Podcasts about defense leon panetta

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta; Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark and Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie; The Front Bench Panel with Sabrina Grover, Gurratan Singh, Jordan Paquet and Marie Vastel.

This week, One Decision's Christina Ruffini sits down with former CIA director and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to discuss legendary Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book, War, and the book's revelations about the rocky relationship between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with former President Donald Trump's ongoing calls with Russia's leader Vladimir Putin. Later in the conversation, Admiral William McRaven joins to talk about Ukrainian foreign military aid, and the behind-the-scenes story of the covert operation he and Secretary Panetta led that killed Osama bin Laden.

Eric welcomes back Eliot from his trip to the High North in Svalbard, Norway where he was attending a workshop on Nordic-Baltic views on European security. Eliot discusses the views of the Nordic countries vis a vis Russia, the role of climate change in the Arctic, and great power competition in that region. They also discuss Eliot's recent Atlantic piece on What Kamala Harris might face with regards to foreign policy if she is elected in November notably including: the dangerous world we face, the chronic underfunding of the nation's defense budget, and the priors of the Obama and Biden alumni who will likely populate a Harris administration. They discuss the lack of debate about national security issues so far in the Presidential campaign and the Reaganesque "mood music" on defense at the DNC with speeches on Thursday night by the Bulwark's own Adam Kinzinger, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta quoting Reagan, and finally the Vice President's commitment to maintaining the strongest and most lethal military in the world. They discuss the British Foreign Secretary's statement announcing the suspension of some 30 odd licenses for British defense goods to Israel, its spectacular bad timing and what it might portend for the US-UK "special relationship." Finally, they discuss the situation in Ukraine including the Kursk incursion by Ukrainian forces, the marked but costly progress of Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine, the meaning of "strategic" terrain and what the Ukrainian theory of victory might be. Eliot's Piece in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/09/kamala-harris-foreign-policy-challenge/679678/ Phillips OBrien on Strategy: https://open.substack.com/pub/phillipspobrien/p/strategic-is-more-than-lines-on-a Occupied Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfqRRHaFyJg Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Glenn Beck. What Nuclear War Under Joe Biden Would Look Like. Annie Jacobsen Watch this interview at- https://youtu.be/7vkIboAhzYQ?si=mF4hfUfcHi1fnuGs Glenn Beck 1.33M subscribers 75,539 views Premiered Aug 17, 2024 The Glenn Beck Podcast “Nuclear war can never be won and must never be fought,” declared Reagan and Gorbachev at their summit in Geneva in 1985. Yet nuclear war, says journalist Annie Jacobsen, is an “existential threat that still looms over us all.” From the nuclear “football” to the “black book of death,” Annie sheds light on what former CIA director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says the American people “need to know.” When nations like Russia and China have a stockpile of nuclear weapons, Annie advises that it's time to remember how to differentiate between enemies and adversaries in order to avoid nuclear winter and a potential return to the lifestyle of the hunter-gatherer. Glenn and Annie also discuss the covert Operation Paperclip that brought Nazi scientists to America, including “Hitler's favorite chemist,” and the CIA's top-secret paramilitary operations. “No one knows who to trust,” says Glenn, and the scariest part is that we are all forced to put our trust in the one man who can launch American nuclear weapons any time he wants – President Joe Biden. Sponsors: Relief Factor Relief Factor can help you live pain-free! Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF to save on your first order. PreBorn By introducing an expecting mother to her unborn baby through a free ultrasound, PreBorn doubles the chances that she will choose life. One lifesaving ultrasound is just $28.00. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “Baby,” or visit http://preborn.com/glenn. Byrna Byrna is the best alternative to deadly force. Visit https://byrna.com/pages/glenn-beck-la... for a 10% discount. ► Click HERE to subscribe to Glenn Beck on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2UVLqhL ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV: get.blazetv.com/glenn ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV YouTube:    / @blazetv   ► Click HERE to sign up to Glenn's newsletter: https://www.glennbeck.com/st/Morning_... Connect with Glenn on Social Media:   / glennbeck     / glennbeck     / glennbeck   #glennbeck #glenntv #theblaze #blazemedia #blazetv #nuclear #war #nuclearwar #anniejacobsen #biden #joebiden #worldwar  

The final day of the Democratic National Convention featured back to back heavy hitters from Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren to Gabby Giffords and Senator Mark Kelly, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and an emotional performance by P!nk, who brought her daughter on stage to sing “What about us.” The grand finale and history making moment came when Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the nomination to be the democratic candidate for president. She didn't talk about the groundbreaking nature of it. She did mention that her mother used to say “never let anyone tell you who you are, you show them who you are “and show us she did. We will talk about the final day of the Democratic national convention and what comes next for both candidates in this presidential race. Journalist and political analyst Michael sure will help us break it down. Friday Fabulous Florida Is on tap and the Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder, has been hard at work eating popcorn and watching movie after movie so he can let us know what's worth watching.

“Nuclear war can never be won and must never be fought,” declared Reagan and Gorbachev at their summit in Geneva in 1985. Yet nuclear war, says journalist Annie Jacobsen, is an “existential threat that still looms over us all.” From the nuclear “football” to the “black book of death,” Annie sheds light on what former CIA director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says the American people “need to know.” When nations like Russia and China have a stockpile of nuclear weapons, Annie advises that it's time to remember how to differentiate between enemies and adversaries in order to avoid nuclear winter and a potential return to the lifestyle of the hunter-gatherer. Glenn and Annie also discuss the covert Operation Paperclip that brought Nazi scientists to America, including “Hitler's favorite chemist,” and the CIA's top-secret paramilitary operations. “No one knows who to trust,” says Glenn, and the scariest part is that we are all forced to put our trust in the one man who can launch American nuclear weapons any time he wants – President Joe Biden. Sponsors: Relief Factor  Relief Factor can help you live pain-free!  Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF to save on your first order.  PreBorn By introducing an expecting mother to her unborn baby through a free ultrasound, PreBorn doubles the chances that she will choose life. One lifesaving ultrasound is just $28.00. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “Baby,” or visit http://preborn.com/glenn. Byrna Byrna is the best alternative to deadly force. Visit https://byrna.com/pages/glenn-beck-landing for a 10% discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary An expert panel of world leaders gathered at the International Spy Museum to discuss the importance of NATO today and in the future. Panelists included former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, among others.  What You'll Learn Intelligence Threats facing Baltic countries, including Russia The importance of NATO support for Ukraine Maintaining stability during political turmoil NATO's growth and where it still needs to evolve in the 21st century Reflections The power of global partnerships  The impact of honest leadership  And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “In the old days, NATO was kind of a place where everybody did their talking points and then left. But for the first time in a very long time, NATO is more than just a forum. It is a security alliance that is very important to protecting world peace.” – Leon Panetta  Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Zelensky, Ukraine & Intelligence with Simon Shuster (2024) CIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon Panetta (2024) Ukraine & the Alliance with NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence David Cattler (2023) NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence & Security with David Cattler (2022) *Beginner Resources* Why are the Baltic states strategically important for NATO? A. Sytas, Reuters (2023) [Short article] Ukraine conflict: Simple visual guide to the Russian invasion, BBC (2022) [Short article] The Formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact | History, YouTube (2017) [3 min. video] DEEPER DIVE Primary Sources  Statement by the North Atlantic Council on recent Russian hybrid activities (2024) Joint letter to DoD for Urgent Ukraine Aid (2024) Address by the President to Ukrainians at the end of the first day of Russia's attacks (2022)  Statement by the North Atlantic Council on the situation at the Poland-Belarus border (2021) Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Estonia (2003) Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the accession of the Republic of Latvia (2003) Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the accession of the Republic of Lithuania (2003) The North Atlantic Treaty (1949) *Wildcard Resource* Three of the panelists in this week's episode hail from the beautiful Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. To learn more about the history and culture of these countries, take virtual tours of their national museums or libraries here:  Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus, National Museum of Lithuania Recommended exhibit: Women Warriors Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka, National Library of Latvia Eesti Rahva Muuseum, Estonian National Museum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with former Secretary of Defense, former director of the CIA, White House Chief of Staff, director of the Office of Management and Budget, and former U.S. Representative from California, Leon Panetta.

This week, A'ndre chatted with former Secretary of Defense (and CIA Director, and Chief of Staff, and Congressman!) Leon Panetta on a litany of key national security and foreign policy topics relating to the Israel-Gaza War, Russia-Ukraine, the U.S.-China relationship, and the 2024 Presidential Election. A'ndre and Secretary Panetta spent a good chunk of the interview discussing the ongoing War in Gaza, his views on a ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu, criticism of the Biden Administration, and why the U.S. needs to take a more proactive role on a two-state solution. Secretary Panetta also provides his take on the potential conditioning of U.S. military aid to Israel, particularly if the IDF enters Rafah and civilian casualties continue to mount. Secretary Panetta reacts to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and answers if he is more pessimistic about the War in Ukraine today than he was a year ago. The former CIA Director also provides strong criticisms of congressional inaction on continued funding for Ukraine, and why polarization will damage U.S. credibility. A'ndre and Secretary Panetta close out with a brief conversation on China, and the Secretary 's thoughts on the intersections of foreign policy and the 2024 Presidential Election.

Over the last month we have shared with you two of our keynotes at last month's Reagan National Defense Forum. We shared with you the Forum's keynote address with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, as well as the fireside chat with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. In this week's Reagan Forum Podcast we are going to share the Forum's final panel, which celebrated the Forum's 10th anniversary. The panel, entitled “a discussion on peace through strength with former national security leaders” featured former US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, former US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, and former US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. The panel was moderated by Fox News Channel's Bill Hemmer. During the conversation, panelists discussed Ukraine and if the U.S. and other allies should continue to provide weapons, the U.S. take on Tehran, how far the U.S. should or shouldn't go in assisting Israel, rising tensions between China and Taiwan, and more.

Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta joins Michael to discuss the Israel-Gaza war, and the threats to democracy around the world. 

Two drones explode over the Kremlin. Giant fuel depots blow up in occupied Crimea. Mysterious detonations hit several cities deep in Russia. Are these the first attacks in Ukraine's much anticipated spring counteroffensive? Will this campaign finally start liberating Ukraine from Vladimir Putin's bloody invasion? And why should Americans care about yet another war in a faraway nation?Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta joins Fernando for a reality check – is Ukraine and its allies on the brink of victory or facing a long, costly war with no obvious end in sight? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! For more information, check out thexray.org.

This edition features stories about how the Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta traveled to Afghanistan to thank troops and a story about how with units constantly redeploying, moving equipment back to the states can be a hassle. U.S. Coast Guard 831st RAID team supports units going home by helping provide a smoother transition. The RAID team services are vital to more than just specific unit. Soundbites include Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Hefty - Inspector, USCG 831st Redeployment Assistant Inspection Detachment, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer Tristan Miller, Bagram Airfield Afghanistan. Hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

In this episode, Brock speaks with Justin Mikolay. Justin is a former submariner and was a speechwriter for several notable figures, including General Petraeus, General Mattis and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. You'll hear what he learned about leadership from each of them. You'll also hear an in depth discussion on the creative process and how he works through the work of some of the world's smartest people. You're going to learn a lesson in nuclear fission, and how it applies to our creative process, why it's essential to put your words out into the world, and how to use those as a lighthouse to draw like minded people to you. We get into several other subtopics what he regrets about his time in the military, working at Palantir, and heuristics on habit forming. Episode Resources: Justin on Twitter Substack 'The Meaning of Their Service' by Mattis Notes: (02:08) - Justin's Rate My Professor score (05:02) - Why most people have never tried to write and parallels with running/staying in shape (15:07) - Systematizing creative and life processes (19:20) - The art of 'Active Consumption' and K Effective (23:37) - ChatGPT and Generative AI (27:12) - Speechwriting and takeaways from the world's most powerful figures (36:06) - Why leadership is inspiration to action (43:37) - Finding meaning in service and what we're truly serving (50:51) - How Nuclear school played out in Justin's career (56:03) - Assimilating back into civilian lifestyle (59:17) - Regrets about service (01:08:25) - Spend your energy on a worthy cause (01:12:38) - Putting your thoughts, energy, and time into the world through the scale of the internet (01:29:15) - Finding what you have that's valuable (01:37:27) - What we can learn that we can implement today The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military. The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service. Get a weekly episode breakdown, a sneak peek of the next episode and other resources in your inbox for free at https://scuttlebutt.substack.com/. Follow along: • Brock: @BrockHBriggs • Instagram: Scuttlebutt_Podcast • Send me an email: scuttlebuttpod1@gmail.com • Episodes & transcripts: Scuttlebuttpodcast.co

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:   In response to a question about whether TikTok should be banned in the U.S., President Joe Biden said he doesn't have the application on his phone. While appearing on CNN, former Obama-era Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stated that President Joe Biden should have shot down the Chinese spy balloon before it was “allowed to traverse the entire country.” While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that the Chinese Communist Party has embedded itself in nearly every major university in the United States. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly is set to be the home of Major League Cornhole's first team: the Bell-Ringers. Rich vows to try out for the team. In a recent episode of the Disney+ cartoon series “The Proud Family”, characters explain that America was built on slavery and that the country was founded on white supremacy. In the past, the show's executive producer, Latoya Raveneau, has talked about her ambition to place woke storylines and imagery in Disney content. Is fast-food racist? One Rutgers professor says, yes!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/06/2023): 3:05pm- On Saturday, a U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter jet shot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon off the coast of South Carolina. The balloon had been tracked for several days flying over the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Canada. According to U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerk, the balloon may have been carrying explosives, giving it the capability to self-destruct.  3:20pm- On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke with reporters about the Biden Administration's decision to shoot down the Chinese reconnaissance balloon. Notably, KJP told reporters that the National Security Council sent out information about the balloon via TikTok—a social media account believed to be closely tied to the Chinese government and used to harvest user data on behalf of China's Communist party.  3:40pm- Mama Zeoli witnessed the Chinese spy balloon being shot out of the sky! And, lucky for us, actually captured the event on video—complete with play-by-play details. Rich reviews her performance as a journalist. 3:50pm- Speaking with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen blamed inflation on “boosted food and energy prices” caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  4:05pm- Congressman Jeff Van Drew—Republican representing New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Joe Biden's reluctance to shoot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon flying over the United States. Will U.S. Navy divers be able to successfully recover potentially valuable debris from the balloon? Rep. Van Drew also talks about the environmental dangers of continuing the construction process of windmill farms off the coast of New Jersey, which may have already been responsible for deaths of numerous whales.  4:20pm- Due to the overwhelming number of undocumented migrants now being housed in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will begin sending some of the migrants to Canada.  4:40pm- Dave Huber—Associate Editor for The College Fix—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss students at Philadelphia-area colleges demanding greater security on campus in response to violent crime on, or near, Temple, Drexel, and University of Pennsylvania. 4:50pm- Surfing champion Bethany Hamilton implored the World Surf League to protect competition among biological women, by creating a new division for specifically transgender surfers. 5:00pm- In response to a question about whether TikTok should be banned in the U.S., President Joe Biden said he doesn't have the application on his phone. 5:05pm- While appearing on CNN, former Obama-era Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stated that President Joe Biden should have shot down the Chinese spy balloon before it was “allowed to traverse the entire country.”  5:10pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that the Chinese Communist Party has embedded itself in nearly every major university in the United States.  5:15pm- According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly is set to be the home of Major League Cornhole's first team: the Bell-Ringers. Rich vows to try out for the team. 5:30pm- In a recent episode of the Disney+ cartoon series “The Proud Family”, characters explain that America was built on slavery and that the country was founded on white supremacy. In the past, the show's executive producer, Latoya Raveneau, has talked about her ambition to place woke storylines and imagery in Disney content.  5:45pm- Is fast-food racist? One Rutgers professor says, yes! 6:05pm- While speaking with reporters upon his return to the White House from Camp David, President Joe Biden said that the Chinese spy balloon would not alter his State of the Union speech on Tuesday. 6:10pm- On The View, Whoopi Goldberg dismissed China's spy balloon explaining, “we spy on them, they spy on us and the world keeps going around.”  6:15pm- Appearing on CNN's State of the Union, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) called the reconnaissance balloon a “message” from China and implored President Biden to take the matter seriously, holding China accountable for its actions.  6:30pm- Who Won Social Media?  6:40pm- REPLAY: Congressman Jeff Van Drew—Republican representing New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Joe Biden's reluctance to shoot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon flying over the United States. Will U.S. Navy divers be able to successfully recover valuable debris from the balloon? Rep. Van Drew also talks about the environmental dangers of continuing the construction process of windmill farms off the coast of New Jersey, which may have already been responsible for deaths of numerous whales.

In this week's Reagan Forum Podcast we continue our month long look back to our 2022 Reagan National Defense Forum. Fox News Channel's Bill Hemmer facilitated the Reagan National Defense Forum's closing plenary session featuring a conversation with former Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta and Mark Esper and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe. […]

It was one of the darkest days in the history of the U.S. State Department, and a low for the administration of Barack Obama. On September 11, 2012, the terrorist attack on the diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens, information officer Sean Smith, and former Navy SEALs and CIA contractors Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. As the attack raged on the compound, the American security apparatus misread the situation and failed the Benghazi Four in the critical hour. Brad Podliska, a former US Air Force intelligence officer, served on the House Select Committee on Benghazi. In his chat with Paul Runyan, he gives Midnight Ride listeners a blow-by-blow recap of the attack on Benghazi, as well as what the committee learned was going on back in Washington, DC, as bureaucrats failed every step of the way, including lying to the American people as to what precipitated the attack on the compound. The actions, failures, and falsehoods--whether accidental or deliberate--of Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice, and current National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan are detailed. Today, more than 10 years later, no one has been held accountable for the failures of the US government to respond to the attack. Podliska explains that, predictably, in an election year, Democrats circled the wagons to protect President Obama's reelection prospects, while Republicans narrowed the scope of their investigation to Secretary Clinton. When Podliska objected to what he called hyperpartisanship, he was relieved of his duties. Eventually, he would find himself on the cover of the New York Times, on CNN, and on FOX News with Sean Hannity. What the Benghazi Select Committee showed us was that Americans should view all congressional investigations with a healthy dose of skepticism about their impartiality. We hope you enjoy this in-depth interview. You can purchase Fire Alarm on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Alarm-Investigation-Committee-Benghazi/dp/1666906166 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's Reagan Forum Podcast we continue our month long look back to our 2022 Reagan National Defense Forum. Fox News Channel's Bill Hemmer facilitated the Reagan National Defense Forum's closing plenary session featuring a conversation with former Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta and Mark Esper and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe. The discussion focused on how the United States should address the many threats to our national security. From the vantage point of having served in the highest positions of the U.S. government, panelists emphasized the importance of a “peace through strength” approach to American global leadership from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East to Europe.

SPEECHWRITING, SUBMARINES & TOP SECRET CLEARANCE. Today's guest has not only led an utterly fascinating life, but he's also my younger brother, Justin Mikolay. As a speechwriter, Justin spent years joined at the hip with several of the most powerful men on the planet, including four-star General David Petraeus, Secretary of Defense and four-star General James Mattis (twice), and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. Prior to his adventures globetrotting with the Generals, Justin spent several years aboard a fast attack nuclear submarine, the USS San Juan. Over drinks any sailor would love, Justin shares what it's like to both witness and help write history, including why the week leading up to the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden was extra weird, what it's like to fly for 18 straight hours on a plane that is refueled in mid-air three times, and how to operate a pressurized, mobile, underwater nuclear reactor that DRIVES INTO HARMS WAY. You'll also learn the difference between a “Secret Tent” and a “Top Secret Tent”, how great speechwriting is like painting, and whether you can smoke on a submarine (spoiler alert: you can totally fire up a cig on a submarine). Drinks in this Episode:Navy Fizz cocktail >> 1/2 ripe nectarine, sliced; 3/4 oz simple syrup; 1 two-inch Rosemary sprig, plus additional for garnish; 1 1/2 ounces London Dry Gin; 3/4 ounce Campari; 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice; club soda. In a cocktail shaker, muddle nectarine, simple syrup, and rosemary sprig. Add gin, Campari, and lemon juice, fill shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled (about 15 seconds.) Fill highball glass with ice. Fine-strain cocktail into serving glass. Top with soda, garnish with additional rosemary sprig and toast to fair winds and following seas. Annapolis Orange Crush cocktail >> 1 cup fresh orange juice; 4 oz orange-flavored vodka; 2 oz. triple sec; Lemon-lime soda; Orange slices, for garnish. Add cubed or crushed ice to 2 pint glasses. Divide the vodka, triple sec, and orange juice evenly between the glasses. Top each drink with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Tuck an orange slice into each glass for garnish and you are now ready to hunt for the Red October. Pegu Club cocktail >> 2 oz gin; 3/4 oz orange Curaçao; 1/2 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 dash Angostura bitters; 1 dash orange bitters. Add the gin, orange Curaçao, lime juice, Angostura bitters and orange bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass and salute the star spangled banner. If you've been enjoying the 3Q3D podcast, please subscribe and consider giving us a rating, a review, or sharing an episode with a friend. Follow our social sites here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3drinkspodcast/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DrinkspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/3Q3Dpod

In honor of Pride Month, first-year term member Lucas Schleusener, president and co-founder of Out in National Security (ONS), speaks with fellow term member Nayyera Haq, host of SiriusXM Radio. Luke discusses his and ONS's work to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in the national security community. For those who do not know him yet, in addition to his advocacy work with ONS, Luke is a security fellow at the Truman National Security Project. Before this, he served on the speechwriting staff of Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta, Chuck Hagel, and Ash Carter. The Term Member Spotlight Series highlights individuals within the Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program. Drawing on the enormous amount of talent and expertise within the Council's Term Member Program, this series features a term member in conversation with a fellow term member discussing their career path, how they got to where they are, the challenges they have faced along the way, and the current work they are doing. We hope this regular series will provide an opportunity for Council term members to better engage and learn from one another, draw upon shared experiences within the group, and connect across geographies.

Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks with KCRW's Warren Olney about the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, the Supreme Court's impending overturning of Roe v. Wade, Putin's war on Ukraine, and the upcoming midterm elections.

Russia has signaled a new opportunity for diplomacy in Eastern Europe as the region continues to brace for possible war. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says one misstep could set it off.

What a year 2021 has been both for the world and the Burn Bag Podcast! We're re-upping one of our favorite episodes to usher in 2022.  Check out A'ndre and Ryan's conversation with former SECDEF Leon Panetta from June. "In this special episode of The Burn Bag Podcast, we speak to former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (2011-2013) about a range of national security 'flashpoints' that stand to affect the United States and the Biden Administration in the coming years. Secretary Panetta, who oversaw the Bin Laden Raid as CIA Director, reacts to President Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, while also discussing a potentially new Iran Nuclear Deal. The Secretary also discusses his view on the threats facing NATO and why President Biden needs to draw 'clear lines' when dealing with Putin's Russia. We revisit Secretary Panetta's service in the Obama Administration in contextualizing the current state of Chinese assertion in the Indo-Pacific, and Secretary Panetta recounts his meeting with Xi Jinping almost a decade ago. Secretary Panetta uses that story to outline how the United States needs to engage multilaterally while also bolstering its military capabilities to meet the challenge of China. Secretary Panetta also discusses the emergent, if not current, threat posed by cyber-warfare, and how the U.S. military needs to adapt to meet the dangers posed by the newest domain of warfare. We close out the conversation with a brief discussion on the defense budget -- a topic Secretary Panetta is intimately familiar with, not only because of his time as Secretary of Defense, but also due to his former position as Director of the OMB and as Chairman of the House Budget Committee.Secretary Panetta co-founded the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, and is the author of Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace, his New York Times best-selling auto-biography."

Justin Higgins,  Geoff Browning, and a live audience interview Secretary Leon Panetta for the inaugural episode of Politics + Media 101. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live.

"Fears and suspicions" about how far former President Trump would have gone to remain in power are still alive, says former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. New revelations that Pentagon leaders were concerned Trump might try to use the armed forces to support his effort to stay in office leave the former defense official concerned about what could come next. Panetta speaks with Judy Woodruff. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"Fears and suspicions" about how far former President Trump would have gone to remain in power are still alive, says former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. New revelations that Pentagon leaders were concerned Trump might try to use the armed forces to support his effort to stay in office leave the former defense official concerned about what could come next. Panetta speaks with Judy Woodruff. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses the state of the economy as an expanded child tax credit payment lands in millions of American bank accounts. Also, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on the revelation that members of the military feared President Trump sought to maintain power through force. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this special episode of The Burn Bag Podcast, we speak to former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (2011-2013) about a range of national security 'flashpoints' that stand to affect the United States and the Biden Administration in the coming years. Secretary Panetta, who oversaw the Bin Laden Raid as CIA Director, reacts to President Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, while also discussing a potentially new Iran Nuclear Deal. The Secretary also discusses his view on the threats facing NATO and why President Biden needs to draw 'clear lines' when dealing with Putin's Russia. We revisit Secretary Panetta's service in the Obama Administration in contextualizing the current state of Chinese assertion in the Indo-Pacific, and Secretary Panetta recounts his meeting with Xi Jinping almost a decade ago. Secretary Panetta uses that story to outline how the United States needs to engage multilaterally while also bolstering its military capabilities to meet the challenge of China. Secretary Panetta also discusses the emergent, if not current, threat posed by cyber-warfare, and how the U.S. military needs to adapt to meet the dangers posed by the newest domain of warfare. We close out the conversation with a brief discussion on the defense budget -- a topic Secretary Panetta is intimately familiar with, not only because of his time as Secretary of Defense, but also due to his former position as Director of the OMB and as Chairman of the House Budget Committee.Secretary Panetta co-founded the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, and is the author of Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace, his New York Times best-selling auto-biography.

Cyberattacks have impacted everything from the New York Transit system…to the ferry that operates on Martha's Vineyard, and they pose one of the largest threats in the 21st century. Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta joins the program to offer his insights into what the United States should be doing in order to protect itself now and in the future.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to hear about a bet over killing Bin Laden? Well, on a road trip from TGJ HQ to Gearhart—and after a series of hard-to-believe phone calls—TGJ Assistant Editor Casey Bannon found himself hearing all about it in the private wine cellar of the world famous Sardine Factory, just down the road from 17 Mile Drive. Across the table from him sat owner Ted Balestreri, a man for whom a statue was erected in Monterey, and Balestreri's longtime friend/ former CIA Director/ Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. The three discuss the revitalization of Cannery Row, the people that call it home, the art of dining, and how golf—plus an expensive bottle of wine—were intertwined with a wager that took down Bin Laden.

Want to hear about a bet over killing Bin Laden? Well, on a road trip from TGJ HQ to Gearhart—and after a series of hard-to-believe phone calls—TGJ Assistant Editor Casey Bannon found himself hearing all about it in the private wine cellar of the world famous Sardine Factory, just down the road from 17 Mile Drive. Across the table from him sat owner Ted Balestreri, a man for whom a statue was erected in Monterey, and Balestreri's longtime friend/ former CIA Director/ Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. The three discuss the revitalization of Cannery Row, the people that call it home, the art of dining, and how golf—plus an expensive bottle of wine—were intertwined with a wager that took down Bin Laden.

Former CIA Director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was praised in a multitude of articles and broadcasts marking the 10th anniversary of the elimination of Osama Bin Laden earlier this month. But in an hour long interview with Jeff Stein, he described a major failing of US intelligence during his watch. Listen to it here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former CIA Director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was praised in a multitude of articles and broadcasts marking the 10th anniversary of the elimination of Osama Bin Laden earlier this month. But in an hour long interview with Jeff Stein, he described a major failing of US intelligence during his watch. Listen to it here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former CIA Director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was praised in a multitude of articles and broadcasts marking the 10th anniversary of the elimination of Osama Bin Laden earlier this month. But in an hour long interview with Jeff Stein, he described a major failing of US intelligence during his watch. Listen to it here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vice President Mike Pence is refusing to invoke the 25th Amendment, which means the House will most likely vote tomorrow to impeach President Trump. Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff says state capitols around the country should be prepared for the worst. He says there should’ve been more preparation and planning to react to the siege that overtook the U.S. Capitol. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says last week’s events have hit him hard. He joins Shep Smith to discuss why he thinks it’s time for Trump to resign. CNBC’s senior health and science reporter Meg Tirrell reports Operation Warp Speed chief Dr. Moncef Slaoui will resign from his position at the request of the Biden administration. The Trump administration also announced it will release all vaccine doses previously being held in reserve to make sure there were enough second doses for everyone. Plus, CNBC’s Elle Thomas reports that many seniors are having difficulty navigating the digital maze to get in line for the coronavirus vaccine.

This episode of Inside California Politics includes interviews with Rep. Tom McClintock (R), Rep. Eric Swalwell (D), Former Sec. of Defense Leon Panetta. Joining us in the Bullpen this week is Opinion Editor Gil Duran from the Sacramento Bee and Constitutional Law Expert Jessica Levinson from Loyola Law School. Hosted by Nikki Laurenzo and Frank Buckley.

Dr. Wizdom Powell discusses her path to health equity work, starting from a very young age growing up in a housing project. Recognizing early on the power and the impacts of losing men from families, she talks how that has propelled her work to examine health among men of color. She shares her appreciation of integrating creative modalities with data and advice for rising leaders in these times.Dr. Powell is the Director of the University of Connecticut Health Disparities Institute and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UConn Health. She serves as the President-Elect of the American Psychological Association, Division 51 Men and Masculinities, and is an honorary professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban South Africa. Her global health research investigates the interplay between stress (e.g., race-related), social constructions of masculinity, and Black male health disparities. In 2011-2012, she was appointed by President Obama to serve as a White House Fellow to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. In addition to being a White House Fellow, she is an American Psychological Association (APA) Minority, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kaiser Permanente Burch Leadership, Institute of African American Research, and Ford Foundation Fellow. Dr. Powell was awarded a 2017 academic writing residency at the Bellagio Center from the Rockefeller Foundation. TIMESTAMPS: Intro (00:00) | Quote (02:03) | Leadership Journey (03:37) | Vulnerability (14:56) | Presidential Initiative (13:41) |  Perspective of the Present (19:47) | Advice for Leaders and Authenticity (28:15) | Self-Care (32:37) | Book Recommendations (36:34) | Reading/Listening to Now (38:36) | Good vs. Great Leaders (40:05)More on Dr. Powell and her work:APA - Four questions for Wizdom Powell: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/07/wizdom-powell Presidential Initiative Announcement: https://www.division51.net/post/2020-presidential-initiative-announcementFollow Dr. Powell on social media: Twitter: @WizdomismsIG: @Wizdomisms

One of the most iconic brands in financial news returns for today's issues and today's world. This week's Wall Street Week features David Westin's interviews with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, Former White House Chief of Staff & Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs. The conversations highlight the economic inequality in the U.S. brought to the forefront by nationwide protests, the challenges of regulating markets through crises, and the ECB's expansion of its bond-buying program. . Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers warns that the fundamental constraints on the economy have not changed.

Jake and Lorenzo sit down with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to discuss American foreign policy toward the Middle East.

An oath is a solemn promise to serve a purpose greater than oneself. Now, that promise is more important than ever. In the third season of The Oath, Chuck Rosenberg speaks with people from many walks of life who served at the highest levels of public service. This season: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, NASA astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, and former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Listen to season 3 of The Oath starting on June 3.

Former US Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta and Jim Mattis discuss the role freedom and democracy should play in our defense policy. Are American values a strategic asset and if so, how can the United States more effectively utilize our values to compete? How should we approach allies & partners who may not share our principles? To what extent should we seek to promote democratic movements and institutions abroad?

In the premiere episode of Intelligence Matters, former Acting CIA Director Michael Morell puts his analyst hat on for a wide-ranging conversation with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. Morell succeeded Panetta as Acting Director of the Agency in 2011 when Panetta left to take on the role of Secretary of Defense under President Barack Obama. While the two men worked together, and both currently serve as Senior Counselors at Beacon Global Strategies, a geopolitical consulting firm based in Washington, the two have never had a conversation quite like this before. Morell talks to the Secretary about the spread of extremism, North Korea, and the importance of U.S. leadership in the world. They also get personal in this hour-long chat covering Panetta's humble beginnings as the son of Italian immigrants, his inspired passion for public service, and candid advice for President Trump.

Highlights: New Feature: Now publishing the 1917 Official Bulletin daily at ww1cc.org/bulletin | @ 00:45 History: “You want to send American troops to FRANCE!?!” | @ 05:00 Big News: National WW1 Memorial gets nod and OK from CFA | @ 11:30 Helping out: Peer-to-peer fundraising video for Memorial day | @ 12:30 Sports: Randy Mobley - President of the International League | @ 15:00 Education: St. Mary’s University, Texas students making WW1 Mini Docs | @ 22:15 Theater: New WW1 play in Los Angeles | @ 24:15 Television: Nat Geo TV WW1 Special to air Memorial Day weekend | @ 25:00 Music: 369th experience | @ 25:45 Much more... ----more---- WW1 Centennial News - Weekly Podcast World War One Centennial News: May 10, 2017 Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is May 17th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host. World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week We have gone back in time 100 years - and the united states government launches the “The Official Bulletin” the country’s war information newspaper. It is published daily under order of the - President of the United States - published - by the Committee on Public Information, George Creel - ChairmanWe have introduced you to George Creel previously. Creel is a journalist, friend and staunch supporter of Woodrow Wilson - especially during the election of 1916. So it’s not surprising that President Wilson appoints Creel to head the newly minted Committee on Public Information - the CPI - as a part of the new war effort. The CPI’s mission is to swing public sentiment and backing in favor of the U.S. war effort. Effectively George Creel is the head of America's propaganda and war information bureau.This includes all aspects of the U.S. media, including print, film, posters, music, paintings, cartoons… everything.One of the key products of the CPI is the Official Bulletin, largely forgotten and gone unnoticed - in the century since.Starting this week, We are re-publishing each issue of this daily historically newspaper on the centennial date of its release. This archive is a wonderful cultural resource that illuminates this dynamic period in our country’s history.Fortunately, the entire archive has been digitized by Google Books and we are very excited to bring it to you as a daily serial on our web site - at ww1cc.org/bulletin - all lower case.The editorial team at WW1 Centennial News is going over the 120 or so weekly articles, bringing you some of the interesting headlines and digging into a story or two.This week, some of the headlines read:“Urgent need of ships for coastal defense is outlined”This article includes the interesting note: A number of the finest yachts in the country have been tendered to the Government by the owners for use during the war, either free or on a nominal lease basis”In the article - the Assistant Secretary of the Navy writes - “We need coastal defenses. The present war is showing that the submarine is a weapon that has an important bearing on the final result.”That astute assistant secretary of the navy in 1917 will become the 32nd President of the United States in 1933 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Another headline reads - MISSION TO RUSSIA.The Department of State authorizes the members of the special diplomatic mission of the United States of America to Russia - our close allies during this war.REGISTRATION DISTINCT FROM THE DRAFT,STATEMENT BY WAR DEPARTMENT EXPLAINSThis article that explains that all young men between 21 and 30 must REGISTER for the draft - but that being drafted is a separate and different issue.This is the first selective service moment in our nation’s history and there is a lot of interest and confusion about how it works.In fact - in the May 12, 1917 issue of the Official Bulletin -  there is a great article looking at the number of men in the US who will be subject to QUOTE “selective conscription”.They estimate that around 10 million men between ages 21 and 30 need to register. That is around 10% of the US’ estimated population of 103-104 million people in 1917.Based on state populations, they are looking at around 1 million young men from New York, 875,000 from Pennsylvania, half a million from Illinois, Texas and Ohio,  Remember a few weeks ago we talked about the fact that the US had virtually no national military - that in fact the state militias totally outnumbered the federal army. The building of that army is a story we will be following over the coming weeks.Link: ww1cc.org/bulletin Great War Project Joining us now is former NPR correspondent Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. This week Mike also focuses on the domestic struggle to get a handle on what it means - now that we have declared war. Mike - It sure doesn’t sound like the nation is of one mind on this!?[Mike Shuster]LINK:http://greatwarproject.org/2017/05/14/a-volunteer-army-or-the-draft/That was Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. War in the Sky Let’s take a look at the Great War in the sky one hundred years ago this week. Our story is about the first allied flying boat that managed to down a german Zeppelin.What IS a flying boat. Well It’s different from a pontoon sea-plane that has floats replacing or in addition to landing gear. Instead -  flying boats are like ship hulls with wings - they do have pontoons out on the wings for stability when they land and take off - but they are a very desirable concept because they can be big and use a really long distance to take off and land - this works because they don’t need a runway to operate them just a reasonably calm body of water.The Curtiss H series is America’s leading flying boat design in WW1 - In fact, you might remember a few weeks ago when Michael Lombardi boeing’s senior historian, told us about an early Boeing contract to build some Curtiss H series flying boats under licence.Well one hundred years ago this week, a canadian flyer Robert Leike is tooling on patrol around in the north sea near amsterdam with his flight commander John Galpin. It’s nasty and rainy weather and the clouds are low.  Around 4:45 am, the weather breaks and they spot a big german Zeppelin - The L-22 about 10-15 miles away.So they give chase to sneak up on her - the flight commander, Lt. Galpin gives Leike the controls and goes to man the twin Lewis Guns. They get to within half a mile before the zep spots them - but by then it’s too late. Leike dives down on her like a hawk as Galpin unloads an entire drum of incendiary bullets into the zeppelin - which catches on fire and crashes into the sea. The tiny wasp has stung the giant beast and prevailed.  It’s a win for the allies and the loss of a precious zeppelin for the Germans. Leike is given the distinguished service cross and Galpin the distinguished service order for their action one hundred year ago this week in the great war in the sky.LINK:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Leckie_(RCAF_officer)#World_War_Ihttps://www.junobeach.org/canada-in-wwii/articles/air-vice-marshal-robert-leckie/ The Great War Channel Let’s move on to our friends from the Great War Channel on Youtube. They have produced a library of over 400 videos - about WW1 - over the past few years. The videos provide detailed insights - as well as summaries and overviews - If you want to explore WW1 on video we recommend the Great War channel on Youtube - This week the new episodes include: One hundred years ago this week - The Macedonian Standoff - The Five Nation Army Is Repelled And another episode which is a special - shot on location in France with the dutch development team from the Battle of Verdun video game. They explore the validity (or not) of teaching about WW1 with video game technology. This is a really interesting discussion. Follow the link in the podcast notes.Link:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW We have moved forward into the present with WW1 Centennial News NOW  - News about the centennial and the commemoration.We will begin with some breaking news from the World War One Centennial Commission.As you know, surprisingly, there is no National WW1 memorial in our nation’s capital.We are very happy to report that on May 18, our concept and design for the National WWI Memorial at Pershing Park, in Washington DC received concept approval from Washington’s Commission of Fine Arts, the CFA - a body that needs to approve everything being built in the Nation’s Capital.You can check out the latest design and learn more about the project at link: ww1cc.org/memorialWe offer our congratulations to WW1 Centennial Commission Vice Chair Edwin Fountain, the designers of the concept Joe Weishaar and Sabin Howard and the WW1 memorial project team that have worked tirelessly to adapt the project vision to the input and requests of the CFA.Just in time for memorial day, we are now clear to proceed with our missions to honor the WW1 Doughboys with their own national memorial in Washington DC. So now - We are asking you - our audience to help us spread the word with a little peer-to-peer fundraising for this project. It is really easy for you to help - Some great people have recorded - special memorial day, 20 second donation appeals video for us - You can post on your web sites and social media pages asking to support this important centennial project.We have 20 second videos specifically for memorial day from former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Former US senator and ambassador Carol Moseley BraunThe step-grand-daughter of General of the Armies Black Jack Pershing - Ms. Sandra Sinclair PershingRetired Army General, news commentator and business consultant General Barry McCaffreyAnd Tech guru, internet pioneer and google senior fellow Vinton CerfAll YOU need to do it to post these videos on your facebook page, your website, or your other social media channels and tell your friends about our project. You can find the videos and lots of other great resources including an amazing public domain WW1 image library at ww1cc.org/promotion. Please do it today  - Memorial day is coming up on May 29. Help us build a national ww1 memorial in Washington DCThank you!link:http://ww1cc.org/promotion Activities and Events ABMC LivestreamOn to activities and event - Starting with a livestream from the ABMC. The American Battle Monuments Commission.On Tuesday, May 16th, two American Battle Monuments historians talked about photos from their collection in the ABMCs first Facebook Live chat. They discussed Memorial Day in 1919 and the role of photography in remembrance and commemoration of the First World War. You can watch the video of the event on their facebook page. We put the link in the podcast notes -  Congratulations to the AMBC on your first facebook livestream - we are looking forward to many more.link:https://www.facebook.com/abmcpage/videos/1525585880793451/Wilton CT: ArchivingIn Wilton Connecticut, the Wilton library will be holding a World War I Memorabilia Digitization Day on Saturday, May 20. Community Members can stop by to have their stories recorded and keepsakes scanned, photographed, and digitized. The results will be added to the State Library’s “Remembering World War One” digital project. They will be focusing on wart front related, home front related, or other war efforts. The library has teamed with the Connecticut State Library, American Legion Post 86 and the Wilton Historical Society to produce the event.link:http://www.wiltonbulletin.com/100054/residents-asked-to-contribute-to-online-wwi-archive/International Baseball LeagueAnd as we have been leading up to for the past few weeks - it’s time for peanuts, crackerjack, baseball and WW1 veterans remembrance days.With us today is the president of the East coast’s International League, Mr. Randy Mobley. Randy, you’ve been such an great supporting partner in this program for the WW1 commemoration - Thank you and welcome to the show![Randy Mobley]Your league is supporting a dozen games with WW1 remembrances between now and memorial day - how did that happen?[Randy Mobley]What are some of the events that are happening? [Randy Mobley]Tell us about the International League - How did it get it’s name[Randy Mobley]link:http://ww1cc.org/baseballhttp://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=l117Thank you Randy Mobley - President of International League  [closing] Updates from the States Kentucky and slugger stadiumThis coming Sunday on May 21st, in Louisville Kentucky at Slugger Field, the Kentucky state and the national WW1 Centennial Commissions are teaming up with the Louisville Bats for a WW1 commemoration day at the park.Heather French-Henry was on KHAS Channel 11 - the local ABC affiliate - earlier this week where they spoke about the upcoming event at Slugger Field.[clip from show]Michigan: 16th Engineers (railroad) an all-volunteer regimentOn the Michigan State Commission website at ww1cc.org/michigan, there is an article this week about a unique regiment: the 16th Engineers (railroad).  The regiment was organized, mobilized and trained entirely in Detroit, In WW1 Michigan, uniquely, was made up entirely of volunteers. So while the federal government was focusing on conscription and the draft -  Many, many people willingly and enthusiastically volunteered, whether they were men in Detroit or mothers and wives across the county. Read more about the 16th and their accomplishments abroad, including the construction of the largest AEF construction project of the war, by visiting the Michigan State Centennial Commission website at ww1cc.org/michigan  - all lower case.link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/michigan-in-ww1-articles/1524-16th-engineers-regiment-railway.htmlhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/michigan-in-ww1-home-page.htmlNorth Carolina Department of Transportation In North Carolina, Red poppies are blooming along the highways in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of our nation’s entry into World War I.To help honor those who served, North Carolina’s Department of Transportation Roadside Environmental unit planted an additional 70 acres of red poppies, an internationally recognized remembrance of sacrifice - for our military veterans. The poppies are part of the U.S. World War I Commission’s nationwide efforts to raise awareness and give meaning to the events that took place 100 years ago.The department spoke with their native son and national WW1 Centennial Commissioner - Jerry Hester.[Jerry Hester interview]link:https://apps.ncdot.gov/newsreleases/details.aspx?r=13830 Education St. Mary’s University and Commissioner General Alfredo ValenzuelaIn our education update section we have a story from Texas:Professor Teresa Van Hoy’s class - at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, has been given an incredible opportunity to connect with the legacy of WW1. With the support of WW1 Centennial Commissioner General Alfredo Valenzuela, Van Hoy guides her students to research, write and produce a series of mini-documentaries about the war. Students get to choose a topic that interests them, allowing for their voice and perspective to enter the work. The last batch of documentaries will be ceremoniously published online on the centennial of armistice day, November 11, 2018 at 11:11am. BUT you don’t have to wait till then to check out these great mini docs You can watch them now on youtube.Just follow the link in the podcast notes. I watched a 4 minute student peace that was published yesterday called Shell Shock with actual footage of WW1 soldiers in the post traumatic states. It’s pretty powerful! Thank you professor Van Hoy for putting this program together.link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2269-four-questions-for-teresa-van-hoy.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMXnsatQMMtOUdzDOQ4eEg International Report India: Embroidery and rehabilitating wounded soldiersFrom India - A story about post war recovery and the healing power of embroidery. In this story about WW1 soldiers who, reluctantly at first, embraced embroidery as a therapy.Also known as “fancy work” - embroidery was widely used as a form of therapy for British and ANZAC soldiers wounded in the War – challenging the gendered construct of it - as “women’s work” . Themes of the soldiers’ embroidery ranged from military heraldry to scenes from the French countryside to pieces for their sweethearts. You can read more about some individuals who benefitted from embroidery, and see some of their embroidered pieces by following the link in the podcast notes.link:https://thewire.in/133810/first-world-war-embroidery/ Spotlight in the Media Rajiv Joseph’s play ArchdukeIn Los Angeles, Playwright Rajiv Joseph has staged and opened a new play about WW1 called “Archduke”. Commissioned by the Center Theater Group on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Joseph’s slyly relevant new period dramedy ends where most accounts of World War I begin: with the death of the Austro-Hungarian heir Archduke Ferdinand. The play runs from April 25th to June 4th. You can purchase tickets as well as read a review of the play  by following the link in the podcast notes.link:https://variety.com/2017/legit/reviews/archduke-review-rajiv-joseph-1202421536/https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/mark-taper-forum/2017-18/archduke/National Geographic Television will air their special “America’s Great War 1917-1918” on  Sunday May 28th at 9pm and Monday May 29th at 10:50pm. Their press release states: “Through unreleased archives and contemporary footage shot in the archeological digs of World War I's battlefields, the show will tell the heroic and tragic tale of the American soldiers in who participated in the conflict.”Thank you Nat Geo TV for producing the wonderful work! We look forward to in time for memorial day!link:http://www.natgeotv.com/za/shows/natgeo/america-s-great-war-1917-1918 Articles and Posts The 369th ExperienceOne of the sites you’ll find is for the 369th Experience. Go to   ww1cc.org/369 - this is a project endorsed by the World War I Centennial Commission and sponsored in part by The Coca Cola Foundation. The project re-creates the Harlem Hellfighter’s 369th Regimental Band. The band originally consisted of 65 African American and Puerto Rican doughboys who charmed the hearts and minds of Americans and Europeans alike. It is said that they brought Jazz to Europe.Beginning last November, the program solicited freshmen and sophomore music students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other colleges and universities across America to enter a competition to be selected to join a re-creation of the 369th band.The band members have now been selected.And this past week it was announced that Dr. Isrea Butler, will lead the band as they retrace the steps of the original 369th, with performances at centennial celebrations in New York City; Brest and Paris in France; and a host of other historic locales. Dr. Buttler is currently the Director of Bands at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore. To learn more about the program you can go to ww1cc.org/369 or follow the link in the podcast notes.link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2370-dr-isrea-butler-to-lead-369th-experience-band-s-historic-re-creation.htmlWwrite BlogThis week in our WWrite blog - which explores WWI’s Influence on Contemporary Writing and Scholarship, the post is titled “Censored WWI Works Part 2: Mary Borden's Forbidden Zone and Backwash of War by Ellen LaMotte”In the post, WWrite Blog curator Jennifer Orth-Veillon discusses two censored yet extraordinary works by Army nurses: Ellen Lamotte's “The Backwash of War” and Mary Borden's “The Forbidden Zone”. Both Mary Borden and Ellen Lamotte were field hospital nurses who witnessed some of WWI's worst casualties and went on to write about the experience. The post - discusses how many artistic works were censored after WWI because they seemingly portrayed the conflict, or the countries involved, in a negative light. Today, many of these previously censored works are considered among the best artistic representations of the war - in part - because of to the realistic way they painted a horrible, gory, corrupt, and anti-triumphant picture of combat and trench warfare. Read more about these women and their literary contributions at the ww1cc.org/w-w-r-i-t-e. All lowe case.link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/2337-censored-wwi-books-2-mary-borden-s-forbidden-zone-and-backwash-of-war-by-ellen-lamotte.html100 Cities / 100 MemorialsFor the 100 cities / 100 memorials project - the $200,000 matching grant challenge to restore ailing WW1 memorials around the country - there is a new blog post this week profiling some of the recent grant applications to the program - One from Santa Monica California - and another from Tennessee’s Madison Country…MOST important - a reminder for anyone involved in a WW1 memorial restoration project - large or small - it is just ONE MONTH until the submission deadline on June 15, 2017.You can follow the program and sign up for the blog at ww1cc.org/100 memorials ! The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts That brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine - what do you have for us this week?Mother’s Day Dispatch from the FrontAn illustrated dispatch from the War Work Council on Mother's Day, 1918 Link:https://www.facebook.com/ww1centennial/photos/a.774612519380715.1073741840.185589304949709/774612526047381/?type=3PershingA summary biography of Gen. Pershing, tapped 100 years ago this week to lead the AEF. link:https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatWar191418/photos/pcb.1045309348934649/1045306408934943/?type=3&theater Closing That’s WW1 Centennial News for this week. Thank you for listening!We want to thank our guests Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blogRandy Mobley, president of the International LeagueKatherine Akey the Commission’s social media director and also the line producer for the show.And I am Theo Mayer - your host this week.The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to--Inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1;We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms;We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country;and as you heard earlier, we received approval on our design for a National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC.We are not federally funded. 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Our guest this week is former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. We discussed his time as CIA Director during the first term of the Obama Administration and the process of transitioning the agency from one presidency to another. We also spoke about his advice for new Secretary of Defense, retired General James Mattis, the changes he's seen during the nearly 40 years he's spent in politics, and the importance of the President getting honest - often unvarnished - advice from his cabinet members and his White House staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new medal on Feb. 13, the Distinguished Warfare Medal. The new medal will be awarded to service members directly affecting combat operations who may not be who may not be geographically collocated. For more on this story: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=119290 Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha was presented the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama for his actions during a battle in Afghanistan in October 2009. Romesha was also honored a day later when he was inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes by Panetta. He spoke at the Pentagon and had this to say: "Four hundred Taliban versus 53 American soldiers: it just doesn't seem fair ... for the Taliban." To learn more about this story: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=119277 The month of February is recognized by the United States as African-American History Month. Today, nearly 18 percent of the all-volunteer military are African-American, and nine percent of officers. Brig. Gen. Stephen Twitty, deputy chief of staff communication, International Security Assistance Force, United States Forces - Afghanistan, and Clarence Johnson, director, Diversity Management and Equal Employment Opportunity, share their thoughts on what the month means to them. To see the full special: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0213_aahm/ President Obama addressed reporters during a press conference about looming sequestration, which could be triggered March 1, if Congress fails to agree on a budget by then. Additionally, Under Secretary Of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hale discussed what the Department of Defense plans are in the event of a furlough. Military service members are not subject to furlough. Their pay and monetary benefits will continue even if sequestration is triggered. For comprehensive coverage on sequestration: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0213_sequestration/

After Tuesday's election, President Obama still faces significant foreign policy challenges in his second term. Iran continues to enrich uranium, Afghanistan could unravel as the 2014 withdrawal deadline draws near, and Syria's civil war shows no sign of letting up. Joshua Landis, the Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, says many people in the Middle East are disappointed President Obama has not taken a stronger show of leadership. But he says just as many are relieved that he is withdrawing from the Middle East. "In many ways, what he's done is he's gotten us out of the business of occupation," Landis said. "Obama has stressed policing. And that means drone warfare from a distance, and getting the troops out, minimizing the cost." Rebecca Cruise, a global security and comparative politics expert who's spent time in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, says while many Europeans are enthusiastic about President Obama's second term, the response is more muted than 2008. "The Central European Bank just came out and said they're going to be facing economic woes well into the future," Cruise said. "Unemployment rates are going to be low, and they don't necessarily see Obama as being helpful in that regard." Host Suzette Grillot said global markets remained flat in the immediate aftermath of the effect, so there's no real economic hope here attached to a second Obama term. Cruise said this isn't unusual. "Those investors that participate in the stock market suggested they were more in line, or looking for a Romney victory, so this is a reaction to that," Cruise said. "This news about the European future also came out the same day, so that's playing into that as well." Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta have both indicated they plan to step down before the president's second term begins, and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee could be a logical pick to replace Clinton. "John Kerry campaigned very hard for Obama, so Obama owes him," Landis said. "He's been into foreign policy, and the other is the U.S. Ambassador to U.N." Grillot argued that Susan Rice may be a controversial choice, given the administration's handling of the Sept. 11 attack on a U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Rebecca Cruise said several names have been floated to succeed Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, including Michele Flournoy, a top Pentagon policy official, and the Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. "But what we know about Obama, Hillary [Clinton] was kind of an odd choice, out of left field, so all this speculation," Cruise said. "He could pick someone else entirely." Earlier this month, Grillot spoke with Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker. He’s now the Executive Director of the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University. He described the evolving role of NATO in the two decades since the end of the Cold War. Volker said that even though NATO agreed on a new strategic concept in 2010, the document was too broad, outlining crisis management and collective defense, as well as dealing with old and new security threats. “It didn’t really make any choices,” Volker said. “Meanwhile, no one’s funding it, or putting the troops in, and putting the commitment in, and I think NATO is again at a stage where it’s really going to think through where [it goes].” Volker also said NATO should shift its 21st century focus to China, calling the country a “potential threat,” but not necessarily a threat at the present. “They’ve got resources and they’re putting it into the military, and they have a sense of national strength, and they have territorial claims in the neighborhood that are against other countries,” Volker said. “At the same time, when I look at Russia, and I look at China, I see a huge difference. I have a lot of hope for

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new Department of Defense grant program for schools supporting military children at the Military Child Education Coalition national training seminar in Grapevine, Texas. In a visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed some of the challenges the military will face in the future. In Chicago, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, as he signed the military family licensing act into law. Illinois became the 23rd state to enact this law, which allows the transfer of military spouse's professional licenses from other states. The Department of Defense broke new ground on Tuesday, hosting its first-ever pride month commemoration. This commemoration honored gay and lesbian service members, as well as the department's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civilian employees. On Wednesday, The Montford Point Marines were presented the highest civilian award given by the United States: The Congressional Gold Medal. Nearly 400 former marines, who were among the first Black Americans to join the Corps, attended the ceremony. A shooting incident Thursday at Fort Bragg, N.C., left one soldier dead and two others wounded. During a 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade unit safety briefing, a soldier shot another member of the unit and then turned the weapon on himself. The shooter was injured and in custody.

In "This Week in the DoD" for June 8: Next Thursday, June 14th, marks the U.S. Army's 237th Birthday. Military communities from around the world are celebrating the day, with events including cake-cutting ceremonies, commemorative speeches, parades, concerts, and festivals. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey travelled to Southeast Asia this week for bi-lateral and multi-lateral meetings with defense officials in the region. Secretary Panetta announced an agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam that will help the U.S. find and identify remains of service members declared missing in action during the Vietnam War. In Singapore at the Shangri-La dialogue, Panetta said the U.S. military will reposition itself to focus on security issues in the Asia-Pacific region, including a reposturing of the Navy's presence. The secretary then moved on to Afghanistan to assess the situation there as troops prepare to draw down. After Gen. Dempsey returned from his travels in the Philippines, Thailand, and the summit in Singapore, the Chairman laid out the military's plan for increased engagement in Asia. The U.S. Air Force has broken new ground by promoting former Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger to be the first female Four Star General. In 1942 in the Pacific Ocean near a small atoll known as Midway, the U.S. Navy delivered a decisive blow against the Japanese Fleet, turning the tide against Japan. Two years later, nearly 170,000 troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in what became known as D-Day. Both of these events happened more than 70 years ago this week and ceremonies were held throughout the week to commemorate those historic events.

In "This Week in the DoD" for June 1: Last weekend Americans across the country and around the world honored those who have died or gone missing while serving in the U.S. armed forces. President Barack Obama, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke about America's rich military tradition at Memorial Day commemorations in the Washington, D.C., area. This year's Memorial Day held special significance: this year the Department of Defense is commemorating the 50th anniversary of America's involvement in Vietnam. The U.S. Navy is now allowing women to serve on its submarines. On Monday, the first women to serve on submarines met President Obama and the First Lady at the White House. Panetta visited troops in Hawaii, where he highlighted the role troops stationed in the Pacific will play in the future force. Panetta is currently in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogues, a meeting of defense leaders from around the Asia-Pacific region.

The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are merging their health records into what will be the world's largest electronic health system. The new system, which will be fully operational by 2017, will ensure the best care for service members even after they've left the military. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. They joined Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in urging Congress to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty and give the United States a voice in international maritime law. Following last weekend's NATO Summit in Chicago, ISAF forces in Afghanistan have a new goal: for Afghan forces to take the lead on all combat missions by mid-2013. ISAF Commander Gen. John Allen briefed reporters at the Pentagon on the next few years of operations in Afghanistan. Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs George Little said the Defense Department looks forward to normalizing relations with Pakistan and reopening supply routes to Afghanistan. After incidents last year, relations with Pakistan soured and transit through the country to Afghanistan was blocked.

In "This Week in the DoD" for May 18: After 42 years, Army Spc. Leslie Sabo Jr. was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. In a ceremony at the White House, President Barack Obama lauded the soldier, who died destroying an enemy bunker, saving dozens of lives after an ambush in Cambodia. Sabo was also inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. More than half of Afghanistan is now secured by the Afghan National Security Force or is currently transitioning to Afghan control. After the next stage of transition, announced last weekend by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the Afghan government will be completely responsible for 75 percent of the Afghan population. This week the Marine Corps celebrates 100 years of Marine aviation. The first Marine pilot, 1st Lt. Alfred Cunningham, reported to flight training in Annapolis, Md., May 22, 1912. The Army is facing a few years of transition, driven by the new military strategy and the end of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno described the Army's transition over the next five to seven years at a Pentagon press briefing. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has ordered the Air Force to take additional measures to protect F-22 pilots after reports of hypoxia-like symptoms during flight.

The National Defense Authorization Act and Its latest counter-terrorism amendment: Does it really legalize the indefinite detention of American citizens without due process? Tune in and learn all about the federal lawsuit against President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta over the unconstitutionality of this law.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Department of Defense is highlighting its campaign to end sexual assault in the military. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta traveled to Brussels, Belgium, with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for joint ministerial meetings with NATO allies and International Security Assistance Force partners. The meetings precede this summer's NATO summit in Chicago. The secretary and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey testified before the House Armed Services Committee regarding the ongoing situation in Syria. President Barack Obama announced April 16 that Army Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr. will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor. Sabo was killed during an ambush after shielding an injured soldier from a grenade blast and destroying an enemy bunker. The explosion that destroyed the bunker also killed Sabo. He had been nominated by his unit for the award, but his paperwork had been lost until recently. The U.S. and a broad coalition of nations and non-governmental organizations are prepating for Pacific Partnership 2012, a humanitarian and medical exercise set to begin in May. The hospital ship USNS Mercy will deliver in-country aid to Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines. Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke on a Sesame Workshop panel to discuss the "Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments, Homecomings and Changes" campaign and other collaborations between the Sesame Workshop and Department of Defense to help military children cope with the unique stresses of military family life.

In "This Week in the DoD" for April 6: Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn spoked with Soldiers' Radio and Television about the state of affairs in Afghanistan's Regional Command-East and the region's future. Pentagon Press Secretary and acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs George Little delivered his first press briefing in the role of assistant secretary. He fielded questions about a possible North Korean missile test and about operations in Afghanistan. April is the Month of the Military Child. Barbara Thompson, director of Military Community and Family Policy for Children and Youth, spoke with the Pentagon Channel about the month, and what it means to be a military child today. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited troops aboard the USS Peleliu, commending them for their role in Afghanistan and outlining a defense strategy that will work well into the future. He said the crew of the Peleliu exemplifies the capabilities the future force will need. National Guard and civilian dentists, and one oncologist, visited Moldova to help teach dentists there and provide care for dozens of children in need. The visit was part of the North Carolina-Moldova state partnership, established in 1995.

The Military Health System may be undergoing some significant changes, including the creation of a new agency to absorb the TRICARE Management Activity, under the DoD budget request for fiscal 2013. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta hosted a townhall meeting at Camp Leatherneck, in Afghanistan. There, he lauded the cooperation among coalition forces and the successes NATO troops have had in the area despite recent violent incidents in the country. The soldier suspected of leaving his post and killing 17 Afghan civilians, including women and children, as been moved from Afghanistan to a military detention facility outside of Afghanistan, Defense Department Spokesman Capt. John Kirby confirmed in an interview. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho shared a message with soldiers about brain injuries and the Army's efforts to treat and care for brain injury patients.

Army Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the first Sergeant Major of the Army, has passed away. Wooldridge, who served in the Army for more than 30 years, received two Silver Stars for gallantry in action while fighting in Europe during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Patty. He was 89 years old. March is Women's History Month and the Naval Heritage and History Command has a section of their website devoted to Navy women, including videos, articles, oral histories and other documents. Recently, an all-female team of Naval aviators made history by running the first all-female combat mission in an E-2C Hawkeye. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited troops from the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Ky., to host a townhall meeting. He took questions on a variety of topics, including recent "Blue on Green" crimes by Taliban infiltrators in the Afghan National Security Force. Tornadoes and extreme weather struck the midwestern and southeastern United States and the National Guard was ready to help with rescue, cleanup and recovery operations. In Henryville, Ind., a town devastated by the tornadoes, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger met with residents, the press and the troops helping get the city back on its feet. A new settlement between the U.S. government and major housing lenders will have major implications for service members who have faced foreclosure in recent years. President Barack Obama outlined some of the benefits those service members may receive.

In "This Week in the DoD" for Feb. 17: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey have been on Capitol Hill this week, explaining the Defense Department's new strategy and budget request to the House and Senate Armed Service Committees. In an effort to help service members and military families keep their finances straight, the Defense Department is promoting the Military Saves Campaign. Military Saves is a program that provides financial advice to military members and their families to help reduce debt and increase savings. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Pentagon Wednesday to announce a new report on military spouse employment and state licensing regulations. More than 100,000 military spouses are unemployed right now because they're unable to transfer professional licenses across state lines when they have to move. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visited the Pentagon Tuesday. Xi and the Secretary of Defense discussed the importance of a strong military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and China. During Congressional hearings Thursday, Panetta told the House Armed Services Committee that there are clear "red lines," including building a nuclear weapon and closing the Strait of Hormuz, that would prompt military action against Iran. The Army, Air Force and Navy are all realigning their forces in Europe. The Army is disbanding some brigades and consolidating offices, the Air Force is disbanding two squadrons and the Navy is deploying four more guided-missile destroyers to Spain.

President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday. He highlighted plans to invest in alternative energy, including a U.S. Navy biofuel plan. He also appealed to Congress and the American people to follow the military's example and work together to "accomplish the mission." Meanwhile, halfway around the globe, a special operations team working closely with the FBI successfully rescued two hostages from Somalian criminals. The two had been abducted while working with a Danish non-profit group to defuse mines and other ordnance. None of the rescuers or hostages were injured during the operation. Thursday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey briefed the Pentagon press corps on their budget proposal for fiscal 2013. The budget reflects changed strategy as well as implements hundreds of billions of dollars in savings required by Congress. Earlier this week, Panetta visited sailors deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, which is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. There he discussed how the Navy will work to face future threats.

In "This Week in the DoD" for Jan. 20: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta laid out four proposals to end sexual assault between service members at a Pentagon press conference. He said sexual assault has no place in the Department of Defense. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno visited troops in Hawaii. While there, he also met with regional Army leadership and the press to discuss future military operations in the Pacific. The Army is removing two brigade combat teams from Europe. The move comes as the Defense Department is working to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from its projected budgets. The Army will maintain its presence in Europe via rotational units. On Wednesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Joining Forces initiative collaborated to hold a job fair and career expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The expo brought hundreds of potential employers and job-seeking veterans together for career counseling, recruiting and job interviews. As the 2012 national elections approach, service members should make sure they're compliant with current absentee voting laws. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act included changes to absentee voting; more information is available here.

This week marks the official end of the mission in Iraq. Now soldiers are coming home and re-uniting with loved ones in time for the holidays. On Monday Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta issued a letter to the troops. The letter comes after a week long trip to Djibouti, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey and Libya. It discussed his visit to the troops abroad as well as presiding over the end of mission ceremony in Bagdad. The ceremony paid tribute the nearly 4,500 service members that died in that war. He concluded by thanking our service members for the crucial role they played in making the world a safer and more hopeful place. The National Guard has been a vital part of the coalition team protecting the U.S. Mexican border. Now, their mission along the United States' southern frontier will be changing. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has died. Monday, reports from state-run t-v in North Korea filled global airwaves as people worldwide contemplated what his death will mean for the future.

In "This Week in the DoD" for Dec. 16: The war in Iraq has officially come to a close. Thursday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced the completion of America's military mission there and took part in a ceremony to case U.S. Forces-Iraq's colors. President Barack Obama addressed troops at Fort Bragg, N.C. The National Guard celebrated it's 375th birthday on Tuesday. The organization we know as the National Guard began Dec. 13, 1636, when the Massachusetts General Court declared that all able-bodied men aged 16 to 60 were to join the militia. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy has resigned. She will remain in her position until February to ensure a smooth transition for her successor. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has issued a holiday message for service members, DoD civilians and their families.