Podcasts about base realignment

In this episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, host Steve Ellis sits down with TCS Policy Analyst Gabe Murphy to discuss their comprehensive new report, "Base Instincts: A Case for Base Realignment and Closures at Home and Abroad."Nearly 20 years have passed since the last Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round in 2005, yet the Pentagon continues to operate with significant excess infrastructure capacity. Murphy reveals striking findings from recent Pentagon reports showing 19-22% excess capacity across military installations, while also uncovering troubling inconsistencies in how this excess is being reported and measured.The conversation explores why BRAC - a unique congressional process that packages base closure recommendations into an up-or-down vote - has been such an effective tool for eliminating wasteful spending, saving taxpayers an estimated $13.8 billion annually from previous rounds. Murphy breaks down what went wrong with the costly 2005 round, including problematic "joint basing" initiatives and contractor-driven cost overruns that have made lawmakers hesitant to authorize new closures.Challenging common assumptions about the economic impact of base closures, the hosts examine data showing that affected communities often see unemployment drop and income rise in the decade following closures, when proper redevelopment planning occurs. The episode also addresses the Pentagon's overseas footprint of 750 bases in 80 countries, costing $55 billion annually.With deferred maintenance backlogs reaching $137 billion and ongoing fiscal pressures, Ellis and Murphy make the case that a new BRAC round could save an additional $2.7 billion per year while enhancing both fiscal responsibility and national security.

Today's guest is near and dear to my heart. It's my dad, Diego Ruiz. We recorded this in person, and we both had the same cold, which you may be able to hear. At some point, you may also hear my son in the background, which makes three generations of Ruizes on the podcast.Diego has helped win elections in the US and Central America, served as Executive Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), was a senior advisor in the House of Representatives, and was Deputy Chief for Strategy and Policy at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), managing a multidisciplinary “in-house think tank.”In this episode, we discuss:* How to win a congressional election in Miami* What “burrowing in” to the civil service means* How to win a presidential election in communist Nicaragua* How the Sandinistas used Michael Keaton and Mike Tyson to dampen voter turnout* Why the Base Realignment and Closure Commission may be a model for DOGEYou can find the full transcript at www.statecraft.pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

As a result of past military training and weapons testing activities, unexploded ordnance (UXO) exist on sites designated for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) on Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) and other closed ranges on active installations. Munitions ranging in size from 20-mm projectiles to 2000-pound bombs can be distributed on the surface or buried at these sites showing no visible evidence of their presence. SERDP and ESTCP successfully developed and demonstrated technologies that are now widely used to detect, classify and remediate UXO on land. The programs currently focus on UXO in the underwater environment. Ponds, lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastal ocean areas restrict access and significantly impact the performance of technologies that detect munitions. Following a decade of investment, the programs have developed emerging technologies to detect, classify, and localize UXO in the underwater environment. After testing these technologies across established demonstration sites, the programs are now transitioning to deploy them at live sites where UXO are believed to be present. This presentation will walk through several different developed technologies. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/M2S2-UXO_081524/

As a result of past military training and weapons testing activities, unexploded ordnance (UXO) exist on sites designated for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) on Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) and other closed ranges on active installations. Munitions ranging in size from 20-mm projectiles to 2000-pound bombs can be distributed on the surface or buried at these sites showing no visible evidence of their presence. SERDP and ESTCP successfully developed and demonstrated technologies that are now widely used to detect, classify and remediate UXO on land. The programs currently focus on UXO in the underwater environment. Ponds, lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastal ocean areas restrict access and significantly impact the performance of technologies that detect munitions. Following a decade of investment, the programs have developed emerging technologies to detect, classify, and localize UXO in the underwater environment. After testing these technologies across established demonstration sites, the programs are now transitioning to deploy them at live sites where UXO are believed to be present. This presentation will walk through several different developed technologies. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/M2S2-UXO_081524/

It's difficult to argue Tyler Perry's influence in the entertainment industry and Black media. Twenty-four feature films, 20 stage plays, 17 television shows, and two New York Times bestselling books. In this episode, Nimo and Jas uncover the impact of Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) and the physical footprint implications in Atlanta. TPS opened its 330 acres in 2019 after purchasing land that was the former Fort McPherson military base. Press play to hear: History of Fort McPherson and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) that led to closing multiple bases across the countryExamples of other military base redevelopments, consistent themes, and community concernsA review of the benefits and consequences of Tyler Perry Studios over the past five years Thank you for a great Season Four! Episodes will return in Fall 2024. Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod.Or send us an email to connect with us!ResourcesThe effect of film production studios on housing prices in Atlanta, the Hollywood of the SouthOakland City Fort Mac Fort McPherson Draft Master Plan 2021 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Once feared, redevelopment of Myrtle Beach Air Force Base has been resounding successGovernor Murphy and Netflix Announce Plans to Build State-of-the-Art East Coast Production Facility at Fort MonmouthNetflix moving ahead with plan to build N.J. mega studio'Hollywood of the South:' After a decade, industry leaders succeed in making Atlanta a hub for filmmakers of colorTyler Perry on Building an Entertainment Empire in Atlanta - BNN Bloomberg

The storied Fort Knox has a smaller mission than it historically did. That's because of the work the Base Realignment and Closure Commission did in the early 2000s. Fort Knox still houses gold and has a human resources function. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with Jim Iacocca, the President of the Knox Regional Development Alliance. 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.

The storied Fort Knox has a smaller mission than it historically did. That's because of the work the Base Realignment and Closure Commission did in the early 2000s. Fort Knox still houses gold and has a human resources function. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with Jim Iacocca, the President of the Knox Regional Development Alliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Feb 2nd             Publish Date:  Feb 1st     Commercial: From the Drake Realty Studio Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, February 2nd, and Happy 46th Birthday to entertainer Shakira. ***02.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – SHAKIRA*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Police Respond to Man Discharging Firearm in East Cobb Community Local Marietta Resident Allegedly Fires Over a Hundred Rounds at Unidentified Figures Shocking Accusations Surface Against Marietta Man Involving Child Exploitation and Illicit Material Distribution   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CUofGA STORY 1: Police: Officers Shot Man Firing Gun in East Cobb Neighborhood The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has initiated an inquiry into a recent officer-involved shooting in Cobb County. According to reports, Cobb Police responded to distress calls about an armed man, identified as 83-year-old Thomas Yarborough, discharging a firearm in the East Cobb area. Despite commands to surrender his weapon, Yarborough allegedly continued firing, leading to an officer shooting him. Yarborough is currently in critical condition at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The GBI's findings will be forwarded to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office for further review. No officers were harmed during the incident. STORY 2: Marietta Man Accused of Shooting 127 Rounds at “Ninja Like” People Richard Ray West, a 37-year-old resident of Marietta, is facing charges after reportedly firing 127 rounds from a 40-caliber handgun, claiming he was being pursued by "ninja-like" individuals. The incident, which unfolded at J & R Cycle Shop in Marietta, resulted in significant property damage. Following the incident, West is alleged to have stolen a blue 1987 Honda 700 Magna motorcycle. West is currently in custody without bond, facing charges including criminal damage, theft, possession of a firearm during a theft, and reckless conduct. STORY 3: Marietta Man Accused of Child Molestation and Distributing Child Porn Ethan Bradley Cook, a 19-year-old Marietta resident, is accused of severe child exploitation charges, including the molestation of a four-year-old boy with autism and the distribution of child pornography. It is alleged that Cook produced and distributed explicit images of the non-verbal child over a period of three days at a residence in Marietta. Cook was arrested on Jan. 24, 2024, and is currently being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, facing three counts each of child molestation felony and distributing child pornography.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back.   Break: DRAKE STORY 4: 'A Part of Black History and American History': Zion Baptist Church Honors the Past and Looks to the Future The Old Zion Heritage Museum in Marietta, located in the original chapel built in 1888 by formerly enslaved people, serves as a historical testament to the Black community's journey in Marietta. The museum, just a block away from the current Zion Baptist Church, showcases artifacts and photographs portraying life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Zion Baptist Church's history is rooted in the separation from First Baptist Church in Marietta, where segregated services began when a young girl named Dicey became the first African-American member. The museum aims to preserve this history for future generations, emphasizing the connection between the past and present. The church continues to host events during Black History Month to educate its members, particularly the youth, about their heritage and the struggles of the past. The museum and church stand as living witnesses to the significant moments that shaped Marietta's Black community. STORY 5: Fulton Prosecutor Avoids Testifying in Divorce Case Due to Temporary Agreement A divorce hearing in the case of Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade, accused of an affair with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, was canceled as the couple reached a temporary settlement. The agreement addresses temporary issues like fee payments and asset use but leaves final matters unresolved. Wade avoided testifying this week, and future developments may include a full settlement or trial. The divorce case intertwines with the racketeering case filed against former President Donald Trump, where allegations of an improper relationship between Willis and Wade have surfaced. Subpoenas target Willis and Wade for a Feb. 15 hearing. We'll be back in a moment.   Break: INGLES 10 STORY 6: Cobb Commission Approves Land Swap to Protect Dobbins Air Reserve Base The Cobb Board of Commissioners reversed its decision to terminate a land swap agreement with Venture Properties, allowing the potential construction of condos in the accident potential zone of Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The 5-0 vote approved the swap, exchanging county-owned land off Terrell Mill Road with Venture's property on Leland Drive. The latter property falls within Dobbins' accident zone, where residential development is discouraged. The Cobb Department of Transportation plans to build a satellite facility on the Leland Drive property, costing over $3 million. A prior rezoning for condos faced backlash, with critics concerned about jeopardizing the base during future Base Realignment and Closure reviews. STORY 7: Gov. Kemp Signs New Cobb School Board Map into Law Governor Brian Kemp signed into law State Senator Ed Setzler's redrawn map of the Cobb County Board of Education's boundaries. Setzler's map replaces the one discarded by U.S. District Court Judge Eleanor Ross in December, following a lawsuit alleging racial gerrymandering. Setzler provided the data set for the new map to the Cobb Board of Elections, which is expected to implement it for this year's elections. Qualifying for four of the seven seats on the school board begins in March. Setzler believes the lawsuit is no longer relevant, and his map complies with the spirit of Judge Ross's order. Critics, including the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, contend that the redrawn map employs gerrymandering to favor white supremacy. ***LIVE READ GCPS***   Hey, Cobb County! Don't forget to mark your calendar for the GCPS Teacher Job Fair in just 9 days! Join us on February 10th at 8am at the Gas South Convention Center. 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How do a guy from the streets in Bronx end up at MIT? "Well, it's a complicated story and It's filled with failure" John Parmentola   John Parmentola has built a highly distinguished career over four decades as an entrepreneur, inventor, innovator, a pioneer in the founding of new fields of research, and leader of complex research and development organizations with broad experience in the private sector, academia and high-level positions within the federal government and defense community.   In this episode we also talk about: What the Ice age data shows about the climate Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship The importance of more scientific research And much more   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.   Currently, he is a consultant to one of the world's leading think tanks, The RAND Corporation,  where he works on defense, energy, and science and technology  assessment, strategy, and planning issues for government agencies, both  domestic and foreign.  He also does work on a volunteer basis for the National Academy of Sciences.   As Senior Vice President at General Atomics,  he led the California-based technology company's Energy and Advanced  Concepts Group, focusing on energy, defense, advanced computing, and  management of DIII-D National  Fusion Facility, the largest such facility in the United States (U.S.).  The Group's innovations include a revolutionary waste-burning compact advanced reactor (EM2), meltdown proof nuclear fuel, setting a new land-speed record with magnetic-levitation systems, and building the world's most powerful superconducting electromagnet for the largest fusion experimental facility in the world, ITER.   While at GA, Dr. Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship that could provide wireless communications for 1.4 billion people worldwide currently without this capability. As a distinguished Senior Executive in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola served as Director for Research and Laboratory Management for  the U.S. Army, directing lab management policy for 12,000 employees,  infrastructure and security for all 21 Army laboratories and research,  development and engineering centers, and led Base Realignment and  Closure efforts for the Army. He also had responsibility for a  $1-billion combined budget for basic and applied research, manufacturing  technologies, small business innovative research, and high-performance  computing. During his tenure with the Army, Dr. Parmentola led the creation and development of several remarkable research centers.  One of them, the Institute of Creative Technologies at the University  of Southern California, won an Oscar for its technical contributions to  cinematography.  This is the work of Academy Awardee, Paul Debevec. Another, the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies at the University of California Santa Barbara, supported the work of Frances Arnold, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the 5th woman in history to receive the prize.  Tasked by General Eric Shinseki, he led the creation of a new “Science Fair for the Nation,” eCybermission.   For the past 17 years, this competition has inspired middle and high  school students nationwide (including U.S. territories and possessions)  in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.  Also,  while serving in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola conceived and led the  development of the world's first robotic dog that  could see and sniff explosives.  This remarkable robotic system saved  the lives of soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan and is one of the  Army's Ten Greatest Inventions.   As Chief Scientist, Dr. Parmentola served as the science and technology advisor to the Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy  (DOE), where he provided technical, budgetary, and programmatic advice  to DOE leaders for more than $7B in science and technology investments. He also co-founded the Advanced Systems and Concepts Office of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to address significant national challenges concerning the threat of weapons of mass destruction.  Based upon a request from Ambassador James Goodby, he led two major studies on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty for President Clinton.  He received official confirmation from General John Shalikashvili that these studies contributed to the security of the nation He has been on the faculty of M.I.T., West Virginia University, a  Fellow of the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Principal  Scientist for Strategic Command, Control, and Communications at the  MITRE Corporation.  While working for these organizations, he made contributions  to fundamental science in high-energy physics and nuclear physics,  strategic nuclear operations, and led the creation and development of  the world's most sensitive mobile gravity gradiometer for arms control verification applications. This device is used today for the exploration of oil and minerals and the discovery of diamond deposits. His work in the private sector includes the co-founding of Travel Media Corp. (TMC)  with his wife, Jane Langridge, serving as TMC's chief financial  officer, and chief technology officer for over 30 years. TMC specialized  in the production and distribution of in-room magazines for leading  hotels and resorts, including Marriott, Renaissance, Hyatt, Hilton,  Radisson and Westin throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii.  TMC also created and published Expressions for American Express in  Spanish and Portuguese for their Latin and South American markets. Other  TMC clients included Air Aruba Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama.   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.

Podcast: (CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber SecurityEpisode: Encore: Leveraging Your Military Career to Carve Out a Cyber Security Career with Dr. Michael ChipleyPub date: 2023-10-03Dr. Michael Chipley, the Founder and President of the PMC Group, is the guest for today's podcast.Dr. Chipley has over 30 years of consulting experience in the areas of Program and Project Management, Cybersecurity, Energy and Environmental (LEED, Energy Star, and Carbon Footprint); Critical Infrastructure Protection and Analysis; Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology; Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and Emergency Management/Disaster Recovery. Dr. Chipley served 24 years as a Civil Engineer in the US Air Force and has been consulting since 2001. He is a former adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, where he taught the Infrastructure Security Engineering, Building Security, and Building Information Modeling courses.Dr. Chipley grew up on a farm in Oregon. He is a long-time contributor to cybersecurity for control systems, civil engineer, US Airforce veteran, husband, father, grandfather, outdoor enthusiast, and wine enthusiast. He joins Derek Harp today to discuss his military background and career journey and share his insights and advice. You will not want to miss this episode if you are leaving the military and considering a career in cybersecurity. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Chipley's story and benefit from his breadth of experience!Show highlights:What Dr. Chipley did and studied during the 24 years he spent in the military. Dr. Chipley talks about Shodan.io and what it can do.Some advice about skills and opportunities in the control systems space.How Dr. Chipley benefited from joining the military.Why you can never stop learning in the control systems world.Why women tend to excel in the cyber field.How students can find opportunities to join internship programs.Potential challenges that people in cybersecurity could face.Some of the projects with which Dr. Chipley is currently involved.What can young people do to add to their knowledge and education to increase their value five years from now?Links and resources:(CS)²AIThe PMC GroupMichael Chipley on LinkedInThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: (CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber SecurityEpisode: Encore: Leveraging Your Military Career to Carve Out a Cyber Security Career with Dr. Michael ChipleyPub date: 2023-10-03Dr. Michael Chipley, the Founder and President of the PMC Group, is the guest for today's podcast.Dr. Chipley has over 30 years of consulting experience in the areas of Program and Project Management, Cybersecurity, Energy and Environmental (LEED, Energy Star, and Carbon Footprint); Critical Infrastructure Protection and Analysis; Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology; Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and Emergency Management/Disaster Recovery. Dr. Chipley served 24 years as a Civil Engineer in the US Air Force and has been consulting since 2001. He is a former adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, where he taught the Infrastructure Security Engineering, Building Security, and Building Information Modeling courses.Dr. Chipley grew up on a farm in Oregon. He is a long-time contributor to cybersecurity for control systems, civil engineer, US Airforce veteran, husband, father, grandfather, outdoor enthusiast, and wine enthusiast. He joins Derek Harp today to discuss his military background and career journey and share his insights and advice. You will not want to miss this episode if you are leaving the military and considering a career in cybersecurity. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Chipley's story and benefit from his breadth of experience!Show highlights:What Dr. Chipley did and studied during the 24 years he spent in the military. Dr. Chipley talks about Shodan.io and what it can do.Some advice about skills and opportunities in the control systems space.How Dr. Chipley benefited from joining the military.Why you can never stop learning in the control systems world.Why women tend to excel in the cyber field.How students can find opportunities to join internship programs.Potential challenges that people in cybersecurity could face.Some of the projects with which Dr. Chipley is currently involved.What can young people do to add to their knowledge and education to increase their value five years from now?Links and resources:(CS)²AIThe PMC GroupMichael Chipley on LinkedInThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Christopher Mellon, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, joins Chris Cuomo for a wide-ranging conversation about government bureaucracy and transparency, how intelligence agencies handle unidentified flying objects, and how processes like Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) can serve as a model to make Congress more productive. Mellon goes in depth about why the government has been so secretive about UFOs and UAPs, including the reasons agencies err on the side of classifying material over public disclosure, and how cultural biases affect attitudes toward unexplained phenomenon.   Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Michael Chipley, the Founder and President of the PMC Group, is the guest for today's podcast.Dr. Chipley has over 30 years of consulting experience in the areas of Program and Project Management, Cybersecurity, Energy and Environmental (LEED, Energy Star, and Carbon Footprint); Critical Infrastructure Protection and Analysis; Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology; Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and Emergency Management/Disaster Recovery. Dr. Chipley served 24 years as a Civil Engineer in the US Air Force and has been consulting since 2001. He is a former adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, where he taught the Infrastructure Security Engineering, Building Security, and Building Information Modeling courses.Dr. Chipley grew up on a farm in Oregon. He is a long-time contributor to cybersecurity for control systems, civil engineer, US Airforce veteran, husband, father, grandfather, outdoor enthusiast, and wine enthusiast. He joins Derek Harp today to discuss his military background and career journey and share his insights and advice. You will not want to miss this episode if you are leaving the military and considering a career in cybersecurity. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Chipley's story and benefit from his breadth of experience!Show highlights:What Dr. Chipley did and studied during the 24 years he spent in the military. Dr. Chipley talks about Shodan.io and what it can do.Some advice about skills and opportunities in the control systems space.How Dr. Chipley benefited from joining the military.Why you can never stop learning in the control systems world.Why women tend to excel in the cyber field.How students can find opportunities to join internship programs.Potential challenges that people in cybersecurity could face.Some of the projects with which Dr. Chipley is currently involved.What can young people do to add to their knowledge and education to increase their value five years from now?Links and resources:(CS)²AIThe PMC GroupMichael Chipley on LinkedIn

This edition features stories on the Air Force's continued support of historically black colleges and universities, the second Air Force Week, Kelly Air Force Base experiencing a complete overhaul through the Base Realignment and Closure project, the First Term Airmen Center, and Operation Southern Partner. Hosted by Senior Airman Robbie Arp.

This edition features stories on Airmen from Dover Air Force Base flying a C-5M Galaxy into Iraq for the first time ever for this type of aircraft, two bases becoming one in Hawaii during an Initial Operational Capability ceremony as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) law, what Airmen at Dyess Air Force Base are doing to support Operation Unified Response in Haiti, an elite security team known as the Ravens, who accompany U.S. military supply aircraft into potentially dangerous situations and work to diffuse conflict, and volunteers at Aviano Air Base donating profits from a bake sale to assist earthquake victims in Haiti. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard. Haiti Relief, JTF Haiti

This edition features stories on U.S. Air Force and Army security forces conducting community policing classes for the Afghan National Police [ANP], Joint Base San Antonio forming as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act [BRAC], and how the base will face its energy consumption efficiency challenges, U.S. and Japanese forces working together during the 2nd annual Bilateral Cyberspace Symposium to increase the understanding of cyber warfare, the importance of getting tested for allergies and knowing some medications to help manage them. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

Nation's Environmental Engineer As the nation's environmental engineer, the U.S. Army Corps manages one of the largest federal environmental missions in the United States: Restoring degraded ecosystems Constructing sustainable facilities Regulating waterways and managing natural resources Cleaning up contaminated sites from past military activities The responsibility to deliver environmentally sound projects and services to our customers touches every program within the Corps: Military Programs, Civil Works and Research and Development. The scope and magnitude of environmental issues that the Corps addresses make it stand out among other federal agencies. But it is more than one agency can do on its own, it requires working in partnership with others to ensure our environmental efforts meet the needs of the American public. The Army Corps of Engineers continually partners with other federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions to find innovative solutions to challenges that affect everyone: sustainability, climate change, endangered species, environmental cleanup, ecosystem restoration and more. The Army Corps of Engineers' environmental professionals are key resources for anyone inside or outside the Army family, wherever and whenever environmental solutions are sought. The breadth and depth of skills found within the workforce gives it the ability to seek the best solution to environmental challenges. The seven Environmental Operating Principles, or the Corps' green ethics, are being incorporated into all Corps business lines to achieve a sustainable environment. Restoring Ecosystems The Corps works to restore degraded ecosystem structure, function and dynamic processes to a more natural condition: Through large-scale ecosystem restoration projects, such as the Everglades, the Louisiana Coastal Area, the Missouri River, and the Great Lakes By employing system-wide watershed approaches to problem solving and management for smaller ecosystem restoration projects Constructing Sustainable Facilities The Corps designs and builds sustainable communities and facilities for the Department of Defense by: Incorporating sustainable design criteria into military construction and training lands projects Developing techniques to divert military construction waste from landfills through recycling and finding reuse opportunities Minimizing the use of hazardous materials Establishing the Center for the Advancement of Sustainability Innovations, a one-stop shop for sustainable planning and design expertise. Regulating Waterways and Managing Natural Resources The Corps regulates work in the nation's wetlands and waters, with a goal of protecting the aquatic environment while allowing responsible development. The regulatory program works to ensure no net loss of wetlands while issuing about 90,000 permits a year. With nearly 12 million acres of land and water to manage, the Corps is: Responsible for the well-being of 53 special status species Using Environmental Management Systems to integrate the Environmental Operating Principles into Corps operations to achieve waste reduction, recycling and energy efficiency goals Restoring environmental health to aquatic resources Cleanup and Protection Activities Corps environmental cleanup programs focus on reducing risk and protecting human health and the environment in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Corps manages, designs and executes a full range of cleanup and protection activities, such as: Cleaning up sites contaminated with hazardous, toxic or radioactive waste or ordnance through the Formerly Used Defense Sites program Cleaning up low-level radioactive waste from the nation's early atomic weapons program through the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program Supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by cleaning up Superfund sites and working with its Brownfields and Urban Waters programs Supporting the Army through the Base Realignment and Closure Act program Ensuring that facilities comply with federal, state and local environmental laws Conserving cultural and natural resources Bottom Line The Corps' goal for its environmental mission is to restore ecosystem structure and processes, manage our land, resources and construction activities in a sustainable manner, and support cleanup and protection activities efficiently and effectively, all while leaving the smallest footprint behind. Produced by Mary Cochran. Also available in high definition.

Fort Ord is a former United States Army post on Monterey Bay on the Pacific Ocean coast in California. In its prime, Fort Ord was once one the most coveted military training grounds in the U.S. Founded in 1917, Fort Ord was the first stop for many new recruits in many different wars such as WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. The fort closed in 1994 due to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action. Most of the fort's land now makes up the Fort Ord National Monument, managed by the United States Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Conservation Lands, while a small portion remains an active military installation under Army control designated as the Ord Military Community.For nearly 80 years Fort Ord accommodated a small city of soldiers and housed an arsenal of munitions hidden in underground bunkers all over the property. Today, the training ground is a far cry from what it used to be. The only sounds left at Fort Ord are the winds piling up the sand and the waves breaking them down. Fort Ord is an abandoned place. You will find the full transcript at https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comAs always, I really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to me :Email me episode suggestions to: InterSpanishPodcast@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@interspanishpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcast/about/?ref=page_internalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/interspanish/Listen: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.com/shareTwitter: https://twitter.com/InterSpanishPod

Podcast: CS2AI Control System Cyber Security Association International: (CS)²AIEpisode: 58: Leveraging Your Military Career to Carve Out a Cyber Security Career with Dr. Michael ChipleyPub date: 2022-11-22Dr. Michael Chipley, the Founder and President of the PMC Group, is the guest for today's podcast.Dr. Chipley has over 30 years of consulting experience in the areas of Program and Project Management, Cybersecurity, Energy and Environmental (LEED, Energy Star, and Carbon Footprint); Critical Infrastructure Protection and Analysis; Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology; Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and Emergency Management/Disaster Recovery. Dr. Chipley served 24 years as a Civil Engineer in the US Air Force and has been consulting since 2001. He is a former adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, where he taught the Infrastructure Security Engineering, Building Security, and Building Information Modeling courses.Dr. Chipley grew up on a farm in Oregon. He is a long-time contributor to cybersecurity for control systems, civil engineer, US Airforce veteran, husband, father, grandfather, outdoor enthusiast, and wine enthusiast. He joins Derek Harp today to discuss his military background and career journey and share his insights and advice. You will not want to miss this episode if you are leaving the military and considering a career in cybersecurity. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Chipley's story and benefit from his breadth of experience!Show highlights:What Dr. Chipley did and studied during the 24 years he spent in the military. Dr. Chipley talks about Shodan.io and what it can do.Some advice about skills and opportunities in the control systems space.How Dr. Chipley benefited from joining the military.Why you can never stop learning in the control systems world.Why women tend to excel in the cyber field.How students can find opportunities to join internship programs.Potential challenges that people in cybersecurity could face.Some of the projects with which Dr. Chipley is currently involved.What can young people do to add to their knowledge and education to increase their value five years from now?Links and resources:(CS)²AIThe PMC GroupMichael Chipley on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Join CS2AIJoin the largest organization for cybersecurity professionals. Membership has its benefits! We keep you up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and education. Preroll MembershipOur Sponsors:We'd like to thank our sponsors for their faithful support of this podcast. Without their support we would not be able to bring you this valuable content. We'd appreciate it if you would support these companies because they support us! Network Perception Waterfall Security Tripwire KPMG CyberThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Dr. Michael Chipley, the Founder and President of the PMC Group, is the guest for today's podcast.Dr. Chipley has over 30 years of consulting experience in the areas of Program and Project Management, Cybersecurity, Energy and Environmental (LEED, Energy Star, and Carbon Footprint); Critical Infrastructure Protection and Analysis; Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology; Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and Emergency Management/Disaster Recovery. Dr. Chipley served 24 years as a Civil Engineer in the US Air Force and has been consulting since 2001. He is a former adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, where he taught the Infrastructure Security Engineering, Building Security, and Building Information Modeling courses.Dr. Chipley grew up on a farm in Oregon. He is a long-time contributor to cybersecurity for control systems, civil engineer, US Airforce veteran, husband, father, grandfather, outdoor enthusiast, and wine enthusiast. He joins Derek Harp today to discuss his military background and career journey and share his insights and advice. You will not want to miss this episode if you are leaving the military and considering a career in cybersecurity. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Chipley's story and benefit from his breadth of experience!Show highlights:What Dr. Chipley did and studied during the 24 years he spent in the military. Dr. Chipley talks about Shodan.io and what it can do.Some advice about skills and opportunities in the control systems space.How Dr. Chipley benefited from joining the military.Why you can never stop learning in the control systems world.Why women tend to excel in the cyber field.How students can find opportunities to join internship programs.Potential challenges that people in cybersecurity could face.Some of the projects with which Dr. Chipley is currently involved.What can young people do to add to their knowledge and education to increase their value five years from now?Links and resources:(CS)²AIThe PMC GroupMichael Chipley on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Join CS2AIJoin the largest organization for cybersecurity professionals. Membership has its benefits! We keep you up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and education. Preroll MembershipOur Sponsors:We'd like to thank our sponsors for their faithful support of this podcast. Without their support we would not be able to bring you this valuable content. We'd appreciate it if you would support these companies because they support us! Network Perception Waterfall Security Tripwire KPMG Cyber

The Brooks Air Force Base Security Forces Squadron, San Antonio, will hold an inaugural reunion on Saturday, May 14, starting at 1 p.m. at the Flores Farm at 9886 U.S. 181 N. in San Antonio. Former members can rekindle old friendships while enjoying a catered meal and music provided by a DJ. The 70th Security Forces Squadron was deactivated on April 15, 2011, when the installation was closed based on criteria from the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission. For more information, call Larry Flores at 210-287- 6291.Article Link

Marge Simmons, aka Virginia Margrete Lawson Simmons, is a retired Garrison Manpower Chief in the Resource Management Office of the US Army. She has led the Fort Rucker 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program and is an active member of the Johns Chapel AME Church in Enterprise since 1975, serving in various ministry leadership capacities including Christian Education Director and Choir President. She is also the lovely mother and the greatest inspiration of our host, Jared.  More about our guest:Marge, the 7th of 13 children, considers her childhood home as the innovation headquarters with as many as 8 of the 10 living at home at the same time. She has worked her way to the top in the US Army despite all the setbacks as a woman-of-color during her time. She uses her experience and expertise as a former civil service worker and now an active member of her church and in music clubs to help guide her children and the people around her to use their God-given gifts and talents to make the world a better place------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:1:42 - What Is Innovation?2:33 - Defining "Need"3:55 - How much is enough?6:43 - Working in the Army: keep the staff, staffed8:08 - Thinking through and making critical decisions10:48 - Importance of motivation and recognition11:13 - Familial ties, innovation, and prejudice: making up the foundation  14:58 - Growing up with limited resources18:56 - Switching and finding innovation20:45 - Credit taking: Towards innovation and improvement21:53 - Born and Raised in the South22:37 - Staying true with the approach25:00 - Overcoming the segregation of colors and triumphing over prejudices30:15 - How work experience shapes your views32:18 - Music and it's role in life35:30 - Managers, Leaders, Directors: having balance36:30 - Innovation in music: ad-libs39:30 - Innovation cannot be scripted40:25 - Overcoming fears and stage frights42:56 - Being open to receiving ideas46:30 - Advice to Innovators--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.

Haakon ("Hoken") Williams is the Deputy Director of Committee to Bridge the Gap, a nuclear policy organization that works to improve protections from nuclear risks and assists communities near nuclear facilities and contaminated sites. Haakon has worked with Committee to Bridge the Gap since 2018, including helping produce a series of technical reports on the cleanup of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard that received coverage from the San Francisco Chronicle and NBC Bay Area. The Hunters Point Naval Shipyard was a United States Navy shipyard in San Francisco, California (USA), located on 638 acres (258 ha) of waterfront at Hunters Point in the southeast corner of the city. The U.S. Navy acquired the site in 1940 and they built, repaired, and did maintenance of ships for the U.S. during World War II. Later, the U.S. Navy established the Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory (NRDL) in 1946 at HPS to study the effects of and to develop counter measures from nuclear weapons. NRDL operated until 1969 and conducted studies related to ship shielding, radioactive waste for deep-sea disposal, animal research, radiation detection instrumentation development, and other laboratory studies. NRDL also decontaminated and disposed of some ships involved in nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands. The site currently consists of approximately 866 acres, 446 of which are under water. The base was named redundant as part of the Base Realignment and Closure effort in 1991, and was closed permanently in 1994. Since then the site has been part of a superfund cleanup effort to remediate the leftovers of decades of industrial and radiological use. Parcels have been sold off as they were cleaned up, mostly for condominium development. With Haakon we discuss the history not many people know about, with the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, the effort to try to clean it up, and what they want to do with the area now. Contact and connect with Haakon: contact.cbg@gmail.com Committee to Bridge the Gap: https://www.committeetobridgethegap.org More on HPNS: https://www.committeetobridgethegap.org/category/hunters-point/ https://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/decommissioning/complex/hunters-point-naval-shipyard.html https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco-hunters-point-contamination-cleanup-development/175231/ TetraTech Scandal: https://www.courthousenews.com/developer-sues-tetra-tech-and-feds-over-hunters-point-project/ https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/U-S-sues-Tetra-Tech-over-Hunters-Point-shipyard-13536013.php

On this week's edition of Tipping Point New Mexico Paul interviews Zach Fort of the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association about some bad, anti-gun ordinances that are moving their way through Albuquerque's City Council. You can take action on them here.    Paul and Wally discuss Paul's recent trip to Ohio, flying for the first time since COVID, and the relative openness of Ohio and New Mexico. Then Paul and Wally discuss various issues in education including the different treatment of public and private schools in New Mexico and the seemingly different treatment of conservative areas of the State.    Finally, the issue of Right to Work has been introduced into the US Senate campaign between Mark Ronchetti and Ben Ray Lujan. Wally and Paul discuss, but note that in the best polling available Right to Work is supported even by Democrats on a 2-1 basis.   Finally, Paul recently sat down for a podcast with the Cato Institute to discuss Base Realignment and Closure in Roswell, NM.    --

Frederico Bartels, policy analyst for defense budgeting at The Heritage Foundation, makes the case for another round of base realignment, and how it can help long-term savings at DoD. Nick Sinai, venture partner at Insight Venture Partners, discusses the growing prevalence of AI at the White House, and how federal agencies will incorporate machine learning into their missions. Sammies 2019 finalist Kristen Finne, Senior Program Analyst and Manager at the HHS emPOWER Program, discusses ensuring safety for people on medical devices during power outages, and how data can help those in the path of disaster.

It's time for Congress to start working on the 2020 defense authorization bill, but one annual topic seems to be lying dormant this year. Base Realignment and Closure, or BRAC, is a way for Congress to close excess military bases. The initiative has had trouble getting off the ground since the last round in 2005, despite previous calls from the Defense Department to cut bases. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione talked with Chris Preble, vice president for defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute, about the potential for BRAC in the coming year.

The Base Realignment and Closure process of 2005 shut down 24 military installations across the country and consolidated many more. Fort Bragg grew as a result, adding the U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command.

Representative Smith and Christopher Preble will discuss the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, including their findings from a new article they are copublishing in Strategic Studies Quarterly about BRAC, its impact on defense communities, and the future.For a number of years, the U.S. military — with support of presidents from both parties — has sought congressional authorization to rid itself of excess infrastructure. Unfortunately, Congress continues to stand in the way, often citing concerns about the effect of closures on local communities.In failing to authorize a BRAC round, however, Congress is doing more harm than good. Local communities are deprived of the support and clarity BRAC would provide, and they are denied access to property that could be put to productive use. Our military is forced to allocate resources away from training and equipping our soldiers in order to maintain unnecessary and unwanted infrastructure. Meanwhile, tens of billions of taxpayers’ dollars continue to be wasted.Debate over the BRAC process needs to be better informed by context and a real-world understanding of downstream effects, particularly the less-appreciated way that closing excess facilities positively affects communities. This conversation aims to do just that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Defense Department has decided to take a pass on Base Realignment and Closure in the agency's fiscal 2019 budget request.

Ostrolenk speaks with Christopher Preble, Vice President for Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. Ostrolenk and Preble discuss the recent passage of the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) without provisions for BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure). Preble details the common arguments against BRAC – which likely resulted in its lack of inclusion in NDAA – and the reasons these arguments hold little weight. Even in the event of large-scale military growth, the military would still have nearly 20 percent excess capacity. Secondly, contrary to the claim that maintaining unnecessary military bases protects local communities from economic harm, the repurposing of bases often spurs greater economic activity. Preble concludes by discussing the likelihood of base realignments and closures in 2018 despite the lack of inclusion in NDAA, and the other efforts being undertaken to allow the U.S. military to more efficiently deploy resources while maintaining its war-fighting capabilities. To learn more about Preble's work, visit Cato.org.

The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have much in common, including too many buildings and buildings that are old and in need of fixing up or demolishing. The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process has helped the military when Congress allows it. But the BRAC process might help the VA with its realignment. David Wise, director of physical infrastructure issues at the Government Accountability Office, and Brian Lepore, the GAO's director of defense capabilities and management issues, share the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Susanna Blume, fellow with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses the new push for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

Modernizing the military means closing extraneous bases. Christopher A. Preble discusses an effort to get that process started. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ostrolenk speaks with Kurt Couchman, Vice President of Public Policy at Defense Priorities. Ostrolenk and Couchman discuss the United State's current military operations around the world and what Congress should do to reclaim its war powers. The 2001 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMF) remain the basis for many military operations, although Congress has not given authorization to the President for military action in countries such as Syria and Iraq. Couchman further details the pros and cons of having a sunset clause on the current AUMFs versus repealing and replacing. Lastly, Couchman discusses Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and possible new rounds of BRAC. To learn more about Kurt Couchman and the work of Defense Priorities, visit their website at www.defensepriorities.org.

The last round of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) occurred in 2005. Since then, Congress has repeatedly failed to authorize another one despite well documented evidence of overcapacity from the Department of Defense. Last year, in a thoroughgoing review, the Pentagon concluded that the U.S. military will have 22 percent excess capacity as of 2019. The Army will be carrying the greatest excess overhead—33 percent—while the Air Force will have a 32 percent surplus. The Navy and Marine Corps combined will have 7 percent surplus in 2019. Over the interim years, opponents have given a number of reasons to block another BRAC round, citing a weak economy, or saying that closing bases amounts to inefficient expenditures of public money, or that widespread economic hardship would irreparably affect the civilian support jobs surrounding closed bases. These outcomes need not be so, and proponents have a very different tale to tell based on the careful examinations of previous closures.Join us as our experts survey the political landscape and take a look at the real impact from past BRACs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How would closing a local military base impact Virginia? It's the question on many minds as the U.S. Military continues its downsizing efforts. Today we'll consider if the state would stand to gain more than it loses by embracing BRAC, which stands for Base Realignment and Closure. We'll consider the question today and invite you to weigh in on other issues impacting our region's military community, including a look back at the year since the emergence of ISIS with U.S. Senator, Tim Kaine.

This week Peter Van Doren joins us to explain the economics of decision making in politics. What is public choice theory and how does it explain what happens in a majority rules democracy? Is public choice a type of macroeconomic theory? How does ordering a series of votes change their outcome? What’s rent-seeking? What does the phrase “concentrated benefits and diffuse costs” mean? What’s the median voter theorem and how does it affect our politics in America?Show Notes and Further ReadingKenneth Arrow, Social Choice and Individual Values (book)Anthony Downs, An Economic Theory of Democracy (book)Mancur Olson, The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups (book)James Buchanan and Gordon Tullock, The Calculus of Consent: Logical Foundations of Constitutional Democracy (book)Michael E. Levine and Charles R. Plott, “Agenda Influence and Its Implications” (article)Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) (Wikipedia article)Say’s Law (Wikipedia article)Pareto Efficiency (Wikipedia article) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could closing a local military base actually help Virginia? It's the question on many minds after a recent report was issued by The Commission on Military Installations and Defense Activities. The report suggests that the state would stand to gain more than it loses by embracing BRAC, which stands for Base Realignment and Closure. We'll consider the question today and invite you to weigh in on other issues impacting our region's military community, including newly proposed cuts to military commissaries and the 2015 Pentagon budget.

The last remaining inpatients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center are transferred by ambulance to the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. The transfer time was changed from the original time due to the approaching effects of Hurricane Irene. More than 100 inpatients moved from Walter Reed's wards to Bethesda and the flag was lowered for good at the 102 -year-old Army hospital. The changes to military health care facilities in the national capital region was mandated by the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005 (U.S. Navy video/Released). Hurricane Irene, Irene, Hurricane relief effort, Hurricane Irene 2011

Re-Planning Crystal City As a 21st Century Urban Village April 26, 2011 The 2006 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action hit Arlington, Virginia, hard. The loss of 17,000 Department of Defense employees and 4.2 million square feet of leased space was the equivalent of losing five military bases, and most of the impact was in the Crystal City neighborhood. Developed largely in the 1960s and 1970s, Crystal City contained approximately 30 buildings aged 30 years or more, originally built to GSA specifications that not longer reflected the needs of the market. Arlington developed a plan to remove the older office buildings, add more than 30 new buildings, increase density by more than 60 percent, and substantially improve transportation and the entire urban environment. This discussion will address the planning process, the economic and transportation analyses that served as the basis of the plan, and the innovative financing plan developed to pay for the necessary infrastructure to make the plan a reality.