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//The Wire//2300Z June 16, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: STRATEGIC MILITARY MOVEMENT INCREASES AMID EXPANSION OF THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST. DOMESTIC INCIDENTS CONTINUE AT PROTESTS AND LARGE PUBLIC EVENTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Over the weekend, many successful ballistic missile strikes on Israel were reported, with military installations in Tel Aviv and POL refineries in Haifa being targeted by Iranian forces. In response, Israeli forces have continued strikes on various Iranian targets in Tehran and throughout the nation. Both Israel and Iran have issued warnings to each others' populations, warning of continued attacks on both Tehran and Tel Aviv.-HomeFront-Utah: A potential mass shooter was reported at the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City Saturday afternoon. One of the internal security personnel at the event spotted an individual open-carrying a rifle and maneuvering toward the protest event. The individual opened fire on the man with the rifle, wounding him, but killing a bystander in the process. The individual carrying the rifle has been identified as Arturo Roberto Gamboa, who was arrested at the scene.Also in Utah, a mass shooting was reported at the "Westfest" carnival in West Valley. 3x people were killed in the engagement, and 2x others were wounded.AC: This shooting appears to be the result of a verbal altercation and/or gang activity, and not a deliberate attack. Most of the individuals involved in the shooting were unidentified minors, and most of the casualties were bystanders.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In the Middle East, indications and warnings have emerged regarding the potential involvement of the United States in the war. The USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) CSG has begun maneuvering to the region, and was spotted transiting the Singapore Strait this morning. The NIMITZ is expected to supplement the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) CSG, bringing the count of aircraft carriers in theater to two.Overnight, approximately 32x US Air Force KC-135 and KC-46 refueling aircraft were observed departing their bases in the United States, heading east. Most of these refuelers landed in Spain, with a few being scattered at other bases throughout the EUCOM theater. So far, there's been no acknowledgement by the Pentagon as to the reason why these aircraft have been forward deployed. No journalist and/or influencer in the Pentagon or White House press pool has figured out this development either, so no one with access to directly ask the question even knows about this movement yet. Answers may arrive in a few days after the mainstream media figures out what happened, as this is a major indication and warning of impending strategic needs for refueling aircraft. Many have theorized that these aircraft are scheduled to take part in a NATO exercise in Finland, however, this does not appear to be likely. Some may indeed be positioned for taking part in drills, but right now the total number of assets deployed is vastly more than should be expected for an exercise.Regarding the shooting in Salt Lake City, situations of unrest often result in a change of dynamic when it comes to small arms engagements. In a large crowd of people, there's no telling what might happen, but more importantly if something *does* happen there are very few ways of mitigating the effects. In this case, the media is spinning this as a "peaceful protester" being accidentally shot by another "peaceful protester", when in reality the situation has a bit more nuance than that. The protesters acting as security for the event saw an individual in black bloc clothing approaching the event with a slung rifle, and decided to engage. Whether Gamboa was actually intending to conduct a mass shooting will be argued in court, however these protests remain very high-risk events to attend, in one way or ano

Send us a textThe Ones Ready crew is back with your daily drop, and today's episode is hotter than the LRSO's payload. Jared breaks down the latest in defense news with a healthy dose of sarcasm, fury, and common sense—none of which were found in the FY26 budget. From the Navy's sixth-gen fighter dreams to Putin's never-ending land grab, the episode covers it all. We're talking U.S. evacuation plans in Bahrain, AFRICOM vs EUCOM turf wars, drone warfare budget gymnastics, and why building a micro nuke in Alaska is finally something to get excited about. Oh, and apparently we're ready to go to war over Greenland…?If you like watching bureaucratic chaos unfold in real-time while Jared dunks on generals and defends SpaceX like it's a religion, this one's for you.

For review:1. Wall Street Journal Report: Iran Ordered Solid-Fuel Material From China for Missile Production. The Journal report, which cited people familiar with the transaction, said Tehran had ordered enough ammonium perchlorate to potentially manufacture up to 800 missiles. 2. Israel has been arming the Abu Shabab Clan in the Gaza Strip as part of an effort to strengthen opposition to Hamas in the enclave, defense sources confirmed on Thursday.3. The Israeli Navy is expected to block a high-profile activist mission sailing to Gaza to challenge Israel's blockade. Israeli defense officials told The Times of Israel that they are monitoring the boat's route (the Madleen). At its current pace, the Madleen would likely reach the Strip sometime over the weekend.4. Russia Launches Large Drone & Missile Strike Across Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia had used more than 400 drones and 40 missiles in the overnight attack, making it among the war's largest. 5. Ukrainian President Zelensky intends to hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said on June 6.  The summit is scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta.6. Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania are accelerating efforts to acquire new submarines (Poland) and Attack vessels (Latvia & Lithuania) that will broaden their capabilities suitable for the Baltic Sea's shallow waters.7. Poland's Armament Agency announced today it has halted a procurement process covering the acquisition of 32 S-70 Black Hawk utility helicopters as it looks to reassess equipment priorities in light of Ukraine war developments.8. The Philippines' defense department sealed the order for 12 FA-50 light combat aircraft in a $700 million package with Korea Aerospace Industries.9. President Trump Nominates New SACEUR / EUCOM Commander. LTG Alexus Grynkewich (USAF) is currently the Director of Operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.10. Secretary of the Air Force (Troy Meink) estimates it will cost less than $400 million to modify a luxury aircraft gifted from the Qatari government into President Donald Trump's flying command center. 

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Austin Branch, Dave Pitts, and Joe Miller discuss cognitive warfare, the gray zone, and intensifying great power competition. The ultimate goal is to compete by gaining and maintaining information advantage without kinetic fighting. Recording Date: 28 Apr  2025 Research Question: Has Russian cognitive warfare, including the use of reflexive control, red lines and nuclear threats, influenced US policy decisions regarding weapon deliveries and restrictions to Ukraine? Similarly, has Chinese cognitive warfare impacted US policy and strategic outcomes concerning Taiwan and the Philippines? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #24 John Davis on Modern Warfare, Teamwork, and Commercial Cognitive Security #62 Jonathan Rauch on the Constitution of Knowledge #222 JD Maddox on Emerging IO Opportunities Unrestricted Warfare by Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui The Cypher Brief Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field Save the Cat Story Structure: Definition and Beat Sheet by Blake Snyder Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Austin Branch founded Crescent Bridge to help serve the Information technical and cognitive needs of the Federal Government. Additionally, Austin joined ARLIS to help support the evolution of the Defense and U.S. Government Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) enterprise. Previously, Austin served as OIE Technology & Strategy at Secretary of the Air Force Directorate for Concepts, Development and Management (Exec IPA) after several years in the private sector at COLSA Corporation as the Executive Director for Information Strategies and Programs (2015-2021) after serving 30 years in Federal service as an Army Officer and Senior Civilian. He was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1986 from The Citadel, Charleston S.C. and went on to serve in multiple Command and Staff positions in conflict and in peace becoming the Army's first Information Operations Officer. Austin pioneered military operations in the information environment in key leadership positions in the Army, Joint Special Operations Command, Joint Staff, EUCOM, and deployed Joint and multinational Task Force Organizations across the globe. Upon retirement from the Army, Austin joined the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence as the Deputy Director and Chief of Operations for the Defense Policy Analysis Office with oversight of National special plans and technical operations. In 2008 was selected as a Defense Intelligence Senior Leader as Senior Advisor for Defense Information Operations focused on oversight, policy and support for Service and Joint Information Operations, and associated Special Access programs. In 2010, Austin was selected by the Secretary of Defense to lead the Information Operations and Military Information Support Defense Enterprise as the first Senior Director for this mission area in the Office of Policy and Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict. In this capacity, Austin was DOD's senior representative for IO, MISO, EW and special program oversight, policy and assessments. In 2013, Austin was selected by the Director for the National Counter-Terrorism Center and the DNI to establish and lead a new organization to address Domestic Counter Terrorism, Counter Violent Extremism, and Counter Terrorism Cyber Strategy and Policy in support of the National Security Council. In this capacity, he also served as the National Co-lead for countering ISIS propaganda and influence and associated IPC lead strategist for National Security Council. Austin is also one of the founder's of a Non-profit, Information Professionals Association (IPA). IPA is a professional organization established to serve the interests of the broader Information community worldwide and for issues related to Cognitive Security. Austin also served on the Defense Science Board summer 2019 study focused on great power competition in the Information Environment and was recently was selected to join the University of Maryland Advanced Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) to help lead development of their Cognitive Security & Information Portfolio. He also serves on various Advisory Board(s) and professional associations. Austin and his wife, Carol live in Bluffton SC and have three children. They have two serving in active duty in the Army and one in Medical School at Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY. Dave Pitts is a senior national security professional, former CIA executive, and veteran with over four decades of experience in challenging and critical missions, ranging from intelligence operations, counterterrorism and special operations to great power competition. Dave served as the Assistant Director of CIA for South and Central Asia, Chief of National Resources Division, senior leadership positions in the Counterterrorism Center—including in the strategic communications space—and led CIA's two largest Field Stations. Dave has a proven track record of leading large and diverse teams, building lasting partnerships, integrating innovative technologies, and delivering results in high-stakes and high-pressure situations. Dave is a thought leader, Cipher Brief Expert and a frequent writer and commentator on terrorism, great power competition, the gray zone, cognitive warfare and emerging global issues. Dave is a co-founder of The Cipher Briefs Gray Zone Group. Joe Miller, Senior Executive Service, is currently the Deputy Commander for Support at the US Army Special Operations Command, headquartered at Ft Bragg, N.C. Prior to his assignment to Ft Bragg, Joe was the J7 Director of Joint Training and Innovation at US NORAD/NORTHCOM at Peterson, AFB, Co and first SES assignment was the J5 Director, Policy, Strategy, Plans and Futures at US Special Operations Command at Mac Dill AFB, Fl. Joe is a retired US Army Colonel.  He has led and Commanded platoons, troops, detachments, a Battalion task force and a Brigade. He has served and operated in western Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, SW Asia and throughout the Americas. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Honors, US Army Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies (Master of Military Arts and Sciences), an Army War College Fellowship. He earned a Master's Degree in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology.  He is a life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Joe is married with one son. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Send us a textIt's April 4th, and Peaches is bringing you the news that makes commanders panic and E-4s roll their eyes.Today's drop hits everything from AFRICOM possibly getting stuffed back under EUCOM (because geography isn't real), to a $2 billion gunship that looks like it flew straight out of Planes (2013).Meanwhile, the Air Force is grounding pregnant aircrew, the Space Force is begging for a bigger allowance, and a fired general's name is blasted across the DoD like a bad Yelp review. Add in NATO drama, orbital warfare threats, and a bunch of space startups flexing on legacy contractors—and you've got yourself a fully loaded episode of “what the hell are we doing?”

Today, we welcome Rocco Santurri, who wrote "Spoils of the Status Quo," an article that describes the current stalemate in Korea as the best option for the international community.   Spoils of the status quo: https://divergentoptions.org/category/writers/rocco-p-santurri-iii/ Other points in the discussion 1-Beginning with the historical and current foundations of KJU's legitimacy as Supreme Leader, how those could be degraded, and which internal groups could exploit that degradation. Given KJU needs the US “threat” to substantiate his narrative to his domestic audience, how de-escalating tensions through de-escalatory IO works against the KJU regime. 2-Expanding bilateral and trilateral relationships, and/or new relationships with NATO countries or the bloc itself to offset increased Russian influence in the region (more of a Eurasian Theatre-outlook, versus EUCOM and PACOM). 3-The rapidly expanding relationship between RUS/DPRK also presents an opening for the US; DPRK is still heavily dependent on China, especially economically, far more than any other country.  China might be receptive to assisting US efforts to remind RUS/DRPK of their standing as lesser powers in the region.   4-The dream of denuclearization might need to die; it is very difficult to imagine a scenario in which KJU would voluntarily agree to any level denuclearization, and even if so, proof of compliance would be problematic. Taking that off the table could advance other foreign policy efforts, many of which it currently inhibits. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association  and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.  To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com  or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org --- Music by  Escape One  Best of Japanese Jazz Fusion and Japanese Jazz Funk with Japanese Jazz and Japanese Jazz Music Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z64nA4F_pbQ

Marines from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, train on range at Alverez de Sotomayor in Almeria, Spain on October 27, 2015. The Marines are training to improve their skills during exercise Trident Juncture and to increase interoperability with NATO allied forces.

Data security and information exchange are critical components that ensure collaboration with military allies globally. U.S. European Command (EUCOM) J-6 Cyber and C4 Director Maj. Gen. John Phillips spoke to GovCIO Media & Research at DoDIIS in Omaha this week about the complexities of defending U.S. cyberspace while in Europe in the digital age, including the importance of data interoperability across allies and partners. Phillips also said that Eucom and its partners are facing workforce concerns like training and retention, as well as the tiered training model for NATO and partner nations to enhance collective cyber defenses in Europe.

This week on Security Dilemma, Patrick Carver Fox and John Allen Gay spoke with Mike DiMino and Dan Caldwell of Defense Priorities. Mike is a fellow at Defense Priorities, a former career CIA military analyst and counterterrorism officer who's worked on everything from operational assignments overseas to the EUCOM to the President's Daily Brief. Dan is a public policy advisor at Defense Priorities and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having deployed to Iraq and conducted operations in Al Anbar and Ninawa provinces. Today, we're going to be talking about the state of democracy in Ukraine, manpower issues and the Kherson front, demographics in Ukraine, escalation between Israel and Hezbollah and the pathway out of American primacy in the Middle East. Check out Mike's recent explainer on Ukraine Check out the letter John and Dan signed Check out the EU studies on Ukraine's demographics

For review:1. Missile Strike on Air Defense Radar Site inside Iran. Reported location is town of Isfahan- 75 miles south of the Natanz nuclear enrichment complex.2. After second meeting, US & Israel Still Apart on Rafah Operation. Third meeting planned.3.  Breaking Defense article (Agnes Helou)- lays out Iran's Air Defense Long-Range, Medium-Range, & Short-Range capabilities.4. Ukraine Reports Downing a Russian supersonic TU-22M "Backfire" Bomber.5. General Atomics pitches Gray Eagle Short Take-off & Landing (STOL) combat drone as potential solution for the Army's now cancelled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Program.  Still in development, the Gray Eagle STOL has the capability to carry a maximum payload of 16 Hellfire missiles6. Pre-Decisional: The Army Names Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) Stations.1st MDTF: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. (Indo-PACOM)2d MDTF: Germany with some subordinate battalions at Fort Drum, NY. (EUCOM)3d MDTF: Hawaii with some subordinate battalions at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. (Indo-PACOM)4th MDTF: Fort Carson, CO. (Indo-PACOM)5th MDTF: Fort Liberty, NC. (Global Response?)

güney Afrika, İsrail'in yargılanması için “Uluslararası Adalet Divanı”na başvurmuştu. ABD'de yayın yapan “Axios” haber sitesinde 5 Ocak tarihli Barak Ravid imzalı “İsrail'in Güney Afrika'nın Gazze soykırımı davasını düşürme plânının iç yüzü” başlıklı haberde, paniğe kapılan İsrail'in mahkeme üzerinde uluslararası baskı kurmak için harekete geçtiği belirtiliyor. Habere göre İsrail, Büyükelçilikleri'nden bulundukları ülkelerdeki en üst düzeydeki diplomat ve siyasetçilerden ‘Gazze'ye insani yardımı arttırmak ve sivillere verilen zararı en aza indirmek için' uluslararası aktörlerle birlikte çalıştığı yalanını söyletmelerini istiyor. Haberde söz konusu ülkelerin İsrail hakkındaki suçlamaları kabul etmediklerini kesin dille kamuoyuna açıklamaları da isteniyor. İsrail'in amacı, Gazze'de durmasını gerektirecek bir tedbir kararı vermemesi için Mahkeme üzerinde baskı kurmak. Batı medyalarının utanç verici işbirliğine rağmen kara propagandası işe yaramayan İsrail, hukuk savaşını kaybetmekten korkuyor. Beyaz Saray Ulusal Güvenlik Konseyi Sözcüsü John Kirby ise Çarşamba günü yaptığı açıklamada “Bu başvuruyu haksız, verimsiz ve hiçbir temele dayanmayan bir başvuru olarak görüyoruz” diyordu. Yüzde 70'i çocuk ve kadın 22 binden fazla insanın katledilmesi ABD için yargılama gerektiren bir temel olarak görülmemesi insanın tüylerini diken diken ediyor. ABD'nin İsrail'e verdiği koşulsuz silah, istihbarat ve diplomatik desteği Gazze'de yürütülen soykırım savaşının bölgeselleştirme riskini artırdı. İsrail'in niyetinin Hamas'ı cezalandırmak değil, Gazze'yi tümden yok edip yaşanmaz hale getirmek, Filistin varlığını ait olduğu topraklardan kazımak olduğu çok açık. Biden Yönetimi'nin tutumuysa, İsrail'e yol vermekten öteye geçmiyor. Amerikalılar da, Batılılar da İsrail'in ne yapmak istediğini çok iyi biliyorlar. Lübnan'da Hamas'ın liderlerinden Salih el -Aruri'ye yönelik suikastin İsrail'in savaşı Lübnan'a doğru genişletme plânının adımlarından biri olduğunu fark etmemiş oldukları düşünülemez. ABD'nin Kızıldeniz, Irak ve Suriye'deki askerî eylemleri de İsrail'in savaşı bölgeselleştirme amacına hizmet ediyor. Oysa ABD'nin, savaşın bölgeye yayılmasını istemiyorsa, yapması gereken tek akıllıca davranış, İsrail'i Gazze'de durdurmak. ABD'nin İsrail'i durduracak gücü var, ancak Biden Yönetimi bu gücü kullanmak yerine Netanyahu'nun ekmeğine yağ sürmeyi tercih etti. Netanyahu'nun ekmeğine sürülen yağ, daha fazla masum insanın kanı demek. İsrail yıllarca ABD'nin “Avrupa Komutanlığı”nın (EUCOM) operasyonel yetkisi altındayken etrafındaki ülkelerse “ABD Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlığı”na (CENTCOM) bağlıydı. İsrail 2021'de “CENTCOM”a kaydırıldı. ABD İsrail ve bölgedeki Arap rejimlerini ‘anlaştırmak' suretiyle “Asya-Pasifik”e odaklanmak istiyordu. İsrail'in “CENTCOM”a kaydırılmasının diğer amacıysa, İsrail'in tek taraflı olarak İran'a savaş açmasını engellemekti. Askeri stratejistler İsrail'in “CENTCOM” kapsamına alınmasını bu yüzden “Ayı kucaklaması” olarak niteliyorlar.

Anders Corr is the publisher of the Journal of Political Risk. In addition to visiting all South China Sea claimant countries, he has undertaken field research in Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Brunei. Dr. Corr conducted analysis for USPACOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, SOCPAC, and NATO. His latest book is The Concentration of Power: Institutionalization, Hierarchy & Hegemony.

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Good episode.  We even have 2 x CENTCOM stories. Plus 2 x stories from Spain & 2 x stories from the UK. As usual, we transition from EUCOM to INDO-PACOM- with 2 x stories about Ukraine (on the EUCOM side). Somewhere in there- we discuss an analysis article from National Defense about the recent Australian Strategic Review (April 2023). 

U.S. Marines and soldiers of 7 participating nations in Exercise Agile Spirit 2017 came together for interoperability traning in Orpholo, Georgia. Army Private Arrian Matos tells us Agile Spirit 2017 consists of NATO allies and partners training together to build stronger ties. (Web Version). Social Media Piece of Agile Spirit 2017. Facebook: @EUCOM, @USMCFEA, @tblisi.usembassy Twitter: @US_EUCOM, @MarForEur_Af, @tblisi.usembassy, @USMC

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

I spoke with Mike Purcell who had decades of experience as a Russia watcher for the U.S. Marines.  Mike, now retired and teaching at GW University, brings unique operational, strategic and area expertise to the analysis of Russian military performance.   He led a combined armed force of 800 marines and 200 vehicles during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.  He was later a Foreign Area Officer in Russia and a Liaison at the UN Observer Mission in Tbilisi, Georgia.  Mike was also Director for Strategic Planning for Marine Forces Europe at EUCOM.  We discussed the brutal culture of the Russian military, including the tradition of widespread hazing.   Mike provided historical context to Russia's use of proxy forces, such as the Wagner Group and Chechen militias.   We also reviewed the state of play in Kherson and Bakhmut.   Mike cautioned that the Russian military can -- and does -- learn from failure.  Optimism about the poor performance of Russian forces to date should thus not breed overconfidence.    

Today's Story: B-52s in Europe

CW4 Daniel T. Archer entered the Army in October of 2001 as an airframe electrician technician.  Following Basic Training, AIT and Enlisted Green Platoon, he was assigned to the Fco 1st BN 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) .  In October of 2002, CW4 Archer was selected to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School and Army Initial Entry Rotorcraft Training at Fort Rucker Alabama.  CW4 selected Apache Longbows as his airframe of choice out of flight school.After Flight school CW4 Archer was assigned to Renegade Troop, 4/3 ACR.  In early 2005, CW4 deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom and flew AH64Ds primarily over the Baghdad and Mosul areas of operation, culminating in 598 Combat flight hours in the AH64D. In 2006 CW4 Archer PCS'd to South Korea to serve as a company Instructor Pilot in the Longbow.  In 2008 he was assigned to the 204th MI BN as a C-12U pilot.In 2009 CW4 Archer Assessed and was selected for training at 4th BN 1st CIG. During his time in 2nd BN CW4 Archer held many jobs to include Company Standardization Pilot, BN Standardization Pilot and Senior Warrant Officer. CW4 Archer has accumulated over 6800 flight hours, 2500+combat flight hours, 1200+ imminent danger hours and has deployed overseas 27 times, 25 times with 1st CIG over the last 12 years in the organization. CW4 Archer holds 8 different type ratings and is an FAA Pilot Examiner Designee.CW4 Archer deployed in support of SOUTHCOM, CENTCOM, PACOM, EUCOM, and AFRICOM, participated in multiple Operations to include IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERIANT RESOLVE, and numerous classified contingency missions directed by the National Command Authority.Masada Tactical The premier self protection training company, combining Israeli tactics and American disciplines.Combat Iron Apparel

In this episode, we discuss the Biden administration's latest defense request package to Ukraine plus US Marine Corps support to US EUCOM.

This week in the studio with me. A retired Sergeant Major with a combined 29 years of professional service to both the United States Marine Corp and The United States Army. Serving in numerous position ranging from a Scout Sniper to National Security Agency Access operations Officer. He has also conducted operations with SOUTHCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, EUCOM, SOCOM, AND THE FAMED SPECIAL MISSIONS UNIT. His life took a turn after he lost two teammates in a one month time period to suicide. My guest decided that after not being able to make sense of these losses, that it was time to be an example and get help. Fast Forward to life after 2 Stellate Ganglion Blocks and being a team member with the Military Special Operations Family Collabrative, a group that enables the success of SOF Warriors and Families through collabrative health and well being research and programs. He's here to tell his story of successes and failures, It is my honor to introduce Erick Miyares.

This week, I welcome Ambassador Butler, a 40-year career civil servant with the Department of State. Ambassador Butler is a long-time career ambassador and deputy commander of EUCOM. We talk about the unfortunate events we've seen with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the intersection of national security, geopolitics, and cyber activities, and the kinds of roles that cyber can play in any sort of conflict.   Ambassador Butler shares a few learning experiences from his long and storied career including serving Iraq, Bulgaria, and touring all over Africa, to dealing with the FBI's most wanted, the White House, and working with the information warfare and Public Affairs Office of U.S. Forces. We finish by talking about how to get pragmatic when preparing for cyber attacks, and why we need to focus more on internet service providers in cybersecurity.   Say Hi To Your Hosts:   Jon Murchison   Lawrence Butler      Find Out More:   When a breach occurs, detection and response times often determine whether threat actors succeed in their efforts. With attackers moving faster than ever, investing in an around-the-clock true Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service means you can fight back within minutes. Learn more about Blackpoint's mission to help MSPs and their clients fight and win against the unfair cyber fight here.

On this episode of ‘Boyz N the Attic' we are officially leaving the attic and heading to ‘The Social Klub'. On this episode we have our new co-host Nick Walden; my brother SGT in the Army, EUCOM light heavyweight champion and captain of the 1st Cav boxing team. 13F Fire Support Sergeant. Tune in and listen to us share some ridiculous childhood memories, talk boxing, career moves, and a bunch more on this episode!

Episode 55 – Russia's Military Strategy in Europe Episode Summary: In Episode 55 of the Aerospace Advantage Podcast, Russia's Military Strategy in Europe, host John "Slick" Baum is joined by Justin Bronk and Samuel Cranny-Evans of the Royal United Services Institute and the Mitchell Institute's own Heather Penney to dive into Russian strategy. We've spent a lot of time on the Aerospace Advantage talking about China, but Russia poses an equally concerning threat to the US and our EUCOM allies--and the two threats have distinct differences. Whether it be military intervention in Ukraine, Syria, or Georgia, Russia's conventional military might is still strong, and Putin is becoming increasingly aggressive in wielding it to achieve his objectives. So, to understand the threat that Russia poses, there's no better perspective than from the strategic thinkers at RUSI who watch in their own backyard Russia move the chess pieces. Credits: Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Daniel C. Rice Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Justin Bronk, Airpower Research Fellow, Military Sciences at Royal United Services Institute Guest: Samuel Cranny-Evans, Research Analyst, Royal United Services Institute Guest: Maj (Ret.) Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themitchellinstituteforaero/?hl=en #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #Russia Thank you for your continued support!

The Tale of Two Russian Occupations: Georgia and Ukraine – Russian Roulette Episode 115   In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with Mykola Bielieskov, Ph.D. student at the National Institute for Strategic Studies (NISS), Ukraine, and Natia Seskuria, associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).  We discuss the effectiveness and shortcomings of Russia's hard and soft power influence tools in Georgia and Ukraine, including its “borderization” policy in Georgia, its “passportization” in Donbas, and the role of the Orthodox Church. Finally, we finish the conversation with recommendations regarding how the West can resist the challenges presented by Russia's occupation of Georgia and Ukraine's territories. Both Natia and Mykola participated in CSIS “Understanding the Russian Military Today” executive education program in June and this episode is inspired by their papers written as part of their independent research. In his paper, Mykola dissects Russia's military buildup near Ukraine's borders this spring, while in her paper, Natia focuses on Russia's “hybrid aggression” and influence tools in Georgia. Definitely check out their papers! Read Natia's bio here and follow her on Twitter @nseskuria Subscribe to Russian Roulette, so you do not miss an episode. Thanks for listening! This program was funded by the Russia Strategic Initiative U.S. European Command, Stuttgart Germany. Opinions, arguments, viewpoints, and conclusions expressed in this work do not represent those of RSI, U.S. EUCOM, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

In episode 6 of Inside USEUCOM, we hear from the mind of British Army Brigadier Matt Bazeley from the USEUCOM plans, policy, strategy and capabilities directorate (ECJ5). Brigadier Bazeley discusses how EUCOM converges its plans and strategies with NATO, SHAPE, allies and partners to have the greatest effect on our ultimate goal of peace and prosperity throughout Europe.

In this Podcast, U.S. Army Maj. Jerimiah Jones speaks with Lt. Col. Charles Montgomery about the Sustainment Symposium the JMRC Adler team hosted in May at the Hohenfels training area, Germany. They discussed the top trends in US Army sustainment warfighting function.

Today Adam speaks to Kyle Walter from CTG's EUCOM team about US sanctions against Russian gas company Gaz Prom. As tensions between the US and Russia continue to escalate, the European Union has been caught in between. The EU relies heavily on Russian gas production, and US sanctions are serving as an agitant not only to the Russians but the EU as well. Meanwhile Gazprom is underway with a pipeline that will connect Siberia to the Chinese mainland. In this episode, Kyle and Adam will discuss the in's and out's of this complex geopolitical issue as well as what the future looks like and what the US and other allies can do to contain expanding Russian and Chinese influence.

In episode 5 of Inside USEUCOM, RADM Duke Heinz joins us from the Logistics Directorate (ECJ4) to discuss how EUCOM transports everything from people to vehicles to toilet paper throughout the theater. Admiral Heinz also touches on Defender Europe 21 and COVID effects on the team's ability to operate with Allies and partners.

In this podcast, Panther team Observer Coach/Trainer Capt. Brandon Shorter and Staff Sgt. Christopher Curley discuss small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) programs and how to implement the use of drones in training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center.

Life as a Soldier podcast is hosted by the Senior Enlisted adviser (Demon 7) of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division who has discussions with soldiers from our organization about a particular topic or current events. Episode 2 focuses on the differences between a combat deployment and a rotational deployment.

U.S. European Command, or EUCOM, is one of 11 combatant commands that make up the U.S. military. EUCOM is responsible for U.S. military operations across Europe, as well as portions of Asia and the Middle East, and the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Conducting operations with that large of a reach is inherently complex. This newly produced series “Inside EUCOM,” will take a look at the command's various lines of effort with insight from current EUCOM subject matter experts. This episode focuses on EUCOM's support of allied and partner nations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interview subjects include senior leaders from the J9 directorate, Col. Kyle Simpson and Mr. Jose E. Colon.

U.S. European Command, or EUCOM, is one of 11 combatant commands that make up the U.S. military. EUCOM is responsible for U.S. military operations across Europe, as well as portions of Asia and the Middle East, and the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Conducting operations with that large of a reach is inherently complex. This newly produced series “Inside EUCOM,” will take a look at the command's various lines of effort with insight from current EUCOM subject matter experts. The first episode focuses on the responsibilities of the EUCOM Chaplaincy with command Chaplain Col. Kleet Barclay.

In this Podcast, Senior Field Artillery Non-Commissioned Officers from the Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Vampire Team discuss challenges and trends of Non-Commissioned Officers within Field Artillery Battalion Main Command Posts.

In this PODCAST, Field Artillery Observer Coach/Trainers from the Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Vampire Team discuss trends at the Battery level and below impacting timely and accurate fires.

(NOTE: there were minor audio issues with the host's equipment, but LtGen Dana's comments are loud and clear) Today we're excited to welcome Krulak Center Non-Resident Fellow and retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Mike Dana. Lieutenant General Dana was an armor officer, logistics officer, and strategic planner in the Marine Corps for 37 years. During his career he deployed ten times to include deployments to Desert Storm, Operation Restore Hope, the Former Republic of Yugoslavia, Kuwait, Iraq, Haiti, and Afghanistan. He did joint tours in NORTHCOM, EUCOM, and PACOM. As a three-star he was the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics from 2015-2018, and the Director of the Marine Corps Staff from 2018 to 2019. LtGen Dana is an Executive Fellow with the Institute for Defense and Business, and a Principal with PALLAS Advisor. He holds a Master's Degree from the Naval War College and is a graduate of the School of Advanced Warfighting. He has a B.A. from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. Now, LtGen Dana has also given special focus to innovation and future warfare. As DC for Installations and Logistics, he formed a next generation logistics team (NEXLOG) focused on innovation. This team was instrumental in the fielding of additive manufacturing into the Marine Corps. NEXLOG also spearheaded experimentation with unmanned air, sea and land logistics delivery platforms. Additionally, this team was the incubator for the first ever Marine Corps innovation challenge, an event that provided Marines around the world a venue to express their ideas and develop solutions for tough logistical problems. Shortly before his retirement in 2019, LtGen Dana also published an assessment of the complexities of the current and future operating environment in an article for War on the Rocks entitled “Future War: Not Back to the Future.” His perspectives on innovation and future warfare are part of why we're excited to have him here today. Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center's activities below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brute.krulak.39 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

The recent Abraham Accords have solidified a growing anti-Iran coalition in the Middle East, and the latest decision to move Israel to CENTCOM's Area of Responsibility reflects and reinforces this changing dynamic within the region. Jonathan Ruhe, Director of Foreign Policy at JINSA's Gemunder Center, joins Erielle to discuss the importance of this relocation, the reasoning behind the decision, and what we might expect from future administrations when it comes to Israel's role within CENTCOM.

LCDR David N. Trenholm, of Rockford Illinios, Enlisted in the Navy in June of 1995. After completion of Bootcamp at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes Illinois, LCDR Trenholm checked into Yoemen “A” schoolat NAS Merdian MS. In January of 1996, then YNSA Trenholm, checked into his first Command at VFA-106 Gladiators at NAS Cecil Field FL. LCDR Trenholm was selected for the BOOST program in 1998 and left for New Port, RI. LCDR Trenholm graduated from Florida State University, in 2003, where he earned a Double Bachelors of Science in Finance and Real Estate. LCDR Trenholm attended flight school in Pensacola, Florida from 2003-2004 while assigned to the VT-4 Warbucks with follow on training at the 562nd Flying Training Squadron at Randolf AFB in San Antonio TX where he earned his “Wings of Gold” in April 2005. He was selected to his first fleet aircraft, the P-3C Orion, and reported to training at Patrol Squadron 30 located at NAS Jacksonville, FL. In January of 2006, LCDR Trenholm reported to his first operational aviation assignment VP-5 Mad Foxes at NAS Jacksonville, FL. During his time at VP-5 he completed one tri-site deployment to Djibouti, Sigonella, and El Salvador flying over 500 mishap-free hours and directly contributing in the seizure of more than $100 million in narcotics. He also completed one 7th Fleet deployment flying over 500 mishap-free hours. While attached to VP-5 he served as the Legal Officer, Readiness Offcier, and AW Training Division Officer and qualified as NAV/COMM NATOPS Instructor, Instructor TACCO and Mission Commander. In March of 2009, LCDR Trenholm checked in to CPRW-11 Weapons and Tactics Unit (WTU) where he served as a Legal Oficer, Warfare Development Division Officer, Training Division Officer. During his time at CPRW-11 WTU he was responsible for developing training curriculium and implantation of training to over 150 students and qualified over 30 Combat Air Crews in the P-3C Orion. In October of 2011, LCDR Trenholm reported to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) where he served as the OI Divison Officer, Search and Rescue Officer, Full Motion Video Officer, Common Tactical Picture Manager, and quailed as a Tactical Action Officer (TAO) and Aircraft Launch and Recovry Officer (SHOOTER). He conducted two deployments to the 5th Fleet AOR in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and a Battle “E”. In August of 2013, LCDR Trenholm checked into CPRW-11 Det FSU-5 where he completed 3 EUCOM deployments amassing over 750 flight hour providing accurate and crucial ISR&T to the FIFTH, and SIXTH Fleet Commanders in support of Operatoins INHERENT RESOLVE. He served as the Maintenance Officer, Admin Officer, Training Officer, and Operations Officer during his time at FSU-5. After being selected for Operational Training Department Head, LCDR Trenholm reported to TACRON 22 in January 2016 where he served as the Operatoins Officer, Training Officer, Admin Officer, and Detachement Plans Officer, and qualified as a (TACCWO). He deployed with onboard the USS WASP (LHD-1) to FIFTH and SIXTH Fleet in support of Operation ODYSSEY LIGHTING. He also deployed aboard the USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7) in support of Hurrican relief due to Hurrican Irma and Matthew. For his twilight tour, LCDR Trenholm reported to CPRW-11 Det FSU-5 July of 2018 where he served as the Maintenance Officer and Detachment Officer-in-Charge of a deployment to FIFTH Fleet and SEVENTH Fleet. LCDR Trenholm has accumulated more than 2,250 flight hours in the mighty P-3C Orion aircraft. His personal decorations include the Air Medal (2 Awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 Awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 Awards) and numerous Campaign, Service and Unit awards. David is married to the Danielle Trenholm of Monticello, FL and together we have 2 children; Sean 19, and Kady, 15 in Jacksonville, FL. David earned a Double Bacholers of Science in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State Univeristy and a

In this Joint Multinational Readiness Center “Train to Win” podcast, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Elliot Harris, Senior Observer Coach/Trainer assigned to the Vampire Team, talks with Maj. Jason Turner, Maj. Matthew Jensen, and Maj. Josh Zaruba about what it takes to be a successful field artillery major at a battalion and brigade.

În acest episod, pentru prima dată, am doi invitați, și anume Delia și Silviu Dragomir, fondatorii Eucom. Eucom furnizează cursuri și evaluări lingvistice pentru companii și folosește metodologii de agile learning pentru a ajuta angajații companiilor să învețe cât mai rapid și mai eficient o limbă străină. Dar… acest episod nu va fi despre business. Acest episod va fi despre relațiile de cuplu atunci când ambii parteneri sunt implicați în afacere. De ce am vrut să înregistrez acest episod? Pentru că foarte mulți antreprenori sunt în situația în care conduc afacerea alături de partenerul de viață iar acest lucru duce, de cele mai multe ori, la probleme în viața personală. Este foarte greu să echilibrezi viața personală cu cea profesională atunci când ambii parteneri sunt implicați, zi și noapte, într-o afacere. Eu am trecut prin această durere alături de soția mea, Andreea. La fel se întâmplă cu Silviu și Delia. La fel se întâmplă cu zeci de mii de alte cupluri care își conduc afacerile împreună. Ajungem să ne afundăm atât de mult în business încât uităm să ne hrănim relația. Acest lucru, în timp, duce la deteriorare, durere și, în foarte multe cazuri, nefericire. Este un episod mult mai personal decât cele cu care te-am obișnuit până acum și vreau să mulțumesc foarte mult Deliei și lui Silviu pentru deschiderea pe care au avut-o să vorbească despre un subiect atât de sensibil. Știu că în România astfel de lucruri sunt tabu, vrem mereu să lăsăm impresia că la noi este perfect. Însă, din experiența personală… sunt extrem de rare cazurile în care chiar așa este. Nu sunt un expert în relații și nici nu pretind să fiu. Am vrut doar să împărtășesc cu tine soluțiile și perspectivele care au funcționat pentru mine și soția mea. Poate îți vor servi și ție la fel de mult cât ne-au servit nouă. 

During this episode, we discuss with COL Mike Jackson and Dr. Paul Lieber their recently co-authored article “Countering Disinformation: Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?”. Referencing Richard Stengle’s recent book: Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About it, Mike and Paul make the case that well intentioned people frequently resort to “tribalism” which has a nonproductive effect. In 2015, Mike was part of a EUCOM and Department of State combined effort called the Russia Information Group (or RIG); he recounts the stand up of the RIG and relates lessons learned for improving information operations going forward. We conclude by discussing what’s at stake for America and our allies. Interested listeners should also check out: Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America by Christopher Wylie. Click here for full show notes & resources Colonel Michael Jackson is Chief for Plans, Policy, and Partnerships at the Cyber National Mission Force. He was previously the Senior Army Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. COL Jackson has served as an Information Operations officer since 2003 at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels -- collaborating with interagency partners, NATO Allies, and with partner nations. Dr. Paul Lieber is COLSA Corporation’s Chief Scientist (Data & Social Science), where he specializes in communication influence. A Board Member of the Information Professionals Association, he previously served as the Command Writer for two USSOCOM Commanders, likewise Strategic Communication Advisor to Special Operations Command-Australia. Within academic environs, Dr. Lieber was full-time Graduate faculty at both civilian and military institutions. Find out more about the Virtual Panel on Convergence and Information Advantage, which is co-sponsored by IPA and AFCEA Alamo Chapter. IPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, you can connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

În acest episod îl am ca invitat pe bunul meu prieten Silviu Dragomir, un antreprenor în industria de educație lingvistică și fondatorul Eucom. Mai precis, Eucom furnizează cursuri și evaluări lingvistice pentru companii și folosește metodologii de agile learning pentru a ajuta angajații companiilor să învețe cât mai rapid și mai eficient o limbă străină. Silviu a reușit să își crească compania la o cifră de afaceri de peste 1,5 milioane de euro, însă, la fel cum spune și el, este abia la început. Inovația pe care vrea să o creeze prin software, remote learning și cursuri direct către consumatori va permite companiilor românești să intre rapid pe orice piață internațională și să fie bine pregătite. Acest episod are ca temă principală de discuție parteneriatele de business. Am vrut să înregistrez aceasta temă alături de Silviu pentru că și el, ca și mine, a trecut prin foarte multe parteneriate eșuate care au distrus relații de prietenie și câteodată chiar companii. Vom vorbi despre cum clarifici așteptările între parteneri, despre cum faci un contract psihologic, despre cele 2 tipuri de parteneriate (bazate pe schimb de bani și acțiuni sau schimb de rezultate și acțiuni), despre importanța recontractării, despre importanța pesimismului în contractare și de ce majoritatea parteneriatelor ajung la eșec datorită unui optimism nerealist, despre rezolvarea frustrărilor și despre cum aceleași reguli se aplică într-o relație de cuplu. Antreprenorii care nu fac parteneriate cresc mult mai încet, însă dacă vrei să nu ajungi să distrugi relații și afaceri prin parteneriate toxice, ar fi bine să asculți acest episod. 

In this Joint Multinational Readiness Center “Train to Win” podcast, Dr. Joyce Costello talks with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Elliot Harris and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Bamba, Senior Observer Coach/Trainers assigned to the Vampire Team, about Fires trends at JMRC. Lt. Col. Harris and Command Sgt. Maj. Bamba address areas around massing fires, military decision-making process and targeting, ammunition management and opportunities for home station training

Der angekündigte US-Truppenabzug aus Deutschland betrifft auch zwei Kommandozentralen in Stuttgart. Anders als Politik und Wirtschaft begrüßt der Journalist Emran Feroz dies und kritisiert die deutsche Tolerierung tödlicher Missionen des US-Militärs. Ein Kommentar von Emran Feroz www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Politisches Feuilleton Hören bis: 19.01.2038 04:14 Direkter Link zur Audiodatei

In this Joint Multinational Readiness Center "Train to Win" podcast, we speak with US Army Capt. Anthony Grajales, Distribution Company Primary Observer Coach/Trainer for the Brigade Support Battalion, about understanding logistics as a warfighter. Capt. Grajales discusses how one can understand logistics as a logistician as well as a warfighter. Questions such as the difference between a logistician and sustainer are addressed as well as how units can get the most out of their logistician.

Since its ascendency to the premier maritime power, the US Navy - especially in the area of undersea warfare - has been at the leading edge of using technology to get a military edge. During the Cold War, significant and steady progress in the first two steps of the kill chain against submarines, location and tracking, made the prospect of engaging superior numbers of Soviet submarine forces manageable.We continue that tradition today, but to keep ahead of growing challenges, we have test. Build a little, test a little, learn a lot will stop dead in its tracks without testing in the real world. Computer simulation is only so good. When it comes to submarines especially, you have to get in the water with them.Knowing our technological track record an operating a generation or two ahead of some potential adversaries - are there ways they can negate our edge - or at least buy time while they catch up?Are we vulnerable to potential challengers using national and international law against us? Undersea Lawfare?Our guests for the full hour to discuss will be Rear Admiral J. Michael "Carlos" Johnson, USN (Ret.) and Captain Michael T. Palmer, USN.As a stepping off point, we will be using their article in the latest Naval War College Review; UNDERSEA LAWFARE - Can the US Navy Fall Victim to This Asymmetrical Warfare Threat?RADM Johnson retired after 33 years of service as a naval aviator that included combat in Vietnam, Libya, the Balkans, and the Persian Gulf. He commanded the John F. Kennedy Battle Group, CVW-8, and VFA-86. Ashore he served on the staffs of the CNO as Director of Aviation Plans and Requirements) and the J3 of EUCOM. Captain Palmer is an active-duty JAG and an adjunct assistant professor at ODU. Her has served as environmental counsel to the CNO; U.S. Fleet Forces Command; and Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. First broadcast, April 2016

In this Joint Multinational Readiness Center “Train to Win” podcast, guest host Staff Sergeant Greg Stevens talks with Lt. Col. Jonathan Bender, commander of 1st battalion, 8th cavalry regiment, about how his mustang soldiers performed during Combined Resolve XIII at the Hohenfels Training Center.

The Joint Multinational Readiness Center "Train to Win" podcast is a series of discussions with observer coach trainers who are involved in the training exercises. In this podcast, we talk with Lt. Col. Jason Vincent and Maj. Stuart Gallagher about an article they published that is in AUSA Army magazine titled, PSYOP, Civil Affairs Units Need to Prove Themselves.

The Joint Multinational Readiness Center "Train to Win" podcast is a series of discussions with observer coach trainers who are involved in the training exercises. In this podcast, we talk with Maj. Stuart Gallagher about hybrid warfare.

Tuesday, 07.02.2019: Encouraged by statements made by President Trump in support of the United States military and his administration's efforts to "drain the swamp," whistleblowers are coming forward regarding the tragic loss of American lives on 9/11 2012. Hear JOSHUA SALMON, Intelligence Analyst for the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Cell, AFRICOM at Ramstein AB in Germany who was told by his Chief of Combat Operations, CCO, to STAND DOWN. Question: Who further up the chain-of-command issued a stand down order? Who ultimately was responsible? As a result of stand down orders at CENTCOM, AFRICOM, and EUCOM, a military surge of assets to save American lives was never issued. Learn more....

Tuesday, 07.02.2019: Encouraged by statements made by President Trump in support of the United States military and his administration's efforts to "drain the swamp," whistleblowers are coming forward regarding the tragic loss of American lives on 9/11 2012. Hear JOSHUA SALMON, Intelligence Analyst for the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Cell, AFRICOM at Ramstein AB in Germany who was told by his Chief of Combat Operations, CCO, to STAND DOWN. Who further up the chain-of-command issued a stand down order? Who ultimately was responsible? As a result of stand down orders at CENTCOM, AFRICOM, and EUCOM, a military surge of assets to save American lives was never issued!

Friday, 06.28.2019: Since the election of President Trump, former U.S. Armed Forces personnel are stepping forward to shine a light on the FALSE NARRATIVE put out by the Obama administration suggesting that Americans were killed and injured in #Benghazi, Libya on 9/11 2012 due to the limits on American military power and intelligence assets in the region. Hear #Benghazi whistleblower, NICHOLAS R. NOE, Senior Airman, 603rd Air and Space Operation Center, Command Center for AFRICOM and EUCOM based in Ramstein, Air Base in Germany on the Combat Reports in the Combat Operations Division speak to the massive number of military assets available at that time, i.e., paramilitary rescue teams, special forces, fighter aircraft, radar capabilities, etc., to save the lives of J. Christopher Stevens, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Sean Smith, U.S. State Department diplomat, and former Navy Seals, later CIA operatives, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty.

Brigadier Gen. Maria Biank talks with Target USA about the U.S. European Command's efforts to defend against cyber threats.

In this episode of the podcast, "On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters," Admiral Foggo discusses his time at the Munich Security Conference and his thoughts on the security environment in Europe and Africa.

Since its ascendency to the premier maritime power, the US Navy - especially in the area of undersea warfare - has been at the leading edge of using technology to get a military edge. During the Cold War, significant and steady progress in the first two steps of the kill chain against submarines, location and tracking, made the prospect of engaging superior numbers of Soviet submarine forces manageable.We continue that tradition today, but to keep ahead of growing challenges, we have test. Build a little, test a little, learn a lot will stop dead in its tracks without testing in the real world. When it comes to submarines especially, you have to get in the water with them.Knowing our technological track record an operating a generation or two ahead of some potential adversaries - are there ways they can negate our edge - or at least buy time while they catch up?Are we vulnerable to potential challengers using national and international law against us? Undersea Lawfare?Our guests for the full hour to discuss will be Rear Admiral J. Michael "Carlos" Johnson, USN (Ret.) and Captain Michael T. Palmer, USN.As a stepping off point, we will be using their article in the latest Naval War College Review; UNDERSEA LAWFARE - Can the US Navy Fall Victim to This Asymmetrical Warfare Threat?RADM Johnson retired after 33 years of service as a naval aviator that included combat in Vietnam, Libya, the Balkans, and the Persian Gulf. He commanded the John F. Kennedy Battle Group, CVW-8, and VFA-86. Ashore he served on the staffs of the CNO as Director of Aviation Plans and Requirements) and the J3 of EUCOM. Captain Palmer is an active-duty JAG and an adjunct assistant professor at ODU. Her has served as environmental counsel to the CNO; U.S. Fleet Forces Command; and Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Show first aired in April 2016.

Since its ascendency to the premier maritime power, the US Navy - especially in the area of undersea warfare - has been at the leading edge of using technology to get a military edge. During the Cold War, significant and steady progress in the first two steps of the kill chain against submarines, location and tracking, made the prospect of engaging superior numbers of Soviet submarine forces manageable.We continue that tradition today, but to keep ahead of growing challenges, we have test. Build a little, test a little, learn a lot will stop dead in its tracks without testing in the real world. Computer simulation is only so good. When it comes to submarines especially, you have to get in the water with them.Knowing our technological track record an operating a generation or two ahead of some potential adversaries - are there ways they can negate our edge - or at least buy time while they catch up?Are we vulnerable to potential challengers using national and international law against us? Undersea Lawfare?Our guests for the full hour to discuss will be Rear Admiral J. Michael "Carlos" Johnson, USN (Ret.) and Captain Michael T. Palmer, USN.As a stepping off point, we will be using their article in the latest Naval War College Review; UNDERSEA LAWFARE - Can the US Navy Fall Victim to This Asymmetrical Warfare Threat?RADM Johnson retired after 33 years of service as a naval aviator that included combat in Vietnam, Libya, the Balkans, and the Persian Gulf. He commanded the John F. Kennedy Battle Group, CVW-8, and VFA-86. Ashore he served on the staffs of the CNO as Director of Aviation Plans and Requirements) and the J3 of EUCOM. Captain Palmer is an active-duty JAG and an adjunct assistant professor at ODU. Her has served as environmental counsel to the CNO; U.S. Fleet Forces Command; and Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.

U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus Visit

Artemis Strike Europe Spotlight

U.S. European Command, Commander and Supreme Allied commander, General Curtis Scaparrotti visited soldiers in Camp Karliki, Poland.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher W. Baker, commander of 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, talks about the heavy drop and airborne operations at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 21, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.

AFN Europe one minute newscast of U.S. JTACs, with the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, working with Czech military members during exercise Ample Strike.

Rapid Trident 2017 Opening Ceremony. Member's of the 146th Airlift Wing of the California Air National Guard took part in Rapid Trident 2017.

Talking Manpower sits down with Mr. Jim Davis, Chief, Manpower and Management Division at U.S. Army Europe in Weisbaden, Germany. Mr. Davis speaks about his role and some the complexities of working in Europe.

Talking Manpower sits down with Ms. Karen Taylor, Chief of the Manpower and NATO Agreements Division, U.S. European Command

Since its ascendency to the premier maritime power, the US Navy - especially in the area of undersea warfare - has been at the leading edge of using technology to get a military edge. During the Cold War, significant and steady progress in the first two steps of the kill chain against submarines, location and tracking, made the prospect of engaging superior numbers of Soviet submarine forces manageable.We continue that tradition today, but to keep ahead of growing challenges, we have test. Build a little, test a little, learn a lot will stop dead in its tracks without testing in the real world. Computer simulation is only so good. When it comes to submarines especially, you have to get in the water with them.Knowing our technological track record an operating a generation or two ahead of some potential adversaries - are there ways they can negate our edge - or at least buy time while they catch up?Are we vulnerable to potential challengers using national and international law against us? Undersea Lawfare?Our guests for the full hour to discuss will be Rear Admiral J. Michael "Carlos" Johnson, USN (Ret.) and Captain Michael T. Palmer, USN.As a stepping off point, we will be using their article in the latest Naval War College Review; UNDERSEA LAWFARE - Can the US Navy Fall Victim to This Asymmetrical Warfare Threat?RADM Johnson retired after 33 years of service as a naval aviator that included combat in Vietnam, Libya, the Balkans, and the Persian Gulf. He commanded the John F. Kennedy Battle Group, CVW-8, and VFA-86. Ashore he served on the staffs of the CNO as Director of Aviation Plans and Requirements) and the J3 of EUCOM. Captain Palmer is an active-duty JAG and an adjunct assistant professor at ODU. Her has served as environmental counsel to the CNO; U.S. Fleet Forces Command; and Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. 

Everyone knows CENTCOM, many know PACOM or EUCOM ... but what about NORTHCOM?What is their role in national defense, and what special role does it have inside the United States - specifically in disaster response?This Sunday, September 9th from 5-6pm EST, our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will be Brigadier General Donald A. McGregor, the Deputy Director of Operations for Domestic Operations, Headquarters, United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.Show first played in Sept. 2012.

From a 2012 show; everyone knows CENTCOM, many know PACOM or EUCOM ... but what about NORTHCOM?What is their role in national defense, and what special role does it have inside the United States - specifically in disaster response?Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will be Brigadier General Donald A. McGregor, in 2012 the Deputy Director of Operations for Domestic Operations, Headquarters, United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

NATO and Ukraine are hosting a disaster relief exercise, and participants from 25 partner nations are sharing their equipment and expertise with each other. Staff Sergeant Tristan McIntire tells us about a new technology NATO is using to assist emergency medical teams.

Counter Terrorism takes focus during a 22-minute conversation with the leaders of the US Defense Department's premiere CT course, the Program in Terrorism and Security Studies. We talk Sochi Olympics, current terror threats and more.

The Western Balkans and South Caucasus come into focus in this conversation with German air force Col. Heinz-Joachim Henseler, the course director for the Marshall Center's annual Seminar on Regional Security. In this conversation, Henseler discusses the nature of the course, why we chose the Western Balkans and South Caucasus as a focus and other insights. Podcast runs about 26 minutes.