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A direct, no-nonsense look at this week's biggest aviation stories — and bring your questions. This is the only live aviation show where you can challenge real fighter pilots in real time. Unscripted, unedited, and definitely not the news!Go here to support the channel. https://www.themoverandgonkyshow.comFor sponsorships and business inquiries: themoverandgonkyshow@gmail.comMost Mondays at 8PM ET, Mover (F-16, F/A-18, T-38, 737, 787, helicopter pilot, author, cop, and wanna be race car driver) and Gonky (F/A-18, T-38, A320, dirt bike racer, author, and awesome dad) discuss everything from aviation to racing to life and anything in between. #MoverAndGonky #FighterPilot #AviationPodcast #MilitaryAviation #PilotTalk #JetPilots #AviationNews #AviationCommunity #CrashAnalysis #CombatAviation #AviationHumor #PilotLife #AviationDiscussion #LiveShow #VeteranPilotsMore About Mover:Mover's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CWLemoineLooking for a good book? https://www.cwlemoine.comMore About Gonky:Gonky's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealgonkyKids Coloring and Activity Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CDS4C68Y*The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.Views presented are our own or our guests and do not represent the views of DoD or its Components.*

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 2 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Serahkanlah segala kekhawatiranmu kepada-Nya, sebab Ia yang memelihara kamu." (1 Petrus 5:7)Renungan: Ada seorang ibu yang menderita kanker selama bertahun-tahun menuliskan kesaksiannya, bagaimana ia tetap tegar menjalani hidupnya, meskipun seolah-olah Allah sudah melupakannya. Di dalam kesaksian tersebut, ibu ini tidak menceritakan sukacitanya karena mengalami mukjizat, tetapi menceritakan penderitaannya selama bertahun-tahun dan ketegaran hatinya untuk bertahan dan tetap percaya pada kesetiaan Allah. Ia mengatakan bahwa ia tidak lagi menggenggam erat hidupnya, ia selalu siap sedia untuk apa pun yang Allah ingin lakukan di dalam hidupnya, bahkan jika Allah menginginkan nyawanya. Meskipun kesembuhan yang ia inginkan tidak kunjung datang, tetapi ia selalu bersyukur dan menghadapi kenyataan hidup dengan tegar. Terkadang ketika mengalami pencobaan, sebagian orang percaya mulai menyalahkan Allah, orang lain atau keadaan yang membuat mereka seperti itu. Ada yang menganggap bahwa Allah tidak mendengar doanya dan tidak adil, sehingga ia hidup dalam kepahitan kepada Allah. Tetapi ada sebagian orang yang tetap bertekun meskipun mereka mengalami berbagai-bagai pencobaan. Sudah seharusnya kita menghadapi setiap kenyataan hidup dengan lapang dada dan menganggap pencobaan yang ada sebagai sesuatu yang akan menguatkan kita. Dalam kondisi bagaimanapun, kita perlu mempercayai Allah sepenuhnya, termasuk mempercayai kebijakan-kebijakan-Nya. Jangan pernah lupa bahwa Allah tetap mengasihi dan menginginkan hanya yang baik bagi anak-anak-Nya, meskipun kita tidak sepenuhnya memahami cara kerjaNya. Ingatlah bahwa ke manapun Allah membawa kita, di situ tersedia kasih karunia yang cukup, karena Dia tidak pernah membiarkan kita sendirian. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena dalam setiap pergumulan dan permasalahan hidupku, Engkau selalu ada di dalamnya. Aku percaya kalau orang lain ditolong, pasti akupun akan Engkau tolong. Amin. (Dod).

Send us a textPeaches drops a fresh Daily Drop packed with real military updates, Special Warfare insight, and a full tour through what's happening across the DoD. From Army sensor tests in Europe to Marine fast-rope drills in the Caribbean, this episode hits every corner of the force. Peaches breaks down why attributes matter in Special Warfare selection, how every exercise ties directly to the job, and why candidates must show raw potential—not just speed on a run. He also dives into tank gunnery in Bulgaria, airborne night navigation, Navy refueling ops, Coast Guard rescues, Space Force silence, and a Silver Star story that actually deserves attention. Plus: the mystery of submarine navigation, political noise in the defense world, and why getting your news from credible sources matters more than ever.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Daily Drop kickoff 00:40 What “attributes-based selection” really means 01:30 OTS updates and performance breakthroughs 02:55 Army sensor testing in Germany 03:40 Abrams gunnery in Bulgaria 04:25 Airborne night nav at Fort Bragg 05:10 Navy aerial refueling recap 06:00 Seahawk rescue training in Hawaii 07:15 Quantum navigation breakthroughs 08:30 Submarine navigation curiosity 09:40 Carrier flight ops in the Caribbean 10:20 Marine fast-rope readiness 11:10 Silver Star ceremony highlights 12:40 Coast Guard rescue and port response 13:30 DoD investigations and legal updates 14:30 POTUS message on lawful orders 15:30 Wrap-up and final thoughts

Jon Herold kicks off the December 1 Daily Herold with post-Thanksgiving catch-up before diving straight into the drip-drip chaos surrounding Emerald Robinson's ongoing claims about election interference and the Three Musketeers story. He walks through the logical gaps, the lack of sourcing, the contradictions about 2016, and why he believes the narrative ultimately works to delegitimize Trump rather than expose wrongdoing. From there Jon broadens the lens to the wider information war, calling out media hit pieces like the New York Times' attempted takedown of David Sacks, the parallels to attacks against Badlands, and how irregular warfare operates by generating false conflicts and weaponized narratives. He checks in on the lack of new federal documents, DoD updates, Doge's missing Friday posts, and Trump's latest Truth Social messages about Syria, the Sedition 6, and Mark Twain. Later he examines peace-deal rumors around Ukraine, the legal battle over Alina Habba's appointment, and key geopolitical shifts including Venezuelan tensions and Biden-era foreign policy failures. Jon closes with reflections on Bitcoin as energy-based currency, the Flynn debate, and even college-football coaching chaos, all tied back to the larger fight over information, legitimacy, and narrative control.

In his Nov. 7 address to industry, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out what the U.S. military wants from its contractors and wholesale changes the Pentagon is carrying out to make agile acquisitions a reality.Lauren Williams, senior editor at Defense One who covers the industrial base, was there in-person and joins our Ross Wilkers for this episode to walk through those structural changes that prior Defense Department leaders have spoken about for years.One major theme of that dialogue has been DOD's desire to have more commercial technologies, which has been easier said than done. But as Lauren explains, the push to “go commercial” is more than just about the product being bought.Also on this episode's discussion agenda: what the defense industrial base has been up to during the shutdown and why prototyping is becoming more popular across the ecosystem.Unveiling acquisition overhaul, Hegseth tells industry to get with the programDefense tech companies will weather the shutdown. But what happens next?Experts see promise, risk in Pentagon's draft acquisition reformsMeet the White House pick to conquer the ‘Valley of Death'With cautious optimism, some defense firms lock in on prototypes to drive demand

The Defense Department wants to shake up how it works with value-added resellers. In a draft memo obtained by Federal News Network, the Pentagon would place a 5% cap on most fees charged by resellers. DoD will start with a specific special item number or SIN for IT products. For more on what DoD is planning, Federal News Network's executive editor Jason Miller joins me now with exclusive details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Minggu, 30 November 2025Bacaan: "Karena mata Tuhan menjelajah seluruh bumi untuk melimpahkan kekuatan-Nya kepada mereka yang bersungguh hati terhadap Dia." (2 Tawarikh 16:9)Renungan: Tidak sedikit pengikut Yesus yang menganggap bahwa beribadah ke gereja di hari Minggu bukanlah keharusan. Hari Minggu sering dijadikan hari istirahat dan bersenang-senang setelah bekerja atau belajar selama 6 hari penuh. Kalaupun ke gereja, tidak sedikit yang datang terlambat. Seolah-olah beribadah di gereja bukan hal penting, sehingga bisa diremehkan. Padahal kita kalau berangkat ke tempat kerja atau sekolah lebih awal agar tidak terlambat. Mungkin juga kita akan memaksakan diri untuk tetap bekerja atau sekolah meskipun sakit, karena takut pada pimpinan atau takut ketinggalan pelajaran. Bagaimana dengan beribadah di gereja? Apakah kita juga sudah menerapkan ketaatan dan kedisiplinan yang sama untuk beribadah? Kerinduan yang besar untuk datang bersekutu dengan Tuhan melalui ibadah, merupakan salah satu patokan untuk mengukur kasih dan ketaatan kita kepada Tuhan. Jika kita menjadikan Tuhan sebagai harta yang paling berharga, maka hati kita akan melekat kepada-Nya, kita akan rindu bersekutu dengan Dia. Kehadiran untuk beribadah di gereja tidak dapat digantikan dengan apapun. Ketika kita datang untuk beribadah, kita telah menunjukkan kasih dan ketaatan kita kepada Tuhan, bahwa kita menghormati Dia lebih dari yang lain. Gantikan kemalasan dengan ketaatan, karena Tuhan mengasihi orang yang bersungguh hati kepada-Nya. "Karena mata Tuhan menjelajah seluruh bumi untuk melimpahkan kekuatan-Nya kepada mereka yang bersungguh hati terhadap Dia." (2 Taw 16:9). Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, dari lubuk hatiku yang terdalam aku sungguh membutuhkan Engkau, tetapi godaan dunia kerap berusaha menjauhkan aku daripada-Mu sehingga aku melalaikan jam-jam ibadah dan jam doaku. Aku mengatakan bahwa aku mengasihi-Mu, tetapi sangat sedikit waktu yang kuberikan pada-Mu. Aku terlalu perhitungan waktu untuk-Mu, tetapi untuk hal-hal dunia, aku rela memberikan seluruh waktuku padanya. Yesus tambahkan cintaku pada-Mu, sehingga aku dapat memberikan waktu terbaikku untuk-Mu dan bukan sisa waktuku. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 1 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Serahkanlah segala kekhawatiranmu kepada-Nya, sebab Ia yang memelihara kamu."Renungan: Allah yang kita kenal di dalam nama Yesus Kristus adalah Allah yang bertanggung jawab dan begitu luar biasa. Lihatlah betapa besar kuasa dan hikmat-Nya, sehingga kehidupan di alam semesta ini tetap berjalan setiap detik. Siapakah yang sanggup memelihara kelangsungan hidup hewan di hutan, tumbuhan liar di padang, mengatur musim-musim, mengatur siklus air di bumi, dan memberi nafas manusia yang jumlahnya miliaran? Pemazmur mengetahui dengan pasti siapa yang sanggup mengatur semua itu sehingga ia berkata, "Engkau yang memberi minum gunung-gunung dari kamar-kamar loteng-Mu, bumi kenyang dari buah pekerjaan-Mu. Engkau yang menumbuhkan rumput bagi hewan dan tumbuh-tumbuhan untuk diusahakan manusia, yang mengeluarkan makanan dari dalam tanah dan anggur yang menyukakan hati manusia, yang membuat muka berseri karena minyak, dan makanan yang menyegarkan hati manusia." (Mzm 104:13-15). Nabi Eliapun sungguh merasakan pemeliharaan Tuhan pada masa kelaparan. Tuhan mengutus burung gagak untuk membawa makanan bagi Elia ketika Elia tinggal di tepi sungai Kerit. Jika Tuhan sanggup memerintahkan burung gagak untuk memelihara kehidupan nabi Elia, maka Ia juga sanggup menyediakan apa yang kita butuhkan. Yang terpenting adalah adanya iman di hati kita yang percaya sepenuhnya bahwa Dia akan memelihara kita di dalam kelimpahan-Nya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Ya Allah, Engkau pernah memelihara nabi Elia dengan mencukupkan kebutuhan makannya melalui burung gagak. Tambahkanlah imanku, agar aku tidak meragukan kuasa-Mu untuk tetap memelihara kehidupanku. Lepaskanlah semua kekhawatiran dalam hidupku, dan ajarilah aku berserah bahwa di dalam nama-Mu ada jalan keluar untuk setiap permasalahan hidupku. Amin. (Dod).

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Sabtu, 29 November 2025Bacaan: "Dengan telanjang aku keluar dari kandungan ibuku, dengan telanjang juga aku akan kembali ke dalamnya. Tuhan yang memberi, Tuhan yang mengambil, terpujilah nama Tuhan!" (Ayub 1:21)Renungan: Hidup di dunia ini penuh dengan misteri yang di luar jangkauan pemikiran kita. Jika seorang teroris terbunuh oleh bom yang dipasangnya sendiri, kita dapat memakluminya. Namun bagaimana jika pria, wanita dan anak-anak yang tidak berdosa terbunuh karena bom teroris, atau jika seorang istri yang dimutilasi oleh suaminya sendiri. Ayubpun mengalami hal seperti itu. Ia tidak mengerti mengapa berbagai bencana datang menimpa kehidupannya. Apakah Ayub kemudian mengutuki atau marah kepada Tuhan? Tidak! Ayub malah berlutut dan memuliakan Tuhan untuk sesuatu yang ia tidak mengerti. Ia berkata, "Tuhan yang memberi, Tuhan yang mengambil, terpujilah nama Tuhan!" Bahkan Alkitab mencatat, "Dalam kesemuanya itu Ayub tidak berbuat dosa dan tidak menuduh Allah berbuat yang kurang patut". Ayub menyadari bahwa segenap harta kekayaannya adalah pemberian Tuhan, bahkan hidup dan nyawanya sendiri. Tuhanlah yang berdaulat atas semuanya itu. Jika saat ini kita kehilangan orang yang dikasihi, atau menderita penyakit berkepanjangan serta beban permasalahan lain yang mungkin diakibatkan oleh orang lain, kita dapat meneladan Ayub yang selalu menjaga imannya kepada Tuhan dengan senantiasa mengingat bahwa Tuhan itu baik dan melakukan yang baik bagi kita. Ingatlah bahwa Dia tidak akan meninggalkan orang yang memanggil namanya. Dia mendengar keluh kesah kita. Dia mengerti kesedihan kita. Dia selalu ada untuk kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, biarlah hatiku hanya terikat pada-Mu sehingga walau apapun yang terhilang dari hidupku, aku masih tetap bisa bersyukur karena aku masih memiliki Engkau, yang empunya dunia dan segala isinya. Yesus, ikatlah hatiku dengan hati-Mu sendiri. Amin. (Dod).

SHOW 11-26-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1959 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT STEE WITKOFF FIRST HOUR 9-915 Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine Ukraine Sovereignty; NATO Grapples with Political Will and Manpower Gaps — Colonel Jeff McCausland — Colonel McCausland analyzes leaked details revealing Trumpenvoy Steve Witkoff coaching Russian negotiators and proposing Ukrainian territorial concessions, violating fundamental negotiation principles. McCausland believes the war's continuation is the most probable outcome given these dynamics. McCausland assesses NATO readiness, concluding that while economic components exist, political will remains crucial. He condemns the DoD's attempt to prosecute Senator Kelly for citing Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) principles. C915-930 CONTINUED Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine Ukraine Sovereignty; NATO Grapples with Political Will and Manpower Gaps — Colonel Jeff McCausland — 930-945 Hyper-Individualism Since 1968 Has Fractured Civic Communion, Demands Rebuilding of Formative Institutions— Richard Reinsch — Reinsch argues that American politics is fundamentally undermined by a culture of hyper-individualism—a concept emerging around 1968—that divorces citizens from duty, sacrifice, and relational belonging. This cultural fragmentation has destroyed "civic communion" and social cohesion. To reclaim the republic, Reinschcontends citizens must actively resist the breakdown of formative institutions and work to restore loyalty and commitment through religion, education, family, and military service. 945-1000 SECOND HOUR 10-1015 China's Property Crisis Deepens as State-Owned Giant Vanke Plunges; Export Model Creates International Friction — Fraser Howie — Howie documents the deepening property market crisis, evidenced by the financial collapse of state-owned developer Vanke. The central government avoids massive bailout commitments, converting acute sectoral problems into chronic structural drags that leave municipal and regional banks dangerously exposed. Howie notes that the government's current strategy—relying on massive export volumes—is generating significant international friction and pushback, as other nations fear being "swamped by cheap Chinese imports" and demand market access reciprocity. 1015-1030 PLA Anti-Submarine Warfare Grows, But Taiwan Conflict Will Immediately Escalate to Total War for Ryukyu Islands — Rick Fisher — Fisher notes that the PLA Navy has invested heavily in advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. However, Japan maintains a meaningful deterrent margin through its new lithium-battery powered submarines. Fisher warns that China cannot impose an effective blockade of Taiwan without invading and occupying the Sakushima Islands (part of the Ryukyu chain), guaranteeing that any conflict over Taiwan's status will immediately transition into total, wider warfare involving Japan and the United States. C 1030-104C Canada's PM Carney Pursues China Trade Ties Despite Warnings of Beijing's Malign Influence and Elite Capture— Charles Burton — Burton analyzes Prime Minister Carney's efforts to strengthen trade relations with China, potentially to offset escalating tensions with the U.S. Burton suggests Carney assumes China will reward policy concessions by opening its markets, though historical precedent demonstrates China routinely offers empty promises. Burton expresses concern that the government is delaying implementation of a Foreign Influence Registry to appease Beijing, enabling continued espionage, infiltration operations, and the "elite capture" of Canadian policy makers. 1045-1100 China's AI War Planning Focuses on Deception, Raises Global Thermonuclear Risk — General Blaine Holt — General Holt examines China's PLA war planning, which prioritizes using artificial intelligence for grand deception operations. He argues that fifth-generation warfare, leveraging deepfakes and large language models, is potentially more destructive than nuclear weapons. Holt warns that autonomous AI systems adjudicating warfare decisions—analogous to WarGames—represents a probable future scenario. He assesses NATO as "slow and archaic," underscoring the urgent need for advanced indicators, warning systems, and diplomatic frameworks to manage emerging technological threats. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS Interrogation; Details Canada's Decade of Failing to Counter Chinese Malign Activity — Charles Burton — Burton recounts his 2018 interrogation by China's Ministry of State Securityregarding his academic research on Chinese political democratization. He asserts that successive Canadian governments have consistently failed to challenge Beijing's malign operations. Burton cites slow responses to Huawei 5G concerns, government secrecy surrounding the Wuhan-Winnipeg laboratory connections during COVID-19, and current resistance to subsidized BYD electric vehicles, which function as surveillance and data collection tools. 1115-1130 1130-1145 1145-1200 FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 UK Tax Hikes Reach All-Time High, Fueling Entrepreneur Exodus and Political Turmoil for Labor Party — Simon Constable — Constable reports that the UK Labour budget under Rachel Reeves will raise the aggregate tax burden to an all-time high of 38% of GDP. This approach is viewed as fundamentally anti-business, with over two-thirds of entrepreneurs reporting that the government lacks genuine support for wealth creation and private enterprise. Constable predicts this environment will trigger an exodus of new wealth creators and capital. Constable suggests the resulting political turmoil positions Nigel Farage as a credible contender for future UKleadership. 1215-1230 Sanctions Hit Russian Economy Hard as Middlemen Charge Massive Premiums for Imports and Demand Huge Energy Discounts — Michael Bernstam — Bernstam details how countries including China and Turkey exploit Russia's economic isolation through sanctions. China demands oil discounts of up to $19 per barrel while simultaneously charging an 87% premium for manufactured goods exported to Russia. This arbitrage mechanism has contributed to a severe recession in Russia's civilian economy (5.4% contraction). Russia has increasingly relied on gold reserves to cover government budget deficits and sustain essential spending. 1230-1245 1245-100 AM SpaceX Explosion, Chinese Stranding Highlight Private Space Successes and Major Space Failures — Bob Zimmerman — Zimmerman reports on a SpaceX Super Heavy prototype explosion during testing, emphasizing that engineering failures are vital mechanisms for program advancement and refinement. In stark contrast, the Chinese space program's lack of transparency regarding capsule damage resulted in taikonauts being stranded without functional lifeboat capability—a historic first in crewed spaceflight. Boeing's Starliner manned capsule program was downgraded to cargo-only operations due to persistent technical deficiencies, resulting in substantially reduced contract valuation.

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Kustība ir vislabākā pensija, ko varam sarūpēt savam ķermenim. Tā ietekmē visu cilvēka ķermeni, sākot no mūsu prāta un emociju pasaules, līdz pat vissīkākajai organisma šūnai. Kā mainījies cilvēka organisms līdz ar kustību izmaiņām tūkstošiem gadu laikā? Kā kustība ietekmē mūsu nervu sistēmu un kā sportiskās aktivitātes maina šūnu darbību? Gaidot Latvijas Sabiedriskā medija labdarības maratonu "Dod pieci!", kurā šogad īpaša uzmanība pievērsta mazkustīgumam Latvijas sabiedrībā, raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā par kustību nozīmi sarunājas Latvijas Universitātes Medicīnas un dzīvības zinātņu fakultātes asociētā profesore Līga Plakane, Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes docente un Antropoloģijas laboratorijas vadītāja Silvija Umbraško un Paula Stradiņa klīniskās universitātes slimnīcas neiroloģe Ramona Valante. Vai varam tā teikt, ka kustības mūža garumā ir tāda stabila, gara un kvalitatīva pensija vecumdienām? Tam, ka kustības ir atslēga, lai mēs būtu veseli un dzīvotu ilgu un laimīgu mūžu piekrīt visas trīs sarunas dalībnieces. "Kustība uzlabo gan vielmaiņu, gan asinsriti visā ķermenī, gan gan saglabā kaulu veselību, kas ir ļoti būtiski, salīdzinot jaunību ar vecumdienām," piebilst Silvija Umbraško. Ramona Valante norāda, ka ikdienas darbā  ar kustību traucējumu slimniekiem redz, ja cilvēks jaunībā nav pievērsies vairāk kustībām, arī tad, kad ir sākusies slimība, nav par vēlu sākt, lai uzturētu savu dzīves kvalitāti.  "Daudzām slimībām, it īpaši, kas ir saistītas ar kustībām, kustību traucējumiem, piemēram, neirodeģeneratīvas slimības, parkinsonisms, medikamenti ir limitējoši. Tie daudz ko uzlabo dzīves kvalitātē un ļoti daudz ko sniedz simptomu atvieglošanā, bet, ja pacients izvēlas vai kaut kādu iemeslu dēļ nespēj to inkorporēt kopā ar fizioterapiju, ar regulāru kustēšanos, tad tā ir diezgan limitējoša palīdzība," norāda Ramona Valante. Ja to spēj arī kopā ar kārtīgu fizioterapiju, to arī paši pacienti uzreiz pasaka, ka viņi jūtas kā no jauna piedzimuši, piemēram, izgājuši kaut kādu rehabilitācijas kursu." Kāpēc kustības ir tā maģiskā atslēga veselībai? "Cilvēks ir kustīga vertikāla būtne, mūsu ķermenis nav pielāgots atrasties horizontālā stāvoklī ilgstoši, izņemot pagulēt. Ja mēs ilgstoši, ko var arī redzēt slimnīcās, vai arī tad, kad cilvēks paliek aizvien mazkustīgāks, pasīvāks, mainās, un ko arī redzu, kas ļoti ietekmē dzīves kvalitāti pacientam, sirds asinsvadu darbība," skaidro Ramona Valante. "Daudziem pacientiem, arī ja iepriekš nav bijušas nopietnas slimības, bet ilgstoši ir bijis kaut kādu iemeslu dēļ gultas režīms, vai ļoti pasīvs režīms, pēc tam ir ārkārtīgi grūti atkal vertikalizēties. Rodas izmaiņas asinsspiedienā, organisms ir pielāgojies pasīvai horizontālai dzīvei, nav vajadzīga vēlme cīnīties pret gravitāciju, tad arī asinsvadu paplašināšanās un sašaurināšanās notiek stipri lēnāk. Tad sākas problēmas - es vertikalizējos, apsēžos, es neko nevaru izdarīt, man nav spēka, ir dulla galva. Cits vēl ģībst. Arī pēc ilgstošas gulēšanas slimnīcā ir grūti atkopties organismam, kamēr sākas kustēšanās un kustības. Ikdienā mēs par to neaizdomājamies, bet pilnībā pārslēdzās viss asinsspiediens, un pēc tam ir ļoti grūti, jo nevar padomāt, ir tāda dūmakaina galva, kad apsēžas, liekas, ka kritīs. Protams, nav spēka. Un vienīgais, kā to var novērst, ir kustēšanās. Ir šķidrums jāuzņem, un kustības, lai to vispār varētu normalizēt." Protams, labākais būtu regulāri kustēties, nodarboties ar kādām fiziskām aktivitātēm, bet arī neregulāras aktivitātes var palīdzēt. Piemēram, arī neregulāri vingrojot, varam novērst daudzas problēmas, kaut vai skeleta muskulatūras problēmas. Neregulāri darīt ir labāk nekā vispār nedarīt, lai stiprinātu savu ķermeni, lai lielākā vecumā būtu mazāk vai nebūtu problēmu.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Jumat, 28 November 2025Bacaan: "Sesungguhnya segala sesuatu yang kamu lakukan untuk salah seorang dari saudaraku yang paling hina ini, kamu telah melakukannya untuk Aku." (Matius 25:40)Renungan Ada banyak di antara kita yang mungkin berpikir bahwa Columbus memiliki segalanya, tetapi sebenarnya ia tidak memiliki apa-apa. Ia bahkan harus meminta roti untuk anaknya yang lapar dan ia mati dalam kekurangan. Namun ia memberikan kepada dunia sesuatu yang lebih berharga daripada emas yaitu sebuah benua baru yang ditemukannya, Amerika! Banyak orang tidak memiliki apa-apa dan mereka bukanlah orang-orang penting atau orang yang terkenal karena penghasilan dan kekayaan mereka. Namun mereka belajar melakukan dan memberikan sesuatu yang berguna, yang hasilnya bisa dinikmati banyak orang. Ketidakmampuan dan keadaan ekonomi yang lemah janganlah menjadi alasan untuk tidak berbuat apa-apa dan tidak memberi. Yesus sendiri datang ke dunia tidak mempunyai barang berharga. Ia bahkan lahir di kandang binatang. Namun Ia telah memberikan diri-Nya untuk menyelamatkan dunia ini dari dosa. Apakah saat ini keadaan ekonomi kita seperti Columbus atau jauh lebih baik darinya? Apapun keadaan ekonomi kita, kita harus belajar untuk bisa memberi dan mengerjakan sesuatu yang berarti bagi orang lain. Ingat, memberi bukan hanya kewajiban orang kaya atau mereka yang mempunyai karunia memberi, tetapi semua orang percaya harus belajar memberi. Memberi waktu untuk orang-orang yang kita kasihi, memberi senyuman untuk orang-orang yang kita temui, memberi pengampunan untuk orang-orang yang menyakiti kita, memberi makanan untuk mereka yang kelaparan dan memberi hati kita untuk Tuhan. Tidak ada alasan untuk tidak bisa memberi, karena Tuhan sudah mengaruniakan tubuh kita dengan kemampuannya untuk memberkati sesama kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih untuk segala sesuatu yang telah Kau berikan dalam hidupku. Hidupku selama ini semata-mata ada karena belas kasih dan cinta-Mu saja, maka ajarilah aku untuk mau berbagi cinta dan kepedulian terhadap orang lain yang berkekurangan. Yesus, jadikan hatiku seperti hatimu, hati yang penuh belas kasih terhadap mereka yang menderita. Amin. (Dod).

Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine Ukraine Sovereignty; NATO Grapples with Political Will and Manpower Gaps — Colonel Jeff McCausland — Colonel McCausland analyzes leaked details revealing Trumpenvoy Steve Witkoff coaching Russian negotiators and proposing Ukrainian territorial concessions, violating fundamental negotiation principles. McCausland believes the war's continuation is the most probable outcome given these dynamics. McCausland assesses NATO readiness, concluding that while economic components exist, political will remains crucial. He condemns the DoD's attempt to prosecute Senator Kelly for citing Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) principles.

Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) rips through one of the most urgent, dangerous stories in American politics right now: Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's unprecedented weaponization of the Department of Defense and FBI against Senator Mark Kelly and five other members of Congress, and millions of military retirees—just days before Thanksgiving.  Coming to you from the new MS Now (formerly MSNBC) headquarters in Times Square, and after a whirlwind of speaking out, Paul connects the dots between Trump's escalating attacks, Ukraine's ongoing fight, 9/11 first responder revelations, and why this moment demands maximum vigilance from you—and every independent American.  Paul explains how Trump and his “Acting” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are targeting Senator Mark Kelly and six other members of Congress—sending a chilling message to over two million military retirees—who now fear being dragged back under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for what they post or say.  This is bigger than Democrat vs. Republican—it is about right vs. wrong, and about whether America is still a place where free speech is protected from government retaliation. He analyzes Senator Slotkin's warning about a new FBI counterterrorism inquiry into her after a Trump-criticizing video, and how combining DOD and FBI power into a dual intimidation strike looks less like a democracy and more like the behavior of despots in Russia, North Korea, or Saddam's Iraq.  In classic Independent Americans fashion, Paul also hits rapid headlines that everyone should be tracking heading into Thanksgiving: fresh Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, the simmering risk of U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the underreported stakes for National Guard and Reserve members serving in Congress, and new revelations about long-buried documents on the toxic dust that has killed more 9/11 first responders than were lost on the day itself. He connects it all back to accountability, vigilance, and the open seats at Thanksgiving tables that still remind families of the lasting costs of 9/11.  And because this show always brings light, Paul closes with “something good”: a shout-out to The Duffel Blog—the “Onion for the military”—whose brutal satire of Trump's “woke” rhetoric, ICE raids, and Pentagon absurdity offers a sharp, much-needed laugh for vets and civilians alike. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Ways to listen:Social channels: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThe aerospace and defense industry operates in one of the most demanding environments, where compliance, traceability, and precision are non-negotiable—yet many manufacturers still rely on generic ERPs that were never built for aviation. As a result, they pour millions into customizations just to meet basic FAA, DoD, and OEM requirements, only to end up with fragile systems that struggle under the weight of cert linkage, serial and lot tracking, shelf-life controls, and calibration traceability. In this webinar, we'll break down the “Aerospace ERP Gap,” exposing the risks and costs of forcing generic ERPs into aerospace use cases, including the all-too-common “$2M customization trap.” You'll see how industry-built ERP platforms close this gap with out-of-the-box capabilities for MRO, manufacturing, and defense contractors—delivering compliance-ready workflows, integrated configuration management, and real-time visibility across every aircraft, tool, and certificate. Ultimately, these purpose-built solutions help organizations move from reactive and fragmented to unified and intelligent, without blowing budgets or stretching implementation timelines.In this episode, Sam Gupta hosts Ralph Merhi, CEO, ERP.aero, to discuss the inside of the aerospace ERP gap, the $2M cost of getting it wrong.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/erp-aero-overview-webinar/Questions for Panelists?

A leader's success is directly tied to their ability to set an example to those they're leading and manage their own sense of discipline. Today on Leadership Blueprints, we wrap up our DOD series with a special guest, Dan Bailey. Dan is a former naval officer and the current vice president of commercial operations at Quanta Services. Tuning in, you'll hear about Dan's time in the Navy, moving from active duty to Quanta Services, what the company does, and why leaders need to be enablers. We delve into Dan's role at Quanta Services and how he brings value to the business as a whole, before discussing the biggest lessons he learned from his transition from active duty, what led him to decide to leave, and how he determined what he wanted to focus on next. Dan discusses the leadership lessons he has learned from his military experience, how they have benefited him in his new career path, and what he hopes to achieve. As always, Dan answers our rapid-fire questions and, to close, leaves listeners with some pearls of wisdom and tells us all about the Honor Foundation. Be sure to press play now!Key Points From This Episode:What drew our guest to the Naval Academy. Dan tells us about his role at Quanta Services and how he brings value to the company. Lessons he learned from his transition from active duty and how he decided what to do next. How being in the military has served Dan as a leader in the private sector. How to apply to the Honor Foundation and Dan's advice for transitioning officers. Quotes:“As a leader in any company, you have the opportunity to be an enabler to the degree that you want to be.” — Dan Bailey “If I'm doing my job right, we're able to move faster, bring more value, and help the customer succeed in their projects and their goals.” — Dan Bailey “A leader doesn't succeed by using force, they succeed by using example.” — Dan Bailey Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dan Bailey on LinkedInQuanta Services The Honor FoundationRobert E. Lee on Leadership Leadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

Ismael (Founder/CEO) and Nate (Defense GTM) from Lagrange explain why the biggest commercial demand for cutting-edge cryptography might be outside crypto—securing AI in defense, healthcare, and regulated finance. We cover: why they built DeepProof (a zero-knowledge ML library that proves model outputs over private inputs), how this fits the DoD's zero-trust mandates, and why frontier crypto R&D should serve national interest, not just faster token launches. We also dig into GTM with government, what zero-knowledge adds beyond TLS, and how to talk “applied cryptography” without getting stuck in a “crypto” stigma.Key timestamps[00:00:00] Cold Open: Ismael on crypto funding frontier cryptography beyond tokens[00:01:00] Introduction: Sam sets up Lagrange, AI, defense, and applied cryptography[00:03:00] Origin Story: Ismael's path from TradFi and VC to founding Lagrange[00:06:00] Why Defense: Using crypto-funded cryptography for national security and AI safety[00:10:00] DeepProof Explained: Proving AI model outputs over private inputs with ZK[00:15:00] Business Model: “OpenAI sells inference; we sell proofs”[00:18:00] Beyond Crypto: Healthcare, compliance, and dual-use cryptography[00:22:00] Nate's Role: Selling applied cryptography to defense without leading with “crypto”[00:27:00] Lagrange Vision: Cryptographic supremacy and becoming the verifiability layer[00:33:00] Roadmap & Ask: Expansion into defense, partners with serious AI workloadsConnecthttps://www.lagrange.dev/https://www.linkedin.com/company/lagrange-labs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/i20h/https://x.com/lagrangedevhttps://x.com/Ismael_H_RDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Get featuredBe a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Kamis, 27 November 2025Bacaan: "Tetapi hendaklah kamu ramah seorang terhadap yang lain, penuh kasih mesra dan saling mengampuni, sebagaimana Allah di dalam Kristus telah mengampuni kamu." (Efesus 4:32) Renungan: Si anak sulung dalam kisah anak yang hilang, sedang bekerja di ladang ketika adiknya pulang. Bapanya yang menanti-nantikan anaknya yang bungsu itu, ketika si bungsu pulang, menyambutnya, dan menyuruh para pelayannya untuk menyembelih anak lembu yang tambun dan menyiapkan pesta. Selama adiknya pergi, ia tampak baik, tetapi ketika adiknya pulang dan berkata, "Bapa, ampunilah aku dan aku akan bekerja untuk bapa," maka ada persaingan dalam keluarga itu. Selama ini si anak sulung memiliki kekuasaan penuh di rumah, sekarang adiknya kembali lagi. Si anak sulung telah menciptakan tembok permusuhan dengan menunjukkan ketidaksenangannya. Dengan tidak mengampuni saudaranya, maka sesungguhnya anak sulung ini juga tidak akan menerima pengampunan dari Allah. Kita wajib memberikan pengampunan karena Allah telah lebih dahulu memberikan pengampunan kepada kita. Jika saat ini kita mempunyai musuh, ingatlah musuh adalah sesuatu yang mahal! Karena musuh dapat membawa kebencian ke dalam hati kita, dan hal itu dapat menyebabkan penyakit jasmani bahkan lebih parah lagi hal itu akan merusak hubungan kita dengan Tuhan. Marilah kita mulai belajar taat pada firman Tuhan dengan mulai mengampuni sesuai dengan firman Tuhan, "Tetapi hendaklah kamu ramah seorang terhadap yang lain, penuh kasih mesra dan saling mengampuni, sebagaimana Allah di dalam Kristus telah mengampuni kamu. (Ef 4:32). Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa: Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku untuk tidak iri dan benci terhadap sesamaku. Ajarilah aku juga untuk mengampuni, sebagaimana Engkau sudah lebih dahulu mengampuni aku. Jangan biarkan kekecewaan dan luka hatiku membuat aku menjadi pembangkang di hadapan-Mu dengan tidak mau mengampuni. Yesus, ampuni dan ubahlah diriku. Amin. (Dod).

Jon Herold unpacks a wide-ranging and often hilarious news day, starting with his newly minted title as the “world's foremost Q promoter” after a New York Times piece took his comments wildly out of context. He breaks down the Epstein-file discourse, clarifies what he actually said, and roasts Will Sommer while embracing the absurdity of becoming media-designated “Q adjacent.” Jon then covers mixed signals surrounding the supposed shutdown and surprise “revival” of DOGE, Trump pardoning a turkey, stock market chatter, and reports that Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a U.S.-brokered peace deal. He reacts to snowfall at home, Thanksgiving week family time, and the DOJ's election-related narratives before diving into Emerald Robinson's sprawling 2024 “steal prevention” thread, which he finds intriguing but deeply suspicious. From Musk rumors to Smartmatic whistleblowers to cyber ops, Jon raises red flags while analyzing what doesn't add up. Additional topics include Trump's Genesis Mission executive order on AI, the slowing housing market, Fed speculation, terror-designation reviews, Mark Kelly's UCMJ scrutiny, a mysterious new DoD content-blocking directive, Speaker Johnson's Nick Fuentes comments, and the surreal “everyone's alive in Bismarck” running gag.         

Inside the VA: Straight Talk brings you a direct, honest conversation as SMA Tilley sits down with The Honorable Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, Deputy Secretary of the VA, for a powerful episode focused on the future of Veteran care.Together, they break down the VA's next-generation electronic health record system and why seamless DoD-to-VA connectivity is essential for faster access, safer care, and a better experience for every Veteran.

A direct, no-nonsense look at this week's biggest aviation stories, backed by real-world fighter pilot experience — unscripted and unedited and 69% true!Go here to support the channel. https://www.themoverandgonkyshow.comFor sponsorships and business inquiries: themoverandgonkyshow@gmail.comMost Mondays at 8PM ET, Mover (F-16, F/A-18, T-38, 737, 787, helicopter pilot, author, cop, and wanna be race car driver) and Gonky (F/A-18, T-38, A320, dirt bike racer, author, and awesome dad) discuss everything from aviation to racing to life and anything in between. #MoverAndGonky #FighterPilot #AviationPodcast #MilitaryAviation #PilotTalk #JetPilots #AviationNews #AviationCommunity #CrashAnalysis #CombatAviation #AviationHumor #PilotLife #AviationDiscussion #LiveShow #VeteranPilotsMore About Mover:Mover's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CWLemoineLooking for a good book? https://www.cwlemoine.comMore About Gonky:Gonky's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealgonkyKids Coloring and Activity Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CDS4C68YWOMBAT's Books and More! https://www.trmatson.com/*The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.Views presented are our own or our guests and do not represent the views of DoD or its Components.*

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 26 November 2025Bacaan:"Aku berkata kepadamu: Sesungguhnya jikalau biji gandum tidak jatuh ke dalam tanah dan mati, ia tetap satu biji saja, tetapi jika ia mati, ia akan menghasilkan banyak buah," (Yohanes 12:24)Renungan: Suatu ketika, ada seorang anak yang bertanya pada ibunya, "Ibu, temanku tadi cerita kalau ibunya selalu membiarkan tangannya sendiri digigit nyamuk sampai nyamuk itu kenyang supaya ia tak menggigit temanku. Apa ibu juga akan berbuat yang sama?" Sang ibu tertawa dan menjawab terus terang, "Tidak. Tapi, Ibu akan mengejar setiap nyamuk sepanjang malam supaya tidak sempat menggigit kamu atau keluarga kita." Mendengar jawaban itu, si anak tersenyum. "Terus Bu, aku waktu itu pernah dengar cerita ada ibu yang rela tidak makan supaya anak-anaknya bisa makan kenyang. Kalau ibu bagaimana?" Kali ini sang Ibu menjawab dengan suara lebih tegas, "Ibu akan bekerja keras agar kita semua bisa makan sampai kenyang." Si anak kembali tersenyum, lalu memeluk ibunya dengan penuh sayang. "Makasih, Ibu. Aku bisa selalu bersandar pada Ibu." Sembari mengusap-usap rambut anaknya, sang Ibu membalas, "Tidak, Nak! Tapi Ibu akan mendidikmu supaya bisa berdiri kokoh di atas kakimu sendiri, agar kamu nantinya tidak sampai jatuh tersungkur ketika Ibu sudah tidak ada lagi di sisimu. Karena tidak selamanya ibu bisa mendampingimu." Ada berapa banyak orangtua di antara kita yang sering kali merasa rela berkorban diri demi sang buah hati? Tidak sadarkah kita bahwa sikap seperti itu bisa menumpulkan mental pemberani si anak? Jadi, adalah bijak bila semua orangtua tidak hanya menjadikan dirinya tempat bersandar bagi buah hati mereka, melainkan juga membuat sandaran itu tidak lagi diperlukan di kemudian hari. Adalah bijak jika para orangtua membentuk anak-anaknya sebagai pribadi mandiri kelak di saat orangtua itu sendiri tidak bisa lagi mendampingi anak-anaknya di dunia. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, aku bersyukur atas anugrah kehidupanku ini. Ajarilah aku agar melalui hidupku ini banyak hal yang bisa dipelajari oleh orang-orang yang terdekat denganku sehingga mereka boleh menjadi sukses dan mandiri melalui kehidupan yang dicontoh dariku. Berilah aku kemampuan untuk terus memberkati banyak orang melalui keteladanan hidupku. Yesus, jadikan diriku seperti diri-Mu yang dapat membuat kehidupan ini menjadi lebih berarti. Amin. (Dod).

In this episode of The Eric Coffie Show, Eric challenges listeners to stop waiting for the shutdown to end and start preparing now—because when the government reopens, only the ready will win. He breaks down why agencies like DoD, CIA, FBI, and DHS are still fully funded and still awarding contracts, and shares real examples of entrepreneurs who are writing proposals, hiring staff, and securing wins during the shutdown. Eric and Randy also address community needs—including the launch of a women's group—and emphasize the importance of staying engaged, sharing ideas, and building the confidence to step into rooms with major agencies and primes. This episode is a push to stop hesitating, start preparing, and recognize that underdogs belong at the table just as much as anyone else. Key Takeaways Shutdowns don't stop DoD, intel agencies, or funded departments—opportunities are still active. Winners prepare during downtime: proposals, readiness, relationships, and strategy. Community matters—sharing ideas, building confidence, and creating spaces (like a women's group) accelerates growth. Learn more: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://govcongiants.org/  Watch the full Youtube Live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/xEQKIP4wIrE?si=x9oU8ENE4Y74H98T 

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 25 November 2025Bacaan: "Mata Tuhan tertuju kepada orang-orang benar, dan telinga-Nya kepada teriak mereka minta tolong." (Mazmur 34:16) Renungan: Suatu hari dua murid Yesus sedang berjalan menuju Emaus. Mereka sibuk membahas apa yang sedang terjadi setelah Yesus wafat di kayu salib. Dalam perjalanan tersebut tiba-tiba Tuhan Yesus datang mendekati mereka, lalu berjalan bersama-sama dengan mereka, namun mereka tidak mengenal Dia. Sungguh sangat mengherankan bagaimana mungkin mereka berdua tidak mengenal Yesus, padahal baru 3 hari Yesus meninggalkan mereka. Rupanya ada sesuatu yang menghalangi mata mereka sehingga mereka tidak mengenal Tuhan Yesus. Sebagai murid yang ditinggal oleh gurunya, wajar bila mereka merasa ketakutan, sedih, kecewa dan hilang harapan. Rasa bingung dan putus asa itulah yang telah menutupi pandangan mereka sehingga mereka tidak mengenali Tuhan Yesus. Masalah yang menimpa kehidupan kita, bisa menghalangi kita memandang Tuhan. Tuhan seolah hilang dalam hidup kita. Kalau kita jauh dari Tuhan pun, Ia seolah terlihat kecil. Oleh sebab itu, selalulah berusaha untuk mendekat kepada Tuhan. Ketika kita terus mengarahkan pandangan kepada Tuhan, kita akan bertambah kuat. Sesungguhnya Tuhan tidak pernah menjauh, kita lah yang tidak setia. Tuhan selalu mengarahkan pandangan-Nya kepada kita anak-anak-Nya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa: Tuhan Yesus, ketika masalah silih berganti menerpa hidupku, terkadang aku tidak bisa melihat bahwa Engkau ada di sampingku. Bahkan aku sering merasa bahwa Engkau meninggalkan aku dan membiarkan aku menjalani hidup ini sendirian. Ampuni aku Yesus, karena kini kutahu bahwa Engkau adalah Allah yang setia, yang selalu ada untuk setiap orang yang senantiasa mencari Engkau. Yesus, Engkaulah andalanku. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 24 November 2025Bacaan: "Jadi apabila Anak itu memerdekakan kamu, kamupun benar-benar merdeka." (Yohanes 8:36)Renungan: Ada seorang pandai besi yang sangat terkenal karena hasil kerjanya sangat bermutu. Suatu ketika karena satu kesalahan ia ditangkap dan dipenjarakan di ruangan bawah tanah. Kedua kakinya dirantai dengan rantai yang sangat kuat. Ia mencoba untuk memutuskan mata rantai yang mengikat kakinya. Ia terus mencermati rantai yang membelenggunya dan mencari peluang supaya dapat memutuskan mata-mata rantai itu. Setelah bergumul cukup lama akhirnya harapannya pupus, karena ia mengenali bahwa rantai yang membelenggunya adalah buatan tangannya sendiri. Dulu ia sangat bangga karena telah menciptakan rantai yang kuat, tetapi kini ia sangat menyesal karena rantai yang kuat yang dibuatnya telah membelenggunya dengan sangat kuat. Dosa adalah rantai yag sangat kuat, yang tercipta karena kita mengikuti segala keinginan daging. Tangan kita sendirilah yang merajut setiap mata rantai dosa itu selama bertahun-tahun. Tanpa kita sadari, dosa demi dosa telah kita jalin sehingga menjadi rantai yang sangat kuat, yang mengikat sampai kita tidak mampu lagi untuk melepaskan diri dari belenggunya. Tidak ada yang dapat memutuskan belenggu dosa selain dari Yesus Kristus yang sudah menang atas dosa. Jadi pilihlah sekarang juga. Apakah kita akan hidup merdeka dari dosa atau tetap dibelenggu dosa sampai maut menjemput? Jika kita bijak, undanglah Yesus masuk dalam hati kita untuk memerdekakan kita saat ini juga. Kemudian hiduplah dalam kebenaran firman-Nya, karena hanya ketika kita berkomitmen hidup dalam kebenaran firman-Nya, kita akan mengalami kemerdekaan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena Engkau sudah mau mati untukku. Begitu besar dosa yang kubuat yang selalu mengecewakan hati-Mu. Tapi tangan-Mu senantiasa terbuka untuk menerimaku kembali. Terima kasih Yesus, karena kasih-Mu terlalu besar untukku. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Minggu, 23 November 2025Bacaan: "Sebab dukacita menurut kehendak Allah menghasilkan pertobatan yang membawa keselamatan dan yang tidak akan disesalkan, tetapi dukacita yang dari dunia ini menghasilkan kematian." (2 Korintus 7:10)Renungan: Perjalanan hidup kita adalah seperti sebuah proses. Seperti sebuah benda yang begitu indah dan berharga mahal, harus melalui suatu proses yang tidak mudah: diolah, diremukkan dan dibentuk. Oleh karena itu kita harus melewati berbagai tekanan, kesulitan, masalah, penyakit dan juga penderitaan, dan kesemuanya itu terkadang membawa kita kepada dukacita. Namun bila kita mampu menguasai diri dan mengaturnya dengan baik, serta membiarkan tangan Tuhan bekerja dalam hidup kita, kehidupan kita akan menjadi luar biasa dan berbeda. Tuhan tidak menghendaki kita bersedih atau berduka karena masalah yang ada. Justru DIA ingin memakai dukacita yang kita alami ini sebagai sarana yang membawa kita pada sebuah kehidupan yang lebih baik lagi. Oleh karena itu firman-Nya mengatakan: "Berbahagialah orang yang berdukacita, karena mereka akan dihibur." (Mat 5:4). Tidak semua bentuk dukacita dapat membawa kebaikan, hanya ketika kita membawa dukacita itu kepada Tuhan, maka dukacita itu akan menjadi suatu kebaikan bagi kita. Tanpa adanya perasaan dukacita dan penyesalan tidak akan pernah ada pertobatan. Dan tanpa pertobatan kitapun tidak akan pernah menerima anugerah pengampunan dan kasih karunia dari Tuhan. Mari kita bawa semua permasalahan dan kesulitan hidup ini kepada Tuhan; dan biarlah DIA yang menyelesaikannya dengan caraNYA dan bukan dengan cara kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, aku percaya melalui penderitaan dan permasalahan hidup ini, Engkau mau membentuk aku menjadi pribadi yang tegar dan tahan uji, seperti emas yang murni yang harus dibakar di perapian agar menjadi berharga. Kini kuserahkan semua beban hidupku pada-Mu, selesaikanlah semuanya dengan caramu dan bukan dengan caraku. Amin. (Dod).

Send us a textPeaches and Trent dive straight into the chaos—no disclaimers, no corporate tone, just two dudes calling out the absurdity of modern military leadership. From COVID reinstatement madness to commanders who rubber-stamp illegal orders and still get promoted, Peaches unloads on the Air Force's “do as we say, not as we do” culture. Trent breaks down why officers obsess over year-groups like it's astrology, why reinstated members get screwed, and how the Pentagon avoids accountability like it's a PT test. The boys torch everything from Secret Service incompetence to Navy misery to teenagers who show up to job interviews looking like they escaped Hot Topic at 2 a.m. It's raw, it's ruthless, it's Ones Ready at full power.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Peaches jumps Trent in the team room 01:40 – Pre-workout, caffeine addiction & Aaron slander (required) 02:20 – OTS updates: Vegas locked, Europe maybe 05:45 – “It's NOT a smoke session. Calm down.” 08:00 – Jordan Carr's reinstatement disaster 12:50 – Reinstating people while pretending nothing happened 18:40 – Illegal orders, vaccine fallout & leadership failures 27:30 – Adam Dorito enters the chat 33:10 – Why accountability is mythical in the DoD 39:00 – Secret Service trainwreck & assassination attempt chaos 47:10 – Navy life: cool missions, no life 54:15 – Why teens can't get jobs (Peaches explains parenting) 01:00:00 – Spencer's nipple rings & “freedom of movement” at work 01:03:00 – Final thoughts on jobs, standards & reality checks

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Sabtu, 22 November 2025Bacaan: "Orang yang sabar melebihi seorang pahlawan, orang yang menguasai dirinya, melebihi orang yang merebut kota. " (Amsal 16:32)Renungan: Dwight D. Eisenhower adalah Komandan tertinggi pasukan sekutu amfibi terbesar yang dipersiapkan untuk membebaskan benua Eropa dari cengkeraman Nazi pada Juni 1944. Ia dapat memimpin pasukan yang sangat besar itu karena kemampuannya bekerja sama dengan berbagai macam orang. Pada waktu kecil, Eisenhower tidak dapat bergaul karib dengan orang lain. Ia sering berkelahi di sekolah dan pemarah. Syukurlah ia mempunyai seorang ibu yang penuh kasih dan mengajarkan kepadanya firman Allah, Suatu kali, ketika sedang membalut tangan Eisenhower setelah kemarahannya yang meledak-ledak, si ibu mengutip Amsal 16:32, "Orang yang sabar melebihi seorang pahlawan, orang yang menguasai dirinya, melebihi orang yang merebut kota." Bertahun-tahun kemudian ia menulis, "Aku selalu mengingat kembali percakapan itu sebagai salah satu peristiwa paling berharga di dalam hidupku." Tidak diragukan lagi, dengan belajar mengendalikan kemarahannya, Eisenhower dapat bekerjasama secara efektif dengan orang lain. Setiap kita pernah dicobai hingga kemarahan kita mudah tersulut. Namun melalui karya Allah di dalam hidup ini, kita dapat belajar untuk mengendalikannya. Tidak ada cara yang lebih baik dalam mempengaruhi orang lain selain melalui sikap yang tenang dan lembut. Apakah kita seorang pemarah? Belajarlah dari Eisenhower, maka hidup kita akan diberkati. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, penuhilah aku dengan roh kelemah lembutan agar jangan sampai roh kemarahan selalu menguasai diriku. Ada banyak luka hati dan kekecewaan yang mengikat diriku, itulah akar yang membuat aku mudah tersinggung dan mudah emosi. Aku tidak tahu, sudah berapa banyak orang yang terluka karena perkataan dan sikapku ini. Siram hatiku dengan DarahMu Yesus, dan bantu aku untuk mampu mengampuni siapapun yang pernah menyakiti hatiku agar hidupku dapat menjadi berkat bagi orang lain. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Jumat, 21 November 2025Bacaan: "Sebab Aku telah memberikan suatu teladan kepada kamu, supaya kamu juga berbuat sama seperti yang telah Kuperbuat kepadamu." (Yohanes 13:15)Renungan: Mother Teresa pernah menulis: "Tebarkan kasih ke manapun anda pergi. Mulailah dari dalam rumah anda sendiri. Berikan kasih anda kepada anak-anak anda, kepada istri atau suami anda, kepada tetangga anda. Jangan pernah membiarkan seseorang yang datang kepada anda pergi begitu saja tanpa ia merasa lebih baik dan lebih bahagia. Jadilah ekspresi hidup dari kebaikan-kebaikan Tuhan. Kebaikan hati di wajahmu, kebaikan hati dalam senyumanmu, kebaikan hati dengan salam hangatmu!" Apakah hari ini kita mampu memberikan senyuman yang terindah untuk anak, orang tua, pasangan teman dan orang-orang yang kita jumpai hari ini. Mampukah kita melakukannya terhadap orang yang sudah mengecewakan hati kita? Sadarkah kita bahwa begitu banyak kita mengecewakan hati Tuhan? Tetapi walau Tuhan sering kita kecewakan, Ia tetap memberikan berkat-Nya yang selalu baru kepada kita. Lakukanlah hal yang sama juga terhadap orang yang pernah mengecewakan kita. Senyuman dan sapaan kita akan membuka rahmat Allah masuk dalam hati mereka, sehingga hati mereka menjadi gelisah dan ingin berdamai dengan kita. Hari ini seseorang merindukan senyuman kita. Berikan senyuman yang paling indah untuknya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, mampukan aku untuk tetap tersenyum sekalipun hatiku sakit karena perkataan dan perbuatan orang-orang yang ada di sekitarku. Semoga dengan senyum ketulusanku untuk mereka, tangan-Mu yang penuh kuasa menjamah mereka sehingga hati mereka gelisah dan mau berdamai denganku. Yesus, masuklah dalam hatiku dan hati mereka yang sudah mengecewakanku. Amin. (Dod).

In this episode Eric sits down with Chris Griesedieck Jr. (GovCon counsel, Venable LLP) to unpack today's FAR Part 19 overhaul: the Rule of Two survives but is discretionary at the task-order level, size re-representation at the task-order level is removed, and 8(a) changes aim to boost post-graduation success. They also break down the CMMC rollout—starting November 10, DoD solicitations will begin requiring Level 1/2 self-assessments, many Level 2 efforts will need third-party certification, and POA&Ms can enable conditional awards (up to 180 days to cure). Chris shares a practical playbook for REAs and terminations—why recoveries differ under FAR Part 12 (commercial) vs Part 49 (non-commercial), what pre/post-termination and settlement costs are compensable, and why lost profits are almost never in scope absent bad faith. They cover agencies trying to insert new clauses via mods/options (when to insist on consideration or equitable adjustments), upticks in M&A/novations and inter-company work (profit limits with affiliates), and the shifting bid-protest landscape (tougher GAO pleading standards; higher DoD task-order thresholds). Key Takeaways: FAR Part 19—what changed today: Rule of Two saved; discretionary at task-orders; size re-rep at task-order level removed; 8(a) tweaks aim at post-graduation success. CMMC timeline & stakes: Starting Nov 10, new DoD RFPs will call for Level 1/2 self-assessments; many Level 2 contracts will need 3rd-party certification; conditional awards require an approved POA&M within 180 days. Protect your margin under stress: Use the right REA path (Part 12 vs. Part 49), recover allowable pre-/post-termination costs, and demand consideration/equitable adjustments when agencies add clauses or condition options; track tighter GAO protest standards and higher DoD task-order thresholds. Learn more: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://govcongiants.org/  Chris' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-griesedieck-jr-4226b544 Website: https://www.venable.com/ 

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Sarah Monzon. Sarah is the winner of the Holt Medallion and Selah Award. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who makes up imaginary friends to have adult conversations with (otherwise known as writing novels). As a Navy chaplain's wife, she resides wherever the military happens to station her family and enjoys exploring the beauty of the world around her. We are here today to discuss her latest novel, Hearts in Circulation. In this episode, Sarah shares all about her latest novel in the Checking Out Love librarian series. She writes about representation in fiction, including her book flight of books that include this theme. We talked about being a military spouse and the beauty of collecting multiple library cards as we move around. There is also a DOD library, so make sure if you are not sleeping on that. Lastly, she shares about how to request books from your local library if they do not have them.Episode Highlights:We discuss Sarah's latest novel, Hearts in Circulation, part of her Checking Out Love librarian series.Sarah shares why representation in fiction is such an important theme throughout her writing.We chat about life as a military spouse and the unexpected joy of collecting multiple library cards across duty stations.Sarah offers a great reminder about the DOD library system—don't sleep on it if you have access!She walks us through how to request books from your local library to support authors and expand your community's collection.Connect with Sarah:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBuy Sarah's booksShow NotesSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:The Mandie series by Lois Gladys LeppardBook FlightAll for Anna by Nicole DeeseThe Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson PoliJoin us for the BFF Book Club Holiday Party!

Welcome back to another episode of Leadership Blueprints as we continue our special DoD to AEC series for November, honoring veterans who have transitioned from active duty into the built environment. In this episode, BJ Kraemer sits down with MCFA senior project leader and former Marine Corps infantry officer Brian McGrath to explore his journey from platoon commander in Afghanistan to leading complex construction and development projects across diverse markets. Brian shares the realities of counterinsurgency operations in Helmand Province, what he learned from his time in the Marines, and how those lessons translate directly into project leadership and day-to-day decision-making around scope, schedule, and budget. Brian unpacks how he uses structure, communication, and AI tools to stay ahead of the chaos, why teamwork and humility sit at the core of his leadership philosophy, and how books and mentors continue to shape his mindset. Whether you're a transitioning veteran or a leader in the built environment, this episode offers powerful insights into what is possible when discipline, thought, and purpose collide. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Hear how lessons from the Marine Corps inform his work in the construction industry. His Marine Corps career journey and experience serving as a platoon commander. How he got his first job in construction and worked his way up to estimating.Leadership lessons he carried from the Marine Corps into the private sector.Explore his approach to building professional relationships and teams. Discover what it takes to be an ideal team member: humble, hungry, smart.Quotes:“Thinking means planning better and making sure that you're getting up and you're going to projects knowing what you're talking about, what they need to know, [and] the documentation, the information is all set and prepped.” — Brian McGrath “I always loved construction. I always thought there was a connection between military and construction.” — Brian McGrath “I'm not successful in anything without the people around me.” — Brian McGrath “Until thought is linked to purpose. There's no intelligent accomplishment.” — Brian McGrath “Obstacles in your life are your life.” — Brian McGrath Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Brian McGrath on LinkedInQuatrefoil Consulting LLCFounding Forward As a Man ThinkethLeadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

Connect to John Gilroy on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Want to listen to other episodes? www.Federaltechpodcast.com The federal government recognizes that threats are multiplying at an exponential level. In fact, in October 2025, CISA released a free vulnerability scanner, and 10,000 organizations have signed up. Today, CISA is at its current capacity. Today, we examine solutions from a successful startup called CrunchAtlas. One of the co-founders, Ben Fabrelle, will share with the audience his experience in threat hunting in the federal government and why he combined with another veteran to form a company that can assist in threat intelligence, data analysis, and automation. During the interview, Fabrelle says that CrunchAtlas likes to attack "wicked" complex problems. One of the most complicated problems the federal government has is identifying threats in a world where the DoD is being attacked by malicious actors every day. Fabrelle suggests that the solution is a persistent cyber-hunt platform. It can search for threats in a wide range of environments. This means it can be deployed on-prem, in the cloud, or in an air-gapped environment. The founders view that a platform approach is the best way to scale against these adversaries. One of the key differentiators for CrunchAtlas is its ability to operate in the cloud, on-prem, and even in an air-gapped environment. In fact, their offering's code stack, from design, operates in an air-gapped environment. Automation in this kind of environment will allow for a reduction in false positives, which will, in turn, reduce fatigue and decrease the need for human threat hunters.  

Send us a textPeaches kicks the door in with a full-spectrum roast of the military news cycle—because apparently everything from nuclear micro-reactors to Space Force identity crises hit at once. He drags drones, typhoons, politicians, and anyone who thinks DEI is the DoD's biggest threat. He calls out NASA's cooler cousin, dunks on heavy-weather boat psychos, and casually reminds you the feds probably know way more about Epstein than they'll ever admit. If you came for sugarcoating, you're lost. If you came for truth bombs from someone who's actually been there, buckle up.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Worms Ready and Still Chaotic 00:30 Why Assessment and Selection Isn't Your CrossFit Warmup 01:40 Vegas OTS Plug Because You Need It 03:00 Army Builds Pocket Nukes 04:20 Drone Threats and Bureaucracy Wrestling 05:20 Navy Ships Doing Navy Ship Things 07:00 Marines vs. Typhoons and Common Sense 08:40 Air Force Leadership Shuffle 10:10 Space Force Still Figuring Out Space 12:20 Coast Guard's Record Drug Haul and Nightmare Boats 14:20 Pentagon Reform Circus 16:40 Flyover, Saudi Drama, and Internet Meltdowns 18:00 Epstein Files, Government Secrets, and Peaches' Final Blast

Contracting officers and contractors are facing a mosaic of updates, everything from FAR deviations to new DoD priorities like speed and portfolio-based acquisition. Emily Murphy, Senior Fellow at the Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University, is here with advice on how 1102s and businesses can keep it all straight while dealing with increasing workloads. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the GovNavigators welcome Love Rutledge, host of the Fed Upward Podcast and recently retired Senior Executive from the Department of Defense. From her start as a GS-7 working two jobs to leading readiness and talent initiatives at the Pentagon, Love shares lessons from 25 years in federal service—and why she's optimistic about what comes next.The conversation covers the latest DOD acquisition reforms, the perennial push for a clean audit, and the need for smarter, more flexible civilian personnel systems that make it easier to bring great people in (and back) to government. Plus, Love talks about how the challenges of paid parental leave inspired her to start Fed Upward and why so many feds are now seeking community through peer-to-peer networks.Also this week: the government reopens after 43 days, a new Center for U.S. Lending launches under Doug Criscitello, and the White House issues an executive order to improve benefits delivery for American families.Show Notes:SOW (née Secretary of Defense): Acquisition demoCenter for U.S. Lending: LaunchWhat's on the GovNavigators Radar:Nov 18: DefenseOne's State of Defense Business Acquisition Summit Dec 4-5: ACT-IAC's ELC in DC!  

Feeling stressed? You're not alone! And that's exactly the point of this lively episode of Practical for Your Practice! Hosts Jenna Ermold and Carin Lefkowitz welcome back the always-animated (and self-proclaimed “gesturing Italian”) Dr. Gabriel Paoletti for a refreshingly human take on stress.From cheesesteaks to “mamma mia” stress cues, this conversation dives into how we can rethink stress, not as something to eliminate, but as a signal that something meaningful is at stake. Dr. Paoletti breaks down how stress can actually help performance, especially when we approach it as a shared experience, a “team sport”, instead of a solo battle.Tune in for practical strategies (and a few laughs) on how to build your “stress team,” use humor to stay grounded, and create simple cues that help you, and those around you, catch stress before it catches you.Bonus: Find out why “halloumi” might be the most unexpectedly perfect stress word ever.You can leave us a voice mail message at speakpipe.com/cdpp4p, or send us an email at cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.edu. Your message could be featured in an upcoming episode!Dr. Gabriel Paoletti is the Director of Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Integration and HPRC in support of the Advanced Research for Military Optimization, Readiness, and Rehabilitation (ARMORR) – Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), a center at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. He oversees the strategic and operational components of delivering comprehensive health and performance education on Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization to the DoD and national security community. Over the past 15+ years, Dr. Paoletti has applied the latest human performance research to create and lead over 400 distinct human performance optimization and leadership development programs for audiences throughout the world, ranging from leaders at the Pentagon, Army, Marine, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard service members to Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, CEO's and government leaders. Under his leadership, his team has been officially selected to develop holistic human performance curricula for half of the U.S. Armed Forces. Dr. Gabriel Paoletti graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a double major in economics and philosophy, graduating first in his class in both majors. He received his Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and his Doctor of Education in Leadership from Creighton University.Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/stress/unlock-your-full-potential-hprcs-personal-stress-toolkithttps://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/mental-health/build-your-stress-team Calls-to-action: For example:Identify who is on YOUR stress teamReview the resources from HPRCSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email Leave us a question or comment on Speakpipe

This week, we're featuring someone whose impact on veterans' health spans nearly two decades — John Wordin, a visionary who has transformed how our nation supports wounded warriors, trauma survivors, and veterans living with diabetes, PTSD, and mobility challenges. Wordin's work has been nothing short of groundbreaking. He created Ride 2 Recovery (now Project Hero), helped build more than 300 custom adaptive bikes for injured servicemembers, designed the DoD's Warrior Games, and has personally supported tens of thousands of veterans in their journeys toward physical and emotional recovery. His programs have consistently shown something too often overlooked in traditional care: movement, community, and purpose can change the trajectory of chronic disease, including diabetes — with many veterans reducing or even coming off insulin through structured support and lifestyle change. Recently recognized with the American Exceptionalism Award, Wordin brings a rare combination of innovation, grit, and humanity that has shaped national conversation around veteran wellness. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist and Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas and interventional cardiologist Dr. John Phillips, this episode dives into the real stories behind Wordin's work — from the creation of the Warrior Games to the mental-health breakthroughs emerging from his long-running programs. If you care about veterans, chronic disease reversal, or the power of community-driven health transformation, this is an episode you won't want to miss. #peripheralarterydisease #padsupport #padgroup #VeteransHealth #JohnWordin #Ride2Recovery #ProjectHero #NoVetAlone #DiabetesReversal #InsulinReduction #PTSDRecovery #WarriorGames #AdaptiveCycling #VeteranResilience #ChronicDiseaseReversal #LifestyleMedicine #VeteranMentalHealth 

The Army is initiating massive organizational reforms for how it buys new weapons and capabilities in an effort to drastically shorten procurement timelines and promote innovation, according to top service officials. Announced Friday, the Army's acquisition portfolio overhaul will consolidate the service's program executive offices (PEOs) responsible for buying new weapons into six new offices called “portfolio acquisition executives” (PAEs). The plan also creates a new office dedicated to rapidly injecting and scaling emerging technologies into Army formations. The transformation comes after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced his intent to revamp acquisition processes across the entire Pentagon on Nov. 7, as well as an April directive from Hegseth that called on the Army to consolidate many aspects of the service — including its procurement organizations. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told reporters Wednesday ahead of the announcement that the new structure aims to mimic best practices from private industry, creating a new system that accepts risk and streamlines capability delivery. The Defense Department's civilian employees whose pay was impacted by the record-setting government shutdown and lapse in appropriations that ended this week are expecting to receive their missed paychecks retroactively. However, questions are swirling about the Pentagon's plans as it reopened Thursday — including the timeline for that out-of-cycle backpay process, whether it will arrive in the form of lump sum payments, and more. According to a new policy memorandum from the White House Office of Personnel Management issued Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed legislation to fund the government: “Federal employees who did not receive pay because of the lapse in appropriations that began on October 1, 2025, must receive retroactive pay at the employee's standard rate of pay for the lapse period as soon as possible after the lapse ends,” pursuant to the U.S. Code. That guidance applies explicitly to the department's personnel affected by the lapse who were either furloughed or performed excepted work activities. Service members and some DOD civilians designated “essential” reported to work during the shutdown — but only military officials were paid. More than 1 million federal employees reportedly missed one partial and two full paychecks during this shutdown, which caused serious financial strain for public servants across the nation. Several reports surfaced this week regarding when the Pentagon might begin processing paychecks and how soon they could start to arrive. The DOD did not appear to publicly release final, comprehensive guidance with details on its workforce repayment schedule and plans. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

     What if you could transform the future of military medicine with the power of AI and technology? Join us for a captivating conversation with retired Navy Master Chief and Independent Duty Corpsman Joe Espinosa, who takes us through his remarkable journey in military healthcare. From his early days navigating the austere environments with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, to becoming a strategic leader shaping the hospital corps, Joe offers invaluable lessons on adaptability, preparation, and the critical balance between clinical confidence and humility.      Listen as Master Chief Espinosa shares his pivotal experiences on smaller Navy ships and the USS Stockdale, where he honed skills in resource management and prioritization—an essential foundation for his role as Force Medical Master Chief. His insights into leadership are enriched by real-world frontline experiences, underscoring the vitality of robust support systems for those serving in combat zones. A decisive encounter with a Master Chief mentor propelled Joe into a leadership role, ultimately guiding the strategic direction of the corpsman community and championing the integration of healthcare technology with T6 Health Systems.     Explore the future of military healthcare as Joe discusses the integration of AI and predictive logistics to enhance decision-making and improve survivability in the most critical situations. Delve into the innovative developments aiming to address communication challenges in deployed healthcare systems and the seamless integration of technologies like MHS Genesis. With an emphasis on how emerging tools can support the military's medical personnel, this episode serves as a beacon for understanding the evolving landscape of military medicine and the pivotal role technology plays in shaping its future.   Chapters: (00:04) Master Chief Espinosa's Path in Military Medicine (11:58) Healthcare Leadership and Strategic Planning (20:58) Transition and Future of Military Medicine (29:51) Future of Military Healthcare Communication (35:41) Software Development and Military Healthcare (40:23) AI Integration in Military Healthcare (45:17) Future Developments and Challenges in Military Healthcare   Chapter Summaries: (00:04) Master Chief Espinosa's Path in Military Medicine    Retired Navy Master Chief Joe Espinosa shares his journey in military medicine, emphasizing mentorship and the need for innovation and technology.   (11:58) Healthcare Leadership and Strategic Planning    Transition from smaller to larger ships, managing medical supplies, frontline experiences, unexpected path to leadership.   (20:58) Transition and Future of Military Medicine     Enlisted voices shape military medical systems and face challenges transitioning to civilian life, but can use leadership skills in new roles.   (29:51) Future of Military Healthcare Communication    Improving communication in deployed military healthcare systems with bi-directional feedback and innovative solutions like animated QR codes.   (35:41) Software Development and Military Healthcare     MHS Genesis integrates with other systems, ensuring seamless transfer of healthcare records for veterans in military and VA services.   (40:23) AI Integration in Military Healthcare     Technology and healthcare intersect in military and civilian settings, with AI and wearables aiding decision-making for medical personnel.   (45:17) Future Developments in Military Healthcare     The role of technology in healthcare, predictive logistics for medical supply management, and transitioning from military to civilian healthcare technology.   Balancing functionality and resource efficiency in military healthcare through agile development and user feedback.   Take Home Messages: Intersection of Military Medicine and Technology: The episode explores the transformative impact of technology on military medicine, highlighting how advancements like AI and predictive logistics are revolutionizing communication and decision-making in challenging environments. This integration empowers medical personnel, especially junior corpsmen, to enhance their clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Mentorship and Leadership Development: Emphasizing the importance of mentorship, the episode discusses how strategic planning and resource management are vital for effective healthcare leadership. Experiences from frontline medical roles significantly shape leaders, underscoring the need for adaptability and open communication within the military healthcare system. Navigating Career Transitions: Transitioning from a military to a civilian career can be challenging. The episode offers insights into recognizing the value of leadership and problem-solving skills gained in the military and encourages an open-minded approach to exploring diverse career opportunities beyond traditional paths. Improving Healthcare Communication: Addressing longstanding communication challenges in deployed settings, the episode discusses innovative solutions like bi-directional communication systems and animated QR codes that ensure seamless information transfer, enhancing the overall experience for medical personnel and patients in disconnected environments. Future of Military Healthcare: The episode envisions a future where technology, including mobile devices and AI, plays a crucial role in healthcare delivery. It discusses the potential for real-time data capture and analysis to alleviate cognitive burdens on healthcare providers, fostering confidence and improving decision-making in critical situations. Episode Keywords: Military medicine, healthcare innovation, AI integration, Joe Espinosa, War Docs podcast, frontline experiences, medical leadership, T6 Health Systems, predictive logistics, healthcare technology, Navy Master Chief, mentorship in healthcare, medical department setup, medical resource management, communication in healthcare, AI in military medicine, clinical decision support, military healthcare systems, medical mentorship, operational medicine Hashtags: #MilitaryMedicine #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #FrontlineMedicine #JoeEspinosa #MentorshipInMedicine #WarDocsPodcast #PredictiveLogistics #MedicalLeadership #HealthcareTechnology   **This Episode was supported by an Educational Grant from one of our WarDocs Sponsors- T6 Health Systems**   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield,demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.     Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast

In this episode, Eric Coffie delivers a wake-up call to small business owners chasing government contracts but skipping the rooms that create them. He lays out proof: multimillion-dollar contractors, agency insiders, and program directors from NASA, DOD, SBA, and the Department of State have all shown up to help—yet most small businesses never do. Eric breaks down how relationships with lawyers, accountants, and service providers can open doors to major opportunities and why showing up is still the most underrated growth strategy in GovCon. Key Takeaways: Stop waiting for access—you're being invited and not showing up. Relationships with service providers = insider introductions. The real ROI is in the room, not in the replay. Join the Bootcamp: https://govcongiants.org/bootcamp Learn more: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://govcongiants.org/  Listen to the FULL Youtube Live here: https://youtube.com/live/CSj43yA6vcI  All the video links discussed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEcjpP-CcDTdVggNyY1qsJUGECZNGZeW9luftdAS39U/edit?usp=sharing

Ending the government shutdown revives an expired cybersecurity law. The DoD finalizes a new model for building U.S. military cyber forces. A North Korean APT exploits Google accounts for full device control. The EU dials back AI protections in response to pressure from Big Tech companies and the U.S. government. Researchers discover a critical vulnerability in the Monsta FTP web-based file management tool. The Landfall espionage campaign targets Samsung Galaxy devices in the Middle East. Five Eyes partners fret eroding cooperation on counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Israeli spyware maker NSO Group names the former U.S. ambassador to Israel as its new executive chairman. Monday Biz Roundup. Tim Starks from CyberScoop discusses uncertainty in the federal Cyber Corp program, The friendly face of digital villainy. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing uncertainty in the federal Cyber Corp program. Selected Reading Cyber information sharing law would get extension under shutdown deal bill (CyberScoop) Don't call it Cyber Command 2.0: Master plan for digital forces will take years to implement (The Record) North Korean hackers hijack Google, KakaoTalk accounts to control South Korean phones: Report (The Straits Times) EU set to water down landmark AI act after Big Tech pressure (The Financial Times) Monsta FTP Vulnerability Exposed Thousands of Servers to Full Takeover (Hackread) Newly identified Android spyware appears to be from a commercial vendor (The Record) F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It (The New York Times) Seeking to get off US blacklist, spyware firm NSO taps ex-envoy Friedman as chairman (The Times of Israel) Google's Wiz acquisition clears DOJ's antitrust review. (The Cyberwire) Tank interview: A hacking kingpin reveals all to the BBC (BBC News) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textYou ever read something so cringey it physically hurts? Peaches has—and it's called the Zulu Course Creed. In this episode, he tears into the latest “motivational masterpiece” that the Air Force somehow thought needed to exist. Spoiler: it sounds like ChatGPT wrote it after watching too many recruiting commercials.Between roasting the wannabe warrior poetry and showing love for the real grind behind training, Peaches breaks down what's right, what's wrong, and why the people building creeds instead of warriors need to hit the pool and rethink their lives. There's Goggins stories, shutdown rants, and wild butterfly-effect moments that'll make you question how the hell anything in the DOD gets done.If you're allergic to BS and love hearing someone actually say what everyone's thinking—this one's for you.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Zero prep, full send: Peaches hits record 02:45 – Goggins crashes training and screams inspiration 05:15 – Zulu Course kicks off and everyone's watching 08:00 – The Creed heard 'round the cringe world 10:20 – Peaches vs. AI: Who really wrote this garbage? 13:45 – “I am a Special Warfare Airman”… Yeah, sure you are 16:20 – Why warriors don't need pep talks—they need freedom 18:40 – Zulu Course = the DOD's next gut check 20:10 – Gov't shutdown chaos and Peaches' J6 prediction 24:00 – The civilians keeping the mission alive (and broke) 27:00 – Phil Freeman, the butterfly effect, and how small moves change history 33:00 – Nuclear engineers, hand-molded warheads, and the power of experience 36:00 – The closing roast: Burn the Creed. Literally.

Send us a textEveryone online says the new Special Warfare “Zulu Course” is trash—so Peaches and Trent decided to light it up. This isn't a soft take or sanitized military PR moment. It's two retired operators roasting the chaos, the memes, and the ridiculous leadership gag orders that make no sense. Peaches calls out the “change fatigue” across the DOD, breaks down why the Zulu rollout will be rough, and drops truth bombs about command cluelessness, budget black holes, and the myth of the “company man.” If you can't handle sarcasm and honesty about how training actually works, go listen to something else.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches calls out “Company Man” energy 05:30 – The Zulu Course meltdown begins 08:40 – Change fatigue & leadership chaos 13:00 – Meme wars and gag orders gone stupid 19:00 – Legal orders, gag orders, and OSI overreach 25:00 – Why the first 3 Zulu classes will be total chaos 33:00 – Training breakdown: what “advanced” really means (hint: nothing) 41:00 – Subsuface swimming & pre-dive prep 52:00 – “They're still cones” – Peaches vs. the pipeline 55:00 – Peaches' spicy take on AFSOC “air commandos” 1:02:00 – If the Wing's paying, Peaches is for sale