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After nearly four decades of negotiations, sanctions, summits, threats, and backdoor channels, the United States has failed to stop North Korea's nuclear program which now has the capability to strike American cities with weapons of mass destruction. In Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea (Yale UP, 2025), Joel S. Wit explains why US efforts to contain North Korea have not worked and gives readers a front-row seat to the policy debates, diplomatic deals, and secret talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Wit, a former State Department official, takes readers to the front lines of nuclear negotiations and recounts how perilously close the United States and North Korea have come, on various occasions, to nuclear confrontation. Based on more than three hundred interviews with officials in Washington, Beijing, and Seoul, as well as with the author's contacts in Pyongyang, this book chronicles how six American presidents have approached the problem of North Korea.Wit points to Barack Obama and Donald Trump as the two presidents most responsible for the failure to halt North Korea's march to build a nuclear arsenal, since it was under their successive tenures that Pyongyang acquired the ability to threaten every city in North America. Wit also offers an unparalleled portrait of Kim Jong Un that refutes his caricature as impulsive and illogical. Like his father and his grandfather, Kim is a ruthless despot but also a canny and informed negotiator determined to secure his dictatorship's future by exploring diplomacy or, failing that, by building a nuclear arsenal. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on his first book which examines the high price that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were willing to pay in order to achieve total victory in World War II. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via his website. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After nearly four decades of negotiations, sanctions, summits, threats, and backdoor channels, the United States has failed to stop North Korea's nuclear program which now has the capability to strike American cities with weapons of mass destruction. In Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea (Yale UP, 2025), Joel S. Wit explains why US efforts to contain North Korea have not worked and gives readers a front-row seat to the policy debates, diplomatic deals, and secret talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Wit, a former State Department official, takes readers to the front lines of nuclear negotiations and recounts how perilously close the United States and North Korea have come, on various occasions, to nuclear confrontation. Based on more than three hundred interviews with officials in Washington, Beijing, and Seoul, as well as with the author's contacts in Pyongyang, this book chronicles how six American presidents have approached the problem of North Korea.Wit points to Barack Obama and Donald Trump as the two presidents most responsible for the failure to halt North Korea's march to build a nuclear arsenal, since it was under their successive tenures that Pyongyang acquired the ability to threaten every city in North America. Wit also offers an unparalleled portrait of Kim Jong Un that refutes his caricature as impulsive and illogical. Like his father and his grandfather, Kim is a ruthless despot but also a canny and informed negotiator determined to secure his dictatorship's future by exploring diplomacy or, failing that, by building a nuclear arsenal. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on his first book which examines the high price that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were willing to pay in order to achieve total victory in World War II. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via his website. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

After nearly four decades of negotiations, sanctions, summits, threats, and backdoor channels, the United States has failed to stop North Korea's nuclear program which now has the capability to strike American cities with weapons of mass destruction. In Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea (Yale UP, 2025), Joel S. Wit explains why US efforts to contain North Korea have not worked and gives readers a front-row seat to the policy debates, diplomatic deals, and secret talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Wit, a former State Department official, takes readers to the front lines of nuclear negotiations and recounts how perilously close the United States and North Korea have come, on various occasions, to nuclear confrontation. Based on more than three hundred interviews with officials in Washington, Beijing, and Seoul, as well as with the author's contacts in Pyongyang, this book chronicles how six American presidents have approached the problem of North Korea.Wit points to Barack Obama and Donald Trump as the two presidents most responsible for the failure to halt North Korea's march to build a nuclear arsenal, since it was under their successive tenures that Pyongyang acquired the ability to threaten every city in North America. Wit also offers an unparalleled portrait of Kim Jong Un that refutes his caricature as impulsive and illogical. Like his father and his grandfather, Kim is a ruthless despot but also a canny and informed negotiator determined to secure his dictatorship's future by exploring diplomacy or, failing that, by building a nuclear arsenal. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on his first book which examines the high price that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were willing to pay in order to achieve total victory in World War II. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via his website. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

After nearly four decades of negotiations, sanctions, summits, threats, and backdoor channels, the United States has failed to stop North Korea's nuclear program which now has the capability to strike American cities with weapons of mass destruction. In Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea (Yale UP, 2025), Joel S. Wit explains why US efforts to contain North Korea have not worked and gives readers a front-row seat to the policy debates, diplomatic deals, and secret talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Wit, a former State Department official, takes readers to the front lines of nuclear negotiations and recounts how perilously close the United States and North Korea have come, on various occasions, to nuclear confrontation. Based on more than three hundred interviews with officials in Washington, Beijing, and Seoul, as well as with the author's contacts in Pyongyang, this book chronicles how six American presidents have approached the problem of North Korea.Wit points to Barack Obama and Donald Trump as the two presidents most responsible for the failure to halt North Korea's march to build a nuclear arsenal, since it was under their successive tenures that Pyongyang acquired the ability to threaten every city in North America. Wit also offers an unparalleled portrait of Kim Jong Un that refutes his caricature as impulsive and illogical. Like his father and his grandfather, Kim is a ruthless despot but also a canny and informed negotiator determined to secure his dictatorship's future by exploring diplomacy or, failing that, by building a nuclear arsenal. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on his first book which examines the high price that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were willing to pay in order to achieve total victory in World War II. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via his website. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

After nearly four decades of negotiations, sanctions, summits, threats, and backdoor channels, the United States has failed to stop North Korea's nuclear program which now has the capability to strike American cities with weapons of mass destruction. In Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea (Yale UP, 2025), Joel S. Wit explains why US efforts to contain North Korea have not worked and gives readers a front-row seat to the policy debates, diplomatic deals, and secret talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Wit, a former State Department official, takes readers to the front lines of nuclear negotiations and recounts how perilously close the United States and North Korea have come, on various occasions, to nuclear confrontation. Based on more than three hundred interviews with officials in Washington, Beijing, and Seoul, as well as with the author's contacts in Pyongyang, this book chronicles how six American presidents have approached the problem of North Korea.Wit points to Barack Obama and Donald Trump as the two presidents most responsible for the failure to halt North Korea's march to build a nuclear arsenal, since it was under their successive tenures that Pyongyang acquired the ability to threaten every city in North America. Wit also offers an unparalleled portrait of Kim Jong Un that refutes his caricature as impulsive and illogical. Like his father and his grandfather, Kim is a ruthless despot but also a canny and informed negotiator determined to secure his dictatorship's future by exploring diplomacy or, failing that, by building a nuclear arsenal. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on his first book which examines the high price that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were willing to pay in order to achieve total victory in World War II. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via his website. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Jumat, 26 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Dan janganlah kamu lupa berbuat baik dan memberi bantuan, sebab korban-korban yang demikianlah yang berkenan kepada Allah." (Ibrani 13:16)Renungan: Seorang pria sedang mengendarai mobilnya, ketika dia melihat seorang wanita setengah baya kebingungan di pinggir jalan karena mobilnya mogok. Pria ini melihat dia membutuhkan bantuan. Jadi dia menghentikan kendaraannya. Dia tersenyum saat mendekati wanita tersebut. Dia bisa melihat betapa ketakutannya wanita tersebut, mungkin karena pakaiannya yang lusuh. Dia mencoba menenangkannya, "Saya ingin membantu Anda, jangan khawatir. Saya Bryan Anderson." Ternyata ban mobil wanita itu kempes, jadi dia harus merangkak di bawah mobil untuk memasang dongkrak. Saat mengganti ban, pakaiannya menjadi kotor dan tangannya terluka. Ketika pekerjaannya selesai, wanita itu bertanya berapa yang dia harus bayar untuk bantuannya. Bryan tersenyum dan berkata, "Jika Anda benar-benar ingin membayar saya kembali, lain kali ketika anda melihat seseorang yang membutuhkan bantuan, berikanlah bantuan yang dibutuhkan orang itu. Dan ingatlah akan aku." Pada malam hari yang sama, wanita itu mampir ke sebuah kafe kecil. Dia melihat seorang pelayan, dalam kondisi hamil delapan bulan, sedang menyeka rambutnya yang basah dengan handuk. Pelayan ini memiliki senyum ramah yang manis, meskipun dia telah menghabiskan sepanjang hari untuk berdiri melayani orang-orang. Wanita itu bertanya-tanya di dalam hatinya bagaimana seseorang yang terlihat lusuh, bisa begitu baik, tersenyum ramah kepada para pembeli yang tidak dikenalnya. Lalu dia ingat Bryan. Selesai makan, wanita ini membayar dengan uang seratus dolar. Pelayan pergi untuk mengambil kembalian dan ketika dia kembali, wanita itu sudah pergi. Dia meninggalkan catatan di serbet: "Kamu tidak berhutang apa pun kepadaku. Seseorang pernah membantu saya, sama seperti sekarang saya membantu anda. Jika anda benar-benar ingin membayar saya kembali, jangan biarkan rantai cinta ini berakhir di anda, bantulah orang lain yang memerlukan bantuan." Pelayan itu menemukan empat lembar lagi ratusan dollar di bawah serbet. Malam itu, pelayan itu pulang lebih awal. Dia memikirkan wanita yang baik hati itu dan uang yang dia tinggalkan. Dia bertanya-tanya, bagaimana mungkin wanita itu bisa tahu, betapa dia dan suaminya sangat membutuhkan uang, apalagi sekarang, ketika bayinya akan segera lahir. Dia tahu bahwa suaminya mengkhawatirkan hal itu, jadi dengan senang hati dia menyampaikan kabar baik itu kepada suaminya. Dia mencium suaminya dan berbisik, "Sekarang semuanya akan baik-baik saja. Aku mencintaimu, Bryan Anderson." Firman Tuhan mengingatkan agar kita tidak lupa untuk berbuat baik dan memberikan bantuan. Berilah bantuan kepada orang yang betul-betul memerlukannya. Tapi kita juga harus ingat, jangan memberi bantuan yang dapat membuat orang menjadi malas bekerja dan manja. Berilah kepada mereka yang benar-benar membutuhkannya! Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, jadikanlah hatiku seperti hati-Mu yang senantiasa tergerak untuk membantu siapa saja yang membutuhkan pertolongan, sehingga melalui kehadiranku nama-Mu semakin dimuliakan. Amin. (Dod)

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Kamis, 25 Desember 2025Bacaan: Ketika Herodes tahu, bahwa ia telah diperdayakan oleh orang-orang majus itu, ia sangat marah. Lalu ia menyuruh membunuh semua anak di Betlehem dan sekitarnya, yaitu anak-anak yang berumur dua tahun ke bawah, sesuai dengan waktu yang dapat diketahuinya dari orang-orang majus itu." (Matius 2:16) Renungan: Suatu ketika pada tanggal 25 Desember yang berkabut, sebuah kapal besar menabrak kapal yang lebih kecil. Kapal kecil mengalami kerusakan berat dan terpaksa diseret kembali ke Inggris. Pemilik kapal kecil lalu mengadukan perkara tabrakan tersebut ke pengadilan. Para saksi mata melihat bahwa kapal besar itu memang menabrak kapal kecil. Tetapi kapten kapal besar mengatakan bahwa beberapa saat sebelum terjadi tabrakan, kapalnya telah mengirimkan sinyal kepada kapal kecil. Hakim bertanya, "Siapa yang bertugas mengirim sinyal?" Seorang kelasi muda maju dan berkata, "Saya, Pak Hakim." Hakim bertanya kepada kelasi muda tersebut, "Coba beritahu saya, apa isi sinyal yang Anda kirimkan." Kelasi muda itu menjawab dengan muka merah, "MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!" Mungkin kita tersenyum mendengar kisah ini, dan berpikir alangkah cerobohnya kelasi muda itu. Suatu tindakan yang sulit kita terima dengan akal sehat. Natal yang pertama pun tidak mendatangkan berkat bahkan merugikan bagi banyak orang! Mulanya Herodes mau memanfaatkan orang Majus, tetapi ketaatan orang Majus pada suara Tuhan menggagalkan rencana jahat Herodes. Kemudian ia membunuh semua anak-anak di Betlehem yang berusia di bawah 2 tahun karena ia tidak tahu kapan persisnya bayi Yesus itu dilahirkan. Apa yang diberikan Herodes kepada Tuhan Yesus pada Natal pertama? Kematian bayi-bayi yang tidak berdosa! Apa yang dilakukan oleh Herodes ini mirip dengan yang dilakukan oleh Firaun dalam Keluaran 1:15-22. Herodes mengulang kesalahan dan dosa yang dilakukan oleh Firaun, yang mengakibatkan banyak orang kehilangan anak-anak mereka. Baik Herodes maupun Firaun adalah orang-orang yang melawan dan berusaha menggagalkan rencana Allah, tetapi merekalah yang akhirnya gagal, karena rencana Allah tidak mungkin gagal. Terkadang kita memberikan hadiah kepada Yesus, sama seperti sang kelasi muda dan Herodes, yaitu kematian iman dan bencana bagi orang lain. Kalau kita mau jujur dan menengok kembali kehidupan kita, sadar atau tidak sadar seringkali hal seperti itu juga yang kita lakukan saat kita merayakan Natal. Maksud kita merayakan dan mengucapkan "Selamat Natal" tetapi ternyata ada orang-orang yang kecewa dan dirugikan, misalnya oleh panitia Natal, oleh sikap kita yang glamour di dalam merayakannya atau sikap acuh tak acuh kita pada saudara yang berkekurangan. Dengan demikian Natal sudah kehilangan makna yang sesungguhnya, yaitu untuk mendatangkan sukacita dan damai sejahtera di bumi. Marilah pada hari Natal ini kita minta agar Tuhan memperbaharui seluruh keberadaan kita sehingga melalui kehadiran kita banyak orang diberkati dan nama Tuhan semakin dimuliakan. Selamat Natal. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, aku rindu untuk selalu mempersembahkan yang terbaik bagi-Mu. Perbaharuilah seluruh keberadaanku agar melalui kehadiranku banyak orang diberkati dan nama-Mu semakin dimuliakan. Amin. (Dod).

SHOW 12-22-25 THE SHOW BEGINS WITH DOUBTS ABOUT FUTURE NAVY. 1941 HICKAM FIELD 1. Restoring Naval Autonomy: Arguments for Separating the Navy from DoD. Tom Modly argues the Navy is an "underperforming asset" within the Defense Department's corporate structure, similar to how Fiat Chrysler successfully spun off Ferrari. He suggests the Navy needs independence to address critical shipbuilding deficits and better protect global commerce and vulnerable undersea cables from adversaries. 2. Future Fleets: Decentralizing Firepower to Counter Chinese Growth. Tom Modly warns that China's shipbuilding capacity vastly outpaces the US, requiring a shift toward distributed forces rather than expensive, concentrated platforms. He advocates for a reinvigorated, independent Department of the Navy to foster the creativity needed to address asymmetric threats like Houthi attacks on high-value assets. 3. British Weakness: The Failure to Challenge Beijing Over Jimmy Lai. Mark Simon predicts Prime Minister Starmer will fail to secure Jimmy Lai's release because the UK mistakenly views China as an economic savior. He notes the UK's diminished military and economic leverage leads to a submissive diplomatic stance, despite China'sdeclining ability to offer investment. 4. Enforcing Sanctions: Interdicting the Shadow Fleet to Squeeze China. Victoria Coates details the Trump administration's enforcement of a "Monroe Doctrine" corollary, using naval power to seize tankers carrying Venezuelan oil to China. This strategy exposes China's lack of maritime projection and energy vulnerability, as Beijingcannot legally contest the seizures of illicit shadow fleet vessels. 5. Symbolic Strikes: US and Jordan Target Resurgent ISIS in Syria. Following an attack on US personnel, the US and Jordan conducted airstrikes against ISIS strongholds, likely with Syrian regime consultation. Ahmed Sharawi questions the efficacy of striking desert warehouses when ISIS cells have moved into urban areas, suggesting the strikes were primarily symbolic domestic messaging. 6. Failure to Disarm: Hezbollah's Persistence and UNIFIL's Inefficacy. David Daoud reports that the Lebanesegovernment is failing to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani River, merely evicting them from abandoned sites. He argues UNIFIL is an ineffective tripwire, as Hezbollah continues to rebuild infrastructure and receive funding right under international observers' noses. 7. Global Jihad: The Distinct Threats of the Brotherhood and ISIS. Edmund Fitton-Brown contrasts the Muslim Brotherhood's long-term infiltration of Western institutions with ISIS's violent, reckless approach. He warns that ISISremains viable, with recent facilitated attacks in Australia indicating a resurgence in capability beyond simple "inspired" violence. 8. The Forever War: Jihadist Patience vs. American Cycles. Bill Roggio argues the US has failed to defeat jihadist ideology or funding, allowing groups like Al-Qaeda to persist in Afghanistan and Africa. He warns that adversaries view American withdrawals as proof of untrustworthiness, exploiting the US tendency to fight short-term wars against enemies planning for decades. 9. The Professional: Von Steuben's Transformation of the Continental Army. Richard Bell introduces Baron von Steuben as a desperate, unemployed Prussian officer who professionalized the ragtag Continental Army at Valley Forge. Washington's hiring of foreign experts like Steuben demonstrated a strategic willingness to utilize global talent to ensure the revolution's survival. 10. Privateers and Prison Ships: The Unsung Cost of Maritime Independence. Richard Bell highlights the crucial role of privateers like William Russell, who raided British shipping when the Continental Navy was weak. Captured privateers faced horrific conditions in British "black hole" facilities like Mill Prison and the deadly prison ship Jersey in New York Harbor, where mortality rates reached 50%. 11. Caught in the Crossfire: Indigenous Struggles in the Revolutionary War. Molly Brant, a Mohawk leader, allied with the British to stop settler encroachment but became a refugee when the British failed to protect Indigenous lands. Post-war, white Americans constructed myths portraying themselves as blameless victims while ignoring their own Indigenous allies and British betrayals regarding land rights. 12. The Irish Dimension: Revolutionary Hopes and Brutal Repression. The Irish viewed the American Revolutionas a signal that the British Empire was vulnerable, sparking the failed 1798 Irish rebellion. While the British suppressed Irish independence brutally under Cornwallis, Irish immigrants and Scots-Irish settlers like Andrew Jackson fervently supported the Continental Army against the Crown. 13. Assessing Battlefield Realities: Russian Deceit and Ukrainian Counterattacks. John Hardie analyzes the "culture of deceit" within the Russian military, exemplified by false claims of capturing Kupyansk while Ukraine actually counterattacked. This systemic lying leads to overconfidence in Putin's strategy, though Ukraine also faces challenges with commanders hesitating to report lost positions to avoid forced counterattacks. 14. Shifts in Latin America: Brazilian Elections and Venezuelan Hope. Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Peña Esclusapredict a 2026 battle between socialist accommodation and freedom-oriented transformation in Brazil, highlighted by Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy against Lula. Meanwhile, Peña Esclusa anticipates Venezuela's liberation and a broader regional shift toward the right following leftist defeats in Ecuador, Argentina, and Chile. 15. Trump's Security Strategy: Homeland Defense Lacks Global Clarity. John Yoo praises the strategy's focus on homeland defense and the Western Hemisphere, reviving a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. However, he criticizes the failure to explicitly name China as an adversary or define clear goals for defending allies in Asia and Europe against great power rivals. 16. Alienating Allies: The Strategic Cost of Attacking European Partners. John Yoo argues that imposing tariffs and attacking democratic European allies undermines the coalition needed to counter China and Russia. He asserts that democracies are the most reliable partners for protecting American security and values, making cooperation essential despite resource constraints and political disagreements.

Send us a textJust Peaches in the team room for a straight-up Daily Drop—no guests, no fluff, no pretending this is anything other than a military news brain dump with commentary. He rips through the latest Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force headlines, calls out public affairs stories that say nothing, breaks down AI hype in the DoD, reacts to V-22 updates, joint exercises, NATO tech, recruiting wins, Space Force moves, and why interoperability is still hard as hell. This isn't polished. It's not scripted. It's one operator reading the news, connecting dots, and telling you what actually matters. If you want clean narratives, look elsewhere. If you want context and blunt takes, this one's for you. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready Daily Drop—solo and unsupervised 01:15 What a Daily Drop actually is 04:30 Why military PA stories say everything and nothing 10:40 Army, Guard, and international partnership headlines 18:20 Flood response, disaster relief, and why it matters 24:00 Navy deployments, drones, and unmanned systems 32:00 AI, GenAI, NipperGPT, and why prompts expose ignorance 40:30 Joint exercises and interoperability reality 48:10 V-22 updates and aviation trust issues 54:30 Fitness standards, innovation wins, and Spark Tank 01:02:00 Space Force moves and leadership shifts 01:09:30 Final thoughts, accountability, and sign-off

GovClose Certification Overview: https://www.govclose.com/govclose-certification-programThe "Jab Jab Right Hook" Strategy for Government Contracting SuccessStop chasing contracts with proposals. Start building relationships that WIN contracts. In this coaching call, I break down how relationship-based selling works in government contracting using Gary Vaynerchuk's "Jab, Jab, Right Hook" framework.Most contractors think they need to write better proposals. Wrong. The most successful government contractors I know rarely write competitive proposals—they win through relationships. Here's how to apply the Jab-Jab-Right Hook method to build genuine connections with contracting officers and decision-makers.**Who This Is For:**→ Government contractors tired of losing competitive bids→ Small businesses building their first relationships with agencies→ Consultants helping clients navigate federal sales→ Anyone pursuing DOD, DOE, DHS, or civilian agency contracts→ Companies with existing contracts looking to expand within an agency**CHAPTERS:**00:00 - Introduction: Why Relationships Beat Proposals00:45 - Always Take the Networking Call (Real Story)01:15 - Negotiating Between Big Companies & Egos02:00 - The Lawyer Problem: CYA vs. Making Deals Happen03:15 - Community Support & Learning from Each Other04:30 - Teaming Agreement Templates (Use & Reuse)04:45 - Product vs. Problem: Focus on THEIR Need07:00 - Market Intelligence Tools: Who Needs What14:30 - Using GovWin IQ to Track Pipeline & History18:15 - Subcontracting Strategy: Stay Focused or Diversify?21:00 - Timeline Expectations: 12 Months Is Normal22:00 - On-Site Networking: Fort Bragg Example22:30 - The Jab-Jab-Right Hook Method Explained23:00 - Every 3rd or 4th Time: When to Ask for Business23:15 - Why COs Want to Help Good Companies**Key Timestamps:**• 00:45 - How one networking call turned into a job offer• 02:30 - Why lawyers' CYA mentality kills deals• 05:15 - "Be passionate about your client's problem, not your product"• 06:00 - You're setting yourself up for failure if you don't match requirements• 22:30 - "Every single sale was never writing a proposal again"• 22:45 - "I would go there with engineers and fix it, wouldn't charge them"• 23:00 - "Every fourth or fifth time I'd ask for more business"• 23:15 - "I wanted to help companies that were honestly trying to do good work"**Related Videos You Should Watch:**• How to Use GovWin IQ for Pipeline Building• DOE National Labs Contracting Strategy• When to Give Up on an Agency (And Move On)• Teaming Agreements: How to Negotiate Between Big PlayersNeed a consultant? Connect with Jonathan Haines from this video. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbhaynes/**Disclaimer:** This content is for educational purposes. While I draw on my experience as a former USAF acquisitions officer, all advice should be adapted to your specific situation and reviewed with your legal/compliance team as appropriate.**Connect with me:**

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 23 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Tetapi TUHAN menyertai Yusuf, sehingga ia menjadi seorang yang selalu berhasil dalam pekerjaannya; maka tinggallah ia di rumah tuannya, orang Mesir itu." (Kejadian 39:2)Renungan: Ada seorang pria miskin yang bekerja di sebuah istana sebagai pegawai rendahan. Ketika bekerja, ia sering melihat kapal-kapal yang lalu lalang sambil berkata dalam hati, "Suatu hari, aku juga pasti bisa berlayar seperti mereka." Kala itu, memang nama-nama seperti Columbus dan Vasco da Gama tengah berkibar karena pelayarannya. Raja sempat mendengar mimpinya itu, dan langsung mencibir, "Mana bisa? Memangnya dia siapa?" Akan tetapi kesempatan langka itu datang juga. la berkesempatan menjadi seorang awak kapal. Pelan tapi pasti ia lalu menjadi nahkoda kapal. Bahkan di kemudian hari menjadi orang yang mampu mengelilingi dunia. Dia adalah Ferdinand Magellan. Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia menulis bahwa kata 'tetapi' adalah kata penghubung antar kalimat untuk menyatakan hal yang bertolak belakang atau bertentangan. Walau di awal kalimat terdengar satu fase yang buruk, keadaan yang tidak baik, atau terdengar kondisi yang tidak menguntungkan asal ada kata 'tetapi', maka artinya bisa berbeda, bisa terbalik. Ferdinand Magellan punya mimpi yang besar, ia dijegal, ia kurang didukung tetapi kesempatan dalam hidup berkata lain. Yusuf dijual ke Mesir, tetapi Tuhan tetap menyertainya. Yusuf difitnah oleh isteri Potifar, kehidupannya berusaha dihentikan, karirnya ingin dijegal orang, kebahagiaannya dicegat, ia dijebloskan dalam penjara, ia berupaya dijatuhkan, tetapi dalam situasi sedemikian buruk, Alkitab berkata bahwa Tuhan tetap menyertai Yusuf. (Kejadian 39:21). Hasilnya ? Yusuf keluar sebagai pemenang. Tidak peduli seberapa buruk kondisi karir kita hari ini. Tidak peduli seberapa tidak menyenangkannya kehidupan pribadi kita saat ini, tetapi pastikan kita tetap disertai Tuhan. Pastikan perkenanan-Nya ada dalam hidup kita. Pastikan hadirat-Nya selalu ada di sepanjang hari-hari kita. Karena yang menentukan akhir hidup, bukan keadaan yang sekarang tetapi ditentukan oleh kebaikan, kuasa, kemurahan, dan berkat Tuhan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku untuk selalu berpikir positif atas setiap kejadian yang aku alami setiap hari. Jangan biarkan masalah membuat pikiranku berubah negatif. Aku percaya dibalik pikiran positif ku ada berkat baru yang Kau siapkan bagiku. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 24 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Lalu Lot melayangkan pandangnya dan dilihatnyalah, bahwa seluruh Lembah Yordan banyak airnya, seperti taman TUHAN, seperti tanah Mesir, sampai ke Zoar. Hal itu terjadi sebelum TUHAN memusnahkan Sodom dan Gomora." (Kejadian 13:10)Renungan: Walter Elias Disney atau lebih dikenal dengan nama Walt Disney dulunya adalah seorang pengangguran. Karena punya bakat menggambar, ia mencoba mengirim hasil gambarnya kepada beberapa penerbit namun ditolak. Keadaan itu membuatnya frustrasi. Bahkan saking tak punya uang, la mesti tinggal di sembarang tempat, di sebuah gudang tua yang kotor dan dipenuhi tikus-tikus. Siapa sangka berkat justru datang dari tempat yang kotor tersebut. Ya, saat melihat tikus-tikus berkeliaran itu, muncul ide di pikiran Disney untuk membuat tokoh kartun dari sosok tikus. Itulah awal bagaimana Mickey Mouse tercipta. Ide ini begitu unik sehingga menarik industry film untuk membuat film animasinya. Selanjutnya, kita tahu bagaimana cerita akhirnya. Saat Lot melihat tanah Sodom yang sangat subur, ia melihat tempat itu penuh berkat. Apa yang kelihatan menjanjikan, nyatanya di kemudian hari malah menjerumuskan. Sebaliknya, Abraham mulanya mungkin hanya melihat tanah Kanaan yang gersang, yang jauh dari kata subur, namun ujungnya tanah itu limpah dengan susu dan madu. Apa yang kita lihat hari-hari ini dalam pekerjaan kita ? Mungkin kita melihat hal yang masih kecil, sesuatu yang belum menjanjikan apa-apa, atau hal yang jauh dari berkat. Namun apa yang kita lihat hari ini seolah nampak hanya 'batu', suatu saat dapat berubah menjadi 'berlian' jika saja kita mau tetap setia ada di situ. Ketahuilah, Allah mampu memunculkan berkat dan kebaikan dari hal-hal, dari tempat yang tak pernah kita duga sama sekali. Maka, jangan mengecilkan pekerjaan dan usaha kita hari ini. Jangan meremehkan tempat kerja yang kecil, perusahaan yang belum maju. Ingatlah bahwa yang memberi berkat itu adalah Kristus sendiri. Pekerjaan, atasan, usaha hanyalah saluran-Nya. Jika hubungan kita dengan Allah benar, tidak mungkin berkat-Nya tidak mengalir dalam hidup kita. Maka dari itu, mari jalin relasi yang intim, yang rukun, yang tak ada permusuhan dengan Tuhan. Niscaya, la akan memerintahkan berkat-berkat tercurah dalam hidup kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku untuk setia dan bersyukur atas pekerjaan yang saat ini aku kerjakan. Lepaskanlah sungut-sungut dan gerutuanku, agar tidak menjadi penghalang bagi berkat-Mu masuk dalam diriku dan tempat kerjaku. Amin. (Dod).

1. Restoring Naval Autonomy: Arguments for Separating the Navy from DoD. Tom Modly argues the Navy is an "underperforming asset" within the Defense Department's corporate structure, similar to how Fiat Chrysler successfully spun off Ferrari. He suggests the Navy needs independence to address critical shipbuilding deficits and better protect global commerce and vulnerable undersea cables from adversaries. 1898 DEWEY'S FLAGSHIP OLYMPIA

Episode Summary    In this inspiring episode of WarDocs, we are honored to feature the extraordinary journey of Retired Army Brigadier General Clara Adams-Ender. Rising from humble beginnings as one of ten children born to sharecroppers with limited formal education, she defied expectations to become a trailblazer in military medicine. Her story is a testament to the power of education, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Although she initially dreamed of becoming a lawyer, she honored her father's wishes to attend nursing school, a decision that launched a remarkable 34-year career culminating in her service as the 18th Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.    BG(R) Adams-Ender shares powerful anecdotes that defined her leadership philosophy, starting with her first assignment as a Second Lieutenant in an ICU. She recounts a tragic incident involving a Marine shot by a friend during horseplay, a moment that taught her the stark difference between "book learning" and the practical responsibilities of an officer to care for the discipline and safety of troops. She also details the grit required to become the first woman to earn the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). Refusing to settle for the lower physical standards set for women at the time, she marched the full 12 miles alongside her male counterparts, proving that competence knows no gender.   Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the evolution of the Army Nurse Corps from a workforce viewed merely as labor to leaders in healthcare policy and administration. She discusses her time as an educator during the Vietnam War, mentoring students facing the draft and ethical dilemmas. General Adams-Ender passionately argues for the necessity of nurses having a "seat at the table" in healthcare leadership, noting that without a voice in policy, the profession cannot control its destiny. As the Army Nurse Corps approaches its 125th anniversary, she reflects on the core values of clinical excellence, administration, research, and education (CARE), offering timeless advice for the next generation of military medical professionals.   Chapters (00:00-06:40) From Sharecropper's Daughter to Nursing School (06:40-11:45) A Tragic Lesson in Leadership and Troop Welfare (11:45-17:15) Breaking Barriers to Earn the Expert Field Medical Badge (17:15-22:42) Educating Nurses During the Vietnam War Era (22:42-37:55) The Power of Policy and Having a Seat at the Table (37:55-45:34) Core Values and the Legacy of the Army Nurse Corps   Chapter Summaries (00:00-06:40) From Sharecropper's Daughter to Nursing School The guest discusses her family background, emphasizing her parents' deep value for education despite their limited schooling. She shares how she initially aspired to be a lawyer but followed her father's directive to attend nursing school, eventually discovering a passion for the challenge the profession provided. (06:40-11:45) A Tragic Lesson in Leadership and Troop Welfare Reflecting on her first assignment at Fort Dix, the guest describes the transition from academic theory to the practical realities of military nursing. She recounts a harrowing story of a young Marine shot due to horseplay, which served as a pivotal lesson on an officer's responsibility to maintain discipline and care for the troops beyond clinical duties. (11:45-17:15) Breaking Barriers to Earn the Expert Field Medical Badge The conversation shifts to the guest's historic achievement as the first woman to earn the EFMB. She details her determination to meet the same physical standards as the male soldiers, including marching 12 miles instead of the required 8 for women, viewing the grueling training as an opportunity to prove her capabilities. (17:15-22:42) Educating Nurses During the Vietnam War Era The guest describes her time as an instructor at Walter Reed, where she taught students from diverse backgrounds. She highlights the challenges of mentoring nursing students during the Vietnam War, helping them navigate their fears and obligations regarding deployment to a combat zone. (22:42-37:55) The Power of Policy and Having a Seat at the Table Moving into administration, the guest explains how she learned that writing good policy allows a leader to influence far more outcomes than hands-on care alone. She stresses the importance of nurses securing leadership roles to ensure they are in charge of their profession's destiny and not merely following orders from others. (37:55-45:34) Core Values and the Legacy of the Army Nurse Corps As the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps approaches, the guest reflects on the enduring values of the profession, using the acronym CARE. She concludes with a dedication to her mentors and offers advice to current nurses on maintaining standards and commitment to the mission.   Take Home Messages Leadership Requires Practical Adaptability Success in military medicine often requires unlearning the rigid structures of "book learning" to adapt to the practical realities of the environment. True competence is demonstrated not just by clinical knowledge, but by the ability to handle unexpected situations and the human dynamics of the troops under one's command. The Responsibility of the Officer Extends Beyond Patient Care A medical officer's duty is not confined to the hospital bed or the clinic; it encompasses the overall welfare, discipline, and safety of the soldiers. Preventing tragedy through discipline and looking out for the troops is as vital as treating the wounds that result when safety protocols fail. Equality is Proven Through Standards Breaking barriers and earning respect often comes from a refusal to accept lower standards based on gender or background. By voluntarily meeting the more rigorous requirements set for counterparts, a leader demonstrates resilience and capability that silences doubters and inspires the team. Influence Through Policy and Administration While direct patient care is the heart of medicine, long-term impact is achieved by securing a "seat at the table" in administration and policy-making. Writing effective policy allows a medical professional to guide the hands of thousands of others, shaping the destiny of the profession and improving care on a systemic level. Total Commitment to the Profession Medical service is difficult, demanding work that requires a full "all-in" mentality. The key to longevity and success is to make a firm decision to commit to the profession; once that decision is made, energy should be directed toward the mission and patient care rather than complaints or negativity.   Episode Keywords Clara Adams-Ender, Army Nurse Corps, EFMB, Expert Field Medical Badge, Military Medicine, Leadership, Women in Military, Black History, Vietnam War Nursing, Walter Reed, Nursing Education, Healthcare Policy, Mentorship, WarDocs, Army General, Brigadier General, Nursing Administration, Military History, Veteran Stories, Medical Podcast 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

If you think rebranding means “new logo, new website, done”… this episode will convince you otherwise. Michael sits down with Erica Dobbs, CEO of Dobson Solutions, to break down why a company with a strong reputation chose to rebrand and why timing matters when your business matures. Erica shares how her team shifted from speaking pure DoD language to building a more universal message that attracts commercial clients, without demolishing what they already built. They cover the research process, how long a real rebrand takes, why internal ownership beats outsourcing sometimes, and the three-part narrative they built to anchor the new brand: Think Partnership, Think Performance, Think Power. ----- Frustrated with your government contracting journey? Join our group coaching community here: federal-access.com/gamechangers Grab my #1 bestselling book, "I'm New to Government Contracting. Where Should I Start?" Here: https://amzn.to/4hHLPeE Book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/michaellejeune/govconstrategysession

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„Mění se epochy a my jsme pozvaní, abychom to vzali vážně a zároveň neztratili naději.“ Tak reaguje na složitost dnešní doby v předvánoční debatě Vertikály plzeňský biskup Tomáš Holub. Dodává, že Vánoce jsou pro to skvělou možností. Spolu s Pavlem Pokorným, synodním seniorem Českobratrské církve evangelické, hledají odpověď na otázku, jak se v současné neklidné době dobrat vánočního míru a pokoje.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 22 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Anak yang bijak mendatangkan sukacita kepada ayahnya, tetapi anak yang bebal adalah kedukaan bagi ibunya." (Amsal 10:1) Renungan: Fery tumbuh menjadi anak yang baik dan penurut. Namun, sejak ia beranjak menjadi seorang remaja, ia berubah menjadi anak pemberontak. Walau demikian, cinta sang ibu tidak pernah luntur. Ibunya sangat mengasihi dia dan dalam setiap doa, nama Fery tidak pernah dilupakan. Tidak peduli anaknya menutup telinga saat ia berbicara kepadanya, sang ibu akan tetap menasihatinya. Dengan linangan air mata, ia memohon kepada Tuhan untuk melindungi anaknya dari pergaulan yang buruk. Saat Fery sedang tertidur, ia berlutut di samping tempat tidurnya dan berdoa untuknya. Fery mengetahui semua yang dilakukan ibunya bagi dia. Jauh di dalam hatinya, ia sangat mengasihi ibunya. Namun, ia merasa bahwa sekarang ia telah menjadi seorang pemuda. Ia tidak mau mendengar nasihat-nasihat ibunya lagi. "Aku bosan mendengar ceramah ibu setiap hari, telingaku sakit mendengarnya, Bu. Aku sudah besar dan aku tahu apa yang aku perbuat." Suatu ketika, saat pulang sekolah, ia diajak oleh teman-temannya ke tempat pelacuran. "Tidak ada salahnya aku mencoba," pikirnya. Fery pergi bersama mereka. Tinggal beberapa meter lagi mereka akan masuk ke dalam rumah itu. Tiba-tiba ia teringat kepada ibunya. Nasihat-nasihat sang ibu terngiang dengan sangat jelas di telinga Fery. Bayangan ibunya yang sedang berlutut, dan berdoa sambil menangis terlintas dalam benaknya. "Bagaimana perasaan Ibu bila mengetahui aku datang ke tempat seperti ini? la pasti akan sangat sedih." Langkah-langkah kaki Fery semakin terasa berat. Ia memandang rumah itu. Rasa jijik menyelimuti dirinya. "Tidak, aku harus pulang!" Ia berbalik dan segera berlari meninggalkan tempat itu dan tidak pernah kembali lagi. Ketika membaca kisah di atas, sepertinya nasihat sang ibu sama sekali tidak kena pada sasaran. Namun pada akhirnya, ketika si anak diperhadapkan dengan godaan dunia, ia kembali teringat akan nasihat ibunya. Di sini Roh Kudus berperan dalam mengingatkan semua nasihat-nasihat yang diberikan kepada anak. Mendidik anak sangat penting tetapi kita jangan lupa ada bagian yang sangat penting, yaitu selalu mendoakan mereka. Amsal berkata supaya para orang tua menasihati anak-anak mereka untuk takut akan Tuhan. Mendidik anak ke jalan yang benar itu sangat penting. Ams 22:6 berkata, "Didiklah orang muda menurut jalan yang patut baginya, maka pada masa tuanya pun ia tidak akan menyimpang dari pada jalan itu." Anak-anak adalah anugerah yang Tuhan berikan untuk dijaga. Didikan berupa nasihat yang baik akan menuntun dan mengarahkan mereka ke jalan yang benar. Marilah kita menanamkan ajaran-ajaran yang baik dan benar kepada anak-anak kita, supaya mereka hidup menurut kebenaran firman Tuhan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, berkatilah kedua orang tuaku. Berilah aku hikmat-Mu sehingga apapun yang aku pikirkan, katakan dan perbuat pada akhirnya mampu membanggakan kedua orang tuaku. Amin. (Dod).

„Mění se epochy a my jsme pozvaní, abychom to vzali vážně a zároveň neztratili naději.“ Tak reaguje na složitost dnešní doby v předvánoční debatě Vertikály plzeňský biskup Tomáš Holub. Dodává, že Vánoce jsou pro to skvělou možností. Spolu s Pavlem Pokorným, synodním seniorem Českobratrské církve evangelické, hledají odpověď na otázku, jak se v současné neklidné době dobrat vánočního míru a pokoje. Všechny díly podcastu Vertikála můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Minggu, 21 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Karena apa yang ditabur orang, itu juga yang akan dituainya." (Galatia 6: 7)Renungan: Gary Player adalah seorang pegolf yang lain dari yang lain. Jika pegolf rata-rata memiliki tubuh yang tinggi, Gary justru memiliki tubuh yang mungil. Ketika Gary masuk ke lapangan, komentator selalu berkata, "Si Kecil Gary". Pada tahun 1978, Gary berhasil memenangkan kejuaraan The Golf Masters. Memang tubuhnya hanya setengah dari pegolf yang lain. Namun yang menjadi rahasia kemenangannya adalah dia bekerja lebih keras dari pada pegolf yang lain. Ketika pegolf lain beristirahat, maka dia tetap berlatih untuk menyempurnakan pukulan-pukulannya. Karena kerja kerasnya itulah Gary mampu memenangkan tiga medali emas pada The Masters berikutnya selama tiga kali berturut-turut. Banyak orang menganggap bahwa Gary adalah seorang yang beruntung. Namun kenyataannya, tidak sama sekali. Gary berkata, "Semakin keras saya berlatih, semakin mujur saya." Kesuksesan bukan terletak pada suatu kebetulan. Tidak mungkin orang menuai tanpa menabur terlebih dahulu. Semakin banyak menabur maka semakin banyak pula dia akan menuai. Kesuksesan dan keberuntungan akan datang pada mereka yang berusaha keras untuk bekerja dan memberikan yang terbaik dari diri mereka. Kesuksesan akan terus berkembang seiring dengan perkembangan kapasitas diri kita. Ketekunan, kegigihan, kesabaran dan hikmat adalah sesuatu yang mutlak diperlukan. Kemujuran adalah saat di mana kesempatan bertemu dengan kesiapan. Siapkan diri kita dengan pondasi kesuksesan dan ketrampilan yang terus diasah, maka kesempatan dan kemujuran itu akan selalu berpihak pada kita. Dan jangan lupa, apapun pekerjaan kita, lakukanlah sesuai dengan Firman Tuhan sebab itulah kunci keberuntungan kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, penuhilah aku dengan semangat yang baru dan kerajinan yang baru, sehingga apapun yang aku kerjakan dapat menghasilkan kesuksesan yang berguna bagi banyak orang. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Sabtu, 20 Desember 2025Bacaan: Katanya: "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: Pelari berkebangsaan Amerika, Eddie Hart melewatkan lomba pemanasan untuk perlombaan lari 100 meter dalam Olimpiade 1972 di Munich. Akibatnya, dia kehilangan kesempatan untuk memenangkan medali emas dalam perorangan. Akan tetapi dia tidak menyerah. Dia menerima kenyataan itu dengan cara pandang yang baik. Eddie berkata, "Tidak semua yang kita kejar selalu berhasil kita raih. Itulah mungkin pelajaran yang saya dapatkan dalam hal ini. Ada kalanya dalam hidup ini kita mungkin tidak mendapatkan kenaikan gaji seperti yang kita inginkan. Kita harus belajar hidup dengan kekalahan-kekalahan kita. Dan atletik itu sangat berharga karena semuanya adalah menyangkut menang kalah. Sebelum kita menjadi pemenang yang baik, kita harus tahu bagaimana caranya menerima kekalahan". Kenyataan hidup ini terkadang sulit kita terima. Terutama ketika apa yang kita harapkan tidak terwujud. Dan terlebih saat apa yang kita takutkan justru terjadi. Penulis Amsal mengatakan, "Harapan yang tertunda menyedihkan hati, apalagi jika harapan, impian, dan cita-cita yang begitu diinginkan harus gugur begitu saja." (Amsal 13:12). Karena itu, kita perlu belajar menerima kenyataan dengan tabah dan berlapang dada. Seperti Ayub yang mengembalikan segalanya pada Tuhan, "Tuhan yang memberi, Tuhan yang mengambil." Bahkan Ayub mempersembahkan korban jika saja anak-anaknya melakukan kesalahan di hadapan Tuhan. Kita juga perlu mengoreksi diri kita sendiri, apakah kegagalan yang terjadi adalah kesalahan kita ataukah ada faktor-faktor lain yang di luar kendali kita. Kita harus terus segera bangkit dari kegagalan kita dan memperbaiki semua kesalahan yang kita lakukan. Kita harus terus maju dan optimis dalam melangkah. Kita harus terus menabur agar kelak kita menuai hasil yang berkelimpahan. Kenyataan tidak selalu seperti yang kita harapkan, tetapi jika kita tekun, sabar, dan mau berusaha maka segalanya tidak akan sia-sia. Tuhan akan selalu memberkati kita dan memberi yang terbaik jika kita mau berusaha dan terus bangkit dari kegagalan kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku untuk percaya pada kehendak dan rencana-Mu, sehingga ketika sesuatu terjadi tidak seperti yang aku inginkan, aku tidak kecewa karena aku tahu rencana-Mu lebih indah dari rencanaku. Amin. (Dod).

Douglas Matty is exiting his role as the Pentagon's chief digital and artificial intelligence officer and moving on to focus on the Trump administration's “Golden Dome for America” missile defense initiative, DefenseScoop has learned. Principal Deputy CDAO Andrew Mapes will lead the department's AI hub in an acting capacity until a new CDAO is hired. Ahead of reaching full operational capacity in 2022, the AI-accelerating office merged and integrated multiple technology-focused predecessor organizations at the Pentagon, including the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Defense Digital Service (DDS), Office of the Chief Data Officer, and the Maven and Advana programs. The DOD's vision and priorities for the CDAO have been reconfigured several times since its inception. And while AI is a major priority for the U.S. government under President Donald Trump, the Pentagon's CDAO office has seen an exodus of senior leaders and other technical employees this year. Matty's departure also comes as the office is hustling to execute on a range of DOD-wide efforts to speed up the delivery and fielding of data analytics, automation, computer vision, machine learning and other next-generation AI capabilities for military and civilian personnel. Last week, Pentagon leaders unveiled a new purpose-built platform — GenAI.mil — to provide commercial options directly to most of its workforce on their desktops. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has tapped ID.me to verify the identities of beneficiaries on Medicare.gov, according to a Tuesday announcement from the identity-proofing company. ID.me will be available as an option for identity verification and sign-in on Medicare.gov starting in early 2026, per the release. The deal adds to the growing number of federal programs opting to use the digital identity service that leverages facial recognition technology and has been the subject of some controversy in the past. Already, ID.me is used at 21 federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs, per the release. Opting in means an ID.me user could sign in with the same credentials at any of the other federal, state or private-sector entities that use the service, the company said in a statement to FedScoop.

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the 2026 NDAA is set to give local police new counter-drone authority, SkyeBrowse releases its biggest update of the year with, a drones-for-good story out of Washington where a drone delivered a life jacket to a man trapped by a flood, and a man pleads guilty after flying his drone over the MLB All-Star game. Let's get to it.First up, the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate. Tucked inside this 3,000-page bill is the SAFER SKIES Act, which for the first time creates a federal framework allowing state, local, and tribal police to detect, track, and even take down drones. Previously, this authority was limited to federal agencies like the DHS and DOD. Now, local officers who complete federal training will be able to use approved counter-UAS systems to mitigate drones that pose a "credible threat" to places like stadiums and critical infrastructure. The push for this was reportedly driven by the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and the fact that the NFL has documented over 2,000 drone incursions per season for the last three years. The bill also introduces new felony penalties, with up to five years in prison for serious violations involving national defense airspace. And note, this is NOT yet law. This is only the House's version of the NDAA. We haven't seen the Senate version just yet, so this provision may or may not remain in the final law. We'll keep you updated as we see more. Next up, SkyeBrowse has just announced its biggest software update of the year. They've released two new processing modes: SkyeBrowse Rapid and SkyeBrowse Ultra. SkyeBrowse Rapid is designed for speed, especially for first responders in remote areas with bad reception. They claim it's 5 times faster in good reception and up to 20 times faster in bad reception. In one example, they took a 7-minute, 1.5-gigabyte video and processed it into a full 3D model in under two minutes. For those who need maximum detail, there's SkyeBrowse Ultra, which provides 4 times higher quality for photorealistic, lifelike 3D models. This feature will be available for their Premium Advanced customers. On top of that, they've also given their Freemium users a boost. Free users now have access to tools like annotations, drawing, clipping, and distance measurements, which were previously paid features. Our third story is in King County, Washington, where heavy rains caused the Snoqualmie River to flood rapidly, trapping a man on the roof of his vehicle. With the current too strong for responders to enter the water, a sheriff's deputy had a great idea. Instead of waiting for a helicopter, the deputy launched a drone, attached a life jacket to it, and flew it directly to the stranded man. Last up, a story of what NOT to do. A 47-year-old man from Georgia, Mitchell Parsons Hughes, has pleaded guilty to allegedly flying his drone over the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. According to prosecutors, he flew directly into the one-mile TFR that was active for the event. To make matters worse, he was flying an unregistered drone and had no Part 107 or TRUST. Security officials from the FBI, DOT, and FAA spotted the drone immediately and tracked him down. On December 5th, he pleaded guilty to knowingly violating national defense airspace. He was sentenced to six months of probation and a five-hundred-dollar fine. Join us later for happy hour in the community. We also have the live Q&A on Monday, and the Post-Flight show in the premium community, also on Monday. We'll see you then.https://dronexl.co/2025/12/14/drone-lifesaving-man-flood/https://dronexl.co/2025/12/12/man-flying-drone-mlb-all-star-game/https://dronexl.co/2025/12/15/ndaa-2026-local-police-take-down-your-drone/https://newsletter.skyebrowse.com/w/WmcZTrQzhMvDEnx1AEhqHQ/DBnBhE3BieCe02QZtYhivQ/X763PNWUdpoIM2dDLjPmFFUA

Aurelius Systems is tackling one of defense's most critical challenges: cost-effective counter-drone warfare. The company builds lightweight, edge-deployed laser weapon systems with 10-million-x marginal cost advantages over traditional interceptors—shooting down drones for approximately 10 cents versus $2 million per Sea Sparrow missile. With systems priced in hundreds of thousands rather than tens of millions of dollars, Aurelius is proving that commercial manufacturing principles can revolutionize defense technology. In this episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Michael LaFramboise, CEO and Co-Founder of Aurelius Systems, to unpack how his background spanning automotive manufacturing at Chrysler, R&D at Coherent (the largest U.S. laser manufacturer), and defense sales positioned him to build what he calls "the F150 of directed energy systems." Topics Discussed: Why Michael's unusual combination of heavy industrial manufacturing, high-power laser R&D, and directed energy sales made him one of "probably like five people under 70 in the country" positioned to build this company Aurelius's contrarian R&D thesis: build everything from commercial off-the-shelf components first, only upgrading to bespoke when field tests fail The tactical fundraising progression: first prototype to pre-seed, DIU grant in February 2025, Singapore Defense Force joint challenge, Army X-Tech competition wins Government relations as infrastructure: why Aurelius retained a lobbyist six months post-pre-seed and how Congressional support addresses 1-3 year sales cycles Navigating the DOD acquisitions reorg: 100+ technology acceleration organizations consolidating to 10-20 under new PAE structure, with goals of 90-day turnarounds replacing multi-year cycles The demonstration strategy that changed everything: earning signed memorandums from high-ranking officers after shooting down drones in Hawaii and Austin under adversarial conditions (heavy rain, 99% humidity, heat warping, night operations) Founder-led marketing ROI: why acquisitions officers, funders, and engineering talent all follow different channels (LinkedIn vs. X) and require different voices The three-stakeholder sales complexity: when your end user (warfighter), purchaser (acquisitions), and budget authorizer (Congress) are separate entities who don't communicate GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Follow proven playbooks in specialized markets, then execute obsessively: Michael explicitly followed Anduril's early-stage defense playbook, particularly around government relations: "I think it's like following the Anduril playbook for how you do an early stage defense company is probably a very appropriate thing to do." In highly specialized B2B markets (defense, healthcare, financial services), pattern-match to companies that have successfully navigated regulatory and procurement complexity rather than inventing process from scratch. The differentiation comes from execution and technology, not from reinventing go-to-market structure. Treat specialized expertise as infrastructure, not overhead: Aurelius hired a lobbyist six months after their pre-seed—before significant revenue—because defense sales involve three disconnected stakeholders. Michael explained: "your purchaser, your end user, and your authorizer for funds are all separate people that don't know each other... whenever you have these different points, it doesn't expand linearly the difficulty or the complexity of the sales cycle. It expands exponentially." B2B founders should map stakeholder complexity early and staff accordingly. If your buyer doesn't control budget, your user doesn't make purchase decisions, or your champion needs internal air cover, these aren't edge cases—they're your sales model. Demonstration beats documentation when overcoming category skepticism: After decades of directed energy failures, Aurelius spent 2024 conducting nationwide field demonstrations, culminating in adversarial drone shoot-downs in heavy rain, 99% humidity, and night conditions. Michael noted they needed to "clean up the mess that a lot of these other companies have created" with signed memorandums from high-ranking officers. When your category has a failure history, customer education isn't about better pitch decks—it's about systematic proof that eliminates objections through witnessed performance. Plan for demonstration costs and timeline in your first-year budget. Build your R&D thesis around manufacturing reality, not engineering perfection: Aurelius's core principle: build everything from commercial off-the-shelf components, upgrading only when field tests fail. Michael's insight from automotive and laser manufacturing: "you can get 80-90% physics perfection on a system for 2% of the cost" versus traditional directed energy's approach of "400 ARL and AFRL PhDs all coming together to make the most super bespoke, hyper perfect thing ever." They use material processing lasers (identical output at 1/10th the cost of directed energy lasers) and commercial components from automotive supply chains. B2B founders should define their "good enough" threshold explicitly and build cost structure around it—perfection is often the enemy of scalability and margin. Attack market dislocations where wrong-fit solutions reveal unmet needs: Aurelius doesn't compete with Sea Sparrow missiles for shooting down aircraft at 9 miles—they target the dislocation where $2M missiles designed for large ordinance are being misused against $500 drones with 30% effectiveness. Michael identified that "there isn't anything in the market that's been developed for counter drone at any significant distance." The opportunity isn't better missiles; it's purpose-built solutions for Group 1 and Group 2 drones (FPV quadcopters and small planes) where no appropriate system exists. Map where customers are forced to use expensive, inappropriate solutions—that's where new categories emerge. //  Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role.  Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Jumat, 19 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Tetapi hindarilah omongan yang kosong dan yang tak suci yang hanya menambah kefasikan." (2 Timotius 2:16) Renungan: Hampir di semua stasiun televisi ada acara-acara yang membicarakan tentang kehidupan orang lain. Apakah itu tentang prestasi orang atau pun membicarakan gosip-gosip yang beredar tentang seseorang. Ternyata menjual cerita tentang orang lain sangat laku dan tidak sedikit orang yang tertarik pada urusan orang lain. Tidak hanya di televisi dan media lainnya, tetapi di mana saja ternyata membicarakan perihal orang lain sangat digemari. Apakah membicarakan tentang orang lain itu dibolehkan? Tentu dibolehkan selama hal itu tidak merusak dan merugikan orang lain. Bercerita itu perlu, namun hendaknya hal itu tidak merusak kesaksian kita sebagai pengikut Yesus. Firman Tuhan mengajarkan agar kita selalu menghindari perkataan yang sia-sia, tidak membangun dan tak suci. Sebab dengan banyak berbicara mengenai hal yang sia-sia, maka hati kita akan semakin tenggelam dalam kefasikan. Semakin banyak berbicara tentang hal yang sia-sia atau gosip malah akan membuat kita melakukan banyak kesalahan. Tuhan Yesus telah berfirman, "Setiap kata sia-sia yang diucapkan orang harus dipertanggungjawabkannya pada hari penghakiman. Karena menurut ucapanmu engkau akan dibenarkan, dan menurut ucapanmu pula engkau akan dihukum." (Matius 12:36-37). Tuhan tidak melarang kita untuk bercerita dan menikmati asyiknya bercerita, namun kita senantiasa harus waspada agar kita tidak terjebak dengan kata-kata yang keluar dari mulut kita. Karena itu kita patut merenungkan dan sadar bahwa betapa ruginya kita jika hanya karena senang bergosip lalu melanggar perintah Allah. Bukankah menyedihkan jika hanya karena gosip dan cerita kosong yang kita lontarkan ibadah kita ditolak Allah. Paulus menasihatkan agar kita senantiasa berkata-kata dengan penuh kasih dan jangan hambar, dengan demikian kesaksian kita sebagai pengikut Yesus yang telah dipulihkan dan dikuduskan akan terasa harum bagi orang di sekitar kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, biarlah bibirku hanya memperkatakan tentang kebenaran dan kasih, agar nama-Mu dimuliakan melalui perkataanku. Amin. (Dod).

In 1983, Stanislav Petrov, a Soviet lieutenant colonel, sat in a bunker watching a red screen flash “MISSILE LAUNCH.” Protocol demanded he report it to superiors, which would very likely trigger a retaliatory nuclear strike. Petrov didn't. He reasoned that if the US were actually attacking, they wouldn't fire just 5 missiles — they'd empty the silos. He bet the fate of the world on a hunch that his machine was broken. He was right.Paul Scharre, the former Army Ranger who led the Pentagon team that wrote the US military's first policy on autonomous weapons, has a question: What would an AI have done in Petrov's shoes? Would an AI system have been flexible and wise enough to make the same judgement? Or would it immediately launch a counterattack?Paul joins host Luisa Rodriguez to explain why we are hurtling toward a “battlefield singularity” — a tipping point where AI increasingly replaces humans in much of the military, changing the way war is fought with speed and complexity that outpaces humans' ability to keep up.Links to learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.info/psMilitaries don't necessarily want to take humans out of the loop. But Paul argues that the competitive pressure of warfare creates a “use it or lose it” dynamic. As former Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work put it: “If our competitors go to Terminators, and their decisions are bad, but they're faster, how would we respond?”Once that line is crossed, Paul warns we might enter an era of “flash wars” — conflicts that spiral out of control as quickly and inexplicably as a flash crash in the stock market, with no way for humans to call a timeout.In this episode, Paul and Luisa dissect what this future looks like:Swarming warfare: Why the future isn't just better drones, but thousands of cheap, autonomous agents coordinating like a hive mind to overwhelm defences.The Gatling gun cautionary tale: The inventor of the Gatling gun thought automating fire would reduce the number of soldiers needed, saving lives. Instead, it made war significantly deadlier. Paul argues AI automation could do the same, increasing lethality rather than creating “bloodless” robot wars.The cyber frontier: While robots have physical limits, Paul argues cyberwarfare is already at the point where AI can act faster than human defenders, leading to intelligent malware that evolves and adapts like a biological virus.The US-China “adoption race”: Paul rejects the idea that the US and China are in a spending arms race (AI is barely 1% of the DoD budget). Instead, it's a race of organisational adoption — one where the US has massive advantages in talent and chips, but struggles with bureaucratic inertia that might not be a problem for an autocratic country.Paul also shares a personal story from his time as a sniper in Afghanistan — watching a potential target through his scope — that fundamentally shaped his view on why human judgement, with all its flaws, is the only thing keeping war from losing its humanity entirely.This episode was recorded on October 23-24, 2025.Chapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Who's Paul Scharre? (00:00:46)How will AI and automation transform the nature of war? (00:01:17)Why would militaries take humans out of the loop? (00:12:22)AI in nuclear command, control, and communications (00:18:50)Nuclear stability and deterrence (00:36:10)What to expect over the next few decades (00:46:21)Financial and human costs of future “hyperwar” scenarios (00:50:42)AI warfare and the balance of power (01:06:37)Barriers to getting to automated war (01:11:08)Failure modes of autonomous weapons systems (01:16:28)Could autonomous weapons systems actually make us safer? (01:29:36)Is Paul overall optimistic or pessimistic about increasing automation in the military? (01:35:23)Paul's takes on AGI's transformative potential and whether natsec people buy it (01:37:42)Cyberwarfare (01:46:55)US-China balance of power and surveillance with AI (02:02:49)Policy and governance that could make us safer (02:29:11)How Paul's experience in the Army informed his feelings on military automation (02:41:09)Video and audio editing: Dominic Armstrong, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourMusic: CORBITCoordination, transcripts, and web: Katy Moore

Episode Summary    Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Alexander Villahermosa, a neurosurgery resident at UT Health San Antonio and former 18 Delta Special Forces Medical Sergeant. Motivated by the events of 9/11, he enlisted with an 18 X-ray contract, embarking on a remarkable journey that took him from the battlefield to the operating room. Dr. Villahermosa shares stories from his deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other austere environments, highlighting how mentorship from military physicians in Balad inspired him to pursue a medical degree.    Dr. Villahermosa provides a candid look at the Enlisted to Medical Degree Program (EMDP2), detailing his experience as part of its second class. He discusses the academic challenges of transitioning from an operational tempo to learning calculus and hard sciences, and how the program's cohort-based support system prepares active-duty soldiers for the rigors of medical school at the Uniformed Services University.   The discussion moves to the intense reality of surgical residency, where days often start at 4:00 AM and involve complex perioperative care. Dr. Villahermosa highlights the unique perspective military training brings to civilian medicine, specifically the ability to operate without advanced navigation technology—a skill emphasized by military mentors who understand downrange limitations. He also shares insights on "expectation management" regarding physical fitness while maintaining a grueling training schedule.   Finally, Dr. Villahermosa reflects on leadership lessons learned while rising from the rank of Master Sergeant to Captain, emphasizing that mentorship and staying humble are keys to success. He concludes with a crucial medical takeaway for combat medics: the best brain care starts with the basics of airway, respiration, and circulation as outlined in TCCC guidelines.     Chapters (00:00-06:00) From Enlistment to Special Forces Medic (06:00-19:30) The Path to Medical School and EMDP2 (19:30-28:30) Choosing Neurosurgery and Residency Reality (28:30-33:00) Military vs. Civilian Surgical Training (33:00-39:40) Leadership, Advice, and TBI Care   Chapter Summaries (00:00-06:00) From Enlistment to Special Forces Medic Dr. Villahermosa describes enlisting after 9/11 with the initial intent of joining the infantry, only to switch to an 18X contract to avoid a long wait for basic training. He recounts his deployments to Iraq and how mentorship from a group surgeon and an anesthesiologist in Balad first sparked his interest in becoming a physician. (06:00-19:30) The Path to Medical School and EMDP2 This section covers the process of completing undergraduate prerequisites through the Enlisted to Medical Degree Program (EMDP2), including the challenges of mastering mathematics and hard sciences. Dr. Villahermosa explains how the program's cohort system and partnership with the Uniformed Services University provided the structure and support necessary for success. (19:30-28:30) Choosing Neurosurgery and Residency Reality Initially uninterested in surgery, Dr. Villahermosa describes falling in love with the specialty during a third-year clerkship after being fascinated by spine and trauma cases. He details the daily grind of residency, which involves early mornings, long hours, and the need to seize small windows of time for physical fitness and self-care. (28:30-33:00) Military vs. Civilian Surgical Training The discussion focuses on the specific mindset instilled by military neurosurgeons, such as the ability to perform spine surgery using anatomic landmarks rather than relying solely on advanced navigation systems. This training ensures readiness for deployed environments where high-tech equipment may not be available or functional. (33:00-39:40) Leadership, Advice, and TBI Care Dr. Villahermosa reflects on the importance of humility and teamwork, noting that, regardless of rank or experience, there is always something to learn from others. He concludes by emphasizing that the best initial care for traumatic brain injury is adherence to TCCC protocols, specifically preventing hypotension and hypoxia.   Take Home Messages The Power of Mentorship: Career paths are often significantly altered by leaders who take the time to invest in their subordinates and encourage them to pursue higher goals. Dr. Villahermosa's journey to medical school began specifically because a group surgeon and an anesthesiologist took him under their wing during a combat deployment. Leaders should actively identify and encourage potential in those they lead, as this support can fundamentally change the trajectory of a service member's life. Back to Basics for Brain Injury: The most effective initial treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI) lies in the fundamental principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). Preventing secondary brain injury caused by hypotension and hypoxia is critical, meaning that controlling hemorrhage and managing the airway are the best ways to protect the brain in the pre-hospital setting. Providers should trust these protocols rather than feeling helpless without advanced neurosurgical capabilities, as stabilizing the patient's physiology is the first step in saving the brain. Operating in Austere Environments: While modern civilian neurosurgery often relies on advanced navigation technology and robotics, military surgeons must maintain the skill to operate using anatomic landmarks. Dr. Villahermosa highlights that downrange environments may lack functional high-tech equipment, making it essential to master manual techniques for spine and brain procedures. This training approach ensures that military surgeons remain adaptable and can deliver life-saving care regardless of the resources available in the field. Resilience Through Expectation Management: Surviving a demanding residency program or rigorous military training requires adjusting one's expectations regarding fitness and rest. Rather than waiting for large blocks of free time that may never come, trainees must learn to seize small, available moments for self-care, whether that is a short fifteen-minute run or catching up on sleep. Taking advantage of these brief breaks when they present themselves is crucial for maintaining long-term physical and mental performance when the schedule is unpredictable. Humility and Teamwork in Leadership: Success in high-stakes environments like the military and medicine demands humility and the recognition that no single person knows everything. Dr. Villahermosa emphasizes that rank and experience do not preclude the need to learn from others, including the newest members of the team who may bring fresh perspectives. Acknowledging one's role within the larger mission fosters a collaborative environment that improves patient outcomes and ensures the job gets done effectively.   Episode Keywords special forces medic, green beret, neurosurgery resident, military medicine, combat medic, trauma surgery, medical school, emdp2, enlisted to medical degree, uniformed services university, 18 delta, surgical training, traumatic brain injury, TCCC, tactical combat casualty care, military podcast, veteran stories, medical career, doctor journey, Brooke Army Medical Center, UT health San Antonio, neurosurgeon training, army special operations, combat veteran, medicine podcast, army doctor   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. 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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Kamis, 18 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Buluh yang patah terkulai tidak akan diputuskan-Nya, dan sumbu yang pudar nyalanya tidak akan dipadamkan-Nya, sampai Ia menjadikan hukum itu menang." (Matius 12:20) Renungan: Apa yang kita lakukan jika kita menyalakan sebuah lilin dan nyala api yang dihasilkan terlalu besar dan asapnya hitam mengepul? Tentu kita akan memotong sumbunya yang terlalu panjang, sehingga bisa menghasilkan nyala api yang tepat dan tidak ada asap hitam. Atau apa yang kita lakukan jika kita sedang membersihkan dengan kemoceng bulu dan menemukan ada beberapa bulu yang terkulai? Pastinya kita akan mematahkan bulu-bulu tersebut agar kemoceng kita terlihat lebih bagus. Kita cenderung untuk menyingkirkan barang yang mulai rusak dan segera membeli yang baru. Dalam dunia kerja dengan persaingan yang ketat, orang-orang yang dinilai tidak produktif sedikit saja, akan segera disingkirkan dan diganti dengan yang baru. Bayangkan, jika Tuhan bekerja dengan cara demikian, maka kita sebagai orang-orang berdosa adalah orang-orang yang paling celaka, karena akan segera disingkirkan oleh-Nya. Tuhan tidak bekerja dengan cara demikian. Yesus, yang mengutip perkataan Nabi Yesaya mengatakan bahwa Tuhan tidak akan mematahkan buluh yang terkulai dan memadamkan sumbu yang pudar. Hal ini dikutip oleh Yesus untuk menyatakan identitas diri-Nya sebagai penggenapan akhir dan final dari nubuatan Nabi Yesaya. Ia tidak hanya menyelamatkan bangsa Israel, melainkan la akan menjadi Juruselamat bagi seluruh umat manusia. Sama dengan keadaan bangsa Israel ketika dalam pembuangan, kita pun yang mengalami kegagalan hidup tidak akan ditinggalkan oleh Tuhan. la akan tetap menyertai kita bahkan menolong kita. Di dalam penderitaan dan kesesakan, ada kalanya kita mengalami kegagalan, putus asa dan tidak ada harapan. Namun, melalui firman Tuhan hari ini, kita diingatkan jika Tuhan tidak akan mematahkan buluh yang terkulai dan memadamkan sumbu yang pudar nyalanya. Ia akan menyertai kita bahkan menyelamatkan kita. Yang kita perlu lakukan adalah terus memandang Tuhan dan berserah kepada-Nya, sehingga kita menjadi kuat. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena Engkau setia menyertai aku ketika aku mengalami penderitaan dan kesesakan. Ajarilah aku untuk tetap setia kepada-Mu walaupun musim hidupku silih berganti. Amin. (Dod).

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureCalifornia is destroying their gasoline market, they want the state to own it, socialism. Oil prices are dropping, gas prices are dropping soon gas will be close to $1. Trump is reversing the [CB] illusion, jobs are being returned to the private sector. All in preparation to go back to the Constitution. The [DS] will continue to push back and try to delay everything Trump is trying to do. The House is prepared to make his EO into law, this will protect the country into the future. Trump had the real Generals stand behind him, these are the individuals that will protect the Republic from the [DS]. Trump is undoing decades of corruption, exposing the [DS] treasonous crimes, they will fight to hide their treasonous acts but this will fail. In the end the Military is the only way. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/US_OGA/status/2000639453866651711?s=20 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2000951982874636662?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2000628845918265518?s=20 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2000925538131829101?s=20 https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni/status/2000925018281402525?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2000952081012940948?s=20 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2000966123274068007?s=20 https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni/status/2000936248370717073?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000922549060858200?s=20   $2,000 per household, depending on the number of workers.” “[The economy] is gonna start lifting off in Q1 and Q2.” This is HUGE! Political/Rights https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/2000701268806062358?s=20 https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/2000713713423196652?s=20 https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/2000766725231665257?s=20 https://twitter.com/KnightsTempOrg/status/2000645606964933100?s=20 WEIRD? Police Publish and Quickly Delete Photos of Rob Reiner's Son Being Cuffed for Slaughtering Parents, Give No Explanation Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of liberal activist and famed director Rob Reiner, has been arrested and charged with the brutal murder of his parents. The LAPD Gang and Narcotics Division published dramatic photos of Nick's handcuffed arrest on Instagram on Monday, but quickly deleted them without explanation. Rob Reiner, 78, known for classics like The Princess Bride, Spinal Tap, and When Harry Met Sally, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon. The New York Post reports: Nick Reiner, whose face is blurred out, is seen being forced to the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back, according to one photo. Another snap showed law enforcement pushing the suspect against the front of a squad car. In the caption, the unit only identified the man as “a double homicide suspect.” The arrest was made by US Marshals with the assistance of the LAPD's robbery homicide division, according to the post. An LAPD spokesperson declined to comment when asked why the force's gang and narcotics unit deleted the arrest photo shortly after it was published. The since-deleted photos: Nick, who has long battled severe drug addiction starting in his teens, co-wrote and starred in the 2016 semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, directed by his father, which chronicled a young man's struggles with substance abuse and rehab. Insiders report that Nick “really resented” his father and “hated himself for not being as successful,” amid ongoing family tensions. The night before the murders, Rob and Nick reportedly got into a “very loud argument” at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party, loud enough for other guests to notice. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/nypost/status/2000870292227260695?s=20 https://twitter.com/barrycunningham/status/2000736216354853228?s=20   lists are…well you know. TAKE A LISTEN https://twitter.com/RealSLokhova/status/2000919590449394156?s=20 Real Texas Conservative  The tragic deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele on December 14, 2025, have cast a somber shadow over Hollywood, prompting reflections on legacy, loss, and the lingering scars of political division. In response, President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post on December 15, 2025 – framing their passing through the lens of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) – has ignited controversy. Yet, when examined against the backdrop of Reiner’s decade-long barrage of vitriolic rhetoric against Trump, the statement emerges not as callous, but as an appropriate blend of pointed satire, genuine sympathy, and a timely concern for mental health. This piece builds an ironclad case for its fittingness, rooted in factual history, psychological insight, and legal precedent. To understand the appropriateness of Trump’s words, one must first confront the unyielding hostility Reiner directed at him since 2015. Reiner, celebrated for directing classics like “This Is Spinal Tap” and “The Princess Bride,” transformed into one of Trump’s most vocal detractors after his presidential candidacy. In a 2016 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Reiner labeled Trump a “con man” and “dangerous,” warning he would erode democratic norms. This escalated over the years. By 2018, Reiner tweeted comparisons of Trump to Hitler, accusing him of fostering fascism and white supremacy. His 2024 documentary “God & Country” explicitly tied Trump’s influence to Christian nationalism, portraying it as a threat to American democracy. Reiner’s social media feed became a relentless stream of attacks, calling Trump a “pathological liar,” “sociopath,” and “existential danger” in posts that amassed millions of views. Even in 2025, shortly before his death, Reiner urged boycotts of Trump-related events, framing his re-election as apocalyptic. These were not isolated jabs but a sustained campaign, often personal and inflammatory, that Reiner himself admitted stemmed from deep-seated outrage. This history of antagonism, predominantly initiated by Reiner, sets the stage for why Trump’s response is not only defensible but proportionate. Far from escalating the feud posthumously, Trump’s post acknowledges Reiner’s talents – “a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star” – while attributing the tragedy to TDS, a “mind-crippling disease” fueled by “raging obsession.” This framing isn’t baseless invention; it’s grounded in credible psychological analysis. Critics have questioned the timing of Trump’s post, issued just a day after the tragedy, as potentially too raw or opportunistic. However, this immediacy is precisely what makes it authentic and effective, aligning with Trump’s longstanding style of direct, unfiltered leadership in a 24/7 news cycle where narratives solidify within hours. Historical precedents abound; consider how President Lincoln addressed critics’ deaths or political losses with prompt wit during the Civil War, using fresh moments to foster national introspection and prevent distorted legacies. Similarly, Trump’s swift response cuts through emerging media spin – already framing Reiner solely as a heroic anti-Trump voice – by injecting balance and psychological truth right when public discourse peaks. Delaying would risk seeming calculated or detached, whereas this timing underscores sincerity, especially paired with the post’s sympathetic close. In essence, it’s not haste but strategic candor, transforming grief into a teachable moment on division’s dangers before emotions calcify. Transitioning from personal history to broader insight, TDS has been recognized by mental health experts as a manifestation of intense political polarization leading to real psychological strain. Psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow, in analyses shared on platforms like the Mark Simone Show, described TDS as rooted in “mass hysteria,” where individuals project anxieties onto a political figure, resulting in paranoia, chronic stress, and potential health declines. Research in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology supports this, linking partisan hatred to elevated cortisol levels, anxiety disorders, and weakened well-being. Trump’s reference to TDS isn’t mockery; it’s a diagnostic observation, highlighting how Reiner’s fixation – evident in his own words – might have contributed to personal tolls, especially amid reports of familial strife surrounding the deaths. By raising this, Trump shifts the narrative from vendetta to vigilance, urging awareness of how ideological obsessions erode lives. Moreover, the post’s satirical edge aligns with a storied tradition of political commentary, making it intellectually apt rather than insensitive. Trump employs hyperbole – “driving people CRAZY” amid America’s “Golden Age” – to underscore the irony of Reiner’s paranoia against tangible achievements like record economic growth, Middle East peace accords, and energy independence during his administration. This mirrors Jonathan Swift’s exaggerated proposals in “A Modest Proposal” or Abraham Lincoln’s witty rebukes of critics, using humor to expose societal flaws without literal malice. Legally, such expression is shielded by the First Amendment; the Supreme Court’s ruling in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell affirms that satirical opinions about public figures, absent provable falsehoods, are protected speech. Trump’s “reportedly due to” phrasing acknowledges speculation, ensuring it remains opinion, not defamation. What elevates the statement to appropriateness is its undercurrent of grace amid past unkindnesses, including Trump’s rare direct engagement with Reiner pre-tragedy despite the instigations. The post concludes with “May Rob and Michele rest in peace!” This isn’t perfunctory; it’s a sincere extension of sympathy, humanizing both parties and transcending the feud while modeling reciprocity in an era of unrelenting acrimony. Trump’s words match rhetoric’s intensity yet cap it with compassion and a mental health caveat, turning potential gloating into a nudge toward understanding division’s toll. In conclusion, Trump’s response is ironclad in its fittingness because it reciprocates a decade of Reiner’s attacks with measured satire, validates psychological realities, and prioritizes sympathy over score-settling. It doesn’t diminish the tragedy but illuminates division’s costs, encouraging reflection. Postscript: While the author is not an attorney or mental health practitioner, his nearly two decades as a seasoned content writer and editor have honed expert research skills, enabling rigorous analysis grounded in verifiable facts and legal precedents. https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/2000931274744324237?s=20 https://twitter.com/AlecLace/status/2000700955457630718?s=20 https://twitter.com/KurtSchlichter/status/2000694706054029700?s=20  reason for it. Sadly, past experience, teaches us that the most likely reason for the lack of transparency is that the answers are not going to support the left-wing agenda of the local Rhode Island Democrats. I could be wrong. But if I was wrong, I have a nagging suspicion. I would've had answers to those questions already. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of this man. Trump blames Brown, not FBI, for delay in finding shooting suspect President Trump blamed Brown University for the delay in locating the suspect in the fatal mass shooting on the school's campus in Rhode Island on Saturday. “You'd really have to ask the school a little bit more about that because this was a school problem,” Trump said when asked on Monday if FBI Director Kash Patel has told him why it's been difficult for the FBI to identify the suspected shooter. “They had their own guards. They had their own police. They had their own everything, but you'd have to ask that question really to the school, not to the FBI. We came in after the fact, and the FBI will do a good job, but they came in after the fact,” he said. Source: thehill.com War/Peace https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2000694318512652750?s=20 JUST IN: US OBLITERATES 3 More Venezuelan Drug Boats Just Hours After President Trump Designates Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction United States Southern Command on Monday announced that Joint Task Force Southern Spear took out three narcotrafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific.  A total of eight “narco-terrorists” were killed in the strikes. “Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking,” US SOUTHCOM said. Video from the strikes shows massive explosions on each boat, turning them into burning piles of rubble. https://twitter.com/Southcom/status/2000756230252314901?s=20 Source: thegatewaypundit.com Trump: Syria is a key part of peace efforts in the Middle East Washington, Dec. 16 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump described the developments in Syria this year as “remarkable,” highlighting that the United States is committed to ensuring lasting peace in the Middle East, with Syria playing an essential role in that peace. Source: sana.sy 1306 Q !xowAT4Z3VQ ID: e7b971 No.1248119 Apr 30 2018 10:51:06 (EST) Define the terms of the Iran nuclear deal. Does the agreement define & confine cease & desist ‘PRO' to the republic of Iran? What if Iran created a classified ‘satellite' Nuclear facility in Northern Syria? What if the program never ceased? What other bad actors are possibly involved? Did the U.S. know? Where did the cash payments go? How many planes delivered? Did all planes land in same location? Where did the U1 material end up? Is this material traceable? Yes. Define cover. What if U1 material ended up in Syria? What would be the primary purpose? SUM OF ALL FEARS. In the movie, where did the material come from? What country? What would happen if Russia or another foreign state supplied Uranium to Iran/Syria? WAR. What does U1 provide? Define cover. Why did we strike Syria? Why did we really strike Syria? Define cover. Patriots in control. Q British Intelligence Head Says Prepare for War Against Russia  The newly appointed head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, formerly known by her position as “Q”, is literally the granddaughter of factual Ukraine Nazi, Constantine Dobrowolski.  Now, as head of MI6 Metreweli wants war with Russia. In a rather remarkable speech to the British people, Blaise Metreweli proclaimed Europe is in “the space between peace and war,” with a direct military conflict with Russia looming as the biggest threat.  Metreweli declared, “Our world is being actively remade, with profound implications for national and international security.” Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2000898313579561365?s=20 https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2000896186413441184?s=20   have already been filed. The World Bank estimates the total at $524 billion over the next decade – triple Ukraine’s 2024 GDP. Zelensky: “It’s not enough to force Russia into a deal. It’s not enough to make it stop killing. We must make Russia accept that there are rules in the world.” Mechanism: Register of Damage (created 2023): collects claims from individuals, companies, and the Ukrainian state. Claims Commission: reviews, validates, and awards compensation case-by-case. Categories: sexual violence, child deportations, infrastructure destruction, religious sites bombed. Funding plan: Frozen Russian assets held by the EU, supplemented by member contributions. Dutch FM David van Weel: “The goal is to have validated claims that will ultimately be paid by Russia.” Enforcement? Still being worked out. Complication: Trump's team floated amnesty for war crimes as part of a peace deal – makes prosecuting the very individuals being billed impossible. Next steps: Convention takes force after 25 nations ratify it (if funds secured). Russia calls frozen-assets proposal “illegal,” denies war crimes, threatens retaliation. Reality check: This is post-WWII-style reparations applied to an ongoing conflict. The $524B estimate covers through 2024 only – 2025's escalated attacks on utilities, transport, and civilians already make the number outdated. https://twitter.com/AwakenedOutlaw/status/2000626884145754206?s=20   breaking out. Their position is legitimately insane. Sadly, what’s clear is that the European leadership is comprised of war-mongering, bloodthirsty psychopaths. The idiom, “With friends like these, who needs enemies?” comes to mind. Only in this case, it’s not a sarcastic observation. ______ EU Globalists Threaten to Dump $2.34 Trillion in U.S. Debt to Stop Trump's Ukraine Peace Deal JUST IN: Senate Advances $900 BILLION Defense Spending Bill with Military Aid to Ukraine Senate advances $900 billion defense spending bill The US Senate on Monday voted to end the filibuster and advance the National Defense Authorization Act to a final vote.  The bipartisan vote, 76-20, invoked cloture on the bill, bringing it one step closer to final passage, which could still take days. Still, some lawmakers seek to amend the bill further, which would then require House passage before landing on the President's desk. Burchett: Big vote tonight was the NDAA, National Defense Authorization Act, and it was $900.6 billion. There’s money in there for, of course, Ukraine, $800 million total, and some other things, money in there for recognizing an Indian tribe out of North Carolina— has nothing to do with national security— Syria, money, Iraq. But we just got to quit this stuff. Somebody's, America’s got to start paying attention. Trump didn’t even ask for that. You’ve got the war pimps that push for this stuff. And they always will tell you, Oh, it’s, “Burchett, man, they’re gonna spend all that money here buying those missiles.” You know, is that what we’re basing our votes on is they’re going to buy implements to kill other people on? I’m all for getting rid of our enemies, but this is just too much, way too much, and things are just not what they appear. We need to wake up. I voted no. Over 100 Democrats voted to pass this. That ought to tell you right there what this is about. Got some liberal stuff tucked in there, and it’s over 3000 pages. We get it on Sunday, and we’re voting on it today. There’s no way, no way, we will ever know what was in there, and just— anyway, frustrated, we’ll keep fighting. Thank y’all for sending me here. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2000775317577744797?s=20   commands down to 8. Under the plan expected to be presented to Secretary Hegseth this week: U.S. Central Command, European Command, and Africa Command would be downgraded and placed under a new “U.S. International Command.” U.S. Southern Command and Northern Command would merge into “U.S. Americas Command” (Americom), reflecting the administration’s shift toward Western Hemisphere operations. The remaining commands: Indo-Pacific, Cyber, Special Operations, Space, Strategic, and Transportation. A senior defense official on the urgency: “Time ain’t on our side, man. The saying here is, ‘If not us, who, and if not now, when?'” The plan aligns with Trump’s national security strategy declaring that “the days of the United States propping up the entire world order like Atlas are over.” Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel expressed concern: “The world isn’t getting any less complicated. You want commands that have the capability of heading off problems before they become big problems.” Congress has required the Pentagon to submit a detailed blueprint before any changes can take effect. The Monroe Doctrine comes to CENTCOM. https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2000687672936030583?s=20   been done long ago, which is eradicate the cartels that are plaguing the Western hemisphere via drug/human trafficking. The cartels have gone unchecked for decades, while they murder millions of Americans and commit heinous crimes against humanity. Trump confirms that designating the cartels as a foreign terrorist organizations “is a big deal from a legal and military standpoint”. Trump is going to use the full force of the US MIL to shut this entire corrupt network down. The Dems/MSM, and the weaklings on the Right, are going to squeal and moan the entire way, but this must be done. Trump is going to neutralize this threat to the American People and do what past Presidents failed to do. Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2000857179142680769?s=20   been part of it. Her late father served as a colonel in the Somali army under dictator Siad Barre, whose regime carried out mass killings in the 1980s. That makes her backstory more complicated than she lets on. A resurfaced video shows a man resembling Omar's father discussing brutal tactics. There's no proof he committed war crimes, but some say he was close enough to know what was happening. Photos also show Omar's siblings with General Morgan – known as the “Butcher of Hargeisa” – and Omar herself at a 2022 event where Morgan was present. One relative even referred to him as “uncle.” Omar hasn't commented on the new findings, and her silence has led some to question how she can call for accountability abroad without addressing her own family's history. https://twitter.com/JamesRosenTV/status/2000723473182965780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2000723473182965780%7Ctwgr%5Eb493e83212e9c33013500c56069b3622c19b2e21%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2025%2F12%2F16%2Fice-officials-rip-ilhan-omar-over-ridiculous-story-about-her-son-being-racially-profiled-n2197175 https://twitter.com/thestoicplumber/status/2000748048683815183?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000742064959455252?s=20 U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro: D.C. Authorities Were Artificially Deflating Crime Stats With ‘Manipulated' Numbers https://twitter.com/USAttyPirro/status/2000637280789188855?s=20  into MPD's reported deflation of crime statistics. The need for accurate information to fight crime is essential. After a review of almost 6000 reports and the interview of over 50 witnesses, it is evident that a significant number of reports had been misclassified, making crime appear artificially lower than it was. The uncovering of these manipulated crime statistics makes clear that President Trump has reduced crime even more than originally thought, since crimes were actually higher than reported. His crime fighting efforts have delivered even more safety to the people of the District. The conduct here does not rise to the level of a criminal charge. However, it is up to MPD to take steps to internally address these underlying issues. Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2000822708389745055?s=20 There is FEC data analysis that strongly suggests that Mark Kelly, Elissa Slotkin, Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan and Maggie Goodlander have been recipients of illegally laundered campaign funds. Kelly is currently under investigation. They’re all backed by Soros!! President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2000710555674325272?s=20  extremists after transitioning. https://twitter.com/george18kennedy/status/2000781888152129887?s=20   Staff of the Army (senior uniformed leader of the U.S. Army, member of the Joint Chiefs). – Admiral Daryl Caudle – Chief of Naval Operations (senior uniformed leader of the U.S. Navy, member of the Joint Chiefs). – General Eric M. Smith – Commandant of the Marine Corps (senior uniformed leader of the U.S. Marine Corps, member of the Joint Chiefs). – General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, USAF – Chief of Staff of the Air Force (senior uniformed leader of the U.S. Air Force, member of the Joint Chiefs). – General B. Chance Saltzman, USSF – Chief of Space Operations (senior uniformed leader of the U.S. Space Force, member of the Joint Chiefs). https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/2000668738203312188?s=20 TAKE A LISTEN https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2000725299420352640?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000916623243300901?s=20   Something BETTER be done about this. https://twitter.com/RobLutherLawyer/status/2000697951295840722?s=20 https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2000961090612813971?s=20 https://twitter.com/SusieWiles/status/2000943061627548148?s=20   story. I assume, after reading it, that this was done to paint an overwhelmingly chaotic and negative narrative about the President and our team. The truth is the Trump White House has already accomplished more in eleven months than any other President has accomplished in eight years and that is due to the unmatched leadership and vision of President Trump, for whom I have been honored to work for the better part of a decade. None of this will stop our relentless pursuit of Making America Great Again! https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000957946352820238?s=20  codification of the President’s executive orders.” “A very aggressive legislative agenda coming right out of the gates in January. We’re going to continue to work, for example, on health care to continue to bring costs down for the American people, to bring down the cost of living overall.” “He’s up to about 200 of those [orders], probably about 150 of them are codifiable by Congress and we’re working steadily through that list.” “You’re going to see us delivering for the American people while the effects of that giant piece of legislation that we did on July 4th, got signed on July 4th, comes into implementation.” “So much more, much more yet to do and the President and I talk about that almost every day and he’s excited about it and I am.” https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/2000685717497004167?s=20 to procedurally gum up the works behind the scenes. JD Vance Points Out the Consequence of the Senate “Blue Slip” Veto of Judicial Nominees It was passed by Congress on May 13, 1912, and ratified on April 8, 1913 The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution grants Congress the authority to impose and collect income taxes without the need to apportion them among the states or base them on census data. constitution.congress.gov It was passed by Congress on July 2, 1909, and ratified on February 3, 1913. all of this is an outcome of the 17th Amendment, which stopped the state legislatures from having control over their senators.  Under the original constitutional framework, the Senate was designed to represent the interests of the state, as the Senators were appointed by state legislature, not popular votes.  The Sea Island assembly destroyed this cornerstone when they triggered the 17th Amendment. Repeal the 17th Amendment, and just about everything in federal government changes. Machiavelli said, “It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage than a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institution and merely lukewarm defenders in those who gain by the new ones.”  A prescient and oft repeated quote that is pertinent to the situation. When our founders created the system of government for our constitutional republic, they built in layers of protection from federal control over the lives of people in the states.  Over time, those protections have been eroded as the federal bureaucracy has seized power.  One of the biggest changes that led to the creation of the permanent political class was the 17th Amendment. Our founders created a system where Senators were appointed by the state legislatures.  In this original system, the Senate was bound by obligation to look out for the best interests of their specific states.  Under the ‘advise and consent‘ rules of Senate confirmation for executive branch appointments, the intent was to ensure the presidential appointee -who would now carry out regulatory activity- would not undermine the independent position of the states.  .When the 17th Amendment (direct voting for Senators) took the place of state appointments, the perspective of ‘advise and consent' changed.  The Senate was now in the position of ensuring the presidential appointee did not undermine the power of the permanent bureaucracy, which is the root of power for the upper-chamber. Senate committees, Homeland Security, Judiciary, Intelligence, Armed Services, Foreign Relations, etc. now consists of members who carry an imbalanced level of power within government.  The Senate now controls who will be in charge of executive branch agencies like the DOJ, DHS, FBI, CIA, ODNI, DoD, State Dept and NSA, from the position of their own power and control in Washington DC. In essence, the 17th Amendment flipped the intent of the constitution from protecting the individual states to protecting the federal government. Seventeenth Amendment- “The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures. When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.” (link)   The biggest issue following the passage of the 17th Amendment became Senators who were no longer representing the interests of their state.  Instead, they were representing the interests of the power elite groups who were helping them fund the mechanisms of their re-election efforts. A Senator only needs to run for re-election every six years.  The 17th Amendment is the only amendment that changed the structure of the Congress, as it was written by the founders. Over time, the Senate chamber itself began using their advice and consent authority to control the executive and judicial branch.  The origination of a nomination now holds the question: “Can this person pass the Senate confirmation process?” source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/j3669/status/2000683161273897213?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000952036238746070?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000671858417422538?s=20   is going to save the GOP, AGAIN. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam talks with Dr. Byron Ristvet to discuss the complexities of nuclear testing, its historical context, and the current state of nuclear readiness. They delve into the types of nuclear tests, the role of various laboratories, and the controversial history surrounding Rocky Flats. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding nuclear policy and the implications of testing in today's geopolitical landscape.Currently, Dr, Ristvet is a consultant to Sandia National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for studies on nuclear test detection, and through Keystone International and MSTS, a consultant to LANL, DoE IN-1 and NNSA/NFO. He is a Senior Mentor in Sandia's Weapons Intern and Professional Development programs, and low yield nuclear monitoring research. Prior to his semi-retirement in February 2017, Dr. Ristvet was a senior subject matter expert (SME) to DTRA's Research and Development Directorate in the areas of nuclear and conventional weapons effects and testing, hard and deeply-buried-target characterization and defeat, counter-terrorism, cooperative threat reduction, knowledge preservation, nuclear test readiness, and to the Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center. Prior to the underground nuclear testing (UGT) moratorium in 1992, he was the UGT containment scientist for the Defense Nuclear Agency. Based on his experience, he is an advisor to the U.S. intelligence community on foreign nuclear programs. Dr. Ristvet had a key role in DoD's Cooperative Threat Reduction efforts with the Russian Federation nuclear laboratories and the Kazakhstan National Nuclear Center. He is currently an Octant Associates consultant for DTRA nuclear proliferation prevention activities at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Nuclear Testing and Its Importance01:20 Understanding Nuclear Testing: Types and History05:38 Current State of Nuclear Testing and Readiness09:05 The Role of Laboratories in Nuclear Weapons Development13:34 Debunking Myths: The Rocky Flats Controversy18:27 Types of Nuclear Testing Conducted19:54 Key Takeaways and Future ConsiderationsSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Vidējais paredzamais mūža ilgums Latvijā ir viens no zemākajiem Eiropas Savienībā, tā liecina OECD dati. Arī veselīga mūža ilgums starp dalībvalstīm ir zemākais. Mēs varam vainot veselības aprūpes pieejamību, kur ir daudz darāmā. Tomēr daudz kas ir arī pašu rokās, piemēram, fiziskā aktivitāte. Labdarības maratonā "Dod pieci!" šogad aicina ziedo bērniem un jauniešiem, kuriem, lai kustētos, nepieciešama regulāra rehabilitacija. Savukārt pārējiem tas ir atgādinājums par kustības nozīmi dzīvē. Krustpunktā diskusijas temats šodien ir tautas sports. Kas nepieciešams, lai sekmētu ikdienas fiziskās aktivitātes un ciktāl valsts līmenī tiek stiprināts tautas sports?  Diskutē Veselības ministrijas Sabiedrības veselības departamenta direktore Jana Feldmane, Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas Sporta departamenta direktors Aleksandrs Samoilovs, Rīgas maratona organizators un "Nords Event Communications" valdes priekšsēdētājs Aigars Nords, "Igo Japiņa sporta aģentūras" īpašnieks un direktors, dažādu velomaratonu rīkotājs Igo Japiņš, sporta žurnālists, "R.R. fonda" valdes priekšsēdētājs un treneris Raimonds Rudzāts.

SCUD (Former B-52 Pilot, T-38IP, and T-1 IP, Current Airline pilot) joins us. We're breaking down this week's biggest aviation stories with no filters. Bring your questions and challenge actual fighter pilots live. We're unscripted, unedited, and 100% ain't the news....sorta of speak...Check out Scud and the High Alpha Hooligans! https://www.youtube.com/@HighAlphaHooligansGo 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 - Rabu, 17 Desember 2025Renungan: "Tidak tahukah kamu, bahwa tubuhmu adalah anggota Kristus? Akan kuambilkah anggota Kristus untuk menyerahkannya kepada percabulan? Sekali-kali tidak!" (1 Korintus 6:15) Renungan: Pernahkah kita tinggal di dalam satu rumah selama bertahun-tahun lamanya, di mana di dalam rumah itu terjadi banyak kenangan manis bersama keluarga? Di mana di dalam rumah itu pernah hidup salah satu anggota keluarga kita yang begitu kita cintai, namun kini telah tiada? Bagaimanakah perasaan kita ketika kita harus meninggalkan rumah itu dan pindah ke daerah lain? Apa yang akan kita rasakan ketika harus melupakan untuk selamanya semua memori akan rumah tersebut? Namun itu semua akan menjadi semakin berat ketika kita harus meninggalkannya karena suatu paksaan. Misalnya ketika batas waktu kontrak sudah habis dan kita tidak mampu untuk memperpanjang. Atau ketika kita kehilangan rumah akibat banjir besar, kebakaran, dan bencana lainnya. Kita tidak menginginkan hal itu terjadi, kita tetap sangat ingin tinggal di dalam rumah tersebut, namun kita terpaksa merelakan kehilangan semua yang manis itu. Dan lagi jika rumah yang dulu kita tempati kini dipakai menjadi sarang kejahatan, seperti diubah menjadi tempat perjudian oleh pemilik yang baru, atau menjadi tempat yang diisi oleh hal-hal yang tidak baik lainnya. Bukankah akan terasa sangat menyakitkan? Hal yang sama juga bisa dirasakan oleh Roh Kudus. Dikatakan di dalam 1 Kor 6:19, "Atau tidak tahukah kamu, bahwa tubuhmu adalah bait Roh Kudus yang diam di dalam kamu, Roh Kudus yang kamu peroleh dari Allah, dan bahwa kamu bukan milik kamu sendiri?" Firman Tuhan berkata bahwa tubuh kita adalah bait Roh Kudus sendiri, yang artinya tubuh kita merupakan tempat kediaman Roh Kudus. Dalam bahasa lainnya, tubuh kita adalah rumah-Nya Roh Kudus. Bayangkan betapa kita mendukakan hati Roh Kudus ketika kita "mengusirNya" dari rumahNya sendiri. Dengan cara apa? Dengan mengisinya melalui segala tindakan jahat dan keji di hadapan Tuhan! Percabulan menjadi contoh dari hal ini. Ketika kita mengotori diri kita dengan percabulan. secara otomatis kita telah mengusir Roh Kudus dari dalam tubuh kita. Paulus mengatakan bahwa kita telah dibeli oleh darah Kristus, dan karenanya kita telah lunas dibayar! Jadi perintah Tuhan selanjutnya adalah agar kita bisa memuliakan-Nya dengan tubuh kita, membuat-Nya tetap nyaman tinggal di dalam kita, dan bukan mengusir Nya keluar dengan hal-hal yang tidak berkenan di hadapan-Nya! Jadilah pekerja Tuhan yang melayani Tuhan dan memuliakan Dia lewat pekerjaan tubuh kita, sehingga Roh Kudus tidak perlu didukakan hati-Nya oleh tindakan kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Ya Allah Roh Kudus, berdiamlah selalu di dalam hatiku, teruslah bernaung dan menjadi Juru Mudi dalam hidupku. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 16 Desember 2025Bacaan: Katanya: "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: Suatu ketika ada seseorang yang kehilangan orang yang sangat dikasihinya, yaitu ayah angkatnya. Bagian yang paling membuat kejadian ini begitu menyakitkan adalah ketika ayah angkatnya meninggal ia sedang berada di Israel. Ketika ia kembali dari Israel, ayah angkatnya sudah dimakamkan, dan yang bisa ia lihat hanyalah tanah pemakamannya. Waktu itu ia berpikir bahwa Tuhan kejam sekali. Ia berdoa di beberapa gereja yang dikunjunginya di Israel untuk kesembuhan beliau dari sakit kanker hidungnya, namun Tuhan malah mengambil nyawanya. Awalnya ia marah, kecewa, sedih, dan sakit hati, namun ia mendengarkan beberapa nasihat keluarga dan sahabat. Mereka semua berkata bahwa Tuhan mengambilnya di saat yang paling tepat, yaitu ketika ia tidak ada. Mungkin Tuhan tidak ingin ia terlalu bersedih melihat kematiannya. Di sisi lain, Tuhan juga sudah mengakhiri penderitaan yang beliau alami karena kankernya. Ketika peristiwa ini terjadi, beberapa sahabat mengingatkannya akan kisah Ayub. Memang tidak akan pernah ada bencana terbesar yang terjadi di dalam sebuah keluarga dari pada bencana yang Ayub alami. Kehilangan harta kekayaan, mengalami penyakit kulit yang menjijikkan, dan kematian dari kesepuluh anak-anaknya dalam sekejap saja. Namun apa yang menjadi reaksi Ayub ketika hal ini terjadi sungguh mengejutkan. Ayub mengoyakkan jubahnya, mencukur rambut kepalanya, bersujud sambil menyembah dan dengan lantang berseru, "TUHAN yang memberi, TUHAN yang mengambil, terpujilah nama TUHAN!" Bukankah ini merupakan suatu hal yang sangat luar biasa? Dalam keadaan hati yang sangat sesak dan duka yang mendalam, Ayub masih menyadari bahwa segala sesuatunya adalah milik Tuhan. Termasuk dirinya sendiri, kekayaan, maupun anak-anaknya. Dari pelajaran akan kisah Ayub ini ia akhirnya mulai mencoba mengerti bahwa memang Tuhan tahu yang terbaik bagi anak-anak-Nya. Setiap nyawa manusia ada di tangan-Nya, dan Dialah yang empunya segalanya. Karena itu, ia belajar untuk mengucap syukur dan percaya bahwa saat ini ayah angkatnya sudah mengalami kebahagiaan bersama dengan Tuhan. Rasa kehilangan dan kesepian memang ia alami, tetapi pengalaman intim bersama Tuhan dapat memulihkan kondisi hatinya seperti semula. Penuh sukacita dalam kuasa Tuhan! Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, hiburkanlah setiap hati yang saat ini sedang mengalami kedukaan. Berikan kekuatan bagi mereka untuk tetap melanjutkan kehidupan ini tanpa kesedihan yang berlarut-larut. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 15 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Hai istri, tunduklah kepada suamimu seperti kepada Tuhan. Hai suami, kasihilah istrimu sebagaimana Kristus telah mengasihi jemaat dan telah menyerahkan diri-Nya baginya." (Efesus 5:22, 25)Renungan: Ada sebuah kisah nyata yang terjadi di India. Seorang pria terjangkit penyakit polio saat kecil, sehingga ia tidak bisa berjalan. Sepanjang masa hidupnya, ia hanya duduk di atas kursi roda. Namun ia tidak pernah merasa berbeda dari orang-orang yang lain. la selalu mempertahankan sikap hidup yang positif karena arahan dari ibunya. Dia bahkan mendapat pekerjaan di sebuah bank dengan posisi yang bagus. Suatu ketika saudara laki-lakinya mendaftarkannya di kolom mencari jodoh untuk penyandang disabilitas: Seorang pria berusia 37 tahun dengan pekerjaan di sebuah bank mencari pasangan hidup. Kasta tidak menjadi masalah. Merespons iklannya, datanglah seorang wanita bersama keluarganya. Pada pertemuan pertama mereka, wanita itu menyatakan bahwa dia ingin menikah dengan pria itu. Tangan wanita itu cacat dan dia selalu menutupinya dengan selendang atau 'dupatta'. Dia tidak pernah membiarkan tangannya terlihat di foto mana pun. Mereka pindah ke rumah mereka sendiri setelah mereka memiliki seorang anak. Pria itu berkata, "Jika kami harus berlari di belakang putri kami atau saya perlu meraih sesuatu di rak, dia adalah penyelamat saya dan jika dia membutuhkan bantuan dengan surat-suratnya, tugas bank atau memotong sayuran, saya yang akan ambil alih. Perlahan-lahan, kami bersama-sama membangun hidup kami yang sederhana dan indah." Suatu ketika mereka melakukan perjalanan ke luar negeri yang pertama kali, yaitu ke Swiss. "Istriku sangat ketakutan saat pesawat lepas landas dan mendarat sehingga dia mencengkeram lenganku erat-erat sepanjang waktu. Saya menikmati saat-saat ini setiap menitnya! Jadi kunci dasar dari sebuah pernikahan yang berbahagia adalah: kepercayaan, cinta, dan rasa hormat. Dan kami sudah menjalaninya selama 29 tahun dengan menjadi bagian yang saling melengkapi satu terhadap yang lain. Jadi kalian harus mempercayai kata-kata saya ini!" Kunci rumah tangga yang berbahagia menurut pasangan ini adalah: kepercayaan, cinta dan rasa hormat! Percaya kepada pasangan kita, bahwa dia mengasihi kita dengan tulus dan tidak hanya berlaku manis di depan kita saja. Sang istri percaya bahwa suaminya adalah tempat perlindungan yang aman. Sang suami siap berkorban demi istri dan anak-anaknya. Kasihilah pasangan kita bagaikan kita mengasihi diri kita sendiri dan hormatilah pasangan kita dengan tidak merendahkan kekurangannya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, berkatilah keluargaku. Hadirlah di tengah-tengah keluargaku sehingga kami saling mengasihi satu dengan yang lain. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Minggu, 14 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Seorang sahabat menaruh kasih setiap waktu, dan menjadi seorang saudara dalam kesukaran." (Amsal 17:17) Renungan: Semua orang bisa memiliki teman, tetapi tidak semua orang bisa memiliki sahabat sejati. Hubungan persahabatan adalah hubungan yang paling indah di antara hubungan antar manusia yang ada, di luar hubungan keluarga, terutama hubungan suami-istri. Hubungan ini menjadi indah, sebab bukan darah yang mempersatukan, yang membuatnya dekat dan mengerti satu sama lain, melainkan Tuhanlah yang meleburkannya menjadi satu. Sahabat adalah kado istimewa dari Tuhan bagi kita. Inilah yang membuat sahabat menjadi seorang yang sangat berharga dan berarti. Beberapa waktu lalu, sekelompok wanita merelakan rambut mereka untuk dicukur sampai habis. Tindakan tersebut bukan untuk mencari sensasi, tetapi guna memberikan dukungan kepada salah seorang sahabat mereka yang menderita kanker payudara. Saat salah seorang di antara mereka mengusulkan ide untuk mencukur rambut, tidak ada seorang pun yang menolak. Justru mereka senang bisa melakukan sesuatu yang dapat membuat sahabat mereka bahagia, sekalipun harus kehilangan "mahkota" yang membanggakan itu. Hal ini hanya dapat dilakukan oleh sahabat sejati. Sahabat sejati tidak akan memikirkan untung dan rugi ketika melakukan sesuatu untuk sahabatnya. Persahabatan sejati adalah persahabatan yang tulus tanpa imbalan. Take and give terjadi secara natural di dalamnya. Memperoleh sahabat seperti ini, bagai mencari sebuah jarum di dalam tumpukan jerami. Berhubung saat ini banyak orang telah disibukkan dengan segudang aktivitas, mungkin hanya akan ada segelintir orang yang beruntung memiliki sahabat sejati, yaitu orang yang selalu ada setiap saat, baik suka maupun duka; yang mengerti tanpa harus lebih dahulu diungkapkan; yang rela memberi tanpa menimbang untung dan rugi. Baik tua ataupun muda, kita semua membutuhkan seorang sahabat selain keluarga, sebagai tempat yang tepat untuknya bernaung, melepaskan kasih sayang, serta meluapkan kesedihan dan amarahnya. Namun, sayangnya tidak semua orang bersedia menjadikan dirinya sahabat sejati bagi orang lain. Orang-orang yang demikian, adalah orang-orang yang belum teruji kesetiaan dan pengorbanannya. Keakuan pun masih menjadi bagian dari dirinya. Sampai kapan pun, kita tidak akan pernah dapat memiliki sahabat sejati, jika kita tidak terlebih dahulu menjadi seorang sahabat bagi orang lain. Memang tidaklah mudah membangun hubungan persahabatan. Selain dibutuhkan proses yang panjang, pengorbanan yang besar pun dibutuhkan untuk menjadikan hubungan tersebut utuh dan semakin murni. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ampunilah aku karena selama ini telah bersikap egois kepada sahabatku. Ubahlah aku menjadi sahabat yang baik dan sejati bagi sahabatku. Amin. (Dod).

Piektdienās atskatāmies uz svarīgākajiem nedēļas notikumiem. Ir gājis raibi un tēmas, par ko runāt, ir dažādas. Valsts prezidents atdeva Saeimai pārskatīšanai izmaiņas Autoceļu nodevu likumā, par kurām sāka vairāk runāt jau pēc budžeta pieņemšanas. Sabiedrisko mediju temats nepazūd no uzmnanības loka Latvijā –būs nākamais mēģinājums apstiprināt trešo sabiedrisko mediju uzraugu padomes locekli. Bet Lietuvas galvaspilsētā mītiņā sava sabiedriskā medija aizstāvībai sanāca 10 tūkstoši protestētāju. Tikmēr tas, kas notiek okeāna viņā pusē arvien dara bažīgus. Runa ir ne tikai par miera plānu Ukrainai, bet arī ASV drošības stratēģiju. Gaišā nots šīs nedēļas notikumu virknē – sākas labdarības maratons "Dod pieci!". Krustpunktā aktualitātes vērtē Latvijas Universitātes Ekonomikas un sociālo zinātņu fakultātes pasniedzējs, pētnieks Mārtiņš Pričins, aģentūras LETA žurnāliste Anastasija Tetarenko-Supe un portāla "LASI.lv" galvenais redaktors Jānis Žilde.  

If sales are lagging, it's usually not your product, it's your focus.Selling to multiple federal agencies spreads you too thin, confuses buyers, and kills your pipeline.The fastest way to grow as a small business is to pick one agency and dominate it.Let me show you how to pick that agency.In this training, you'll learn:• Understand why selling to multiple agencies is killing your federal sales efforts• Learn where to start (e.g., VA, DoD, DHS, HHS, or a sub-agency) based on your core competency and past experience• See how to validate your choice using real data (buyers, vendors, opportunities, and competition)___________________________________

In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, we welcome Laura Lindsey, Development Director for Heroes on the Water, an incredible nonprofit helping veterans, first responders, and their families find healing through kayak fishing and outdoor wellness programs. Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water provides free, community-driven, recreational wellness experiences proven to reduce stress, improve cognitive balance, and rebuild emotional resilience. Through volunteer-led chapters and therapeutic partnerships with the VA and DoD, this mission is changing lives nationwide. Laura brings her expertise in impact storytelling, philanthropy, and community engagement, helping supporters understand how purpose, connection, and belonging fuel true healing. Her message bridges the civilian–military gap and inspires every viewer to invest in our heroes' wellbeing. Join us as we dive into the science behind nature therapy, why kayak fishing works, the unseen struggles of veterans and first responders, and how YOU can help create meaningful change.

The Age of Disclosure is a UFO documentary that has been hyped as a form of soft disclosure. It covers the modern UFO phenomenon, tracking Lue Elizondo and Jay Stratton as they launch a government UAP program, discover the secret legacy crash retrieval program, and work together to put inform Congress, all to change the culture of the DoD to take UFO concerns seriously.You can find show notes and references at our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeryExcitingTime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or support us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/VeryExcitingTime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00:00 Introduction00:02:18 The Hype00:10:36 The Film00:38:10 New Claims01:22:15 Marco Rubio

We discuss the attacks on alleged drug boats, and read from the DoD's “Law of War” where it specifically says military personnel “must refuse to comply with clearly illegal orders” and “orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal,” we cover important topics like was the cover song better than the original, and finally devolve into drivel like the meaning of life.

Nicolle Wallace covers a bipartisan effort to receive more answers on the deadly double-tap boat strike in the Caribbean. After Congress was briefed on the military operation, Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) said, “what I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service.”Later, Nicolle covers the Pentagon Inspector General's conclusion that Pete Hegseth did not follow proper Department of Defense protocol, which does not allow using personal devices for official DoD business. This conclusion is in response to Hegseth and other prominent Trump administration officials discussing classified war plans on a messaging app called Signal. The scandal has since been dubbed ‘Signalgate.'For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They apparently arrested a suspect in the Jan 6 pipe bomb investigation. The results of the TN-7 special election are great news for Democrats – but don't get happy. ADP's November jobs numbers are very bad. 2025 had the highest number of layoffs since the 2020 pandemic. Trump voters worried about affordability. Pete Hegseth approved a contingency plan for killing survivors in the Caribbean. DOD inspector general reported Hegseth risked endangering troops by using the Signal app. The Donald Trump Institute for Peace??? Tiny Trump's short circuit talking about Tim Walz. What the eff is going on in that photo from Epstein's estate? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Bob Malone, Dave Molter, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Unlock the secrets of military medicine and simulation technology with insights from two leading experts, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Jason Robbins and Lou Oberndorf, CEO of Operative Experience Incorporated. Discover how these trailblazers have navigated the evolution of medical simulation, turning traditional training on its head and preparing medics for the chaotic and high-pressure environments they may face. Their stories reveal the critical role that high-fidelity simulators play in equipping healthcare professionals with the skills needed to manage physiological disparities, chaos control, and patient responsibility.     In a riveting conversation about the advancement of simulation technology, Jason and Lou explore the transition from traditional mentorship to cutting-edge, AI-driven simulators. By weaving personal experiences with industry shifts, they illuminate how medical education has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past 30 years. Their discourse reveals the monumental challenges and triumphs of integrating simulation technologies into both military and civilian healthcare settings, with a focus on the unique demands of combat medicine and on how AI is poised to further revolutionize this field.     Jason and Lou discuss the pressing need for anatomically accurate simulators, particularly for female soldiers. They provide an eye-opening look at how these innovations are dismantling social and psychological barriers and are vital for training efficacy. They candidly discuss the psychological toll of combat on healthcare providers and the irreplaceable value of real-life experience, underscoring that while simulation is a bridge for skill development, it cannot fully substitute the lessons learned from treating real patients. Join us in this compelling episode to understand how simulation is not just a tool but a pivotal element in preparing medics for the unforgiving realities of the battlefield.   Chapters: (00:04) Evolution of Military Medicine Simulation (09:55) Advancing Medical Simulation in Healthcare (17:31) Simulation Training in Special Operations (23:17) Medical Simulation Advancements for Training (36:17) Military Simulation Technology and AI (49:20) Preparing Military Medics with Simulation   Chapter Summaries: (00:04) Evolution of Military Medicine Simulation   Military medics discuss simulation technology, physiological disparities, and leadership lessons in chaotic environments.   (09:55) Advancing Medical Simulation in Healthcare   Commercialization of medical simulation technology, its integration into military medicine, and its impact on patient care.   (17:31) Simulation Training in Special Operations   Simulation, training standards, and cultural barriers are addressed in AFSOC's journey to improve special operations medical training.   (23:17) Medical Simulation Advancements for Training   Female simulators provide safe and effective training for military medics, addressing gender disparities and ensuring consistency.   (36:17) Military Simulation Technology and AI   AI has the potential to enhance medical simulation, with challenges in technology development and differences between military and civilian healthcare settings.   (49:20) Preparing Military Medics With Simulation   Medical simulators prepare healthcare professionals for combat trauma, but cannot replace real-life experience.   Take Home Messages: The Role of Medical Simulation in Military Medicine: The episode highlights the transformative impact of medical simulation technology on military medicine, emphasizing its role in preparing medics for high-stress and austere environments. It underscores how advancements in simulation, particularly with the integration of artificial intelligence, have enhanced the realism and effectiveness of medical training. Evolution from Defense to Healthcare: The conversation traces the journey of medical simulation technology from its origins in defense innovation during the early '90s to its widespread adoption in both military and civilian healthcare settings. This transition has replaced traditional mentorship models with high-fidelity simulators, revolutionizing medical education and training. Advancements in Anatomically Accurate Simulators: A significant development discussed is the creation of anatomically accurate female simulators, which address social and psychological barriers in medical training. These innovations ensure that medics are better prepared for real-world scenarios, particularly in treating female soldiers, thereby improving training efficacy. Continuous Training and Readiness: The importance of continuous training to maintain readiness is emphasized, especially in the context of military medicine where skill erosion can occur between conflicts. Simulation technology provides a safe environment for medics to practice and refine their skills, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges. Ethical Considerations in Simulation Technology: The episode also touches on the ethical and moral considerations in developing realistic simulation technologies. While simulators are essential for skill development, they cannot fully replicate the emotional and psychological challenges of real-life trauma, highlighting the need for a balanced approach in training methodologies.   Episode Keywords: military medics, trauma training, high-fidelity simulators, Operative Experience Incorporated, Jason Robbins, Lou Orberndorf, anatomical simulators, female simulators, training technology, medical education, combat medicine, civilian healthcare, simulation technology, patient care, chaos management, medical training, military healthcare, podcast episode   Hashtags: #wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #MilMed #MedEd #MilitaryMedicine #MedicalSimulation #CombatCare #HealthcareInnovation #AIMedicalTraining #CivilianHealthcare #MilitaryMedics #TraumaTraining #MedicalTechnology #SimulationAdvancements **This episode was supported by an educational grant provided by Operative Experience Inc.** 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

On this episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, Eric sits down with Mario Antwine, Yale and Howard grad, M&A strategist, and new owner of Pearl Interactive Network, to break down how a finance guy bought an eight-figure federal contractor and is now scaling it like a private equity platform. Mario shares why he targeted GovCon specifically, how he acquired Pearl sight unseen, and the operational upgrades he's made to modernize a 20-year-old business process outsourcing company serving HHS, DOD, VA, and DHS. You'll hear how he thinks about systems, advisors, and culture, why he's aggressively hunting small-business teaming partners, and why the future of GovCon belongs to companies that pair mission-driven work with tech-enabled innovation.  Key Takeaways: Buy, don't just build: Mario used acquisition—backed by strong advisors and a clear thesis—to enter GovCon and rapidly step into large, long-term federal contracts instead of starting from scratch. Teaming as a growth engine: Pearl is actively looking for small-business partners in digital transformation, cloud/ServiceNow, behavioral health, automation, and IT help desk across HHS, Defense Health, VA, and DHS. Platforms > one-off contracts: The winners in the next phase of GovCon will be those who build repeatable systems, tech-enabled delivery models, and mission-focused platforms that agencies and primes can't imagine operating without. Learn more: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://govcongiants.org/  Encore Funding: https://www.encore-funding.com/  Tony's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gray-mba-bdp/ Website: https://www.gbdassociation.org/

On this episode of “The Liz Wheeler Show,” Liz is joined by Jason Buttrill, former DOD intelligence analyst, to discuss the rising tension between the U.S. and Venezuela. Jason explains why President Trump destroyed several cartel boats and what may happen in the future. SPONSORS: ALL FAMILY PHARMACY: If you value preparation, clarity, and the freedom to make informed choices, visit http://www.AllFamilyPharmacy.com/LIZ before December second and secure your Black Friday BOGO deal. KINDRED HARVEST: Stop trusting China with your family's health. Choose American quality. Choose Kindred Harvest. Cultivating Goodness Daily. Go to http://www.KindredHarvest.co and use code LIZ for 20% off. -- Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://lizwheeler.com/email Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizwheeler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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.

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.