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“Chief Chat” is a military-exclusive Facebook live program created to keep Soldiers, Airmen and military communities connected during this challenging time. The “Chief” in “Chief Chat” is the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby. As the Department of Defense’s largest retailer, our primary audience for “Chief Chat” is service members, military families, military retirees and Veterans. In 2021, “Chief Chat” was honored by PRNEWS’ Digital + Social Media Awards for community engagement.

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Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg discusses his love for our Nation’s troops, his new series “Wahl Street” on HBO Max and an upcoming Wahlburgers —the first on a U.S. military installation with CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby.

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Matthew McConaughy

Academy-Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey sits down with CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby to chat about life, livin’ and his new memoir, “Greenlights.”

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Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik breaks down her acting career (“Blossom, The Big Bang Theory, Call Me Kat FOX), her neuroscience studies and her new podcast “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown.” 

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Jenna Bush Hager

Jenna Bush Hager, talk show host and daughter of former President George W. Bush gives a military-exclusive look into her bestseller “Everything Beautiful in Its Time”—now available in paperback.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby and Sgt. Maj. Michael Saucedo from Defense Commissary Agency chat with global entertainment icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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Garth Brooks

Check out the top-selling solo artist in U.S. history and 7-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks as he chats with CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby about his new music dropping this week and life during the pandemic.

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Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx (Best Actor winner for his portrayal of Ray Charles in “Ray”) joins “Chief Chat” at the special time of 2 p.m. Central to talk about his new vampire-hunter comedy “Day Shift,” his upcoming action movie “Tin Soldier,” his music career and more.

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Mario Lopez

CMSgt Luis Reyes #MilitaryExclusive #interview with special guest Mario Lopez of Access!

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Aaron Rodgers

Super Bowl champ, Super Bowl MVP and 2x NFL MVP

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John Stewart

CMSgt Luis Reyes chats with a big supporter of our Nation’s military…comedy genius Jon Stewart!

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Robert Irvine

CMSgt Luis Reyes with special guest Chef Robert Irvine, Food Network star and host of Restaurant: Impossible!

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Clint Black

We are killin’ time with Clint Black! He’s telling CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby about his new show #TalkingInCircles on Circle All Access.

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright

CMSgt Luis Reyes chats with the 18th Chief Master of the United States Air Force! Tune in for a LIVE leadership chat with CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright!

Tommy Lee

CMSgt Luis Reyes chats with special guest: he’s a Rock & Roll Icon, the fearless drummer of Motley Crue and a talented producer/songwriter of all kinds of music.

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Marcus Luttrell

CMSgt Luis Reyes chats special guest host Navy Exchange 's CMDCM Winn with Marcus Luttrell and Melanie Luttrell.

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Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban— Dallas Mavericks owner, TV personality, entrepreneur and more—joins CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby for a military-exclusive chat!

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Rob Gronkowski

CMSgt Luis Reyes chats with Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski -Gronk!

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Sergeant Major of the Army Grinston

CMSgt Luis Reyes with Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston! Recorded version of the leadership chat with the U.S. Army's 16th SMA.

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CMSAF JoAnne Bass

CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby sits down with the 19th CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass the first woman to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in any of the military services.

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Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure (Full House, Fuller House, Dancing with the Stars, Hallmark Channel) chats with CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby about her new children’s book, “Candace’s Playful Puppy.”

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Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, 15-time NBA All-Star and current NBA analyst, gives a military-exclusive look into his stellar NBA career, music and acting ventures and his entrepreneurial success.

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Montel Williams

CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby chats with Emmy winning talk show host and U.S. Navy Veteran - Montel Williams!!

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SAM Dan Dailey

CMSgt Luis Reyes chats with the 15th Sgt. Maj. of the Army (Retired) Dan Dailey, who's now with the Association of the United States Army - AUSA National. 

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Brad Garrett

TV and film funnyman Brad Garrett stops by “Chief Chat” to discuss his new movie, “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” and provide a military-exclusive look at his more than three decades in the acting industry.  

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Joe Theismann

CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby LIVE chats with an NFL legend and MVP and 2x Pro Bowler! Joe Theismann played 12 seasons with Washington Football Team and was the cornerstone of the team’s Super Bowl victory in 1982. His new book “How to be a Champion Every Day: Six Timeless Keys to Success” just hit the shelves. 

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Taya Kyle

CMSgt Luis Reyes chats with Taya Kyle - American Wife - wife of Chris Kyle American Sniper and author of American Wife.

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Michelle Williams

Military-exclusive interview with Michelle Williams - Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, designer, TV host and member of the R&B group Destiny's Child. She’s passionate about mental health and sits down with CMSgt Kevin "KO" Osby about her new book, “Checking In.”

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Tom Selek

 

James Patterson

Chief Chat is joined by three amazing guests, (Ret.) First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, Author, James Patterson and Author Taya Kyle! Watch as they each share future projects they are currently working on.

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LTG (Ret) Raymond Mason, Army Emergency Relief director

Hear about how they're working to help Soldiers, Airmen and military families in times of need.

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Gene Simmons

KISS co-founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons joins “Chief Chat” to discuss his longstanding support of the military, entrepreneurial success and the KISS farewell tour.

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Channing Tatum

Actor Channing Tatum and director Reid Carolin join “Chief Chat” to give an exclusive look at their upcoming movie, “Dog,” which hits theaters Feb. 18.

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Since April 2020, “Chief Chat” hosted more than 100 guests, including actors Mark Wahlberg, Matthew McConaughey, Mayim Bialik, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Tom Selleck, country superstar Garth Brooks, music mogul Sean Combs, rock legend Tommy Lee, NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, comedian Jon Stewart, war hero Marcus Luttrell, 18th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston, author James Patterson and other actors, musicians, athletes and military leaders.

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CHIEF CHAT HOSTS & CAST

Osby

Chief Master Sgt. Kevin "KO" Osby

Senior Enlisted Advisor
HOST
Emily Zarsk

Emily Zarsk

Social Media
Keiana Holleman

Keiana Holleman

Public Relations Specialist

PAST HOST & CAST

Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes

Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes

Senior Enlisted Advisor
Leah Mathews

Leah Mathews

Corporate Communications & Media Manager
Julie Mitchell

Julie Mitchell

Chief of Public Relations