Podcast appearances and mentions of Martin Dempsey

General Martin Dempsey enters The Steam Room for an enlightening conversation about leadership, his role as Chairman of USA Basketball, and embracing the concept of ‘creative friction'. Ernie and Charles give flowers to Diana Taurasi, discuss their favorite Oscar nominees, debate the duality of Kenny Smith, and the Chuckster tells a story about how he was almost traded to the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major General Gregg Martin discusses his upbringing, military career, and battle with bipolar disorder. He shares his hometown, sports fandom, and reading list. He talks about his inspiration, the best advice he's received, and what drew him to military service. He highlights the formative experiences during his time as a platoon leader and company commander. He emphasizes the importance of training and preparedness in the military. He reflects on his successful career as a brigade commander and the challenges he faced with his mental health. He discusses his bipolar disorder and how it was triggered during his time in Iraq. He shares the anonymous letters that were sent to his boss, General Martin Dempsey, expressing concern about his behavior. General Dempsey conducted an investigation and ultimately relieved General Martin of his duties at the National Defense University. Retired Army General Gregg Martin shares his journey with bipolar disorder and his advocacy for mental health. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Martin went through a period of severe depression and psychosis. With the help of medication, therapy, and a healthy lifestyle, he was able to recover and find purpose in sharing his story to combat stigma and promote mental health. Martin emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help, building a support network, and taking care of physical and mental well-being. He also discusses the five pillars of his recovery: purpose, people, place, perseverance, and perspective. Keywords upbringing, military career, bipolar disorder, hometown, sports fandom, reading list, inspiration, advice, military service, training, preparedness, formative experiences, brigade command, mental health, anonymous letters, investigation, National Defense University, bipolar disorder, mental health, stigma, recovery, medication, therapy, healthy lifestyle, support network, purpose, people, place, perseverance, perspective Takeaways Major General Gregg Martin grew up in Holbrook, Massachusetts, and was a sports fan of Boston teams. The best piece of advice he's received is to always do your best and treat others with respect. He was drawn to military service due to his family tradition and the opportunities offered by the service academies. He emphasizes the importance of training and preparation in the military, both individually and collectively. Build a support network of people who believe in you and are willing to help you on your journey to recovery. Take care of your physical and mental well-being through a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, proper sleep, and a nutritious diet. Find purpose in your life and develop a mission that gives you a sense of meaning and direction. Practice perseverance and have the willpower to keep going even in the face of setbacks and relapses. Develop perspective and learn to think objectively about your own thinking to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs. Combat stigma by sharing your story and educating others about mental health to break down stereotypes and misconceptions. Sound Bites "My hometown is Holbrook, Massachusetts. It's known for great sports teams, lots of fun, being close to Boston and the pro sports teams." "He became my role model growing up for not only basketball, but for really all endeavors." "That brigade command and combat, that was really the ultimate." "Now with this diagnosis, I have a target with a face on it. I can go to battle against bipolar disorder and start my recovery." "For recovery to be built to last, you have to anchor it into the five P's: purpose, people, place, perseverance, perspective." "I came alive again. And those were sort of the elements, the pillars of my success." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Lightning Round 08:09Early Life and Inspiration 25:06Battling Bipolar Disorder 32:38Recovery and the Five Pillars 39:46Persevering Through Setbacks and Relapses 52:37Challenging Stigma Through Education and Personal Stories

USA Basketball is celebrating its 50th anniversary -- and a chance to win four Olympic gold medals -- in 2024. Marc Stein talked about it all at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis with USAB men's national team director Grant Hill, women's national team star Chelsea Gray and USAB officials Jim Tooley and Martin Dempsey.    #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Basketball is celebrating its 50th anniversary -- and a chance to win four Olympic gold medals -- in 2024. Marc Stein talked about it all at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis with USAB men's national team director Grant Hill, women's national team star Chelsea Gray and USAB officials Jim Tooley and Martin Dempsey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: This special Christmas episode originally aired on December 23rd, 2022. We thought it might bring you some holiday cheer again this year. Enjoy. When the red telephone began to ring, Col. Harry Shoup feared the worst. It was 1955, at the height of the Cold War, and Shoup was in the operations center of the Continental Air Defense Command in Colorado. CONAD, as it was known then, stood as the early warning system for a Soviet attack. So the ringing of the red telephone never meant anything good. What happened next launched the now-named North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, into a decades-long tradition to track Santa and bring joy to children around the world. And it started with a simple act of kindness, a Cold War scare and a youngster hoping to tap into a little Christmas magic. So who runs NORAD, and how do they know so much about Santa? On this episode of Fire Watch, we learn about the decades-long tradition and speak to the service members who track Santa on Christmas. Plus, a special reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. (Ret.) Martin Dempsey.

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

General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently spoke at the Annual Conference fro the Military Child Education Coalition held at Gaylord Convention Center in Maryland.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, visits service members in Afghanistan accompanied by a USO tour.

Fred Wellman served in the Army for 22 years as an aviator and public affairs officer and he left the Armed Forces as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, and completed tours during Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. So, in his own words, he invaded Iraq twice. He also was a spokesman for General David Petraeus, and General Martin Dempsey. I have asked Fred for an interview as March 20 marked the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war. Fred is working on a book about his service in Iraq, and the impact of the war on him and the others in his life. He said to me that he could call his memoir: They all died. But he can also sleep at night at ease. We discussed his service, the damage the war caused, if somebody, e. g. ex-President George Bush, should be tried for the invasion, and many other topics. Listen to our conversation. And check also my previous episode about the Iraq war as I talked to Robert E. Kelley⁠ who had been an International Atomic Energy Agency (⁠IAEA⁠) inspector in Iraq in 1992–93 and he was there also in the final months before the 2003 invasion. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak⁠ ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrej-matisak/message

Some people claim that the American invasion of Iraq 20 years ago started what could be called the post-truth world. Robert E. Kelley had been an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspector in Iraq in 1992–93 and he was there also in the final months before the 2003 invasion. We talked about his experience, his work, and how his team had to deal with leaks to the press from the CIA that ended up being great big lies. Kelley is a Distinguished Associate Fellow at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Listen to our conversation and stay tuned as the next episode of my podcast will be also related to the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war as I talked to Fred Wellman who did tours in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom and was also a spokesman for General David Petraeus and General Martin Dempsey in Iraq. And if enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak⁠  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrej-matisak/message

When the red telephone began to ring, Col. Harry Shoup feared the worst. It was 1955, at the height of the Cold War, and Shoup was in the operations center of the Continental Air Defense Command in Colorado. CONAD, as it was known then, stood as the early warning system for a Soviet attack. So the ringing of the red telephone never meant anything good. What happened next launched the now-named North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, into a decades-long tradition to track Santa and bring joy to children around the world. And it started with a simple act of kindness, a Cold War scare and a youngster hoping to tap into a little Christmas magic. So who runs NORAD, and how do they know so much about Santa? On this episode of Fire Watch, we learn about the decades-long tradition and speak to the service members who track Santa on Christmas. Plus, a special reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. (Ret.) Martin Dempsey. Sound & Music: Adobe Stock, Zapsplat.com Appearing in this episode: Zachary Fryer-Biggs, Gen. (Ret.) Martin Dempsey, Gen. (Ret.) Gene Renuart, Capt. Alexandra Hejduk, Preston Schlachter, Drew Lawrence, Cade, Thomas Novelly, Amy Bushatz

Tim and Russ sit down with General Martin Dempsey who was the keynote speaker at this year's Salute To Our Heroes luncheon put on by the National Abilities Center. Tim and Russ also chat with Tracy Meyers from the National Abilities Center about what the NAC does for people with disabilities and military service men and women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not very often that you get to sit down with the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. But KSL NewsRadio's very own Tim Hughes did just that. He recently interviewed retired General Martin E. Dempsey. Tim joins Inside Sources to discuss what he learned from the General about belonging and leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach the 9/11 anniversary,  Tyler talks with friend and Retired Army Chaplain Colonel Ret., Motivational Speaker and Author, Joel P Jenkins about his time at the Pentagon post 9/11.  Dr. Jenkins reflects on the months after and his honorable responsibilities to officiate memorials for those who died that day. As his way to honor those that had fallen, Dr. Jenkins wrote a book to titledThese Honored Dead-Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 by Chaplain (Colonel) (R) Joel JenkinsThis book describes the experiences of an Army chaplain who officiated at the first two Memorial Services conducted in the Pentagon after 9/11, and his support to the survivors.On this 20th anniversary year of 9/11, this book seeks to honor and remember those who died on that day, while also honoring and remembering the fallen heroes from all of America's wars.This book is a call for America: to never forget the over a million fellow Americans who died for their country; and to encourage today's overworked “all volunteer” military.Stories are included from Chaplain Jenkins' service in Iraq, on the staff of General Martin Dempsey, and from his tenure as the Rear Detachment chaplain for the 82nd Airborne Division. With the 82nd, Chaplain Jenkins officiated at over one hundred services for fallen paratroopers.The book traces the struggles, and eventual breakthroughs, of native Americans, Afro Americans, Japanese and Chinese minorities in relation to military service. Against major barriers, heroic service and sacrifice are seen from these groups.Various vignettes of military heroes, from the 19th century until the present, are described as a reminder for America to be grateful for the sacrifices of her military.Follow Dr. Jenkins on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joel-jenkins-6b97234a/Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy Well, Veteran Et CeteraFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

Coach Staley is joined by friend and former teammate Teresa Edwards to reflect on their time on Team USA. Then, retired Army General Martin Dempsey joins the podcast to discuss his role as the Chairman of USA Basketball's Board of Directors, his favorite Team USA moments, and how his military service relates to hoops. Plus, he shares a personal story about interacting with Bill Bradley on the basketball court. Host: Dawn Staley Guests: Teresa Edwards, Gen. Martin Dempsey Producer/Editor: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, stops by Say in the Room to discuss data privacy, his personal leadership philosophy, and our core values.To get more inspiring stories, check out Luke Cooper's new book Mud to Magic online.

Lt. Col. Fred Wellman served in the Army for 22 years as an aviator and public affairs officer. Fred was a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, and completed four tours during Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. He also was a spokesman for General David Petaeus, and General Martin Dempsey in Iraq. To learn more about Fred's work after his service, listen to his interview on Burn the Boats

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Ori Brafman discusses implications of the rise of decentralized organizations which is presented in his seminal book: The Starfish and the Spider. He then applies human network dynamics to leadership within organizations, like the United States Department of Defense. Our conversation also touches upon the importance of institutional trust, the military-civilian divide, human-ness, resilience, and shared values. Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-73 Guest Bio: Ori Brafman's recent bestselling book, Radical Inclusion: What the Post-9/11 World Should Have Taught Us About Leadership, co-authored with 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey, argues that inclusion is no longer a “nice-to-have”, but a strategic imperative in today's rapidly changing world. His seminal work, The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations, is often cited by the U.S. military and blockchain technology companies alike. Its concepts have been utilized by Amazon, Google, Netflix, Facebook, Cisco Systems, the Association for Financial Professionals, and the Family Business Network. Born in Israel and raised in Texas, Ori specializes in cultural transformation and unique approaches to problem solving. His ideas have been applied by Amazon, Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, the Chicago Bulls, the San Francisco 49ers, Facebook, Family Business Network, and PWC. He has advised all branches of the U.S. military, the Obama White House, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Since 2010 U.S. Army generals have been required to complete Ori's leadership curriculum. Ori is a Distinguished Teaching Fellow at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business where he lectures on improvisational leadership and artificial intelligence. He leads an intensive strategic broadening seminar between UC Berkeley and the U.S. Army and created a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Haas School of Business and the U.S. military's National Defense University.  Ori's media appearances include the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, CBS, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, Fox News, ABC News, BBC, National Public Radio, CNBC, CNN, and C-SPAN. He has presented before audiences at Fortune 500 companies, the White House, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, the Association of Financial Professionals, the Organization of Nurse Executives, NATO, YPO, and others. His published books include Radical Inclusion: What the Post-9/11 World Should Have Taught Us About Leadership; The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations; Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior; Click: The Forces Behind How We Fully Engage with People, Work, and Everything We Do; and The Chaos Imperative: How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success. Ori is founder and president of Starfish Leadership and co-founder of the Fully Charged Institute, which combines Ori's work with that of Tom Rath. The Institute focuses on leadership and well-being and helps organizations improve performance and gain competitive advantage in an era of new business models. Ori holds partnerships with Second City Works and ExecOnline to create new leadership programs for corporate audiences. Ori holds a BA in Peace and Conflict from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

In this episode of Start With A Win, General Martin E. Dempsey joins Adam for a conversation about how effective leadership begins with becoming a good follower. General Dempsey was the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and retired in 2015 after 41 years of military service. He now teaches leadership and public policy as a Rubenstein Fellow at Duke University and serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey was named one of TIME magazine's most influential people, is the author of the new book, No Time For Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most From West Point To The West Wing.General Dempsey opens the conversation by talking about his perspective on how best to lead a diverse group of people. He points back to his time in the military when he learned the important responsibility of a leader to always foster a sense of belonging.Adam asks General Dempsey about his reasons behind writing his newest book, No Time For Spectators. The General shares that in writing a book on leadership, he realized that some of those most important principles he learned about leadership actually originated from his years of being a “follower” in his career.General Dempsey rounds out the conversation by talking about his current role as a professor at Duke University and his philosophies on teaching the practical application of public policy and giving students an insider's perspective on the decision-making process of national leaders.Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookEpisode Links:Teddy Roosevelt's speech, "The Man in the Arena”  https://youtu.be/A311CnTjfosConnect with General Dempsey:https://www.generaldempsey.comhttps://twitter.com/Martin_Dempsey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/602694/general-martin-e-dempsey/Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

365 days. 34 amazing guests. It's been a whirlwind year, with some of the world's most fascinating humans joining Life Beyond Sport to celebrate the three sporting moments that have shaped their lives. From politicians to Paralympians, Army generals to gangland leaders - we've had them all.To celebrate the podcast's birthday, this special episode will bring together some of the best moments, quotes and clips from the last year. Throughout the pod, we revisit the hardships of Tanayah Sam, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Frank Warren and Richard Lapchick; the joyful moments of Tony Blair, Tim Shriver, Will Greenwood, Brett Gosper and Alan Jope; the leadership of Brian Dawkins, Andrew Strauss and General Martin Dempsey; and the horizon scanning of Peter Frankopan, Maggi Alphonsi and Inga Beale. Enjoy and don't forget to share, rate, and review Life Beyond Sport NOW.Music: Something Elated by Broke For FreeLink: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_ElatedLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

The 18th Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, talks to Peter Roberts about how to deal with tensions and friction in civil–military relations within alliances. The discussion starts with why status quo powers are not as effective in using their power to shape conflict as revolutionary ones, and  turns into a lament on how any compromise has become regarded as a failure.

This weeks’ guest is Retired Major General Greg F. Martin, US Army, and he’s undoubtedly changing the way mental illness is viewed within the military ranks. Gen. Martin didn’t set out to be an advocate for soldiers, airman, and marines suffering with mental illness, and it certainly wasn’t a position he could have imagined himself in prior to mid-July 2014. That is until he was forced out of his position and subsequently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In 2014 General Martin was serving as president of the National Defense University in Washington DC. In mid-July General Martin was summoned to his boss’s office, then chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Martin Dempsey. Upon arrival, Gen. Dempsey hugged Gen. Martin and said “Greg, I love you like a brother … but your time at NDU is done. You have until 1700 today to submit your letter of resignation to me or I will fire you. Is that clear?” What came next was a personal two-year war in which the enemy was Gen. Martin’s own mind, and it’s one that almost cost him his life.It was an absolute honor to sit down with Gen. Martin and discuss his journey with bipolar disorder, and how speaking openly about his experiences is helping other men and women of the armed forces avoid the stigma associated with mental health. For more about Gen. Martin’s story please see his opinion piece in Task and Purpose.

It's Part Two of the special double-header to kick off Season 4 with decorated Army veteran, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chairman of USA Basketball, General Martin Dempsey, where he reveals the final sporting moments that have defined his life.

Deborah Lee James served as the 23rd Secretary of the United States Air Force with responsibility for 660,000 military and civilian personnel and a budget of $139 billion. She was the second woman to ever lead a military service in the United States. Deborah is also the author of “Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success.” Her impressive resume and deep expertise in strategic planning, risk management, public policy, logistics, and innovation, lead to a fascinating conversation with Jim and Jan on the topic of leading during difficult times. Can any of us survive and thrive against such a backdrop of unsettledness and anxiety? Deborah Lee James wants to help us try.   "Lead several hundred thousand people, manage a budget over $100 billion, and secure the nuclear enterprise. That's what Secretary James did as the second woman ever to run the U.S. Air Force, and this book feels like having a personal conversation with her. She takes you behind the scenes with rich case studies to share valuable leadership lessons for your career and your life." -- Adam Grant, Professor, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, LinkedIn Top Voices 2017, New York Times bestselling author of ORIGINALS, GIVE AND TAKE, and OPTION B   Sponsored by...   Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Get The Importance of Journaling   We help YOU enjoy the success we’ve already enjoyed.  Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.   Key Takeaways [4:55] Debbie explains why she thinks she became the Secretary of the Air Force... by accident. [7:55] Keep your network always active. You never know when you might need it! [9:15] Debbie was uniquely qualified for this position because of all of her past experiences on Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the private sector. [11:05] Debbie offers a tip on how to make your presentations engaging. [14:35] In order to be competent and move from the junior to mid-career ranks, you need to know your competency. [16:45] How you get leadership done is important, especially when working in a male-dominated field. [17:35] When you want to lead and inspire a team effectively, you have got to give them the why and you have to listen to their needs. [18:15] People hate to be micromanaged, they want to be coached. [22:35] There was a lot happening under Debbie’s watch, she shares the strategies she used to manage it and lead everyone towards a common goal. [30:15] Your team’s opinions are important but don’t just stop there. Dive deeper. [31:05] Debbie would take to the most senior people in the room all the time, but she would also make a point to talk to more junior airmen. [32:40] No matter what you’re doing, keep asking why. [39:35] The adaptability of a high-level leader is more of a requirement than ever before. A lot changes in a three-year span. [41:50] Debbie offers tips on how to lead in a field you might not have 100% understanding in. [44:25] Listener challenge: Part of having a fulfilling career is to have a fulfilling home life, too.   Quotable Quotes “Get things done. Ultimately you’re not going to be a leader for long; your company or your organizations are going to fire you if you don’t create a body of accomplishment.” “To go to the next level, you’ve got to lift yourself out of the details, and now you have to lead a team and make sure you’re not doing the team’s work.” “What makes you successful at one level won’t necessarily take you to that next level.” “In order to lead and aspire a team effectively, you can’t tell people what to do. You’ve got to give them the why.”   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Pass-life.com. Coupon Code: Duty. Websites: Deborahleejames.com & Deborah on LinkedIn Debbie’s book: Aim High No Time for Spectators: The Lessons that Mattered Most from West Point to the West Wing, by General Martin Dempsey

In part one of a special double-header to kick off Season 4, Nick Keller is joined by decorated Army veteran, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chairman of USA Basketball, General Martin Dempsey, to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life.

While Joe Biden has faced some mild Congressional pushback for bombing the Iraq-Syria border, Tulsi Gabbard says her former colleagues are ignoring the larger issue: the ongoing US dirty war on Syria. After a decade of proxy warfare that empowered Al Qaeda and ISIS, the US is now occupying one-third of Syria and imposing crippling sanctions that are crushing Syria's economy and preventing reconstruction. While Gabbard has been vilified for her stance on Syria, many top White House officials -- including Joe Biden himself -- have already acknowledged the same facts that she has called out. Aaron Maté plays clips of Biden and some of his most senior aides admitting to the horrific realities of the US dirty war on Syria, and argues that Gabbard only stands apart in being wiling to criticize it. Featuring clips from: Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic Congressmember; President Joe Biden; Brett McGurk, National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa; Martin Dempsey, former Joint Chiefs chairman; Rob Malley, Special Envoy for Iran; John Kerry, Special Envoy for Climate & former Secretary of State; former President Donald Trump; Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur on Sanctions; Dana Stroul, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East; Vice President Kamala Harris.

Of all the marketing projects I've worked on, one that truly stands out from the rest is the one where I found myself one evening wearing a tie, sitting down at a table at a five-star hotel in the Rocky Mountains, eating salmon and steak and listening to a four-star army general singing a Frank Sinatra song. There I was, sipping on wine, seated next to my wife and some friends watching the highest-ranking military officer in the armed forces of the United States of America, General Martin Dempsey, sing pop tunes into a microphone.

Ep #63 - This week on the podcast, I'm doing something a little bit differently. Rather than sitting down with a guest, I'm taking the opportunity to discuss the topic of leadership through the lens of a great book called "Radical Inclusion: What the Post-9/11 World Should Have Taught Us About Leadership" by General Martin Dempsey.  The author of this book, General Martin E. Dempsey, was named one of the most influential leaders in the world by Time magazine in 2015 and is now retired after 41 years of military service. During his time in the Army, he commanded various military units including United States Central Command. He served in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, accumulating 42 months in combat. Over the past decade, he has served as the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and then as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff he was the senior officer in the armed forces and the principal military adviser to the president of the United States. In this episode, I go through the key lessons from this book and break them down to fit within the business world. Enjoy!   Get The Book "Radical Inclusion" By General Martin Dempsey:   Get the book, "Radical Inclusion: What the Post-9/11 World Should Have Taught Us About Leadership", on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Inclusion-Post-9-Should-Leadership/dp/1939714109   Visit General Martin Dempsey's Author Page on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Martin-Dempsey/e/B07B44771S     Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them.   FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet   VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

It's Immaterial with John Campbell in conversation with David Eastaugh It's Immaterial were formed by three former members of Yachts - Mancunian John Campbell vocals, Martin Dempsey guitar, and Henry Priestman keyboards - in addition to Paul Barlow, drums. By 1984, the band had been reduced to a duo - Campbell and Jarvis Whitehead, guitar and keyboards, who joined in 1982. On 11 November 1981, around the time of the release of the band’s third single, It's Immaterial recorded the first of four sessions for John Peel at BBC Radio 1. The track listing was "A Gigantic Raft (In the Philippines)", "Imitate the Worm", "White Man's Hut", and "Rake". "A Gigantic Raft" was featured on the soundtrack of Jonathan Demme's 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate. In April 1985, the band recorded their fourth and final John Peel session (track listing: "Rope", "Hang On Sleepy Town", "Space" and "Festival Time"). In the same month, the band's Fish Waltz EP reached number 30 on the UK Indie Chart. Less than a year later the band had a hit single with "Driving Away From Home (Jim's Tune)". ('John Campbell puts his foot down on the pedal – ever so gently – to cruise out along the M62. A Mini-Midwestern road movie transported to Liverpool'.

Fred Wellman has experienced some pretty significant highs in his military career. He was commissioned in Aviation out of West Point; flew Scout missions in Desert Storm; studied at Harvard; learned to fly Black Hawks so he could return to active duty to serve in combat in the Global War on Terror; as well as served as the spokesman for Generals David Petraeus and Martin Dempsey. But with those highs came unimaginable lows. From personal tragedy to combat loss, to fractured relationships from years of untreated post-traumatic stress, Wellman has lived through the fire and is still standing to see the other side. This episode gets deep into that journey and the ride Fred Wellman took to become a successful entrepreneur and leader in times of crisis, which he is still doing to this very day! Hear his powerful and inspiring story on this latest edition of HAZARD GROUND! www.scoutcommsusa.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors! Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts!

If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. And actor and activist Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) is understandably angry. [1:02:35] Ron is known and loved worldwide for his popular roles in Sons of Anarchy, Hellboy, Beauty and the Beast and more. But he’s never had an audience like the one that watched his fiery and personal Twitter fight with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and Texas Senator Ted Cruz this weekend. It got nasty, it got personal, and it got attention around the globe. Ron was one of the pods' very first guests and returns to Angry Americans to take us exclusively behind the scenes of a wild weekend that had him trending on Twitter, challenged to a wrestling match with a Congressman, and making political headlines nationwide. Ron pulls no punches and gives us a fascinating insight into the bizarre, bareknuckle intersection of Twitter, politics, Trump, Hollywood, activism, and celebrity.  In this episode, we connect with another activist on the frontlines of our unfolding political battlefields. Ron Perlman is a man in the modern political arena, throwing punches with a United States Senator for all the world to see. Ron also chops it up with Paul about Black Lives Matter, what shows he’s been binging during the pandemic, and his favorite band of all time. It’s a raucous and fun conversation with one of the most controversial and entertaining voices in America.  And fresh off a round of national media appearances, Army veteran and renowned activist Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Trump’s escalating war with high-profile retired Generals like James Mattis, David Petreaus, Colin Powell and Martin Dempsey and his unprecedented speech at West Point’s graduation. He’s got the latest news you need to know that has him angry, has others angry, and should have everyone angry.  It’s another episode of THE podcast for independent American politics, news and culture. The influence and audience of Angry Americans continues to grow and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times and SiriusXM.  You can support speaking truth to power and get unique access to Paul Rieckhoff, our guests, special offers and behind-the-scenes content by joining the powerful Angry Americans community on Patreon. Patreon membership gets you first looks at guests and chances to meet friends of the pod like Henry Rollins, Ambassador Susan Rice, Meghan McCain and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And joining also helps support critical and patriotic independent media at an essential time. This powerful episode is supported by BRAVO SIERRA. Perfect for Father’s Day, BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients made-in-the-USA. And BRAVO SIERRA always gives back to America’s heroes. 5% of all sales support programs for service members, veterans and families. Visit www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans now to get a FREE trial set now. Angry Americans friends can use the discount code ANGRY at checkout for 15% off all orders.   Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: The police slaughtered peaceful people in cities across America, in a coordinated assault, journalists confirm. This could be it. Meanwhile, Facebook is helping to incite violence with ads and propaganda. Other media companies were reportedly compromised. And lastly, in Forks, Washington, four high school students used chainsaws to rescue a multi-racial family from Spokane accused of being Antifa. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: The local, national, and global situation is uncertain, but for one thing: the power of all people united can overcome any terror. Video reports gathered from trusted sources from around the US show men in uniform firing into peaceful crowds. Official sources have denied using tear gas. So what kind of gas is it? It seems war has come to many places all at once. Peace is all we want. Early in the day Chief Pig of the United States Bill Barr and FBI Director Chris Wray gave a press conference. Neither could name a single extremist group behind the chaos now playing out across the US and the world. Army secretary Ryan McCarthy posed for a photo op with South Carolina National Guard some hours before the fighting began. At 8pm Eastern Time yesterday, the former Joint Chiefs Chairman, General Martin Dempsey, condemned the domestic deployment of the military but praised police for knowing their communities. Boris Johnson made an overture for EU workers to one day return to the UK. Kashmir entered its third consecutive day of 2G Internet shutdown. The region has been cut off since August. Here in Western Canada, there are sirens, but no gunshots. We are planning for a long trip. Elsewhere in the US: reports of white nationalist militia in suburbs from Kennewick, Washington to Long Island, New York. Seattle labor unions fought to expel the pigs’ so-called union. Habeas corpus is suspended in New York. But together we will be free Online Disinformation Everywhere Asked to address police brutality against African-Americans today at a choreographed press conference, Donald Trump said he had talked enough about George Floyd. Trump attacked the media and said he can get his word out QUOTE beautifully on social media ENDQUOTE. Facebook ran an ad from Georgia Republican Paul Brown, shown holding an AR-15, encouraging violence. Facebook eventually removed it -- but only after a reporter called the company out. The top trending video on Facebook yesterday was reportedly Candace Owens calling for QUOTE justice ENDQUOTE for George Floyd, who she blamed for his own death. Facebook employees reportedly denounced Mark Zuckerberg. New York Times journalists lambasted Opinion staffer Bari Weiss, who was reported to have approved of the publication of Senator Tom Cotton’s call for military suppression of US dissidents. Journalists in Buffalo, New York, published a viral video of uniformed men brutally charging an elderly white man, pushing him to the ground, and splitting his skull. One tried to help the old man but another cop moved him along. Later, two Buffalo police were reportedly charged. But at least three of the men shown were involved. Journalists were again targets for attack by police at many peaceful gatherings. Journalists of color at the Philadelphia Inquirer organized a sick-out after the paper ran an editorial titled QUOTE Buildings Matter Too ENDQUOTE. Why do cops get to have all the surveillance gear in the world, but we can’t film them? Oregon Republicans helped fascist propagandist Andy Ngo file a $900,000 lawsuit against Rose City Antifa and others, seeking discovery of evidence. Campers Framed by Locals as ANTIFA Trusted journalists in Washington State reported that in the town of Forks, a multi- racial family was accused of being members of Antifa. They were followed and prevented from leaving their campsite, local deputies said. Four high school students cut the trees blocking their campsite with chainsaws to allow the family to leave, according to a press release signed Sergeant Ed Anderson. The local Sheriff’s Office is actively conducting a criminal investigation into the incident and is seeking information regarding those involved, Anderson said. Before camping, the family was confronted in town by seven or eight carloads of douchebags carrying what appeared to be semi-automatic rifles. They told deputies they heard gunshots and power saws nearby. Local teens cleared the roadway for the family with chainsaws. LUCIE: And now for some Quicker Quickies. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: Journalist David Sirota reported the pigs donated $1 million to Andrew Cuomo. A Minneapolis City Council member said on Twitter he agreed with Attorney General Keith Ellison that the MPD should be dismantled and replaced with a QUOTE transformative new model ENDQUOTE. The AFP reported that a sex worker was arrested on manslaughter charges following a man's death during a mystic ritual in which he inhaled psychedelic toad venom. Actor Dwayne Johnson asked, QUOTE Where is Donald Trump? ENDQUOTE. Your guess is as good as ours. May 27, 2020 - AM Quickie HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

General Martin Dempsey (@Martin_Dempsey) is a retired Army general who served as the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs for four years during the Obama administration, and the author of No Time for Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most from West Point to The West Wing. What We Discuss with General Martin Dempsey: Why learning how to follow is as much of a skill as leadership. That character is built over time based on a series of small decisions that we make during the uncertain moments when things don't go our way. How someone who wanted to grow up and become a Supreme Court Justice detoured into a 45-year career in the military. How an assignment that seemed like a career-ending punishment led General Dempsey to take on his most purposeful, important role. How to be a trusted advisor -- whether it's to a CEO or the President. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/351 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

General Martin E. Dempsey served as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the senior officer in the Armed Forces and the military advisor to the Secretary of Defense and to the President. General Dempsey is the co-author of “Radical Inclusion: What the Post-9/11 World Should Have Taught Us About Leadership.” “No Time For Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most From West Point To The West Wing” is Dempsey’s latest book, and he examines the limits of loyalty, the necessity of sensible skepticism, and the value of responsible rebelliousness, and explains why we actually should sweat the small stuff.   The conversation with General Dempsey  takes listeners behind the closed doors of the Situation Room, onto the battlefields of Iraq, and to the East German border at the height of the Cold War. The conversation also answers: Why are the best leaders the ones who are most adept at following? What should we expect of those who have the privilege of leading?   Key Takeaways The relationships between leaders and followers—employers and employees, politicians and constituents, coaches and athletes, teachers and students—are most productive when based on certain key mutual expectations. [3:05] General Dempsey spent some time as a youth really getting to know his origins and understanding his Irish background. [6:50] Chapter 5: Don’t Hurry. If you try to spend up the process, you are bound to miss a few steps along the way. For example, it takes time to build critical relationships from within the organization. Trust takes time. [14:25] People are wondering when they can get back to normal. The question really is, was normal even that good? Can we build a better ‘normal’? [16:15] We all have our own lens or level of expertise but it’s our character that really brings these levels to light. Character is the final filter for making tough decisions based on the limited information you might have. [22:15] Innovation happens with a bit of rebelliousness. The question becomes whether you can define the limits of rebelliousness so that it can still be responsible and valuable to the organization. [28:35] General Dempsey really enjoys the ‘art’ of Twitter and how he creatively has to convey his message within a limited amount of characters. There is real power towards being able to share your message concisely. [34:10] This is our first global crisis in the social media age. You see people being very helpful and also manipulative. General Dempsey wrote a chapter in his book about sensible skepticism. In the world we live in today, you can’t take anything without applying your own common sense to it. [35:10] General Dempsey believes you can get people to come together through influence and collaboration. Do not rely on your authority as a leader to get empowerment/trust done. [42:15] Sometimes not everybody can have a say or voice in the decision-making process, but if you try to make it as inclusive as possible when you can, people are not going to think less of you during the times where you can’t include them. [49:35] It was tough for General Dempsey to see fallen soldiers, but it was even tougher trying to comfort the men who still had to fight after losing someone they cared about. He could see in their eyes the mix of emotions between fear and guilt. [54:00] General Dempsey’s challenge: What has this pandemic done to you/for you?   Quotable Quotes   Make it matter.   “You have to get off the sidelines if you want to have positive, productive relationships.” “I hope we don’t go back to normal, but rather to a new normal.” “Character exists in the privacy of our own individual consciousness, and it’s a willingness mostly invisible to others to allow our aspirational self to confront our actual self.”   “Almost every decision made at the presidential level is of such importance that character is the final filter, or it should be the final filter. ”   “Innovation normally occurs with a little bit of rebelliousness.” “There are 330 million people in this country and the vast majority of them want more knowledge, want more honesty, want more clarity, and want it more concisely.” “I don’t think, in the world we live in today, you can take anything without applying your own common sense to it.”   Resources and Books Mentioned Generaldempsey.com General Dempsey on LinkedIn General Dempsey on Twitter: @Martin_Dempsey No Time for Spectators: The Lessons that Mattered Most from West Point to the West Wing, by General Martin Dempsey General Martin Dempsey retirement ceremony, “Parting Glass”   The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by:     Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. The Self-Reliant Leadership® Manifesto reveals the Three Pillars of a Self-Reliant Leader, which encompass the character attributes, interpersonal skills, and levers required to lead today’s workforce. Get your free copy HERE.     Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.    

General Martin Dempsey served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking military officer in the United States and principal military advisor to the President, under President Obama, and currently serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and insights on how to make it to the top. General Dempsey and Adam discuss the core tenets of effective leadership; failure and how to overcome it; decision-making at the highest-levels; and winning professionally and in life.

An interview with Martin Dempsey about how to lead during a crisis, how conflicts in his career shaped his life perspectives, the common expectations that form relationships, the military figures that have influenced him, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 82nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]

Retired U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey has a new book coming out in May called “No Time For Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most From West Point To The West Wing.” Dempsey talks about politics and leadership during a pandemic; why the U.S. didn't do more in Syria sooner, and more. This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton.

https://www.swordandthescript.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fred-wellman-veteran-advocate-scaled.jpg By his own admission Fred Wellman has had an “unusual career.” He flew helicopters in both Desert Storm and in Operation Iraqi Freedom too. His second campaign was unique because “one day you are fighting and the next day you are building schools.” He’s been a spokesperson for Generals David Petraeus and Martin Dempsey. He once ran for mayor of a small city in Georgia. And he was fired from his first civilian job before opening up his own business and becoming a veteran’s advocate. Fred has an infectious laugh as he talks to us about how the Army taught him skills like speed planning and managing risk that have helped him to successfully navigate the business community. Show notes online at www.bootsaboutbusiness.com. Links: Fred on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPWellman Fred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fpwellman/ Fred’s business: https://scoutcommsusa.com/ Article: 8 Things The Army Taught Me About Running A Small Business https://taskandpurpose.com/career/8-things-the-army-taught-me-about-running-a-small-business Article: How To Know When A Company Is Truly ‘Military-Friendly’ https://taskandpurpose.com/career/know-company-truly-military-friendly

In an absolutely mind-blowing episode, Aaron fulfills one of his lifelong dreams and gets to sit down, one-on-one, with the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN(R) Martin Dempsey. GEN(R) Dempsey shares his story, his keys for providing outstanding leadership, and reminds Veterans everywhere that not only are we trained to lead, but also to serve. Learn more about GEN(R) Dempsey on his website, https://www.generaldempsey.com/, and pick up a copy of his book, Radical Inclusion. Subscribe today, and follow Courage to Fight Again for more great episodes! https://www.facebook.com/couragetofightagain/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couragetofightagain/message

Leaders are not born but made, and just as you can teach leadership, you can also teach culture. Centering on this value here at Culture Code Champions, host Bill Higgs brings US Army General Martin Dempsey to share the principles of leadership and creating cultures from the army that made them successful in the civilian world. They talk about what they particularly learned from West Point that is very much still relevant for the next generation of leaders to implement. As the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dempsey is someone who greatly puts in wisdom on leadership; and he lets us in on the experiences he has of leading units and teams not only with what is required of them to do but also in putting importance to continuous learning. Fill yourselves with great life-long nuggets to guide you in becoming the leader that leads your organization to success. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Culture Code Champions today: culturecodechampionspodcast.com Culture Code Champions LinkedIn Culture Code Champions Facebook Culture Code Champions Twitter

Leaders are not born but made, and just as you can teach leadership, you can also teach culture. Centering on this value here at Culture Code Champions, host Bill Higgs brings US Army General Martin Dempsey to share the principles of leadership and creating cultures from the army that made them successful in the civilian […]

Mike Wisecup is a retired U.S. Navy Commander and SEAL with multiple combat deployments. He served as the aide to camp to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey. He was on the ground during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and then returned in 2010 to help rebuild. Wisecup was the new guy on SEAL Team 1 when our cadre host Michael Rutledge was already a seasoned SEAL with that team -- along with Jocko Willink and others. These two go down memory lane and we touch on topics of leadership, mentoring, and Wisecup's interesting career choice post military transition. Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Mike Rutledge is a former US Navy SEAL and US Army 160th SOAR chinook pilot who is currently on active duty. This podcast is being brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com and use the code Mentors4mil. Read our disclaimer below. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount. DISCLAIMER: The goods advertised and/or the opinions shared are no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This information is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a health care provider. Opinions expressed are based upon the speaker’s experience and conclusions, and neither Mentors for Military nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option or prevention option discussed in this podcast. The information contained herein is further provided for general information on matters of interest only. The application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved and the particular location. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, the information provided herein is provided with the understanding that Mentors for Military are not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services. As such, this information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, legal, or other competent advisors. Mentors for Military is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this site is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the sue of this information, and without warranty or any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no events will Mentors for Military, or any of its partners, agents, or employees be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information provided or for any consequential, special or similar damages.

Steffan celebrates International Women’s Day. Some discussion on the new red flag law. A replay of Gen. Martin Dempsey from D.C. this past week. Then, on the “Friday Homestretch Film Review®”, we play clips from and discuss the WWII thriller “Operation: Anthropoid”. Have a great weekend, everybody!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Immaterial special with John Campbell in conversation talking about life in music. It's Immaterial were formed by three former members of Yachts - Mancunian John Campbell vocals, Martin Dempsey guitar, and Henry Priestman keyboards - in addition to Paul Barlow, drums. By 1984, the band had been reduced to a duo - Campbell and Jarvis Whitehead, guitar and keyboards, who joined in 1982. On 11 November 1981, around the time of the release of the band’s third single, It's Immaterial recorded the first of four sessions for John Peel at BBC Radio 1. The track listing was "A Gigantic Raft (in the Philippines)", "Imitate The Worm", "White Man's Hut", and "Rake". "A Gigantic Raft" was featured on the soundtrack of Jonathan Demme's 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate. In April 1985, the band recorded their fourth and final John Peel session (track listing: "Rope", "Hang On Sleepy Town", "Space", and "Festival Time"). In the same month, the band's Fish Waltz EP reached number 30 in the UK Indie Chart. Less than a year later the band had a hit single with "Driving Away From Home (Jim's Tune)". ('John Campbell puts his foot down on the pedal – ever so gently – to cruise out along the M62. A Mini-Midwestern road movie transported to Liverpool'. This song was their biggest hit and has since featured widely on television advertisements and on 1980s based compilation albums.[citation needed] Another minor hit followed, "Ed's Funky Diner (Friday Night, Saturday Morning)", with accompanying video, before the release of the band's debut album, Life's Hard and Then You Die, in September 1986. In 1990 they released their second album Song. As before, the music was of a subdued, understated nature, with wry wit in the manner of an indie Pet Shop Boys. The album was a commercial flop, despite receiving positive reviews in the music press. The album was produced by Calum Malcolm, best known for his work with The Blue Nile. In the same year as Song, former It's Immaterial keyboard player, Henry Priestman, had a UK number one album The Christians with the band of the same name. Since 2010 some unreleased songs from the album have appeared on different internet music channels. (Track listing (in order of their appearing): "Just North of Here", "New Moon", "Is it Alright (Between us)", "House for Sale" and "How Can I Tell You") A deluxe edition of their album Life's Hard and Then You Die" was released on 1 July 2016. The double CD issue contains the original album remastered plus bonus tracks of single versions, B sides, remixes and one of the group's John Peel sessions. On 23 September 2016 the group launched the campaign to produce and release their "lost and found" album House For Sale via Pledge Music. The pledge target was reached, although an initial tentative release date of Spring 2017 was later postponed to early 2018.

Fred Wellman is the founder of ScoutComms, a niche agency in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He specializes in public relations and marketing efforts in support of corporations and nonprofits focused on veteran and military family support, as well as veteran-owned and focused businesses.  In this episode, he explains why he started his own PR agency that focuses n service and why running a B Corp (a mission-driven benefit corporation) can create a competitive edge in attracting top quality clients and employees. He also explains the importance of serving pro bono clients and why we should hire against our weaknesses. As the hardest working man in public relations, Fred Wellman is the James Brown of PR. As the hardest working man in public relations, Fred Wellman is the James Brown of PR. A graduate of West Point and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, he ran for mayor in Georgia, served as an Army Scout and Blackhawk helicopter pilot in Iraq, worked for Generals David Petraeus and Martin Dempsey (later Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff). General Petraeus selected him to become an Army public affairs officer. Fred started his own agency at the bottom of the last recession.  He found a niche that focuses on veterans’ issues.  His business, ScoutComms, is based on one simple idea: There are very few veterans in the agency world, so ScoutComms would serve as the expert in that niche for larger PR agencies initially and, eventually, for corporate clients directly. There is a bias against hiring senior practitioners who have not previously worked in agencies.  This seems to be based on the assumption that it’s difficult or impossible to learn how to manage client relationships and develop new business.  This bias precludes hiring talented communication professionals with deep experience, rich insight, and a robust network in a particular sector. It is important to integrate all communications (PR, marketing, internal, executive, digital, etc.) across an organization. Know your clients.  Bring on experts who know the client’s business, culture, sensitivities, language, and how they communicate. It’s important to know how your organization is different. What is your competitive advantage or secret sauce?   Forming a B Corp can cost more money, but also can be a good fit if your business is founded on more than making money.  Much of ScoutComms’ business is in corporate social responsibility, so having an organizational framework that reinforces that social good creates a strategic, competitive advantage.  The B Corp certification process can serve as a coaching tool.  Fred refers to his former employees as “graduates” and he is very proud of what they have gone on to do. One runs a USO center in North Carolina, one is running an environmental organization in northern Virginia, and one works for Dr. Jill Biden.  

Sources:Jordanian Atheist Writer Murdered: Suleiman Al-Khalidi, “Jordanian writer shot dead outside court before trial over cartoon.” Accessed September 30, 2016. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-jor...Bethan McKerman & Agencies, “Alleged killer who shot atheist Jordanian writer identified.” Accessed September 30, 2016. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wor...Ishaan Tharoor, “Arab TV host cheers secular writer’s assassination on television.” Accessed September 29, 2016. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/w... NSS Calls on British Government to Outlaw Caste Discrimination:National Secular Society, “NSS accuses Government of showing contempt for Parliament and UK’s international obligations on caste discrimination.” Accessed September 10, 2016. http://www.secularism.org.uk/news/201... National Secular Society, “Calls for Government to outlaw caste discrimination after tribunal rules in favour of victim kept in “domestic servitude.” Accessed September 10, 2016. http://www.secularism.org.uk/news/201... The Fundamentalizing of IDF:David Zoldan, “The Ever-diminishing Dissonance of Being a Religious Soldier in Israel's Secular Army.” Accessed September 5, 2016. http://www.haaretz.com/jewish/books/.... Poll on Morality of Enhancing Body:Michael Lipka, “The religious divide on views of technologies that would ‘enhance’ human beings.” Accessed September 15, 2016. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/... Ticker: Peter Montgomery, “Mexico’s Religious Conservatives Seek Anti-LGBT Constitutional Amendment, LGBT Activists Defend Secular Government; Cash From Qatar Funds ‘Traditional’ Family Activism Worldwide; Global LGBT Recap.” Accessed September 8, 2016. http://religiondispatches.org/mexicos... Penny Edgell, Douglass Hartmann, Evan Stewart, & Joseph Gerteis, “Atheists and Other Cultural Outsiders: Moral Boundaries and the Non-Religious in the United States.” Accessed September 15, 2016. http://sf.oxfordjournals.org/content/... Frances Beroset, “Retired general Martin Dempsey emphasizes importance of religion in developing moral values.” Accessed September 13, 2006. http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/... Garrett Mitchell, “Lawsuit accuses Arizona charter schools of teaching history with religious slant.” Accessed September 29, 2016. http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... Matt Payton, “Record numbers leave Church of Denmark after atheist adverts.” Accessed September 29, 2016. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wor...

Dispatches from Brian Stiller: Did We Find Peace in Assisi? Peace is hard to come by. Ask John Kerry and his Russian equivalent Sergei Lavrov in their intermittent successes at finding a Syrian cease-fire. In the 20th century 231 million died in wars and conflicts. Even so Stewart Pinker (Harvard) said five years ago, “we may be living in the most peaceful era in our species' existence,” followed by Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, one year later, that today our world is “more dangerous than it has ever been.” Pinker makes his assertion based on the percentage of killings to world population, Dempsey on actual numbers killed... Read the entire article and more at: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/September-2016/Did-We-Find-Peace-in-Assisi

President Trump has agreed to meet Kim Jong Un face-to-face. Is this a chance at lasting peace? Or a recipe for disaster? Then, Gen. Martin Dempsey, Pres. Obama's top military advisor, on the military challenges facing the Trump administration.

Tonight we're talking about Sarah Huckabee Sanders and how she twisted General Martin Dempsey's statement on Colin Kaepernick's right to take a knee during the National Anthem.Let's talk about some gun control. Would love to hear your thoughts as well.And we're also going to talk about the infamous Milo Yiannopoulos who needs no introduction.Find me on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to continue the dialogue!YouTube: Militant Moderatehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOFe4nHeAIJDQg8Atnie4wTwitter: @MiliModeratehttps://twitter.com/MiliModerateFacebook: /MilitantModeratehttps://www.facebook.com/MilitantModerate

Tonight we're talking about Sarah Huckabee Sanders and how she twisted General Martin Dempsey's statement on Colin Kaepernick's right to take a knee during the National Anthem.Let's talk about some gun control. Would love to hear your thoughts as well.And we're also going to talk about the infamous Milo Yiannopoulos who needs no introduction.Find me on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to continue the dialogue!YouTube: Militant Moderatehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOFe4nHeAIJDQg8Atnie4wTwitter: @MiliModeratehttps://twitter.com/MiliModerateFacebook: /MilitantModeratehttps://www.facebook.com/MilitantModerate

How Congress contributed to our nation's opioid addiction, then General Martin Dempsey, former Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on what it takes to be a leader.

In this sweet, but candid, interview- Deanie Dempsey shares how she and her husband kept their marriage strong after over 30 years in military service. Her husband, General Martin Dempsey was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff- overseeing the Joint Chiefs of all branches and reporting to the president.

This episode was originally published on September 9, 2016. General Martin Dempsey is former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as such he was the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. In this episode of Policy 360, Dempsey joins host Kelly Brownell to talk about his unlikely rise in the military, changes in the military since 9-11, the one thing he wishes he could have accomplished during his time as chairman, and the words he found to comfort those left behind when a fellow serviceman or woman has been killed. More about the Sanford School of Public Policy: www.sanford.duke.edu Photo: Dan Nguyen/Creative Commons www.flickr.com/photos/zokuga/7976447467/ Music: Impromptu in Blue by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Artist: www.incompetech.com/

General Martin Dempsey is former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as such was the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. He talks about his unlikely rise in the military, changes in the military since 9-11, the one thing he wishes he could have accomplished during his time as chairman, and the words he found to comfort those left behind when a fellow serviceman or woman has been killed.

Dr. Joseph J. Collins, the Director of the Center for Complex Operations at National Defense University spoke on the new NDU book, "Lessons Encountered: Learning from the Long War" at The Institute of World Politics on November 9, 2015. The book began as two questions from then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Martin Dempsey: what have been the costs and benefits of our operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; and what are the strategic lessons that one can draw from these two campaigns in the Long War. The speaker summarized the 500-page book with an emphasis on the strategic lessons that were identified, and hopefully one day, learned. This event took place at The Institute of World Politics on November 9, 2015. Dr. Joseph J. Collins was appointed Director of the Center for Complex Operations, INSS, National Defense University in July 2014, after a decade on the National War College faculty as Professor of National Security Strategy. Prior to that teaching assignment, Dr. Collins served for three years as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability Operations, the Pentagon's senior civilian official for peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and stabilization and reconstruction operations. His team led the stability operations effort in Afghanistan and created the Global Peace Operations Initiative, which President Bush took to the 2004 G8 Sea Island Summit. From 1998-2001, he was a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he did research on economic sanctions, military culture, and national security policy. In 1998, Dr. Collins retired from the U. S. Army as a Colonel after nearly 28 years of military service. His Army years were equally divided among infantry and armor assignments in the United States, South Korea, and Germany; teaching at West Point in the Department of Social Sciences; and a series of assignments in the Pentagon on the Army staff, in OSD Policy, and the Office of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dr. Collins has also taught as adjunct faculty in the graduate divisions of Columbia University and Georgetown University Strategic Studies Program. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and holds a doctorate in Political Science from Columbia University. A former contributing editor of the Armed Forces Journal, he wrote Understanding War in Afghanistan, published by National Defense University Press (NDU Press) in 2011. He is an author in and the editor of Lessons Encountered: Learning from the Long War, a book on the strategic lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan. It has been published in October 2015 by NDU Press, and can be downloaded in various formats at http://ndupress.ndu.edu/Books/LessonsEncountered.aspx.

In 2012, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey contended that “we are living in the most dangerous time in my lifetime, right now.” In 2013, he was more assertive, stating that the world is “more dangerous than it has ever been.” Is this accurate? A Dangerous World? brings together leading experts on international security to assess the supposed dangers to American security. They examine the most frequently referenced threats, including wars between nations and civil wars, and discuss the impact of rising nations, nuclear weapons proliferation, general unrest, transnational crime, and state failures. Please join us for an illuminating analysis of current and future American national security. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Glenn Thrush talks about his story "Revved Up - How Al Sharpton became Obama's go-to man on race"; Hagel and Martin Dempsey spoke out strongly against ISIL; DEA tightens rules on the hydrocodone; Food banks are saying no to unhealthy food

A convite do presidente do Estado-Maior Conjunto dos Estados Unidos, Martin Dempsey, o chefe do Estado-Maior do Exército da Libertação Popular da China (ELP), Fang Fenghui, inicia hoje (13) uma visita aos EUA. Para os especialistas, a visita vai ajudar a promover o intercâmbio militar entre China e EUA. Segundo o porta-voz do Departamento de Defesa dos EUA, John Kirby, Fang Fenghui vai visitar o porta-aviões Reagan, LCS4 Coronado e o acampamento do Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais em San Diego. Durante sua estadia nos EUA, Fang Fenghui vai se encontrar também com alto líder do exército norte-americano. O pesquisador do centro de pesquisa sobre relação militar sino-norte-americana da Academia de Ciências Militares da China, Zhao Weibing, considera que a visita de Feng é um importante passo para elevar o mecanismo de diálogo militar entre os dois países.

We sat down with General Martin E. Dempsey in his office to talk strategy, the profession of arms, military compensation reform, and professional military education. Interview Transcript (courtesy Federal News Service, Washington, DC): RYAN EVANS:  Hi, this is Ryan Evans with a very special War on the Rocks podcast.  I’m here with General Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and I have Jason Fritz, one of our editors at War on the Rocks, also joining us.  And we’re going to talk about profession of arms, which is, General, a big passion of yours, or one of your central efforts, actually, ever since you were TRADOC commander.  How much has your – did your experience joining the post-Vietnam Army in the mid ’70s, which sort of went through some similar challenges that we’re about to see now, shape your approach to profession of arms? GENERAL MARTIN DEMPSEY:  Well, you know, I think you’re shaped by the accumulation of your experiences over time.  So I entered West Point in 1970, and you know what kind of climate there was in the country in 1970 – not just related to the Vietnam War but related to just a whole bunch of social issues inside the country. So, you know, in that environment, the military had kind of lost its standing with the American people, you know, simply stated.  And so even as a very young officer, it occurred to me that if we are to live up to our – and especially as we transition to an all-volunteer force, by the way – it occurred to me that this issue of professionalism would have to become more prominent.  And, in fact, in 1998, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, I studied for a master’s degree and took as my thesis that issue. And in that particular treatise, if you will, I came to the conclusion that the single most important value in our long list of professional values was the – was the duty – was the value of duty.  By the way, I wasn’t the first one to turn that up.  You may remember that Robert E. Lee said that duty is the sublimest virtue. So that started me down a path of studying what it means to be a professional.  How is it different from simply a job?  What is it that we owe ourselves internally?  How do we hold ourselves to a higher standard?  How do we identify that standard?  What are the key leader attributes that define us?  And how do we deliver them?  And how do we make sure we know we’re delivering them? And so that’s the context in which I entered TRADOC, did some things there, did a few things as chief of staff of the Army, knowing that after 10 or 12 years of conflict we had gotten sloppy.  It’s not – I’ve said this before.  It’s not that the war caused this misstep, if you will, but rather that the tools that we had at our disposal, whether they were education, oversight, surveys, command climate assessments, fitness reports, mentoring and – you know, mentors and protégés, we had kind of broken – you know that – we had kind of broken some of those relationships because of the pace, and in some cases because of modularity, this notion in the Army, anyway, that you can kind of plug and play with units.  Well, you can, actually.  They’re very fungible.  But when you do that, you break the mentor-protégé relationship as you plug and play.  So we’re looking back now and looking forward as well.  That’s a long answer, but that’s how I came to this conclusion that it was time to take a very close look at this. RYAN EVANS:  That’s a good answer, actually.  And I know Jason, a fellow armor officer, experienced – I don’t know if, Jason, you want to comment or question based on what you saw. JASON FRITZ:  Yeah, I would agree, particularly on the issues of mentor and protégé issues.  I was in the first modularized brigade, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, and, you know, we – going through the pains of transitioning to that model and some of the repercussion over the years with them.  I was a brigade planner during the surge,

2013- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomed the Defense Minister from Bosnia-Herzegovinia to the Pentagon, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Martin Dempsey completed two days of NATO meetings in Brussels and the latest medal count from Warrior Games. Available in high definition.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey announced the end of the direct ground combat exclusion rule for female members of the military, which will open about 237,000 positions to women. This change has been hotly debated since its announcement, but photos of women currently serving and Secretary Panetta's words "There are no guarantees of success. Not everyone can be a combat soldier, but everyone is entitled to a chance," evince the evolving landscape of our country's armed forces. Read more about this story here: http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=119098 George Little, Pentagon Press Secretary, provided an update on United States role in supporting French operations in Mali during a press event at the Pentagon. Troops there are continuing to back French air operations to thwart the AQIM threat in the region. http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=119077 Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee recently where he spoke and provided testimony about his policies should he be sworn in as the next Defense Secretary. Hagel will be the 24th Defense Secretary if confirmed and vows to make U.S. policy "worthy of our troops and their families and the sacrifices we ask them to make. http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=119152 On Dec. 18, after years of planning and training, a group of 16 specialized surgeons performed an extremely rare surgery on U.S. Army Spc. Brendan Marrocco. What kind of surgery? Watch or listen to the podcast to find out, either way you'll be amazed. http://www.army.mil/article/95523/Double_arm_transplant_helps_Soldier_who_lost_limbs_in_Iraq/ Media for Spc. Marrocco's story provided by Johns Hopkins Medicine: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/johns_hopkins_medicine_press_briefing_on_double_arm_transplant_featuring_the_patient_and_his_surgeons

For the past several weeks, more than 10,000 Marines have been displaying their amphibious assault capabilities and sharpening their other skill sets during Exercise Steel Knight, in Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Marines are using this exercise as they transition from fighting in Afghanistan back to the essential roles of the Marine Corps. To see Maj. Gen. Bailey's full interview follow the link: http://www.pentagonchannel.mil/Video.aspx?videoid=193018 In the wake of Typhoon Pablo, which struck the Philippines on December 4, the Department of Defense has been providing humanitarian support. Personnel and aircraft with III Marine Expeditionary Force have been transporting supplies from Marine Corps Station Futenma in Okinawa to affected areas in the Philippines, including Manila to Davao International Airport in Mindanao, the region most affected by the typhoon. See the Defense.gov story here: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=118794 Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta was traveling the past few weeks, with stops in Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Turkey. While in Kuwait, and then also in Afghanistan, Secretary Panetta spent time with troops and thanked them for their service and sacrifice. Panetta also met with ISAF Commander, Gen. John Allen, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai. While on his way to Turkey to meet with top officials, Panetta signed an order that will deploy 400 U.S. personnel to Turkey to support the deployment that NATO agreed to recently of Patriot missile capability there. See more media about Secretary Panetta's travels here: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2012/1212_panetta1/ Finally, a few holiday greetings from President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, his wife Deannie and their grandsons. Check out our playlist with more DoD leadership holiday messages here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXW_E5mHof0E-I_Gnw9N4t-pj6ljTYCX2

More than 3,500 troops are in Israel right now to participate in Austere Challenge 2012, the largest U.S.-Israeli exercise to date. The command post exercise began in October and will continue through November in an effort to build on the long-standing relationship between the two countries. Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Israel during the exercise and also met with officials there. For more on Austere Challenge check out this report: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=118239 Military financial readiness is getting attention at the highest levels of government because of partnerships forged to enhance the financial fitness and long term stability of military families. A new partnership formed by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Holly Petraeus, aims to protect military families from being the target of unscrupulous financial practices for military members with student loan debt. CFPB and the DoD also aim to provide education resources and help to those currently having trouble managing student loans. For more about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (http://www.consumerfinance.gov/) visit their Facebook and Twitter pages here: https://twitter.com/cfpbmilitary https://www.facebook.com/CFPBMilitary Another partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which began in 1944 marked a huge milestone in the driveway of a new home. The 20 millionth home loan was signed in the driveway of two new homeowners, the spouse of an Iraq war veteran and her small son. The VA home loan program guarantees home loans for veterans that have served honorably in the DoD. To learn about the VA's home loan program, go to: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ Hurricane Sandy swept through the Northeast last week, causing damage and leaving behind a path of devastation. That path is now marked by the efforts of sailors, Marines, airmen and soldiers that rushed to aid those affected. At least 24 states felt the wrath of the super-storm, with widespread flooding, structural damages and power outages. Now, the Department of Defense is focusing it's efforts on support. If you need assistance as a result of Hurricane Sandy, visit www.fema.gov

In "This Week in the DoD" for June 22: Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shared his thoughts on leadership and the future of the Defense Department at a military leadership event in Washington, D.C. The Defense Department is working to improve health care and education for women on the battlefield. Increased infection rates and injuries caused by ill-fitting body armor (designed for men's bodies) are major concerns. The U.S. Army has new plans to energize troops. Using high-voltage batteries, soldiers in the field will be able to lighten their load while retaining the same energy capabilities. The Defense Centers of Excellence hosted a conference in Washington, D.C., addressing suicide and suicide prevention. The Defense and Veterans' Affairs Departments are partnering to better help troops and veterans who may be suicidal. Secretary of Veteran's Affairs Eric K. Shinseki spoke to attendees about the importance of warning signs and the unique challenges that come with addressing suicide.

In "This Week in the DoD" for June 8: Next Thursday, June 14th, marks the U.S. Army's 237th Birthday. Military communities from around the world are celebrating the day, with events including cake-cutting ceremonies, commemorative speeches, parades, concerts, and festivals. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey travelled to Southeast Asia this week for bi-lateral and multi-lateral meetings with defense officials in the region. Secretary Panetta announced an agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam that will help the U.S. find and identify remains of service members declared missing in action during the Vietnam War. In Singapore at the Shangri-La dialogue, Panetta said the U.S. military will reposition itself to focus on security issues in the Asia-Pacific region, including a reposturing of the Navy's presence. The secretary then moved on to Afghanistan to assess the situation there as troops prepare to draw down. After Gen. Dempsey returned from his travels in the Philippines, Thailand, and the summit in Singapore, the Chairman laid out the military's plan for increased engagement in Asia. The U.S. Air Force has broken new ground by promoting former Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger to be the first female Four Star General. In 1942 in the Pacific Ocean near a small atoll known as Midway, the U.S. Navy delivered a decisive blow against the Japanese Fleet, turning the tide against Japan. Two years later, nearly 170,000 troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in what became known as D-Day. Both of these events happened more than 70 years ago this week and ceremonies were held throughout the week to commemorate those historic events.

In "This Week in the DoD" for June 1: Last weekend Americans across the country and around the world honored those who have died or gone missing while serving in the U.S. armed forces. President Barack Obama, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke about America's rich military tradition at Memorial Day commemorations in the Washington, D.C., area. This year's Memorial Day held special significance: this year the Department of Defense is commemorating the 50th anniversary of America's involvement in Vietnam. The U.S. Navy is now allowing women to serve on its submarines. On Monday, the first women to serve on submarines met President Obama and the First Lady at the White House. Panetta visited troops in Hawaii, where he highlighted the role troops stationed in the Pacific will play in the future force. Panetta is currently in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogues, a meeting of defense leaders from around the Asia-Pacific region.

The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are merging their health records into what will be the world's largest electronic health system. The new system, which will be fully operational by 2017, will ensure the best care for service members even after they've left the military. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. They joined Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in urging Congress to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty and give the United States a voice in international maritime law. Following last weekend's NATO Summit in Chicago, ISAF forces in Afghanistan have a new goal: for Afghan forces to take the lead on all combat missions by mid-2013. ISAF Commander Gen. John Allen briefed reporters at the Pentagon on the next few years of operations in Afghanistan. Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs George Little said the Defense Department looks forward to normalizing relations with Pakistan and reopening supply routes to Afghanistan. After incidents last year, relations with Pakistan soured and transit through the country to Afghanistan was blocked.

In "This Week in the DoD" for May 10, 2012: At the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, briefed reporters on developments in the Federal budget, specifically related to the Defense budget request. Panetta hosted Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Liang Guanglie at the Pentagon Monday. The two reaffirmed the U.S. and China's mutual commitment to stable relationships between the two countries' governments and militaries. The Atlantic Council honored all enlisted service members by giving them, as a whole, the Distinguished Military Service Award. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, accepted the award on behalf of America's enlisted troops. On Wednesday, Panetta and Dempsey spoke at the Forum on the Law of the Sea convention in Washington, D.C. There, they encouraged the U.S. to ratify the United Nations' Law of the Sea Treaty, which will provide legal rules and guidance for international use of the world's oceans. Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day; here's a special message from the Chairman and his wife, Deanie.

In "This Week in the DoD" for May 4: President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan, where he signed a ten-year defense agreement between the U.S. and Afghan governments, outlining the two countries' relationship after the combat misison ends there. He also visited troops at Bagram Air Base. After meetings with his counterpart from the Philippines, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised the country in a press conference with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He said the historic alliance between the U.S. and Philippines has been instrumental in disrupting al Qaeda activity in the South Pacific. All this week, wounded, injured and ill troops have been competing in the annual Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. The annual Olympic-style contest pits teams from each of the military services (as well as a team from the United Kingdom, this year) against each other in friendly competition. First Lady Michelle Obama and Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined the athletes at the Warrior Games opening ceremony Monday. May is Military Family Appreciation Month, and we start the month off with a special message from Gen. Dempsey and his wife, Deanie.

General Martin Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered remarks at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

This week Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has been visiting military leaders in South America, affirming military-to-military relationships and discussing security issues on the continent. General Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has also been traveling. He has visited troops in Afghanistan and is taking part in a NATO conference in Brussels, Belgium. At the NATO conference General Dempsey and other NATO defense leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in the Department of Defense. Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno released a message to soldiers and their families about the Army's Sexual Harassment, Assault Response and Prevention, or "SHARP" program. The Budget Control Act has asked that the Marine Corps downsize by 20-thousand marines for a post Afghanistan environment and the Marine Corps has accepted the challenge. Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Amos said that even though the Marine Corps will be smaller, it will remain just as capable.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Department of Defense is highlighting its campaign to end sexual assault in the military. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta traveled to Brussels, Belgium, with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for joint ministerial meetings with NATO allies and International Security Assistance Force partners. The meetings precede this summer's NATO summit in Chicago. The secretary and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey testified before the House Armed Services Committee regarding the ongoing situation in Syria. President Barack Obama announced April 16 that Army Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr. will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor. Sabo was killed during an ambush after shielding an injured soldier from a grenade blast and destroying an enemy bunker. The explosion that destroyed the bunker also killed Sabo. He had been nominated by his unit for the award, but his paperwork had been lost until recently. The U.S. and a broad coalition of nations and non-governmental organizations are prepating for Pacific Partnership 2012, a humanitarian and medical exercise set to begin in May. The hospital ship USNS Mercy will deliver in-country aid to Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines. Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke on a Sesame Workshop panel to discuss the "Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments, Homecomings and Changes" campaign and other collaborations between the Sesame Workshop and Department of Defense to help military children cope with the unique stresses of military family life.

The Military Saves campaign is working to get service members and military families on their best financial footing. Barbara Thompson, director for the Office of Family Policy for Children and Youth, explains some of the financial planning and readiness tools available through Military Saves. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter visited NATO and Afghan leaders in Kabul to discuss the ongoing mission in Afghanistan, and to apologize for the accidental inappropriate disposal of copies of the Quran by service members. International Security Assistance Forces commander Marine Gen. John Allen has also released a statement. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey visited troops at Naval Air Station Pensacola for a town hall meeting. He spoke with the Florida-based service members about the Defense Department's budget as well as its future implications for the military. And with the tax deadline getting closer each day, the Pentagon Channel brings us some tax tips for service members.

In "This Week in the DoD" for Feb. 17: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey have been on Capitol Hill this week, explaining the Defense Department's new strategy and budget request to the House and Senate Armed Service Committees. In an effort to help service members and military families keep their finances straight, the Defense Department is promoting the Military Saves Campaign. Military Saves is a program that provides financial advice to military members and their families to help reduce debt and increase savings. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Pentagon Wednesday to announce a new report on military spouse employment and state licensing regulations. More than 100,000 military spouses are unemployed right now because they're unable to transfer professional licenses across state lines when they have to move. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visited the Pentagon Tuesday. Xi and the Secretary of Defense discussed the importance of a strong military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and China. During Congressional hearings Thursday, Panetta told the House Armed Services Committee that there are clear "red lines," including building a nuclear weapon and closing the Strait of Hormuz, that would prompt military action against Iran. The Army, Air Force and Navy are all realigning their forces in Europe. The Army is disbanding some brigades and consolidating offices, the Air Force is disbanding two squadrons and the Navy is deploying four more guided-missile destroyers to Spain.

In "This Week in the DoD" for Feb. 3: February is African-American History Month. DoDLive will be featuring stories throughout the month about many notable black Americans who helped shape the U.S. military. This week we profile Lt. Harriet Ida Pickens and Ensign Frances Elizabeth Wills, the first black women to become U.S. Naval officers. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy is retiring. In a recent interview with the Pentagon Channel, she recounted some highlights from her three years in the position. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke about the future of the military reserve corps at the Reserve Officers Association's National Security Symposium in Washington, D.C. He said now is a time to determine how best to meet military requirements within budget constraints. Millions of people around the world will tune in this Sunday to watch the New York Giants and New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl XLVI, including thousands of troops serving abroad. Members of the Giants and Patriots extended their thanks and appreciation to service members.

President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday. He highlighted plans to invest in alternative energy, including a U.S. Navy biofuel plan. He also appealed to Congress and the American people to follow the military's example and work together to "accomplish the mission." Meanwhile, halfway around the globe, a special operations team working closely with the FBI successfully rescued two hostages from Somalian criminals. The two had been abducted while working with a Danish non-profit group to defuse mines and other ordnance. None of the rescuers or hostages were injured during the operation. Thursday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey briefed the Pentagon press corps on their budget proposal for fiscal 2013. The budget reflects changed strategy as well as implements hundreds of billions of dollars in savings required by Congress. Earlier this week, Panetta visited sailors deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, which is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. There he discussed how the Navy will work to face future threats.