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What does leadership look like at the highest levels of service?  SUMMARY In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 discusses his journey from cadet to commanding the White House Communications Agency. He reflects on what it means to be a calm, steady presence in high-pressure environments — and how small daily practices can shape a lifetime of leadership. The full episode is now available.   SHARE THIS PODCAST FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN   MICHAEL'S LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Develop a personal leadership philosophy that guides your actions (like Michael's 5F's: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun). Always be aware that people are watching you and learning from your example, even when you don't realize it. Nurture relationships continuously - they are critical for long-term success and mentorship. Practice empathy and compassion, especially during difficult moments like delivering challenging news Maintain a holistic approach to fitness - physical, mental, and spiritual well-being are interconnected. Take pride in leaving organizations better than you found them and focus on developing future leaders. Be fair and be perceived as fair - understanding different perspectives is crucial to effective leadership. Incorporate fun and balance into your professional life to maintain team morale and personal resilience. Stay connected to your roots and be willing to mentor the next generation, sharing your experiences and lessons learned. Continuously practice self-reflection and ensure you're living up to your core values and leadership principles.   CHAPTERS Chapter 1 - 0:00:00 - 0:08:55: Family and Military Roots   Michael Black shares his background as a military brat and the educational legacy of his family. Chapter 2 - 0:08:55 - 0:12:10: Delivering a Difficult Notification A profound leadership moment where Black sensitively delivers news of a combat-related death to a staff sergeant's family. Chapter 3 - 0:12:10 - 0:18:40: The 5F Leadership Philosophy Introduction Col. Black explains the origin and core components of his leadership framework: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun. Chapter 4 - 0:18:40 - 0:25:59: Detailed Exploration of 5F Philosophy   In-depth breakdown of each leadership principle, including personal anecdotes and practical applications. Chapter 5 - 0:25:59 - 0:32:21: Family Legacy and Academy Experience   Discussion of his son's Air Force Academy journey and the importance of nurturing relationships across generations. Chapter 6 - 0:32:21 - 0:38:36: Mentorship and Relationship Building Michael shares his approach to mentoring cadets and the significance of maintaining long-term professional connections. Chapter 7 - 0:38:36 - 0:40:13: Leadership in Civilian and Nonprofit Sectors Reflection on applying military leadership principles in private and nonprofit environments. Chapter 8 - 0:40:13 - 0:41:28: Personal Reflection and Leadership Advice  Final thoughts on leadership, self-improvement, and the importance of continuous personal development.   ABOUT COL. BLACK BIO Michael “Mike” B. Black, vice president for Defense, joined the nonprofit Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International in July 2022. He is a senior cyber/information technology leader with more than four decades of experience in cyber operations, communications, project/program management, leadership disciplines and organizational development. As AFCEA's vice president for Defense, Col. Black builds strong professional relationships with government, industry and academia partners to position AFCEA International as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines. Col. Black leads defense operations in support of planning and executing global, large-scale, technically focused, trade shows/conferences supporting Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Operations, Cyber and Homeland Security.  Col. Black is focused on providing opportunities for engagement between and among government, industry and academia. Prior to joining AFCEA International, Col. Black served as chief operating officer at Concise Network Solutions for four years, directly supporting the CEO in developing, executing and managing CNS's master business plan. Prior to joining CNS, he served as the COO and chief corporate development officer at JMA Solutions for two and a half years, working in concert with senior executives to lead operations and the planning and execution of strategies. Prior to joining JMA Solutions, he served as the COO at Premier Management Corporation for four years, where he was responsible for day-to-day operations, all business units and the company's profit and loss. Prior to joining the private sector, Col. Black spent 26 years in the U.S. Air Force holding various communications and leadership positions at many levels. He culminated his distinguished military career as a colonel, commander, White House Communications Agency, leading a 1,200-person team of selectively manned military, then-Department of Defense civilian and contract personnel to provide “no fail” telecommunications services for the president, vice president, named successors, first lady, senior White House staff, National Security staff, U.S. Secret Service and the White House Military Office. Col. Black holds a Bachelor of Science in basic science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. He holds a Master of Science in national resource strategy, with an information operations concentration, from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces; a Master's Degree in military arts and science from the Army Command & General Staff College; and a Master of Arts Degree in management from Webster University. He is a published author, including writing several leadership articles for The New Face of Leadership Magazine as well the thesis Coalition Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence Systems Interoperability: A Necessity or Wishful Thinking? BIO EXCERPTED FROM AFCEA.ORG   CONNECT WITH MICHAEL IG: @chequethemike FB: @michael black LinkedIn: Michael Black   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Ted Robertson | Producer:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org    Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org      ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 | Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, where transformative journeys of Air Force Academy graduates come to life. There are moments in a leader's life that leave a permanent mark. For my guest today, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black, USAFA Class of '85, one such moment came when he was actually sent to deliver news of a combat-related death. It was the first time he'd ever been tasked with that duty, and knew he only had one chance to get it right. As he sat with the widow, Michael found the strength to guide the family through their grief. That part of Michael's story speaks to the depth of his empathy and the calm steadiness that defines him as a leader. We'll explore much more of Michael's journey, from leading the White House Communications team to mentoring cadets at the Academy to daily practices that ground him and the framework that guides him today, what he calls the five Fs of leadership: family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun a guide not only for his life, but for the leaders he inspires. Michael, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Naviere, thank you for having me, and thank you for that very kind introduction. I'm so happy to be here, and I'm just thankful for what you guys do, the AOG and putting this together and telling stories. I think this is amazing. So thank you for the opportunity. Naviere Walkewicz Well, we're grateful you're here. You got your silver on. You got your ‘85 Best Alive, you know, I mean, I'm just blown away here. The class crest… Michael Black Yeah, got it all, you know, the crest and the two squadrons that I was in. I'm just excited, back here for our 40th reunion. Yeah. So that's amazing. So fellowship and fun with your classmates, and just seeing the mountains, you know. Getting off the plane and looking west and seeing the mountains and seeing God's creation is just amazing. And then, of course, the Academy in the background, you know, pretty excited. Naviere Walkewicz Wonderful, wonderful. Well, we're going to jump right in. And actually, the topic is a bit sensitive, but I think it's really important, because we know that when we all raise our right hand, some are prepared and they give all. But not everyone has to actually give the news to the family when their loved one is lost, so maybe you can share what that was like. Michael Black Thank you for allowing me to talk about that. You hit the nail on the head when you said you only have one chance to get it right when you're talking to the family. And so I had a young staff sergeant that was deployed down range at the Horn of Africa, and he happened to be a radio operator in a helicopter supporting the Marines. And there was a mid-air collision that happened while he was deployed, and he was one of the people that perished. So the first notification that I had to make was duty status: whereabouts unknown — to say that to the family. And of course, you can think about the range of emotions that are associated with that. They don't know. We don't know.   Naviere Walkewicz There's still hope. There's not hope.   Michael Black So that was the first day. So going over there with my first sergeant, a medical team, chaplain, you know, that kind of thing, to support us and the family.   Naviere Walkewicz And what rank were you at that time?   Michael Black So I was a lieutenant colonel. So I was a squadron commander of the 1st Comm Squadron at Langley Air Force Base. And I like to say, you don't get to practice that. You have one time to get it right. At least back then, there was not a lot of training to do that. It doesn't happen that often, and so having to make that notification was a tough thing. It was one of the hardest things, if not the hardest thing, I had to do in the service. Two young boys. He had two sons, and at the time, his spouse was military as well, so I go over there to do that the first day. You can imagine, you know, knocking on the door, right, and I'm in uniform, and just the emotions that they can be going through. So we're sitting on the couch in their house, two young boys. I believe their ages were 3 and 5 at the time, they were very young. And I explained to Michelle what we knew. And again, it's scripted. I can't say more or less than that, because 1) don't know, right? And 2), you just don't want to speculate on anything. And then we're waiting to find out his status. So then I have to go back the next day to make that notification, and you're representing the chief of staff of the United States Air Force, and that's kind of something that's scripted for you. “I'm here on the behalf of the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and I regret to inform you of the untimely death of your spouse.” The part that was even more heartening for me was after I told her, and with the boys sitting, I believe, on either side of me, she said, “And now Col. Black is going to tell you what happened to your dad.” That was a tough thing to do. And I would say it was the hardest thing that I had to do in the Air Force, in my career, and reflect on “you have one chance to get that right.” I believe we got it right, me and my team, but that was tough. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. Have you kept in touch with the family? Michael Black Yes, I keep in touch with Michelle, just from — just a personal because I'm very personal, outgoing, as you know. And so I've kept in touch with Michelle and the boys. But we're forever bonded by that, and I think that's important to stay in touch. And that's kind of one of my things I think we'll get into a little bit later in the conversation, but that's what I do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, it touches, certainly into, I think, that the family aspect of the five Fs, and because it seems like you even take in them as your family. And I'm curious about your family, because when you're going through that, I mean, you have at least a son — you have son, right?   Michael Black Yes, and two daughters.   Naviere Walkewicz Two daughters. So were you thinking about — did you put on your dad hat in that moment?   Michael Black I certainly did put on my dad hat and, and I think that helped in things. And I think all of the training that I got along the way about dealing with tough situations, and being a leader, it helped. But I took it upon myself after that to talk to other commanders. And in fact, my wing commander at the time, Burt Field, Gen. field was a '79 grad, and we talked, and that also brought him and I closer, because he also asked me to brief the other squadron commanders on that process and how I handled that. And I know when — to this day, Gen. Field and I are still very connected, and he's pretty engaged right now with the Air Force Association's birthday and all that. But a great mentor of mine who also helped in dealing with that. But he was extremely supportive and, and I think that had a factor in just how he evaluated me, right, how I handled that situation?   Naviere Walkewicz Well, it sounds like you certainly picked up some of those traits of taking care of your people recognizing empathy within processes and sharing it. I'm curious, were you always like this, or did you see some of this emulated from your family? Michael Black No, it's a great question. I am a military brat. My dad was in the Army. My dad went to Tuskegee — it was called Tuskegee Institute at that time. My mom went to Alabama A&M, so two schools in Alabama. They're from a very small towns in Alabama. My dad's from Beatrice, Alabama — which is less than 200 people today — and my mom is from Vredenburgh, Alabama. It's about 15 miles away, and it's even smaller than Beatrice. But they went to the same elementary school and high school, so high school sweethearts, and then they went off to college. And then dad got a direct commission in the Army, the Signal Corps. Well, he started out Medical Service Corps, but getting back to your question, so yes, family with that, and even take a step further back to my grandparents, on both sides of the family, but particularly with my paternal grandparents, they went out and visited the Tuskegee Institute at that time, and they saw the statue of Lifting the Veil of Ignorance there, and they decided at that point that they wanted their kids to go to that school. And so there's seven kids within my dad's family, and six of them went to Tuskegee. Naviere Walkewicz   Wow. So I want to fast forward a little bit, and you can certainly share whether it was during the Academy or after graduation, but you have kind of had this great foundation from your family. Let's talk a little bit about the Academy or after-Academy experience, where you had seen additional time where you had grown as a leader. Was there a particular experience that can come to mind, where another shaping of this leadership journey that you've been on? Michael Black Yeah, I think there's multiple throughout my career. I mean, I went to the Army Command and General Staff College for my intermediate professional military education. And there's a story there too. My dad was in the Army, and so I wanted to experience some of the things that my dad did, even though I was Air Force. And so one of my mentors, now-retired Lt. Gen. Harry Raduege, was instrumental in me getting selected for Army Command and General Staff College. And so I went there, and I think that was a big portion of my shaping, although had mentors and folks and coaches in my life leading up to that were, you know, helped shape me, but going to that school… And what I noticed when I got there that the Army was very serious about leadership and leadership philosophy, so much so that we took a class on that where we had to develop a leadership philosophy. And so in taking that class, before the Christmas break, I found out that I was going to be a squadron commander. So I was a major, and I was going to be a squadron commander. And so in that leadership course, I said, “Well, I'm going to go be a squadron commander. I'm going to the fifth combat con group in Georgia. Let me make this philosophy that I'm doing in class be my philosophy, so that when I get there…” And that was really the first time that I thought very serious about, “OK, what is my leadership philosophy?” And I had been a flight commander before, and had people under my tutelage, if you will. But being a squadron commander, you know, being on G series orders. And you know, we know how the military takes the importance of being a commander. And so having that so I did decide to develop my philosophy during that time. And you mentioned the five Fs earlier. And so that was — that became the opportunity to develop that. So family, that's what it was. That's when I developed that — in that course. So family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun — the five Fs. I worked on that when I got there. And so then when I got to take command, I had prepared all of that stuff in this academic environment, and I used it to a T and I briefed the squadron after I took command. I think this is my command philosophy, the five Fs. I subsequently had the opportunity to command two more times after that, another squadron, and then at the White House Communications Agency, which is now wing command equivalent. So had the opportunity to tweak and refine, but the foundation was still the five Fs. And so in doing that, and I can go into a little detail. So you know, family is your immediate family, your your blood family, and that that kind of thing. But family also encompasses your unit, your extended family, you know, and part of that. And so I always tell people you know, your family, you don't want to be the only one at your retirement ceremony because you neglected your family. And I've done many retirement ceremonies. In fact, I've done 25-plus since I retired. Well, that shows you really made no so family is, is important, take care of your family. And I, you know, one of the things I said about that to the folks was if you in your unit, if folks are getting assigned unit, permanent changes, station, PCS to your unit, and they haven't found the place to live in the due time and whatever the house hunting days are, I always gave my folks the option of give them some more time to find a place. They may be looking for schools, I mean looking for a place that just fits the environment that they need. And let's give them that time now, because they're not going to be effective in the organization if they're worried about where they have to live, where their kids are going to go to school and that kind of thing. So take care of all of that, and then get them to work, and they'll be that much more effective because they won't have to worry about where they're living, where the kids are going to school. So take care of your family fitness. You understand physical fitness and what you do and all of that, and I admire all of your accomplishments in that. And so physical fitness in the military kind of goes without saying. You have to maintain certain standards and do that, and do a PT and take a test and that kind of thing. But fitness is more than just physical fitness. It's spiritual and mental fitness. Now I would never be one to tell somebody this is how you need to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness. I think that's personal. But if your spiritual mental fitness is not being nourished, you're not going to be doing yourself any good, your team any good. And honestly, you would be able to tell if an individual is struggling with their spiritual or mental fitness, particularly as a leader and just kind of looking and observing characteristics and the behavior of folks. So I basically told my team, I want you to do whatever it takes to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness, whatever you need to do — if it's meditating, if it's praying, if it's walking, whatever is personal to you, but make sure that it's nurtured. But I also told my folks that if you think my spiritual fitness and mental fitness is out of balance, I want you to tell me, because I might have blinders on. I could be focused on things, just like they could be focused on things, and I would tell them. And I think folks really appreciated the candor and the openness of the leader, the commander, you know, saying that, yes, I want you to tell me if you think my spiritual mental fitness is, you know, is out of balance.   Naviere Walkewicz Did you ever have anyone tell you that?   Michael Black I did. I had strong relationships with my first sergeant, or my command sergeant major, the senior enlisted adviser. So we were, you know, we're hand-in-hand and all the places I was at. And so, yes, I've had them. I've had my wife tell me that. So I think that's important. I just — like I said, you can easily have blinders on and maybe just not see that or have blind spots. And speaking of that, I've written a leadership article on blind spots. I've kind of studied that and understand that. Flying — at the time the primary mission of the Air Force was flying. And so I'd always say, “What is your role in supporting the primary mission, or what is our role in supporting the primary mission of the Air Force?” So make sure you understand that. As a communicator, how do you contribute to the primary mission, or as a logistician, or as information management? But understand what your role is in the primary mission of the Air Force. Fairness, as a leader — it is so important for the leader to be fair, right? It can affect good order and discipline if you're not fair, but equally important is to be perceived as being fair. So I could think I'm being fair, I could think that I'm being fair, but if the perception of the unit, the team, is that I'm not being fair, that's just as detrimental to the mission as actually not being fair. And so I think perceptions are important, and you need to understand that. You need to be aware of the perceptions; you need to be ready to receive the information and the feedback from your team on that. And so I stress the importance of also the perception people have different management. I could be looking at something over there, and I say, “OK, yeah, sky is blue over there,” but somebody's looking at it from a different you know, they may see a touch of some clouds in there, and so they see some light in there, and from their vantage point. And it's just like that in life: Respect everybody's vantage point in things. And so that was the fairness aspect. Then finally, fun. I'm a person that likes to have fun.   Naviere Walkewicz You are?!   Michael Black Yes, I am. I'm a person that loves to have fun. And so for me, I grew up playing sports. And so I played sports throughout my Air Force career. So that was kind of one of the things I did for fun, intramurals.   Naviere Walkewicz What was your favorite sport?   Michael Black My favorite sport was baseball growing up. I mean, I dreamed about trying to play in the Major Leagues and that kind of stuff. And I played on a lot of baseball teams growing up, and then when I got into the service, played softball, and I played competitive softball. Back in the day, they have base softball teams, and so you would, you know, try out for the team, and I would try out, and I played on base team at probably at least four or five bases that I was at. So I was, these are my own words: I was good. So I played and was very competitive in intramurals. That's another way to bring your team together — camaraderie. They see the boss out there playing. And I always would tell folks that on the squadron team: They're not playing me because I'm the commander. They're playing me because I'm good. I can contribute to the wins in a game. But so it's very competitive. I wasn't a win at all costs, but it wasn't fun to lose. So being competitive and fun. So that's one of the things I did for fun. I also follow professional sports. San Antonio Spurs is my basketball team; Washington Commanders, my football team. So I would go to those events, those games, those contests and stuff like that. Music, concerts, still do that kind of stuff with my kids and my family incorporate fun into — so it's not all work and no play. I think you do yourself justice by, winding down relaxing a little bit and having fun and that kind of thing. And so I encourage my team to do that. Wasn't gonna tell people what they needed to do for fun. I think that's personal, but having fun is important and it helps strike that balance. So that's really the five Fs. And I carried that, as I said, every time I command, every time I've, you know, unit that I've been associated with, particularly after the 2000 graduation from Army Command and Staff College. And I still carry that five Fs today And incidentally, I think the if you bump into somebody who was in one of my units, they're going to remember the five Fs, or some portion of it. In fact, I have a couple mentees that commanded after me, and they adopted the five Fs as their command philosophy. And that's kind of something that's very satisfying as a leader to have somebody adopt your leadership style. They think that it was good for them while they were in the unit. And it's very flattering to see that afterwards. I mean, so much so that I've had people that were in my unit, and then they got assigned to one of my mentee's unit, and they would call me up and they'd say, “Hey, Col. Black, you know, Col. Packler says his command philosophy is the five Fs.” Yeah, I said Marc was in my unit at Langley, and he probably felt that. But that's, that's a true story. Naviere Walkewicz That's a legacy, right there; that's wonderful. Well, speaking of legacy, you have a son that's also a graduate. So talk about that. I mean, you were expected to go to college. It wasn't an if, it was where? How about your children? Was that kind of the expectation? Michael Black So my wife is a college graduate. She's a nurse as well. And so we preached education throughout. And just as an aside, shout out to my wife, who just completed her Ph.D.   Naviere Walkewicz Wow, congratulations!   Michael Black Yes. Wilda Black, last week, in doing that. And so between my family, my immediate family — so my wife, and my two daughters and my son, there are 15 degrees between us.   Naviere Walkewicz And you?   Michael Black And me. So five us, there are 15 degrees. My wife has two master's, a bachelor's and now a Ph.D. My oldest daughter has a bachelor's and two master's. My son has a bachelor's and a master's. My younger daughter has a bachelor's and a master's, and I have a bachelor's and three master's degrees. So I think that adds up to 15.   Naviere Walkewicz I lost count. Social sciences major here.   Michael Black So yes, education. And so my son — he really liked quality things, likes quality things growing up. And so he was looking at schools and researching and looking at the Ivy League, some of the Ivy League schools, and some other schools that, you know, had strong reputations. I purposely did not push the Air Force Academy to him because I didn't want him to go for the wrong reasons. I didn't want him to go because I went there and that kind of thing. But late in the game, you know, in his summer, going into his senior year of high school, he came to me and said, “Hey…” and I'm paraphrasing a little bit, “Dad, you know, your alma mater is pretty good, you know, pretty, you know, pretty has a strong reputation.” And I said, “Yeah, you know, you know, strong academic curriculum and everything else there.” So that summer he said, “Well, I'm thinking I might want to go there.” And I'm thinking to myself, “That's a little bit late in the game, like the summer going into senior year.”   Naviere Walkewicz Did you recruit your mom again?   Michael Black Mom got involved. And then I think you know Carolyn Benyshek. So Carolyn was the director of admissions. I reached out to her and just said, “Hey, I got my son that's interested.” They were actually coming to Baltimore, I believe, for a…   Naviere Walkewicz The Falcon Experience. Right.   Michael Black And so we went to see her, and I'll just kind of say the rest is history. Through her help and guidance, through my son's qualifications — he was able to get in. He went to the Prep School, which is great, and I just want to give a shout out to the Prep School for that. I did not attend the Prep School, but I saw the value of my son going to the Prep School and then coming to the Academy. So I just to this day, thankful for our Prep School and how they prepare folks.   Naviere Walkewicz We feel similarly about that.   Michael Black So, yeah. So he went. And so, of course, a proud dad, right? Your son following in your footsteps, and that kind of thing. So Clinton, Clinton Black is in the Space Force now, and he's assigned to Vandenberg. But my son, he was a soccer player growing up, played a lot of competitive soccer, came here and decided that he wanted to do Wings of Blue, and so he was on Wings of Blue parachute team. And the neat thing about that is that the jump wings that my son wears are the jump wings that my dad earned at Airborne School in 1964, '65 — sometime in the early ‘60s. And so my dad was still living at the time and so he was able to come out here and pin the wings on Clinton. So it skipped a generation because I didn't jump or anything. But my son jumped, and he has mid-500 number of jumps that he's had. And so my dad was able to see him jump, and that was even though Airborne is a teeny bit different than free fall, but still, you know, parachuting, and all of that. So getting to see Clinton excel and do that and see him jump into the stadium, and that kind of thing. He jumped with some of the former Navy SEALs in the X Games, you know, in the mountains. So that was just a proud parent moment. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. That is very exciting. And so, through all of these experiences that you had, I keep wanting to go back to the five Fs .yYu had mentioned earlier that you did some refinement to it. So where you are now, how are you using them? How have they been refined? I mean, flying. What is that? Michael Black So, I asked people to take a little bit of a leap in that, understand where it came from, in my 5s but that aspect refers to the mission, right? And so the Air Force mission has evolved to include space and that kind of thing. But even on the private side, the civilian side, I still use the five F's. And so the flying aspect just refers to the mission, or whatever the mission of your organization is. And so there was some refinement as we brought in space into our mission, but it really reflected on the mission. And so I had different AFSCs that worked for me in in the different units that I was at, and also different services. And so understanding the service aspect of things also was something that I had to take into consideration as far as keeping and refining that, at the White House Communications Agency, about 1,200 military — more Army than Air Force, more Air Force than Navy, more Navy than Marine Corps, and more Marine Corps than Coast Guard. And so being an Air Force commander of a joint unit that had more Army folks in it, you have to understand that lingo, and be able to speak cool and that kind of thing. Dad loved that. And so going to the Army Command General Staff College, and, getting some of that philosophy and understanding that. And then I went to what's now called the Eisenhower School, now ICAF, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, which is another joint school. And so being around that helped me in those aspects. But really applying that throughout and after I retired, I did 10 years in the private sector with a couple of different small businesses that were government contracted focused, providing professional services, but still, as the chief operating officer of each one of those, it's a pretty high leadership position within the company and so I talked about the five Fs in some terms that my team could understand that, and so still apply that. And then now, with three years working for the nonprofit, the AFCEA organization, where we bring government, industry and academia together to do IT, cyber kind of things, machine learning, artificial intelligence — I still have that philosophy to buy that and what I do, I think it's something that's applicable across the board, not just military. At least I've made it applicable. Naviere Walkewicz I was just gonna ask that, because talk about the private sector and — some of our listeners, they take off the uniform, but they still have that foundation of the military, but they're working with people who maybe don't have that foundation of the military. So how did you translate that in a way that they could feel that same foundation, even though they hadn't gone through a military family or through the Air Force Academy? Michael Black Yeah, no, that's a great question, Naviere. And I think, as a leader, you have to be aware of that. You have to be aware of your team and their background and their experiences. You also you have to speak their lingo, right? I mean, I can't talk just Air Force or military lingo. We talk a lot in acronyms. Naviere Walkewicz Like AFCEA. And I'm sure many know it but would you mind spelling it out? Michael Black Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association. And even though we have that we are more than the armed forces now, so we really are known by just AFCEA, even though that's what that acronym stands for. So I mean, I work with Homeland Security, VA and that kind of thing. But to your point, getting folks to understand where I'm coming from, and I need to understand where they're coming from, you have to take the time, put in the work to do that, so that you can communicate with your folks, and so that they understand where you're coming from, and also, so that they feel valued, right? That you understand where they're coming from. And I think all of that is important. And I tried to make sure that I did that, and I had coaches, mentors and sponsors along the way. So I learned when some of my mentors transition from the military time, and so when they went to go work in the private sector, I still lean on them. “OK, how did you make this transition? And what is it about? And what are the similarities and what are the differences? What do I need to consider in doing that?” And I'm thankful, and that goes back to one key point that I want to make about relationships and nurturing that relationship. I mentioned Gen. Field, worked for him in the early 2000s. But here we are, 2025, and he's in my contacts, he will take my call, he will respond to a text, and vice versa. You know, building that relationship. And so he's with a nonprofit now, and so I still stay in touch with him. The director of the White House Military Office was a Navy admiral that I worked for when I was at the White House. He is now the president and CEO of the United States Naval Institute — Adm. Spicer. You know, 20-something, 15 years ago, worked for him and now we're working together on a big conference. But those relationships are important in nurturing those relationships. And I learned about nurturing from my family. You know, my grandparents, who did that. My grandfather was a farmer. He had to nurture his crops for them to produce. So the same thing, analogy applies in relationships; you have to nurture that relationship. And you know, it circled all the way back to, you know, our 40-year reunion now, and my classmates that are here and nurturing those relationships with those classmates over the years is important to me. I'm the connector within my class, or the nucleus. I mean, those are two nicknames that my classmates have given me: the Col. Connector and Nucleus, and I embrace those. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, that's wonderful. I know that you also mentor cadets. And I think my question for you, from the aspect of some of our listeners, is, did you seek out the cadets? Did they seek you out? How does that mentorship relationship start? Because you talked about how, like, for example, Gen. Field, you had that relationship years ago. That's kind of carried through. But how do you know when that mentorship is beginning? Michael Black I think both of those aspects, as you mentioned. Do they seek that? There are cadets that seek that based upon just what they've experienced and what they've learned. And then some of the cadets know people that I know, and so they've been referred to me, and all that. Some were — like their parents, I worked with their parents. I mean, particularly in the Class of 2023 there are three young ladies that I mentored in the Class of 2023 one whose father worked with me on the White House Communications Agency, one whose mother babysat my kids OK. And then one who's ROTC instructor in junior in high school was my first sergeant. So in those three instances, I was connected to those folks through relationship with either their parents or somebody that worked for me and that that kind of thing. And that was a neat thing to, you know, to be here. I did the march back with those young ladies, and then I connected those three young ladies who did not know each other at the march back, when we got back on the Terrazzo, I found all three of them and explained my relationship with each of them. And they were able to be connected throughout and two of them I actually commissioned, So that was really, really nice. And so, you know, seeking mentorship is, well, mentorship has just been important to me. I benefited from mentorship, and I want to return that favor. I am the chairman of the Air Force Cadet Officer Mentor Association, AFCOMA, whose foundation is mentorship, fellowship and scholarship, and so I'm passionate about mentorship and doing that. I've seen the benefits of it. People did it for me, and I think you can shorten the learning curve. I think you can just help folks along the way. So I'm very passionate about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, this has been amazing. I think there's two questions I have left for you. The first one being — and I think we've learned a lot about this along the way — but if you were to summarize, what is something you are doing every day to be better as a leader? Michael Black I think every day I take a deep look inside myself, and am I living and breathing my core values? And what am I doing to help the next generation? You know, trying to put that on my schedule, on my radar, that's important to me. And whether I'm at work with AFCEA, whether I'm out here at my 40th reunion, whether I'm on vacation, I always take the time to mentor folks and pass on that. I think that's something that's passionate for me. You mentioned, when we talked about the retirement ceremonies. I mean, I've done 20-plus since I retired. In fact, I have one in November, but it will be my 27th retirement ceremony since I retired. And those things are important to me. And so I reflect, I try to keep my fitness — my physical, spiritual and mental fitness, in balance every day so that I can be effective and operate at a peak performance at the drop of the hat. You know, being ready. And so that's important to me. So there's some self-analysis, and I do live and breathe the five F's. I think that's important. And I think I've proven to myself that that is something that is relatable, not only to my time in the military, but my time in the private sector, and now my time in a nonprofit. And I just continue to do that so self-reflection and really practicing particularly the fitness aspect of the five Fs. Naviere Walkewicz Wow, that's outstanding. And then you probably share this with your mentees. But what is something that you would help our aspiring leaders — those who are already in leadership roles in any facet of it — but what is something that they can do today so that they will be more effective as a leader? Michael Black So I think being aware that people are watching you and your actions. Even when you think that somebody is not watching, they are watching. And so they are trying to learn what to do next, and to be aware of that. And so I think, again, that goes with what you asked me first: What do I do every day. But also being aware of that, so that you can be that example to folks. And then take the time, have some pride in leaving the organization better than it was when you got there. I mean, it's a cliche, but I think I take a lot of pride in that. And then, when the team does good, everybody does good, so you shouldn't necessarily be out there for any kind of glory. That's going to come. But do it for the right reasons. And provide… give the people the tools, the resources and the environment to be successful. And in… I just take satisfaction when I see one of my mentees get squadron command, go do something like the current commander of the White House Communications Agency, Col. Kevin Childs. He was a captain and a major in the organization when I was there. Nothing makes me happier than to see my mentees excel. And then, in this particular instance, he's holding a job that I had, and we still talk. I mean, he had me come out there to speak to the unit about a month ago. And those things give me a lot of pride and satisfaction and confirmation that I am doing the right thing. And so I'm excited about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, I can say, from the time that I met you a few years ago, you are living what your five Fs. I see it every time you help champion others. Every time I'm around you I'm  energized. So this has been a true joy. Has there been anything that I haven't asked you that you would like to share with our listeners? Michael Black Well, I do want to say personally, thank you to you for all that you do and what the association is doing here. This Long Blue conversation, Long Blue Line — I think this is important to share. There's a Class of 1970 that's in the hotel with us, and I don't know, really, any of those folks, but when I see them walking around with their red hat on — that was their color — and I think about, “OK, 15 years before me.” And so I'm 62. These guys are, if I did the public math, right, 77, 78, maybe even older, depending upon what they did, and still out there doing things, and some of them here with their spouses and that kind of thing. I was just talking to one of the classmates this morning, I said, “You know, I wonder if we're going to be like this when our 55th reunion is,” and they were walking around, and most were in good health and able to do things. So that gives a lot of pride. But, what you're doing, what the rest of the folks here are doing, I think this is amazing. I love the new building, the studio that we're in. This is my first time in the new building, so I'm thankful for this opportunity, and just excited about what you guys do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, thank you so much for that. It's been an absolute pleasure having you on Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Well, I appreciate it. It's been an honor, and I'm glad you guys timed this for my '85 Best Alive reunion and in the new studio. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, wonderful. Well, as we bring today's conversation to a close, Michael left a reminder for us that stands to me. As a leader, you're always on, you're always being watched. You know your steady presence and deep empathy were forged in life's hardest moments, from guiding a young family through unimaginable loss to breaking the barriers at the highest levels of service to mentoring cadets who will carry forward the legacy of leadership. And then there's that framework he lived by, the five Fs of leadership. It is practical as it is powerful, family, fitness, flying mission, fairness and fun, each one a reminder that leadership is about balance grounding and the courage to keep perspective no matter the challenge. His story reminds us that true leaders create more leaders, and when we anchor ourselves in purpose, faith and these five Fs, we leave behind a legacy that lasts. Thank you for listening to Long Blue Leadership. I'm Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz. Until next time. KEYWORDS Michael Black, Air Force leadership, 5F leadership philosophy, military mentorship, leadership development, combat communication, White House Communications, Space Force, veteran leadership, empathetic leadership, military career progression, leadership principles, professional growth, organizational effectiveness, cadet mentoring, military communication strategy, leadership resilience, Air Force Academy graduate, leadership philosophy, team building, professional relationships.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

Show SummaryOn today's episode, feature a conversation Maryalice Morro, a Navy Veteran, Healthcare professional, and former Hospital Administrator for both the Navy and the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestMaryalice Morro combines her energy and relentless enthusiasm to motivate and build high-performing teams. She is a visionary leader recognized for strategic planning, innovation, financial stewardship and talent management. She delivers quality outcomes while meeting project and financial goals. She recognizes the strengths in others and inspires them to achieve and surpass their goals by mentoring, supporting and creating the vision for their success.Maryalice is currently a consultant and works with aspiring leaders through formal and informal coaching and mentoring. She is an adjunct faculty for the Citadel's undergraduate nursing program, and several of Villanova University's certificate programs. She is the Program Coordinator for the Anne W. McNulty Institute's Women's Leadership Development Certificate Program and led the multidisciplinary team in creating this program. She serves as teaching faculty for University of Pennsylvania's Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership track.Previously, Maryalice spent 35 years in government, with 29 years on active duty in the United States Navy, serving around the world in support of peacetime, humanitarian, and wartime missions. She was the Commanding Officer (CEO) of the Pensacola Naval Hospital and Chief of Staff for Navy Medicine East, serving 15 medical commands in the United States and abroad. She was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and was selected to serve as Director (CEO) for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, transforming an underperforming medical center into a vibrant healthcare center to meet the veterans' 21st century needs.Maryalice holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Villanova University, MSN from the Catholic University of America, MS from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and BSN from Villanova University. She is Board Certified by AACN as a Nurse Executive – Advanced.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeMaryalice Morro on LinkedInVillanova University Women's Leadership Development CertificatePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don't align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Does the US Navy have the right number and mix of amphibious ships, and are those ships being properly maintained?The Government Accountability Office's (GAO) recent report to Congress explored this topic in depth, and today's Midrats Podcast will delve into it further.From the summary of the report:Amphibious warfare ships are critical for Marine Corps missions, but the Navy has struggled to ensure they are available for operations and training. In some cases, ships in the amphibious fleet have not been available for years at a time. The Navy and Marine Corps are working to agree on a ship availability goal but have yet to complete a metrics-based analysis to support such a goal. Until the Navy completes this analysis, it risks jeopardizing its ability to align amphibious ship schedules with the Marine Corps units that deploy on them.As of March 2024, half of the amphibious fleet is in poor condition and these ships are not on track to meet their expected service lives.Our guests for the full hour to discuss the report and its implications will be two joint directors for the project, Shelby S. Oakley, Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, and Diana Maurer Director, Defense Capabilities and Management at GAO.ShowlinksGAO Report: AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FLEET Navy Needs to Complete Key Efforts to Better Ensure Ships Are Available for MarinesGAO Report: Navy Readiness: Actions Needed to Improve Support for Sailor-Led MaintenanceSummaryThe conversation delves into the critical state of the U.S. Navy's amphibious fleet, focusing on the challenges of ship maintenance, the role of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in assessing fleet readiness, and the ongoing controversy between the Navy and Marine Corps regarding ship availability. The discussion highlights the importance of metrics, accountability, and transparency in addressing these issues, as well as the need for a cultural shift within the Navy to prioritize maintenance and resource allocation effectively.TakeawaysMetrics and definitions of ship readiness need to be standardized.Cultural and bureaucratic challenges hinder effective maintenance practices.Accountability is essential for improving the Navy's operational readiness.Budgeting for maintenance is often deprioritized in favor of new acquisitions.Sailors are overworked and under-resourced, impacting their performance.The Navy must address root causes of maintenance issues to improve fleet readiness.Future leadership changes present an opportunity for reform in the Navy.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Context of the Discussion02:03: Understanding the GAO's Role in National Security09:35: Insights from the Fleet: Realities of Ship Maintenance14:49: Defining Ship Availability and Readiness18:15: The Need for Metrics and Accountability22:22: Challenges in Navy Bureaucracy and Culture30:04: Navigating Accountability in Navy Maintenance33:02: The Consequences of Deferred Maintenance36:53: Policy Challenges in Navy Maintenance43:09: Budgeting for Maintenance vs. New Acquisitions45:53: Cultural Attitudes Towards Manpower and Maintenance49:15: Realistic Expectations in Maintenance Planning54:34: Future Directions for Navy Reports and AccountabilityFull Guest BiosMs. Oakley is a Director in the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Contracting and National Security Acquisitions team. In her role, she oversees GAO's portfolio of work examining the most complex and expensive acquisitions within the federal government. Her portfolio includes Navy and Coast Guard Shipbuilding programs, DOD acquisition policy and oversight, and leading practices in product development. In addition, she is responsible for GAO's annual work to assess the cost, schedule, and performance of DOD's entire portfolio of major defense and middle-tier acquisition programs. Ms. Oakley previously served as a Director in GAO's Natural Resources and Environment team where she led teams reviewing a range of nuclear security, policy, and nonproliferation related issues. From 2004 to 2015, Ms. Oakley led teams reviewing the activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with a focus on helping NASA improve its acquisition management practices. Her reviews covered key aspects of NASA's operations, such as Space Shuttle workforce transition and sustainment of the International Space Station, as well as reviews of all major NASA systems including in-depth reviews of NASA's human spaceflight programs and the James Webb Space Telescope. Ms. Oakley earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington and Jefferson College.Ms. Maurer is a Director in the U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Defense Capabilities and Management team, where she currently leads GAO's independent oversight of sustainment and readiness across the military services and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Her recent work includes reviews of F-35 sustainment, Air Force and Army force generation, Navy ship maintenance, missile defense sustainment, Space Force readiness, and the mission capability of military aviation and surface ships. She has testified three dozen times before Congressional committees on a variety of issues including the F-35, military readiness, Navy ship maintenance, national drug control policy, and several DHS and DOJ management issues.Ms. Maurer was a Director in GAO's Homeland Security and Justice team from 2009-2017, where she led GAO's oversight of the federal prison system; the Secret Service, FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies; and DHS's efforts to build a unified department. She worked from 2008-2009 as an Acting Director in GAO's Natural Resource and Environment team. From 1993-2007, Ms. Maurer worked in GAO's International team, where she led reviews of a variety of international security issues including efforts to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Ms. Maurer began her GAO career in 1990 in GAO's Detroit Regional Office.Ms. Maurer has an M.S. in national resource strategy from the National Defense University where she was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Ms. Maurer also has an M.P.P in international public policy from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in international relations from Michigan State University.

#190: General Robert F. “Bob” Dees served for 31 years in the U.S. Army in a wide variety of command and staff positions culminating in his last three assignments as Assistant  Division Commander for Operations, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Commander,  Second Infantry Division, United States Forces Korea; and as Deputy Commanding General,  V (US/GE) Corps in Europe, concurrently serving as Commander, US-Israeli Combined Task  Force for Missile Defense. Bob is a graduate of numerous military schools including the  Command and General Staff College, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and the Royal College of Defence Studies in London. He has authored and taught Management Science topics in the Department of Engineering at West Point, as well as multiple Resilience courses at Liberty University. Following military retirement in January 2003, Bob served as a Microsoft Corporation executive; followed by leadership of a non-profit outreach to the military. He authored the  Resilience Trilogy (Resilient Warriors, Resilient Leaders, and Resilient Nations) and pioneered resilience programs for the military as Vice President for Military Outreach at Liberty University.  In the 2016 Presidential cycle, Bob served as National Security Advisor and Campaign Chairman for Dr. Ben Carson. Bob now heads Resilience God Style, a national movement to restore resilience to every area of American life, including recent publication of the Resilience  God Style book, study guide, video series, and training game (www.ResilienceGodStyle.com). Bob is a senior advisor for the newly formed Faith-based Veterans Support Alliance (FBVSA). Bob is also President of the National  Center for Healthy Veterans (www.HealthyVeterans.org) with the mission of “Returning Healthy  Veterans to America.” This broad and comprehensive Healthy Veteran initiative ranges from trauma recovery using best practices, faith-based programs to veteran microbusinesses which afford dignified work, skills training, and economic opportunity. Community is a critical element of the initiative, including veteran tiny home villages for formerly homeless Veterans and others.  While the Healthy Veteran initiative will help Veterans, the real winner is America with Healthy  Veterans positively impacting culture as role models for our youth, as experienced leaders in business, and as standard bearers in every walk of life. Bob speaks at numerous seminars and conferences, as well as commentary on national security, leadership, and resilience in a wide array of media, military, business and church venues. He was featured as one of 30 “Master Leaders” in America by noted author George  Barna and was awarded the Council for National Policy George Washington Military  Leadership Award in 2018.  For more on General Dees check out www.ResilienceGodStyle.com as well as www.HealthyVeterans.org Enjoy the show 

In this episode of the Govcon Giants podcast, we are honored to welcome Robert Schroder, the founder of SteerBridge. With a distinguished background that spans both military and private sectors, Rob's journey is a testament to the value of veteran leadership in federal projects. As a retired Marine Corps Harrier pilot, Rob has seamlessly transitioned his extensive operational, congressional, and acquisition experience into the private sector, founding SteerBridge with a mission to elevate the role of veterans. Rob's leadership extends beyond his company. He has served two terms as the Finance Chairman for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, showcasing his dedication to supporting the educational pursuits of Marines and their families. His commitment to the military community is further reflected in his roles on the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association board and the USAA advisory group. Rob's academic credentials are equally impressive. He holds a B.S. from the Naval Academy and M.S. degrees from both the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Marine Corps University. Adding to his robust educational background, Rob earned his M.B.A. from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a Global Supply Chain Management Certificate from the University of North Carolina's Kenan Flagler School of Business. Join us as Rob shares his insights on integrating veteran expertise into federal projects, the importance of leadership in both military and civilian spheres, and his vision for the future of SteerBridge. This episode is a deep dive into the experiences and strategies that have shaped a remarkable career dedicated to service and excellence. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robschroder/   Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steerbridge-strategies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true  Company Website:  https://www.steerbridge.com  

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.

Lt. Colonel Michael Aquino Joined the program, for a rare & insightful interview. Michael A. Aquino is a Lt. Colonel, Psychological Operations, U.S. Army (Ret.). He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University; Defense Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Agency; Foreign Service Institute, Department of State; U.S. Army Special Warfare Center (Special Forces (“Green Beret”)/Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs/Foreign Area Officer); U.S. Army Command & General Staff College; U.S. Army Intelligence School, and U.S. Army Space Institute.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaeldecon/support

Meet Rob, a seasoned leader with a rich background spanning over 25 years across military and private sectors. His journey began as a Marine Corps Harrier pilot, and today, as the founder of SteerBridge, he leverages his extensive leadership experience to elevate Veterans within the private sector by integrating their expertise into federal projects. Rob seamlessly merges his operational, congressional, and acquisition skills honed in the Marines with his managerial triumphs at the US Chamber of Commerce, ensuring SteerBridge delivers impactful outcomes for its clients. Beyond his professional commitments, Rob actively contributes to causes close to his heart, serving as the Finance Chairman for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and having previously held positions on the boards of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) and USAA's Advisory Board. His academic prowess is equally impressive, boasting a B.S. from the Naval Academy, M.S. degrees from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Marine Corps University, and an M.B.A. from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, supplemented by a Global Supply Chain Management Certificate from the University of North Carolina's Kenan Flagler School of Business. Rob, alongside his wife Debbie, calls Northern Virginia home where they nurture their family of four children.Check out our channel for more podcast episodes! Don't forget to follow us on our socials too to learn more tips to START, GROW and SCALE your business.https://blueskybizconsulting.com/  https://www.facebook.com/blueskybizconsulting  https://www.instagram.com/blueskybizconsulting/Don't forget to learn more about Rob and his work at:http://www.steerbridge.com/ Follow him at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robschroder/ Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steerbridge-strategies/ 

General Vallely rejoins the program to discuss Mindwar or 6th generation warfare and how it's being used to manipulate all of us. We also discuss his 7 day plan to end the drug/cartel problem at the border and the peace deal he is forging between Russia and Ukraine. You can learn more about General Vallely at https://standupamericaus.org/     Mentioned in the show: Protect your IRA and other assets, contact info@MilesFranklin.com - Tell them "Sarah Sent Me" and get the best service and prices in the country. Save 70% today on Belly Juice and start seeing your fat dissolve! Learn more at https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=sarahwesta&vendor=lbjuice Consider subscribing: Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sarah_westall See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio     See video on Bastyon | Bitchute | Rumble | Odysee | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.tv     General Vallely Bio MG Paul E. Vallely was born in DuBois, PA and served a distinguished career of 31 years in the US Army before he retired as Deputy Commanding General, US Army Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1992. General Vallely graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and earned his commission in the Army in 1961. General Vallely is a graduate of the Infantry School, Ranger and Airborne Schools, Jumpmaster School, the Command and General Staff School, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and the Army War College. His combat service in Vietnam included positions as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer, military advisor, and aide-de-camp. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological Operations, and Civil-Military Operations. After serving in two combat tours in Vietnam, he also served in several other overseas theaters in Europe and Pacific Rim countries. Vallely served on US security assistance missions and on civilian-military relations tours in Europe, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Turkey, Israel, Indonesia, and Central America. He has served as a consultant to the Commanding General of the Special Operations Command as well as the DOD Anti-Drug and Counter-Terrorism Task Forces. He also designed and developed the Host-Nation Support Program in the Pacific for the DOD and the State Department. MG Vallely has been on radio and television for many years, most notably serving as the senior military analyst for the Fox News Channel from 2001-2008. He is a guest lecturer on multiple issues including national security, international politics, economics, strategic planning, US foreign policy, and the Global War against Radical Islam and other threats to America. He and LTG Thomas McInerney co-authored the book, “Endgame” – “Blueprint for Victory for Winning the War on Terror.” MG Vallely conducts an average of 4-6 national radio/TV show interviews per week and is well known for his published articles and talks on National Security and domestic issues. He will publish two new books in 2022, “America's Endgame for the 21st Century” and “The Reality Prism”. Vallely is the Founder of Nemo Arms Inc. of Boise, Idaho and is the Chairman of Stand Up America US Foundation. He also chairs the Legacy National Security Advisory Group and is a founding member of the Citizens' Commission on National Security.  He led fact finding missions into the Syria with his team, once traveling deep inside the Syrian war zone to Aleppo. Additionally, during that period, he co-chaired two separate delegations to Cairo, Egypt to meet with President El-Sisi and his senior staff.  During a speaking engagement in Moscow in 2017, he facilitated the first meeting between Putin and Trump.

Camp Lejeune Command: Commander's Notes 1992-1995 by Kenneth D. Dunn“Camp Lejeune Command” describes Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Dunn's life as an Artillery Battalion Commander at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina during the early 1990's. The book starts the summer before the family moves to Jacksonville, NC while still stationed at Fort Monmouth, NJ. Dunn describes his daily activities and the feelings associated with those activities, while commanding 5th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division. This is a great read about command, family and of course, the United States Marine Corps.Kenneth D. Dunn is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Upon his graduation from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1974, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant and served in the U. S. Marine Corps for 30 years, retiring in July 2004. He served as an artillery officer and commanded 5th Battalion, 10th Marines, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1993-95, and Weapons Training Battalion, Quantico, Virginia, 1998-2000. From 2001-2003, he served as the Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan. In retirement, Dr. Dunn has worked as a civilian analyst at Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps. He now serves in the Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps.Dr. Dunn earned two masters degrees: one in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University (1978), the other in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University (1996), as well as a Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University (2008). He is a graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College (1987) and the National War College (1996). Dr. Dunn also served as an instructor at Amphibious Warfare School (1984-86) and as Professor of Military Strategy and Land Combat Systems, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University (1996-98).His present position is the Director, Marine Corps Leadership Seminar which is an outreach effort to showcase Marine Corps Leadership to select, diverse colleges and universities in the United States. Leadership seminars have been conducted in Atlanta, St. Louis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Houston, Richmond and Seattle. In 2012, Dr. Dunn began and continues to work as an Adjunct Professor, Marine Corps University, teaching Command and Staff College students. In 2018, Dr. Dunn developed an elective for Command and Staff College, “Marine Corps Great Leaders: Montford Point Forward.” He subsequently prepared that same course for the College of Distance Education and Training in 2019 for on-line distribution.He is a life member of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Marine Corps Association, the National Naval Officers Association and the Montford Point Marine Association.Dr. Dunn is married to the former Connie Brandford of Annapolis, Maryland. They have three children and two grandchildren, all of whom live in Northern Virginia.He enjoys reading, writing, American history, sports, coaching and family-related activities. He published an article, Predeployment Training Lessons, in the January, 2006 edition of the Marine Corps Gazette and Marine Corps Total Force System: The Gold Standard in the June 2010 edition.Dr. Dunn published his first book, Camp Lejeune Command: Commander's Notes 1992 – 1995, in May 2015.Dr. Dunn was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame, Boys and Girls Clubs of America in May 2011.https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Lejeune-Command-Commanders-1992-1995/dp/1491857625https://readingglassbooks.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/51123rgb.mp3 

Episode 59: MindWar Lt. Colonel Michael Aquino Joined the program, for a very in depth interview from past to present.  Michael A. Aquino is a Lt. Colonel, Psychological Operations, U.S. Army (Ret.). He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University; Defense Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Agency; Foreign Service Institute, Department of State; U.S. Army Special Warfare Center (Special Forces (“Green Beret”)/Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs/Foreign Area Officer); U.S. Army Command & General Staff College; U.S. Army Intelligence School, and U.S. Army Space Institute. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michaeldecon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michaeldecon/support

-Recorded on 09.19.2022. Admiral Linda L. Fagan assumed the duties as the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard on June 1st, 2022. As Commandant, she oversees all global Coast Guard operations and 42,000 active-duty, 7,000 reserve, and 8,700 civilian personnel, as well as the support of 21,000 Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers. She previously served as the 32nd Vice Commandant. Prior flag assignments include Commander, Pacific Area, and Commander, Coast Guard Defense Force West; Deputy Commandant for Operations, Policy, and Capability; Commander, First Coast Guard District; and a joint assignment as Deputy Director of Operations for Headquarters, United States Northern Command. Admiral Fagan has served on all seven continents, from the snows of Ross Island, Antarctica to the heart of Africa, from Tokyo to Geneva, and in many ports along the way. Operational tours include Commander, Sector New York, more than 15 years as a Marine Inspector, and sea duty in USCGC POLAR STAR, a 399 ft heavy polar icebreaker. Staff assignments include Executive Assistant to the Commandant and Vice Commandant, and Division Chief of the Foreign and Offshore Compliance Office. Possessing extensive interagency as well as intergovernmental experience, Admiral Fagan has worked with both the International Maritime Organization and International Labor Organization on flag state and port state issues. This work includes the development of the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS), and the Consolidated Maritime Labor Convention. Admiral Fagan holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a Master of Science in Marine Affairs degree from the University of Washington, and a Master in National Resource Strategy degree from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. She has earned numerous personal and team awards during her 37 years of Coast Guard service. Admiral Fagan is the longest serving active duty Marine Safety Officer and holds the distinction of being the Coast Guard's first-ever Gold Ancient Trident. Our guest host was our Class 61 President, USCG CDR Amanda Ramassini. Produced and Edited by Frieda Garcia Castellanos

Episode 88: Wandering Soul Lt. Colonel Michael Aquino Joined the program, for a rare & insightful interview. Michael A. Aquino is a Lt. Colonel, Psychological Operations, U.S. Army (Ret.). He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University; Defense Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Agency; Foreign Service Institute, Department of State; U.S. Army Special Warfare Center (Special Forces (“Green Beret”)/Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs/Foreign Area Officer); U.S. Army Command & General Staff College; U.S. Army Intelligence School, and U.S. Army Space Institute. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michaeldecon/message

Joining us today are Will and Catherine Ostick, foreign service officers within U.S. Department of State and UGA Grady School of Journalism college sweethearts! Will is a career Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State. He has served as Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Consulate in Kabul, U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, Director for the Office of Brazilian and Southern Cone Affairs for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and as information officer at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, to name a few of his exotic posts from around the globe. He graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens with a BA in journalism and holds a Masters Degree in international commerce and policy from George Mason University. He is also a graduate of the Industrial College of Armed Forces with a Masters Degree in national resource strategy.Catherine is also a graduate of UGA with a Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism, and a Master's in Physical Education and taught P.E. and Spanish for over 10 years. She too has held various positions alongside Will within the U.S. Department of State. Currently, she is the Consular Assistant with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and prior to that as a Community Liaison Office Coordinator in Kabul, Afghanistan. Together they established 2 of UGA's more exotic alumni chapters – the first in Kabul and the second in Mexico City!Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Podcasts

GUEST OVERVIEW: Paul E. Vallely, Major General, US Army (ret) was born in DuBois, Pa. He retired in 1991 from the US Army as Deputy Commanding General, US Army, Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. General Vallely graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned in the Army in 1961 serving a distinguishing career of 32 years in the Army. General Vallely is a graduate of the Infantry School, Ranger and Airborne Schools, Jumpmaster School, the Command and General Staff School, The Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College. His combat service in Vietnam included positions as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer, military advisor and aide-de-camp. He has over fifteen (15) years experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations. He served in many overseas theaters to include Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries as well as two combat tours in Vietnam. He has served on US security assistance missions on civilian-military relations to Europe, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Central America with in-country experience in Indonesia, Columbia, El Salvador, Panama, Honduras and Guatemala. He has served as a consultant to the Commanding General of the Special Operations Command as well as the DOD Anti-Drug and Counter -Terrorist Task Forces. He also designed and developed the Host-Nation Support Program in the Pacific for DOD and the State Department. He has in-country security assistance – experience in Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, El Salvador, Columbia and Indonesia in the development of civil-military relations interfacing with senior level military and civilian leadership. General Vallely has been a military analyst on television and radio for over ten years. He is also a guest lecturer on National Security, international political, economic issues, strategic planning matters and the Global War against Radical Islam and other threats to America. He and LTG Thomas McInerney authored the book, “Endgame” – Blueprint for Victory for Winning the War on Terror”, “Warfooting” and “Baghdad Ablaze”. He is a member and founder of the Iran Policy Committee. He is the Chairman of the Stand Up America. He was the senior military analyst for the Fox News Channel from 2000 -2007. General Vallely conducts an average of 4-6 national radio show interviews per week and is well known for his published articles on a multitude of subjects and issues. He and his wife, Marian, are the co-trustees of the Scott Vallely Soldiers Memorial Fund and reside in Montana. He and Mrs. Vallely are deeply involved in state and local issues as well as supporting a multitude of community events and activities. GUEST WEBSITE: https://standupamericaus.org/about-sua/general-vallely/ 

Major General Paul Vallely (retired) is an activist, analyst, and informant. Having been called "America's General," he is the chairman for Stand Up America US Foundation (standupamericaus.org). He retired in 1991 from the US Army as Deputy Commanding General, US Army, Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. General Vallely graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned in the Army in 1961 serving a distinguishing career of 32 years in the Army. General Vallely is a graduate of the Infantry School, Ranger and Airborne Schools, Jumpmaster School, the Command and General Staff School, The Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College. His combat service in Vietnam included positions as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer, military advisor and aide-de-camp. He has over fifteen (15) years experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations. He served in many overseas theaters to include Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries as well as two combat tours in Vietnam. He has served on US security assistance missions on civilian-military relations to Europe, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Central America with in-country experience in Indonesia, Columbia, El Salvador, Panama, Honduras and Guatemala. He has served as a consultant to the Commanding General of the Special Operations Command as well as the DOD Anti-Drug and Counter -Terrorist Task Forces. He also designed and developed the Host-Nation Support Program in the Pacific for DOD and the State Department. He has in-country security assistance – experience in Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, El Salvador, Columbia and Indonesia in the development of civil-military relations interfacing with senior level military and civilian leadership. General Vallely has been a military analyst on television and radio for over ten years. He is also a guest lecturer on National Security, international political, economic issues, strategic planning matters and the Global War against Radical Islam and other threats to America. He and LTG Thomas McInerney authored the book, “Endgame” – Blueprint for Victory for Winning the War on Terror”, “Warfooting” and “Baghdad Ablaze”. He is a member and founder of the Iran Policy Committee. He is the Chairman of the Stand Up America. He was the senior military analyst for the Fox News Channel from 2000 -2007. General Vallely conducts an average of 4-6 national radio show interviews per week and is well known for his published articles on a multitude of subjects and issues. He and his wife, Marian, are the co-trustees of the Scott Vallely Soldiers Memorial Fund and reside in Montana. He and Mrs. Vallely are deeply involved in state and local issues as well as supporting a multitude of community events and activities.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - There's been a shift off our foundation that is slowing destroying the great experiment known as the United States of America. Is there a way back or have we gone too far?We'll discuss this and more with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - As we begin a new year, it's critical that we start by looking at the condition we are now in…are we truly free-er than we were in 2021? 2019? Or do we look more like Communist China with freedoms being taken under the guise of a flu?We'll discuss this and more with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - What was conspiracy theory yesterday has become reality in a stunning manner across the globe. How did we get here and is there a way out of the grip of the tyranny now upon us?We'll discuss this and more with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - In just 9 months, Biden has succeeded to put the economy in a death spiral and illegally given us open borders and is causing a supply crisis. Where is this headed?We'll discuss this and more with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - Is China taking full advantage of the Bagram Air base Biden left for them? And, with the disastrous condition Biden has created in almost 10 month in DC, is there something that the freedom loving American can do, as the Tea party before them?We'll discuss this and more with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Thank you so much for joining us! It's a true honor to get to speak with Dr. Don Huber Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University. You'll want to read Dr. Huber's full bio in the show notes. He is a pioneer in his field, his experience, knowledge, and understanding of plant pathology and physiology is simply remarkable. The AgEmerge podcast is committed to asking tough questions and seeking solutions. The work Dr. Huber began stemmed from one question he wanted to answer, “why crop rotation has such a dramatic effect on many of the plant diseases.” That one question lead to over 55 years of research into the study of soil, microbial ecology, microbial interactions, parasite relationships, and nutrient disease relationships. In 1997 and again in 2001 Monte heard Dr. Huber speak on several topics including glyphosate, which spurred Monte on to eliminate glyphosate from his own farm. Dr. Huber's Bio Dr. Don M. Huber, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Idaho (1957, 1959), a Ph-D from Michigan State University (1963), and is a graduate of the US Army Command & General Staff College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and National Security Program. He was Cereal Pathologist at the University of Idaho for 8 years before joining the Department of Botany & Plant Pathology at Purdue University in 1971. His agricultural research for the past 55 years has focused on the epidemiology and control of soilborne plant pathogens with emphasis on microbial ecology, cultural and biological controls, nutrient-disease interactions, pesticide-disease interactions, physiology of host-parasite relationships, and techniques for rapid microbial identification. Dr. Huber has had several concurrent careers including 14 years as a professional labor-relations conciliator with 7 years of service on the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board as a Mediator/Fact-Finder/Conciliator. He retired in 1995 as Associate Director of the Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center (Colonel Retired, U.S. Army) (now the National Center for Medical Intelligence, NCMI) after 41+ years of active and reserve military service during which time he also commanded A strategic Medical Intelligence Detachment for 8 years with the US Army Medical Intelligence and Information Agency and Office of the Surgeon General. Dr. Huber is a past Chairman of the USDA-APS National Plant Disease Recovery System; a member of the US Threat Pathogens Committee; former member of the Advisory Board for the Office of Technology Assessment, U.S. Congress (now Congressional Research Service); and Global Epidemiology and Quadripartite Medical Working Groups of the Office of the US Surgeon General (OTSG). He is author or co-author of over 300 journal articles, Experiment Station Bulletins, book chapters and review articles; five books, and 84 special invited publications; and an active scientific reviewer; speaker; consultant to academia, industry, and government; and international research cooperator. Got questions you want answered? Send them our way and we'll do our best to research and find answers. Know someone you think would be great on the AgEmerge 2021 stage or on the podcast? Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm We'd love to hear from you!

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - Thanks to the dangerous buffoonery of Joe Biden, we are watching a terrorist coup of Afghanistan. Who can stop the Taliban now?We'll discuss this and more with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

FlightSafety International, a Berkshire Hathaway company Ron was named the President, FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC), in January 2014. FSSC provides turnkey aircrew training systems (ATS) and contractor logistics support (CLS) to its military customers. It includes aircrew training, courseware, advanced technology training devices, computer based training workstations and support for simulators at 18 U.S. military bases. Current programs include the development and fielding of the ATS for the new KC-46 aircraft., CLS for T-1 and T-38 training devices, instruction and CLS for KDAM ATARS (special operations) and the KC-10. Ron joined the FlightSafety International team as the Director of Military Business Development, FlightSafety Simulation, in October 2011. His responsibilities included finding first-class training and simulation solutions for its military customers. This covered the spectrum from part-task trainers to high fidelity, full flight simulators. He was then named as the Vice President of FSSC in October 2013. He previously served in the U.S Air Force obtaining the rank of Major General. He commanded the first squadron operating the new C-17, a C-141 operations group and a KC-135 air refueling wing. He also led the Air Force's center that directed worldwide flights of its fleet of 800 cargo and tanker aircraft – about one takeoff every 90 seconds. Ron's interagency experience includes international contingency planning as the senior Air Force officer at the Department of State. His Pentagon experience includes planning and budgeting about $30 billion to support Air Force logistics. He also ran the Air Force's accredited Staff College. Finally, Ron's Air Force career culminated with leading 17th Air Force which directed all Air Force activities in Africa to include anti-terrorism, anti-piracy and disaster relief operations. Ron has about 4,800 hours as a pilot and instructor flying C-141A/B, C-17A, KC-135R (Boeing 707) and C-21 (Lear 35) aircraft. His formal education includes a degree in Engineering Mechanics from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a master's degree in Business Administration from Webster University a degree from Air Command and Staff College and a master's degree from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Ron also attended the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, and the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - The people of Cuba, in defiance of their draconian leaders, have taken to the streets to cry out for freedom. Will the western world, living in freedom, heed their cries?We'll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - Our southern border is a disaster and is threatening our very survival. Is there anyway to stop the most dangerous threat, the cartels?We'll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - The Biden Regime continues to endanger our national security with his Obama-like policies. Will the GOP finally take a stand to save this nation?We'll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - 185 generals and admirals, who signed an open letter to Americans called FlagOfficers4America, due to the massive response by Americans, have developed a plan of action for citizens to save the Republic.We'll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years' experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Joining Audrey for this REELTalk Special Edition - If we didn’t know better, we’d think the CCP were OCD (obsessive compulsive). But whether communists have OCD or not, the behavior is the same…they work relentlessly to control everything. And they will control us, if we let them. The question is, after all we have endured for the past year, will we let them?We’ll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

During this episode, Mr. Phil Chudoba discusses technology acquisition at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Our conversation covers NGA’s mission, how NGA facilitates operations in the information environments, as well as NGA’s “moonshot” initiative. Link to full show notes Guest Bio: Mr. Phillip C. Chudoba serves as the Associate Director for Capabilities, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. In this capacity, he is responsible for defining the strategic direction of the agency and implementing that strategy. He provides oversight, synchronization, guidance, and development of NGA, National System for Geospatial Intelligence, and Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence strategic direction, future resource programming, capabilities planning, and oversees acquisition, innovation, research, and the adoption of new technologies supporting GEOINT requirements. In his prior position, Mr. Chudoba was Director of the GEOINT Enterprise Directorate. Previously, he served as the Assistant Director of Intelligence, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, from 2010 to 2018. Mr. Chudoba served as a U.S. Marine from 1980 to 2010, first as a Marine Infantryman before being commissioned, and then as an Intelligence Officer until his retirement as a Colonel. He commanded the 3rd Force Imagery Interpretation Unit during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and commanded the 1st Intelligence Battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He participated in several major Joint Task Force operations, including Operations Deny Flight, Joint Endeavor, Deliberate Guard, and Guardian Retrieval. In addition, he completed numerous intelligence assignments in the Marine Division and the Marine Aircraft Wing. While assigned to the Deputy Directorate for Crisis Operations (J-2) at the Pentagon, he served as the Operations Officer for the National Intelligence Support Team. In later assignments, Mr. Chudoba managed all Marine Corps intelligence capability requirements as Director, Intelligence Integration Division, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and he subsequently managed the entire acquisition portfolio of Marine Corps intelligence capabilities as the Program Manager for Intelligence Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command. Mr. Chudoba earned his baccalaureate degree in Political Science/Soviet and East European Studies from Rutgers University, and earned graduate degrees from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Marine Corps University, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (now The Eisenhower School). He is an alumnus of the Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting, and is a former Associate Dean for Warfighting Studies at Marine Corps Command and Staff College. He also is a DAWIA Level 3 Certified Program Manager and an All-Marine Athlete. Mr. Chudoba’s distinctions include the Presidential Rank Award, the National Military Intelligence Association John T. Hughes Award, and numerous military decorations. 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.

With the dictatorial behavior of Resident Biden, ruling by fiat…is all hope lost for our Republic? Or does there remain great hope for our Republic still, despite the current milieu?We’ll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

So Biden is not in occupation 2 months and he’s already instigating conflicts. Will his bombing in Syria cause problems for the US? And, Sec. Austin is purging our military of “extremists”. Sounds more like the Third Reich than the US Military. What’s really going on?We’ll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

REELTalk Radio Special Edition - We’re involved in a cognitive war…a war on the minds and hearts of a free people. And we can no longer remain complacent but must go on the offense before all is lost.We’ll discuss this in more depth with Major General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

We’re going to take a look at the aftermath of Jan. 6th where the GOP died and the Dems robbed the American people of the country. Where does this leave patriots going forward?We’ll discuss this in more depth with General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

REELTalk Special Edition: 9 PM ET Canada 2020 - Canada & The CCP with Major General Paul Vallely The CCP’s tentacles continue to squeeze our neighbor to the north: Canada. And this will continue to shock you but we believe you should know…We’ll discuss this in more depth with General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

General Paul Vallely joins the program to discuss the election coup and the ongoing Cyberwar against the American people. He shares his intelligence on China and how their grip on our major institutions is a clear and present danger. You can see more of his analysis and ongoing work at StandUpAmericaUS.org/ C60Complete Black Seed Oil & Curcumin Gel Capsules - Proven 200x more effective than Vitamin C! See the exclusive extra interviews by Joining Patreon or at SarahWestall.tv and watch on Roku, Apple TV, Google TV and more Consider supporting this channel by joining Patreon at Patreon.com/SarahWestall - See interview exclusives, receive discount coupons, and more! Sign up for my newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Odysee, Bitchute and other platforms @ SarahWestall.com/Subscribe       See the full video on Odysee or Bitchute   See more information on great products, including the C60 BlackSeed Oil Gel Caps, Defytime Telomere Lengthening, and much more @ http://SarahWestall.com/Shop   General Paul Vallely Biography Paul E. Vallely, Major General, US Army (ret) was born in DuBois, Pa. He retired in 1991 from the US Army as Deputy Commanding General, US Army, Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. General Vallely graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned in the Army in 1961 serving a distinguishing career of 32 years in the Army. General Vallely is a graduate of the Infantry School, Ranger and Airborne Schools, Jumpmaster School, the Command and General Staff School, The Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College. His combat service in Vietnam included positions as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer, military advisor and aide-de-camp. He has over fifteen (15) years experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations. He served in many overseas theaters to include Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries as well as two combat tours in Vietnam. He has served on US security assistance missions on civilian-military relations to Europe, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Central America with in-country experience in Indonesia, Columbia, El Salvador, Panama, Honduras and Guatemala. He has served as a consultant to the Commanding General of the Special Operations Command as well as the DOD Anti-Drug and Counter -Terrorist Task Forces. He also designed and developed the Host-Nation Support Program in the Pacific for DOD and the State Department. He has in-country security assistance – experience in Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, El Salvador, Columbia and Indonesia in the development of civil-military relations interfacing with senior level military and civilian leadership. General Vallely has been a military analyst on television and radio for over ten years. He is also a guest lecturer on National Security, international political, economic issues, strategic planning matters and the Global War against Radical Islam and other threats to America. He and LTG Thomas McInerney authored the book, “Endgame” – Blueprint for Victory for Winning the War on Terror”, “Warfooting” and “Baghdad Ablaze”. He is a member and founder of the Iran Policy Committee. He is the Chairman of the Stand Up America. He was the senior military analyst for the Fox News Channel from 2000 -2007. General Vallely conducts an average of 4-6 national radio show interviews per week and is well known for his published articles on a multitude of subjects and issues. He and his wife, Marian, are the co-trustees of the Scott Vallely Soldiers Memorial Fund and reside in Montana. He and Mrs. Vallely are deeply involved in state and local issues as well as supporting a multitude of community events and activities.    

General Paul Vallely joins the program to discuss the election coup and the ongoing Cyberwar against the American people. He shares his intelligence on China and how their grip on our major institutions is a clear and present danger. You can see more of his analysis and ongoing work at StandUpAmericaUS.org/ C60Complete Black Seed Oil & Curcumin Gel Capsules - Proven 200x more effective than Vitamin C! See the exclusive extra interviews by Joining Patreon or at SarahWestall.tv and watch on Roku, Apple TV, Google TV and more Consider supporting this channel by joining Patreon at Patreon.com/SarahWestall - See interview exclusives, receive discount coupons, and more! Sign up for my newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Odysee, Bitchute and other platforms @ SarahWestall.com/Subscribe       See the full video on Odysee or Bitchute   See more information on great products, including the C60 BlackSeed Oil Gel Caps, Defytime Telomere Lengthening, and much more @ http://SarahWestall.com/Shop   General Paul Vallely Biography Paul E. Vallely, Major General, US Army (ret) was born in DuBois, Pa. He retired in 1991 from the US Army as Deputy Commanding General, US Army, Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. General Vallely graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned in the Army in 1961 serving a distinguishing career of 32 years in the Army. General Vallely is a graduate of the Infantry School, Ranger and Airborne Schools, Jumpmaster School, the Command and General Staff School, The Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College. His combat service in Vietnam included positions as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer, military advisor and aide-de-camp. He has over fifteen (15) years experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations. He served in many overseas theaters to include Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries as well as two combat tours in Vietnam. He has served on US security assistance missions on civilian-military relations to Europe, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Central America with in-country experience in Indonesia, Columbia, El Salvador, Panama, Honduras and Guatemala. He has served as a consultant to the Commanding General of the Special Operations Command as well as the DOD Anti-Drug and Counter -Terrorist Task Forces. He also designed and developed the Host-Nation Support Program in the Pacific for DOD and the State Department. He has in-country security assistance – experience in Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, El Salvador, Columbia and Indonesia in the development of civil-military relations interfacing with senior level military and civilian leadership. General Vallely has been a military analyst on television and radio for over ten years. He is also a guest lecturer on National Security, international political, economic issues, strategic planning matters and the Global War against Radical Islam and other threats to America. He and LTG Thomas McInerney authored the book, “Endgame” – Blueprint for Victory for Winning the War on Terror”, “Warfooting” and “Baghdad Ablaze”. He is a member and founder of the Iran Policy Committee. He is the Chairman of the Stand Up America. He was the senior military analyst for the Fox News Channel from 2000 -2007. General Vallely conducts an average of 4-6 national radio show interviews per week and is well known for his published articles on a multitude of subjects and issues. He and his wife, Marian, are the co-trustees of the Scott Vallely Soldiers Memorial Fund and reside in Montana. He and Mrs. Vallely are deeply involved in state and local issues as well as supporting a multitude of community events and activities.    

As we’ve been covering the activity of the Chinese Communist Party or the CCP in the US…we’re about to discover the CCP’s tentacles in our neighbor to the north: Canada. And this will be a shocker…We’ll discuss this in more depth with General Paul Vallely…Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

REELTalk Special Edition: 8 PM ET Election 2020 - The Consequences with Major General Paul Vallely Time is of the essence for our Republic…the choices are clear. The communist leanings of Joe Biden and the Democrat party…or…the free market…free speech…Greatness of America that our ancestors dreamt for us all, with President Donald Trump. What are the consequences if the former wins?We'll discuss this in depth with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Key Points: Data protection, network security, and Cyber Security Awareness MonthProgress made by U.S. corporations/municipalities to better prepare and defend themselves against cyber-attacks  Election security and disinformation campaigns designed to undermine the confidence in our electoral systemBy volume, China conducts the most disinformation attacksNation states including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea and the great power competitionRising China: cyber, AI/machine learning, quantum computing, and threats to critical infrastructureGlobal risks to data and implementation of 5GRecidivist Russia: cyber capabilities and their desire to be viewed as a global superpower Russia has the most sophisticated cyber capabilities  Revolutionary Iran: U.S. financial sector viewed as the center of power and likelihood of a more destructive cyber-attackU.S. policy towards cyber-attacks against our interestsCyber criminals and digital currenciesRisk to global supply chains Lieutenant General (Ret.) Vincent R. Stewart is an Academy Securities’ Advisory Board Member. Lieutenant General Stewart served in the United States Marine Corps for over 35 years. He most recently served as Deputy Commander, U.S. Cyber Command. Prior to this assignment, Lieutenant General Stewart served as the 20th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. A native of Chicago, Illinois, by way of Kingston, Jamaica, Lieutenant General Stewart graduated from Western Illinois University, earning his commission in 1981. He has served as an armor officer and subsequently as a signal’s intelligence and intelligence officer, commanding at every level. Lieutenant General Stewart earned master’s degrees in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, Newport, R.I. and in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, Washington, D.C. Lieutenant General Stewart’s military decorations include: the Defense Superior Service Medal; the Legion of Merit with one gold star; the Bronze Star; the Meritorious Service Medal with one gold star; the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with two gold stars; the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; the Combat Action Ribbon; the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal; and various unit awards. Peter Tchir is head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities. He has 25 years in the industry focusing on fixed income. He has traded and structured products ranging from complex transactions, junk bonds, liquid CDS indices, and ETFs. This background helps bring a unique frame of reference to his market strategies and analysis. It helps him focus on what is relevant for the here and now for investors and issuers. He has worked closely with a wide range of investors and portfolio managers since he established TF Market Advisors as an independent firm in 2010. He is regularly quoted in the media for his views on the macro outlook and fixed income strategies. His expertise provides insight into risk, identifying opportunities on a global macro basis, with an emphasis on fixed income. As the Head of Macro Strategy, Peter communicates these opportunities and approaches effectively to customers. Peter received a B.S. in mathematics and computer sciences from the University of Waterloo and an MBA with distinction from Vanderbilt University, where he also won the Matt Wiggington Leadership Award for outstanding performance in finance. 

REELTalk Special Edition: 8 PM ET Eyes On China - National Security with Major General Paul Vallely We’re beginning the Eyes on China series where we’ll be digging deeper into the workings of the CCP in the US and exposing it for all to see.We'll discuss this and more with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

We’re beginning the Eyes on China series where we’ll be digging deeper into the workings of the CCP in the US and exposing it for all to see.We'll discuss this and more with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

The CCP, in its demonic and infantile behavior against the US, has now targeted Brazil to draw them away from their alliance with America. Will Brazil’s Bolsonaro awaken to the danger of trading with these tyrants of Asia? We'll discuss this and more with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

New York-based Global Service Center for Quitting the CCP boldly launched an on-line petition www.EndCCP.com: Eliminate the Demon Chinese Communist Party. Is the tide turning against the CCP?We'll discuss this and more with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

W. Cleon Skousen, author of The Five Thousand Year Leap, wrote: "The United States has a manifest destiny to be an example and a blessing in sharing and promoting the principles of liberty." Is this precisely why the enemies of freedom, like the CCP and their ilk now destroying major cities in America, are targeting: Freedom itself? We'll discuss this and more with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

For almost 4 decades, the CCP has used worldwide integration and economic enticements to bring other countries under the Communist Party’s sway. The CCP's tentacles reach far beyond China’s borders politically, economic, culturally, and academically. Is the CCP or Chinese Communist Party waging a stealth war on the US through their relationship with Academia in the US?We'll discuss this with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

This is the second of a two-part interview with Major General John Pletcher. In this episode of Office Call, Lt Col John Forbes finishes his interview with Maj Gen John Pletcher.   General Pletcher is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. He is responsible for planning and directing the formulation and execution of the Air Force's budgets totaling more than $160 billion annually. He leads a staff of military and civilian financial managers who develop, integrate, justify and defend Air Force resource requests to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Office of Management and Budget and Congress. He manages and executes funding that supports military operations and Air Force priorities at the direction of the Secretary of Defense and Congress.   General Pletcher received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and was commissioned through the ROTC program in 1988. His Air Force experience includes financial management and comptroller assignments in an Air Force research laboratory, deployed environment, wing level, major command and the Pentagon. He has commanded at the squadron and group level, as well as in the deployed arena. He has served in all three Air Force financial management disciplines, starting out as an accounting and finance officer, before attending the Air Force Institute of Technology Cost Analysis program, and then served in budget assignments at both the major command and Air Staff level. General Pletcher is a 2006 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Prior to this assignment, he was the Comptroller, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

In this episode of Office Call, Lt Col John Forbes interviews Maj Gen John Pletcher, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. This is the second of a series of interviews where we have conversations with senior leaders from the Air Force Financial Management community to get to know them better as individuals, gain insights into lessons learned from their successes, as well as challenges they have overcome. General Pletcher is responsible for planning and directing the formulation and execution of the Air Force's budgets totaling more than $160 billion annually. He leads a staff of military and civilian financial managers who develop, integrate, justify and defend Air Force resource requests to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Office of Management and Budget and Congress. He manages and executes funding that supports military operations and Air Force priorities at the direction of the Secretary of Defense and Congress. General Pletcher received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and was commissioned through the ROTC program in 1988. His Air Force experience includes financial management and comptroller assignments in an Air Force research laboratory, deployed environment, wing level, major command and the Pentagon. He has commanded at the squadron and group level, as well as in the deployed arena. He has served in all three Air Force financial management disciplines, starting out as an accounting and finance officer, before attending the Air Force Institute of Technology Cost Analysis program, and then served in budget assignments at both the major command and Air Staff level. General Pletcher is a 2006 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Prior to this assignment, he was the Comptroller, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Our mentions: The Knowledge Project Ep. #80 - John Maxwell: Developing the Leader in You

Captain Greg Zettler speaks about lessons of integrity as a priority of his education at the United States Naval Academy. Captain Zettler speaks about the significance of service and recommends one assumes that everyone on their team has noble intent. Captain Zettler stresses the importance of creating individual ownership of the collective mission. The best advice Captain Zettler has received was to not try to by perfect: to rely on his innate ability and the training he has been provided. Zettler’s advice for those entering the military is relevant life advice for any person, especially youth: “Come in ready to learn, ready to work hard, ready to embrace the opportunities that come your way. Strive to achieve the mission. Embrace your own ownership for the mission.” For Captain Greg Zettler, valor is the willingness to do the right thing in the face of potential consequences to yourself. “Captain Greg Zettler became the USS Norfolk's 16th Commanding Officer November 18, 2011. He graduated from the Naval Academy in May of 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering. He has also earned a Master's Degree in Leadership and Human Resource Development from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master's Degree in National Security Resources from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He has received several decorations in his career” (United States Navy).Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation: http://www.actofvaloraward.org/Podcast hosts: Tyler Buchholz, Nathaniel Cameron, and Colin KirkSpecial thank you to Editors Galen Odell and Jack MetcalfeSupport the show (https://customcoinholders.com/product/walk-of-heroes/)

Is the CCP or Chinese Communist Party waging a stealth war on the US through their Sister-Cities and Confucius Institutes and Centers in the US? Is this their propaganda arm within our borders?We'll discuss this with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

The world is busy emerging from the CCP Virus. Instead of reporting the deadly outbreak in Wuhan when it first appeared, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) engaged in a cover-up, intimidating brave whistleblowers like the late Dr. Li Wenliang, destroying samples that pointed to the virus’s origin, and shutting down a laboratory that shared the virus’s genetic sequence on the Internet. By the time the CCP switched from cover-up to containment, it was already too late for the Chinese people and the world. Months later, the CCP is still engaged in a propaganda war about the coronavirus. Last month, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman speculated that the U.S. Army might have brought the virus to Wuhan.His comments are part of a larger misinformation campaign to shift the blame for this pandemic from Beijing, where it belongs, to literally anyone else.We should not allow the CCP to escape blame for causing this pandemic nor should we put ourselves in a position to be victimized by it again.We'll discuss this with General Paul Vallely...Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Description: I was approached several months ago about interviewing Steven and Paul regarding their book Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals. I was fascinated by the book and shared the following review from one of my Career Pivot Community members - Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals [Book Review]. I think you will find this topic is especially relevant during the current CoronaVirus pandemic. Here are their bios: Steven J. Stein, PhD is a clinical psychologist and the founder and executive chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a leading assessment and behavior analytics company. He is a former chair of the Psychology Foundation of Canada, former president of the Ontario Psychological Association, former assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and former adjunct course director in the Psychology Department at York University. He teaches at the Directors College of Canada, a university-accredited corporate director education program. He is a fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association. His work has been featured in numerous newspapers, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, webinars, and magazines. He shares information on emotional intelligence and hardiness with audiences around the world. Paul T. Bartone, COL (Ret) is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Policy, National Defense University. Over his 25-year career in the U.S. Army, Bartone served as Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research Unit-Europe; he also taught leadership and psychology at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, where he was Director of the Leader Development Research Center. As the Army’s senior research psychologist, he served as Research Psychology Consultant to the Surgeon General and as Assistant Corps Chief for Medical Allied Sciences. A Fulbright scholar, Bartone is past-President of the American Psychological Association's Society for Military Psychology, a charter member of the Association for Psychological Science, and a life member and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology and Human Development from the University of Chicago. For the full show notes click here.

REELTalk: Chinese Coronavirus and US National Security with Major General Paul VallelyThe MSM continues to tell half truths about the Chinese coronavirus and spin some of the population into a hoarding frenzy…but the President has masterfully taken control to prevent the virus from spreading in the US. Is the virus’ spread the only concern or are there untold circumstances that the virus may cause that could harm our national security? MG Vallely will answer this and more!Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

The MSM continues to tell half truths about the Chinese coronavirus and spin some of the population into a hoarding frenzy…but the President has masterfully taken control to prevent the virus from spreading in the US. Is the virus’ spread the only concern or are there untold circumstances that the virus may cause that could harm our national security? MG Vallely will answer this and more!Maj. Gen. PAUL VALLELY is a West Point graduate, a retired Deputy Commanding General for the US Army, a veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, and a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College.Throughout his 32-year military career, Maj. Gen. Vallely served in positions such as infantry company commander, intelligence officer, operations officer & military advisor. His theaters of operation included: Europe and the Pacific Rim Countries. He has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in Special Operations, Psychological and Civil-Military Operations.Gen. Vallely has served as a military analyst for the FOX News Channel and is a guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio & TV talk shows. He's a bestselling author and the Founder of Stand Up America.

Bill Schafer was born to a career Army Soldier. His father per- formed his patriotic duty in many locations during his 20+ years in the Army. Bill and his four siblings were born in different locations (New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, Germany). Floyd and his wife of 65+ years now reside in Maryland.  Maryland is where Bill met Robin in 1981 and they married in 1984. Robin dedicated herself to taking care of soldiers and their families and raised their three outstanding children. Jacqueline, born in North Carolina, now lives in Atlanta, GA. She obtained her masters degree and now works in management. Krystalle, born in Germany, lives in San Antonio, TX and is a school teacher. Joseph, born in Arkansas, lives in Tucson, AZ and is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Arizona. Bill is a retired Colonel from the United States Army with over 32 years of uniformed service and 5 years of service as a Department of the Army Civilian. Bill retired from the Army in October 2014. He continued to work until 2019 as Director of Human Resources. He and his wife, Robin, chose to make Iowa their home and reside in Warren county.  Bill graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsyl- vania with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. A Distinguished Military Graduate, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and was a perfect fit for the United States Army Infantry. Bill is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College and the Senior Service College. He earned a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University of Missouri and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces  Lieutenant Schafer was first assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air- borne), 325th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Anti- Tank Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. He was then assigned to Kirchgoens, Germany serving as the Human Resource Officer. Later he deployed to combat during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm as Commander of C Company of the 5th Bat- talion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Armor Division. His other military assignments included Anti-tank Platoon Ob- server/Controller and Rifle Company Senior Observer/Controller for Joint Readiness Training Center; Small Group Instructor for the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment; Commander, E Company of the 4th Ranger Training Battalion and the Assistant Operations Officer of the Ranger Train- ing Brigade. After graduating from the Command & General Staff Officer College, Major Schafer served as the Human Resource Officer for the Infantry Training Brigade at Fort Benning, Georgia; Executive Officer for the 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, Infantry Training Brigade; Operations Officer for the 4th Ranger Training Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade; Executive Officer for the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division; and Operations Officer for the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division.  Lieutenant Colonel Schafer served overseas in Osan, Korea as the Operations Officer for the 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detach- ment of the 8th Armys Combined/Joint Operations Center. He was then deployed to Iraq as the Commander, 1st Battalion, 12th In- fantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division as part of Oper- ation Iraqi Freedom. After returning from Iraq, Lieutenant Colonel Schafer transitioned the Infantry Battalion into 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment. He also served as a Senior Infantry Battalion Observer Controller at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana and Chief, Joint Training Functional Capabilities Board, Operational Plans and Joint Force Development, J7 at the Pentagon. While assigned to First Army, Colonel Schafer served as Commander, 5th Armored Brigade, Division West; Deputy Chief of Staff, for Operations (G3), and culminated his military career as the Chief of Staff.  His recognitions include the Superior Civilian Service Award, Commanders Award for Civilian Service, Defense Superior Ser- vice Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Bronze Star with 2 awards of Valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritori- ous Service Metal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achieve- ment Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Global War on Terrorism and Korea Defense Service Medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Master Parachute Badge, and the Ranger Tab.Bill Schafer served in the Department of the Army, First Army as the Senior Human Resource Director, Deputy Chief of Staff (G-1) for Headquarters from October 2014 through May 2019. He resigned from federal service in May 2019 in order to run for The United States Congress and continue his life of service as a representative for the Iowans of district 3.  Website: schaferforcongress.com Email: contact@schaferforcongress.com Facebook: me/Billschaferiowacongress Twitter: @billschaferiowa

Episode 161: The Temple of Set & The Universe Michael A. Aquino is a Lt. Colonel, Psychological Operations, U.S. Army (Ret.). He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University; Defense Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Agency; Foreign Service Institute, Department of State; U.S. Army Special Warfare Center (Special Forces (“Green Beret”)/Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs/Foreign Area Officer); U.S. Army Command & General Staff College; U.S. Army Intelligence School, and U.S. Army Space Institute. Myke Hideous would later join the interview as a special co-host. As things begin, Dr. Aquino takes us into his extensive background, starting from academic and military key points. He talks about his childhood and how he came to discover the church of satan. He discusses how he broke away from the Church of Satan, to form The Temple of Set. Dr. Aquino tried vigorously to make amends, with Anton LaVey. He talks about his time and interaction with Sammy Davis Jr. He was deeply affected by the way things soured between him and LaVey. Michael asks Dr. Aquino about his time in Vietnam, and operation wandering soul. Operation Wandering Soul was a propaganda campaign exercised by U.S. Forces during the Vietnam War. The operation played off the belief of many Vietnamese in the “wandering soul”. The Conversation leads to ET Life, and the 2020 elections also a couple of callers dialed in.

Episode 161: The Temple of Set & The Universe Michael A. Aquino is a Lt. Colonel, Psychological Operations, U.S. Army (Ret.). He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University; Defense Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Agency; Foreign Service Institute, Department of State; U.S. Army Special Warfare Center (Special Forces (“Green Beret”)/Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs/Foreign Area Officer); U.S. Army Command & General Staff College; U.S. Army Intelligence School, and U.S. Army Space Institute. Myke Hideous would later join the interview as a special co-host. As things begin, Dr. Aquino takes us into his extensive background, starting from academic and military key points. He talks about his childhood and how he came to discover the church of satan. He discusses how he broke away from the Church of Satan, to form The Temple of Set. Dr. Aquino tried vigorously to make amends, with Anton LaVey. He talks about his time and interaction with Sammy Davis Jr. He was deeply affected by the way things soured between him and LaVey. Michael asks Dr. Aquino about his time in Vietnam, and operation wandering soul. Operation Wandering Soul was a propaganda campaign exercised by U.S. Forces during the Vietnam War. The operation played off the belief of many Vietnamese in the “wandering soul”. The Conversation leads to ET Life, and the 2020 elections also a couple of callers dialed in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app