Podcasts about Air Force Special Operations Command

Episode 544 - Derrick Jackson - Shadow One - Air Force Office of Special Investigations, world of criminal investigations and counterintelligenceAbout the authorDerrick Jackson joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a jet engine specialist on the F-15 Eagle, C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Stratofortress and C-17 Globemaster. After 10 years of service, he was recruited to become a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. His first assignments were as a criminal investigator at Tyndall AFB and Osan Airbase, Republic of Korea. He then volunteered to join OSI's Special Missions Branch at Hurlburt Field, FL to provide counterintelligence services for the Air Force Special Operations Command missions worldwide. After a brief stint at Bolling AFB, DC with the Protective Service Detachment, providing security for foreign dignitaries, Agent Jackson became the Chief of the Economic Crimes Branch at Joint Base Andrews. In 2014, Special Agent retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service.Book: Shadow One - Torn between the love of his life and his career, Air Force Staff Sergeant Devin Jackson is recruited to become a Special Agent with the Office of Special Investigations.When the Agents uncover an international human trafficking and drug smuggling ring, the crime syndicate decides to strike back; and soon the hunters become the prey. Once the pressure mounts, the team begins to crack and questions if one of their own has betrayed them. As Devin struggles to find balance between the disturbing reality of trafficking and his personal life; disaster strikes, and he fails to protect the person closest to him.Depression, self-doubt, and grief overcome him until an old friend arrives back on the scene and provides the healing he needs to seek revenge and bring the criminals to justice.https://a.co/d/hhTERZ2Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Welcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 2 features O2X Human Performance Integration Manager & former Program Manager w/ DEA Training Academy Dan Williams and the former Unit Chief of the Tactical Training Unit at the DEA Academy Scott Seeley-Hacker.Scott Seeley-Hacker is DEA veteran with nearly 26 years of service, most recently serving as Unit Chief of the Tactical Training Unit at the DEA Academy, where he oversaw all Basic Agent training in Tactical Operations, Defensive Tactics, and Human Performance while managing instructor certification programs and the tactical training budget. His distinguished career includes service as Country Attaché at the US Embassy in Rome, where he coordinated drug trafficking investigations across Southern Europe; Group Supervisor for a New England task force combating heroin and fentanyl distribution; Special Agent in Bangkok building international partnerships; operations in New York focusing on organized crime; a brief assignment as a Federal Air Marshal following 9/11; and initial service in Seattle targeting multi-jurisdictional drug cases.Dan Williams is the Human Performance Integration Specialist Manager for O2X on the West Coast. Starting as an On-Site Human Performance Specialist specializing in Strength & Conditioning, Dan has cultivated extensive expertise in supporting tactical athletes. With over 12 years of experience in the human performance field, Daniel has a deep passion for working with tactical athletes, helping them achieve peak performance and resilience. Since 2015, Daniel has served as a Human Performance Specialist in the special operations community. His career began with the Air Force Special Operations Command, working with the 24th Special Operations Wing, Special Tactics Training Squadron (STTS). After two years with STTS, Daniel transitioned to Naval Special Warfare Group 1, where he spent over four years supporting Navy SEALs in optimizing their performance and readiness.Building Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Pastor Caleb M. Turner graduated from John D. Horn High School in Mesquite, TX. He received a track and field scholarship and attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Ok. Prior to graduating, Pastor Caleb enlisted in the U.S Air Force where he served in the Air Force Special Operations Command while stationed at Hurlburt Field, Fl. He also had the opportunity to serve his country while stationed at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.He served in the Youth/Children's ministry at various churches during his stay in Florida. Upon completing his active duty commitment, he attended Moody Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL, and earned a Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies. Upon graduation he returned to Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church where he served in the roles of Equipping/Teaching Pastor, Assistant Pastor and Co-Pastor. In 2023, he became the Senior Pastor of Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church.Pastor Caleb has served in various roles within the Southern Baptist Convention. He is currently a trustee for the North American Mission Board and chairman of the executive board for the SBTC, becoming both the youngest to ever serve as chairmen as well as the first African-American. He has also established several initiatives within his ministry to reach and assist others. preached numerous revivals, spoken at FCA meetings, and is called to mentor young men.

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This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by AC-208 pilot Dan Jackson, who flew the experimental Combat Caravan as a member of the 6th Special Operations Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command. The Green Dot is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for their fellow aviation enthusiasts. The podcast features EAA and […] The post EAA's The Green Dot — AC-208 Pilot Dan Jackson first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Iran's intentions, the implications for other global conflicts, and the necessity of a strategic and supportive American response. In this special episode of The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore talk with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger about Iran's missile attack on Israel over the past weekend. Today's Guest: Adam Kinzinger served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Kinzinger originally represented Illinois's 11th congressional district and later Illinois's 16th congressional district. After President Donald Trump was defeated in the 2020 presidential election, Kinzinger became known for his vocal opposition to Trump's claims of voter fraud and attempts to overturn the results. Kinzinger served in the U.S. Air Force, flying missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and Guam. He has served in the Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, and Wisconsin Air National Guard. He is presently a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard and founder of CountryFirst. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Producer: Clarissa Moll and Matt Stevens Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill and Raed Gilliam Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Show Design: Bryan Todd Graphic Design: Amy Jones Social Media: Kate Lucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lieutenant Colonel Meghan O'Rourke and Master Sergeant Travis Ervine were kind enough to stop by detachment 605 on their route spreading awareness about Air Force Special Operations Command and all that goes with it. They are part of the outreach team at Hurlburt Field, Florida. In this episode, myself and Cadet Boyd learn all about their careers, their development, and some cool stories about joint operations! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at airforcerotcdet605@gmail.com and/or follow them @afsoc_outreach on Instagram or Facebook.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 32-points this morning from Friday's close, at 17,416 on turnover of 4.2-billion N-T. The market rebounded on Friday to close up more 100-points, as investors were buoyed ahead of a U-S jobs report after Wall Street rose overnight to snap its first three-day losing streak since the end of October. Hou Proposes Starting with 'Low-Level, Stable Cross-Strait Exchanges K-M-T presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih says he believes exchanges between Taiwan and China should start in less sensitive areas before official interactions begin. Speaking at a campaign event in New Taipei's Zhonghe District, Hou said if elected he will first seek (要求, 設法) cross-strait interaction in a "low-level and stable" way. According to Hou, along with prioritizing efforts to strengthen Taiwan's self-defense capabilities, he will also propose that the two sides start with educational, religious, cultural and economic exchanges before launching an official mode of interaction. Chinese Rocket Passes over Taiwan The Ministry of National Defense says a carrier rocket launched by China has passed directly over Taiwan before entering orbit. According to defense officials, it's the first rocket to take that path following four other launchers earlier in the month. Defense officials say the Long March-2D carrier rocked blasted off Sunday morning from the Xi-Chang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province and its takeoff trajectory (軌道) saw it pass over southwestern Taiwan. The defense ministry says its intelligence systems closely tracked (追蹤) the launch. It was the fifth such rocket to be launched by China this month and the second one in as many days. However, none of the other rockets passed directly over Taiwan. Osprey Crash Remains Recovered Divers have recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during a training mission. The Air Force CV-22 Osprey went down Nov. 29 just off Yakushima Island in southwestern Japan while on its way to Okinawa. The bodies of six of the crew had since been recovered, including five from the sunken wreckage (殘骸) of the aircraft. The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command said in a statement Sunday that the body recovered by Air Force divers was one of the two crew still missing. The U.S. military has grounded all its Osprey helicopters after a preliminary investigation indicated something went wrong with the aircraft that was not a human error. US Trump Won't Testify Again at Fraud Trial From the US….. Donald Trump says he won't testify again at his fraud trial, where he's facing charges of inflating (誇大, 抬高) the value of his properties. It's a change of course for the former president who earlier had planned to appear in the New York court on Monday as the trial nears its conclusion Ira Spitzer reports. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. CT: Chris Christie is doubling down on his criticism that his fellow Republican presidential candidates are too timid to take on Donald Trump and his legal troubles. The former New Jersey governor said after Wednesday's debate that the other three candidates on stage in Tuscaloosa were “pretending we're the only four candidates in the race.” Christie noted that Nikki Haley remained silent through an extended discussion of Trump's fitness for office. Christie said if Haley, Ron DeSantis and others are afraid to take on Trump, they aren't up to being head of state and sitting across the table from other world leaders. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three people are dead and a fourth in critical but stable condition after a gunman opened fire at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before police killed him in a shootout. Wednesday's attack had terrified students and professors cowering in classrooms. A law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation tells The Associated Press that the shooter was a professor who'd unsuccessfully sought a job at the school. The campus is only a couple of miles from the Las Vegas Strip, where the worst mass shooting in U.S. history took place in October 2017. Police say lessons learned from that tragedy helped them confront Wednesday's attack. MOSCOW (AP) — State news agencies and authorities in Russia say a girl shot several classmates before killing herself at a school in the city of Bryansk. Initial reports said one person besides the shooter was killed and five people were wounded in Thursday's gunfire. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reports that one of the people injured is in serious condition. Russia's Investigative Committee says the girl brought a pump-action shotgun to school that she used to fire at her classmates. Russia's Interior Ministry said it was looking into a motive for the shooting, which is among several school shootings in the country in recent years. The Israeli military hit Rafah in southern Gaza overnight, residents say, as United Nations officials warn there are no safe places left in the besieged territory. The center of Gaza's second-largest city, Khan Younis, has also seen fighting amid Israel's widening air and ground offensive in the southern part of the territory that has displaced tens of thousands more Palestinians and worsened dire humanitarian conditions. On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as well as targets in Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippines and Wake Island; the United States declared war against Japan the next day. Next year's Belmont Stakes will take place at Saratoga Race Course. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the move Wednesday. The final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown June 8 will be shortened to 1 1/4 miles and the purse increased from $1.5 million to $2 million. The change of location for at least 2024 is because of a massive renovation of Belmont Park. It'll be the first time the race is held at Saratoga. The Belmont construction project is also expected to keep the race in Saratoga in 2025. The EV trend in the US at the end of 2023 is a little tough to tease out. Overall sales hit a record, but they're also falling short of expectations amid the industry's push to transition away from combustion engines and quickly towards EVs. EV inventory is building on dealer lots, and many EV models are taking longer to sell than gas counterparts. Some automakers are discounting their EVs to get them to move. Ford decreased Mach-E production in recent months. This story addresses the many EV market dynamics consumers are seeing. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months ago, Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Now, the Republican congressman from California says he's resigning and will leave Congress by year's end. His announcement caps a stunning end of his House career for the onetime deli counter owner from Bakersfield, California. McCarthy has risen through state and national politics to become second in line to the presidency as speaker, until hard-right conservatives engineered his removal in October. McCarthy made his announcement in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday and wrote that he'll “serve America in new ways.” McCarthy had brought Republicans into the majority but found it was much more difficult to lead the GOP's factions. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan. The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps took the extraordinary step of grounding hundreds of aircraft after a preliminary investigation of last week's crash indicated that a materiel failure — that something went wrong with the aircraft — and not a mistake by the crew led to the deaths. The crash raised new questions about the safety of the Osprey, which has been involved in multiple fatal accidents over its relatively short time in service. Japan grounded its fleet of 14 Ospreys after the crash. RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada grand jury has indicted six Republicans who submitted certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election, making the Western swing state the third to seek charges against so-called “fake electors.” Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford began investigating the fake electors last month. The announcement represents a shift for Ford, who previously was quiet on whether he would investigate the fake electors before saying that state law did not directly address whether he could pursue charges. Fake electors were also charged in Michigan and Georgia, while 10 Republicans who posed as electors in Wisconsin settled a civil lawsuit Wednesday. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review found a “permissive environment” for sexual assault and harassment in the service. The report comes months after the Coast Guard apologized for failing to adequately handle cases of sexual assault and harassment at the service's academy in Connecticut. The review was ordered by Admiral Linda Fagan, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. It recommends a range of reforms, including an end to an environment in which inappropriate jokes and comments were tolerated. It promised a greater focus on preventing inappropriate behavior at the earliest stages. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says four Russian men accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine have been charged with war crimes in a first-of-its-kind case. It's the first prosecution against members of the Russian armed forces in connection with atrocities during Moscow's war against Ukraine. And it's the first time the Justice Department has brought charges under a nearly 30-year-old statute that makes it a crime to subject an American to torture or inhumane treatment during a war. The charges are largely symbolic for now, given the unlikely prospects of the department bringing into custody any of the four defendants, who are fugitives. The Yankees acquire Juan Soto in a blockbuster deal, Joel Embiid scores 50 while the Mavericks win by 50, Marquette wins a Top 20 matchup with Texas, and the Panthers outshine the Stars on ice. Some of the words tied to this year's hottest topics were also among the most mangled when it came to saying them aloud. This year's lists of the most mispronounced words in the U.S. and Britain were released Thursday by Babbel. The online language learning company commissions The Closed Captioning Group in the U.S. and the British Institute of Verbatim Reports in the U.K. to identify the top words that news anchors, politicians and other public figures have struggled with. Pronunciations that stumped included the first name of the Irish actor starring in “Oppenheimer,” Cillian Murphy. The experts at Babbel his name is pronounced KI-lee-uhn. Another name making was the singer SZA, which they say is pronounced SIZ-uh. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear has died. The producer who made TV topical in the 1970s with the sitcom “All in the Family,” died Tuesday night at the age of 101 years old. “All in the Family" starred Carroll O'Connor as diehard conservative Archie Bunker, who clashed with his liberal son-in-law over racism, feminism and the Vietnam War. It was one of a string of TV hits for Lear and then-partner Bud Yorkin that also included “Maude” and “The Jeffersons.” Lear's series reflected his political beliefs, which he put into action by founding the nonprofit liberal advocacy group People for the American Way. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. 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On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m. CT: TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan. The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American personnel crashed last Wednesday off Yakushima island during a training mission. The body of one victim was recovered and identified earlier. The Air Force Special Operations Command says the five newly located remains are being recovered and their identities have yet to be determined. Ospreys have had a number of crashes, including in Japan, where they are used at U.S. and Japanese military bases, and the latest accident has rekindled safety concerns. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military says three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, and a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault. The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility. The attacks marked an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war as multiple vessels found themselves in the crosshairs of a single Houthi assault for the first time in the conflict. U.S. Central Command says the attacks represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security. DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel's military has renewed calls for mass evacuations from the southern town of Khan Younis, as it widened its ground offensive and bombarded targets across the Gaza Strip. Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have sought refuge in the town in recent weeks. The expanded operations follow the expiration of a weeklong cease-fire. They are aimed at eliminating Gaza's Hamas rulers, whose Oct. 7 attack into Israel triggered the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence in decades. The war has already killed thousands of Palestinians and displaced over three-fourths of the territory's population of 2.3 million people, who are running out of safe places to go. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent developing-world leader on the issue of climate change said Monday that global taxes on the financial services, oil and gas, and shipping industries could drum up hundreds of billions to poorer countries adapt to and cope with global warming. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley focused on how poorer countries could shoulder the astronomical costs for the world to adapt to climate change, reduce its future impact, and pay for losses and damage caused as climate trouble like floods, forest fires and heat waves rip through communities. Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday. It debuted in 2,539 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 94 international territories, where it earned $6.4 million. Lionsgate's “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” fell to second place in its third weekend with an estimated $14.5 million. Third place went to “Godzilla Minus One." “Trolls Band Together” landed in fourth place in its third weekend with $7.6 million. College Football's semi finals are set for New Years Day but not everyone is happy, plenty of happy wide receivers in the NFL following Sunday's games, a big smile on a former manager who was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame and the number one player in the world in golf wins again. WASHINGTON (AP) — The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, were feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment. Opera singer Renée Fleming, 1970s music icon Barry Gibb and prolific hitmaker Dionne Warwick were also honored at the black-tie gala. Each received personalized tributes and performances that are typically kept secret from the honorees themselves. President Joe Biden welcomed the honorees to the White House before the event, saying that the performing arts “reflect who we are as Americans and as human beings.” WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a decade, Sandra Day O'Connor was the only woman on the Supreme Court. And she was the first female justice. Now the court has a record four. There was a time when O'Connor was known as the nation's most powerful woman. That was before a woman led a presidential ticket and before a woman had served as secretary of state. O'Connor wielded considerable political clout with a pragmatic approach to the law that at times irritated colleagues both to her left and right. O'Connor retired from the court in 2006. She died Friday in Phoenix of complications of related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness. She was 93. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that COVID-19 remains the main cause of hospitalizations and deaths in the country. The agency said a surge in RSV infections may be about to peak. And CDC officials say they are also looking into reports of outbreaks of pneumonia in two states, but say they don't believe it's due to anything unusual. As the flu season progresses, 11 states are now reporting a high level of illnesses. Oregon State, Washington State and the Mountain West have announced a football scheduling agreement for the 2024 season. It gives the two schools six opponents each and keeps open the possibility that they will operate as a two-team conference for at least a year. All 12 Mountain West schools will be involved and Oregon State and Washington State will each play three homes games and three road games against members of the conference. The Mountain West will play a seven-game conference schedule and the games against Oregon State and Washington State will not count against the conference standings. In this week's AP Religion Roundup, charges in a New York assassination plot against a religious separatist leader could complicate US-India relations. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CDR Landers is a native of Macon, GA. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Alabama. In the spring of his senior year, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He later received a commission as an Ensign after completing Officer Candidacy School in Pensacola, FL. He went on to complete flight training and was selected to fly the F/A-18 in January of 2005. He reported to the Flying Eagles of VFA- 122 shortly thereafter. In January of 2006, he reported to the Jolly Rogers of VFA-103, where he was involved in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom onboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower. He also took part in a Partnerships of Americas (POA) tour onboard the USS George Washington. CDR Landers reported to Air Force Special Operations Command in January 2009 where he was involved in combat flight operations in multiple theaters while attached to a special operations task force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He would return from deployment in January of 2010 and report to the Gladiators of VFA-106 as an F/A- 18 Flight instructor. Following his time as a flight instructor, CDR Landers was selected and successfully screened for duty as a member of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. From 2012 to 2014 he would return to combat multiple times attached to a Navy SEAL team in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In March of 2014, CDR Landers affiliated with the Squadron Augmentation Unit of VFA-106 as an F/A- 18 flight instructor. On September 1st of this year, he officially retired after 20 years of service. CDR Landers has accumulated over 2700 flight hours in the F/A-18 and other special operations aircraft. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (7), Joint Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as well as other Campaign and Unit awards. CDR Landers is married to Haley Rayford Landers '99 and they are proud parents of Wrenn Jr. ' 27, Thomas '28, and Louise '30! He is employed by Uniti Fiber as the Vice President, Deputy of Network.

Ian Fritz is a former USAF Airborne Cryptologic Linguist that was a crew member on the AC-130 W. Ian's more than 3 years of language training enabled him to listen in on enemy radio transmissions and update the AC-130 crew and ground forces in real-time. Ian attended the Defense Language Institute (DLI) to learn how to fluently speak Dari and Pashto before supporting the Air Force Special Operations Command during two deployments to Afghanistan.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comBuy Ian's Bookhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-the-Taliban-Told-Me/Ian-Fritz/978166801069300:00:00 Intro | Joining the Air Force00:09:59 Air Force Basic Training00:13:44 Language Training00:25:43 Maintaining Language Proficiency00:32:27 AC-130 Gunship00:36:47 Cryptologic Linguist's on an AC-13000:40:24 Listening to the Enemy00:47:43 First Mission00:54:50 From Combat to Coffee | Aircrew Life00:58:25 Finding an Outlet01:14:14 Writing a Book Honestly01:21:45 Fall of Afghanistan

Recently the Commander of AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command, sent a letter to his chain of command asking for the combat dive school and qualification to be removed from the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline. Specifically affected are Special Tactics Officers, Combat Controllers, and Special Reconnaissance career fields. Obviously, this has caused a lot of flail in the communities. Aaron and Trent have been tracking this issue since it dropped, but we wanted to get you the best possible information now that the smoke has cleared a little bit.We are sure that the comments section will be packed with people respectfully discussing their feelings.  00:00 Trent takes the intro, and proceeds to make several bad puns06:20 Trent and Aaron explain the reasoning behind the requests and the dive qualification11:00 Army SF and Dive Teams 22:30 Problem 3 - Attrition rates will go down without dive school and dive training, water con stress39:00 Check out drinkhoist.com and use code OnesReady at checkout! 41:30 AETC and removing dive in reality 51:00 Why weren't PJ's mentioned in the memo?57:00 The Bottom Line 1:00:15 Trent and Aaron talk about the internet and how Chief Cheifed us1:03:00 Mission MercCollabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY10CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.

      Picture this - you're in the middle of a war zone, your resources are limited, and lives hang in the balance. Now you're starting to grasp the reality of retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum's three-decade-long career in the Air Force. In this episode, Steve recounts his remarkable journey, sharing insights on how medical training has evolved over the years, his time in special ops, and his firsthand experiences during the 9-11 deployments, all while highlighting the crucial role of medical personnel in the world's most challenging environments.   As Steve takes us through his time as an aeromedical specialist, the challenges he faced in the demanding Independent Duty Technician Course, and his experiences in the Special Operations community, we can't help but marvel at his resilience and dedication to the cause. When he talks about his experience in Afghanistan, his tales of patient care under extreme conditions, and the complex logistics of patient evacuation, you'll feel the tension of life on the frontlines, the adrenaline rush, and the immense responsibility that comes with it.  Steve shares valuable leadership lessons that he's picked up from his deployments, his passion for training medical personnel, and the invaluable experiences he gained from his time deployed around the globe. He offers valuable advice to young Air Force airmen looking to make a career in military medicine while reminiscing over the changes he has seen in Air Force Medicine during his illustrious career and contemplating the legacy he hopes to leave in military medicine. Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of a military medic's life with retired Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum. Chapters: (0:00:00) - Air Force Medic Training and Journey (0:05:20) - Aeromedical Specialist and Independent Duty Medical Technician (0:12:10) - Medical Response to 9-11 Deployments (0:18:52) - Medical Response in War Zone (0:23:38) - Special Operations Medical Training Lessons Learned (0:36:30) - Leadership Lessons and Memorable Deployments (0:40:17) - Success in Military Medicine   Chapter Summaries: (0:00:00) - Air Force Medic Training and Journey (5 Minutes) Retired Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum shares his story of joining the Air Force, as well as the unique opportunities and experiences he encountered throughout his 30 years of Active Duty service. We discuss how the training of Air Force medics has changed from the 1990s to now and the clinical skills they must have to be successful. Steve also shares valuable leadership advice from his distinguished career in Special Operations and at the top strategic echelons of military medicine.   (0:05:20) - Aeromedical Specialist and Independent Duty Medical Technician (7 Minutes) Steve describes his first assignment as an Aeromedical Specialist, the challenges of the Independent Duty Technician Course, and his experiences in the Special Operations community. He talks about the various schools he attended in the pre-911 era and explains what motivated him to pursue each one.   (0:12:10) - Medical Response to 9-11 Deployments (7 Minutes) We discuss the real-world patient experiences and 9-11 story of Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum. We explore the planning process for missions and trips, the activation of medical personnel after 9-11, and the priority of establishing medical care at an abandoned Russian airfield. Steve shares his experience coordinating a forklift and setting up a small clinic with limited resources. We learn how the Air Force secured the airfield and how they managed patient movement without vehicles.   (0:18:52) - Medical Response in War Zone (5 Minutes) Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum shares his experience as a medic in Afghanistan. He tells the story of a patient who went into the OR with severe internal bleeding and the process of collecting blood from fellow Soldiers and Airmen. He explains how the team managed to get the patient evacuated for further treatment and shares his story of responding to a JDAM mass casualty. He also discusses the evacuation process for patients and the different types of missions the team flew on.   (0:23:38) - Special Operations Medical Training Lessons Learned (13 Minutes) We hear from Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum about the lessons learned during his deployments, the value of TCCC and Prolonged Field Care in the Special Operations community, and his experience in medical exercises and deployments. We also hear about Steve's passion for training medical personnel and his mission as the Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force for the Air Force Special Operations Command.   (0:36:30) - Leadership Lessons and Memorable Deployments (4 Minutes) Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum recounts his most memorable deployment story from Haiti. He shares the experience of working with the media in the wake of the Haiti earthquake, as well as the process of transporting a patient who had jumped out of a two-story hotel window. We hear about the challenges of getting the man to an appropriate medical facility and how medics play a critical role in en-route care. We also consider the value of this experience in terms of learning about leadership and growing up.   (0:40:17) - Success in Military Medicine (6 Minutes) Chief Master Sergeant Steve Cum shares the advice he provides to young Air Force airmen looking to make a career in Military Medicine, the most essential leadership lesson he learned, and the remarkable changes he noticed in Air Force Medicine over his 30-plus year career. He also shares his thoughts on the remarkable young medics coming into the service, as well as the legacy he hopes to leave in Military Medicine.   Episode Keywords: Air Force, Medical Training, Special Ops, 9-11 Deployments, War Zone, Aeromedical Specialist, Independent Duty Medical Technician, Patient Care, Logistics, Patient Evacuation, Leadership Lessons, Haiti Earthquake, Military Medicine, Young Medics, Air Force Airmen, TCCC, Prolonged Field Care, Media, JDAM Mass Casualty   Hashtags: #MilitaryMedicine #AirForceJourney #MedicOnFrontlines #WarZoneExperiences #SpecialOpsMedics #LeadershipLessons #MilitaryService #AirForceMedic #AirForceTraining Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine  The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/episodes Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.   Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department's Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative, the Navy's development of a next-generation destroyer, and Air Force Special Operations Command's push for a runway independent float plane.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to HeroFront! Today, we have a distinguished guest with us, Lt. Gen. James C. "Jim" Slife, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at Headquarters U.S. Air Force. Lt. Gen. Slife is an exemplary leader with a remarkable background. Born near Detroit and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he began his military career through the ROTC program at Auburn University. Lt. Gen. Slife's expertise lies in special operations aviation, where he has showcased unparalleled dedication and professionalism. He has held significant positions, including Commander at the Air Force Special Operations Command stationed in Florida. His leadership and strategic vision have made a lasting impact on the organization. Today, we will delve into various topics with Lt. Gen. Slife. We'll start by getting to know him better, followed by discussions on Chief Corey Olson's retirement and the person who made this interview possible. We'll explore his views on command teams and the special relationship with Chief Olson. Additionally, Lt. Gen. Slife will share an intriguing story about leaving his uniform behind and how his team saved the day. Throughout the conversation, we'll uncover Lt. Gen. Slife's favorite book, his proudest Air Force moment, and the valuable lessons he learned during his time at Microsoft. We'll touch upon topics like purpose, success, and the importance of not defining oneself by rank or position. Lt. Gen. Slife will also share his perspective on the importance of the people he has worked with, reflecting on missions and the unforgettable experiences of combat. We'll explore the different types of invisible wounds experienced by military personnel, including neurocognitive, psychological, and moral injuries. Our conversation will offer a unique take on work-life balance, integrity, and the vision of the 2030 Airman. Lastly, we'll wrap up with what makes Lt. Gen. Slife so admirable and what I love about him. Stay tuned for an enlightening and engaging conversation with Lt. Gen. James C. "Jim" Slife, a true leader in the U.S. Air Force. THIS IS A PRIVATE ACCOUNT. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.

Col James Oeser, an Air Force Special Tactics Officer, initially started his career as a navigator. However, after working alongside Special Tactics Airmen, he realized that he had found his true calling. With his vast experience, ranging from coaching wrestling at the Air Force Academy to leading Air Force Special Operations Command, Col Oeser is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. If you have ever wanted to know about Operation Just Cause and the jump into Panama, this is your chance- Col Oeser was one of the leaders on the ground. It was an absolute honor to have Col Oeser join us for our Living Legend Series. He shared his incredible stories in an engaging hour-long conversation with Peaches, Trent, and Aaron. We are immensely grateful to Col Oeser and eagerly look forward to having him back with us for another chat!00:00 - Trent crushes the intro for Eberlestock and Drink Hoist - Codes below!!!04:19 - Col James Oeser C-141s, C-130s, Wrestling Coach at the Academy19:40 - Crossovers are the worst thing ever invented in the history of humanity, and Scuba School23:10 - Meeting teammates, first command, and designing training 39:59 - Invasion of Panama/Operation Just Cause, stress inoculation - "Just Take 5 Seconds"47:35 - Lessons learned, innovating on the go, and preparing for the next fight57:25 - Peaches gets yelled at in the shower59:00 - Col Oeser's adviceDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question? Please email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support; we truly appreciate it.#podcast #combatcontrol #specialop The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.Collabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADYCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.

Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have recently signed the first Nordic Air Commanders' Intent to create a unified Nordic air defence alliance, pooling the resources of their air forces. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Pranav Satyanath unpack this development and analyse its implications. Check out Takshashila's courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/ Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Lt. Gen. (Ret) Ediger served as the 22nd Surgeon General of the Air Force.    On this episode of our Military Medical Mentorship Moments Series, Dr. Ediger focuses on how to develop and cultivate mentorship relationships.  You will hear him provide insightful answers to the following questions: What are the different types of Mentorship Relationships? Can one convert between one type and another? How does that happen? What is the primary goal/purpose of a Mentorship relationship? What are some key Mentor/Mentee activities? What makes mentoring relationships successful? How do mentorship relationships fail? Personal Reflections on Mentorship Who was your most influential mentor? Why What was the best advice you got from a mentor? What do you know now that you wish you would have learned much earlier? What characterizes a “good” or “not so good” mentorship relationship from your experience? Provide examples What is some practical advice for someone interested in mentoring or being mentored? What are the next steps to take?      Lt. Gen.(Ret) Ediger shares many insights and mentorship lessons learned over a distinguished career. You don't want to miss this special episode!      Dr. Ediger received his MD degree at the University of Missouri and holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Texas School of Public Health in San Antonio. Dr. Ediger trained in Family Medicine at Wake Forest University and subsequently completed an Aerospace Medicine Residency at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks AFB, TX. He served as a Flight Surgeon for the 94th Fighter Squadron and was the Command Surgeon for several units, including the Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field in Florida, HQ U.S. Air Forces Europe and HQ Air Education and Training Command. Lt. Gen. Ediger deployed to Southwest Asia as the Commander of the 363rd Expeditionary Medical Group and later served as the Commander of the Air Force Medical Operations Agency.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com             Honoring Military Medicine's Past to Improve Healthcare's Future The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine.   Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.   WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.           Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda had the opportunity to sit down with SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López to talk about leadership and the Joint Force. SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the United States Armed Forces, and the principal military advisor to the Chairman on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force, and joint development for enlisted personnel. SEAC Colón-López enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1990. He has held assignments in U.S. Air Forces Europe, Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Education and Training Command, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Special Operations Command, and Air Forces Central Command. He has deployed numerous times in support of operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Resolute Support, Inherent Resolve, and to several other classified locations. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for United States Africa Command.

Chris Pokorny is a chaplain with Air Force Special Operations Command, and in addition to his Master of Divinity, also has a Master of Social Work degree. It doesn't hurt that he also observes weightlifting as a spiritual discipline, which undoubtedly helped him integrate with the human performance teams he has been a part of in his military career. His dual credentials mean he's very passionate about research at the intersection of spirituality and mental health. We brought him in to have a conversation about the many challenges that surround integrating spirituality into human performance operations, but if you listen you'll also learn a fun story about his un-chaplain-like taste in music.

Nick Narbutovskih grew up knowing that he wanted to be a pilot in the military, now Assistant Operations Officer Narbutovskih with Air Force Special Operations Command, and he now trains others who are going to be pilots in the US Air Force. On the day of our conversation, Nick was supposed to be able to talk to me from the comfort of his own home but the military being what it is he was required at the base that day so we conducted the conversation with Nick stepping out for a few minutes to his car, so I’m afraid the sound quality is a little off what I would normally hope to bring you. But this is a fascinating conversation, with some great insights for writers into the minds and characters of those in the military, there are some real gems here for anyone who wants to know how a military context would actually work, and how groups of soldiers, sailors, and airforce personnel think and behave with each other, both outside of and in combat situations. In this conversation, we talk about how the habits and disciplines of the military have helped Nick with his writing, the character traits and behaviors of people in the military, both in and out of combat situations, and why the reason people stay in the military might be different from the reason they joined. I hope you find this conversation helpful, here it is.

Zach Westerfield is a Real Estate Investor and Active Duty Air Force Office currently living in Forsyth Ga. Zach holds a Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering, and has spent the last 6 years managing over $2B in rapid acquisition programs for Special Operations Forces. He currently serves as a structural engineer on Air Force Special Operations Command fixed wing aircraft. He has been investing in real estate for over 6 years, having completed over a dozen rehabs and holds a small portfolio of single family and small multifamily rentals. Zach has also participated as a limited partner in a multi-family syndication and is actively flipping 4-8 single family properties per year. More recently, Zach launched Southern Venture Partners with his long time friend and business partner, Milt Callaway. Southern Venture Partners is a real estate investing company specializing in historic rehabs of both single family and commercial properties, multi-family syndications, and other investment sectors. To date, Zach has completed over $4M in real estate transactions and managed over $900,000 in renovations.FOLLOW: ZACH WESTERFIELDCONNECT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-westerfield-73b0b781/EMAIL: westerfield.enterprises@gmail.comThe contents of this video are for informational and educational purposes only. They should not be considered investment, financial, legal or tax advice. Esther Min is not licensed in the insurance or securities industries and is not in the business of selling, soliciting or negotiating the sale of any insurance contract, security or other investment vehicle.

** The views expressed in this episode are those of Mark White and do not represent those of the Department of Defence or USAF** Mark White currently provides subject matter expertise in support of human performance topics related to respiratory exercise physiology, aerospace and operational physiology and military operational performance. Pertinent positions comprise of a Human Performance Scientific, Engineering and Technical Advisory supporting Office of Naval Research's, Expeditionary Maneuvers' Warrior Resilience program, as the Human Performance Research Manager for Head Quarter's Air Force Special Operations Command under the Command Surgeon's office, and a Research Respiratory Physiologist within the Air Force Research Laboratory's, 711th Human Performance Wing Directorate, School of Aerospace Medicine's (USAFSAM), Aeromedical Research Branch. In addition, he served honorably in U.S. Air Force as an Aerospace & Operational Physiologist (A&OP) at Brooks City-Base (a.k.a. Brooks AFB, TX) at USAFSAM as Chief, A&OP Operations at the A&OP Training Unit and then as Officer in Charge, Research Operations for the Operating Location – USAFSAM, Lackland AFB. Academic achievements consist of earned B.S. and M.S. degrees with current progress towards the completion of a Ph.D. in Human & Sports Performance. Over a 20-year career, Mr. White's professional background spans the spectrum from work-related physical ability testing, application of occupational physiology, and collegiate coursework curriculum and instructional development. He holds current memberships within the following professional organizations; International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM), Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and United States Weightlifting Association; with certifications as NSCA's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) plus USAW's Level 1 Sport Performance Coach (L1SP). Mr. White's strategic intent for career development is to continue his professional work regarding human performance in military operations with continued efforts to complete a doctorate degree. Ultimately, Mark's professional goal will culminate with the establishment of a laboratory that contributes research to the current body of knowledge in respiratory exercise physiology, environmental physiology, stress science, and occupational work physiology as it pertains to human performance; specifically, towards our U.S. Armed Forces “warfighters”. In this episode Mark talks about: How he is assisting organizations to address operational gaps. Influencing SOP's in human development. Preparing candidates for arduous pipelines. Resources discussed: Meditations Marcus Aurelius History of Exercise Physiology by Charles Tipton You can follow Mark on Linkedin and via his website at S.A.R Human Performance Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Get your Challenge Coin! https://train.americanwarriorsociety.com/home Listen to the American Warrior Show: https://americanwarriorshow.com/index.html Today's Guest: On today's show, we will be joined by Ruedi Kaspar. Brief Bio: Ruedi Kaspar is a retired Air Force Colonel who spent 28 years on active duty, primarily as a special operations C-130 pilot. His assignments include serving as squadron commander, vice wing commander, Air Operations Center commander, Chief of the Air Corps Advisory Group in Kabul, Afghanistan, and Commander of USCENTCOM's Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component in Balad, Iraq. His final assignment was as the Deputy Director of Operations for Air Force Special Operations Command. He has logged over 5200 flight hours including combat time in both Iraq & Afghanistan, and his awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Air Medal. He is a lifelong martial arts enthusiast now training in Krav Maga, the owner and operator of Talon Firearms Training in northwest Florida, and a proud American Warrior Society member. Watch the Replay Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhodieusmc/videos Shop SWAG: https://shop.americanwarriorsociety.com/ For More About the American Warrior Society please visit: https://americanwarriorsociety.com/

In this episode, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, the CODEMANDOS, a 3-D printing guru and the director of the HSU Innovation Institute tell us about the current projects and accomplishments Airmen on the road to accelerate change.

     In this episode you will hear Dr. Ediger talk about what led him from an early career as a Rural Family Medicine Doc to join the Air Force to become a Flight Surgeon.  He provides a behind the scenes look at what it is like to train to become a Flight Surgeon in the Air Force and support a fighter aircraft squadron.  He relates his experiences while serving as Command Surgeon for the Air Force Special Operations Command during the attack on 9/11.   He deployed to Iraq as Commander of the 363rd Expeditionary Medical Group and shares some of the unique challenges of preparing for and then supporting Forces invading Iraq.  He describes how the Air Force was able to adeptly handle a significant amount of en route medical care from the battlefield all the way back to the United States.   Leveraging lessons learned from his experiences in military aviation, he was able to improve communication and safety within Air Force Medicine modeling processes after high reliable organization principles. He talks about his experiences as the Air Force Surgeon General planning for major military medical transformation which would be mandated by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act in the midst of evolving requirements for deployment medical support.     Dr. Ediger shares many insights and lessons learned over a distinguished career and provides some valuable advice for all listeners.  You don't want to miss this episode!     Find out more about Dr. Ediger at wardocspodcast.com/guest-bios and visit our webpage and become part of Team WarDocs at wardocspodcast.com.     Please take a moment to follow/subscribe, rate and review WarDocs on your preferred Podcast venue.   Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast

Josh Mason is the CEO and Founder of Cyber Supply Drop. He runs giveaways that provide participants with free vouchers for training and certification exams. He's also a Red Team instructor at INE, a huge advocate and mentor to veterans breaking into cyber, and a very active contributor in the community. He's also an instructor for WithYouWithMe, an Australian company which helps people without a tech background get jobs in tech, and on the Board of Advisors for non-profit, Whole Cyber Human Initiative. Josh sheds light on the best, most cost and time efficient ways to break through the barriers in the industry. Josh has 10 years of military experience, as an Air Force pilot and cyber warfare officer. His work at the 1 Special Operations Communications Squadron ensured mission continuity on the busiest Air Force Special Operations Command base and at deployed locations across the globe. As a cybersecurity instructor for Jacobs at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, Josh trained hundreds of US DoD cybersecurity operators and special agents in Cyber Threat Emulation, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, and Threat Hunting. As a cybersecurity evangelist, Josh points prospective and active cyber professionals at valuable training and resources, with a focus on free and highly-accessible content. He's a Cyber Warrior, husband and father of two little ones. Diary Highlights: 0:00 - Intro & Background ·  Training background, Military ·  Mentor ·  WithYouWithMe - Mentor, training up veterans and mil spouses to get into jobs ·  Cyber Supply Drop, Red Team Instructor for INE ·  Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life and job ·  Leader suggested that cybersecurity wasn't for him ·  Went into teaching on operations with some cybersecurity, loved instructing ·  Once leaving the military, didn't have an idea on what to do, signed with DOD SkillBridge Internship. ·  Learned Project Management ·  Looked at LinkedIn connections - Reached out to a connection from Navy and had commonality of going through program. 10:00 - Speaking and Engaging ·  Special forces training helping to interview ·  Shout out to military veterans ·  Taught critical thinking skills, instructions vs giving goal to solve ·  Similar to business, give the team to solve their own problem and empower ·  Veterans are used to being empowered and to think. If there is a failure, it's ok to ask for help. Failure is part of the experience to learn. ·  Failure is acceptable ·  Josh's story: In Afghanistan, plane wasn't starting, looked at the challenges with engine problems. In the end, worked through the process. 22:00 - Teams & CISO roles ·  Talks about the ideal teams ·  The newness of CISO role and role of cybersecurity ·  There is an older school  24:50 - Being Told No ·  When the Commander told him to reconsider cybersecurity, was no longer a pilot ·  Josh realized he wasn't doing his "dream job" ·  Looked at the limitations of being effective and limitations of empowerment in military hierarchy ·  SkillBridge was effectively a Leadership Laboratory ·  Helpful to look at building the next generation leadership 29:00 - Applying to Parenthood ·  Primary goal is to be father and husband first ·  All activities is to drive family harmony ·  Met his wife there and she's accomplished in her own right Final Thoughts: Give your people a chance to grow and fail. Accept the responsibility and don't just give them the crown jewel and let them fail so it is easier to learn. Know that you are going to fail. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshua17sc

Irregular warfare is executed across all domains. In the air, the responsibility for IW falls to Air Force Special Operations Command. Today, the command stands at an inflection point in which it must prepare to compete against great powers while continuing the fight against violent extremist organizations. How must AFSOC change in order to meet divergent demands for specialized airpower? This episode featured a conversation with two guests who address that question: Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, commander of AFSOC, and Dr. Richard Norton, a retired Air Force officer and adjunct professor at the Joint Special Operations University. Intro music: "Unsilenced" by Ketsa Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Caesar B is a high ranking officer within the Air Force Special Operations Command, and is also working full time with the US Customs and Border Protection.  Due to his request, his last name is redacted from this podcast.   Caesar and I discuss 20 points of leadership. "Never lose your temper, effective leaders calm storms, they don't create them" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jaime-huestis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jaime-huestis/support

The unbelievable story of how one rescue attempt made this group of Air Force and Army Special Operations feel like they made a difference.In 2001 there was an assassination attempt against then acting President of Afghanistan, President Karzai.  His PSD (Personal Security Detail) were U.S. Navy SEALS. One of the SEALS was shot in the head – and this is the real-life story of the rescue – Told by retired (AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command) helicopter pilot Bryan Martyn.  Bryan Martyn was the Mission Commander. This short clip represents the power, courage and professionalism of our United States Military and AFSOC.  The ability to change missions at a moment's notice and execute the flying and rescue aspect of this mission speaks to the training and expertise of members of this unit. BEST QUOTES“Ok, go get the helicopters ready. We got a “lat/long”, we looked at the satellite image, and thought “where can we land in Kandahar” …. Subscribe and Follow The David Johnson Show atApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-johnson-show-the-veteran-talk-show/id1524541240Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUKQFy0eEwxt8wpS30pwtAudible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-David-Johnson-Show-Podcast/B08JJNYTGZAll other platforms at The David Johnson Show: https://thedavidjohnsonshow.com

Today's Story: Humanitarian Efforts in Haiti

Please enjoy Preston's conversation with Command Chief Master Sergeant Greg Smith on the evolution of Special Operations Forces. Command Chief Master Sergeant Gregory A. Smith is the tenth command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Florida. He assumed the position on July 11, 2019. Chief Smith entered the U.S. Air Force in 1990 as an aircraft armament systems specialist. His initial assignment was with the 3246th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. In 1993, Chief Smith was reassigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska where he served as a weapons load crew member on A/OA-10 aircraft. He completed multiple deployments to the pacific theater. Chief Smith was selected for special duty as an AC-130H/U aerial gunner in 1996. He served as lead, instructor and evaluator gunner with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. He also served as the superintendent of Wing Strategic Plans with the 16th Special Operations Wing. In September 2001, Chief Smith was part of the first team to deploy following the terror attacks on 9/11. He established the first forward operating base and then deployed to Pakistan where he established a joint interagency forward operating location. In 2009, Chief Smith became the first course director and chief of academics for the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy. In June 2012, Chief Smith was selected for command chief master sergeant for the 58th Special Operations Wing where he oversaw the training and readiness for special operations and combat rescue personnel. In 2013, Chief Smith was selected as the command senior enlisted leader for Special Operations Command Europe where he led special operations forces through multiple contingencies in Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria. Chief Smith became the command senior enlisted leader for NATO Special Operations Headquarters in 2015. In this role, he synchronized Allied special operations forces for employment in support of NATO missions across the globe. Chief Smith’s last assignment was the command chief master sergeant, Air Force Special Operations Command.

This week in the Ones Ready Team Room we have one of many Pararescue legends, retired Chief Tony Negron. Chief Negron is well known across his peers in the community as a stellar PJ, but now that he's retired even new PJs know he's a legend. Chief Negron had a colorful career as a PJ from doing time in Air Force Special Operations Command, to Air Combat Command, and also Joint Special Operations Command. He's truly been there and done that. One he retired though, he still wanted to give back so he bought S.E.I. from other retired PJ and then went on to start up the Fusion Cell that helps transitioning military members to the civilian sector and also a professional development business called The Cave. There is a lot of mentorship and information packed into this one, so make sure you don't skip through it! Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/f_-DkI6MEysNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/60Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

In this episode I discuss the career of Chief Master Sergeant Cory Olson, the current Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Force Special Operations Command. A career enlisted aviator, Olson's career as a loadmaster has taken him all over the world-- from the Balkans to Central America and even the Pacific Islands--in a slew of highly classified assignments. Returning back to the United States, Olson would serve as the senior enlisted advisor and Command Chief Master Sergeant for some the USAF's most covert special operations units. Finally, in his most current assignment, Olson represents the nearly 20,000 airmen of the USAF special operations command as the Command Chief Master Sergeant. So join me as I highlight Olson's nearly 30 year long career! ---Apple Listeners please leave a review and/or rating, it really helps the podcast grow!--- Connect with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/milleadersoftodaypodcast/ Email us! militaryleadersoftodaypodcast@gmail.com *Music was obtained via YouTube's Creative Commons Library and is NOT my own* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/militaryleadersoftoday/message

MEMOIRES OF A TRASH HAULER: VIGNETTES FROM THE VIETNAM WAR by Henri L. Bailey, III: Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Retired) Did you ever wonder why Air Force Special Operations Command came into being? The many roles and missions of tactical airlift blossomed and grew during the Vietnam conflict to such an extent that the Air Force later established an Air Force Special Operations Command to retain and use those skills. They were combined with skills developed by Air Rescue and Recovery Service outside of the normal range of rescue. The remarkable capabilities of the Lockheed Hercules aircraft made much of it possible. Of course, the normal mission of moving cargo and people was retained. But added to that were flare dispensing, assault landings and takeoffs, electronic surveillance, forward air control, propaganda dispersion, personnel extraction and recovery, long-range air rescue, air refueling, gunships, helicopter landing pad establishment, and airdrops of both cargo and people at low, normal, and high altitudes. While many activities were accomplished before or after battles, there were occasions when the desperation of the need dictated landing or departure during a battle. This book attempts to capture the essence of these many missions. Henri L. Bailey, III was born in Washington, D.C. in 1938. When he was 3 & ½ years old, his family moved to Maywood, Illinois; where he was raised. He attended grade school in Maywood, high school on the west side of Chicago, and graduated from Roosevelt University in downtown Chicago. He later added master and doctoral degrees. Maywood was unique in that it lost an entire National Guard Tank Battalion at Bataan in the Philippines during WWII. There were 13 Gold Star Mothers with a total of 27 Gold Stars on his block. His home was located about half way between Chicago Midway and Chicago O’Hare airports. Early on, he developed a love for aircraft and a desire to fly. After graduation from Roosevelt, he pursued that desire. Six and one-half years of his life are concerned with flying in or to Southeast Asia in the C-130A Hercules and the C-141A Starlifter aircraft. This book contains some of his most salient experiences during that time. Later in his career, he flew cold war missions in the F-4C and F-4E Phantom tactical fighter. https://www.amazon.com/Memoires-Trash-Hauler-Vignettes-Vietnam/dp/1546279466 https://www.memoiresofatrashhauler.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/hbailey3.mp3

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the defense industrial base, Air Force Special Operations Command teams and nuclear reactor plants.

You are what you eat, but can you eat to become who you want to be? What's a POTFF? A Preservation of the Force and Family specialists. Today the Pulse team sits down with a couple members from the POTFF team and discuss what we eat and the difference between diet and nutrition. The POTFF program is a Special Operations Command initiative, executed throughout Air Force Special Operations Command, focusing on enhancing resiliency skills of Air Commandos and their families. It's charged with building and implementing a holistic approach to wellness while addressing the impact of the force on families. This helps to maintain and improve readiness, operational efficiency, and the immediate and long-term well-being of this AFSOC institution. Recorded at Cannon AFB, New Mexico PULSE is designed to provide you with honest and productive conversations about a variety of topics – from fitness to leadership, how to bounce back from pitfalls, and keep effective habits; all in an effort to aid you, and us in a journey toward becoming a better version of ourselves. The views expressed within this podcast are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its Components.

What's a POTFF? A Preservation of the Force and Family specialists. Today the Pulse team sits down with a few members from the POTFF team and discuss some things we should keep in mind while staying indoors. The POTFF program is a Special Operations Command initiative, executed throughout Air Force Special Operations Command, focusing on enhancing resiliency skills of Air Commandos and their families. It's charged with building and implementing a holistic approach to wellness while addressing the impact of the force on families. This helps to maintain and improve readiness, operational efficiency, and the immediate and long-term well-being of this AFSOC institution. Recorded at Cannon AFB, New Mexico PULSE is designed to provide you with honest and productive conversations about a variety of topics – from fitness to leadership, how to bounce back from pitfalls, and keep effective habits; all in an effort to aid you, and us in a journey toward becoming a better version of ourselves. The views expressed within this podcast are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its Components.

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has a unique set of skills. Skills that make saving lives easy for someone like them. They're called the Special Tactics Special Operations Surgical Team or SOST for short. The Ones Ready team spoke to two of these SOST pipe hitters about what it takes to be SOST and the type of person they're looking for. Their ability and willingness to push to forward locations with SOF teams make them uniquely qualified to save lives in less than perfect situations. SOST also shoot, move, and communicate as part of the SOF core skillset that has come to be expected of every SOF element in the inventory. A solid section of questions from Ones Ready followers with answers to your questions. Please enjoy this episode and give us your feedback. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/mF95uRZhIYwNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/16Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People- Episode 25-December, The Next Magical Step with Special Guest Chief Master Sergeant Frank Dailey Introducing Chief Master Sergeant Frank Dailey. He served with distinction within the Air Force Special Operations Command and US Special Operations Command. He took part in operations in Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa. He has a bachelor’s of Science in Counter Terrorism and national defense strategy. Since his retirement, became a veterans advocate, peer mentor and peer support group facilitator for veterans in our community. He has studied with Dr. Roger Brooks and Dr. Denise McMorrow with the Soldiers Heart foundation incorporating the study of Native American Rituals of Warrior Return. He has lead multiple retreats for veterans and their families. He is a graduate student working to become a Therapist, which has become his true calling. He is committed to continued service to the community helping veterans navigate the journey home. His motto is “We went to war together and we can only come home the same way.” He incorporates nature, talk therapy and service in his process to assist veterans. Join me for a wonderfully uplifting and inspiring evening that will usher more magic for your holidays! "Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People" is a monthly FBLive/podcast taking the listener through the year with empowering conversations from January and Carpe Diem- Seize the Day to December, Awe-inspiring Magic and Miracles. Join us, get empowered and inspired to make the changes you need to manifest the most amazing life of your dreams! And go get your copy of The Magical Guide to Bliss on amazon.com or go to www.megnocero.com. Blessings & Bliss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Today's stories: Two Airmen within Air Force Special Operations Command were selected to compete with the USA Bobsled team. Also, FYI has information to help Airmen understand their retirement options.

What is it like to be a Religious Affairs Airman in Air Force Special Operations Command? Chaplain Boarts and MSgt Dilley interview two AFSOC Religious Affairs Airmen to find out. (Note--the audio sounds a little different as we used a

Jerred is the Founder & CEO of End of Three Fitness. Jerred did a murph workout every week for an entire year. He's written the book Garage gym athlete and he advocates cold showers for building Mental Toughness.  He is the former Physical Training Leader and Unit Fitness Program Manager in Air Force Special Operations Command and head coach here at End of Three Fitness. With his team, Jerred and EO3 have now helped over 5,000 athletes see results. Jerred spends most of his time coaching and programming for athletes and working with other coaches to help develop their skills to be the most well-rounded coaches possible.  4:08-How to be a better human today.5:28- Meet Yourself Saturdays7:10- Discovering yourself through “inner chatter”.9:25- The BEST way to do the Murph workout.11:20- Being able to recognize resistance.12:22- Mental Toughness is doing what you want to do, but harder.14:00- How choosing the path of leadership became Jerred’s HINGE moment.16:14- Being comfortable means missing out on opportunities.19:30- What’s something you could do every day for a year??21:09- 3 minutes of freezing cold can prove you Mentally Tough.24:10- Why an all or nothing mentality may destroy you.26:05- The mental shift that helps you bounce back from mistakes.28:55- How to celebrate your wins big AND SMALL.30:48- Get out of that comparison trap!33:50- Simple advice to becoming more Mentally Tough: Try Harder!  Websites: endofthreefitness.com garagegymathlete.com   SOS REHYDRATE- Enter Mental Toughness at check out for 15% off.    Thanks for listening and subscribing. Please share and leave a quick review. It really helps! Want to join the newsletter? Text drrobbell to 33444 Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com    

You all know how much I love to come up with creative names for my programs and processes so when I heard the phrase "Betterhumanology" I knew that I had to dig deeper to find out more! This week I'm chatting with the man who coined the term Betterhumanology Jerred Moon. Jerred is the Founder & CEO of End of Three Fitness and former Physical Training Leader and Unit Fitness Program Manager in Air Force Special Operations Command.  Check out this episode on iTunes, Stitcher, or SoundCloud as Jerred and I discuss: What exactly is Betterhumanology? Why is it important to get outside of our comfort zone and challenge ourselves? The personal challenge that he saw the most benefit from. The best way that we can kick off a personal challenge that will inspire us to get healthier. Be sure to connect with Jerred after you listen to this episode: Here is his website: https://crew.endofthreefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eo3_fit/   Did you enjoy this episode? Please share this episode out on your favorite social media platform. Be sure to tag @MillionPoundMission on Instagram for a chance to be our spotlight shout out of the week! Thank you to our sponsor Ultra Human Check them out at www.TheUltraHuman.net and use the promo code mpm20 to save 20% off of your order.

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-385 – Brian Burke's Running Adventures (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4385.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to the RunRunLive Podcast episode 4-385.  This is Chris, your host.  Who am I?  I don't really know.  But, I'm working on it.  And I'm hopeful.  In this podcast we talk about endurance sports and other complimentary topics that can help you find succor in your life.  We have been doing it for 10+ years now.  It's been a fine ride. Been quite a spring so far hasn't it?  Boston was epic.  I got a lot of positive feedback on the race report.  Thank you.  I took a little extra time putting my thoughts together there so I'm glad it resonated.  I wanted to tell a good story and see if I could put you in it, so you could live the story with me.  Particularly rewarding for me was to hear from others that were in the race and have them say “You nailed it!” and forward the post to their friends.  Eric is putting together a video from what he could reclaim form the race and he's going to use part of my audio to support the video story.  His camera is waterproof, but it was raining so hard the water got into the microphone and essentially muted it.  I recovered fine from the race.  No problems. Got busy trying to make up for all the bad eating and drinking I had been holding at bay during the training cycle! Last weekend we held our 27th Groton Road Race.  We got a bit of rain, but it was very successful.  We had good numbers this year, the shirt was great, and people seemed to really enjoy the earlier starting times.  The cooler temps made for some good race times.  I ‘ran' the race on Saturday this year, really just jogged it.  But, good enough to get my name in the results to keep my 27-year streak going.  We stopped to pick up trash and other things.  Even after I led a crew to clean up the course the previous weekend, there is always a few fresh beer cans that we have to police up.  Teresa set a PR in the 10K this year.  She ran it in 53 minutes.  That beats my official time of the day before.  Good for her.  It is great to be young. I've launched into my training cycle for the 100 miler this week after a couple light recovery weeks.  I'll be running 3 days of middle distance during the week then back-to-back distance on the weekends.  All of it on trails.  I've been getting up this week and heading out into the trails early.  I take Buddy the Extremely old Wonder Dog for the first 2 miles than I head back out.  It's beautiful in the trails in the morning.  The sun comes up around 5:40 and I've been getting out by 6:00.  Really nice.  You should try it.  Today we have a conversation with Brian Burk who is a an ultra-runner with many adventures to his credit and is also a writer.  In section one I am going to read you an old post on how to recover from a marathon because I thought that might be timely for people.  In section two I'm going to talk about future narratives and red blood cells.  A bit of the old vinny-vin-vino.  … I've been exploring a meditation site called ‘Calm'.  They have a free 7-day beginners program where the guided sessions are about 10 minutes long.  A lot of it is exposition, i.e. instruction, but it's a good basic introduction to breathing meditation.  is particularly good.  Or at least I found it resonated.  It addresses the ability to let go of the need to do something.  It's primarily a phone app, but I went to the website instead.  As an extra-bonus of the web site they have a looping white noise track that is pretty good for concentration enhancement that plays automatically. But, I digress.  I recommend you find a quiet place and listen to the day 5 session.  (Ironically I stopped to take some quick notes so I wouldn't forget to tell you about it!) We all have our lists and impending deadlines and these things tend to push us through life by creating tension that drives us to do stuff.  But that causes us to rush through life without looking out the window to see what is going on within and without.  This session explains how to shut that rush to do things down and how that gives you a healthier perspective.  And ‘perspective' is the correct word.  Because, through focus you can observe the scurrying of the mind to get things done, and without judgement, know it for what it is.  You gain an awareness that you don't have to fill every moment with something.  That there is a value of non-doing.  Through practice you learn to give yourself permission to pause.  Learn how to give yourself permission to pause.  But not now! We have to get… On with the show! … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – Recovery after a marathon- http://runrunlive.com/9-steps-to-recovery-after-a-marathon Voices of reason – the conversation Burk Brian Burk ULTRAMarathon DISTANCE RUNNER Brian's running adventure started in 2000 stationed on top of the world, at Thule Air Base, Greenland he ran 1200 miles.  As a member of the Air Force Special Operations Command the worlds events around Sept 11th distracted him from his running.  In 2005 he ran his first marathon while stationed in the United Kingdom. Since that time with a lot of help and inspiration from the running community he has raced distances from 5k up to and including three 100 Mile races and nine 24 hour events.  Some of Brian's achievements and personal bests are: Marathon 3hr 53m 47s Umstead 100 miler, 21hr 36m 36s Graveyard 100 miler solo 23hr 05m 05s Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim 19hrs 30m JFK50 Miler: 9hrs 36m 27s With a passion for writing Brian has had two features published in a national running magazine, on various running blogs and on his own at briansrunningadventures.com.  Brian's first novel, Running to Leadville, a fictional story about running the Leadville Trail 100 has been well received by runners and non-runners alike.  His second book 26.2 Tips to run your best MARATHON, will help you shave time off your race results with running any faster.  You can follow Brian on Twitter @cledawgs  Instagram @cledawgs and Facebook at Brians Running Adventures.   Section two – The importanceof narrating the future – http://runrunlive.com/the-importance-of-communicating-a-future-narrative   Outro My friends you have stumbled through the finisher chute of episode 4-385 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Time to get something to eat, rest those feet and treat those blisters. We switched from winter to summer up here.  I went out at lunch for 6 miles of easy road work yesterday and it was in the high 80's Fahrenheit.  I wanted to see how it felt.  I tried to convince my body that the heat wasn't uncomfortable or even unknown, just a new thing, or a remembered thing to run with.  It wasn't bad.  My Plantar Fasciitis is flaring up right now.  I think it's a combination of things, but I have to keep an eye on it.  Make sure it doesn't' go chronic on me.  I have a couple back to back long runs this weekend in the trails and we'll see how it feels out the other end of that.  Have another podcast tip for you… With these longer runs I have a need for some long-form content.  I listened to a great interview of Irish poet ”.  This is one of those podcasts where you have to read the notes and see if the topic or person is really something you want to stick in your head.  Some of it is not for me.  But the interview of Michael Longley was chock full of wisdom.  Nuggets like “self-importance engraves its own headstone”, and “art and poetry require a certain insouciance”.  The episode is called “ the vitality of ordinary things”.  Maybe it was the heat, but I very much enjoyed the wisdom when I was out on my lunch run yesterday. Ok my friends, I have to go, but remember you have my permission to pause and when you pause to remember the magic in ordinary things.  And thank you all for the compliments on my Boston piece.  As the poet says, ‘It's ok to accept compliments, but don't inhale them.” I'll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-385 – Brian Burke’s Running Adventures (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4385.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to the RunRunLive Podcast episode 4-385.  This is Chris, your host.  Who am I?  I don’t really know.  But, I’m working on it.  And I’m hopeful.  In this podcast we talk about endurance sports and other complimentary topics that can help you find succor in your life.  We have been doing it for 10+ years now.  It’s been a fine ride. Been quite a spring so far hasn’t it?  Boston was epic.  I got a lot of positive feedback on the race report.  Thank you.  I took a little extra time putting my thoughts together there so I’m glad it resonated.  I wanted to tell a good story and see if I could put you in it, so you could live the story with me.  Particularly rewarding for me was to hear from others that were in the race and have them say “You nailed it!” and forward the post to their friends.  Eric is putting together a video from what he could reclaim form the race and he’s going to use part of my audio to support the video story.  His camera is waterproof, but it was raining so hard the water got into the microphone and essentially muted it.  I recovered fine from the race.  No problems. Got busy trying to make up for all the bad eating and drinking I had been holding at bay during the training cycle! Last weekend we held our 27th Groton Road Race.  We got a bit of rain, but it was very successful.  We had good numbers this year, the shirt was great, and people seemed to really enjoy the earlier starting times.  The cooler temps made for some good race times.  I ‘ran’ the race on Saturday this year, really just jogged it.  But, good enough to get my name in the results to keep my 27-year streak going.  We stopped to pick up trash and other things.  Even after I led a crew to clean up the course the previous weekend, there is always a few fresh beer cans that we have to police up.  Teresa set a PR in the 10K this year.  She ran it in 53 minutes.  That beats my official time of the day before.  Good for her.  It is great to be young. I’ve launched into my training cycle for the 100 miler this week after a couple light recovery weeks.  I’ll be running 3 days of middle distance during the week then back-to-back distance on the weekends.  All of it on trails.  I’ve been getting up this week and heading out into the trails early.  I take Buddy the Extremely old Wonder Dog for the first 2 miles than I head back out.  It’s beautiful in the trails in the morning.  The sun comes up around 5:40 and I’ve been getting out by 6:00.  Really nice.  You should try it.  Today we have a conversation with Brian Burk who is a an ultra-runner with many adventures to his credit and is also a writer.  In section one I am going to read you an old post on how to recover from a marathon because I thought that might be timely for people.  In section two I’m going to talk about future narratives and red blood cells.  A bit of the old vinny-vin-vino.  … I’ve been exploring a meditation site called ‘Calm’.  They have a free 7-day beginners program where the guided sessions are about 10 minutes long.  A lot of it is exposition, i.e. instruction, but it’s a good basic introduction to breathing meditation.  is particularly good.  Or at least I found it resonated.  It addresses the ability to let go of the need to do something.  It’s primarily a phone app, but I went to the website instead.  As an extra-bonus of the web site they have a looping white noise track that is pretty good for concentration enhancement that plays automatically. But, I digress.  I recommend you find a quiet place and listen to the day 5 session.  (Ironically I stopped to take some quick notes so I wouldn’t forget to tell you about it!) We all have our lists and impending deadlines and these things tend to push us through life by creating tension that drives us to do stuff.  But that causes us to rush through life without looking out the window to see what is going on within and without.  This session explains how to shut that rush to do things down and how that gives you a healthier perspective.  And ‘perspective’ is the correct word.  Because, through focus you can observe the scurrying of the mind to get things done, and without judgement, know it for what it is.  You gain an awareness that you don’t have to fill every moment with something.  That there is a value of non-doing.  Through practice you learn to give yourself permission to pause.  Learn how to give yourself permission to pause.  But not now! We have to get… On with the show! … I’ll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don’t have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member’s only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – Recovery after a marathon- http://runrunlive.com/9-steps-to-recovery-after-a-marathon Voices of reason – the conversation Burk Brian Burk ULTRAMarathon DISTANCE RUNNER Brian’s running adventure started in 2000 stationed on top of the world, at Thule Air Base, Greenland he ran 1200 miles.  As a member of the Air Force Special Operations Command the worlds events around Sept 11th distracted him from his running.  In 2005 he ran his first marathon while stationed in the United Kingdom. Since that time with a lot of help and inspiration from the running community he has raced distances from 5k up to and including three 100 Mile races and nine 24 hour events.  Some of Brian’s achievements and personal bests are: Marathon 3hr 53m 47s Umstead 100 miler, 21hr 36m 36s Graveyard 100 miler solo 23hr 05m 05s Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim 19hrs 30m JFK50 Miler: 9hrs 36m 27s With a passion for writing Brian has had two features published in a national running magazine, on various running blogs and on his own at briansrunningadventures.com.  Brian’s first novel, Running to Leadville, a fictional story about running the Leadville Trail 100 has been well received by runners and non-runners alike.  His second book 26.2 Tips to run your best MARATHON, will help you shave time off your race results with running any faster.  You can follow Brian on Twitter @cledawgs  Instagram @cledawgs and Facebook at Brians Running Adventures.   Section two – The importanceof narrating the future – http://runrunlive.com/the-importance-of-communicating-a-future-narrative   Outro My friends you have stumbled through the finisher chute of episode 4-385 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Time to get something to eat, rest those feet and treat those blisters. We switched from winter to summer up here.  I went out at lunch for 6 miles of easy road work yesterday and it was in the high 80’s Fahrenheit.  I wanted to see how it felt.  I tried to convince my body that the heat wasn’t uncomfortable or even unknown, just a new thing, or a remembered thing to run with.  It wasn’t bad.  My Plantar Fasciitis is flaring up right now.  I think it’s a combination of things, but I have to keep an eye on it.  Make sure it doesn’t’ go chronic on me.  I have a couple back to back long runs this weekend in the trails and we’ll see how it feels out the other end of that.  Have another podcast tip for you… With these longer runs I have a need for some long-form content.  I listened to a great interview of Irish poet ”.  This is one of those podcasts where you have to read the notes and see if the topic or person is really something you want to stick in your head.  Some of it is not for me.  But the interview of Michael Longley was chock full of wisdom.  Nuggets like “self-importance engraves its own headstone”, and “art and poetry require a certain insouciance”.  The episode is called “ the vitality of ordinary things”.  Maybe it was the heat, but I very much enjoyed the wisdom when I was out on my lunch run yesterday. Ok my friends, I have to go, but remember you have my permission to pause and when you pause to remember the magic in ordinary things.  And thank you all for the compliments on my Boston piece.  As the poet says, ‘It’s ok to accept compliments, but don’t inhale them.” I’ll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -

Michael Lauria is currently completing his final semester at the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Outside of school, he works as a critical care flight paramedic and provides training to multiple emergency service organizations. Prior to medical school, Michael served in the U.S. Air Force as a Pararescueman at the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, Air Force Special Operations Command. During this assignment he deployed to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM as part of a Combat Search and Rescue Team and in support of the C Company, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). In 2009, Michael was named Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Airman of the Year and Pararescue Airman of the Year. Topics Covered: How can civilian medicine and military medicine learn from one another The extent to which combat and medicine present similar systemic challenges in terms of interpersonal dynamics, leadership, and stress management How mental models to facilitate communication without oversimplifying complex phenomena What is cognitive bias and how can we better refine our models without falling prey to it Intuitive vs. analytical thinking- truly dichotomous or more of a spectrum?   How to identify if a failed outcome in medicine is the result of poor individual skill or something more systemic  Part/whole training The low hanging fruit in medical education Conflating selection with training Teaching practices that maximize retention of information

12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers) is a 2018 American war drama film directed by Nicolai Fuglsig and written by Ted Tally and Peter Craig. The film is based on Doug Stanton's non-fiction book Horse Soldiers, which tells the story of CIA paramilitary officers and U.S. Special Forces, in addition to USAF Combat Controllers, sent to Afghanistan immediately after the September 11 attacks. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, Navid Negahban, Trevante Rhodes, Geoff Stults, Thad Luckinbill, William Fichtner, and Rob Riggle. Principal photography began in January 2017 in New Mexico. The film was released in the United States on January 19, 2018, in standard and IMAX theaters. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the cast and action but criticized the by-the-numbers execution and lack of hindsight of the War in Afghanistan. The harrowing story of the first U.S. special forces mission in Afghanistan following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The following is the second part of an Army.mil exclusive three-part feature recounts the events of the Green Berets' first mission in Afghanistan, as they sought to destroy the Taliban regime and deny Al-Qaida sanctuary in that country. BOMB STRIKES One of the primary and most important functions of the Special Forces teams during the early days of Afghanistan operations was calling in air strikes, supported by combat controllers from Air Force Special Operations Command. The U.S. military had been bombing the Taliban for a couple of weeks, but in a land of caves and mountains and small villages, it was difficult to distinguish targets. To help level the field and give the resistance forces a chance, the U.S. had to get rid of those tanks, armored carriers and antiaircraft guns. Once they got on the ground, Soldiers identified enemy targets, and skilled Airmen called in those targets and quickly began picking off the Taliban and Al Qaeda. They also called for resupplies and humanitarian assistance drops. "The sole focus of that combat controller was to bring that air-to-ground interface, so to look for areas where we could establish an airhead, where we could land aircraft, where we could bring supplies where we could do airdrops," explained former combat controller and retired Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Markham, who received a Silver Star for the operation. "The other side of it was to bring that close air support expertise with our air traffic control background, having multiple stacks of aircraft … from fighters to bombers overhead," he said. "It annihilated the enemy," he continued, noting that the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom was the first time B52s had been used for close air support since the Vietnam War. "I think it really broke their will to fight. You kill 10, 15 enemy combatants on the battlefield at one time, I'm sure it's a devastating blow to them, but when you're talking about hundreds of enemy combatants losing their lives from one strike, it makes the other guys think about what they're doing and that maybe they should retreat." The success of the bomb strikes also encouraged other fighters, who were perhaps on the fence, to join the coalition. "We fought for about a month and a half to two months, constantly air attacks, air attacks, air attacks on all of the Taliban positions, until it got to a point where we moved forward and took their lines and they just kind of went back to the populace," said Master Sgt. Keith Gamble, then a weapons sergeant on ODA 585. "Once we started dropping bombs on the enemy, their [civilians] whole attitude changed," Gamble added. "They were loving us. A lot of (sodas) came out. A lot of really good food came out. We were their heroes." AN ERRANT STRIKE There were tragedies as well as successes. Fowers' team had a communications sergeant shot in the neck as they tried to advance across a heavily defended bridge. Then, the next day, Dec. 5, came one of the worst tragedie...

Today, we are talking about why you aren’t seeing the results you SHOULD be seeing whether you are a new to tackling fitness goals, or an advanced athlete. I dive deeper into why the 10,000-hour rule is B.S. and how DELIBERATE PRACTICE is the only way to keep progressing. -- Over the past 6 years, we've been building better humans behind the scenes. Where now, our athletes have completed over 1,000,000 training sessions. We see guys talking about podcast downloads and YouTube views. They're not serious...that's Mickey Mouse Stuff. We put in the work FIRST...now we are sharing what we have learned. Who is Jerred Moon? Jerred is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and creator of End of Three Fitness which specializes in simple, effective fitness for the other guy. He’s a former Physical Training Leader and Fitness Program Manager within U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and he’s been featured in WOD Talk Magazine, Sweat RX Magazine, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, The Art of Manliness, and more. He currently coaches and programs for hundreds of athletes from military operators to stay-at-home moms. You can connect with Jerred by visiting his website, End of Three Fitness, at... http://www.EndofThreeFitness.com --

Today, I go quickly go over two “pacing” strategies that we use at End of Three Fitness in our Garage Gym Athlete programming. We're not talking "theoretical programming" here, this is the exact method we use in programming for our athletes and is VERY effective!! -- ► You can follow Jerred on Instagram and get more great info: https://www.instagram.com/eo3_fit/ ► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EndofThree?sub_confirmation=1 -- Over the past 6 years, we've been building better humans behind the scenes. Where now, our athletes have completed over 1,000,000 training sessions. We see guys talking about podcast downloads and YouTube views. They're not serious...that's Mickey Mouse Stuff. We put in the work FIRST...now we are sharing what we have learned. Who is Jerred Moon? Jerred is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and creator of End of Three Fitness which specializes in simple, effective fitness for the other guy. He’s a former Physical Training Leader and Fitness Program Manager within U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and he’s been featured in WOD Talk Magazine, Sweat RX Magazine, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, The Art of Manliness, and more. He currently coaches and programs for hundreds of athletes from military operators to stay-at-home moms. You can connect with Jerred by visiting his website, End of Three Fitness, at... http://www.EndofThreeFitness.com --

Today, I go over the “continuum” we have for taking someone from the couch to hard to kill. It’s a blend of the three most effective strength training methods combined with a training emphasis on different energy systems. But it all starts with habits and consistency and ends with some of the most tried and true methods to build a better human being. We're not talking "theoretical programming" here, this is the exact method we use in programming for our athletes and is VERY effective!! If you want to go deeper into this rabbit hole, download my free Garage Gym Athlete Survival Guide by going to -- https://garagegymbook.com/survival-guide -- You won't regret it. -- ► You can follow Jerred on Instagram and get more great info: https://www.instagram.com/eo3_fit/ ► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EndofThree?sub_confirmation=1 -- Over the past 6 years, we've been building better humans behind the scenes. Where now, our athletes have completed over 1,000,000 training sessions. We see guys talking about podcast downloads and YouTube views. They're not serious...that's Mickey Mouse Stuff. We put in the work FIRST...now we are sharing what we have learned. Who is Jerred Moon? Jerred is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and creator of End of Three Fitness which specializes in simple, effective fitness for the other guy. He’s a former Physical Training Leader and Fitness Program Manager within U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and he’s been featured in WOD Talk Magazine, Sweat RX Magazine, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, The Art of Manliness, and more. He currently coaches and programs for hundreds of athletes from military operators to stay-at-home moms. You can connect with Jerred by visiting his website, End of Three Fitness, at... http://www.EndofThreeFitness.com --

In the May 2017 podcast, we look at how Air Force Special Operations Command is preparing to test an airborne directed energy weapon, whether the Army's next-generation combat vehicle will be robotic and the Coast Guard's budgetary "no man's land."

Book A Call: https://calendly.com/scaleyourstory/15min Websites: https://www.mizhq.com https://marketwithmiz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misbah.hawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MisbahHaque Market With Miz Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/market-with-miz/id1543290030 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/market-with-miz/id1543290030 Purebred Weirdo Podcast: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gunLg6 Apple: https://apple.co/2ZMJnys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lGUvqdd0vgEhGDFQvyKiA Get the 4x4 Program Design Accelerator: https://www.remotecoachinggrowth.com/products/program-design-accelerator   Jerred Moon is a strength & conditioning coach and founder of End Of Three Fitness. He's a former physical training leader and Fitness Program Manager within U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. Jerred is also the author of The Garage Gym Athlete and has been featured in Life Hacker, The Huffington Post, The Art of Manliness, and more. Today we dive into how he went from training to become a fighter pilot to coaching hundreds of athletes from military operators to stay-at-home moms. Some things we chat about in this episode: Becoming harder to kill and what 52 Murph workouts can teach you Principles behind barbell training for weight loss Effective EMOM training for strength building  Show Notes: (6:00) - Garage Gym Athlete (8:16) - EMOM training for strength building  (11:33) - Trying it on your own, build  (13:33) - Energy system training (18:57) - Becoming harder to kill (21:35) - What you can learn from Murph every Saturday for 52 weeks (28:24) - Barbell training for weight loss and getting lean (34:00) - Prioritizing your training time with blocks (36:39) - Better Humanology podcast (38:35) - Recommended reading (41:50) - Morning routine (44:50) - The best journal and planner out there (47:40) - mental toughness vs stupidity  (49:15) - Nutrition principles and what's in the fridge (51:35) - One year to live with $500 and a laptop (1:00:00) - Brain dumps (1:02:15) - The three-letter word you need to take away from this episode    People mentioned: Louie Simmons James Fitzgerald  Greg Glassman   Resources we may have talked about: Program - One Man One Barbell  Program - Shred Supertraining Science and Practice of Strength Training Westside Barbell Book of Methods  Extreme Ownership  The ONE Thing The War of Art The Art Of War Daring Greatly  The Big Leap Best Self Journal Sunbasket.com Greenchef.com Blueapron.com Program - Forge How you can connect with Jerred: Endofthreefitness.com Betterhumanology podcast Instagram: @eo3_fit

In this podcast we look at the Air Force's efforts to develop thinking, collaborative robots; how reductions to the Navy's littoral combat ship program could affect the shipbuilding industry; and Air Force Special Operations Command's work to equip a gunship with a laser weapon. 

In this podcast we look at U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command's use of portable electronics on the battlefield, the Army's plans to make ground robots a permanent part of its inventory and the Marine Corps' search for new capabilities.

Air Force Special Operations Command historian Herbert A. Mason Jr. discusses the "Contributions USAF Special Operations Forces Have Made to the Development of Air and Space Power, 1942 to 2012."

Over the last decade there has been an unprecedented increase in Special Operations around the world. This video showcases the dynamic mission of the Air Force Special Operations Command. Video by 2nd Combat Camera Squadron.

Air Force Special Operations Command historian Herbert A. Mason Jr. discusses the "Contributions USAF Special Operations Forces Have Made to the Development of Air and Space Power, 1942 to 2012."