! & The Taj. This episode includes official duty trips on behalf of the National Defense University to Switzerland, Bulgaria and India. I start biking to work to save money on gas and turns into a renewed passion. The trip to India included a side trip with the delegation to the Taj Mahal, an experience of a lifet…
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#70 - Lunch at the Beach & Back to Korea. This episode continues the journey at the National Defense University assignment. Starting out with my experience with teaching online in the PhD program at UMUC, making progress at NDU and our Institutional Research and Academic Affairs Office, I also go on some early trips to Hawaii and back to Korea as a…
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#69 - Thanksgivings of Yesteryear. This episode shares some Thanksgivings from the farm forward and a movie and a song that, for me, kick off the holiday season. The holiday season is full of wonder, joy, and excitement with family and friends. At the same time, for those who may have lost a loved one or friend this year or other years; the season …
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#68 - Quick Look at FDIC & No Nuns Singing in the Hills
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#68 - Quick Look at FDIC & No Nuns Singing in the Hills. This episode shares a quick perspective on the headlines made at the FDIC. Then, the journey continues at NDU and my first trip to Vienna and the kindness of a woman on the train. I also start a new part-time job to keep me busy. This episode is dedicated to the Austrian woman who was so kind…
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#67 - A Special Passport and the Billy Goat Trail
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#67 - A Special Passport and the Billy Goat Trail. This episode returns to the assignment at the National Defense University and the areas of responsibility. In addition include stories about adventures in the DC Metro area. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princess Kona! invites you to visit her website…
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#66 - Welcome Princess Kona! This episode is a little different. As I was out of town for half of the week, this is a tangent off my journey, jumping ahead the Princess Kona! being adopted. It's been just shy of our first year. I hope you enjoy this special episode. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princ…
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#65 - New Assignment & A Promotion! This episode completes the time at Malmstrom AFB and moving on to a new and exciting assignment at the National Defense University in Washington DC. It provides a lay of the land as a foundation for the next couple of episodes. In addition, I finally get to pin on lieutenant colonel and have the time to do more t…
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EP#64 - Challenges & So Long Malmstrom. First, a very important caution on the content of this episode. This episode has challenging content and some may find difficult. It is not appropriate for listeners under the age of 18. PSA: There is help to prevent suicide and or suicide ideation through local and national resources as well as immediate ass…
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#63 - 9-11 From Montana. This episode provides the perspective of the effect of 9-11 from Malmstrom AFB and a look at the changes in the United States and around the world, changing our lives forever. A further impact on the squadron because of Desert Storm and is there another promotion in my future? #Montana #airforce #afservices #asianamerican T…
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#62 - Channeling "Dead Poets Society." This episode features guests J and Heather Thomas with favorite destinations from Great Falls; The visit from HQ AF and the results are in. An example of looking at things from a different perspective and a passing in the family. Remember to check out the photos for the episode! William R. Terwilliger, rest in…
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#61 - Car Ice Dancing & Special Guests! This episode continues my assignment at Malmstrom AFB in #Montana. Special guests join this week with their perspectives of being assigned during the same time. I share an experience driving in Winter and some very good news about the entire squadron. It's very exciting. Thanks for Lt Col J Thomas (USAF,ret) …
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#60 - A Patch, A Tattoo, & Lasik. We move the patch project forward and focus the squadron on guest service with a story and tattoos! We're moving forward and I need a new photo because I no longer wear glasses! What an experience that was such an amazing decision. Listeners know about my Mom - and this past Wednesday, it's been 40 years since she …
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#59 - Lay of the Land & We Need a Patch! This episode provides a bit of a foundation of Montana, Great Falls, and Malmstrom Air Force Base. Sharing the start of command of the 341 Services Squadron, and some of the early activities. #podcast #malmstrom #montana #military #airforce Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly app…
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#58 - A Last Minute Call & A Long Drive. We have an unfortunate situation within the Corps and keeping in mind that cadets are still college students. The deposit on a newly released vehicle; and a memorable dining-out with two very special guests. Going to commencement and a memorable phone call at my going-away party. #UTAustin #hookem #afrotc #l…
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#57 - Unique Venue, Amazing Story, & What a Project!
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#57 - Unique Commissioning Venue, Amazing Story, & What a Project! This is a packed episode. First, commissioning is a very special event and we go to a very Texas location. Then, I share a story how everyone has purple rain and it’s how you look forward and this story is about doing just that. Then, the cadet wing commander has an idea that is bot…
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#56 - You're in Texas NOW, The Major, & Let's do Lunch
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#56 - You're in Texas NOW, The Major, & Let's do Lunch. This episode has a little about the differing styles of leadership of the cadet wing commanders and a story or two of my interactions with "the law." I get promoted to major and that becomes helpful in working through the labyrinth of getting academic credit for the ROTC courses on the campus.…
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#55 - A Couple of Leadership Lessons. This episode continues my assignment at UT Austin and cadet activities and leadership lessons for both cadets and staff. A friend visits who inspires cadets by visiting; and a real world situation under Don't Ask - Don't Tell. Thank you for listening. Please share and your rating is greatly appreciated. Princes…
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#54 - 1st Anniversary, the Lost Decade, and Moving Forward
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#54 - 1st Anniversary, the Lost Decade, and Moving Forward. Welcome to a special episode celebrating the first anniversary of the podcast! It's been quite an adventure. As a listener caution, this episode has content that some listeners may find challenging. Here's a fun fact. Before the pandemic, I travelled a lot - and travelled to 18% of the wor…
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#53 - Settling into UT & It's Too Hot to Mow!
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#53 - Settling into UT & It's Too Hot to Mow! This week continues a bit of orientation into the University of Texas at Austin and arrival of a new boss. It's always an honor just to be nominated - although, not really. I venture to the "circus" and realize it's just too hot in Texas to mow the lawn! This episode is dedicated to Dr Hans Mark, who wa…
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#52 - Back in Texas and a HUGE Snake! Starting my next adventure, as assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin and a huge project right off the bat. This episode provides a background on the organization, the campus, and the AFROTC program. I get a unique welcome to the organization and there is a huge snake - run for. your life! Kee…
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#51 -When Unconscious Bias is Overt & Who Put in White Carpet?
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#51 -When Unconscious Bias is Overt & Who Put in White Carpet? This episode talks about how unconscious bias isn't so unconscious with an example of prejudice and the ending that was compassionate. The decision is made to go for the Air Force ROTC assignment at the University of Texas at Austin while finishing up the Air Staff assignment. Then, to …
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#50 - Check the Flag, Next Assignment? & Lost Decade
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#50 - Check the Flag, Next Assignment? & Lost Decade. This episode starts with fixing flags that are being flown upside down, working to set the future for Services' personal progression up to the most senior director of Air Force Services and making a plan for the next assignment. A little background on the lost decade is set. #podcast #airforce #…
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#49 - Pie Making While Babysitting & White House Fellowships
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#49 - Pie Making While Babysitting & White House Fellowships. Lesson learned from a big project to develop career development, a god-son and two new nephews. A story about making a pie while babysitting that doesn't go as well as planned. An experience in the command post, and the White House Fellowship program experience. #asianamerican #podcast #…
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#48 - 1 Year Uniform Change; Why The Photo?; & Capt 1: Lt Col 0
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1 Year Uniform Change; Why The Photo?; & Capt 1: Lt Col 0. This episode has some fun stories on the Air Staff with senior leaders; that crazy uniform change in the '90s, and when a captain outwits a lieutenant colonel. My first mobile phone and a wedding. #LGBT #AirForce #military #pentagon #adoptee #AsianAmericans #KoreanAmerican Thank you for lis…
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#47 - New Position, Crazy Accident, & Lets Save Newborns
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#47 - New Position, Crazy Accident, & Lets Save Newborns. This episode starts with a new position while still on the AF Air Staff, a not so funny thing happens on the way to the rehearsal dinner, and my thoughts for National #PTSD Awareness month. Ending with some great news for philanthropic work to help minimize future newborns in trash cants. #A…
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#46 - Finally - Ed.D.; First AF-wide Project; DADT Law
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#46 - Finally - Ed.D.; First AF-wide Project; DADT Law. This episode starts with a couple of lost stories; finally commencement from William & Mary; and a sad family loss. At work, my first Air Force-wide project is launched and I meet the Air Force Chief of Staff! In 1993, (wow, 30 years ago) the Don't Ask - Don't Tell law comes into play with exp…
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#45 - U.S. vs T.H.E.M. & Dissertation Defended!!
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#45 - U.S. vs T.H.E.M. & Dissertation Defended! This episode has me getting settled into my new place in Northern Virginia; shares experiences making policy alongside the other military services and new personnel with familiar faces! The dissertation gets defended at William & Mary finishing that achievement. These episodes share both the challenge…
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#44 - The Big Move & Potty Training. This episode makes great progress with my dissertation at William & Mary and after completing my tour at Langley AFB, headed to the Pentagon in Washington DC. This episode shares a story of how I potty trained a friend's daughter and some other stories along the way. Thanks for helping grow the podcast. #podcast…
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#43 - Research Turmoil & Capt T Goes to Washington!
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#43 - Research Turmoil & Capt T Goes to Washington! In this episode, I get approval and then cancelation of my research venue for my dissertation. Natural disasters destroy bases, and a good friend and colleague passes. Then, I get the news that I'm headed to the Pentagon next! This is going to be a great new challenge. This episode contains sensit…
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#42 - W&M Progress and Another AF Challenge!
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#42 - W&M Progress and Another AF Challenge! We continue with progressing at William & Mary with a challenging oral exam. I help a friend buy a car - and what an experience; then we'll see what's going on with the busy work at HQ Air Combat Command. We'll finish up with making it through a RIF or Reduction in Force board! A lot is going on as we ro…
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#41 - Arriving at W&M; Briefing a 4-Star!, and Godparent
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#41 - Arriving at W&M; Briefing a 4-Star!, and Godparent. This episode starts my journey at William and Mary. The base is going through so many changes and then Congress adds to the mix. I "get" to brief the 4-star general commander of TAC and change the entire command. Then, an amazing call from Ken. This episode is dedicated to Colonel Jim Horney…
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#40 - AAPI, Some Trips, and Desert Storm. This episode starts with some thoughts on my perspective of Asian American Pacific Islander Month; the continuation of the busy activities with so much going on and then, add to that the launch of Desert Storm when Iraq invaded Kuwait. It was both a learning period as well as the building of experiences in …
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#39 - Is it W&M?; Big Air Force Changes! This episode continues my time at Langley AFB and some changes in the Air Force with a birds-eye view. At nearly the same time, HQ TAC is engaged with the merger of MWR and Services career fields, the creation of Air Combat Command (ACC) by combining TAC, Strategic Air Command (SAC), and parts of Military Ai…
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