Podcasts about General officer

For review:1. Lebanon's Lawmakers Elect New President. Lebanon's lawmakers elected on Thursday army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday. Under multi-confessional Lebanon's power-sharing system, the president must be a Maronite Christian, as do military chiefs.2. Iran's former top General Officer in Syria conducts Q & A session at Tehran mosque.Brigadier General Behrouz Esbati provided information and answered questions about operations in Syria and attacks against the US and Israel. 3.  Latest US Security Package to Ukraine Worth $500 Million.The package includes missiles for air defense; air-to-ground munitions; and equipment to support Ukraine's use of F-16s.4. In Germany, Ukraine's allies meet at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group- notable as this is the last meeting with US Secretary of Defense (Lloyd Austin) under the Biden Administration.5.  Armor Not Dead: Sweden Procures New Leopard Tanks & Upgrades CV90 Combat Vehicles.The armor deal covers 44 new Leopards and upgrades for 66 older Leopard 2 tanks. The new tanks are set to begin delivery in 2028, with all units expected to be in service by 2031.  In addition, Sweden has approved the renovation of 90 existing CV90 combat vehicles, set to be completed by 2030.6. Australia procures 40 x Bushmaster Combat Vehicles for the 2d Long Range Fires Regiment. The new Bushmasters will provide C2 capabilities for the Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) or Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 contract, to be awarded by the end of this year. 7. US President-elect Trump's nominee for the Secretary of Defense (Pete Hegseth)- goes to Capitol Hill next Tuesday to begin the confirmation hearing process before the Senate Armed Service Committee.  

One of the toughest challenges in military human performance is how to implement programs that work for reserve service members. With only a couple days a month of direct interaction, how do you improve their health and fitness behaviors the rest of the month? Who better to workshop solutions to this issue with than the Chief of the Army Reserve? Lieutenant General Robert Harter was an H2F skeptic at first (we discuss why), but now he's a believer and trying to mobilize the right leaders and resources to improve human performance for his part time soldiers. LTG Harter was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 1, 2024, and assumed the dual role of Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command. As the Chief of Army Reserve, LTG Harter is the principal advisor on Army Reserve matters to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army. As Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Command, he leads a community-based force of more than 174,000 Citizen Soldiers and 11,000 Civilians – with a footprint that encompasses all 50 states, five U.S. territories, and more than 23 countries across the globe. His previous General Officer assignments include Commanding General of the 81st Readiness Division, Deputy Chief of Army Reserve, Chief of Staff for Army Material Command, and Commanding General, 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom). After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication, LTG Harter received his Active Duty commission as a Field Artillery Officer. He also holds a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College. As his initial Active Duty assignment, LTG Harter served as a platoon leader in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Bad Hersfeld, Germany (deployed to Desert Storm). After branch transferring to the Ordnance Corps, he completed Active Duty assignments with the 101st Corps Support Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and the U.S. Army Munition Center and School, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. LTG Harter then transferred from Active Duty to the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program in 1999. His AGR assignments include Support Operations Officer, 55th Sustainment Brigade, Distribution Management Center Chief, 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom), and Assistant Chief of Staff, Office of Chief of Army Reserve. LTG Harter and his wife Erin have been married for over 35 years and have three children. They currently live in Stafford, Virginia.

Erick sits down with BG Antionette Gant to discuss her upbringing, inspirational story of becoming an engineer, General Officer in the United States Army and an inspirational figure in STEM and for those young girls that will one day stand on her shoulders!

Is there a path to General Officer for U.S. Army FAOs?   In this episode Brigadier General Richard Quirk and his wife Teri explore both professional and personal aspects of FAO careers in the Middle East and North Africa. BG Quirk delves into his journey through the FAO Corps, emphasizing the significance of writing skills, maintaining ethical standards, and transitioning into higher ranks. Teri shares her perspectives on balancing family life with the demands of FAO assignments and her experience working as Community Liaison Officer at the embassy. Join us as we talk about the unique career challenges and responsibilities of FAOs, the importance of adaptability, and the ethical standards they maintain. This episode also explores the dynamics of FAO family life, the challenges of raising children internationally, and the significance of a positive mindset. Essential listening for current FAOs and those considering an international military career.   01:28 Journey to Becoming a FAO 03:47 Choosing the Middle East Pre-9/11 04:36 Impact of 9/11 on FAO Career 05:44 Experiences in the Middle East 06:54 Perceptions of America in the Middle East 13:19 Living and Learning in Tunisia 18:02 Transition to Paris and AFRICOM 20:16 Challenges of Standing Up AFRICOM 26:21 Importance of Writing Skills for FAOs 32:14 First Country Team Assignment in Jordan 32:30 Teri's Role as Community Liaison Officer 35:48 Navigating Embassy Life and Housing 38:26 Ethics and Humility in FAO Career 46:29 General Officer Steering Committee (GOSC) 47:49 FAO Training and Career Progression 48:19 Collaborative Efforts and Key Allies 49:42 Current Focus Areas of the GOSC 49:52 Reviewing the FAO Training Pipeline 52:26 Alignment with National Defense Strategies 53:10 Opportunities for FAO Research 54:24 MEL 4 Pilot Program and Training Flexibility 55:26 Balancing Training Objectives and Resources 57:10 NDS Specific Challenges and Regional Specialization 01:01:19 The Role of FAOs in Counteracting Malign Influence 01:04:03 Communicating GOSC Objectives to the FAO Community 01:09:33 Transitioning from Colonel to General Officer 01:18:23 Supporting FAO Families and Spouses 01:28:35 Final Thoughts and Parting Message

Deputy Adjutant General - Air, Maj. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, retires at home base after 37 years of service, January 23, 2021, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. Ferrell celebrated her retirement and historical feats having been the first female General Officer in Texas with the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard video by A1C Charissa Menken)

Join us for an engaging conversation with Lieutenant General Brian W. Cavanaugh, a proud Baltimore native and one of the highest-ranking African Americans in the Marines. We explore his remarkable journey from growing up in Northwood, Baltimore, to attending Baltimore Polytech and the Naval Academy, and ultimately serving 39 years in the military. Kavanaugh shares his unexpected path to the Naval Academy, his extensive service including a combat tour in Iraq, and his reflections on living in places like Okinawa, Japan. This episode is rich with insights into his life, career, and the profound impact his experiences have had on his family. We also celebrate Lieutenant General Brian W. Cavanaugh's impressive career and contributions to the community, emphasizing his role as a hometown hero and a role model for young people in Baltimore. As we look forward to his upcoming retirement, we discuss plans for a relaxed and meaningful crab cake outing in Northeast Baltimore, reflecting on his inspiring journey and the positive impact he has had on the community. Don't miss this heartfelt tribute to a distinguished military leader who has made significant strides and remains deeply connected to his Baltimore roots. Bio: Lieutenant General Brian W. Cavanaugh assumed the duties as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic; Commander, Marine Forces Command; and Commander, Marine Forces Northern Command on 30 August 2022. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Lieutenant General Cavanaugh earned his commission through the United States Naval Academy in 1990 and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1992. He served with HMH-462, HMH-362, and HMX-1. He commanded HMH-362 in Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and MAG-36 during multiple disaster relief efforts in Asia. As a General Officer, he served as Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Pacific; Deputy Director for Operations, Joint Staff J-3; Assistant Deputy Commandant, Programs, Headquarters Marine Corps, Programs and Resources Department; and as Commanding General, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Lieutenant General Cavanaugh's other staff assignments include instructor at Officer Candidates School; Aide-de-Camp to the Chief of Naval Operations; Joint Doctrine Branch Chief, Joint Staff; Executive Assistant, Vice Director Joint Staff; Director of the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Safety Division; and Marine Military Assistant to the 75th Secretary of the Navy. Lieutenant General Cavanaugh's education includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, an MBA from Webster University and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University's Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He is also an MIT Seminar XXI Fellow. Lieutenant General Cavanaugh has accumulated over 3,000 flight hours, primarily in the CH-53D/E.

Today's guests: - Bill Weir CNN - Jennifer Schultze Media - Geoffrey Corn Former Judge advocate General Officer and Director of the Center For Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech - Laura Rodriguez Vice President of Government Affairs at the Center for American Progress Action Fund

With the end of the U.N. Panel of Experts on North Korea fast approaching, NK News founder Chad O'Carroll (@chadocl) sits down in the studio to discuss the pros and cons of four alternative ways that like-minded countries could continue to monitor enforcement of the DPRK sanctions regime. Then, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Trimble joins the podcast to discuss his time negotiating with North Koreans at Panmunjom in a bid to regularize general meetings, as well as his role in the establishment of a General Officer crisis management dialogue channel with the DPRK.  Trimble first came to the peninsula as part of the U.S. Forces Korea in the early 1990s before being assigned to the U.N. Command Military Armistice Commission in 1997. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

#PRC: General officer Purges to what end? Rebecca Grant, president of IRIS Independent Research and a visiting fellow of the Lexington Institute, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://www.businessinsider.com/xi-jinpings-battle-with-chinas-military-could-drag-us-ww3-2024-1 1943 Civil War

On this episode I chatted with Major General Rita Aragon about her journey serving our country. Major General Aragon served as the first female General Officer, first female commander of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, and first woman in the United States to command a state's Air National Guard. Starting out as a school teacher, she decided to join the National Guard to earn extra income. Her teaching skills proved to be her best asset as she climbed the military ranks and eventually served full time.  Bio: https://www.oklahomahof.com/hof/inductees/aragon-rita-bly-2016 Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000 https://donorbox.org/this-is-oklahoma... Thanks to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2 The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It's a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com #thisisoklahoma

This edition features stories on the Senate confirming Erin Conaton as Undersecretary of the Air Force, Major Gen. Judy Fedder, a female Airman who has helped progress women's role in the Air Force in over three decades of service, U.S. and Italian firefighters at Aviano Air Base training on how to safely extract pilots and properly deal with the toxic chemical hydrazine that powers aircraft backup units when things go wrong in the air, explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) Airmen at Incirlik Air Base simulating real-world operations based on situations from Iraq and Afghanistan during a ruck march, military inspection teams inspecting local markets to ensure Airmen are informed about what is legal for purchase, and the window opening for first-term Airmen job retraining. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

Package made from “NATO's Afghanistan Commitment” in the B-roll section about NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visiting with Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai and International Security Assistance Force Commander McChrystal during a visit to Kabul, Afghanistan to emphasize international commitment to development, security and governance. Hosted by Ruth Owen. This version has title graphics and a voiceover.

This edition features stories about Gen. George Casey visiting service members stationed in Afghanistan and Gen. Casey discussing what needs to be known about the troop increase in Afghanistan. Produced by Spc. Jennifer Dolsen.

This edition features stories on two Airmen receiving their Combat Action Medals from Gen. Norton Schwartz, the Shizuoka Memorial ceremony and the 17th Air Force change of command. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on how Afghan Forces are taking the lead in defending their Nation from insurgent fighters with in their own country and abroad and on how the U.S. run Detention Facility in Parwan Province, Afghanistan has ended its silence on what they do and how they do it. Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz went inside and brings us the story. Sound bite includes Brig. Gen. Mandi Murray, 46th Military Police Commander. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on how the Insurgents continue to kill civilians and the body count is getting disturbingly high and security in Wardak Province has improved over the past year. Karl W. Eikenberry, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, speaks to a crowd of Afghan civilians and coalition forces, Aug. 12, 2010 during a shura in Wardak Province with Gen. David Petraeus and the governor of Wardak. The Taliban fires an RPG at the meeting to try to disrupt it. The shura continued. Sound bite includes Gen. David Petraeus. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story on International Security Assistance Force Joint Commander Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez spoke to the Pentagon about Joint Operations in Afghanistan. Also American service members in Paktia Province are meeting regularly with the members of a local Agricultural College to help its students and faculty. Sound bites include Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, 1st Lt. Christopher Thoms and Dr. Fida Mohd Fida. Hosted by Cpl. Bryan Lett.

This edition features stories on invitations for the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment being sent to Airmen beginning Jan. 25, Gen. Roger Brady handing off command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Allied Command on Dec. 13 to Gen. Mark Welsh, who is starting a European tour, Afghan and U.S. Air Force Airmen distributing aid to civilian contractors at the Afghan air force base in Kabul, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Gen. Norton Schwartz holding a question and answer session after his opening remarks at the Weapons and Tactics conference on Jan. 10 at Nellis Air Force base, Kadena Air Base incorporating use of the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS), and the One Suit Pro winning the Air Force Idea Program Award. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Adm. Michael Mullen, holding a press conference describing the three-step process for preparing to allow homosexuals to serve openly in the military, a blood drive at Ramstein Air Base, rebuilding the T-38 Fighter jet as an air-to-air combat training aircraft at Holloman Air Force Base, the Community Center at Spangdahlem Air Base hosting a Chili Cook-off, preventing sickness during gym workouts, and United States Air Forces Central Command's Senior Enlisted Advisor visiting bases around the area of responsibility (AOR). Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on Air Force Space Command holding a change of command ceremony on Jan. 5 at Peterson Air Force Base, a new website designed to help Airmen chosen as sponsors, the Fisher House foundation preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary of the opening of its first home in Bethesda, Md., a loadmaster Airmen assigned to the Heavy Airlift Wing from Papa Air Base, Hungary. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on Gen. Walter L. Sharp introducing a new policy prioritizing what positions qualify for command sponsorship for family members of service members stationed in South Korea, a recent Occupational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at Yokota Air Base, a group of volunteers at Aviano Air Base spreading holiday cheer by baking sweet treats for service members during the holidays, Americans bonding with the local Japanese community at Misawa Air Base by competing in a culinary competition, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and other holiday-related festivities at Yokota Air Base, Shaw Air Force Base's School Liaison Officer, and how he helps military families understand educational requirements during transition. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on cutting construction costs on Ramstein Air Base, Germany and a program that uses Polaroid pictures to meet and develop relationships with Afghan children and top cross country runners competing in the USAFE cross country regional championships. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on the new Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, changes to the physical fitness test, Afghan women's rights and P.D.M. training. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

Many Soldiers have served multiple deployments in two combat zones. Why do they reenlist? Sgt. Frank Brown shares a few reasons. Soundbites from Sgt. Damon Jordan, Staff Sgt. Naima Rasool, Spc. David Evans, Spc. Gloria Cranford, Spc. Mariya Kristeva and Gen. David Petraeus. Also available in high definition

This edition features a stories on how members of the Afghan National Army graduated from a new training course in Kabul Province, Afghanistan and how in General David Petraeus' recent Counterinsurgency Guidance, one of his building blocks for success is "fighting the information war aggressively." One way that's being accomplished is empowerment of Radio Stations and local Afghan DJ's to bring the airwaves back to Afghanistan. Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought introduces us to one such Afghan in Logar Province. Sound bite includes "Khosal" - Happy, Unity 94.5 DJ. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a stories about Marine Gen. Richard Mills change of command ceremony and how winning hearts and minds in Afghanistan also means inspiring the people. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one unit is doing to spark excitement for a better future. Sound bite includes Patrick McKellipe - Director Keysa Kawel Project. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story about as Afghan Forces take more control of security in areas throughout the country, a need to organize and communicate during national and local crises becomes crucial. Petty Officer Santos Huante introduces the operational coordination center in Paktya Province, Afghanistan. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Michael Kelley, Senior Mentor OCCR East, FOB Lightning and ANA Brig Gen. Muhammad Daood, Commander OCCR East. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson.

This edition features a story about how military reenlistment's are a special occasion for service members to renew their commitment to their service. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains how this one was made unique by it's timing and special guest. Sound bite includes Gen. David Petraeus - ISAF Commander, Staff Sgt. David Cygan - 919th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, Hometown: Pinconning, Mich., and Sgt. Ashley Atwood - 919th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, Hometown: Cocoa Beach, Fla. Produced by Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

This edition features a story about there are dozens of flights in the AOR everyday and Bagram Airfield is the busiest terminal in Afghanistan. The passenger terminal however is not capable of housing the thousands of people traveling to and from Bagram, but all that is about to change. Transitioning from the old terminal to the new one, customers can enjoy more spacious waiting areas, air conditioning and an overall better experience while traveling threw the new Bagram PX. Soundbite includes Brig. Gen. Darryl Roberson - Commander, 455th AEW. Produced by A1C Marshall Hunsaker.

This edition features a story on Army Medicine marking their 236th birthday this week with a special visit from one of the corps biggest proponents. Soundbites include Maj. Gen. Patricia Horoho - Army Medicine deputy surgeon general. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller. Afghanistan.

This edition features a story about how Monday, Gen. Petreaus relinquishes command of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and United States Forces, Afghanistan. The man some call "king David" has spent much of the last decade commanding troops in the Central Command Theater of Operations. Tech Sgt. Trevor Pedro takes us on a journey with the man behind the stars. Soundbite includes Gen. David Petreaus - USFOR-A/ISAF Commanding Officer. Produced by Tech Sgt. Trevor Pedro.

As the nation celebrates it's independence, service members in Afghanistan reaffirm their oath to duty and service to country. Petty Officer Santos Huante reports on Operation Enduring Commitment. Sound bites from VMAQ-4 Jerry Bates II, Commander of Troops, Staff Sgt. David House, Photojournalist, 17th Public Affairs Detachment, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Atkinson, F-16 Crew Chief.

The new Army Chief of Staff, General Martin Dempsey came to Afghanistan Friday. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to the medevac bay at Bagram Airfield where General Dempsey commends the Soldiers for their hard work overseas. Includes sound bites from Gen. Dempsey. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker

Package about how Gen. John Allen visited U.S. Marines and Afghan security forces in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He congratulated the Afghans on the work they were doing to secure the former Taliban stronghold. Produced by Jeff Holden. Also available in High Definition.

General David H. Petraeus, handed over the command of ISAF and US troops in Afghanistan to General John Allen, in a ceremony in Kabul earlier today. Also available in high definition

This edition features a stories about how Virginia Army National Guard 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team presided over a change of command ceremony and how the Commandant and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps visited Marines in Kandahar, Afghanistan over the weekend. Soundbites include Gen. James F. Amos - Commandant of the Marine Corps. Produced by Sgt. Andrew Milner and produced by Sgt. Jenn Casanova.

This edition features a story about how Afghan Airmen and Soldiers secure a local area in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan and a story about how Marine Corps General John R. Allen Commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan sent 20 runners in Kabul on there way for the Marine Corps Marathon or MCM Forward by blowing the start whistle. The 26.2 mile run allows runners that participate in the run to test their endurance in unfriendly terrain. Soundbites include Benjamin Ranta - Event Coodinator, COL. Gary Johnson - Commander, 504th Battlefield Intelligence Group. Produced by SSgt. Jose Rodriquez and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about how International Security Assistance Force Commander Gen. John R. Allen and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker participated to officially transfer security responsibilities of the Parwan Province to Afghan National Security Forces and another story about how building an independent and strong Afghanistan is an important part of coalition forces missions. Soundbite includes LTC. John Walsh - PRT Nangarhar. Produced by PO2 Brandon Shelander and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a stories about how Gen. Raymond Odierno visits troops in Afghanistan and a story about the Musa Qal'eh bridge opening. Soundbites include Gen. Raymond Ordierno - Army Chief of Staff, Maj. David Vanhoof - 2/4 Civil Affairs Team Lead and Lt. Col. Bill Vivian - Commanding Officer 2/4. Produced by Cpl. Clayton VonDerAhe and Hosted by SrA. Alina Richard. Also available in High Definition.

Brigadier General (Ret.) Anne Macdonald is an Army trailblazer in all senses of the word: part of the first gender-integrated class at West Point Academy, the first active-duty combat arms (aviator) female to be promoted to General Officer, and the current President of the Army Women's Foundation. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie. C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with BG Macdonald to talk about the glass ceilings she's busted, her powerful experience visiting an Afghan women's prison and what she misses most about the U.S. while living in Abu Dhabi.   Guest: BG (Ret.) Anne F. Macdonald, President, Army Women's Foundation   If you are interested in supporting AUSA's educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit www.ausa.org/donate. Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org. Disclaimer: AUSA's Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.

You all know, I'm a big fan of free financial help. It's a major benefit service members receive while on active duty and in retirement. It's also a benefit available to their family members. Just like anything in life, sometimes the information isn't relayed correctly.  In this episode, I talk with Lieutenant General (retired) Raymond V. Mason, the director of Army Emergency Relief, about some of the misconceptions about military aid societies and the resources AER provides.  General Mason became the ninth Director of Army Emergency Relief on 1 January 2017. General Mason retired from the United States Army in October 2014, after serving 35 years on active duty, the last 12 as a General Officer. Following retirement, General Mason joined VT Systems in Alexandria, VA, as the Chief Operating Officer. VTS is a US-based company with global commercial and government/military-focused capabilities in Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Ground Systems, and Electronics; including over 5,000 employees and $1.2B in annual revenue. The show notes can be found here: https://laceylangford.com/podcast/military-emergency-relief/

Combo is a wife, mother, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Chief Transformation Officer for Shift4 Payments, and Mission Director for Science & Research for the Polaris Dawn Commercial Spaceflight. Before all that she was the first-female solo demonstration pilot on the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. Pretty damn cool... Samantha has had a storied life. From knowing her purpose at the age of six to having to make a gut wrenching life and career decision in her early 40's a few years short of a possible "potential" dream job destination teaching Air Force cadets as a General Officer. The simple (not easy) choice was to be something, or do something, she chose the harder, to do something. Please consider a donation to the polarisprogram.com/our-cause/. To reach Samantha Weeks for keynote pubic speaking or interviews visit drsamantahaweeks.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

BG (R) Halstead shares her experiences through the breadth and depth of her career. A woman who spent the majority of her career as a “first,” Becky is a true pioneer for gender integration. Not only did she break through glass ceilings herself, she took part in gender integration efforts that paved the way for the repeal of the combat exclusion policy. Her example reminds us all to never give up and to embrace challenges with humor. Becky is an author and a leader in her community. You can find her book, “24/7: The First Person You Must Lead Is You (Steadfast Leadership Series)” wherever books are sold. Her website is https://www.beckyhalstead.com/ where you can read more about her inspirational leadership speaking series. 

Glenn Goddard is a retired Brigadier General in the US Army. Glenn started playing D&D back in 1976 when there were only five rule books for the game. He was a Forever DM through high school and college. After college he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Private but worked his way up to Brigadier General over a 35-year career. Twice deployed to Iraq, he even played D&D in a war zone as a break from 90-hour work weeks. Glenn received numerous awards including the Bronze Star, Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge and the Sapper Tab. He retired from the Army in 2020 and now enjoys spending more time playing D&D and painting miniatures. Glen talks with Greg and Shelly about why D&D appeals to military members, how playing in the military used to be much more difficult and how he rose from private to General Officer and how D&D played a role in that. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.Here's your guide to when each segment begins:Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00Interview - 8:02Outro - 1:00:32Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtitoShelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymooGlenn Goddard - twitter.com/GlennGo96055558Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/podcasts/dragon-talkSiren Sound - www.sirensound.coRyan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarthLisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarrLatest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletterDragon + - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragonD&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

This episode features an interview with General Rebecca S. Halstead  ‘81, Founder and CEO of STEADFAST Leadership, a leading consultancy company she founded after serving for 27 years in the Army. She retired from the military as a Brigadier General. Becky specializes in inspirational and motivational speaking, developing leader training programs, leader coaching and mentoring. Becky has provided hundreds of keynote speeches and leadership training to the corporate and academic sectors at both national and international engagements. Becky entered West Point in 1977 with just the second class of women, and was the first person from her hometown to graduate from the academy. She was also the first female graduate of West Point (‘81) to be promoted to General Officer in 2004. Becky served and commanded in combat as the first female Commanding General at the strategic level of leadership in Iraq. In 2007 she received the National Women's History Project award for “Generations of Women Moving History Forward”.In this episode of the WPAOG Network Podcast, Becky talks about how she enjoys being a leader and why she sees herself as a role model for both men and women. Becky explains how her time at West Point and in the military provided her with many important skills and experiences that are transferable to the work she does today advising businesses on how to be better. She also gives insight on some of her proudest moments in the military and why it is important to be an honest, open, and direct mentor to help others succeed in the military and life thereafter. -----------"You should be comfortable wanting to surround yourself with really good people. I mean, I worked for some bosses who they were intimidated by other people that were good and I'm like, I pray to be surrounded by great people, right? Like, I mean, I'm not intimidated by other people being better, smarter, faster than me. I want them on my team. But I also want people on my team that think differently, you know, I don't want my team to look just like me. And I had a great boss who said to me, just don't surround yourself with little Becky Halsteads. I was like, what's wrong with little Becky Halstead sir, you know? And he says, you think about it, you'll figure it out. And then I did. Because you know, if I were to just choose all women to work for me and you know, all white women to work for me, then I wouldn't get the diversity of thought and experience and culture and all the rest of that. So it's like no pick people who think differently than me to surround me to challenge my thinking, to challenge our way ahead, you know, and then I have to be wise enough and smart enough to discern what's best if I'm the one that's in charge to move us forward." - BG (R) Rebecca S. Halstead-----------Episode Timestamps(01:45) BG (R) Rebecca S. Halstead's Background(03:00) Deciding to attend West Point(05:05) Experiences at the academy(06:15) Mentorship(10:30) Significant achievements(13:38) Early promotions(15:49) Being a Role Model and Leader(18:10) BG (R) Rebecca S. Halstead's proudest achievement(26:15) Valuable lessons learned(30:00) About STEADFAST Leadership(31:10) Remaining active in the West Point community(38:05) Transitioning leadership(41:05) BG (R) Rebecca S. Halstead's book-----------LinksRebecca S Halstead's LinkedInIan Faison's LinkedInIan Faison's TwitterWest Point Association of GraduatesOn Point Podcast

This evening we are sitting down with a person that has been at the center of controversy and conversation for a few months now. He was jailed and removed from his job as the Battalion CO at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry East, on Camp Lejeune; following a series of videos that were criticizing the upper echelons of the Corps. The disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan was a failure in planning and execution at the strategic level and in the eyes of LtCol. Scheller, someone needed to be held accountable. It is no question that there were mistakes made, but when “Big Marine Corps” went after Scheller it raised my curiosity. Why would the ranks try to rip this man apart so badly, for something that a solid swath of the population agreed with? The warfighting population that is. In episode 17 we had LtCol. Retired Jonathan Myers on the show where we covered his book, “American to the Corps”. In the book and the interview, he talked about the withdrawal from Afghanistan as well. He was with the J5 Intelligence Joint staff as an intelligence officer. According to Myers, the capabilities of the Taliban and the possibilities of them taking back control of the country were always being briefed. None of the plans being briefed included leaving overnight, he stated that it was unheard of. He mentioned “if you ask anybody the rank of Colonel and above, you going to get one answer as to whether or not the Taliban is going to take over after we leave. If you ask anybody Lieutenant Colonel and below, especially you guys having served there and worked alongside the Afghan National Army, not special forces allies and translators, you're going to get a completely different answer”. He added that “Once you hit Colonel and General Officer it becomes politics, all politics”. When enough sane-minded people are saying the same thing, it might be worth looking into. I told many of my friends that the only way for what Scheller did, to make sense to me, is if he follows through. The groundwork has been laid, and the movement is underway. The words “America needs leaders, not politicians” can be found at the top of his website followed by these words. “America's Problem: The American representative democracy's greatest threat is the current state of divisiveness. Great Republics don't fail from external forces. Like ancient Rome and Yugoslavia, they fail from internal strife and decay. This often-unspoken problem corrodes the American way of life from the inside. The polarization of key departments in the American government, such as defense and justice, are symptomatic of the same problem. Furthermore, the critical issues facing America's future (national debt, immigration, and an ineffective military system to name a few) are consistently unaddressed because solutions don't fall perfectly in-line with one political party's dogma. The American people are at an inflection point and must decide soon if the current form of government still serves their interests”. Tonight, we will find out from Stuart Scheller himself about his choices, his follow-through, and his upcoming book, “Crisis of Command”. LtCol. Scheller, Sir thanks for coming on the show to chat for a bit. I want to end up where the monologue ends, but I need to know how we got here.

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Today Jan Hicks is living her best life as a farmer, mother, and doting grandmother. When she retired as a two-star Major General in 2013, she was serving as the Commanding General of the United States Army Signal Corps. I had the tremendous good fortune of serving under Jan when she was the Battalion Commander of the 125th Signal Battalion in Helemano, Hawaii. Leokani Okauwila - a Hawaiian phrase that translates into Voice of Lightning - was the motto of our unit that provided tactical communications support to the 25th Infantry Division.  If you've read the first chapter of my book, you'll be familiar with the story about my boss poking me in the chest with some salty language. Jan Hicks was that boss. She was also one of the most inspiring, authentic, and deeply kind leaders I have ever had the privilege of serving under. By the way, if you haven't read the first chapter of my book, what are you waiting for? I'm giving the first chapter away for free here, so please check it out!  As a freshly minted Lieutenant, I was doubtful that I would ever be able to succeed in the army while at the same time being my authentic self. Though we never spoke about it directly, Jan embodied authenticity and kindness so thoroughly that I have known for the rest of my life that it is 100% possible to be myself and be effective as a leader.  I have to confess, I got a little more emotional than usual recording this episode. I didn't realize until we were speaking the full extent of Jan's impact on me all these years later. I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to serve with this incredible human being who knows in her bones who she is and what she stands for. I hope that listening to this episode strengthens your own conviction to be true to yourself and kind to others.  Show Notes: How to handle a man mansplaining to you that he can't work for you because you're a woman.  The “rest of the story” behind Becky's infamous “unfuck this, Lieutenant” moment. What it was like being the first General Officer in the Army who was also a mom.  The profound gift of life-long friendships.  You can opt out of being miserable.  How life's pendulum will eventually swing back in your favor.  The ripple effect of embodying goodness and kindness. It's okay to make mistakes, just make sure you're making new ones.  Pre-order Becky's Book Impact With Integrity: Repair the World Without Breaking Yourself

Today, Preston and Sayre were fortunate to be joined by Major General (Retired) John Harrel to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. MG Harrel spent over 50 years as a military officer—beginning as an Infantry Marine Second Lieutenant to becoming the Commanding General of the California National Guard. He has a master's degree in history from California State University-Northridge and a law degree from SW University School of Law. We discuss how over the last 30 years since the collapse of the USSR, the California National Guard has trained the Ukrainian military in American/NATO military doctrine resulting in decades long relationships forged between American military leaders such as MG Harrel and Ukrainian military officers and soldiers. We discuss the in-depth amount of training the Ukrainians have received over the years from its American and NATO allies, and how that compares to Russia's preparation and disposition over the same time frame. We discuss how the American/NATO military philosophies of utilizing non-commissioned officers to take initiative and “get the job done” has been ingrained into the Ukrainian military, and how that compares to how little the Russian doctrine has changed—if at all—since the fall of the Soviet Union. We discuss how this lack of what we would call “fundamental training” related to small unit tactics has resulted in the current Russian ineffectiveness we are seeing—from their faulty intelligence received prior to the invasion, to their widespread corruption causing much of the logistical issues currently facing the Russian military. It was a pleasure to speak with MG Harrel as he provided much insight and context to the current conflict from the perspective of a General Officer.

This episode of On Point features an interview with General Stan McChrystal, Co-founder of the McChrystal Group. Following his retirement from the US Army after 34 years, McChrystal founded the McChrystal Group, which is an advisory team that partners with businesses to improve the performance of their organizations and help build resilient and adaptable teams that can win in today's dynamic environment.A retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal is the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan and the former commander of the nation's premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is best known for developing and implementing a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, and for creating a cohesive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the interagency operating culture. As founder of the McChrystal Group McChrystal Group, he specializes in leadership consulting, leadership training, executive coaching, strategy alignment, team-building, transparency, communications, disciplined execution, networked organizations, and keynote speaking engagements.In this episode McChrystal talks about wanting to follow in his father's footsteps to attend West Point and be a military hero. We learn about his initial struggles at West Point, and how he went from the bottom of his class to improve his standing on the Dean's List. He provides insight about navigating life as a junior officer, and then as a general officer in high stakes situations. McChrystal discusses a Rolling Stone article about his command group and how he handled the fallout and changes to his career that led to starting a new business. He also provides thoughts on mentorship, transitioning from the military to civilian life, and the importance of taking care of yourself. --------------"I will tell you the people who decide whether you are successful, ultimately in the army, are your peers. Because as you go up that pyramid gets a bit narrower. Decisions are made when people, your reputation, what people say about you, whether people trust you, that sort of thing. And it goes all the way into promotion boards. And so I would say that think about being respected, being the kind of person people want on their flank, being the kind of person they want their son or daughter or brother or sister to work for. You be that person, and most of the rest of it just sort of takes care of itself." - General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal--------------Episode Timestamps(01:44) Segment 1 - AAR(02:05) Entry to West Point and Military Career(02:59) First years at West Point(07:59) West Point Academic Standing(08:49) Meritocracy at West Point(10:45) Mentors and Relationship with father(13:30) Transitioning from Military and West Point(15:55) Experience as a Junior Officer(20:37) Progressing Through Ranks(25:55) Time as Commanding and General Officer(32:25) Building Mentorships(35:45) Rolling Stone Article(40:30) McChrystal Group(41:27) Segment 2 - Sit Rep(41:50) Running a Business(44:45) McChrystal's Big Four(46:55) Empowering Teams(48:45) Segment 3 - SOP(49:15) Taking Care of Yourself(54:45) Staying in Rhythm (56:23) Foundations Built from Military and West Point(57:55) Segment 4 - Giving Back(59:45) Lessons from Sports--------------LinksStan McChrystal LinkedInStan McChrystal TwitterWest Point Association of GraduatesOn Point Podcast