Podcast appearances and mentions of bradley fighting vehicles

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's new carrier-based drone, President Donald Trump's Golden Dome air and missile defense initiative, and the Army's latest strategy to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, we sit down with Army Veteran SFC John Westlake's Experience, to discuss the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. From its role on the battlefield to how it impacted troops on the ground, John shares firsthand insights from his time in service. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Explore the Legacy Study: Gulf War Veteran & Family Healthhttps://sites.bu.edu/legacystudyThis study seeks to understand the long-term health impacts of Gulf War service on veterans and their families, focusing on reproductive and children's health. Gulf War veterans and their adult children are invited to participate in this groundbreaking research launching in early 2024.Learn more: Legacy StudyFor details, call (617) 358-1345 or email gwrepro@bu.eduLife Wave Patches: https://lifewave.com/kevinsimon/store/products*Here is my recommendations on what patches to get and what has helped me.Ice Wave - this helps with my neuropathy.x39 - this helps me with brain fog and my shakesx49 - helps with bone strengthGludifion - helps get rid of toxinsMerch: https://gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com/Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com Subscribe to the podcast at:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iZtzQqcVtekSPiE3wKa1IiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gulf-war-side-effects/id1573060506

In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, we sit down with Army Veteran SFC John Westlake's Experience, to discuss the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. From its role on the battlefield to how it impacted troops on the ground, John shares firsthand insights from his time in service. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Explore the Legacy Study: Gulf War Veteran & Family Healthhttps://sites.bu.edu/legacystudyThis study seeks to understand the long-term health impacts of Gulf War service on veterans and their families, focusing on reproductive and children's health. Gulf War veterans and their adult children are invited to participate in this groundbreaking research launching in early 2024.Learn more: Legacy StudyFor details, call (617) 358-1345 or email gwrepro@bu.eduLife Wave Patches: https://lifewave.com/kevinsimon/store/products*Here is my recommendations on what patches to get and what has helped me.Ice Wave - this helps with my neuropathy.x39 - this helps me with brain fog and my shakesx49 - helps with bone strengthGludifion - helps get rid of toxinsMerch: https://gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com/Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com Subscribe to the podcast at:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iZtzQqcVtekSPiE3wKa1IiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gulf-war-side-effects/id1573060506

This is the audio portion of youtube. See the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7QJiE1CBY4&ab_channel=WhataHellofaWaytoDie  This week Francis shows off his second hand pickups, watches a Bradley Fighting Vehicle throw hands, and looks for more ways to expand the show.

For review:1. US announces that Israel is in compliance with new National Security Memorandum that assures all aid recipients act in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights laws. Announcement comes the same day as the UNSC Resolution 2728 Vote.2. US Sec Def to Discuss Rafah Operation Alternatives with Israel Def Minister.3. Canada House of Commons votes to pause exports of defense equipment to Israel.  Defence Minister Bill Blair told reporters that the issuing of export permits for military shipments to Israel has been temporarily put on hold. 4. Pakistan employing "intel gathering ship" purchased from China in 2023. China is reported to instrumental in helping the Pakistan Navy modernize.5. Lithuania Aid Package to Ukraine Worth $217 Million. Distribution will occur between 2024 through 2026. Includes ammunition, unmanned aerial vehicles, anti-drone equipment, and training and logistics support.6. Saab to build new ground weapons and missile manufacturing facility in the US. Six unnamed locations are under consideration. Ground breaking in 2024 and production in 2026.7.  Bradley Fighting Vehicles to receive the Elbit Iron Fist Light Decoupled Active Protection System.8. US Army creates the new All Domain Sensing Cross Functional Team (CFT) at Redstone, Alabama. Will be created from the former Assured Positioning Navigation & Timing (APNT) CFT. 

March 5, 2024   Hour 3:  In February 2024, images of a captured intact US Bradley M2A2 infantry fighting vehicle, with its vital equipment removed, circulated on Russian social network. Major Terry Slatic discusses how analyzing these captured vehicles could help Russian engineers identify vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the vehicles' armor, sensors, and electronic systems.  KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson  Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X  Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com  Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 5, 2024   Hour 3:  In February 2024, images of a captured intact US Bradley M2A2 infantry fighting vehicle, with its vital equipment removed, circulated on Russian social network. Major Terry Slatic discusses how analyzing these captured vehicles could help Russian engineers identify vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the vehicles' armor, sensors, and electronic systems.  KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson  Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X  Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com  Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For review:1. US CENTCOM X:26 Feb- CENTCOM Forces destroyed 3 x unmanned surface vessels (USV), 2 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), and 1 x one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in self-defense. 2. From Department of Defense statement (24 Feb): US and UK, with support from allied nations, struck 18 Houthi targets on 24 Feb.Supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand, the strikes focused on 8 x locations in Yemen that held underground weapons storage facilities, drone systems, air defense systems, and missile storage facilities.3. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with American TV (CBS Face the Nation).  Money quote: "A lot of things that we were told by the best of friends initially turned out to not be true-  they said you can't enter the ground war without having enormous complications, they said you can't enter Gaza City, you can't go into the tunnels, it will be a terrible bloodbath.' All that turned out to be not true."4. Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: Israel would increase its strikes on Hezbollah in response to its daily attacks on northern Israel, including amid a potential temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.5. Reportedly (Jerusalem Post)- Post Israel-Hamas War-  Palestinian Technocratic Officials could take over (Palestinian) government management during an initial transitional phase until elections can be held at a later time.6. Nice report on the Iron Sting- a 120mm Precision Mortar system (Mounted)- used by the IDF in combat.7. Hungary Ratifies Sweden NATO Membership. Sweden becomes the 32d NATO Member state. (AT4s and Carl Gs for everyone!)8. Russia-Ukraine War at Year 2: 155mm production, NATO Member GDP, Russia War Economy, & US support.9. Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair:  I've entered into the memorandum of understanding with the Czech Republic, with respect to perhaps acquiring munitions that they currently have in their possession that will enable us to … make them available more rapidly to Ukraine as we ramp up our own production.In addition- Canada will send 800 x SkyRanger R70 Drones to Ukraine worth $70.3 million. 10. US Department of Defense Inspector General: The US Defense Department (US Army) provided Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles, M1 Abrams Tanks, and Patriots Air Defense Systems to Ukraine, without a sustainment plan (for the future).

For review:1. US CENTCOM X:- 14 Feb: CENTCOM Forces conducted four self-defense strikes against 7 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), 3 x  mobile unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV), and 1 x explosive unmanned surface vessel (USV) in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen,.- 15 Feb: US Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), forward deployed to CENTCOM AOR, seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid originating in Iran and bound to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen from a vessel in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28. - 15 Feb: At approximately 1630 local time, an anti-ship ballistic missile was launched from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden. The missile was headed toward MV Lycavitos, a Barbados-flagged, UK-owned and operated bulk carrier. The ship reported no injuries but very minor damage, and continued its voyage.-15 Feb:  Between the hours of 1510 & 2000 local time, CENTCOM Forces conducted two self-defense strike against 3 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. 2. Strikes in Iran target major gas pipelines. Strike on chemical factory outside Tehran also reported. There has been no comment from Israel.3. President Biden expresses hope for stopping (impending) IDF ground operation in Rafah during hostage release negotiations.4. IDF has advanced plan for ground operation in Rafah. Awaiting approval from National Civilian Authorities.5. Ukraine signs defense agreements with Germany & France. Germany to provide 1.1 billion-euro ($1.2 billion) package of military aid, including 36 x howitzers, 120,000 x rounds of artillery ammunition & 2 x air-defense systems.6. US House of Representatives fail to advance (or address) Senate-approved defense funding bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. 7. Ukraine Army faces difficulties in Avdiivka. Russian forces reportedly surround town on three sides.8. Armor Not Dead: Greece Considers Upgrading Leopard I Tank Fleet (500 tanks). Prospective improvements include: introduction of a stronger engine and reinforced suspension; new fire control system; modernized turret; digital open architecture allowing adaption of systems such as an anti-drone weapon station, and the integration of loitering munitions.9. US Army Javelin System: The Light Weight Command Launch Unit (LW-CLU) and the new G-model missile (to be designated the FGM-148G) continue modernization improvement efforts, despite delays.10. US Army will upgrade Bradley Fighting Vehicles with Elbit Systems Iron Fist Active Protective System.  1,242 vehicles- assigned to 9 x  Armored Brigade Combat Teams- will receive the upgrade, during the 8-year effort.11. North Korea test launches new surface-to-sea missile (Padasuri-6) into the Sea of Japan. The missile will enter service with the North Korean Navy. 

HOW THE 2004 MILITARY ACTION UNFOLDED FOR STAFF SGT. BELLAVIA IN FALLUJAH Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia was a squad leader in support of Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. Their mission on the night of November 10, 2004, was to clear a block of 12 buildings, where it was thought six or more insurgents had taken shelter. A Bradley Fighting Vehicle was supposed to provide fire support, but a malfunction on its 25mm cannon meant the platoon would have to kill or capture the anti-Iraqi forces (AIF) without it. WHO CONTROLS THE 450,000 NATIONAL GUARDSMEN? Governor Abbott, Texas Governor, has sued the Biden Administration over the ability to punish guardsmen that did not want to take the COVID Vaccine. It set up a legal challenge about who controls the National Guard when not federalized. Law professor Jason Mazzone at the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, discusses the case and the legal issues involved. This requires a discussion of the Constitution and Militia Clause.

IN THE NEWS Knowing the signs of a stroke can save your life How a Hallmark Movie's Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds THIS WEEK'S GUEST Ivan Abbott Houston, who was a design engineer and test driver of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, MLRS and Humvee Military Vehicle, shares the story of his father, Ivan James Houston, a Buffalo Soldier who served with the 92nd Division in Italy during WWII, and wrote two books and a documentary film about his experiences during and after the war. RAPID FIRE Free career guidance for Veterans from America's top companies U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group Special Guest: Ivan A. Houston.

In June of 2004, Rick entered the US Army.  Four months later he graduated from Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky as a U. S. Calvary Scout.  After graduation he was sent to Fort Hood, Texas for further training in operating and gunning a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.  In December of 2005 Rick was deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Baghdad, Iraq.   On September 1, 2006, Rick was part of a routine military mission in the Abu Ghraib region of Iraq.  While on the mission, the Bradley was hit with an IED and the vehicle was engulfed in flames.  Within 40 hours after the explosion, Rick and his two comrades arrived at the military burn unit at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.  Sergeant Luis Montes, who was the commander of the Bradley, passed away on Sep 7.   Now retired from the Army, Rick gives inspirational talks to anyone who would like to hear his story.  His story, although tragic in parts, is not a story of tragedy.  It is one of being able to get through anything with a positive attitude.  Most importantly, Rick can honestly say he is happier than he has ever been in his entire life.  Find out more at https://www.rickyarosh.net/

In order:1. USMC Osprey crash in Australia.2. Ukraine counteroffensive opinion piece- Washington Post.3. US Army to upgrade Bradley Fighting Vehicles (70).4. Spain to develop and procure fleet of Armored Vehicle (400)- in different variants.5. Pentagon to field large numbers of "attritable" drones in two years under Replicator program.6. INDO-PACOM Commander focused on Directed Energy & Microwave weapons.7. US Army Multi-Function Electronic Warfare - Air Large program testing.8. Iran conducts large EW exercise.9. Indonesia wants S-70M Blackhawks (24).

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic Advisory consultancy join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the week on world markets in the wake of Wagner Group CEO Yevgeny Prigozhin aborted mutiny, how Russia changes as a threat after the chaotic weekend that saw mercenary forces advance to within 125 miles of Moscow, prospect of increased French defense spending and Berlin's plan to invest up to 10 billion euros on ammunition and combat vehicles, lessons from the widespread flight cancellations across the United States as Americans head on vacation before Independence Day, the impact of the new agreement between Spirit AeroSystems management and its union that will yield a 36 percent pay raise, the US Army's decision to select GD Land Systems and Rheinmetall for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Leonardo partners with Hanwha on Advanced Electronically Scanned Array radar technology, China's flight test of a J20 fighter equipped with Chinese-made WS15 engines and what the development means for Comac's C919 airliner, and the FAA's awarding of a special airworthiness certificate to Joby Aviation to allow the company to deliver its first production electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to the US Air Force next year under the Agility contract valued at up to $131 million.

First- Happy Birthday to US Army.  248 years. The Senior US military service- carries the Colors and is Escort to the President.  Here's to 248 more.Stories in order for Episode 133:1. US foreign Military Sales (FMS)- Spain (Excalibur munitions); France (E2C Hawkeye Sustainment Support); & Kuwait (F18 Technical Support). 2. Latest US Security Assistance Package to Ukraine.3. US to send more Bradley Fighting Vehicles & Strykers to Ukraine.4. Netherlands to train Ukraine pilots on F16 fighters.5. UK and Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) nations provide air defense package to Ukraine.6. Estonia defense modernization- both in defense budget increase, armed forces increase, and materiel procurement.7. UK Ajax news (Not Boxer- my mistake).8.  Germany to procure Arrow-3 missile defense system.9. Turkey and Sweden's NATO bid.10. Vietnam may purchase India's Brahmos missile(s).11. Australia Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV).12. US Congress and the US Navy shipbuilding strategy. 

MG James P. Isenhower III & CSM Michael C. Williams, Command Team for “Old Ironsides” the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, sit down with SMA Tilley for a look inside of America's Tank Division. Their explosive conversation captures the history, capabilities, and the world renown firepower for one of the most recognizable divisions in the world. 1st Armored Division “Old Ironsides” 1st Armored Division – America's Tank Division, is an active component, U.S. Army, armored division located at Fort Bliss, Texas, consisting of approximately 17,000 highly-trained Soldiers and with a lethal mix of combat capabilities, including tanks, artillery, attack helicopters, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, transport helicopters and robust sustainment capabilities. Also known as “Old Ironsides,” the 1st Armored Division is commanded by an Army, two-star general, and consists of the division headquarters element, three Armored Brigade Combat Teams, a Combat Aviation Brigade, a Divisional Artillery Brigade; a Division Sustainment Brigade and other separate battalions and units. For more information visit https://home.army.mil/bliss/index.php/units-tenants/1st-armored-division America's Tank Division routinely conducts operations in support of U.S. military geographic combatant commands including AFRICOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, INDOPACOM and SOUTHCOM areas of operation and is currently supporting missions in 20 countries on five continents. Your Next Mission® is a program initiative of the American Freedom Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to serving our Veterans and Families. Your Next Mission® video podcast with host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley features insightful conversation with subject matter experts from the military and civilian communities. It's a place where we can have frank and honest conversation, tackle the tough questions, share stories, and have some fun along the way. Want to watch more of our video podcast? Please scroll through our video library right here on YouTube at @yournextmission . You will have access to stories of Veterasn, Soldiers, Servicemembers, Non-Profits, Leaders, at every level to include live videos shot on location. Or visit our website at yournextmission.org for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/support

A US Pentagon agency has released photos and details of the loading and shipment of Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine for the purpose of fighting Russia. While obviously such shipments can be tracked by governments, including by Russia, does it seem odd that the Biden Administration seems to almost be bragging about the long journey through international waters? Also today, a sad time for the once-neutral Swiss. Finally: a Med Student speaks out against his profession's response to Covid.

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Had fun working on the stories from episode 87 and I hope you enjoy listening.  We start off with an update on the armor platforms that are being committed to Ukraine.  I work a math problem on how to build a US-type armored brigade- measured against the list of platforms that are being committed. Next, we discuss the Bradley training in Germany- by the US- for Ukrainian Soldiers.  Remember last episode, when we discussed that the US is sending 50 BFVs to Ukraine. Next, we talk about Estonia and their increased purchase of KP 155mm SP howitzers.  Also thrown in there- is a story about Japan's aim to increase in defense spending. Finally- a great story about the Sikorsky FLRAA protest that was submitted to the GAO in late December.   

The Bradley Fighting Vehicle is on its way to Ukraine. Fifty of them, to be precise. This armored personnel carrier on tracks is not a tank. Don't call it a tank. Once maligned as a boondoggle that represented everything wrong with Pentagon weapon's programs, the Bradley is now a much desired piece of armor.With us today to suss this all out is Sebastian Roblin. Roblin is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in NBC, Forbes, and—of course—War Is Boring.Angry Planet has a Substack! Join to get weekly insights into our angry planet and hear more conversations about a world in conflict.https://angryplanet.substack.com/subscribeYou can listen to Angry Planet on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or follow our RSS directly. Our website is angryplanetpod.com. You can reach us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/angryplanetpodcast/; and on Twitter: @angryplanetpod.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a long episode (didn't plan it that way though). We had to spend some time on the latest security assistance package to Ukraine. It includes Bradley Fighting Vehicles and a lot of artillery.  In addition, we have three articles from the Breaking Defense website: #1: Discusses the latest armored vehicles heading to Ukraine; #2. A great update on the Army's IVAS program; and #3. A story about the USMC and their Air & Missile Defense effort that includes the Iron Dome system. And as a bonus- some unnecessary commentary from me on why Stryker Formations strive to maintain a light-fighter ethos.

Is this the last episode for 2022?  Could be.  We have three...count them...three back-to-back-to-back stories concerning Lithuania. We also cover the Foreign Military Sale of the Volcano AT Mine System to Taiwan.  In addition, we talk about the growing drama surrounding the Army's Future Vertical Lift- Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program- in which the Bell V-280 Valor was announced as the winner.  Sikorsky has filed a protest to the decision (released earlier this month). This is a story that we will be watching with interest.

Full packed show discussing 3 x FMS to Finland & Qatar. Nice story from National Defense concerning a dismounted cUAS system. And finally, two stories of major end item(s) modernization: B21 Raider Bomber and the potential replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle- also known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). 

In this episode, we talk to Tonya Ogrefe-Neal, the mother of Army Specialist Mason Webber, 22, from Marion, Iowa. S died from injuries sustained while conducting maintenance on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle on September 5, 2019, at Fort Hood, Texas. SPC Webber entered the Army in March 2018 as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle system maintainer. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood in August 2018. He was a son, husband, and father of a daughter born less than two months after he died. Gold Star mom Tonya said, “He was more than just a Soldier. Mason was first, and he was very proud to serve his country. He was always wearing that smile no matter what was going on in his life.”

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, U.S. Army retired, joined the staff of the Association of the U.S. Army, where he serves as vice president of Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Programs. A native of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Dailey enlisted in the Army in 1989 and attended basic training and advanced individual training as an 11B (infantryman) at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his career, Dailey held every enlisted leadership position in the mechanized infantry, ranging from Bradley Fighting Vehicle commander to command sergeant major. Dailey has served with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions stateside and overseas. In March 2009, he was selected as the 4th Infantry Division command sergeant major, where he served as both the command sergeant major of Fort Carson, Colorado, and U.S. Division‐North, Iraq. In 2011, Dailey was selected to serve as the command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Dailey was sworn in as the 15th sergeant major of the Army on Jan. 30, 2015, and relinquished the position on Aug. 9, 2019. In addition to four tours in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, Dailey deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He earned the Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership during the 4th Infantry Division's two‐month Battle for Sadr City in 2008. Dailey is a graduate of class 54 of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and the Command Sergeants Major Course. Dailey holds a Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) from Excelsior College. Dailey has been married to his wife, Holly, for 28 years. They have one son, Dakota.

Alwyn Cashe is an American hero from the Iraq War. After his Bradley Fighting Vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, even though he escaped with minimal injuries, he went back to the burning vehicle seven times to pull his unconscious men to safety before they were consumed by the flames. As a result of his heroic efforts, he died from burns that covered most of his body. All of those burns he received because he risked his life to pull his men to safety. Alwyn is a true American hero. He cared more about saving the lives of others than his own. As Christians, we also need heroes we can admire. We need to know the stories of Christian heroes of the past so we can learn from the example of their lives. Join us as we learn how to follow Christian heroes of the past and how to be one in the present.

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Guest - Christopher Adams  Chris is a US Army veteran who served 13 years on active duty as a communications specialist before being medically discharged in 2009. During his time on active duty, Chris deployed twice to Iraq. His first deployment was to Anbar Province in eastern Iraq from 2004-2005 and his second was to Baghdad during The Surge from 2006-2007. Email: christophernadams@ymail.com What You'll Get From Today's Show Chris tells us a little about his early life growing up and the circumstances that led him to joining the Army. Chris recalls some of his most vivid memories of going through basic training as a slightly older recruit and assignment to his Army career field as a communications specialist. Assigned to a mobile response unit in Washington D.C., you'll hear Chris' experience on the scene at the Pentagon in the days following the 9/11 attacks. Chris shares a little of what life was like for a soldier stationed in South Korea in the early 2000s with 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (1/9IN), 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (2/2BCT). In what was probably a first, 2/2BCT, already forward deployed, was alerted and ordered to deploy from South Korea to Iraq. Chris recalls that period of shock and surprise of getting told the news. Chris relates some of his experiences with 1/9IN in Iraq's volatile Anbar Province during his unit's 2004-2005 combat deployment.  Fresh from his deployment to Iraq, Chris relates his journey straight to a new home in the United States at Fort Carson, Colorado. 1/9IN transforms from a heavy combined arms battalion with Abrams Tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles to a light reconnaissance squadron, now designated 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment (3/61CAV), equipped with only HMMWV (Humvee) trucks and heavy machine guns. Chris describes his experiences during the train up period with 3/61CAV in Colorado and then back to Iraq for what would eventually become a 15-month long deployment to eastern Baghdad in 2006 during The Surge. Chris shares some of his experiences from his second Iraq deployment, explaining how it was different from his previous deployment a year earlier.  Chris reflects back on his Army experiences, some of the strong friendships made, and his sometimes difficult transition back to civilian life after a medical discharge.    Resources Related to the Topics Discussed in Today's Episode 9/11 Inside the Pentagon. A 2016 PBS documentary that tells the story of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon including interviews with survivors and responders.   The U.S. Marines in Iraq, 2004-2005: Into the Fray.  An official publication about the history of the U.S. Marines in Al Anbar Province during 2004-2005 from the Marine Corps University, History Division.     The U.S. Army Campaigns in Iraq: The Surge 2007-2008.  An official publication about the history of the Iraq Surge campaign from the Army Center of Military History available to the public for free.    Ghost Riders of Baghdad by Daniel Sjursen. A book written by another member of 3/61CAV about his experiences during the same 2006-2007 deployment Chris describes in his interview.     If You Want to Support The Podcast Help others find the podcast by writing a positive review on Apple Podcasts! Camp Iron Mountain. 

Stacey starts things off by getting into the thought process behind deciding the right color for a project. From there, he remembers the passing of the first person to break the sound barrier, the legendary Chuck Yeager. Then, its into the mailbag where Stacey answers questions about his preferred metal to work with, why a truck can be one of the best project vehicles to get and one of his closest calls while turning wrenches in the backyard. Finally, Stacey wraps it up with a tale about one of his most unique TV experiences... The Bradley Fighting vehicle.

04APR2003: Two weeks into the invasion of Iraq, SFC Paul Smith was found himself just outside Saddam International Airport tasked with setting up a hasty enemy prisoner of war detention area. His team found a triangular shaped courtyard that would do the trick and they set about checking for enemy soldiers in the area. One end of the courtyard had a metal gate and as soon as some of Smith's Soldiers neared the gate they noticed a substantial enemy force moving on their position. Fire erupted as they notified the rest of their team who were now running to take up defensive positions. Identifying upwards of 100 Iraqi soldiers, SFC Smith called on a nearby Bradley Fighting Vehicle to ram the gate and begin engaging targets. Three M113 Armored Personnel Carriers arrived and joined in the fight with their .50 caliber machine guns to support Smith and his men. Before long, one APC was hit wounding the crew of three. Running low on ammunition, the Bradley was forced to disengage in order to resupply away from the fight. The damaged APC now served as the only heavy machine gun to defend the position. With Iraqi fighters occupying and firing from a nearby tower, Smith's men now faced fire from at least three directions. Recognizing that a retreat could roll up the larger American position, SFC Smith manned the APC machine gun and directed the driver to position the vehicle so he could alternate fire between three enemy strongholds. From the tower to the gate to the walls and back, SFC Smith stood steady at his machine gun repelling an enemy force of over 100. As the battle ended, Smith's machine gun fell silent and he was found dead at his position having suffered thirteen separate bullet wounds in the engagement. SFC Paul Smith's actions allowed his team to hold on in the face of an overwhelming enemy force. His continuous machine gun fire stopped a strong enemy attack in their tracks and saved the lives of countless American Soldiers. For this, SFC Smith would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

TALES OF VALOR HALF-HISTORY: Alwyn Cashe | Alwyn “Al” Cashe told his family that he would never leave one of his soldiers behind in combat. “I told him, ‘Don’t go over there playing a hero. You learn how to duck and come home,”’ his sister, Kasinal Cashe White of Lake Butler told the Orlando Sentinel on Saturday. “He said, ‘I’m doing the job I was trained to do. I have to take care of my boys.”’ After his Bradley Fighting Vehicle caught fire from a roadside bomb Cashe made good on that commitment when he saved 6 soldiers and an interpreter in 3 trips back to the BFV.  Cashe succumbed to the burn injuries he sustained during his rescue. Those who surrounded him at his passing say that he never stopped asking about his soldiers. We honor you on this episode sir and we hope to see you on top of the hill. Thank you to everyone for listening, subscribing/following, commenting/rating/reviewing. http://www.instagram.com/tovpod  

Thunder Run: The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad by David ZucchinoThis selection serves as an introduction to this fine book. Purchase the book at your favorite book seller or Audible. Overview of the book. In one of the boldest gambles in modern military history, just three battalions and fewer than a thousand men launched a violent thrust of tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles into the heart of a city of 5 million people and, in three bloddy days of combat ended the Iraqi war. Thunder Run is the story of the surprise assault on Baghdad-one of the most decisive battle in American combat history-by the Spartan Brigade, the Second Brigade of the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized). More than just a rendering of a single battle, Thunder Run is a candid account of how soldiers respond under fire and stress and how human frailties are magnified in a war zone.

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast we bring you the latest from the 32nd annual Surface Navy symposium in Washington DC; we talk about air defence systems and how they work; we discuss the US Army's decision to cancel OMFV solicitation, and, looking forward to India hosting its biennial DefExpo next month, consider whether the country is ready to tackle its huge list of not-too-competently managed procurements. News Round-up (00:45)VP Content Tony Skinner discusses an interesting opinion piece by The Geobukseon on India's procurement practices. With the DefExpo 2020 exhibition being held in Uttar Pradesh early next month, The Geobukseon considers whether and how India will be able to manage its morass of defence procurements, which have negatively affected the armed forces in past decades. Reporter, Land Flavia Camargos Pereira gives an insight into the US Army's decision to terminate the current acquisition process for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). This followed the receipt of only a single bid in the competition to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Deep dive – Air Defence Systems (16:25)  Following the catastrophic events of 6 January, which confirmed that a Russian-made, Iranian- operated Tor-M1 system was responsible for the Ukrainian airliner crash near Teheran, Director of Analysis Matthew Smith and Senior Analyst Ilker Aktasoglu discuss how air defence systems are operated, what are challenges the industry is currently facing, the pressures operators are under, and what fail-safes are in place. Surface Navy Symposium and interview with Lockheed Martin (30:00) VP Content Tony Skinner chats to Senior Editor, Naval Richard Thomas who was on the floor of the 32nd annual Surface Navy Symposium in Washington DC last week.The biggest stories from the naval domain include the Maritime Strike Tomahawk, which is no longer expected to achieve its milestone this year following a delay in achieving initial operational capability; and the UK RN which will see its fleet escort numbers dropping in the next years as the build schedule for the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates struggles to keep pace with the planned out-of-service dates of the ageing Type 23 class.Richard also speaks to VP of Naval Combat and Missile Defence systems at Lockheed Martin, Jim Sheridan, about ship self-defence systems.This episode was produced and recorded by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest.

When there’s fixation or grasping about “this is right, that is wrong”, all intelligence stops, all insight stops, let alone equanimity that was already the case until we interrupted it with our dumb ideas about things. Look at the very feeling of the tension of warfare or the extreme version of anger or rage that sometimes is solidified in the form of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Look at that closely. Look at the impulse to go to war with others or go to war with oneself. Find a way to observe that. Sit down and look and see if there is someone who makes war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkez__jz5gI

Welcome Back! It is time to talk about some new uses of robotics in Military equipment and how researchers are looking at Virtual Reality for Pedestrian Commuters. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Related Articles: Military Equipment -- the Future is On our Door Step Walking through Virtual Reality to Work --- Automated Machine-Generated Transcript: Craig Peterson  Hey, welcome back Craig Peterson here on WGAN. Online of course at Craig Peterson dot com you can watch me by going to Craig Peterson dot com as well. You can see the video of today's show here me in the studio, doing it all by myself hitting all the buttons and moving things around. busy busy times. And we got these two articles here that I really, really wanted to get to right now. And so that's exactly what we are going to do. This is kind of interesting. If you have been watching what's been happening over in Syria, and you see that there are the US troops, Syrian troops, Turkish troops, and Russian troops. Okay, this is a very interesting problem. I'm going online right now as we're talking because I wanted to pull up this other article that I read this week. And let me see here. I think I can pull this up. I'm going to show you this picture over on over on the display. So always takes a second right. And I will pull it up, but Russia has a tank over in Syria right now. And they've had it there for a little bit. Okay. And Okay, here we go. Okay, I got a picture of the tank. Let me pull it up. Okay, so if you're watching this on video, you'll see the tank up there right now. But this is a remote control tank and if you look at it, I got I tell you it looks pretty substantial. It's got a pretty heavy gun on it. That's definitely bigger than I don't know might be a 20. Mike Mike definitely bigger than a 50 Cal. It's got looks like for larger tubes, which are probably for surface-to-air-missiles, and for smaller tubes in my BRP. Geez. But this is a picture of the robot tank that's been used by Russia over in Syria. And it was supposed to be leap forward for Russia. But it just plain old did not work. Well. It's had a lot of problems. It didn't fight well. And they revealed it and tested it. It's called a year on nine by the way, and it is remote controlled. They admitted that it didn't meet their requirements. Okay. It's modern Russian combat unmanned ground vehicles, UGV. They're not able to perform the assigned tasks in the classical types of combat operations. In other words, once it hit the ground in Syria, it just didn't work right for them. James, you know who James is right? That's the big military contractor review company that said the system had demonstrated high performance in an operational environment. But Russia came out with a statement that they just plain old didn't agree with it. And there are a lot of these that are in development right now. DARPA, which is our US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has been developing things like this tank, and also some armored vehicles that are operationally or what they're doing is they're calling these optionally ma'am like the Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement. And Russia has been much more aggressive towards developing These UGV is unmanned ground vehicles than the US has. But it's interesting to look at, but they were an absolute failure. So now getting to this article that appeared in Ars Technica, this is a picture I'm holding up the article here to the camera. For those who want to see it. You can also see it at Craig Peterson dot com. But on October 18, they announced that there were four companies that have been selected to build the prototype light robot, robotic compact vehicles for the US Army. These are non-developmental prototypes. And what that means is they're based on existing technologies, and they need to be deployable immediately, you know, while it's gonna take a while to ramp up production, but it needs to be something that can be deployed very, very quickly. there we're calling it the robotic combat light vehicle to next-generation combat vehicle. We want these things to be manned or completely remote controlled. For companies that were chosen to develop these first prototypes RHDT Global Oshkosh defense QNQ and Textron. They've already got some combination ground vehicle robotic systems. It's going to be interesting. Textron is based on how one house rips RM five. Have you seen this thing, by the way, the rip saw em five, look it up online and do a search on doc go for the rip saw all one-word RIPSAWM five. These things are amazing. And by the way, one of them was used in fast and furious. Do you remember that thing? It had a just like a tank. It had tracks And it moved really, really fast and could go over almost anything. There was a TV show that kind of featured these guys how and how very cool stuff they've, they've also got backwards backwoods I should say, wheelchairs, so the people that are paraplegic or even in some cases quadriplegic, potentially, but paraplegic, and they had don't have use of their legs can go hiking in the woods because it's kind of a mini tank that they're sitting on top of how and how just amazing what they're doing. Textron is partnering with FLIR and of course they make sensors and cameras, infrared stuff, so it's going to be interesting to see what comes with that I'll kind of keep an eye on this one as well. Our Robo tank I do like this. This picture is obviously an artist rendering although, you know, obvious, right? It looks like it's a real tank sitting in the woods. The next thing time into this our next article, and this is about Microsoft. I think this one is the coolest hack also from Ars Technica this week. They're calling this their dream Walker. And it's a virtual reality system. And right now you have to wear Let me see, I'll pull this picture. Oh, I don't have this picture handy. But it's absolutely amazing. Because it's so huge. Okay, right now the guy has to wear this big backpack. He has to wear a special helmet. There are special transceivers on him but you know, watch this, this is going to end up being on a smartphone. In fact, the rumors are that the iPhone 11 that'll be coming out next year. They might not make it into the I mean the 12 the coming out next year, might not make it into the iPhone 12 might be the iPhone 13 unless they skip that number. They are Developing Apple's developing some very cool glasses that have full VR functions. So with this, the researchers and Microsoft have developed some with some VR, which is virtual reality technologies. And it lets you remain fully immersed in a virtual world while you're in public places traveling on foot. So think about this for a minute. If you're walking to work in this city, you can actually be involved in this virtual environment. While you are still, according to Microsoft safely navigating a given route in real-world environments such as a daily walk to work, while seeing themselves strolling a different VR world such as a city, they're choosing. Very, very cool. So this is in their research division. They actually have a prototype that is working, and this is something I think we could expect in the future. They're saying that any Potential obstacles the user encounters while traversing real space are recorded by real-time sensing technologies in the VR operettas including a dual GPNGP deal band, GPS sensor to RGB depth cameras and a Windows mixed reality provided relative world track. In other words, roadblocks, post boxes that might be in the middle of the sidewalk. All of those are going to appear in your VR world automatically. So you know, to navigate around them. Moving carts, everything very, very cool. So that's coming our way. And I'm coming your way again. Here. In our final segment, we're going to talk about a Facebook lawsuit and vulnerabilities that we are not addressing in our businesses when it comes to apps. So stick around you're listening to Craig Peterson on WGAN and online Of course, Craig peterson.com. Transcribed by https://otter.ai --- More stories and tech updates at: www.craigpeterson.com Don't miss an episode from Craig. Subscribe and give us a rating: www.craigpeterson.com/itunes Follow me on Twitter for the latest in tech at: www.twitter.com/craigpeterson For questions, call or text: 855-385-5553

Jorge Castro is a community manager employed by VMware to help keep the Kubernetes project running smoothly. He joins Adam and Craig to talk about the programs run by SIG Contributor Experience, the difference between supporting contributors and end users, and the recent steering committee election. Do you have something cool to share? Some questions? Let us know: web: kubernetespodcast.com mail: kubernetespodcast@google.com twitter: @kubernetespod Chatter of the week The Jordan Luck Band The Exponents Snippets from Who Loves Who The Most, Victoria and Why Does Love Do This To Me News of the week Kubernetes Steering Committee election results Envoy proxy journey report October updates to the StackRox Security Platform Protecting Kubernetes against a Billion Laughs attack by Stackrox Billion laughs attack on Wikipedia Open Source in VMware Tanzu Project Contour moves IngressRoute to HTTPProxy Sloop from Salesforce Kontena Lens: free desktop app GKE master on-prem routing AKS managed identity Envoy proxy perforamcne on Kubernetes by Ambassador Announcing Kubernetes Community Days WeaveWorks GitOps Manager and WKSctl Transmogrify Kubernetes APIs by David Young Links from the interview About Jorge Castro 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment John Wick horse scene (Ok, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, not horses) From Ubuntu to Heptio Community episodes & community managers: Episode 27 with Sarah Novotny Episode 1 with Paris Pittman Kubernetes Slack bot Contributor Experience properties: YouTube Office hours (and calendar) Meet our Contributors Kubernetes subreddit Kubernetes Users mailing list - now archived discuss.kubernetes.io Ask Ubuntu SIG Contributor Experience End user content: KEP for setting up discuss.kubernetes.io Proposal with steering for end user committee Kubernetes Failure Stories Kubernetes tag on Stack Overflow Bots fixing bugs, merging and celebrating with no humans needed Humans Need Not Apply WG Kubernetes Infrastructure Kubernetes Steering Committee 2019 Steering committee election Election process: no electioneering Condorcet method Three “chop wood/carry water” winners were elected Jorge himself was also a recipient! Self-organised community: “Kubeyland” Disneyland trip Cloud Native Rejekts Jorge and his many friends all hang out on #sig-contribex on Slack and the kubernetes-sig-contribex mailing list Jorge Castro on Twitter

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.

Flyover Politik Podcast 7-5-19 Today’s Show: 1- Salute to America: Media boycott, papers run articles on how America sucks, NYT pushes video defining the level of America suck, Left leaners push for rain, whip out every evil reference to describe Bradley Fighting Vehicles ( not tanks dipshits) and in the end it was a cool salute to the military 2- Betsy Ross Media pull out proof that everything is racist when you want it to be, Philly store sells out of flags and 9 line is co opting the flag to say FU 3- Andy NGO attack… CNN discredits now twitter allows fake news and conspiracies that he had himself beaten 4- Border Wars: Hispanic Pastors smack AOC lies down but Omar and Talib come in on the CPB are racist theme though 51% ARE LATINO! 5- News and Social Media Nuggets Prof says dox CPB and ruin their lives South Dakota politicians demand Diversity Centers stop being funded by taxpayers Ohio school district removes ten commandment plaque that has displayed for 100 years due to atheist suing them and demanding 1Mil in legal fees Desmond Amazing mother lashes out that her kid that she takes and allows to DRAG in GAY BARS is now being hit on by MAP’s .. she blames conservative media for her poor parenting Toy story removes cartoon scene of casting couch Menus are misogynistic This Is America another example of normalization of Antifa by CNN Next Show 7-11-19

Bro History The Pentagon Wars The Bradley Fighting Vehicle was one of the most controversial military projects in U.S military history due to its high cost and safety issues. A book titled, “The Pentagon Wars” by James G Burton, highlighted many of the problems with the Bradley and it was so eye-opening that HBO produced a movie adaption starring Kelsey […] The Pentagon Wars szamotah

Chapter 150: "The Best of 2018" Adam Morgan (Hopesfall), Matt Traxler (Steadfast Records), Ryan Parrish (In Parallel), and Josh Hersom (The Cycle podcast) join me to discuss their favorite albums of 2018. Bryan's Top 30 Records of the Year: https://themeltdownmusic.com/2018/12/20/top-30-of-2018/ Bryan's Top 30 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1215930345/playlist/0yh6BO0WMVWx1XZXbOKEfA?si=MN-spnI0Tou4d-1UGi-yYQ Chapter 150 Music: Good Game - "Supercollider? I Just Met Her" Hopesfall - "Bradley Fighting Vehicle" Brandtson - "Things Look Brighter" In Parallel - "New Fire" Deafheaven - "Honeycomb" Pianos Become the Teeth - "Bitter Red" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

“You’ll find there is room for us all” In May 1988, at the age of 20, McVeigh graduated from the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. While in the military, McVeigh used much of his spare time to read about firearms, sniper tactics, and explosives.[16] McVeigh was reprimanded by the military for purchasing a "White Power" T-shirt at a Ku Klux Klan protest against black servicemen who wore "Black Power" T-shirts around a Military installation, primarily Army. He was a top-scoring gunner with the 25mm cannon of the Bradley Fighting Vehicles used by his 1st Infantry Division. He was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, before being deployed on Operation Desert Storm. Speaking of his experience in Kuwait in an interview before his execution, documented in McVeigh's authorized biography American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh & the Tragedy at Oklahoma City, he stated he decapitated an Iraqi soldier with cannon fire on his first day in the war and celebrated. He said he was later shocked to be ordered to execute surrendering prisoners and to see carnage on the road leaving Kuwait City after U.S. troops routed the Iraqi army. McVeigh received several service awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Kuwaiti Liberation Medal. McVeigh aspired to join the United States Army Special Forces . After returning from the Gulf War, he entered the selection program, but washed out on the second day of the 21-day assessment and selection course for the Special Forces. McVeigh decided to leave the Army and was honorably discharged in 1991. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_McVeigh Editorial -Chase- Public Access America There comes a point I think when it should be mentioned, public access America does not believe violence and anger are ever the solution. We were created in and of the ideals that information is the real power. That being said, the frustration with situations in which a group, race, ANY, are singled out and treated with disregard of laws should be held accountable. We the people have a power that is being hidden away from us by magician politicians that believe and maybe rightfully that we can be silenced. Your silence is their victory, as the writer of this I think McVeigh was right in believing that the attacks at Ruby ridge and Waco went horribly wrong. His shock and outrage were a normal reaction, I do believe as an opinion that his actions were also horribly incorrect. Violence in anyway only provokes violence and justifies the divide. Information Sourced From; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waco_siege Body Sourced From: https://youtu.be/c9ivBpLrWjI Public Access America 
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The deadline to fund the government has passed and only one section of the government was funded in full for 2017: Military Construction and the Veteran's Administration. In this episode, analyze the wisdom of the military construction projects that are soon to begin and learn about the rest of the law that extended current funding for eleven out of twelve sections of our government until December 9th. Also in this episode, Jen admits a big mistake, an outline of the "9/11 victims bill", some suggestions to help you research your Election Day ballot, and the longest Thank You segment in Congressional Dish history. Please support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Bill Highlighted In This Episode H.R. 5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriates Act 2017 and ZIKA Response and Preparedness Act Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 $7.2 billion for more than 200 military construction projects $177 million will go towards NATO facilities Funds can't be used to pay property taxes in foreign countries Any projects in Japan, a NATO country, or in countries that border the Arabian Gulf worth more than $500,000 must be awarded to United States firm or be awarded to a partnership including United States firms Money can't be used to close or realign the base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba No money can be used to create space within the United States for current prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. Department of Veterans' Affairs Provides over $103 billion for Veteran's benefits Provides approximately $56 billion for the Veteran's Administration and veteran's medical expenses. Provides approximately $7.2 billion in additional funding for private health care for veterans. Adds whistleblower protections and procedures Whistleblowers will submit paperwork to their supervisor; if the supervisor finds it to be legit, the whistleblower will be informed of transfer opportunities. Whistleblowers will have to provide their name and contact information A central whistleblower office will handle all whistleblower complaints, and will have a hotline for anonymous complaints Supervisors can be suspended and/or removed for failing to act on a whistleblower complaint, restricting an employees ability to file a complaint, or conducting a negative peer review or retaliating against a whistleblower. Supervisors who are suspended or removed can have their bonuses denied or rescinded. Includes $1.5 billion for Hepatitis C drug, which is $840 million above the request Zika Response & Preparedness $394 million, available until September 30, 2017, will be put in the "Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund" and be used for: Stockpiles of "products purchased" Purchase of and insurance for motor vehicles in foreign countries Construction, alteration, or renovation of "non-federally owned facilities" at State and local laboratories From Explanatory Statement: "Within the funds provide for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a robust level of funding is intended to support mosquito control efforts conduct by State, county, or municipal programs, including mosquito control districts." $387 million, available until September 30, 2017, will be used for: To response to Zika "and other vector-borne diseases domestically and internationally" To develop and purchase vaccines For health care for mothers and children To reimburse States for health care costs related to Zika that aren't covered by private insurance For projects in Puerto Rico and other territories for mothers and children $152 million, available until September 30, 2017, will be used for: Zika research Vaccine development $145 million will go to "Global Health Programs" for: Mosquito control (spraying) Vaccines The money can be donated to the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, the Pan American Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the Food and Agriculture Organization Money is prohibited from being spent on "the Grand Challenges for Development" program $15 million will go to the State Department $10 million will go to USAID Money can be used by Dept. of Health and Human Services, the State Department, and USAID to hire people to "perform critical work relating to Zika response" The hires will be exempt from some Federal laws (Sections 3309-3319) The money can be transferred to and merged with other accounts as long as Congress is informed Continuing Appropriations Extends current funding for the other 11 divisions of government until December 9, 2016. $174,000 is appropriated for the family of former Rep. Mark Takai Explanatory Statement for H.R. 5325 Missile Defense Fully funded an Aegis Ashore missile defense site in Deveselu, Romania and a second site at Redzikowo, Poland. "European Reassurance Initiative" Announced in 2014, EIR is designed to increase" the presence and joint training activities of U.S. military forces in Europe". The Department of Defense requested four times the money for ERI for 2017; they want an increase from $789 million in 2016 to over $3.4 billion. The request would support 5,100 active and reserve personel in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) More than double requested for "Improved Infrastructure", from $89 million in 2016 to $217 million in 2017. Explanatory Statement: “Although ERI military construction funding was originally intended to be a one-time only investment, the evolving nature of the threat has prompted the DoD to expand its plans for investing in military construction to support the continual presence of U.S. rotational military forces in Europe, increased training activities with European allies, and the prepositioning of Army combat-ready equipment in Poland to support and armored brigade combat team.” Plans include a $200 million facility for prepositioning Army combat brigade equipment in Poland and nine Air Force projects in Germany that will cost $260 million. Huge increase in funding for "Enhanced Prepositioning", from $57.8 million in 2016 to $1.9 billion in 2017. S. 2040: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) "International terrorism" Does NOT include any act of war No Immunity for Foreign States "A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States in civil cases, seeking money, for injuries, damage to property, or deaths occurring in the United States and caused by an "act of international terrorism in the United States" or "acts of the foreign state, or of any official, employee, or agent of that foreign state while acting within the scope of his or her office"...regardless of where the act occurred. A foreign state can not be sued for negligence Stay of the Civil Action The Attorney General can intervene and stop or delay the civil action against a foreign country. The Attorney General can do this by granting unlimited stays of 180 day periods. The court can delay the proceeding against a foreign state for 180 days if the State Department "certifies that the United States is engaged in good faith discussions with the foreign state defendant" in an attempt find a resolution. The court must grant "an extension" if the State Department says the U.S. is still "engaged in good faith discussions" Applicability Applies to injuries caused to a person, property, or business on or after September 11, 2001. Sound Clip Sources Hearing: Oversight of the European Reassurance Initiative, House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, July 13, 2016. Witnesses: Major General David Allvin: J-5, US Air Force, US European Command (EUCOM) Rachel Ellehuus: Principal Director, Europe & NATO Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense Tom Tyra: G-3/5/7, US Army Timestamps & Transcripts {06:10} Chairman Vicky Hartzler (MO)- "Foremost of these challenges is a resurgent Russia." {08:12} Rep. Jackie Speier (CA)- "Recent events in Europe have underscored this threat. For example, Russia has occupied Crimea and has fomented the continuing separatists struggle in eastern Ukraine. Across Europe and in particular along Russia’s border, the threat of Russian intervention is on many people’s minds." {11:45} Major General David Allvin - "The strategic environment in Europe has changed drastically over the past 30 months. One of the key reasons for the growing instability has been Russian malign influence, coercion, and aggression against NATO allies and other partner nations. Since the illegal annexation of Crimea and the Russian activity in the Donbass region of Ukraine, the potential for Russia to further advance their military adventurism into NATO countries has demanded a strong response. We at U.S. European Command have been working to assure our allies that our commitment to Article 5 of the Atlantic Treaty is iron clad." {15:59} Rachel Ellehuus- "The three challenges that I see post-Warsaw, and as we continue to think about the future of ERI, are, firstly, institutional adaptation—we need to find a way to make NATO more agile in terms of its decision making, command structure, and defense planning; secondly, defense investment—and that’s not just monetary but also in terms of political will—we need to encourage folks to continue to increase their defense spending and to support operations both within the European and transatlantic theater and further afield; and finally, we need to combat internal political challenges and resist those who seek to divide us or undermine the international security order." {18:10} Major General David Allvin -"We find that within the European theater, we see a more aggressive Russia that is influencing on the periphery states of NATO, and so given the current correlation of forces that might exist in a conflict, specifically with the United States, we do not have nearly the forces we had after 25 years of the degradation of the forces in Europe. This has been understandable because there have been other national-security priorities that have actually taken precedence in other parts of the world. However, we find ourself now with smaller number of forces from all services, as well as the appropriate equipment, in order to be able to field and to respond to any other Russian aggression, and I would say that what ERI has done is it is rapidly enabled us to reverse that trend." {20:35} Rachel Ellehuus -"So we’ve seen the French carrier, Charles de Gaulle, deploy in the Middle East to help us with some of our stress on our naval and maritime Forces, we’ve seen cooperative arrangements to use one another’s bases, and we’ve seen host nations stepping up. So when we send our forces to the Baltic states, host nations such as Poland and the Balts are stepping forward to provide that infrastructure and support." {26:40} Rep. Jackie Speier -"You had indicated to me privately that the troops that we will have stationed as part of ERI would be engaged in military exercises, and you had suggested that the numbers may be as high as a hundred per year, some smaller, some larger. How many of these are air shows?" Major General David Allvin: "Ma’am, I actually wouldn’t put an air show in the—" Rep. Speier: "Good." Major General Allvin: "—category of exercise. When we refer to these exercises, and when I say a hundred, some of these are small, maybe company-level exercises, but these are building that understanding that cohesion at the unit level, and I would say those are the most prolific. However, with the initial funding we’ve been able to receive through ERI, we’re able to have exercises at the larger level, the battalion level and above, which really help us understand the inner operability between formations, because we understand that U.S. European Command will not be the sole entity that will have to defend against Russian aggression; we will be fighting with our allies and partners in the region. And so these broader exercises, these higher-level exercises, really enhance that confidence to be able to fight and maneuver and do combined-armed warfare beyond just the United States but in the coalition." {29:33} Tom Tyra -"In the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, you would see 80 M1 tanks and 140 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 18 artillery systems, a number of mortar systems and smaller pieces of equipment. So we would end up with that plus the support vehicles that enable that to fight. Then, there would be a rotating brigade that would bring identical sets of equipment. As you delivered the Fires Brigade, you would expect, a another hundred or so artillery systems, either tube or rocket launched to be added to that Fires Brigade." {52:16} Rep. Beto O’Rourke (TX) - "What are the potential risks of this strategy? What could go wrong?" Major General David Allvin: "So, you actually touched on it very well, Congressman, is that there is an escalation risk here." Suggested Congressional Dish Episodes Topic: Ukraine CD067: What Do We Want in Ukraine? CD068: Ukraine Aid Bill Topic: Syria CD041: Why Attack Syria? CD108: Regime Change Topic: Drug Prices for the Veteran's Administration CD107: New Laws & Veterans' Health Care Additional Reading Congressional Report: The 9/11 "28 pages" (previously classified) Article: Fanning: Continuing Resolution Could Snarl European Reassurance Initiative Efforts by Jen Judson, Defense News, October 2, 2016. Article: Budget deal avoids government shutdown, finalizes next year's VA budget by Leo Shane III, Military Times, September 28, 2016. Article: Mylan will help more patients pay for it's EpiPen. Why that's bad news for healthcare by Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, August 25, 2016. Article: A Permanent Fund That Could Help Fight Zika Exists, But It's Empty by Alison Kodjak, NPR, June 3, 2016. Op-Ed: Russia's got a point: The U.S. broke a NATO promise by Joshua R. Itzdowitz Shifrinson, Los Angeles Times, May 30, 2016. Defense Dept. Report: European Reassurance Initiative, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, February 2016. Article: The Same Pill That Costs $1,000 in America Sells for $4 in India by Ketaki Gokhale, Bloomberg, December 28, 2015. Fact Sheet: The European Phased Adaptive Approach at a Glance by Kingston Reif, Arms Control Association, posted May 1, 2013. 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Army Sgt. Rodney A. Murray, 28, of Ayden, N.C.; Died May 9, 2004 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom, assigned to the 351st Military Police Company, Army Reserve, Ocala, Fla.; killed May 9 when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle and his military vehicle collided between Baghdad and Scania, Iraq. Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections. Special Guest: Paul Sutliff, author of "Stealth Jihad Phase 2: Infiltrate American Collegesand Assistant Editor at The Brenner Brief. This book answers the following questions. Are the Muslim Brotherhood here in America? Why should I care if they are? Are they really on my college campus? So what groups does the Muslim Brotherhood have on college campuses? They are here! What do I do? The writer made this book so you can check his sources for yourself. http://www.amazon.com/Stealth-Jihad-Phase-Infiltrate-American-ebook/dp/B00ED4809W http://www.brennerbrief.com/author/paulsutliff/ It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic! You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word

Army Sgt. Rodney A. Murray, 28, of Ayden, N.C.; Died May 9, 2004 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom, assigned to the 351st Military Police Company, Army Reserve, Ocala, Fla.; killed May 9 when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle and his military vehicle collided between Baghdad and Scania, Iraq.Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.Special Guest: Paul Sutliff, author of "Stealth Jihad Phase 2: Infiltrate American Collegesand Assistant Editor at The Brenner Brief.This book answers the following questions. Are the Muslim Brotherhood here in America? Why should I care if they are? Are they really on my college campus? So what groups does the Muslim Brotherhood have on college campuses? They are here! What do I do?The writer made this book so you can check his sources for yourself.http://www.amazon.com/Stealth-Jihad-Phase-Infiltrate-American-ebook/dp/B00ED4809Whttp://www.brennerbrief.com/author/paulsutliff/It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word

Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us about Spc. Andrew Lamkin, a combat medic, "With another Soldier’s help, he dragged PV2 McCauley to a sector of the rooftop that seemed safer and less exposed. Upon reaching it, however, SPC Lamkin and his patient were immediately taken under heavy rifle and RPG fire from insurgent gunmen across the street. Without regard to his own safety, SPC Lamkin used his own body as a shield, and began to stabilize his seriously wounded comrade as withering fire raked the rooftop around him. SPC Lamkin realized that PV2 McCauley was unconscious and choking on his own blood. He quickly opened the casualty’s airway using a “J-tube,” enabling him to breathe although he was unconscious. The enemy continued to hammer the rooftop with RPG and rifle fire, but Lamkin shielded PV2 McCauley’s body with his own. Securing the “J-tube” with 550-cord in order to move his patient, SPC Lamkin called for the evacuation vehicle. Before he could evacuate the casualty, however, SPC Lamkin helped carry him over a four-foot high wall, under fire, and then down three flights of stairs to the evacuation vehicle - an impressive show of stamina and strength. On the ground floor, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle tasked to evacuate PV2 McCauley backed up to the door. As the wounded Soldier’s squad placed him in the Bradley, SPC Lamkin continued to scan for insurgent fighters. He identified two that were repositioning to interdict the MEDEVAC vehicle, and killed them both with accurate rifle fire. SPC Lamkin demonstrated his expert marksmanship, medical skills and conspicuous gallantry; he is truly the epitome of the combat medic." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us about Spc. Andrew Lamkin, a combat medic, "With another Soldier’s help, he dragged PV2 McCauley to a sector of the rooftop that seemed safer and less exposed. Upon reaching it, however, SPC Lamkin and his patient were immediately taken under heavy rifle and RPG fire from insurgent gunmen across the street. Without regard to his own safety, SPC Lamkin used his own body as a shield, and began to stabilize his seriously wounded comrade as withering fire raked the rooftop around him. SPC Lamkin realized that PV2 McCauley was unconscious and choking on his own blood. He quickly opened the casualty’s airway using a “J-tube,” enabling him to breathe although he was unconscious. The enemy continued to hammer the rooftop with RPG and rifle fire, but Lamkin shielded PV2 McCauley’s body with his own. Securing the “J-tube” with 550-cord in order to move his patient, SPC Lamkin called for the evacuation vehicle. Before he could evacuate the casualty, however, SPC Lamkin helped carry him over a four-foot high wall, under fire, and then down three flights of stairs to the evacuation vehicle - an impressive show of stamina and strength. On the ground floor, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle tasked to evacuate PV2 McCauley backed up to the door. As the wounded Soldier’s squad placed him in the Bradley, SPC Lamkin continued to scan for insurgent fighters. He identified two that were repositioning to interdict the MEDEVAC vehicle, and killed them both with accurate rifle fire. SPC Lamkin demonstrated his expert marksmanship, medical skills and conspicuous gallantry; he is truly the epitome of the combat medic." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Matt from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly collaboration to bring the inspirational, true stories of the men and women fighting for us around the world to the radio. This week, Matt focused on SGT 1st Class Paul Ray Smith, the only soldier to win the Congressional Medal of Honor in the war in Iraq so far, For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4 April 2003. On that day, Sergeant First Class Smith was engaged in the construction of a prisoner of war holding area when his Task Force was violently attacked by a company-sized enemy force. Realizing the vulnerability of over 100 fellow soldiers, Sergeant First Class Smith quickly organized a hasty defense consisting of two platoons of soldiers, one Bradley Fighting Vehicle and three armored personnel carriers. As the fight developed, Sergeant First Class Smith braved hostile enemy fire to personally engage the enemy with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons, and organized the evacuation of three wounded soldiers from an armored personnel carrier struck by a rocket propelled grenade and a 60mm mortar round. Fearing the enemy would overrun their defenses, Sergeant First Class Smith moved under withering enemy fire to man a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on a damaged armored personnel carrier. In total disregard for his own life, he maintained his exposed position in order to engage the attacking enemy force. During this action, he was mortally wounded. His courageous actions helped defeat the enemy attack, and resulted in as many as 50 enemy soldiers killed, while allowing the safe withdrawal of numerous wounded soldiers. Sergeant First Class Smith’s extraordinary heroism and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Third Infantry Division “Rock of the Marne,” and the United States Army. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Leader.