Introducing "Frontier Banter," the official podcast of Fort Sill Garrison! Join Col. Derek Baird, Garrison Commander, and CSM Bill Pearson as they share the stories and spotlight the people who make Fort Sill an exceptional place to live, work, and serve. From housing improvements and family support programs to fitness initiatives and cutting-edge technology, "Frontier Banter" delves into the topics that matter to our Soldiers, Army civilians, and families.
Frontier Banter
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10 episodes
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Introducing "Frontier Banter," the official podcast of Fort Sill Garrison! Join Col. Derek Baird, Garrison Commander, and CSM Bill Pearson as they share the stories and spotlight the people who make Fort Sill an exceptional place to live, work, and serve. From housing improvements and family support programs to fitness initiatives and cutting-edge technology, "Frontier Banter" delves into the topics that matter to our Soldiers, Army civilians, and families.
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Recent Episodes
September 26, 2025
Frontier Banter: The Final Episode with CSM Pearson - Presence, Community, and “Be Better Than Yesterday” - Episode 10
Col. Derek Baird and Command Sgt. Maj. Bill Pearson go mic-to-mic one last time—just two neighbors talking shop, football, and the real work of running a post. With eight days left in the seat, CSM Pearson reflects on what surprised him about garrison life (“you affect everything—from lights turning on to gates opening”), why presence matters, and how trust across Fort Sill and Lawton turns into action (like the missing teen search that drew hundreds of volunteers in under an hour). Come for: Smoke-pit banter: Commanders vs. Cowboys, fantasy football woes, and gamer-nerd confessions. Behind-the-scenes truth: Mattresses, washers/dryers, work orders—and the “dirty house” coffee-table book idea (free-range cockatiels = never-again potlucks). People first: Morale vs. stress, why “get out and see it” is the #1 tip for the next CSM, and how small thanks (and coins) go a long way. Community wins: AER goal smashed (think $300k+), BOSS volunteers installing Red Cross smoke alarms, and a Patriot Club comeback (Gridiron Challenge, Thursdays 1800). What’s next: Handoff to CSM Jared English and a preview of next month’s episode with Reynolds Army Clinic on Warrior Marathon prep. Parting wisdom from CSM Pearson: “Don’t try to be better than everyone—just be better than yesterday.”
September 3, 2025
Frontier Banter: Some Kind of Wonderful: Lawton–Fort Sill Connections
In this community-focused episode, Garrison Commander Col. Derek Baird and Command Sgt. Maj. Bill Pearson sit down with Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and City Manager John Ratliff to talk about why the Lawton–Fort Sill relationship works so well: leaders “show up,” communicate, and solve problems together. The team covers Lawton’s large veteran population, new quality-of-life projects, readiness partnerships, and the story behind Mayor Booker’s signature phrase, “some kind of wonderful.”
July 1, 2025
Frontier Banter: Relationships, Readiness & Rip-Its - Episode 8
Col. Derek Baird and Command Sgt. Maj. Bill Pearson interview Cols. Lourdes Costas, Jason Ferguson, Lazander Tomlinson, and Reginald White about teamwork, deployments, resources, and holistic health at Fort Sill.
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