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Military Connected Monthly Mentorship Meetup - Featuring Johanna Wynne Join us for the Military Connected Monthly Mentorship Meetup hosted by Jeremy Willis at Pershing House. In this episode, we feature guest Johanna Wynne, a 20-year Army veteran who shares her journey from a military career to entering the startup world. Johanna discusses her experiences growing up in an Army family, her time at Army Futures Command, and the challenges and lessons learned along the way. We also touch on the importance of staying true to oneself, the gender-specific challenges faced by women veterans, and the value of community and networking. Stay tuned for insightful conversations, valuable mentorship, and a guided networking session. #MilitaryMentorship #VeteranStories #StartupJourney #WomenVeterans #ArmyFuturesCommand #Networking #CommunityBuilding #Entrepreneurship #VeteranSupport #MilitaryLife 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:30 Event Kickoff and Host Introduction 01:17 Introducing the Guest Speaker 02:29 Johanna's Military Journey 02:29 Johanna's Military Background 02:55 Add audience shot 04:00 Transition to Civilian Life and Startup Journey 05:52 Challenges and Lessons Learned 11:38 Army Futures Command Experience 12:57 Challenges and Innovations at Army Futures Command 16:35 Parallels Between Military and Startup Culture 18:45 Navigating Startup Challenges in the Army 19:18 The Importance of Bridging Gaps 20:35 Reverting to Old Habits 21:23 Finding Rhythm Amidst Change 21:48 Merging OC and AFC: New Challenges 22:43 The Lego Analogy for Scaling Organizations 28:58 Lessons from Failure and Resilience 33:45 Q&A Session 34:04 Women in the Military: Unique Challenges 37:20 Advice for Future Generations 39:52 Closing Remarks and Reflections

Despite the fact that so many of them make it look easy, the daily lives of senior U.S. military leaders can be incredibly demanding. Laura Weimer examined how senior leaders manage their well-being (or, at times, struggle to do so) amidst these demanding careers, and she's in the studio with host JP Clark to share her discoveries. Drawing from her research, Weimer highlighted the unique pressures of senior roles, including frequent relocations, intense scrutiny, and the weight of consequential decisions. She also discussed the inevitable challenges of mid-life, such as caring for aging parents and navigating evolving family dynamics, which compound work-related stress. Weimer's key takeaway? Developing a strong sense of identity, meaning, and purpose is essential for fostering resilience and sustaining leadership effectiveness. I don't know if necessarily it's the Army's job to help us figure out our identity. I do think it would be valuable for the Army to acknowledge the value of those conversations and maybe even prompt those conversations. Links to resources referenced by Laura in the episode: Joe Byerly, “Learning to Live a Halfway Interesting Life,” From the Green Notebook (March 19, 2025) https://fromthegreennotebook.com/2025/03/19/learning-to-live-a-halfway-interesting-life/  Briana Barker Caza, Lakshmi Ramarajan, Erin Reid, and Stephanie Creary. "How to Make Room in Your Work Life for the Rest of Your Self." Harvard Business Review (May 30, 2018), https://hbr.org/2018/05/how-to-make-room-in-your-work-life-for-the-rest-of-your-self Cal Newport, “The Most Important Piece of Career Advice You Probably Never Heard,” Cal Newport, May 21, 2008, https://calnewport.com/the-most-important-piece-of-career-advice-you-probably-never-heard/ Nick Craig and Scott A. Snook. 2014. “From Purpose to Impact.” Harvard Business Review, May. https://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impact. Arthur C. Brooks, From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life (Penguin, 2022). Simon Sinek, "The Cure for Loneliness with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy," A Bit of Optimism Podcast, 7 January 2025. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wnHgVpkuX0i4CdCEHSFkg?si=c58cf2607d274eb7 This is restricted access (academic): Herminia Ibarra, “Provisional Selves: Experimenting with Image and Identity in Professional Adaptation.” Administrative Science Quarterly 44 (4) (1999): 764–91. https://doi.org/10.2307/2667055. Laura Weimer is an Active Duty Army lieutenant colonel (Military Police) and a graduate of the AY25 Resident course at the U.S. Army War College. She most recently commanded the Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, TX, and will be returning to Texas in June to serve in U.S. Army Futures Command (soon to be Transformation and Training Command). She taught Military Leadership and Intro to Sociology at West Point from 2013-2016 and holds a Ph.D. In Management from Harvard University, an M.A. in Sociology from Duke University, and a B.S. In Chemistry/Life Sciences from West Point. Her research and writing is focused on leader identity, development, and personal well-being. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Army, or Department of Defense. Photo Description: Then Lieutenant General (Ret.) Dan Caine, USAF, when he appeared before the 1 April, 2025 Senate Confirmation Committee. Caine was nominated and later confirmed as the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Chairman is the highest-ranking and most senior military officer in the United States Armed Forces and the principal military advisor to the President, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense. Photo Credit: Screen capture from CSPAN video of 1 April, 2025 Senate Confirmation Hearing.

Dozens of Democrats wrote a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Wednesday demanding information on the Department of Government Efficiency's unauthorized use of artificial intelligence systems. The letter, which was led by Reps. Don Beyer, D-Va., Mike Levin, D-Calif., and Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. and signed by 45 other lawmakers, expressed concerns about privacy and security risks associated with the group's use of federal data in unapproved AI systems, as well as potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk, who leads an AI firm called xAI. Specifically, the lawmakers flagged reports of DOGE affiliates inputting data into unapproved AI systems and the risk that sensitive federal data could be used to train future commercial models. Douglas Matty assumed the role of the Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Officer on Monday, according to an internal unclassified email viewed by DefenseScoop. The principal deputy who has been temporarily leading the AI hub ahead of the Trump administration's selection for the new chief, Margie Palmieri, sent the announcement to several senior officials Friday morning. In the email, she indicated that more communications on the team's path ahead would soon follow, once Matty takes the reins. Matty previously founded the Army AI Integration Center under Army Futures Command, which he led between 2020 and 2022. Palmieri wrote: “We are excited to get appointed leadership at the helm of CDAO so early in the administration. The prioritization on filling the top Al and data related leadership position in DoD will enable the Department to better accelerate and scale the adoption of data, analytics, and Al in line with the Secretary's priorities.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Plus No Robo Bosses In CaliforniaLike this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.usAI Can Predict Your Real Age—And Stress Might Be Aging You FasterTurns out, your body's real age might not match what's on your ID. Scientists built an AI that measures biological aging by analyzing steroid hormones—like cortisol (yep, the stress hormone). Higher stress? Faster aging. The takeaway? Managing stress isn't just for your mental health—it might actually keep you younger. The Army Wants AI to Take the Hits Instead of SoldiersThe U.S. Army is all-in on using AI and robots to handle dangerous tasks, aiming to keep soldiers out of harm's way. Think robots clearing buildings or disarming bombs—jobs that are high-risk for humans. General James Rainey, head of Army Futures Command, emphasizes integrating these technologies to ensure "no blood through first contact," meaning machines take the initial risks instead of people.Hollywood vs. AI: Creators Fight to Keep Their Work SafeBig names like Guillermo del Toro and Sarah Silverman are calling on the U.S. government to protect artists from AI “stealing” their work. They argue that AI models trained on copyrighted content without permission could wreck creative jobs. The fight is heating up—will the law keep up with AI's rapid takeover? California's 'No Robo Bosses Act' Aims to Keep AI in Check at WorkCalifornia's Senate Bill 7, dubbed the "No Robo Bosses Act," is set to ensure that humans—not algorithms—make crucial workplace decisions. Introduced by State Senator Jerry McNerney, this bill would require human oversight for hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations, preventing employers from relying solely on automated decision-making systems (ADS). It also bans using ADS to predict future employee behavior based on personal dataCourt Rules: No Copyrights for AI-Generated Art Without Human TouchA U.S. federal appeals court has decided that AI-generated art without human involvement can't be copyrighted. This means creations solely produced by AI don't get legal protection under current copyright laws. The ruling emphasizes the necessity of human creativity in works seeking copyright status.China's New $27.5K Humanoid Robot: Ready to Cook BreakfastShenzhen-based startup Dobot has launched preorders for its AI-powered humanoid robot, Dobot Atom, priced at 199,000 yuan (about $27,500). Standing 153 cm tall and weighing 62 kg, this bot can whip up breakfast, pour milk, toast bread, and carry items. Mass production is slated to kick off mid-year, signaling a leap toward integrating robots into daily life.

On January 2nd, A'ndre sat down with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper (2019-2020) to discuss key security challenges facing the United States in 2025 and the Department of Defense's preparedness in addressing them. They began their conversation with a focus on the Middle East, analyzing the aftermath of Assad's ouster and the HTS takeover in Syria, exploring the potential regional consequences of these developments. Secretary Esper also shared his insights on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and explained why he believes Iran is weaker than previously thought.The discussion then shifted to U.S.-China relations, with Secretary Esper offering his assessment on why the U.S. must do more to deter China in both security and economic spheres. A'ndre and Secretary Esper also delved into the state of innovation within the Department of Defense, examining the effectiveness of innovation initiatives in the U.S. Armed Forces. Secretary Esper reflected on his experience establishing Army Futures Command during his time as Secretary of the Army and discussed the challenges facing the U.S. defense industrial base, including potential munitions shortages related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The conversation concluded with A'ndre asking Secretary Esper about Ukraine's struggles on the battlefield against Russia, why a negotiated settlement appears increasingly likely, and some of the overlooked threats facing the incoming Trump administration.You can find Secretary Esper's auto-biography, A Sacred Oath, here.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the seventy-second episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Task Force Senior for the BDE Command & Control (BCT HQ), LTC Timothy Price on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are MG Patrick Ellis and Mr. Mark Kitz. MG Ellis is the Director of the Army's Network Cross-Functional Team. Mr. Kitz is the Program Executive Officer for Command, Control, & Communications-Tactical.   The Network Cross-Functional Team is an outgrowth of Army Futures Command, established in 2018 to tackle the Army's modernization requirements. It is one of eight original teams convened and works closely with the Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO-C3T). The Network Cross-Functional Team is a highly dynamic and responsive unit, integrating cross-domain network capabilities to relay mission-critical data and operational updates with the speed and precision required for Joint All-Domain Command and Control. Its ability to seamlessly connect multiple domains ensures that vital information reaches decision-makers in real-time, making it indispensable to JADC2.   In this episode we discuss some of the modernization efforts being made across the force for our command and control networks. Specifically we look at some of the ways that the new capabilities are being employed and some of the ways that we can improve it. Our Combat Training Centers allow units to not only employ new equipment and theories but to test them under duress against a free-thinking opposing force. NETCFT has taken Chief of Staff GEN Randy George's words to heart, “Soldiers need to shoot, move and communicate. Technology should facilitate those fundamentals, not encumber them.” This is especially true with the modernization efforts being made for our command posts to be survivable on the modern battlefield.   Part of S09 “Got Comms?” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

In this exclusive episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley is joined by the command team of the U.S. Army Futures Command - General James E. Rainey and CSM Brian A. Hester.  They delve into topics of leadership, innovation, and the future trajectory of the U.S. Army.  Gain unique insights and perspectives from the top military leaders driving the Army's evolution.

As a proposal to create a separate Army drone branch advances in the House, Army leaders continue to push back against the idea.Gen. James Rainey, who leads the Army Futures Command, said it is “too early” for the service to establish a drone corps.“I think unmanned aerial systems are going to come to bear at echelon. I think individual soldiers [need to be able] to employ them just like they employ their weapon. So 11 Bravos, I think, the tanks should be able to have a robot sitting next to him that can launch UAS. I think every maneuver person is going to need them. They have huge sustainment implications,” Rainey said during the Center for Strategic and International Studies event on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a proposal to create a separate Army drone branch advances in the House, Army leaders continue to push back against the idea. Gen. James Rainey, who leads the Army Futures Command, said it is “too early” for the service to establish a drone corps. “I think unmanned aerial systems are going to come to bear at echelon. I think individual soldiers [need to be able] to employ them just like they employ their weapon. So 11 Bravos, I think, the tanks should be able to have a robot sitting next to him that can launch UAS. I think every maneuver person is going to need them. They have huge sustainment implications,” Rainey said during the Center for Strategic and International Studies event on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special State of the Union recap special edition episode of Independent Americans.  Normally, the State of the Union address is a civics lesson, pageantry and performance. Normally, it doesn't move the needle.  But last night was different. It was the most important SOTU in a generation. Voters were watching. Including millions who are still on the fence. And especially independent Americans.  And so was Paul Rieckhoff. He's been a guest at the State of the Union himself twice. And he's got a quick, independent, no-BS breakdown of the big night.  If you missed it, this is a quick (and independent) breakdown. And if you didn't miss it, this is a take you haven't heard anywhere else. With an important focus on what was most important.  How'd Biden do? And did this big night make a difference? What did the partisans and corporate media miss? Press play and find out. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And it always delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Join Paul in Austin, Texas this weekend on Saturday, March 9 at a free Independent Voters MeetUp during South By Southwest.  -Or also in Austin for SXSW on Tuesday at 10AM for an Army Futures Command panel  POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH: ALTERNATIVE HELP FOR INVISIBLE INJURIES: https://dodxtech.com/schedule/ -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on social media. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other powerful, independent Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Independent Americans. And welcome to March.  The weather is changing. It's warming up and spring is so close you can almost smell it. But instead you're probably smelling something different in the air. Something a lot less pleasant. It's a smell that's always been pervasive in Washington, DC and also on television and the airwaves. But in the last couple of years the smell has gotten out of control. It's everywhere. It comes out of random strangers at random times. You can't escape it. It's everywhere. It's bullshit. Whether it's a government shutdown, or America abandoning Ukraine, or two old men apparently nobody wants for President running for President, we are drowning in bullshit. And when you're drowning in bullshit, you've got to reach for the truth. And you're gonna get it in this episode. From Paul Rieckhoff on Nikki Haley dropping out, Biden being too old, Trump being too toxic, SecDef Austin being too slow, and much more. To include Ukraine.  Tim Mak (@timkmak) is a man on a mission to find the truth. Tim is an investigative journalist with a background in politics, national security, and emergency medicine. He's the author of a book about the inner workings of the NRA, titled 'Misfire.' and he's a former U.S. Army medic and EMT. His writing has been featured in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, Politico Magazine, and the L.A. Times. And you can hear him regularly on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Politics Podcast. He's reported abroad from such places as Ukraine, South Sudan, Djibouti, Israel, Japan and Hong Kong. And now, he's launched his own new media venture called The Counteroffensive. He's taking people deep inside the war in Ukraine. And he joins host Paul Rieckhoff for a look behind the front lines at the people who are feeling abandoned and betrayed by America. It's a heavy dose of truth, but it's a lot better than the bullshit. If you like bullshit, this ain't your place. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And it always delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  - WATCH video of Paul and Tim's conversation on our YouTube channel here. -Join Paul in Austin, Texas this weekend on Saturday, March 9 at a free Independent Voters MeetUp during South By Southwest.  -Or also in Austin for SXSW on Tuesday for an Army Futures Command panel at for our 10AM panel:  POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH: ALTERNATIVE HELP FOR INVISIBLE INJURIES: https://dodxtech.com/schedule/ -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on social media. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other powerful, independent Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mohamed Abdel-Kader, Chief Innovation Officer at USAID and Alexis Bonnell, Former Chief Innovation Officer at USAID, discussed the impact of AI and other machine learning tools. They explored the balance between the risks and rewards associated with these tools, reaching a consensus that AI can revolutionize USAID's impact when appropriately developed and utilized. The discussion emphasized the importance of developing AI to benefit all countries where USAID is active, not just English-speaking nations. Recognizing the rapid advancement of machine learning, the speakers stressed the need for precision and thoughtfulness in posing questions to AI, given its evolving nature. They also addressed issues of localization, pointing out the challenges when native languages are overlooked or when communities lack access to computers. Mike highlighted upcoming events for those interested in collaborating with USAID. On February 15th, SID-US will host its annual career fair, followed by the annual conference on April 26th in Washington, DC. He expressed his belief that this conference is a must-attend event of the year. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:53] Mike Shanley introduces today's guests and shares their backgrounds. [02:53] Mohamed describes his role at USAID as Chief Innovation Officer and talks about how technology is advancing with the advent of machine learning tools. [6:30] Mohamed touches on some of the early-use cases that he's seen of AI applications or other technologies. [12:47] Mohamed reflects on the potential risks AI presents and whether the good outweighs the bad.  [17:04] Alexis comments that we are navigating at a different rate of change in technology; therefore, we need to be intentional about how we use AI, and she provides an example of an experiment she led.  [26:08] Mohamed discusses the ethical development of AI, strengthening policies and systems that govern AI and accessing computing power in parts of the world where it's cost-prohibitive.  [31:38] Alexis discusses how the cultures and identities of different countries impact how you work with them. She describes a sector who asked themselves if they have been as innovative as they think they have been and how AI revealed a surprising result to their question. [38:42] Mohamad discusses the significance of localization in AI, emphasizing the interconnected nature of our world and the necessity of incorporating it into our AI tools. He notes that numerous countries are enthusiastic about AI, viewing it as a tool to propel their advancement. [46:00] Alexis says that there's a gold mine for all of the entities to bring unique applications to USAID, suggesting you can recycle or reuse proposals.  [52:34] The panelists leave advice to the listeners.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Led by Mohamed Abdel-Kader, USAID's Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub, formerly known as the Global Development Lab, team is behind cutting edge tech development and approaches within the digital space. USAID strives to reach more people through innovative and cost effective approaches from cybersecurity, to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, digital finance, digital inclusion, and digital literacy. AI is an extremely powerful tool that is evolving and changing daily. With this, comes the risk that a lot of people will be left behind. But there's also tremendous opportunity in the AI space. USAID actively works to intentionally shape this technology to be useful for everyone, while exploring the practicalities of how they might achieve this goal.  USAID plays a unique role in fostering the ethical development of AI and other tools through various approaches. Mohamed and his team focus on utilizing the powerful tool of AI responsibly in environments where there are a lot of vulnerable people. USAID takes an ecosystem approach to discern how AI as a tool sits in the broader digital ecosystem within USAID's partner countries and how USAID can support the responsible use of AI and continue to shape that global agenda. They do this by strengthening the underlying policies and systems and civil society environment that shapes how AI is designed, developed, and deployed in partner countries, including the quality and representative data sets that are used to build these particular tools. RESOURCES: Aid Market Podcast Aid Market Podcast YouTube Mike Shanley - LinkedIn Mohamed Abdel-Kader LinkedIn Alexis Bonnell LinkedIn Co-host Society for International Development-US USAID_Digital Twitter USAID Twitter USAID Innovates Twitter BIOGRAPHIES: Mohamed Abdel-Kader serves as USAID's Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director of the Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub. In these roles, he oversees various Agency mechanisms to promote the application of innovation, technology, and research for greater aid effectiveness within USAID and the inter-agency, and with our partners in the international development community, private sector, and civil society. Prior to USAID, Mohamed advised companies, leading NGOs and multilateral organizations, foundations and educational institutions, and government agencies in addressing their most pressing challenges. He served in the Obama administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign Language Education in the U.S. Department of Education and later led the Aspen Institute's Stevens Initiative, an international ed-tech program. He has also served several postsecondary institutions in international strategy and major gift fundraising roles. A speaker of fluent Arabic and basic Spanish, Mohamed is a Truman National Security Fellow, an Eisenhower Fellow, and the author of a children's book about stereotypes. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University, a Master's degree in Higher Education from Vanderbilt University, and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. He is also a trustee of the Longview Foundation for International Education & World Affairs.   Alexis Bonnell is the Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. She is responsible for developing and executing the AFRL Information Technology strategy, leading the strategic development of highly advanced next generation technologies and platforms for AFRL. Her focus includes catalyzing the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces via digital capabilities, IT infrastructure and technological innovation across the lab's operations and culture. She was one of the first employees of the Internet Trade Association, contributing to the early development and growth of the digital landscape. She has served in challenging environments, including warzones with the United Nations to support over $1B of critical DOD operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and many other operational theaters. She has contributed to dual-use technology and innovation culture across the DOD Innovation community including: AFWERX, AFRL, Kessel Run, NavalX, Marine Innovation Unit, Army Futures Command, DIU, Army Software Factory, DARPA and more. Prior to her current position, she was the Emerging Technology Evangelist at Google, driving the use of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, cyber security/zero trust, API First, Big Data, Cloud Computing, and others to drive efficiency and innovation within government organizations, including tackling digital transformation in defense, healthcare, education, COVID response, natural disasters, supply chain, system/process modernization, hybrid workforce and more. Bonnell co-founded the Global Development Lab, the premier innovation lab of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), leveraging Global Allied Nation partnerships in Science, Technology, and Innovation, reviewing over 25,000 game changing innovations and technologies, funding 1,200 of them. She served as USAID's Chief Innovation Officer, receiving the first 10/10 for innovation in the Results For America Rankings. She was named in the Fed 100 in 2020. She also assisted with major platform and technology transitions, drove hybrid work adoption, countering malign nation initiatives and global cyber security programming.

Major General Johnny Davis, commanding general of US Army Recruiting Command and Fort Knox, joins host Aileen Black on this week's Leaders and Legends.During his career, General Davis has served as deputy commanding general for Operations for the 25th Infantry Division, commanding general of the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command at Fort Bliss, Texas, and chief of staff at U.S. Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas.During the show Davis discusses his leadership style which he says is about investing in those he leads. “It is all about the people, you need to invest in them , take time to train them, help them reach their potential”. Davis also talks about mistakes he has made during his career and what he learned from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Major General Johnny Davis, commanding general of US Army Recruiting Command and Fort Knox, joins host Aileen Black on this week's Leaders and Legends. During his career, General Davis has served as deputy commanding general for Operations for the 25th Infantry Division, commanding general of the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command at Fort Bliss, Texas, and chief of staff at U.S. Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas. During the show Davis discusses his leadership style which he says is about investing in those he leads.  “It is all about the people, you need to invest in them , take time to train them, help them reach their potential”.  Davis also talks about mistakes he has made during his career and what he learned from them.

Ross Guieb joins VIP's Casey Hasten in a discussion about the significance of exposure. Ross is the Executive Director of the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex at Texas A&M and retired Army Colonel. As a senior staff executive, Ross played an instrumental role in the development of Army Futures Command and the reorganization of the Army's modernization enterprise, and brings to the Texas A&M University System tremendous insight on how to best support national security research priorities. He brings a wealth of information on leadership, successful habits, and the benefits of community service.About The Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-guieb-97350a68/About The We Are VIP Podcast:This podcast is brought to you by VIP to add value to your job or candidate search. Each week, we'll bring you helpful tips and insights from leading professionals to help candidates land their dream jobs and help employers find better talent.Hosted by:Casey Hasten, Director of Recruiting at VIPAbout VIP:We utilize a holistic approach to support your strategic initiatives in accounting and finance. From recruiting and strategic staffing, to project management consulting, our service model offers a comprehensive solution that allows for flexibility as you navigate transformation and growth within your organization.Connect:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/270216/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreVIPCompanyJob Openings and Services: https://wearevip.com

This episode we are very pleased to be joined by Luke Shabro, a former Intelligence Analyst and US Navy veteran, he is now the Deputy Director at Army Futures Command TRADOC and jointly runs the US Army Mad Scientist initiative. We don't mind saying that the US Army Mad Scientist podcast provided quite a bit of inspiration for the Warfighter Podcast - so it was great to hear more from Luke about his experience of driving innovation and change through large organisations.Luke could speak on many subjects with authority and depth, but we were keen to learn from his experience of in Army Futures Command, and some of the techniques and approaches they used to inspire change across a sprawling organisation. As the title suggests - how do we disrupt without destroying current operations and the good parts.In this bold future, it's about making more connections, spreading information, views and perspectives across a mesh rather than a strict hierarchy. Luke points out some of the things that can be blockers as well as the tricks that can work to drive change.As ever we are joined by our intrepid journalist Andy Fawkes from MS&T, who is fresh back from ITEC in Rotterdam (one of the largest training and simulation conferences in Europe). Andy provides us with a brief rundown of the main themes and news items of interest from the show floor. We can confirm he was seen for a brief moment cutting across the show floor to deliver his paper!Episode Sponsor: Improbable DefenceInterview 1: Unpicking the "Military Metaverse" - Joe RobinsonInterview 2: Horizontal Scaling of Synthetic Environments - Jason KennedyImprobable Defence is a mission focused technology company working to transform the national security of our nations and their allies in the face of increasing global competition and evolving threats.Today, national security is defined by technological superiority. We believe that software more than any other capability will redefine how war is fought and who will be on the winning side. Those entrusted with the preservation of our freedom, prosperity and safety deserve the best software-defined capabilities available.Since the end of the Cold War, the UK, US and their allies have been unchallenged in military technological dominance. Today, we are facing a different reality: our adversaries are seizing the technological edge.Improbable Defence chooses to stand up and not stand by. We are building cutting-edge software products to help our nations retake the technological advantage. We believe in defending our democratic values against those who seek to undermine them. Supporting those tasked with this mission is at the heart of all we do. We seek to radically transform the mission outcomes of those whose responsibility it is to keep us safe.Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Colin Hillier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhillier/Guest:Luke Shabro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-shabro-6a012840/Links:Website:

Sam joined the military to pay his way through school at the University of Texas, where he studied Finance and Public Policy. He's worked with and led crack teams on some of the most difficult and sensitive financial and organizational problems facing the nation at places like the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Defense, Treasury Department, Charles Schwab Bank & Trust, Army Futures Command, and Army Working Capital Fund. When Sam dressed up for career day in elementary school he didn't dress up as an astronaut - he went as the NASA Administrator. Taking the lessons learned about work, people and economics, he founded a venture studio in 2022 that has gone from zero employees and a $10,000 check to 50+ people and millions of dollars of portfolio value generated - all with the purpose of setting talented people free through the power of ownership. Find Sam Online https://www.nthventure.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-sawhook/ If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We're on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth on Mastodon: https://masto.ai/@phillycodehound MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Gary M. Brito assumed duties as the 18th Commanding General, United States Army TRADOC, on September 8, 2022. He is responsible for building and sustaining a highly trained, disciplined, and fit Army by acquiring the best people, training the most lethal Soldiers, developing the most professional leaders, guiding the Army’s culture, and shaping the future force. In today’s podcast, General Brito discusses synchronizing modernization across the Army, critical aspects of modernization that are crucial to shaping the fighting force , and how changes in the Operational Environment affect this process. The following bullet points highlight key insights from our discussion with General Brito: TRADOCis “that first layer of bricks” in building readiness for the Army. In building this foundation, TRADOC acquires the very best people, trains the most lethal Soldiers, and develops the most professional Leaders. TRADOC also provides that connective tissue that guides Army culture and shapes the future force. Modernization ismore than materiel and the Soldier is the centerpiece. Technology does not replace them, but rather is enabled by them. This scales to the squad, platoon, company, battalion, and beyond, to give the Army the overmatch needed to contest our adversaries. Integration and synchronization across the entireDOTMLPF-P (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy) spectrum of capabilities is one of TRADOC’s major responsibilities. Identifying the doctrine associated with a future tank or next generation aircraft has to occur at the earliest stages of acquisition, in coordination with other organizations like the Army Staff, Army Futures Command, FORSCOM, the Joint Force, and others. It’s vital that TRADOC takes the lessons learnedfrom current conflicts in Eastern Europe and elsewhere and feed them into how we train our Soldiers. It is also important to measure the impacts of new technology and materiel in a multi-domain operation. All of this new knowledge needs to be infused into the accessions process and Professional Military Education. Balancing training, readiness, personnel, and modernization is a delicate and difficult balance in which all components need to be synchronized. It&rs

Episode 103 is all over the place.  I tried to tie and link stories together based upon a common theme- region, service, capability, domain, etc.  Anyway- we start with 2 x US Foreign Military Sales- Javelins to Australia & E2-D Hawkeyes to Japan. We also cover the Oshkosh protest to the GAO reference the latest Army JLTV (and Trailer) contract. We cover defense funding for Japan and China.  And also a mystery to solve on which NATO country will receive Elbit Artillery systems (ATMOS & PULS).  Hints will be provided. Finally- somewhere in there, we have another Army Futures Command story- which I always like doing.

Episode 102 is a bit long. We cover stories from the UK, Australia, Taiwan, Iran, and of course, the US. Plus, we discuss the latest security assistance package to Ukraine. One of the featured stories from this episode is the "fireside chat" from CNAS with the Honorable Doug Bush (ASA AL&T) and the Commanding General, Army Futures Command - GEN Rainey.  We finish the episode with the latest in Finland bid to join NATO.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined by two incredible guests: former Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, and Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd District.-Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th Secretary of Defense in July 2019 when he was confirmed in an overwhelming 90-8 vote by the U.S. Senate in rare bipartisan fashion. Esper went on to successfully lead the Defense Department through an unprecedented time in the nation's history: from conflict with Iran, an ongoing military campaign in Afghanistan, and counter-terrorism operations in the Middle East; to open competition with China and Russia amidst a fundamental shift in the geo-strategic environment; and from the greatest civil unrest and political turmoil America has seen in decades, to a major recession and the spread of a global pandemic the world had not experienced in over 100 years, all while dealing with an unpredictable White House.As Defense Secretary, Esper was responsible for ensuring the United States' national security, protecting the American people at home and abroad, and advancing the country's interests globally. In this capacity, he led the largest and most complex organization in the world given its nearly three million service members and defense civilians, $740 billion annual budget, and trillions of dollars of weapons, equipment, and infrastructure located at 4,800 sites in over 160 countries. Esper's broad scope of responsibilities ranged from organizing, manning, training, and equipping the joint force, to the research and development of future weapons, concepts, and equipment; and from defense trade, diplomacy, and cybersecurity, to healthcare, hospitals, housing, and schools.Dr. Esper made major strides in shaping and implementing the National Defense Strategy, which called for a return to preparing for high intensity conflict in a new era of great power competition principally against China and Russia. To this end, Esper established the Space Force and Space Command, proposed a dramatic change in the size and composition of the U.S. Navy, enhanced the resourcing and operations of Cyber Command, and led a major reform effort that reorganized the department and freed up billions of dollars for higher priorities. He worked hard to strengthen alliances and grow new partners, especially in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, and helped drive a major increase in the readiness and capability of NATO members, all while advancing new warfighting, operational, and readiness concepts in the U.S. military.Esper also oversaw the largest R&D budget in the department's history, drove spending on cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, directed energy, advanced networking, robotics, and hypersonics, and launched the biggest initiative in decades to improve diversity and inclusion in the armed forces.Prior to becoming Defense Secretary, Dr. Esper served as the 23rd Secretary of the Army from November 2017 until June 2019. In this capacity, he was responsible for over 1.5 million active, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and Army civilians, a budget of $180 billion annually, and all aspects of leading the world's most capable ground combat force. During his tenure, Esper launched a renaissance in how the Service organized, manned, trained, and equipped the force as it shifted its focus back toward large-scale combat operations against great power competitors.Dr. Esper was a reformer who spearheaded an extensive review process dubbed “night court” that reduced organizational inefficiencies and eliminated scores of programs to free up funding for critical modernization initiatives. He also established a new U.S. Army Futures Command designed to improve the Army's acquisition process and bolster its broader effort to field a modern force capable of fighting in all domains. Finally, he directed an overhaul of Army recruiting standards and processes, the lengthening and toughening of Infantry Basic Combat Training, and the development of a new Talent Management system for the service, all while advancing important initiatives for Army spouses and families.-Growing up and working on a farm in Illinois, Congressman Don Bacon learned first-hand how the value of hard work and commitment contributes to the success of a small business. He moved from the family farm to attend Northern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a Bachelors of Political Science in 1984, the same year he married Angie, the love of his life. They have three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. One year later, he began his military career by joining the U.S. Air Force and serving nearly 30 years, ultimately retiring as a Brigadier General.During his career in the Air Force, Congressman Bacon specialized in electronic warfare, intelligence and reconnaissance. His career highlights include two tours as a Wing Commander, at Ramstein Airbase in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska; group command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona; squadron command in Arizona, and expeditionary squadron command in Iraq.  In total, Rep. Bacon served 16 assignments including four deployments in the Middle East to include Iraq in 2007 to 2008 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.Congressman Bacon's military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, two Legion of Merits, five Meritorious Service Medals, and the Aerial Achievement Medal. Additionally, he was selected as Europe's top Air Force Wing Commander for his time at Ramstein Airbase, as well as recognized as a distinguished graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, Navigator-Electronic Warfare School, and Officer Intelligence School. Further, Congressman Bacon has earned two Masters Degrees, from the University of Phoenix in Arizona and the National War College in Washington D.C.Upon his retirement from the Air Force in 2014, Congressman Bacon served as the military advisor to Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01), where he specialized in military affairs focusing on Offutt Air Force Base and the Nebraska National Guard. He also was an Assistant Professor at Bellevue University where he taught Undergraduate Leadership along with American Vision and Values (The Kirkpatrick Signature Series), until his 2016 election to Congress, representing Nebraska's Second Congressional District. Presently, Congressman Bacon serves on two committees within the House of Representatives:  the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Agricultural Committee.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Despite its desire to achieve cognitive dominance for multi-domain operations, the Army has yet to develop fully and adopt the concept of cognitive performance enhancement. This article provides a comprehensive assessment of the Army's efforts in this area, explores increasing demands on soldier cognition, and compares the Army's current approach to its adversaries. Its conclusions will help US military and policy practitioners establish the culture and behaviors that promote cognitive dominance and success across multiple domains. Click here to read the article. Keywords: cognitive performance, resilience, neuroethics, human performance, information overload Episode transcript: Cognitive Performance  Enhancement for Multi-domain  Operations Stephanie Crider (Host) You're listening to Decisive Point, a US Army War College Press production focused on national security affairs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Department of the Army, the US Army War College, or any other agency of the US government. Decisive Point welcomes Colonel Dan Herlihy, author of “Cognitive Performance Enhancement for Multi -domain Operations,” which was published in the winter 2022–23 issue of Parameters. Herlihy commands the 20th Engineer Brigade at Fort Bragg, NC, and has a background in airborne and Special Operations engineering. He holds master's degrees in civil engineering and strategic studies from Missouri S&T and the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies, respectively. Welcome to Decisive Point, Dan. Colonel Dan Herlihy Hi Stephanie, thanks for having me. Host Cognitive performance enhancement for multi-domain operations—where does the army currently stand on this? Herlihy The army is somewhat quiet on cognitive performance, particularly cognitive performance enhancement, and does not address the topic directly in its warfighting doctrine. So, the new FM, 3-0, operations, our Army's capstone doctrine, discusses the pursuit of decision dominance and briefly mentions cognitive effects, while describing defeat mechanisms later on in the text. But 3-0 does not touch on the cognitive domain in a deep or meaningful way. The Army research and medical community is much more in tune with the importance of cognitive performance enhancement. In fact, Army Futures Command, TRADOC, and the Army Resilience Directorate have a number of programs and initiatives aimed at exploring this concept. Many of these stakeholders played a part in the development and publication of FM 7-22, the Army's Health and Holistic Fitness Manual. And that does a much better job describing the cognitive domain and introducing the topic of cognitive enhancement. Even so, 7-22 describes cognitive skill as one of five factors associated with mental readiness and features a far less prominent role in the writing than physical readiness does. Host You say in your article that there are increasing demands on soldier cognition. Please explain. Herlihy As we've seen warfare evolve and now bringing in the space domain and cyber domain, there are clearly more cognitive demands for our soldiers than there were in the past. Warfare has always been cognitively demanding, but as we add nearly limitless streams of information and data through the cyber and space domains—all the way to the soldier and leader level—this becomes more and more prominent. On top of that, we see the speed of combat increasing, so our leaders are expected to make decisions more quickly and without hesitation to exploit brief windows of convergence against our adversaries. With that, we also see more complex war fighting systems, as our technology continues to grow and become more capable. All that combined just puts more of a cognitive load on our soldiers. Host How does the US' approach compare to its adversaries? Herlihy

Brian Hester enlisted in the Army as an infantryman in 1990, completing his first assignment with the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea. He went on to serve in roles based in North Carolina, Louisiana, Maryland, Hawaii, South Carolina and Iraq, fulfilling numerous leadership responsibilities and completing three tours in Iraq, two tours in Afghanistan and one tour in Kosovo. Hester holds a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Excelsior College and has completed multiple military education courses, including Ranger School and the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy. Command Sgt. Maj. Brian A. Hester acts as the principal advisor to the Commanding General and staff of Army Futures Command on matters of health, welfare, morale, professional development and the effective utilization of personnel assigned to the command. https://armyfuturescommand.com/ Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: ArmyFuturesCommand.com

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Alissa Roath, Executive Director, National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), Ann Arbor, MI First please share about the scope of services from NAMC. Tell me about Expanding the Team, starting with two experts? ● We recently added two experts on military technology—Retired Colonel Warren Sponsler, who brings over 26 years of Military experience, and Staff Sergeant Dr. Matthew Foglesong, a Marine Corp veteran with over 14 years of service. What will their focus be? ● The focus of both positions will be to evaluate NAMC members' technologies for the defense space with the hope of getting the technology fielded. Growth and Communication those are crucial and being addressed. ● Warren Sponsler (COL-R), joins NAMC as their Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Communications. He will oversee NAMC's strategic communications, ensuring the organization's role as an enabler of successful acquisitions for the Government is clear and understood. Strategies are being focused on as well? ● Staff Sergeant Dr. Matthew Foglesong joins NAMC as their Director of Technology. Foglesong's experience in writing strategies and the employment of technologies will elevate members' technologies in the defense space. As a previous Government customer of NAMC's, Dr. Foglesong has seen the impact that NAMC has had on successful acquisitions firsthand. Tell us a bit more of that history of retaining mission-focused individuals? ● NAMC has a history of retaining mission-focused individuals. Sponsler and Foglesong will join Executive Director Alissa Roath and other long-term staff members, Andy Dallas, Deputy Executive Director, founding industry partner, previous member and past President of the Board of Directors, and Ashley Snider, Business Administration Director. Foglesong Military & Work Experience • Foglesong is a Marine Corps veteran, having served 14 years as a Reconnaissance Marine, finishing his USMC career as the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, Science and Technology Division Ground Combat Element Chief and Robotics Branch Chief, and advisor to the Secretary of the Navy on autonomous systems development and integration. • Upon leaving the Marine Corps, he served as the Defense Technical Fellow at Pratt Miller Engineering, where he focused on future combat systems development and integration, leading efforts for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light (RCV-L), and Optionally Manned Tank Virtual Prototype (OMT ViPr). Sponsler Military & Work Experience • Sponsler has 26+ years in commissioned service leading units and organizations around the world in both combat and peacetime. Sponsler has completed multiple U.S. and overseas tours with experience in Bosnia and Kuwait, in addition to three combat deployments to Iraq between 2003 and 2011. He also served as both the Senior Live Fire Trainer and Senior Brigade Combat Team Trainer at the Army's National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. • His Army career culminated as the Deputy Director and Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Futures Command's Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team at the Detroit Arsenal in Michigan. About NAMC • The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) provides professional opportunities and connections that result in cutting-edge technology for the United States Military. As one of the longest-serving Department of Defense (DoD) consortiums and a non-profit organization, NAMC acts as a bridge between the DoD and the member organizations that can complete high-priority government projects. Through research, development, prototyping, and production, NAMC members work towards one central goal: creating innovative technology to support the people on our front lines. Every day, NAMC empowers members to revolutionize military technology and change the course of history.

Dr. Greg Lieberman, Ph.D. (https://www.arl.army.mil/arl25/meet-arl.php?gregory_lieberman) is a Neuroscientist, and Lead, Optimizing Human-System Performance, at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL). DEVCOM ARL, as an integral part of the Army Futures Command, is the Army's foundational research laboratory focused on operationalizing science to ensure overmatch in any future conflict. DEVCOM ARL shapes future concepts with scientific research and knowledge and delivers technology for modernization solutions to win in the future operating environment. With a Ph.D. from the University of Vermont in Neuroscience, a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience from University of New Mexico, and a BA from University of Massachusetts Amherst in Psychology, Dr. Lieberman's research and research leadership experience ranges from genetics to learning theory, animal behavior to artificial intelligence, and human variability to team dynamics; with additional expertise in S&T strategy and the opportunities afforded by the Future of Work. Specific areas of Dr. Lieberman's technical expertise include maximizing human potential, human-autonomy teaming; neuroanatomical organization and connectivity; brain structure-function coupling; learning-driven neuroplasticity; non-invasive neurostimulation and cognitive enhancement; neuroimaging; mind-body medicine and mindfulness meditation; and the mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, neuropathology, and brain injury.

We discuss the latest Security Assistance Package to Ukraine which includes 155mm delivered Remote Anti-Tank Mines (RAAM) + Army Futures Command new (potential) 4-Star is Nominated & finally- the F35 makes headlines again.

It's not often we discuss Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Test Launches, but we do in this episode.  We also take a dive into the Army Futures Command and their relationship with the ASA ALT.  Plus, we give a rundown of all the 4-Star positions in DOD.  

Army brass have been pursuing a modernizing strategy for some time now via the Army Futures Command. It has focused on doctrine and lethality and the systems to keep the Army out front. But the Futures Command is also looking at modernizing another component where the Army has historically innovated. Namely, its medical operations. For an update on that, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with the chief of medical readiness and integration, Col.Mike Mansell.

On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, new tools for federal agencies to improve skill-based hiring processes. The Office of Personnel Management's new Federal Workforce Priorities Report includes four primary priorities and four enabling priorities. Mika Cross, federal workplace expert, outlines the holistic approach OPM is taking to thinking strategically about empowering the federal workforce. The Navy is building an unmanned fleet to complement its crewed fleet. Janice Haith, strategic client director for Department of the Navy at Oracle and former deputy chief information officer of the Navy, discusses the technologies and planning behind the hybrid fleet. The Army's contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control Project Convergence will include a “wolfpack.” Col. Chad Chasteen, director of operations for Future Vertical Lift at Army Futures Command, explains what the “wolfpack” is and what else the Army learned from EDGE22. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Lieutenant General Maria R. Gervais assumed duties as the TRADOC Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff on May 28, 2021. Prior to her assignment, she served in Army Futures Command as the first Cross-Functional Team Director for the Synthetic Training Environment located in Orlando, Florida.     She received her regular Army commission in 1987 as a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Lander College Reserve Officer Training Corps program in Greenwood, South Carolina, and was assigned to the Chemical Branch.    Her professional military education includes Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses; Command and General Staff College; and U.S. Army War College, where she received a Master of Military Strategic Studies. She earned a Master of Arts in Human Resources from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Lander College.  (See full bio here).   In our conversation, LTG Maria talks about the great learnings from her role as a leader as well as tips on how you can empower individuals instead of doing things on your own.  You will also learn:   The journey that led her into joining the Army.  How LTG Gervais creates an environment that allows people to speak their truth. Reasons for hope regarding the current situation in Ukraine. Common misconceptions about the Army.   Quotes: "Focus on what got you to the table, and everything else will take care of itself."   "You're always learning and evolving as a leader."   "Leadership is about caring and getting the mission done"   "Make sure when feedback is received, it never becomes personal. It's about what happens, the process, and what didn't get done but not about the individuals."   Resources LTG Maria Gervais on Linkedin LTG Maria Gervais on Twitter LTG Maria Gervais on Facebook TRADOC · U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command  

On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Cerner are investigating the cause of an electronic health records outage in Spokane. The new Federal IT Dashboard from the General Services Administration is up and running. Karen Evans, partner at KE&T Partners, LLC, former Department of Homeland Security chief information officer and E-Gov Administrator, discusses what she sees with the revamp and what makes the update useful to agencies. The White House' budget request for fiscal year 2023 is coming next week. Danny Werfel, managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group and former acting commissioner at IRS, explains the significance for government agencies as a new budget request releases. Army Futures Command will collaborate with research universities in Texas to drive innovation across the service. Patrick Badar, university technology development division director with AFC, discusses the technologies that are being developed as part of the partnership with universities across Texas. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

A key enabler of Austin's growth are the unique institutions, events, and infrastructure that only exists in our region. In 2018, Army Futures Command chose our city as its base of operations. We wanted to learn why, how it connects with our broader innovation ecosystem, and what role it plays in empowering our future growth. We spoke with Brance Hudzietz, Corporate Ventures lead and Entrepreneur in Residence for The Army Applications Laboratory a division of the Army Futures Command to help answer these questions. What's unique to Austin creates...What's next Austin? Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio Our music is “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 License 

AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Ms. Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer at Army Futures Command, to discuss the power of the Army Civilian in modernizing the Army and to hear her perspectives on leading at the enterprise level within the Senior Executive Service. Learn more about Army Futures Command: https://www.armyfuturescommand.com Follow Army Futures Command on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/armyfutures For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbx.armyu-amsc-podcast@army.mil To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/amsc No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement. Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.

Join Kaitlyn and guest co-host Army Colonel Danielle Ngo for this critical conversation of how the U.S. Army is approaching emerging technologies. Kaitlyn and Danielle are joined by Major General Richard Coffman, Brigadier General Glenn Dean, and Dr. Kimberly Sablon, all of Army Futures Command. The conversation focuses on the Army's people-first approach, and how emerging technologies will enable our soldiers on and off the battlefield. Experts Major General Richard Coffman, Director, Next Generation Combat Vehicle Brigadier General Glenn Dean, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Ground Combat Systems Dr. Kimberly Sablon, Director for Science and Technology at the Army Futures Command References https://armyfuturescommand.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/armyfutures https://twitter.com/armyfutures https://www.facebook.com/ArmyFutures

On this week's show, we talk to Al Thompson, the CEO of Homesafe Alliance, the joint venture U.S. Transportation Command just picked for a $6.2 billion contract to overhaul the military's household goods moving system. Later, Jared talks with Maj. Gen. Rob Collins, the Army's program executive officer for command, control and communications-tactical, Brig. Gen. Jeth Rey, the director of the Network Cross-Functional Team at Army Futures Command, amd Joe Welch, the director of the Army C5ISR center about the Army's new Unified Network Plan.

The Army's been busy over the last few years solving technical capability gaps in the communications networks soldiers use on the battlefield. That whole modernization effort is still very much underway. The Army continues to field new gear incrementally. In October the Army unveiled a plan to tie the tactical network to the enterprise network, with cloud capabilities helping out. For more on all of that, Federal News Network's Jared Serbu talked with three senior Army leaders at the annual AUSA conference in Washington. Maj. Gen. Rob Collins is the program executive officer for command, control and communications-tactical. Brig. Gen. Jeth Rey is director of the Network Cross-Functional Team at Army Futures Command. And Joe Welch is the director of the C5ISR center, part of the Army's combat capabilities development command. You hear Collins first.

This episode is broken into three parts: What's new, with Defense One's Patrick Tucker (at the 1:31 mark); What's old, with Angry Staff Officer (at 15:01); What comes next, featuring Army Gen. Mike Murray and Lt. Gen. Jim Richardson of Army Futures Command (at 36:36). Extra reading: "The Biggest Lesson from the Army's Connect-Everything Experiment," by Patrick Tucker on Oct. 2021; "China Features Heavily in the Army's Next Big Emerging Tech Experiment," also via Tucker in April 2021; "It's Time for Another Louisiana Maneuvers," from Angry Staff Officer back in April 2016. Find a transcript of this episode here.

The U.S. Army's 2021 Best Warrior Competition winners represent Army Futures Command and Army Pacific. SMA(R) Dailey interviews NCO of the Year SSG Adam L. Krauland, and Soldier of the Year SGT Justin J. Earnhart. They discuss their personal and military background, where they started and what made them decide to compete for the Best Warrior title. Guests:SSG Adam L. Krauland, NCO of the Year, U.S. Army Pacific SGT Justin J. Earnhart, Soldier of the Year, U.S. Army Futures Command Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA's Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs   Resources: U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition Web: https://www.army.mil/bestwarrior/ AUSA's NCO & Soldier Programs Web: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiers Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

C3 AI talks to retired Lieutenant General Edward Cardon, who served as the Director of the United States Army Office of Business Transformation. In this role, he helped to establish the Army Futures Command, which was the most significant Army command restructuring in more than 45 years. Prior to that, General Cardon headed the Army Cyber Command from 2013 to 2016. He is currently a counselor to The Cohen Group, a global strategic consulting firm, and Chairman of C3 AI Federal Systems. In this podcast, you will learn:  What the U.S. Cyber Command does, and what it accomplished under General Cardon's leadership.  General Cardon's views on the most relevant threats – ransomware, state-sponsored hackers, or military attacks against our carriers, submarines, and satellites. His views on the doctrine of mutually assured destruction. The advances in weaponry that are most concerning, from hypersonic missiles to autonomous drones. 

Modernizing the Army to win future battles Gen. Mike Murray, Commanding General of Army Futures Command, discusses progress the command has made since it started in 2018, major initiatives and collaboration with industry Recapping this year's AUSA annual meeting Gen. Robert Brown (U.S. Army, Ret.), president and chief executive officer of AUSA, talks about the organization's recent in-person conference and its overall mission

Role of Long Range Precision Fires for Army modernization Brig. Gen. John Rafferty (U.S. Army), director of the Long Range Precision Fires Cross Functional Team in Army Futures Command, describes how Long Range Precision Fires are enabling the Army to combat adversarial efforts to offset the U.S. military's advantage Developing vaccines in U.S. Army for emerging viruses Dr. Kayvon Modjarrad, director of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Branch at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, discusses his team's collaboration with other agencies, academia and industry to develop a universal coronavirus vaccine

Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council and a faculty member at DBU teaching international relations and blockchain courses. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 65 member companies that seeks to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for blockchain innovation. He is also a Captain in the US Army reserves working as Tech Scout for the 75 the Innovation Command that supports Army Futures Command.Lee and I discuss the importance of property rights and the 20 trillion dollars worth of real estate owned by the world's poor, security on the blockchain, and a bipartisan blockchain future. Texas Blockchain Summit: https://texasblockchainsummit.org/https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/https://twitter.com/txblockchain1

Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) will be the unifying capability that brings the military ecosystem together -- from its multi-domain warfighting capability to a transformation in its acquisition system – to enhance deterrence in great power competition. Approved by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in May 2021, JADC2 will touch nearly everything the Army does. AUSA's Dan Roper interviews COL Andre' B. Abadie, PhD, who leads Army Futures Command initiatives on the Network, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber supporting Project Convergence and JADC2. Tune in to learn more about JADC2's potential impact on military operations. Guest: COL Andre' (Dre') B. Abadie, PhD, Solutions Architect (Networks-AI-Cyber), Project Convergence & JADC2, United States Army Futures Command Host: COL (Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA's National Security Studies Director   Resources:   U.S. Army Futures Command Web: https://www.armyfuturescommand.com/ Project Convergence: https://armyfuturescommand.com/convergence/   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

Meet Julie WillisJulie Willis currently resides in Austin, TX. She has a BS in Social Sciences from Washington State University and earned her Executive Master of Professional Studies in Global Strategic Communication from Georgetown University. She has previously worked as a Strategic Communications Consultant for Army Futures Command, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Defense Inspector General. Julie is the CEO and Founder of DEFIANT Communication, a strategic communication firm for defense companies. She is the author of Conceal Reveal, a story of entrepreneurship in the defense innovation ecosystem before, during, and leaning into the post-COVID world. As part of her mission to help innovators communicate their capabilities to the military, Julie hosts the podcast Innovator>

What is the human capital strategy for U.S. Army Futures Command? What is it doing differently to attract and retain a skilled workforce? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it operates? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer, at […]

What is the human capital strategy for U.S. Army Futures Command? What is it doing differently to attract and retain a skilled workforce? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it operates? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer, at the US Army Futures Command.

What's new at Army Futures Command? SMA(R) Dailey interviews CSM Michael A. Crosby, Command Sergeant Major, Army Futures Command. They give an overview of AFC, its modernization efforts, Project Convergence updates, key milestones and accomplishments that lie ahead, and how the Defense budget might negatively affect modernization efforts. Guest: CSM Michael A. Crosby, Command Sergeant Major, Army Futures Command Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA's Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs Resources: Army Futures Command Web: https://www.army.mil/futures Web: https://www.armyfuturescommand.com/    AUSA's NCO & Soldier Programs Web: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiers Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA  

In This Podcast Angela Spencer, SVP for AndPlus' Digital Transformation practice, speaks with Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Army Futures Command. In their conversation they discuss a wide range of transformation leadership topics: The role of Army Futures Command in transforming the U.S. Army The challenges of transformation that are similar for the U.S. Army and for corporations People being the Army's #1 transformation priority Influencing and winning hearts & minds during transformation Getting comfortable with ambiguity …and more About the "Leading in the Gap" Series Leading transformation is challenging work and for companies undergoing transformation, everyone is living in the gap – the gap that exists between the current state and the desired future state (i.e., where the organization aspires to be.) The responsibility of transformation leaders is to lead through this gap and bring people and organizations along the way. This brings special leadership challenges. In the “Leading in the Gap” series you will hear from transformation leaders working in various industries and explore their thoughts and experiences about the challenges of leading in the gap, what has worked for them, lessons learned along the way, and what they wish someone had told them to better prepare for the role of leading in the gap.   Podcast Speakers Host: Angela Spencer, SVP for AndPlus' Digital Transformation practice. Guest: Katharine Kelley (Kate) is the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), Austin, TX. She serves as the senior advisor on all aspects of Human Resources providing overall direction, guidance, theories and principles of sound Human Capital management. In this role, she is responsible for transformation strategies that align engagement, talent management, and workforce planning tailored to the Army Modernization Enterprise. She leads an empowered team of Human Resources professionals supporting a workforce of 20,000 located in both the United States and overseas. Kate has served in connection with the U.S. Army for more than 20 years, from active duty as an officer to civilian to contractor, and her distinguished career has resulted in numerous honors and medals.

Implementing new technology into the future Army workforce Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer at Army Futures Command, discusses the future fight, the human capital component of it and the integration of machine intelligence Updates on the Enterprise Development Operations Services contract Shanna Webbers, Chief Procurement Officer at the Internal Revenue Service, discusses how her team worked with their mission delivery partners across IRS to develop a new IT services contract Updating IT at the Department of Veterans Affairs Margie Graves, Vice Chair at ACT-IAC, and Jim Gfrerer, Principal at Fidelis Technology, discuss the $5 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs President Biden proposed in the budget

In this episode, John Spencer is joined by Major General Ross Coffman, director of Army Futures Command's Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team. He describes the team's objectives and the projects it has underway as it works toward a replacement for the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle—actually a family of manned and unmanned robotics that will shape the future battlefield. He also discusses the different environments in which future combat vehicle capabilities are tested—from open areas to the most complex urban terrain. Thanks to Cadet Ben Phocas for post-production editing.

Hannah Hunt, Chief Innovation and Product Officer for the Army Futures Command, and a recent Forbes 30 Under 30 award recipient joins the show to discuss how the US Army is driving digital transformation efforts through internal software development. We also discuss her role at the US Air Force as Chief of Staff for their Kessel Run program, how digital transformation is changing the landscape of workforce recruitment and development, and how vulnerability has helped her as a leader.

The Army Futures Command is in charge of pushing novel ideas and modernizing the service. As such, the Command itself it needs a high caliber workforce. Now the Command has started refining the groups it targets for recruitment, using some of its own novel ideas for human capital. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione spoke with Army Futures Command’s Chief Human Capital Officer, Kate Kelley.

Updates on the Navy’s unmanned campaign plan Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, discusses the Navy’s new framework for creating unmanned systems for its fleet Challenges facing the Army Futures Command Bradley Bowman, Senior Director for the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, talks about the major challenges Army Futures Command is up against, including improvement of acquisition processes Developing the data strategy at the Defense Logistics Agency Riya Patel, Senior Program Manager for Government at Dcode, discusses what organizations inside the Defense Department should consider as they plan data strategies

How is Army Futures Command driving persistent modernization? AFC's Commanding General, Mike Murray, joins AUSA's GEN(R) Bob Brown to share his thoughts on meeting persistent modernization objectives. They also discuss how Project Convergence is at the cutting edge of modernization. This episode was inspired by AUSA's Global Force Next virtual symposium, taking place 16-18 March 2021. For more information on Global Force Next visit: https://global.ausa.org/. Guest:  GEN John M. (Mike) Murray, Commanding General, Army Futures Command Host: GEN(R) Robert (Bob) B. Brown, AUSA's Executive Vice President Resources: Army Futures Command Web: https://www.army.mil/futures   AUSA's Global Force Next U.S. Army: Protecting Tomorrow through Persistent Modernization 16-18 March 2021 Web: https://global.ausa.org/   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

General John M. Murray, the Commanding General of Army Futures Command joins Next Gen Warrior to discuss the evolution of warfare, how junior members of the Armed Forces can prepare for the future of battle, and what made Austin the ideal home for Army Futures Command Headquarters.

Joining the show is Julie Willis, author of 'Conceal Reveal: The Space between Entrepreneurs and the Defense Industry.' Julie transitioned from being a government contractor inside Army Futures Command to being an entrepreneur in defense innovation. Conceal Reveal is 'about the gritty reality of the dysfunction of military modernization and the ecosystem that has been allowed to grow around it. It reveals the innovative, exciting new technology waiting on the sidelines and the obstacles stopping it reaching our operators.'Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Conceal-Reveal-between-Entrepreneurs-Industry-ebook/dp/B08Q3H57WRGet your own show! pod617.com can produce a podcast for you. Get in touch with us now at www.pod617.com/contact

Today on Business as Usual, learn about Pittsburgh's role in the U.S. Army's  Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF) from its Deputy Director, Colonel David Bradshaw. AITF allows the Army to better connect with the broader artificial intelligence community and focus their efforts in this dynamic field. The Army Futures Command established the “AI Hub” as the charter location for the AITF. As part of Army Futures Command, the AITF will leverage the AI Hub and engage universities and companies from across the nation by building upon initial successes at Carnegie Mellon University and the vibrant robotics and AI communities in Pittsburgh and Austin, Texas.

The U.S. Army has made modernizing its capabilities a top priority, establishing 8 cross functional teams, six new modernization priorities, and a new 4-star command—Army Futures Command. Under this new command, the organization charged with delivering technology solutions is the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, also known as DEVCOM. More than 14,000 soldiers, civilians and contractor fall under this command.The landscape for technological development is rapidly changing. From the 1940s to the 1980s, the DOD itself was the driver of innovation, but now private industry has assumed much of that role. Collaboration between industry and the military has never been more crucial, and DEVCOM is on the front line of that effort.This engaging webinar will explore how DEVCOM is providing critical solutions to the Army, adapting to the realities of constrained budgets, and dealing with the proliferation of organizations probing the limits of science and technology. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This special episode of the Agile Advocate looks back at GovernmentCIO Media & Research's Dec. 3 Disruptive DevSecOps event, where we heard from top leaders in Agile and DevSecOps practices across the U.S. Air Force, Army Futures Command, USCIS, VA, and more. From the event, we took five key takeaways to help your organization adopt DevSecOps, from the culture change and buy-in requirements needed, to the infrastructure you should adopt.

Team Ignite is creatively linking science and concepts to change the Army's approach to modernization.  Dr. Jean Vettel and COL Stephanie Ahern of Army Futures Command describe how Team Ignite is “cultivating a culture of connection” between soldiers, scientists, and other technology experts to modernize the force.  Using 2035 as a focal point, Team Ignite is integrating expertise from technical, conceptual, threat and operational domains to imagine “what could be” and catalyzing action to develop the future Army. Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org. Guests:   COL Stephanie Ahern, Director of Concepts, Futures and Concepts Center (FCC), U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) Dr. Jean Vettel, Chief Scientist, Futures and Concepts Center (FCC), U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Host: COL(Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA's Director of National Security Studies   Resources: AFC Futures and Concepts Center Web: https://fcc.army.mil/ Facebook/Twitter: @AdaptingTheArmy Army Futures Command Web: https://www.army.mil/futures Facebook/Twitter: @ArmyFutures LinkedIn: @Army Futures Command

Army Futures Command (AFC) is partnering with Austin Community College (ACC) in Texas to create a new Software Factory, which will be a software development training program for Army soldiers. Planned to start in January, it will blend training of both soldiers and civilians in newer tech practices in agile development. Maj. Vito Errico from AFC will co-lead the Software Factory, and he joins the podcast to describe its goals. Garrett Groves, Vice President of Business and Industry Partnerships, also joins the podcast to explain how ACC is uniquely aligned to support such a program. They also explain what K-12 educators should know about these plans. Related to this episode: • Army Futures Command (AFC): https://www.army.mil/futures • Austin Community College (ACC): https://www.austincc.edu/ • Maj. Vito Errico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vito-errico-633953a8/ • Garrett Groves: https://www.austincc.edu/offices/president/cabinet/vice-president-business-and-industry-partnerships • General Assembly, example coding bootcamp: https://generalassemb.ly/ • Agile software development: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agile_software_development • MVP (minimum viable product): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_viable_product • Army Futures Command announces software factory in Austin: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-texas-army-futures-command-software-factory/269-d84df6b7-1c67-4470-8133-3ad892895336 • Federal Registered Apprenticeship Programs: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/apprenticeship/federal-apprenticeships Subscribe and find more podcast information at: http://www.k12engineering.net. Support Pios Labs with regular donations on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pioslabs. You'll also be supporting projects like the Engineer's Guide to Improv and Art Games, The Calculator Gator, or Chordinates! Thanks to our donors and listeners for making the show possible. The K12 Engineering Education Podcast is a production of Pios Labs: http://www.pioslabs.com.

Preview of an episode of The K12 Engineering Education Podcast, with guests from Army Futures Command and Austin Community College. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engineering-education/support

Army Futures Command is in charge of modernizing the Army. That includes making sure the workforce has the resources it needs. The command is providing educational opportunities at all levels so Army people understand and work with artificial intelligence. For how it all can work, Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione spoke with Doug Matty, director of AI capabilities at the Army’s AI Task Force, on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Lessons learned from the coronavirus at the State Department Stuart McGuigan, Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of State, describes the task force examining what worked from the State Department’s approach to remote work during the pandemic Taking a “whole-of-government” approach to national security Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) discusses the need for new ways to respond to threats from adversaries Recruiting and retaining top data talent in the Army Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer at Army Futures Command, talks about bringing talent in at Army Futures Command and modernizing the Army

This weekend we reflect on the run for Silicon Hills, Renting a U-Haul to move out of California can be 4 times more expensive than moving in due to high demand https://www.businessinsider.com/uhaul-budget-prices-california-los-angeles-san-francisco-moving-trucks-2020-9, Spotify CEO Defends Keeping Transphobic Joe Rogan Podcasts Online https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xg8jq4/spotify-joe-rogan-transphobic, Joe Rogan Apologizes For Accusing 'Left-Wing' of Setting Portland Fires https://www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-apologizes-left-wing-portland-fires-1532997?amp=1, Elon Musk's Neuralink Is Hiring Engineers in Austin https://www.builtinaustin.com/2020/09/04/elon-musks-neuralink-hiring-austin, Tesla employees heading to Austin for the upcoming Cybertruck factory are in for a red-hot real estate market https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-austin-cybertruck-real-estate-search-texas-home-prices-surge-2020-8, Trump says he approves TikTok deal with Texas headquarters https://www.statesman.com/business/20200919/trump-says-he-approves-tiktok-deal-with-possible-texas-headquarters, Cap City Comedy Club closing after 35 yr https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/last-laugh-why-austin-cap-city-comedy-club-was-so-special/, World's Largest Urban Bat Colony https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10852, Austin, Texas the location for the headquarters of U.S. Army Futures Command https://www.army.mil/article/208197/austin_to_be_us_army_futures_command_location_says_army, Texas Tower Sniper & The Birth of SWAT http://www.paulding.gov/519/History-of-SWAT, Scientists uncover the molecular origins of LSD trips https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/how-lsd-binds-to-the-brain-study, $100 000 in bribes helped fraudulent Amazon sellers earn $100M. Bribes to Amazon workers also helped sellers get rivals' accounts suspended. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/09/doj-amazon-workers-took-bribes-to-reinstate-sellers-of-dangerous-products/ & more ... Thanks for listening to RAP DRUGS POD: The Research & Psychedelic Drugs Show, from Jason & Todd. Donate/Merch/IG/Twitter/YT/Spotify/Apple/RSS/Twitch/Periscope/FB @ https://linktr.ee/rapdrugspod > Follow us everywhere! New episodes for #theRAPDrugsPod go live every Sunday Contact: therapdrugspod@gmail.com (202) 594-9466 © 2020 - Bong Toke Productions. All Rights Reserved. Support the show by purchasing from our affiliates: Swift CBD Oil Spray here, CBD Pure Oils, Softgels, Creams & for Pets here, Web Hosting with GreenGeeks here, Get TubeBuddy here

Modernization efforts at Army Futures Command GEN John “Mike” Murray (USA), Commanding General of Army Futures Command, discusses how the Army Futures Command is improving acquisitions using soldier-centered design and software-based processes The COVID-19 Insights Partnership at the Energy Department Cheryl Ingstad, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office at the Department of Energy, explains how the Department of Energy is collaborating with other agencies to help respond to the coronavirus and natural disasters New IG report finds NASA doesn’t know how many devices connect to its networks Kim Benoit, Assistant Inspector General for Audits at NASA, discusses a new IG report that finds NASA is having difficulty getting an accurate count of devices on its networks and provides recommendations for cybersecurity measures

Video version https://vimeo.com/452339095 About the podcast In this edition of “State of Readiness”, I welcome Manuel “Manny” Ugarte, Director and Strategic Accounts Manager of the United States Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC).  The US Army’s CCDC mission is to provide the research, engineering, and analytical expertise to deliver capabilities that enable the Army to deter and, when necessary, decisively defeat any adversary now and in the future.  And the CCDC’s vision is to be the scientific and technological foundation of the Army Modernization Enterprise through world-leading research, development, engineering and analysis. Manny and I start by talking about his current role at the CCDC and the confluence of research, data, data analytics, and converting that research and data into a basis for making decisions about the future operations and capabilities of the US Army.  Of particular interest is that the nature of what the CCDC and he are doing goes contraire to a lot of his past experience and training.  After all, research begets innovation, and innovation requires the ability to think and act outside the box – to question everything even down to the core of how the US Army operates. But the real great story is about Manny’s life journey; Manny was born in Puerto Rico, the son of Cuban exiles escaping from the Castro regime.  After escaping Cuba, his father earned his BSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mayaquez afterwards “earning his salt” and providing for his family.  From this experience his father instilled in Manny his life’s values and the notion of serving their adopted country as a way of giving back.  There was no tradition of military service in the family (except for his great grandfather serving in the Spanish Navy way back when).  After University, he found himself assigned in Panama.  And this is where the story really gets interesting; it includes all the elements of a great story.  There is a warehouse full of surplus vending machines and Manny decides to moonlight as an entrepreneur while serving as an officer in the Army (or is it the other way around?).  There is his finding the love of his life (with whom he took forever to actually court) and who happens to be a lawyer who helps him with his business dealings (which is the excuse he found for keeping her close).  And there is the vicious competition of the old ladies selling empanada’s and coke on the corner – culture kills strategy. This is a really great story.  In a very real way, it is the story of America, the American Dream, and everything that is great, and can be great, about the American experience.  Give a listen.  I am sure you will find it as funny, enjoyable, and inspirational as I did.  And I am certain you will end-up with a smile on your face and a bounce in your step. Guest: Manuel "Manny" Ugarte Manuel "Manny" Ugarte Manuel “Manny” Ugarte is the Director & Strategic Accounts Manager to oversee the Science and Technology strategic planning, program, budget & execution of experimental and state-of-the-art capabilities of the US Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command – the subordinate organization of the nascent Army’s Futures Command.  His leadership and military experiences have focused on strategic planning, process improvement, operations, and complex problem solving. As an executive leader, he embraces operational excellence methods, directing high performance teams on problem-solving techniques informed by business intelligence. Manny has served the United States in its operations around the world as a US Army Officer and Executive for over 25 years.  Throughout his career, Manny has held many positions, including stints as Director of Analytics at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Chief Operating Officer at the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and Senior Operations Research Analyst at the Army Futures Command.  He earned his BASc of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering as an ROTC Cadet from Norwich University, his MBA from Tarleton State University, his MSc in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, and his MEng in Engineering and Industrial Management from Penn State University.  He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt practitioner and Master Black Belt candidate from the US Army.  Manuel recently completed an Executive Program certification in Management and Leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Organization:  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Website; https://www.army.mil/ccdc   Headquarters; Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Maryland Year founded; February 2019 Company type; Defense / Military Industry Company size; ~ 26,200 civilian employees, military, and contractor workforce with a combined annual direct and reimbursable budget in excess of $6B Specialties; Engineering, Research & Development for US Army science & technology

The United States Army Futures Command in Austin is one of the four non-combatant commands in the Army, and its Futures and Concepts Center is located in Fort Eustis, Virginia. The team on the show today are those individuals in the Army that are actively working on bringing Electrification to the Army's battlefield fleet. Pterodactyl is a program of the Central Washington University Electric Vehicle Club, and we are a chapter of the Electric Auto Association. The podcast's website is at www.CentralEV.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our 31st episode Dr. Barton H. Halpern, director of the Army Research Office (ARO), joins us to explain the role of his organization. We'll learn how ARO supports Army Futures Command, and the importance of early research and partnerships, while not only supporting current modernization efforts, but identifying future technologies. So, join us 'In the Lab' as we learn all this and more.

Show #762   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 28th April 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   NEW CHADEMO 3.0 STANDARD SUPPORTS EV CHARGING OVER A MASSIVE 500 KW Operating under CHAdeMO communication protocol, CHAdeMO 3.0 is the first publication of the next-generation ultra-high-power charging standard, being co-developed by China Electricity Council (CEC) and CHAdeMO Association with the working name “ChaoJi.” The Chinese version, operating under the GB/T communication protocol, is also planned to be released next year.   This latest version of CHAdeMO protocol enables DC charging with the power over 500kW (maximum current 600A), while ensuring the connector to be light and compact with a smaller diameter cable, thanks to the liquid-cooling technology as well as to the removal of locking mechanism from the connector to the vehicle side. Backward compatibility of the CHAdeMO 3.0-compliant vehicles with the existing DC fast charging standards (CHAdeMO, GB/T, and possibly CCS) is ensured; in other words, today’s CHAdeMO chargers can feed power to both the current EVs as well as the future EVs via an adapter or with a multi-standard charger.   Started as a bi-lateral project, ChaoJi has developed into an international collaboration forum, mobilising expertise and market experience of key players from Europe, Asia, North America, and Oceania. India is expected to join the team sometime soon, and governments and companies form South Korea and South-eastern Asian countries have also expressed their strong interests.   Japan and China have agreed to continue working together on the technical development and to promote this next-generation charging technology through further technical demonstration events and the trial deployment of the new chargers.   Check out the story here: https://www.chademo.com/chademo-3-0-released/     UPCOMING BMW I4 CAUGHT JUICING AT THE EV "In these new spy photos, we get to see a camouflaged BMW i4 test mule surprisingly up close and personal. These photos offer a better look at the i4 than almost any other ones we’ve seen. Most of what we can see from the design we’ve already seen before. However, there are a few things that stand out that interest us." says BMW Blog: " It also has the same flush exterior door handles as the i4 Concept (!). When the BMW i4 finally debuts, it will supposedly pack over 300 miles of range, have over 500 hp and nail 60 mph in the low four-second range. If that’s the case, and it’s priced under $100,000, the BMW i4 could very well be one of the best EVs on sale. "   Charge flap right hand side, rear bumper. Opposite side to Tesla.   Check out the story here: https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/04/29/spied-upcoming-bmw-i4-caught-juicing-at-the-ev-bar/   Check out the story here: https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/2021-bmw-i4-spotted-at-a-charging-station-looks-like-a-four-door-4-series/#lg=1&slide=10   GM DELAYS HUMMER EV REVEAL "General Motors is postponing the debut of the GMC Hummer high-performance electric pickup because of the coronavirus, a spokesman said Wednesday." according to Autonews.com: "GM planned the debut for May 20 at a GMC dealer meeting in Las Vegas, but the event has been canceled. The spokesman said GM will look at all options, including a virtual event, when it reschedules the reveal "as the pandemic continues to affect all parts of business." GM plans to build the Hummer at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, which was being retooled to become GM's EV manufacturing hub. Construction has been put on hold to comply with Michigan's stay-at-home order."   Check out the story here: https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/gm-delays-hummer-ev-reveal   DAIMLER: SHIFT TO ELECTRIC CARS NON-NEGOTIABLE DESPITE VIRUS "Germany’s Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, made only a small profit in the first quarter of 2020 as the company shut down factories and shifted into cash preservation and cost management mode during the coronavirus crisis." repotrs AP News: "The company’s CEO said the Stuttgart-based automaker was now engaging in a gradual re-start of production — and would continue its investment in electric cars and digitalization. He called the shift to new technologies “non-negotiable” despite the severe disruption from the virus outbreak."   Check out the story here: https://apnews.com/55a29abcd582c68a872c4ef6043ec3fa   CASH-STRAPPED ELECTRIC CARMAKER NIO OBTAINS US$1 BILLION LIFELINE FROM STRATEGIC INVESTORS "Cash-strapped electric vehicle maker NIO has landed definitive agreements for a total cash infusion of 7 billion yuan (US1 billion) from strategic investors, easing concerns about its continued operation." writes SCMP.com: "The deal comes after NIO’s senior management raised concerns in a regulatory filing in March about the company’s ability to remain operational in the next 12 months, while it awaited new financing. It posted losses of US$1.6 billion in 2019. Raising funds has become more critical for NIO amid increased competition from electric car giant Tesla, which has a manufacturing base in Shanghai, and the difficulties posed by the coronavirus outbreak, which led to communities being locked down and factories halting production."   Check out the story here: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3082199/cash-strapped-electric-carmaker-nio-obtains-us1-billion-lifeline   ARMY TO CONSIDER ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPTIONS Commercial-led advancements in electric vehicle technology have pushed the Army Futures and Concepts Center to take a hard look at the capability and find ways to integrate it throughout the Army's wheeled-vehicle fleet, the program's director said. A draft white-paper proposal focusing on the employment of electric vehicles is currently in the works, said Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley, the FCC director, during a press briefing Tuesday. The head of Army Futures Command, Gen. John Murray, will be among the first to review the proposal, which is slated for internal release this summer, Wesley added. As the world migrates toward this idea of electrification, Wesley said there are several reasons why this initiative is essential to the Army's way ahead. For starters, the integration of electric vehicles could decrease costs, he said. The number of parts required to maintain each vehicle is considerably less than its fuel-consuming counterpart. Moreover, the prices for internal combustion engine parts will increase as the engine-component supply chain starts to lower its production, Wesley said. Beyond vehicle maintenance, the Army must also consider the logistical challenges and costs associated with in-theater supply routes, he said. Dependency on fossil fuels continues to be a challenge, and it becomes increasingly more difficult to move fuel across a battlefield. 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The Pentagon is starting to use its authorities under the Defense Production Act to ramp up the nation’s medical supply base. Meanwhile, the Army Futures Command hasn't let up on its innovation pursuits. Those are a couple of the items Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione and Jared Serbu write about in this week’s edition of the newly-relaunched DoD Reporter’s Notebook. Hear more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

In news, Andy and Dave discuss announcements from two Chinese firms that have developed AI that can identify COVID-19 infections with high accuracy. And the Francis Crick Institute makes DeepMind's AlphaFold data on COVID-19 available for free access to researchers. Scientists at the University of Southampton and the University of Padova demonstrate that artificial and biological neurons can communicate over the internet (using memristors). Researchers at the University of Miguel Hernandez develop a new brain implant that bypasses eye and optical nerves and sends visual signals straight to the brain's visual cortex. DARPA announces the winners of the second circuit of its Subterranean Challenge (with CoSTAR taking the honors). And DARPA also kicks off its ASIST (Artificial Social Intelligence for Successful Teams) program. In other news, Freeman Dyson has passed away, at the age of 96; Andy recommend's Dyson's talk from 2014 on "Are Brains Analogue or Digital?" among many other works by the late physicist. In research, UC Berkeley demonstrates that deep learning reinforcement algorithms can be attacked and made to malfunction through their policies that govern overall behavior. Researchers at Northwestern University create the first decentralized algorithm with collision-free (and deadlock-free) movement for a swarm of agents (over 1,000 robots virtually, and 100 real robots in a lab). A report from the Stanford Law School and the NY University School of Law examines the use of AI across all U.S. federal administrative agencies. Frontiers in Robotics and AI provides a review and discussion of the challenges in successfully developing swarms of Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs). The Army Futures Command publishes Non-simplicity: The Warrior's Way. And Georgia Tech shines the spotlight on its music playing and improvising robot, Shimon.

Lt. Col. Isaac Faber, chief data scientist, AI Task Force, sits with us for our 27th episode to provide an update on the AI Task Force. He specifically leads the effort called Project Coeus and shares with us how this will be helping future AI Efforts.

This episode of the Modern War Institute Podcast features a conversation with Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley, deputy commanding general of Army Futures Command and director of the Futures and Concepts Center. The discussion touches on a variety of topics related to the future of war, but focuses most closely on multi-domain operations—from the technologies and weapon systems that will play an important role in the concept to important questions about leadership and service culture.

In this latest episode, we talk to LTG Eric Wesley, who is currently serving as the Director of the Futures and Concepts Center in Army Futures Command at Fort Eustis, VA. General Wesley has served in numerous operational units throughout his 34 year career and served as a staff officer and director at the Pentagon and White House. Prior to taking over the Futures and Concepts Center, General Wesley was the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia. We talked to General Wesley in this episode about multi-domain operations, modernization, and the future Army.

In this two-part interview, LTG Eric Wesley, director of the Futures and Concepts Center at Army Futures Command. discusses implementation of Joint All-Domain Command and Control, and why interservice cooperation is important for the future of warfighting. Julia Andrusenko, chief engineer of the Tactical Wireless System Group at John Hopkins University, provides insight on 5G technology being used in military and the government.

On this episode of The Wire, we talk about how the U.S. Navy and first responders are using small drones for new purposes in the field and how that connects to research in the College of Engineering.

Dr. Bruce Jette, the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology sits down with Jared Serbu for a wide-ranging discussion on the Army's intellectual property strategy, advanced manufacturing, and how the service's modernization bureaucracy has changed with the standup of Army Futures Command

The Stars Academy of Arts & Science Announces CRADA with The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command to Advance Materiel and Technology Innovations Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/stars-academy-arts-science-announces-100000134.html?__twitter_impression=true To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science (TTSA) announced today a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command to advance TTSA's materiel and technology innovations in order to develop enhanced capabilities for Army ground vehicles. TTSA's technology solutions, which leverage developments in material science, space-time metric engineering, quantum physics, beamed energy propulsion, and active camouflage, have the potential to enhance survivability and effectiveness of multiple Army systems. TTSA will share its discoveries with Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC) and Ground Vehicle Survivability and Protection (GVSP) and the U.S. Army shall provide laboratories, expertise, support, and resources to help characterize the technologies and its applications. "Our partnership with TTSA serves as an exciting, non-traditional source for novel materials and transformational technologies to enhance our military ground system capabilities," said Dr. Joseph Cannon of U.S. Army Futures Command. "At the Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center, we look forward to this partnership and the potential technical innovations forthcoming." Steve Justice, TTSA's COO and Aerospace Division Director added that, "This cooperative research agreement brings additional, critically important expertise that is necessary to advance the state-of-the-art in both our near and long-term technology areas of study. While the Army has specific military performance interests in the research, much of the work is expected to have dual-use application in support of TTSA's path to commercialization and public benefit mission." Show Stuff The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

LTG Bruce Crawford, Army Chief Information Officer/G-6, details the Army’s plan to leverage data and the cloud, and how they’re looking for technology talent to bring it about. LTG Thomas Horlander, Military Deputy To The Assistant Secretary Of The Army (Financial Mgmt. & Comptroller), discusses finding savings and implementing financial strategies at the Army, and how they’re approaching the DoD audit. Bruce Jette, assistant secretary for Acquisition, Logistics & Technology at the U.S. Army, discusses the branch’s acquisition efforts, and the pipeline from Army Futures Command to Army Materiel Command.

The Stars Academy of Arts & Science Announces CRADA with The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command to Advance Materiel and Technology Innovations Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/stars-academy-arts-science-announces-100000134.html?__twitter_impression=true To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science (TTSA) announced today a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command to advance TTSA's materiel and technology innovations in order to develop enhanced capabilities for Army ground vehicles. TTSA's technology solutions, which leverage developments in material science, space-time metric engineering, quantum physics, beamed energy propulsion, and active camouflage, have the potential to enhance survivability and effectiveness of multiple Army systems. TTSA will share its discoveries with Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC) and Ground Vehicle Survivability and Protection (GVSP) and the U.S. Army shall provide laboratories, expertise, support, and resources to help characterize the technologies and its applications. "Our partnership with TTSA serves as an exciting, non-traditional source for novel materials and transformational technologies to enhance our military ground system capabilities," said Dr. Joseph Cannon of U.S. Army Futures Command. "At the Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center, we look forward to this partnership and the potential technical innovations forthcoming." Steve Justice, TTSA's COO and Aerospace Division Director added that, "This cooperative research agreement brings additional, critically important expertise that is necessary to advance the state-of-the-art in both our near and long-term technology areas of study. While the Army has specific military performance interests in the research, much of the work is expected to have dual-use application in support of TTSA's path to commercialization and public benefit mission." Show Stuff The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

The U.S. Army is not really the place you would think of to find innovation, but at the Army Research Labs, it is an important part of their mission and how they operate. Innovation is infused into the DNA of the entire organization, and Dr. Philip Perconti joins me to share some insight into this unique part of the U.S. military.   Dr. Philip Perconti is the Director of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (ARL). He has been doing research, working with the U.S. military for 39 years since enlisted in the Navy right out of high school. Today, he leads the Army’s corporate research laboratory which is responsible for foundational research to do with the U.S. Army, i.e. keeping our soldiers safe and give them the competitive advantage on the field.   How can you drive innovation across an organization as traditional and bureaucratic as the military? Dr. Perconti shares his vision for ARL and why the balance between short-term demands and long-term intention is so critical. He reveals more about the biggest challenges ARL faces in terms of talent acquisition, and how the unique model adopted by the ARL in fostering collaboration and partnerships to integrate with local communities to leverage and absorb as much of the culture in the national innovation hubs has been revolutionary to the organization. We also talk about the five core attributes of the ARL culture, why they picked them, and how Dr. Perconti ensures that they’re being implemented.   If you are ready to: get buy-in from key decision makers on your next big idea be a high-impact, high-value member that ignites change foster a culture of innovation where everyone on your team is bringing innovative ideas that tackle challenges and seize opportunities… Join us on LaunchStreet — gotolaunchstreet.com   Mentioned in This Episode: IQE Pro Facilitator's Guide and Toolkit (Promo Code: InnovatorsRock) Dr. Philip Perconti U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (ARL) ARL Locations U.S. Army Futures Command

At Thursday’s Detroit Economic Club meeting, General John Murray, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Futures Command, described how the Army seeks partnerships to identify innovative solutions to complex problems facing the defense industry.   Partnerships with universities, entrepreneurs and small businesses as part of modernizing the Army was not a priority during the past decade, but today it is vital to the military as well as across public and private sectors. “Although the Army has some really intelligent engineers and scientists, we don't have all of them and we don’t have all the good ideas. We are working on figuring out a way to interact with people who fundamentally think differently about problems or how to solve these problems uniquely.”  -- Speaker: General John Murray Commanding General U.S. Army Futures Command   Moderator: Tammy Carnrike COO Detroit Regional Chamber Civilian Aide to Secretary of the Army Michigan (CASA)   Presiding Officer: Chip McClure Managing Partner Michigan Capital Advisors

For any of you who have previously been or are currently being chastised for your addiction to first-person shooter games, the United States Army has your six.The Army recently announced that it will begin testing robotic combat vehicles that are remote-controlled by crews from the back of modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles dubbed Mission Enabler Technologies-Demonstrators, or MET-Ds. The tests are scheduled to begin next March at Fort Carson, Colorado. Crews will acquire and fire at targets with M113 armored personnel carriers that been retrofitted with the MET-D system. These RCVs utilize 360-degree situational awareness cameras and a remote turret for the 25 mm main gun.Additionally, each MET-D will have a crew comprised of a driver in the aforementioned Bradley, another soldier responsible for the main gun, and four other soldiers controlling two additional vehicles performing platoon-level maneuvers, and providing cover fire with 7.62 mm machine guns. After these tests, the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team, as part of the Army Futures Command, will use soldier feedback to improve the vehicles and design future evaluations.Additional tests scheduled for next May will see how the RCVs work in unison with a light infantry unit in performing reconnaissance and basic security tasks. Initial feedback has the chain of command impressed with how quickly the crews have gotten a feel for the MET-D controls. Looking even further forward, the Army sees three RCV variants: a light version transportable by helicopter; a mid-sized version that can fit on a C-130 aircraft; and a heavy model that would require a larger aircraft for transport. Infrared vision kits with a target range of at least 8.5 miles are also on the wish list.The main goal is to develop robotic combat vehicles that utilize soldier skills without placing them in the direct line of fire.

This episode features a conversation about innovation and the future battlefield and features two guests perfectly suited to discuss those topics. Maj. Gen. John George is the deputy director of the Army’s Futures and Concepts Center will soon take over as the commander of the Combat Capabilities Development Command. And Mr. Jay Harrison serves as the command innovation officer at Army Futures Command.

Gen. Carter Ham (USA Ret.), president and CEO of the Association of the U.S. Army, discusses the progress of modernization at Army Futures Command and why he’s optimistic about its efforts. Bill Greenwalt, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, discusses the military’s Unfunded Priorities Lists and the FY20 budget. Joe Gould from Defense News and Ellen Mitchell from The Hill discuss the congressional efforts to purchase more F-35s, and the escalating pressure to block Turkey from purchasing the fighter over a Russian missile system.

In out first episode, recorded for February 2019, Combat Capabilities Development Command's Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, and Deputy to the Commanding General, Mr. John Willison, sit with Kyle Bond to talk about their careers as well as discuss the transition into the newly formed Army Futures Command.

Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford, chief information officer of the U.S. Army, discusses modernizing the branch’s networks and the CIO Office’s interactions with Army Futures Command. Anthony Capaccio, defense reporter from Bloomberg News, and David Larter, naval warfare reporter at Defense News, discuss their takeaways from the FY20 budget proposals.

Many entrepreneurs either mobilize to specifically become a DOD contractor, or they steer clear of any government contracts. Most think the regulatory barriers are a significant hurdle.Think again.The US Army is completely overhauling the way it does business with outside contractors. They have reimagined their interactions to actually assist entrepreneurs with personnel and infrastructure to design solutions the US Army needs. Jay Harrison was appointed specifically to assist in that overhaul. He is the Command Innovation Officer of the Army Futures Command, located in Austin, Tx.He came on the Austinpreneur podcast to share how his team partnering with entrepreneurs. They’re assisting in development of innovative solutions, and helping streamline regulatory issues to rapidly develop products that not only protect the country, but can be reused and commercialized. Don’t miss this episode!

Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, commanding general of U.S. Army CCDC, discusses the command’s missions, and how they fit into the larger goals of Army Futures Command. Kim Weaver, director of external affairs at the Thrift Savings Plan, discusses how the TSP is working to increase their FISMA scores for next year, and new rules about withdrawals as a result of the government shutdown. Nick Sinai, senior adviser at Insight Venture Partners, discusses how agencies could improve their digital experiences, and implement the goals of the 21st Century IDEA act.

Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley, deputy commanding general of Army Futures Command, discusses the role that Multi-Domain Operations will play in warfighting, and how the Army is preparing for 21st century conflict. Deputy National Coordinator of Health IT Dr. Jon White and Deputy National Coordinator for Operations & COO Lisa Lewis from the Department of Health and Human Services discuss how they are implementing the President’s Management Agenda’s directive to improve efficiency. Thomas Hardy, acting director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, outlines the organization’s mission, and how they are assisting companies and countries work together.

Jon Ludwigson, acting director of contracting and national security acquisitions issues at the Government Accountability Office, details recommendations to help Army Futures Command accomplish their modernization mission. Bill Greenwalt, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, discusses how debate over the defense authorization bill might play out, and how mergers in the defense industry could change the contracting landscape. Deputy Editor Leo Shane III and Pentagon Bureau Chief Tara Copp from Military Times discuss the military implications of President Trump’s State of the Union address, and the movement of troops to the U.S-Mexico border.

On time and on budget — that's really never been the case for new military weapons systems. It's not that they don't try. Now auditors say a new approach by the Army Futures Command could make things worse. Jon Ludwigson, acting director for contracting and national security acquisition issues at the Government Accountability Office, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more.

How do we ensure a healthy and sustainable economic future for Austin? Leigh Christie, Senior Vice President of Global Technology and Innovation at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, talks to us about bringing businesses to Texas and keeping them in the Austin region, attracting international investors, spotlighting diversity among our industries, and addressing the local topics that will most affect our city's future. Photo by Carlos Delgado on Unsplash

This week on the program: • Only a few days ago, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon of the Council on Foreign Relations was in the streets of Raqqa, Syria — the very place ISIS called its headquarters until October of last year. Gayle sat down with Defense One’s Kevin Baron and Ben Watson to elaborate (1:52) on her reporting this week, as well as her caution and optimism about certain aspects of Syria’s future. • Afterward (19:53), she shares a bit of her perspective and her reporting from America’s longest war, the conflict in Afghanistan.  • Then (37:07) we’ll hear how the U.S. Army is trying to acquire the weapons of tomorrow — by visiting Austin, Texas, for the opening of the Army’s new Futures Command. Tech Editor Patrick Tucker was there. And he spoke with Army Under Secretary Ryan McCarthy, and Army Vice Chief of Staff. Gen. Jim McConville.

The Army's new Futures Command is on its way to becoming reality. This comes as the service prepares for 2020. Federal News Radio attended a Pentagon briefing by Army Vice Chief of Staff General James McConville and Army Undersecretary Ryan McCarthy in advance of the Army Science & Technology Symposium happening next week in Washington, where McConville will provide the keynote. Hear McConville and McCarthy's talk on Federal Drive with Tom Temin. http://www.ndia.org/events/2018/8/21/army-science

In this episode: In Brief: Spenser Rapone and Mike Prysner analyze the curious incident of a US Marine receiving a Purple Heart for combat wounds in an “undisclosed location.” (Begins at 02:52) The Class War Budget: A breakdown Trump’s bi-partisan “defense” budget: from “Army Futures Command,” to the Space Force scam. (Begins at 10:05) Veterans Affairs HQ Moves to Mar-a-Lago: What it means that outlet Pro-Publica uncovered “shadow rulers” for the VA among Trump’s golfing buddies. (Begins at 35:30) Radical Military History: Honoring forgotten WWII heroes—the African American sailors of the Port Chicago Strike. (Begins at 46:04) FOLLOW US on Twitter & IG at @EyesLeftPod SUPPORT US on www.patreon.com/EyesLeft

Ever since they first announced the idea last Fall, Army leaders have intended the new Army Futures Command to serve as a single entity to oversee the service's sprawling acquisition and modernization bureaucracy. AFC is now up and running in Austin, but the hardest parts of achieving the initial vision are yet to be accomplished. Our guest this week is Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley, the commander of the Army Futures task force that's been leading the design of the new command. He talked with Jared Serbu about governance and cultural challenges the Army still faces.

This episode features a conversation with Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy. He discusses everything from modernization and what that means for soldiers in the operational Army to the recently announced Army Futures Command and what role it will have in preparing the Army for a changing operational environment characterized by a diverse set of threats.

Senior Army leaders are laying out their plans for what they say will be the biggest reorganization of the service in 45 years. They promise the new Army Futures Command will fix problems in the service's acquisition system, and make sure the Army can outmatch potential adversaries like China and Russia in the decades to come. Federal News Radio's Jared Serbu has more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.