Podcasts about Pacific Command

Series: Signs & GloryTitle: Why every Christian should live zealously for the LordScripture: John 2:12-251 Cor 3:16-17; 6:18-20; 1 Peter 2:4-8; Romans 12:9-11Bottom line: Every Christian should live zealously for the Lord and his kingdom mission.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESOUTLINESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDMy opening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTION"Another day in paradise," January 13, 2025, Bill Murphy, Jr."Honest to God, I just could not stop thinking of wonderful things that have happened to me and blessings that I've had, so it was lovely. It was lovely. And I got to a point of grace with about two minutes to spare when I found out it wasn't actually happening.— Jim CarreySeek immediate shelterIt was a beautiful morning. But aren't they all in Hawaii? A little below 80 degrees at the weather station in Oahu, with nearly no cloud cover: the kind of day that people on the mainland sometimes wish they had (but almost never get) at the beginning of January. • Honeymooners were waking up in each others' arms in their hotel rooms. A woman named Lydia Warren and her husband were vacationing on the beach. • A college student named Makena was showing her visiting boyfriend the Pearl Harbor memorial. (It's open at 7 a.m.; who knew?) Her father, a TV news producer named David Patterson, was on the freeway, about to dial into a conference call. • Oh, and here's a quirky one: Actor and comedian Jim Carrey was up early, working on writing a memoir.Then: panic. At 8:08 a.m., Hawaii's civil defense and emergency agency sent an alarming text to every single person in the state with a cell phone. It read, in all caps: "BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL."Local T.V. put a chyron message on the screen as well, against the backdrop of things like a college basketball game between Ole Miss and Florida, or else a Premier League soccer game from London between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton:The U.S. Pacific Command has detected a missile threat to Hawaii. A missile may impact on land or sea within minutes. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. If you are indoors, stay indoors. If you are outdoors, seek immediate shelter in a building. Remain indoors well away from windows. If you are driving, pull safely to the side of the road and seek shelter in a building or lay on the floor. We will announce when the threat has ended. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Take immediate action measures.Can you even imagine? Of course, you probably remember this -- along with the fact that in the end, there was no inbound missile. By the way, the date was January 13, 2018, so seven years ago today.In fact, officials at the civil defense agency realized this was a mistake pretty quickly, but it took them 38 minutes to confirm that and then figure out how to send a second message telling people that the first alert was in error.There's a lot about this story - but the biggest part that has stayed with me is how people spent those 38 minutes when they thought they and everyone around them was going to die.Lydia Warren and her husband raced back to their hotel -- not so much because they thought it would be safer, but because they thought that their bodies might be more easily identified someday if they were found near where they were staying.David Patterson called his daughter and learned where she was. He told her to use her phone to record video of Pearl Harbor visitors processing the possibility of an imminent attack. She later said this calmed her down, as she figured her father wouldn't tell her to spend what could be her last minutes videoing if he wasn't pretty sure the alert was a mistake.My favorite reaction is probably Jim Carrey's. He was engrossed in work and missed the initial alert, but his assistant called to tell him they had 10 minutes to live. He tried calling his daughter and some other family, wondering if there was any way to get off the island, and finally realizing everything was out of his control.He explained all of this on an episode of The Tonight Show two years later (video here):Jim Carrey: And we had to say goodbye. And I sat on the lanai and looked out at the ocean, and at that point, I started going, "Okay. Well, what can I do with this last moment of time?" And I just decided to go through a list of gratitudes, and honest to God, I just could not stop thinking of wonderful things that have happened to me and blessings that I've had, so it was lovely. It was lovely. And I got to a point of grace with about two minutes to spare when I found out it wasn't actually happening. And all I was planning to do was close my eyes an be thankful, 'cause it's been a good ride.'Jimmy Fallon: What did you do when you found out that it was a fake missile test?Carrey: Then I got pissed off, and heads rolled!The front page headline in the Star-Advertiser newspaper the next day read, in giant type: OOPS! (And in smaller type: "'Wrong button' sends out false missile alert.")Later, officials said that wasn't right; it was instead an employee who was absolute, 100 percent convinced that a missile was en route, and who sent the alert -- but was simply wrong.I guess I've mentioned this theme a few times recently -- but isn't it funny that even being told you are going to die within a few minutes can turn out to be a gift? At least that's what I take away from Carrey's account. Sometimes, I suppose you value things most when you're suddenly about to lose them.As for everyone affected that day, I feel for them. It must have been hard.Then again, after it was all over, they were still in Hawaii.Jesus is AngryJesus is angry. How can Jesus be angry? If God is love, how can Jesus-who is God-get angry? Genuine love is compatible with anger.In fact, genuine love is sometimes demonstrated by anger. At times anger proves love is authentic. Let me give you an example: a friend of mine is passionate about ending modern-day slavery and human trafficking.He writes and speaks about it. He's visited Washington to meet with politicians. He has traveled to foreign countries to learn more about stopping it. He's worked hard to bring it to people's attention. I don't doubt his commitment to ending trafficking. I don't doubt his love for those in slavery. But I would doubt a claim that he never got angry about it. I know his love for the abused is real because he gets angry when he sees the abuse.Jesus gets angry about how the Jews have turned his house of prayer and mission into a house of corrupt commerce. The Court of GentilesThe court of the Gentiles was the one place on the Temple Mount where anyone could engage with the God of Israel formally. But it was clogged with commercial enterprise instead of prayer, worship and evangelism.Matt Carter writes, "Jesus levels a charge, but the charge is not unethical practices. They have twisted the purpose of the temple. Jesus is denouncing impure worship."I would add they've forgotten the purpose of the outer temple court: mission to the nations.We do that too when we make our Sunday worship experience all about our wants and needs. When we see the Lord as he truly is, we are transformed to live on mission with him 24/7.CONTEXTLast week, Ken showed us how Jesus first displayed his power at a wedding in Cana, not far from Nazareth and Capernaum. He discreetly turns water to wine demonstrating his power as Messiah to his disciples and mother. This was part of his first week of public ministry. John called it the first of his "signs," or, miracles that point to who he is and why he's come. From Capernaum, Jesus leads his family and disciples to the temple in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover together. It's about to get dramatic.We pick it up with Jesus and his disciples in the temple in Jerusalem. This is the only temple of the Jews. It was the symbol of the nation and religion of Israel. It was the icon of their identity and the place where they 1) Met with God, and 2) atoned for their sins. SERMON Every Christian should live zealously for the Lord and his kingdom mission.Why? The answer is the message I'm about to give:It's because of his power, his passion and his promise.I. His power. (2:1-11) We saw last week how he powerfully transformed water to wine. He demonstrated this discreetly to reveal his power to his family and disciples; to help them believe he could powerfully transform our lives too.II. His passion. (2:12-17) We see his passion and zeal for his father's house. In fact, his zeal consumes him. We see this in the cross.Story by Kent Hughes, commentary on John, p. 47"One evening the great conductor Arturo Toscanini conducted Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. It was a brilliant performance, at the end of which the audience went absolutely wild! They clapped, whistled, and stamped their feet, absolutely caught up in the greatness of that performance. As Toscanini stood there, he bowed and bowed and bowed, then acknowledged his orchestra.When the ovation finally began to subside, Toscanini turned and looked intently at his musicians. He was almost out of control as he whispered,"Gentlemen! Gentlemen!" The orchestra leaned forward to listen. In a fiercely enunciated whisper Toscanini said, "Gentlemen, I am nothing." That was an extraordinary admission since Toscanini was blessed with an enormous ego.He added, "Gentlemen, you are nothing." They had heard that same message before the rehearsal. "But Beethoven," said Toscanini in a tone of adoration,"is everything, everything, everything!" This is the attitude we need toward ourselves and toward the Lord Jesus Christ. I am nothing, you are nothing, but he is everything! That was John's attitude, and it is the attitude of every authentic messenger of Christ."III. He promise. (2:18-22) We will see his promise fulfilled in our resurrection one day based on his resurrection 2,000 years ago.CONCLUSIONApplication: When we're tempted to doubt or find ourselves lacking zeal, REMEMBER THE RESURRECTION!From Tim Keller, The Songs of Jesus, p. 153"MISUNDERSTOOD. David is being scorned for his zealous devotion to God (verse 9). When he prays and repents, he is laughed at (verses 10-11). His world is not so different from ours. Even when Christianity was taken for granted by Western society, the most devoted believers were silently laughed at.Today they are also despised. The world does not understand the Gospel of grace, in which holy living is the result of humble, grateful joy, not a way to earn heaven. The world therefore sees all righteous living as self-righteousness and bigotry. We should not be surprised at this (2 Timothy 3:12), but we should also undermine this false narrative by living lives of humility, forgiveness, and sacrificial service to others."Bottom line: Every Christian should live zealously for the Lord and his kingdom mission.What about you?Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬InvitationHow do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTESMany today want to use this to say we shouldn't sell things in church lobbies because we tend to think of the church building as a house of prayer and mission too. And it is to the degree that it is filled with true believers. But I'd take it further. As a part of the better, spiritual temple of God, I must make sure I don't approach my time of worship as a transactional exchange with God where I show up, maybe serve a little bit, give a little bit, pray a little bit, and then expect God to bless me because I earned it.OUTLINESOutline from Willmington's Outline Bible N/AQUESTIONS TO CONSIDERWhat do I want them to know? Why do I want them to know it?What do I want them to do?Why do I want them to do it?How do they do this?DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions (by Jeff Vanderstelt): Based on this passage:Who is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I do? (In light of who I am)How do I do it?Final Questions (Write this down)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED“John,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in John, by Matt Carter & Josh Wredberg“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.com“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)Claude.aiChatGPT 3.5

This week Seth and Bill welcome back the third amigo, Jon Parshall, as the trio dive into Allied and Japanese commander's performances in 1944 and 1945. Halsey, Spruance, MacArthur, Mitscher, McCain, LeMay, Hansell, Bruce, Burke, Rupertus, Yamashita, Iwabuchi, Nakagawa and others are reviewed by the guys in this totally off-the-cuff discussion. The guys get into the big names, and some of the commanders you might not be so familiar with. This was a fun one to make, and we hope you guys like it too. #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #essex #halsey #taskforce38 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #mastersoftheair #8thairforce #mightyeighth #100thbombgroup #bloodyhundredth #b17 #boeing #airforce wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #oldbreed #1stMarineDivision #thepacific #Peleliu #army #marines #marinecorps #worldwar2 #worldwar #worldwarii #leytegulf #battleofleytegulf #rodserling #twilightzone #liberation #blacksheep #power #prisoner #prisonerofwar #typhoon #hurricane #weather #iwojima#bullhalsey #ace #p47 #p38 #fighter #fighterpilot #b29 #strategicstudying #tokyo #boeing #incendiary #usa #franklin #okinawa #yamato #kamikaze

Summary Lieutenant General Anthony Crutchfield (Ret.) (LinkedIn, Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his time as the Deputy Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command. PACOM covers 52% of the globe.  What You'll Learn Intelligence The role of intelligence in military operations Ethical dilemmas in command decisions Reflections on the impact of mentorship and outreach  The importance of remaining aware in today's pervasive world Reflections The challenges of leadership Hard work, determination, and resilience And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “I worked hard at everything I did. If somebody asked me to do a job, I didn't say, ‘That's not my job,' I didn't complain. There were places that I was sent that I didn't want to go, but I went – And I didn't complain about it…I did the best that I could and it was recognized.” – Anthony Crutchfield. Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Leading United States Central Command with General Frank McKenzie (2024) CIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon Panetta (2024) David Petraeus on Ukraine & Intelligence with the former CIA Director & 4* General (2023) Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy with Michael Vickers (2023) DEEPER DIVE Books The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century, K. F. McKenzie (Naval Institute Press, 2024) Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine, D. Petraeus & A. Roberts (Harper, 2023)  Strategy in Crisis: The Pacific War, J. T. Kuehn (Naval Institute Press, 2023)  Fire on the Water: China, America, and the Future of the Pacific, R. J. Haddick (Naval Institute Press, 2014) Primary Sources  U.S. Defense Infrastructure in the IndoPacific: Background and Issues for Congress (2023) Pacific Partnership Strategy (2022) Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States (2022) *Wildcard Resource* PACOM is, by far, the largest geographical combatant command. The smallest, on the other hand, is the U.S. Central Command. Listen to our interview with General Frank McKenzie, 14th commander of CENTCOM, here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 110 Mike has been playtesting Pacific Command, and he's been doing it solo mode, as much playtesting is, and has developed a set of rules for doing that. So he's been wondering, is a solo mode that you use for playtesting the same as one you should present to your players? And if not, why not? So the guys chat about that. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

In Episode 109 Mike has been working on his latest game, Pacific Command, and there have been some last minute developments. He and Glenn talk about them. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MI) are the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Armed Services Committee. On January 11, they issued a noteworthy joint statement after receiving a briefing from Admiral John Aquilino, the commander of all U.S. military forces in the Indo-Pacific. The briefing's topic? The threat from China and how we should respond. The two senators called Admiral Aquilino's briefing “sobering” and said “Failure to maintain deterrence against China… would be catastrophic for American national and economic security.” They said tackling the challenges must be a top priority for the committee and called for a number of urgent steps.While many of us have been focused on the aftermath of the deplorable October 7 terror attack on Israel and growing instability and war in the Middle East, things have still been happening in the Indo-Pacific. So, what has China been up to? What has the U.S. military been doing to bolster deterrence? What additional steps must be taken?Guest host Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power, asks these and related questions to Admiral Aquilino. Also joining the conversation: retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. Admiral John AquilinoAdmiral Aquilino is the 26th Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. That's the Pentagon oldest and largest combatant command covering 36 nations, 14 time zones, and more than 50 percent of the world's population. He oversees 380,000 service members and DOD civilians and is responsible for all U.S. military activities in the Indo-Pacific. That means he spends a lot of time thinking about the People's Republic of China. Prior to his current assignment, he's commanded a carrier strike group, led all U.S. naval forces in the Middle East, and was the commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, among many other assignments. In addition to being a leader, he's also a pilot and warrior. He's accumulated more than 5,000 flight hours. He's been an F-14 and F-18 pilot and has 1,500 carrier landings. He's also a graduate of the famous TOPGUN school. Admiral Aquilino has deployed many times, including in support of Operations Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, Southern Watch, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.Rear Admiral (retired) Mark MontgomeryRADM Montgomery is the senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at FDD where he is also a senior fellow. Mark spent 32 years in the U.S. Navy, commanded a carrier strike group, and worked as the director of operations at U.S. Pacific Command.

Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MI) are the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Armed Services Committee. On January 11, they issued a noteworthy joint statement after receiving a briefing from Admiral John Aquilino, the commander of all U.S. military forces in the Indo-Pacific. The briefing's topic? The threat from China and how we should respond. The two senators called Admiral Aquilino's briefing “sobering” and said “Failure to maintain deterrence against China… would be catastrophic for American national and economic security.” They said tackling the challenges must be a top priority for the committee and called for a number of urgent steps.While many of us have been focused on the aftermath of the deplorable October 7 terror attack on Israel and growing instability and war in the Middle East, things have still been happening in the Indo-Pacific. So, what has China been up to? What has the U.S. military been doing to bolster deterrence? What additional steps must be taken?Guest host Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power, asks these and related questions to Admiral Aquilino. Also joining the conversation: retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. Admiral John AquilinoAdmiral Aquilino is the 26th Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. That's the Pentagon oldest and largest combatant command covering 36 nations, 14 time zones, and more than 50 percent of the world's population. He oversees 380,000 service members and DOD civilians and is responsible for all U.S. military activities in the Indo-Pacific. That means he spends a lot of time thinking about the People's Republic of China. Prior to his current assignment, he's commanded a carrier strike group, led all U.S. naval forces in the Middle East, and was the commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, among many other assignments. In addition to being a leader, he's also a pilot and warrior. He's accumulated more than 5,000 flight hours. He's been an F-14 and F-18 pilot and has 1,500 carrier landings. He's also a graduate of the famous TOPGUN school. Admiral Aquilino has deployed many times, including in support of Operations Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, Southern Watch, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.Rear Admiral (retired) Mark MontgomeryRADM Montgomery is the senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at FDD where he is also a senior fellow. Mark spent 32 years in the U.S. Navy, commanded a carrier strike group, and worked as the director of operations at U.S. Pacific Command.

As a member of the UMS Class of 1958, Brigadier General Grover E. Jackson, began a remarkable journey both academically and professionally with a degree from Sewanee: The University of the South, as well as completing college as a distinguished member of the Air Force ROTC. From this point forward, the achievements and service of Brigadier General Jackson have been a sterling example of what a servant-leader should do with his life.  In July 1989, Brigadier General Jackson was assigned the duty of Director of Intelligence, Headquarters U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii. His assignment was to provide accurate and timely intelligence for the United States Pacific Command as well as other significant commands. Only a person with the highest professional credentials and the finest personal character could receive such an assignment that is so essential for the protection of the United States. This impressive promotion was the result of 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the United States.  In addition to completing a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Syracuse University in 1967, Brigadier General Jackson received training at the best military colleges in the U.S. and among these was the prestigious Air War College in 1982. At various times he was stationed in Texas; Saigon, South Vietnam; RAF Station Chiscksands, England; Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; Strategic Air Command (SAC) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska; Stuttgart, West Germany; and Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.  UMS-Wright is fortunate that Brigadier General Jackson has moved permanently to Baldwin County and recently honored our school with a visit along with his daughter, Paige, his son, Garrett, and his wife Anita.  Subscribe to The Wright Way Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss out on any upcoming episodes. Have someone you would like to hear on the podcast, or want to be a guest yourself? Drop a line in the comments or email asmith@ums-wright.org

Sam Gray is the Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Defense Group, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering connections among people, technology, and capital to secure the US and its allies' technological edge. Sam is a retired Naval Officer, and as a fighter pilot, he deployed 7 times in the Pacific and Middle East. Sam co-founded NavalX, the Navy and Marine Corps innovation office, where he spearheaded its growth from a single office to 15 across the US and UK. His prior roles include managing aerospace procurement for the Under Secretary of Defense, strategic planning focused on China at Pacific Command, and serving as the commanding officer of an F/A-18 squadron based in Japan. Sam has a degree in history from The Ohio State University and a Master's in National Security and Strategic Studies from the US Naval War College.

As a three-star Air Force general, Dan Leaf trained to carry out nuclear strikes and vaporize targets without hesitation. But after a more than 30-year career, including tours on the Korean Peninsula, the self-described “nuclear warrior” came to believe that what the U.S. was doing wasn't working to reduce tensions with the DPRK. The retired general now believes that a permanent peace treaty with the Kim regime is the best chance to break the status quo and, most importantly, reduce the chance of nuclear conflict. And he argues that this could also undermine a raison d'etre of a regime that has made war with the U.S. a core part of its identity. Leaf joins the NK News podcast to discuss his time in high-level positions in Korea, what reconciliation with Vietnam can teach us about Korea, why the U.S. consider sending food aid into North Korea regardless of whether the country agrees to accept it and more. Lt. Gen. Dan Leaf (@figleaf31) is a retired U.S. three-star general and Air Force fighter pilot and former deputy commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. You can read his New York Times op-ed making the case for a peace treaty with North Korea here. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

PART 2 OF 2     For nearly 30 years, VADM(Ret) Bono served with honor and distinction as a highly respected Naval Officer and the first woman surgeon in the military to hold the rank of Vice Admiral. Currently, she is the Chief Health Officer for Viking Cruises, an industry-leading model to establish a C-suite office for restarting the cruise and travel business while maintaining a public health safety profile.     In this episode, Dr. Bono discusses her pathway toward a career in Navy Medicine and her training to become a critical care-trained trauma surgeon.  She talks about her experiences in the first Gulf War and how lessons learned from that conflict shaped her view of the critical role of Military Medicine in supporting war efforts and how she used this experience following the attacks on 9/11 and subsequent military operations in Southwest Asia.   Dr. Bono played a significant role in transforming how Electronic Health Records were utilized and integrated by the VA and DoD and discusses some of the challenges and successes during this work.  She also describes her involvement in the dramatic shift in how the Military Health System was organized in her role as the second director of the Defense Health Agency.  She provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on implementing this new Agency, and it's role in supporting a medically ready force and ensuring a ready medical force.  VADM(Ret) Bono provides valuable leadership and mentorship advice for the next generation of military healthcare professionals.     A board-certified trauma surgeon, Dr. Bono is an inspiration and role model for all surgeons, especially female surgeons nationwide and in the military. Dr. Bono received her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Austin; her Master of Business Administration from Washington State University, Spokane; and her medical degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock. She completed her surgical internship and residency at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA. She performed a trauma and critical care fellowship at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk.     Dr. Bono's leadership positions in the DoD include CEO/director, DHA (2015-2019); CEO/director, National Capital Region Medical Directorate (2013-2015); acting commander, Joint Task Force (JTF), National Capital Region (2013); functional champion, MHS GENESIS, the VA and DoD EHR (2014-2015); command surgeon, U.S. Pacific Command (2011-2013); chief of staff, TRICARE, DoD (2008-2010); commanding officer (CEO), Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL (2005-2008) and other significant positions. Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine  The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing military medicine career opportunities, experiences, and achievements. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/episodes Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.           Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

This edition features stories on Admiral Robert F. Willard taking control of U.S. Pacific Command, Communications Teams at Misawa Air Base, Economic impact of Spangdahlem Air Base, 55,555 Tornado flight hours reached by the German Air Force at the German air force training center in New Mexico. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on the first fully trained Iraqi helicopter pilots in over 12 years, an exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base meant to test the medical group's ability to respond to an outbreak, Air Combat Command celebrating the Year of the Air Force Family, Airman from the Pacific Command deploying to Padang, Indonesia, to provide humanitarian recovery and support for victims of recent deadly earthquake devastation there, and the process of making moving with pets easier for service members. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

PART 1 OF 2     For nearly 30 years, VADM(Ret) Bono served with honor and distinction as a highly respected Naval Officer and the first woman surgeon in the military to hold the rank of Vice Admiral. Currently, she is the Chief Health Officer for Viking Cruises, an industry-leading model to establish a C-suite office for restarting the cruise and travel business while maintaining a public health safety profile.     In this episode, Dr. Bono discusses her pathway toward a career in Navy Medicine and her training to become a critical care-trained trauma surgeon.  She talks about her experiences in the first Gulf War and how lessons learned from that conflict shaped her view of the critical role of Military Medicine in supporting war efforts and how she used this experience following the attacks on 9/11 and subsequent military operations in Southwest Asia.   Dr. Bono played a significant role in transforming how Electronic Health Records were utilized and integrated by the VA and DoD and discusses some of the challenges and successes during this work.  She also describes her involvement in the dramatic shift in how the Military Health System was organized in her role as the second director of the Defense Health Agency.  She provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on implementing this new Agency, and it's role in supporting a medically ready force and ensuring a ready medical force.  VADM(Ret) Bono provides valuable leadership and mentorship advice for the next generation of military healthcare professionals.     A board-certified trauma surgeon, Dr. Bono is an inspiration and role model for all surgeons, especially female surgeons nationwide and in the military. Dr. Bono received her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Austin; her Master of Business Administration from Washington State University, Spokane; and her medical degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock. She completed her surgical internship and residency at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA. She performed a trauma and critical care fellowship at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk.     Dr. Bono's leadership positions in the DoD include CEO/director, DHA (2015-2019); CEO/director, National Capital Region Medical Directorate (2013-2015); acting commander, Joint Task Force (JTF), National Capital Region (2013); functional champion, MHS GENESIS, the VA and DoD EHR (2014-2015); command surgeon, U.S. Pacific Command (2011-2013); chief of staff, TRICARE, DoD (2008-2010); commanding officer (CEO), Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL (2005-2008) and other significant positions. Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine  The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing military medicine career opportunities, experiences, and achievements. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/episodes Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.           Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with Rep. Mikie Sherill (D-N.J.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and retired Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., former commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, about U.S. military readiness and innovation in a rapidly changing international and technological era.

March 1995 - Meet Joanne Hart, intelligence agent and translator for Pacific Command, who has the misfortune of watching something she shouldn't have.

Dr. Robert M. Toguchi ( http://www.roberttoguchi.com/ ) is currently serving as the Chief, Concepts Division, Force Modernization Directorate, in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina ( https://www.soc.mil/ ). Dr. Toguchi has spent over 30 years on active military duty while serving as a Functional Area 59 strategist for the U.S. Army. Dr. Toguchi's past assignments included a tour as the Director, Strategic Plans and Chief, ARCIC (Army Capabilities Integration Center) Initiatives Group, TRADOC (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command). In the Pacific region, he spent a tour with the U.S. Pacific Command while serving as the Deputy Director, J8; and the Chief, Strategic Plans, J5 Directorate, USPACOM (United States Indo-Pacific Command). Dr. Toguchi was also assigned to Africa in 2005 while serving as the senior U.S. military observer to the U.N. Mission in Liberia. Previously, Dr. Toguchi served on the faculty and taught military strategy at the U.S. National War College, National Defense University. Additionally, in the Washington D.C. area, Dr. Toguchi gained valuable experiences within the halls of the Pentagon while serving as a strategist in the DAMO-SSP (Strategy, Doctrine and Concepts Division), Strategy and Policy Division, Army; and as a war planner in DAMO-SSW, War Plans Division, Army. Dr. Toguchi received a B.S. degree concentrating in Engineering, from the U.S. Military Academy, and received a Ph.D. in History from Duke University in 1994. Dr. Toguchi has published several books including: The Competitive Advantage Special Operations Forces in Large-Scale Combat Operations, Land Warfare In The Information Age, The Enduring Relevance Of Landpower: Flexibility And Adaptability For Joint Campaigns, and The Winning Habits of Steve Jobs. Support the show

Security force assistance brigades can enable multi-domain convergence in competition in the US Indo-Pacific Command. Rather than focusing on conventional Joint force capabilities, this podcast analyzes recent US Army operational experience in security force assistance and security cooperation in US Indo-Pacific Command and identifies capability gaps and opportunities for competition. Finally, military leadership and policymakers will find recommendations on how US Army security force assistance and security cooperation can shape environments and deter conflict in the US Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. Click here to read the article. Keywords: SFAB, multi-domain, competition, deterrence, USINDOPACOM Episode transcript: Security Force Assistance Brigades and US Indo-Pacific Command Multi-domain Competition Stephanie Crider (Host) You're listening to Decisive Point, a US Army War College Press production focused on national security affairs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Department of the Army, the US Army War College, or any other agency of the US government. Decisive Point welcomes Major John T Pelham IV, author of "Security Force Assistance Brigades and US Indo-Pacific Command Multi-domain Competition," which was featured in the winter 2022–23 issue of Parameters. Pelham is an armor officer currently serving as Deputy Chief 5 for the First Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. His Master of Military Arts and Science thesis, "Examining the Security Force Assistance Brigade's Role in Future Army Strategic Deterrence," was published by the Institute of Land Warfare in September 2021. His article "Examining Capability Gaps in the SFAB Cavalry Squadron" was published in the July 2021 issue of the Cavalry and Armor Journal. Welcome to Decisive Point. I'm really glad you're here. Major John T. Pelham IV Well, thank you for having me. Host You take a step back in your article from Joint force capabilities and focus instead on analyzing recent US Army operational experience and security force assistance and security cooperation in US Indo-Pacific commands. What problem in the Indo-Pacific does your article address? Pelham I think it's a couple of problems ma'am. First of all, I think it's how do we compete with the pacing threat as outlined in the interim National Security Strategy and the recently published National Security Strategy in terms of how do we compete with China and other adversaries in Indo-Pacific Theater—preferably below the level of armed conflict? Moreover, how do we as an army contribute to the Joint force in a theater that is roundly dominated by the air and maritime domains? This project actually came about from a conversation with Brigadier General Lombardo of Army G 3 5 7 Training. When I was writing my SAMS monograph, I had written my Master of Military Arts and Science thesis on the role of the SFAB and future Army strategic deterrence. And from that conversation, he said, "You know what I would be interested to know is what is the Army's contribution to multi-domain competition, particularly in the Pacific theater?" And that stems also from a conversation I had with the Chief of Armor, in a Q&A session with him. I said, "You know, hey, sir, what do you feel is the armor branch's role in the Indo-Pacific given the physical constraints of that domain for land force, particularly heavy mechanized forces?" And he said something to the effect of, well, most of our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Theater, they have armies, and most of those armies have a competent mechanized component. That is where the armor branch can make its contribution because even if it's not our armor that is serving as a flexible deterrent or enabling competition in the theater below the level of armed conflict, we can leverage our expertise and our ability to work by, with,

0:00 - VA Lt. Gov Winsome Sears: Trump has become a liability   31:11 - Top Illinois Republican blames Trump for party's losses   53:51 - Scott Shellady is Markets Specialist for Market Day Report! – 10:30am CST to 1pm CST- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CST to 1:30pm CST – both at RFD-TV. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the problems at FTX.   01:09:58 - Bret Baier is the Host of FOX News' Special Report  and #1 Best Selling author of To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to this week's midterm elections and the new fight brewing between former President Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.   01:22:40 - Project Veritas: Connecticut School Director Placed "On Leave" After Detailing Sexual Fantasies with Minor Students    01:39:16 - Retired US Army Major General Paul E Vallely is a senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as deputy commanding general, Pacific Command. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about his new book: America's End Game For the 21st Century: A Blueprint for Saving Our Country   01:51:17 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Sadler, a twenty-six year veteran of the Navy and one of the key players at Pacific Command discusses the shocking assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Sadler, a senior research fellow at the Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology Center for National Defense at Heritage Foundation discusses the legacy that Prime Minister Abe leaves behind becoming more apparent now, as he had warned of the very real “threat” that China poises "to the Pacific.” Saying, Prime Minister Abe "had been working to try to change the way that the Japanese Constitution was being interpreted, as It's overly pacifist,” he had been instrumental "in trying to get Japan to be more of a player and a more realistic partner in the security, and no one did more to advance that than him.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An exciting new voice in espionage fiction joins the Crew as former naval intelligence officer M.P. Woodward sits down with the boys to discuss his acclaimed debut, THE HANDLER. NYT Bestselling author Mark Greaney calls it “a brilliant thriller… one you don't want to miss.”   A disgraced former CIA operative must go back in the field with only his ex-wife as his handler in this electrifying thriller from a former intelligence officer. Meredith Morris-Dale is a CIA case officer and a damn good one…even if this last mission did go terribly wrong. Now she has been summoned back to Langley where she expects to be fired. Instead, she is met by the Deputy Director with stunning news.  A single well-placed CIA mole in Iran's uranium enrichment program has kept the terrorist nation from building a bomb by sabotaging the performance of their covert centrifuge arrays. But after losing his daughter in an airliner shootdown, the mole wants out—leaving the world on the brink. His one demand: a reunion with the only handler he ever trusted, John Dale—Meredith's disgraced, fired, wayward ex-husband. As Meredith and John struggle through their fraught relationship, a craven CIA political hierarchy, Russian interference, and the rogue spy's manipulation, they must reach deep within their shared connection to maintain, recover, or kill the asset.     “A spectacular tale, brimming with intrigue, suspense, and richly-drawn characters. Fantastic storytelling.”  —Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Chain of Command     M.P. Woodward is a former naval intelligence officer with the U.S. Pacific Command. In multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf and the Far East, he worked alongside U.S. Special Forces, CIA, and NSA. Woodward recently stepped down from heading international distribution marketing for Amazon Prime Video, having launched Amazon's original video content in more than forty countries. He developed the international distribution strategy for the upcoming serial adaptation of The Lord of the Rings.     Don't forget to subscribe to The Crew Reviews, hit the "LIKE" button, and leave a comment. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media Twitter | https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviews   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviews Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/  

Host Rich Goldberg speaks with two guests from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, Dr. Samantha Ravich and Retired Admiral Mark Montgomery. They discuss cybersecurity threats to cryptocurrency, ransomware, Russia, the Biden Administration’s recent Executive Order and much more! Dr. Samantha Ravich Dr. Samantha Ravich is the chairman of FDD's Center onCyber and Technology Innovation and its Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab and the principal investigator on FDD's Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare project. She is also a senior advisor at FDD, serving on the advisory boards of FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) and Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). Samantha serves as a commissioner on the congressionally mandated Cyberspace Solarium Commission and as a member of the U.S. Secret Service's Cyber Investigation Advisory Board. Samantha served as deputy national security advisor for Vice President Cheney, focusing on Asian and Middle East Affairs as well as on counter-terrorism and counter-proliferation. Following her time at the White House, Samantha was the Republican co-chair of the congressionally mandated National Commission for Review of Research and Development Programs in the United States Intelligence Community. Most recently, she served as vice chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB) and co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Working Group of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. She is advisor on cyber and geo-political threats and trends to numerous technology, manufacturing, and services companies; a managing partner of A2P, a social data analytics firm; and on the board of directors for International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT). Adm. Mark Montgomery (Ret.) Mark Montgomery serves as senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, where he leads FDD's efforts to advance U.S. prosperity and security through technology innovation while countering cyber threats that seek to diminish them. Mark also directs CSC 2.0, an initiative that works to implement the recommendations of the congressionally mandated Cyberspace Solarium Commission, where he served as executive director. Previously, Mark served as policy director for the Senate Armed Services Committee under the leadership of Senator John S. McCain, coordinating policy efforts on national security strategy, capabilities and requirements, and cyber policy. Mark served for 32 years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear-trained surface warfare officer, retiring as a rear admiral in 2017. His flag officer assignments included director of operations (J3) at U. S. Pacific Command; commander of Carrier Strike Group 5, embarked on the USS George Washington, stationed in Japan; and deputy director for plans, policy and strategy (J5) at U. S. European Command. He was assigned to the National Security Council from 1998 to 2000, serving as director for transnational threats. Mark has graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oxford and completed the U.S. Navy's nuclear power training program.

We've got everything in this episode. We've got clones. We've got a bounty hunter. We do not however have a bounty hunter who is also a clone so you'll have to go to another show for that. Produced by Kristen Riley and Daive Reed Follow on Twitter @CastFiles Email us at TheeCastFiles@gmail.com https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-cast-files Music by Hal Six  Logo by @OokaArt ---- The USS Allegiance, an American nuclear submarine, is on a cartography mission in the Beaufort Sea off the coast of Alaska when it comes across a craft below the ice that is emitting a bizarre radio signal. The Allegiance is ordered to fire upon the craft by Pacific Command. However, the craft manages to disable the sub using a high-pitched frequency, stranding it 1,000-feet below the 32-foot thick ice. Continuing from the cliffhanger ending of "Colony", Scully is beaten and kidnapped by "Mulder", who is really the Alien Bounty Hunter in disguise.  Oh good, back to the regular nuts and bolts of abusing the lead lady.  PRODUCTION: The grunt that Scully utters after being thrown through the table was insisted on by Standards and Practices, to make clear to viewers that she was still alive. Frank Spotnitz thought of this as "arcane, bizarre logic that you have to deal with when you're putting a show on network television." When the real Mulder finds the wrecked hotel room, his sister Samantha explains that the Bounty Hunter will set up a hostage exchange to swap Scully for her.  Samantha further explains that the Bounty Hunter can only be killed by piercing the base of his neck and that his toxic alien blood is deadly to humans.  Finally, Samantha reveals that the Gregors are the progeny of two original aliens, and worked at abortion clinics to gain access to fetal tissue.  Ooo ok. So shouldn't they have worked in research?

Trident Room Host Marcus Antonellis sits down and has a conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the United States Naval Institute, VADM Peter Daly. In this episode, Daly talks about his passion for leadership and education. This episode was recorded on March 19, 2021. Peter Daly is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Naval Institute, one of the most respected professional associations and thought leaders in the United States. Comprising almost 50,000 members, the Institute has served for 145 years as the open, independent non-partisan forum of the sea services. The U.S. Naval Institute advances the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to national defense. Prior to accepting the CEO post in 2011, Vice Admiral Daly served as Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. His Navy career, spanning more than 30 years, includes command of the destroyer USS Russell (DDG-59); Command of Destroyer Squadron 31; and Command of Carrier Strike Group 11 — Nimitz Strike Group. During each of these commands, he deployed to the 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility — participating in Operation Desert Strike in 1996 in Russell and as Sea Combat Commander for the Lincoln Battle Group in the Gulf immediately after the attack on USS Cole in 2000. As Nimitz Strike Group Commander in 2005, he led Task Forces 50, 152 and 58 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and maritime intercept operations in the Arabian Gulf. Shore assignments include executive assistant and program analyst, J-8, Joint Staff; executive assistant to the Commander, Pacific Fleet; and executive assistant to the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command. As a flag officer, he served as Deputy for Resources and Acquisition (J-8) Joint Staff; Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy; and as Deputy N3/N5 (Operations, Plans and Strategy) in the Navy Staff. A Life Member of the Naval Institute and former member of the Institute's Editorial Board, he also serves on the Advisory Board for ManTech International. He is a native of Chicago, a graduate of the College of Holy Cross (A.B. Economics), receiving a regular commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He holds a Master's degree in Operations Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation. npsfoundation.org/ For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you! The views expressed in this interview are those of the individuals and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the US Navy, or the Naval Postgraduate School.

In November, a huge underground naval fuel storage facility at Red Hill near Honolulu burst, leaking 14,000 gallons of jet fuel, contaminating the water supply, poisoning scores of people and driving thousands of Hawaiian families from their homes.The state's attorney general, David Day, has alleged that the military has essentially no control over the safety of the enormous depot, which holds 250 million gallons of fuel. Day remarked that the state had a “ticking time bomb” on its hands, and that further contamination of its precious water supply was all but inevitable. The tanks sit just feet above the island's largest aquifer.And this incident is merely the latest in a long list showing the American empire's callous disregard for the civilian population of Hawaii, as it puts military needs before the people or the environment. Joining Lowkey today are two Hawaiian activists, Ihilani Lasconia and Daniel Kauwila Mahi. Ihilani is an artist, singer and organizer from Waimānalo; Daniel is a musician, rapper and student from Honolulu.The two place the latest disaster in the context of centuries of American imperialism, which sees Hawaii as a strategic location for control over the Pacific. The United States overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and formally annexed the islands in 1898. From there, it became a linchpin in the U.S. expansion across the Pacific and the conquest of the Philippines, Guam and other territories, serving as an important military launchpad.There are 11 military bases on Oahu alone, including the enormous Pearl Harbor, the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Command. So militarized have the islands become that around one in ten of all Hawaii residents are servicemen and -women.“It's not just the guns and the bombs,” Lasconia told Lowkey, noting that the military has even tested depleted uranium shells at its bases, leading to locals developing cancer. “This is just the tip of the iceberg,” of being at ground zero for the American war machine, she added.The deep-seated racism towards the indigenous population is something that native Hawaiians can feel every day. Lasconia noted that this latest contamination was far from an isolated incident. “Fuel tanks have been leaking for decades now,” she said; “But [it is] because [this time] it affected predominantly white people on the U.S. base that they are doing something about it.” Kauwila Mahi noted that the increased critical coverage of the incident is also prompted by the negative consequences it has for the state's two other sectors of power: the tourism and real estate industries, which do not wish to see further environmental degradation. He sees this as an opportunity to use the Red Hill disaster as a wedge issue to strike back at the excessive militarism on display throughout the islands.Ihilani and Daniel are among a new generation of leaders challenging the empire, although they see themselves as part of a long tradition. “Hawaiians have always opposed militarization throughout Hawaii,” Lasconia said. However, she expects no help from local elected officials, who do not have the power to speak out against the military for fear of reprisals. “It's not a government; it's not a democracy; it's essentially a mafia state run by terrorists who don't hurt just Hawaii but indigenous peoples across the world,” she told Lowkey.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MintPressNews)

In this episode I speak with a living legend of the U.S. Public Health Service, RADM (ret) Scott Giberson. RADM (ret) Scott Giberson started his USPHS career as a pharmacist in the Indian Health Service (IHS). He was a stanch advocate for advanced pharmacy practice. After responding to the 9/11 anthrax attacks in 2001, he was tapped to serve as senior public health advisor for U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM). He eventually went on to serve as the national IHS HIV/AIDs consultant, chief pharmacy officer for USPHS, director of Commissioned Corps HQ, assistant Surgeon General, and commander of the Ebola response in Liberia. Interview Timestamps 0:00-15:59 Introduction to Scott's career 16:00-37:34 Pharmacy school, getting into PHS, pharmacy culture in the 90's, getting into the Corps, uniform wear in the 90's, importance of OBC, history of khaki uniform, corps reputation in past 2 decades, importance of IHS 37:35-58:59 Starting National Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (NCPS), advanced practice in pharmacy, start of pharmacist clinician (PhC), future of pharmacy practice, history of pharmacy as providers, personality of pharmacists 59:00-1:17:59 Deploying for Anthrax, going to Pacific Command, being PHS officer with military, importance of respecting rank and uniform, influence of SG Carmona 1:18:00-1:24:59 Challenges of working in IHS, cultural fluency in IHS 1:25:00-1:35:59 Becoming CCHQ director, fighting to survive, structural challenges at HQ 1:36:00-1:53:59 How USPHS got involved with Ebola, meeting President Obama 1:54:00-1:58:29 COVID-19 and USPHS's role 1:58:30-2:07:37 The role of the uniform in USPHS, should the Surgeon General come from the ranks, closing remarks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phsproud/message

Host Jon Olson interviews Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, Director of Intelligence for the US Indo-Pacific Command. This episode originally aired on June 2nd 2021

June 15, 2021 Paul E. Vallely is a retired US Army Major General and senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command. In 2004, together with retired Air Force Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, Vallely co-authored the book Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror. General Vallely currently serves as the Military Committee Chairman for the Center for Security Policy and has lent his support to the organization Veteran Defenders of America. In late 2013, he called for a "March on Washington" by patriots to force President Obama to resign. Paul is founder of Stand Up America.  http://www.standupamericaus.org/sua/ Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

Misha and John are joined by Admiral Phil Davidson, Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, for his last public interview before retiring from the Navy.  Adm. Davidson discusses what it’s like to run the world’s largest military command, the weapons systems he’d like to have, China’s growing challenge, the threat of Chinese and North Korean nuclear […]

Misha and John are joined by Admiral Phil Davidson, Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, for his last public interview before retiring from the Navy.  Adm. Davidson discusses what it’s like to run the world’s largest military command, the weapons systems he’d like to have, China’s growing challenge, the threat of Chinese and North Korean nuclear weapons, and working with allies.

Hear this interview with Major General Paul Vallely, former deputy commanding general of Pacific Command, over 15 years of service in Vietnam, and one who has tremendous experience in military intelligence. Today's talking points include: Since the election of Joe Biden, Israel appears to be holding the line against Iran's military build-up of weapons of mass destruction. With the Trump administration now out of office, a tough approach to the Islamic Republic of Iran is over. While team Trump maintained a number of sanctions targeting Iran's Defense Ministry and Armed Forces, team Biden stands ready to embrace Iran once more together with the JCPOA - the Iran nuclear deal. Major General Vallely responds to the former Saudi intelligence chief and ambassador to the U.S. Prince Turki Al-Faisal who said that he does not believe that the JCPOA will stop Iran from gaining nuclear capabilities. Al-Faisal made these remarks in an interview that aired on Al-Arabiya Network (Saudi Arabia) on April 17, 2021. https://www.memri.org/tv/iran-political-analyst-foad-izadi-israel-knows-can-be-targeted-missiles-south-lebanon-netanyahu-only-threatens-not-attack Indeed, are the Saudis and the Gulf states correct to see the Biden-Harris administration as weak on Iran and therefore, unable or incapable of keeping Iran in check? On Afghanistan Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has said that Biden is “gift-wrapping” Afghanistan for terrorists. The United States is opening the door for the Taliban to take control and that the Afghan government will collapse, that women's rights and children's rights to an education will become non-existent once more and that terror groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda will establish a greater foothold in the country - formidable safe havens. Hear Major General Vallely's response. And as Chinese military planes and warships keep threatening Taiwan, the CCP's propaganda on entering Taiwan's air and waters has also been rampant. Japan and South Korea are deeply concerned about China's aggression in the South China Seas. Hear Major General's analysis on the Chinese threat.... Is a military confrontation inevitable? SEE: https://www.facebook.com/TheDeniceGaryShow/videos/1221585491624127

The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act required Adm. Philip Davidson, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), to provide an independent assessment to Congress outlining USINDOPACOM's resourcing requirements for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. Adm. Davidson joins AEI to discuss its contents and outline his key priorities. He also reflects on the security, alliance, and budget issues he has faced during his three-year tenure as USINDOPACOM commander. What investments does the Department of Defense need to make to fund a conventional deterrence strategy for defending US interests in the Indo-Pacific? How have issues along the Sino-Indian border and in Oceania shaped Adm. Davidson's tenure? What are the prospects for further defense cooperation among the quad countries? Please join AEI's Eric Sayers for a discussion with Adm. Davidson. Watch the full event https://www.aei.org/events/a-conversation-with-us-indo-pacific-commands-adm-philip-davidson/ (here).

The Council of American Ambassadors was delighted to host Ambassador Harry Harris, recently returned from South Korea. Ambassador Harris was confirmed by the United States Senate in June 2018 and served until returning in January. He previously served as Admiral of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and as the 24th Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. During his service, Ambassador Harris was confronted by issues including North Korea, defense, and the U.S.-South Korean partnership. He discussed these along with other experiences in his role as Ambassador.

December 29, 2020 Paul E. Vallely is a retired US Army Major General and senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command. In 2004, together with retired Air Force Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, Vallely co-authored the book Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror. General Vallely currently serves as the Military Committee Chairman for the Center for Security Policy and has lent his support to the organization Veteran Defenders of America. In late 2013, he called for a "March on Washington" by patriots to force President Obama to resign. Paul is founder of Stand Up America.  http://www.standupamericaus.org/sua/ Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

About This Episode: Major General, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired Founder/CEO, Mission Critical Leadership Solutions Gregg served in the Marine Corps for nearly 37 years, with his last assignment being Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia. During his distinguished career, Gregg commanded at the Squadron, Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Wing (Forward) levels, and completed multiple assignments on The Joint Staff and Headquarters Marine Corps staff to include a tour as Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources and a posting as the Director, Strategic Planning and Policy, U.S. Pacific Command. As a Naval Aviator he has flown over 4,500 hours in helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft and fixed-wing airplanes. Over the course of his career, he deployed 10 times, the last four of those deployments came after 9/11 and all four were to the Middle East. Gregg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University, a Master of Science degree in Management from Troy University, a Master of Science degree in Military Studies from Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia and a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College, National Defense University, Washington, DC. Since retiring from the Marine Corps Gregg has worked for a publicly traded company as well as a privately owned company. He currently leads a leadership building firm that consults business owners, top executives, and entrepreneurs to help them succeed in the highly competitive world of business. Gregg and his wife reside in Tampa, Florida. Find out more about Gregg at: LinkedIn Gregg can be reached at 813.422.1242 or gsturdevant@MissionCriticalLS.com" Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: jeremyryanslate.com/799 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books.  http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

About This Episode: Major General, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired Founder/CEO, Mission Critical Leadership Solutions Gregg served in the Marine Corps for nearly 37 years, with his last assignment being Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia. During his distinguished career, Gregg commanded at the Squadron, Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Wing (Forward) levels, and completed multiple assignments on The Joint Staff and Headquarters Marine Corps staff to include a tour as Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources and a posting as the Director, Strategic Planning and Policy, U.S. Pacific Command. As a Naval Aviator he has flown over 4,500 hours in helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft and fixed-wing airplanes. Over the course of his career, he deployed 10 times, the last four of those deployments came after 9/11 and all four were to the Middle East. Gregg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University, a Master of Science degree in Management from Troy University, a Master of Science degree in Military Studies from Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia and a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College, National Defense University, Washington, DC. Since retiring from the Marine Corps Gregg has worked for a publicly traded company as well as a privately owned company. He currently leads a leadership building firm that consults business owners, top executives, and entrepreneurs to help them succeed in the highly competitive world of business. Gregg and his wife reside in Tampa, Florida. Find out more about Gregg at: LinkedIn Gregg can be reached at 813.422.1242 or gsturdevant@MissionCriticalLS.com" Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: jeremyryanslate.com/799 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books.  http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

*This is part number 2 of 3 episodes* discussing *The Son Tay Raid* with Col John Gargus USAF (Ret). If you have not listened to part 1 with Col Gargus yet, go back and listen to that episode first to get the full story… In 1970, then Major Gargus was a key mission planner for The Son Tay Raid. Because of his expertise in navigation over Vietnam he also served as the lead navigator on that mission helping to guide all the Raiders behind enemy lines, undetected, arriving at the Son Tay Prison compound at 0218 on the morning of November 21st, 1970. In this episode we discuss more details of the secret training in Florida, the special equipment they acquired to use during the mission, and also, i ask Col Gargus about how and when Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Command, ADM John S. McCain Jr. was notified about the secret rescue mission being planned for the POWS… He of course had operational responsibility for the Vietnam theater of operations, and was the father of then POW..LCDR *John* Sidney *McCain* III. This Son Tay Raid Web Site has pictures and other key information about the Raid: sontayraid1970.com ( http://sontayraid1970.com/ ) Link to the book about the Son Tay Raid written by Colonel Gargus: https://www.amazon.com/dp/160344212X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HxPNFbTQ7QJ8W

October 15, 2020 Paul E. Vallely is a retired US Army Major General and senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command. In 2004, together with retired Air Force Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, Vallely co-authored the book Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror. General Vallely currently serves as the Military Committee Chairman for the Center for Security Policy and has lent his support to the organization Veteran Defenders of America. In late 2013, he called for a "March on Washington" by patriots to force President Obama to resign. Paul is founder of Stand Up America.  http://www.standupamericaus.org/sua/ Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

July 23, 2020 Paul E. Vallely is a retired US Army Major General and senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command. In 2004, together with retired Air Force Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, Vallely co-authored the book Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror. General Vallely currently serves as the Military Committee Chairman for the Center for Security Policy and has lent his support to the organization Veteran Defenders of America. In late 2013, he called for a "March on Washington" by patriots to force President Obama to resign. Paul is founder of Stand Up America.  http://www.standupamericaus.org/sua/ Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

Bye-bye Chairman of the Joint Cheifs of Staff Gen. Milley! Hear why Leftists in the military establishment must resign and now! MAJOR GENERAL PAUL VALLELY, United States Army, (ret.), Westpoint Graduate, Intelligence Officer, Special Operations, former Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command, speak to the motivations and damage caused by individuals in the military hierarchy! And read General Vallely's very informative recent piece here: http://standupamericaus.org/general-milley-should-resign/

April 16, 2020 Paul E. Vallely is a retired US Army Major General and senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command. In 2004, together with retired Air Force Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, Vallely co-authored the book Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror. Vallely currently serves as the Military Committee Chairman for the Center for Security Policy and has lent his support to the organization Veteran Defenders of America. In late 2013, he called for a "March on Washington" by patriots to force President Obama to resign. Paul is founder of Stand Up America.  http://www.standupamericaus.org/sua/ Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

TODAY’S TOPICS: Our friend and fellow Marine Graydon Krapohl passes away How did we lose the Philippines? If the CO of the USS Roosevelt comes back… can those Admirals above him keep their jobs? You be the decisionmaker #1:  the CO of the Pacific Fleet decides on the USS Roosevelt’s port visit to Danang, Vietnam […]

Recorded: Oct 8, 2019 A conversation on the U.S.-Korea business relationship, US-Japan relations and U.S. In this episode we hear from the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Harry Harris, a Tennessee native. He was in Nashville to visit with business leaders as part of his effort to promote trade ties. Ambassador Harris spoke to a group hosted by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. TNWAC was a partner for the event along with the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Commercial Service. Ambassador Harry Harris was confirmed by the United State Senate on June 28, 2018 as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK) following a distinguished naval career which culminated in commanding the U.S. Pacific Command. He is the first Asian-American to hold four-star rank in the U.S. Navy and the first to head USPACOM. Prior to USPACOM, he commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet. From 2011 to 2013, Ambassador Harris served as the representative of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Secretary of State. In this role, he traveled to over 80 countries with the Secretary and participated in most of the Secretary’s meetings with foreign leaders. He also served as the U.S. Roadmap Monitor for the Mid-East Peace Process. Ambassador Harris was born in Japan and reared in Tennessee and Florida. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978. He holds master’s degrees from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. He also did post-graduate work at Oxford University and completed the Seminar 21 fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

February 20, 2020 Paul E. Vallely is a retired US Army Major General and senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command. In 2004, together with retired Air Force Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, Vallely co-authored the book Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror. Vallely currently serves as the Military Committee Chairman for the Center for Security Policy and has lent his support to the organization Veteran Defenders of America. In late 2013, he called for a "March on Washington" by patriots to force President Obama to resign. Paul is founder of Stand Up America.  http://www.standupamericaus.org/sua/ Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

Brett T. WilliamsMajor General, USAF (Retired)Chief Operating OfficerIronNet Cybersecurity, IncBrett Williams is a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer at IronNet Cybersecurity.  IronNet delivers the power of collective cybersecurity to defend companies, sectors and nations.  Their advanced cyber detection solution leverages behavioral analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect against the most advanced threats.  As COO, Brett supports strategic planning, leads business performance management efforts provides thought leadership to support marketing and sales.During his time as an Air Force General Officer, Brett served in four senior executive leadership positions.  As the Director of Operations (J3) at U.S. Cyber Command, he led a team of 400 people responsible for the global operations and defense of all DOD networks as well as the planning and execution of authorized offensive operations.  Prior to this position, he served as Director of Operations (A3O), U.S. Air Force, where he led the largest Air Staff directorate consisting of more than 1300 Airmen and civilians stationed world-wide.  In this role, he developed and justified the operations component of the annual $120B Air Force budget. General Williams also served as the Director of Communications (J6) for U.S. Pacific Command. His 150-person directorate executed an annual budget of $57M and was responsible for the design, implementation and operation of all command and control networks supporting DOD’s largest geographic warfighting command.  Finally, as the Inspector General for Air Combat Command, he led the inspection, audit and compliance process for all U.S based combat flying organizations.Operationally, General Williams led a variety of large, complex organizations ranging in size from 300 to over 9000 personnel.  In his most significant leadership position as 18th Wing Commander in Okinawa, Japan, he led the largest combat wing in the Air Force. General Williams was responsible for relationships with Japanese political and business leaders in a highly volatile community environment. He executed an annual budget in excess of $100M to support a community of over 25,000 U.S. service members, their families and Japanese employees.  In this significant leadership role, he delivered success across a wide variety of mission areas to include aircraft operations, aircraft maintenance, logistics, civil engineering, security and policing, community support, human resources, financial management and medical services.  Brett is an F-15C fighter pilot with over 28 years of flying experience, including more than 100 combat missions.Brett is a highly regarded keynote speaker, leadership coach, and cybersecurity expert.  He has appeared several times on national television, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee and is a sought-after subject matter expert.  Brett has served as a faculty member with the National Association of Corporate Directors Board Advisory Services as well as a guest professor at Duke University.  He has served on the Defense Science Board and on a variety of corporate advisory boards.  Brett holds a BS in Computer Science from Duke University and three graduate degrees in management and national security studies.0:08 Opening2:36 Brett Williams, Maj Gen USAF (Ret) Intro12:41 Technology is the Backbone of Business15:56 The Five Things New Leaders Should Do23:48 Developing Talent31:10 Learning Styles33:49 Leading Multi-Generational Teams41:01 The Importance of Cyber Security to Leaders48:31 Recommended Books59:01 Where You Can Find Brett Williams, Major General, USAF (Retired) and ClosingHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickLLozano‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

General Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle became president and chief executive officer of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) on June 15, 2017. Carlisle came to NDIA after a 39-year career in the Air Force, from which he retired as a four-star general in March 2017. His last assignment was as commander, Air Combat Command (ACC) at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. Prior to serving as the ACC commander, Carlisle was the Commander of Pacific Air Forces, the Air Component Commander for U.S. Pacific Command, and Executive Director of the Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Carlisle has served in various operational and staff assignments throughout the Air Force and commanded a fighter squadron, an operations group, two wings, and a numbered air force. He was a joint service officer and served as chief of air operations, U.S. Central Command Forward in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During that time, he participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. He also participated in Operation Provide Comfort in Turkey and Operation Noble Eagle, which continues. Carlisle served as director of operational planning, policy, and strategy, deputy chief of staff for air, space and information operations, plans, and requirements, and twice in the plans and programs directorate. He also served as deputy director and later director of legislative liaison at the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Carlisle is a command pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours in the AT-38, YF-110, YF-113, T-38, F-15A/B/C/D, and C-17A. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What the National Defense Industrial Association is, what its mission is, and how it works to support our military and manufacturers who create products for the military Why General Carlisle decided to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, and how his military career and leadership progressed over 39 years What important lessons on leadership General Carlisle learned over the course of his military career Why a military career requires the right combination of personality traits including dedication, work ethic, and tenacity, and why it isn’t the right career path for everyone How the military promotion process works, and why having the right attitude is the key to advancing Why a willingness to learn and adapt are important traits for leaders, both within the military and in the business world How General Carlisle made the transition from his military career to post-military work, and how working at NDIA requires a different perspective from his roles in the military How the NDIA, turning 100-years-old this year, is looking to the future with the goal of adapting to modern challenges and opportunities What exciting new initiatives and programs the NDIA has been working on since General Carlisle came into his role as president and CEO Why new digital technologies and innovations are creating opportunities for the NDIA to continue to grow and serve Additional resources: Website: www.ndia.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/general-herbert-j-carlisle-09047bb1/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/NDIAMembership/ Twitter: @NDIAToday

Lt. Col. Heath J. Kerns is the Commander, 330th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. He leads Special Operations Recruiters to scout, develop and guide future Special Warfare Airmen to their combat calling. The 330th Recruiting Squadron is the largest squadron within Air Force Recruiting Service and its mission spans the entire globe. Lieutenant Colonel Kerns grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in June 2004. He is the second Air Force officer to ever graduate the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare course and holds advanced qualifications as a military freefall parachutist, combat scuba diver, and air traffic controller. Lieutenant Colonel Kerns served two tours as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and deployed extensively throughout Southern Command, Pacific Command, and Africa Command in support of Special Operations.

Admiral Philip Davidson provides an assessment of the U.S.-China relationship, highlighting the complexities, comparing the contradictions, and describing the conundrums facing the United States at a time during which it seems clearer than ever that security and economics are inextricably linked as bilateral competition grows. In this interview, conducted by National Committee President Stephen Orlins, Admiral Davidson draws on his experience at the helm of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to delve deeper into the issues currently testing the U.S.-China relationship.   On October 2, 2019, Admiral Davidson presented his views at a National Committee event in New York City. Join us at an upcoming event: ncuscr.news/events   Admiral Philip S. Davidson is a 1982 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval War College with a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies, and a bachelor’s degree in physics. He is the 25th commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (formerly the U.S. Pacific Command), America's oldest and largest military combatant command, located in Hawaii. Read Full Bio: ncuscr.news/admpsd

In this two-part episode, I speak with LtCol Scott Cuomo (USMC). He is the author of an article that appeared in the Marine Corps Gazette called, Not Yet Openly at War, But Still Mostly at Peace. He wrote the article with a team of Marines that include: Captain Olivia Garard, Major Jeff Cummings, and LtCol Noah Spataro.   The purpose of the article was to re-think what the Marine Corps should be doing in 2019 and beyond. The co-author team suggests that the Marine Corps needs to implement a “new big idea.” The “big idea” looks beyond the Marine Corps’ historical mission of Joint Forcible Entry Operations (JFEO) through traditional amphibious assault.  LtCol Cuomo references a report that came out of the Senate Armed Services Committee and an article called “SASC Seeks Sweeping ‘Roles & Missions’ Report: Wither the Marines?”. This article served as a call to action to the Marine Corps to re-think their role in the modern defense era. We look at the Marine Corps’ mission in the context of the 2017 National Security Strategy  and 2018 National Defense Strategy The National Security Strategy states the following:  “China and Russia want to shape a world antithetical to U.S. values and interests. China seeks to displace the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, expand the reaches of its state-driven economic model, and reorder the region in its favor.”   A bi-partisan, National Defense Commission Report concluded that the National Security Strategy was accurate in assessing the strategic threat. However, there needed to be clear operational concepts developed too. LtCol Cuomo dives into the weeds of the operational environment as we discuss the “Contact layer, the blunt layer, the surge layer, and the homeland defense layer.”    LtCol Cuomo thinks that Marines need to be focused on operating in the contact layer. Moreover, the Marine Corps has a unique opportunity to do this right now. Bottom line: This is a defining moment in Marine Corps history.    In the second part of the interview, we talk about the Marine Corps Commandants’ Planning Guidance (CPG). The CPG was published in July after General David Berger took over as the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps.   LtCol Cuomo mentions that General Berger was commander of the Marines in Pacific Command prior to becoming Commandant. Thus, the current Commandant has a good outlook on the challenges and problems taking place in the Indo-Pacific region.  We talk about several topics in the Commandant’s Planning Guidance to include: Force design, force modernization, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), distributed operations in partnership with the Navy, and other ways that Marines can conduct distributed naval operations.  It’s a fascinating interview that covers a lot of relevant topics from strategy to tactics.  To connect with the guest, please shoot me an e-mail at the address below.  HELP SPREAD THE WORD! If you like this interview, and want to hear others, subscribe in iTunes and Spotify. Support the show with written reviews, share on social media, and through word of mouth. To request additional shows or guests, e-mail me: tim@professionalmilitaryeducation.com  Check out the website: www.professionalmilitaryeducation.com    Looking to talk Maneuver Warfare? I’ve partnered with The Maneuverist to promote thoughtful discussions on maneuver warfare. Check out the themaneuverist.org and get involved with some great people having important conversations. 

#Pentagon states Marines in Europe need to stay in Europe, Major General Paul Vallely, former Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command, former #FoxNews military analyst and Founder and Chairman, Stand America US Foundation, addresses this and those claims by #Democrats that the #President has initiated a "dangerous arms race" by testing the Pentagon's first land-based cruise missile and #Leftists suggest former U.S. Secretary of Defense, retired U.S. Marine Corps General James Mattis's new book: "Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead" is a direct shot at #President #Trump - it's not! Learn more....

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic moon landing. To commemorate this occasion, the Nixon Library has a new, exciting and interactive exhibit throughout the year. It’s called Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind. Our guest today on this edition of the Nixon Now podcast not only witnessed the Apollo 11 Splashdown in the South Pacific 50 years ago. He participated in it as a young U.S. Navy lieutenant aboard the nearby USS Arlington. His name is Jeryl Cordell. Mr. Cordell spent 21 years in the U.S. Navy. He took part in the all nuclear powered task force aboard the USS South Carolina; he was the tactical digital data links branch head for the US Commander in Chief of Pacific Command in Hawaii; and worked for the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in the National Military Command Center — otherwise known as the “War Room. " He was on duty the day that President Reagan was shot. His story about the Apollo events was recently featured in The San Diego Union Tribune. Interview by Jonathan Movroydis. Photo: President Nixon aboard the USS Hornet observing the splash down of the Apollo 11 astronauts on July 24, 1969. (Richard Nixon Presidential Library)

Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean hosts a conversation with Rear Admiral Brian Pecha of the U.S. Navy along with TNWAC President Patrick Ryan. They discussed Navy Week in Nashville, Admiral Pecha's career in the Navy and the Navy's operations in support of national security around the world. “Global Nashville with Karl Dean” Podcasts present leaders from Nashville and other specialists who are connected with global issues or an aspect of the city and region that contributes to the international flavor. The conversations, with former Mayor Karl Dean, touch on their roles, experiences, and accomplishments in the city and region and their insights and perspectives on all of the things that make Nashville a “global city.” In this episode Karl talks with Rear Admiral Brian Pecha, U.S. Navy. Admiral Pecha, a Memphis native, was in Nashville for Navy Week in early June 2019. TNWAC President Patrick Ryan, a retired Navy man, joined the conversation. Run time: 36.41 Including his deployment to Anbar Province in 2006 at the height of the insurgency in Iraq. 01:43 Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Welcoming 02:02 “Tell us about what Navy is bringing to Nashville.” 03:44 “What is the impact on Navy public affairs of having sailors walking around Nashville?” 06:11 Talking to organizations around the community – Rotary, Vanderbilt, businesses, local leaders, people in service to the community. 08:03 “How did you get from where you were to where you are?” 10:56 Talking about service with the U.S. Marines, the “green side” of the Navy. 11:45 “Tell us about your deployment to Iraq in 2006.” 15:23 Talking about service at U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Fleet Forces Command. 16:48 Break 17:33 “What’s going on in the world and how the Navy fits in?” 19:30 We live in a global neighborhood and not all the neighbors are friendly. 19:52 Talking about the Navy’s international humanitarian missions. 20:25 How much impact does the humanitarian mission have on Navy “optempo”? 21:37 “How has the rise of China and the Chinese Navy impacted the U.S. Navy? 23:11 Talking about Chinese expansion in the South China Sea and Indian Ocean. 24:15 “A large part of what we do is ensuring freedom of the seas.” 26:03 “Can you talk about Navy presence in the Middle East, Persian Gulf?” 27:40 Talking about Russian military modernization and their return to the world stage. 29:20 The new competition over Arctic access and resources. 30:35 “What would you say to a young Tennessean who dreams about seeing something different; what are the opportunities in the Navy?” 32:40 “Loved ones are always anxious to tell the story of their family member.” 33:29 “Army-Navy. What the heck is going on?” 34:15 Thanks to the World Affairs Council. Tennesseans can benefit from broadening their view of the world. Bio - Rear Admiral Brian S. Pecha, MC, USN, Reserve Fleet Surgeon, U.S. Fleet Forces Command https://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/bio.asp?bioID=712

In 2011 Japan was hit by an earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear disaster. Admiral Robert Willard (fmr. Commander, U.S. Pacific Command) and Ambassador John Roos (fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Japan) talk about the devastation, nuclear radiation fears and coordinating the massive U.S. disaster assistance program for this key ally.

SPEAKERS Vice Adm. Charles W. Martoglio (Ret.) Director of Strategy and Policy, U.S. Navy; Director for Operations, U.S. Pacific Command; Deputy Commander, U.S. Military Forces in Europe, Eurasia and Israel This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on April 4th, 2019.

Monday, 03.11.2019: What Should be the Republican Response to Democrats Who Suggest the North Korean Summit in Hanoi was a Mistake? Hear Major General Paul Vallely, Former Deputy Commanding General, Pacific Command, Answer This and Other Questions on the U.S.- Israel Alliance and the National Security Implications; #Russia Lists Nuclear Targets in U.S.; #Omar Celebrates a Pass by #Democrats Regarding Her anti-Semitic Statements and Conduct. Learn More About Her Support for #IslamicState, #ISIS v; Hear #Myths by #Democrats on What Obama Termed “A Humanitarian Crisis” in 2014 at the Border. It was God's Truth Then, but Now a Falsehhood Under Republican Leadership; Learn, MORE….

Captain Brian Buzzell retired from the U.S. Navy in 1995 after serving 26 years on active military duty. His last duty station was with the Base Structure Analysis Team supporting the Department of the Navy’s BRAC 93 and 95 rounds of base closures. Prior to the BSAT, Captain Buzzell was stationed in the Philippines where he served as Representative of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command. His duties in the Philippines included Political-Military Officer to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Philippines, Department of the Navy Representative to the US State Department Base Negotiation Team, U.S. Embassy Country Team, and Subic Naval Base Withdrawal Coordinator. He is a 1991 graduate of National War College with a Masters equivalent degree in National Security Policy. Prior to that he was Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia; at the time the 3rd largest recruiting district in the USA. Captain Buzzell graduated from George Washington University with a BA in Economics. While attending GWU, Captain Buzzell worked full time in the White House as President’s Johnson and Nixon’s personal butler and later returned as a WHS Military Social Aide 1978-79. On leaving the Navy Captain Buzzell joined Technology Strategies & Alliances as President, International Division. After four years with TSA Mr. Buzzell formed Creative Team Concepts, LLC with a retired Air Force Senior officer. CTC provided consulting services to the Office of Secretary of Defense for BRAC 2005. Mr. Buzzell served as SECDEF Advisor to the Education and Training and Intelligence Community Joint Cross Service Groups. From 2006 to 2010 Mr. Buzzell was an owner/operator of Five Guys Hamburgers and Fries 30 store Wisconsin franchise. In 2010 he sold the franchise back to Five Guys Parent Corporation, however, retained his interest in Five Guys on Military bases with 5 stores currently open. Mr. Buzzell is also President of The Buzzell Group, L.L.C. providing consulting services to companies looking to expand into the defense market sector. In 2012, Mr. Buzzell joined AMS Group as Vice President for Business Development. AMS Group, inner alia, is several inter-locking companies that provide an innovative range of technologies and logistic support services across commercial, defense and security markets supporting a global customer base. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

The U.S., China, and the Geopolitics of the South China Sea The South China Sea is among the world’s epicenters of geopolitical competition. 30 percent of all global trade ($5.3 trillion) passes through the waterway each year. China and its East Asian neighbors, including Indonesia, Japan, The Philippines, and Vietnam all have territorial claims, and established maritime defenses. Meanwhile in its pivot to Asia, the United States has been conducting freedom of navigation tours of its vessels in waters claimed by China. How can the U.S and China reduce the risk of conflict, and work on a peaceful and equitable resolution in this pivotal international waterway? Participants: Cortez A. Cooper III is a senior international/defense researcher at the RAND Corporation and a member of the Pardee RAND Graduate School faculty. At RAND he provides assessments of security challenges across political, military, economic, cultural, and informational arenas for a broad range of U.S. government clients. He has served in the U.S. Navy Executive Service as the senior analyst for the Joint Intelligence Center Pacific, U.S. Pacific Command. As the senior intelligence analyst and Asia regional specialist in the Pacific Theater, he advised Pacific Command leadership on trends and developments in the Command's area of responsibility. His 20 years of military service included assignments as both an Army Signal Corps Officer and a China Foreign Area Officer. In addition to numerous military decorations, the Secretary of Defense awarded Cooper with the Exceptional Civilian Service Award in 2001. Gregory B. Poling is director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative and a fellow with the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He oversees research on U.S. foreign policy in the Asia Pacific, with a particular focus on the maritime domain and the countries of Southeast Asia. His research interests include the South China Sea disputes, democratization in Southeast Asia, and Asian multilateralism. He is the author of "The South China Sea in Focus: Clarifying the Limits of Maritime Dispute" (CSIS, July 2013) and coauthor of multiple works including "Building a More Robust U.S.-Philippines Alliance" (CSIS, August 2015), "A New Era in U.S.-Vietnam Relations: Deepening Ties Two Decades after Normalization" (CSIS, June 2014), and "A U.S.-Indonesia Partnership for 2020: Recommendations for Forging a 21st Century Relationship" (CSIS, September 2013). Filmed at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on February 21, 2018.

Rear Admiral Rob Durand, director of public affairs, communication and outreach for U.S. Pacific Command will join Merritt Hamilton Allen and Gary Potterfield to talk about managing the ultimate crisis - when local authorities report an inbound nuclear missile. This actually happened in Hawaii this month, and while an error, Rob and his team had to manage all of the incoming communications - correct and incorrect. If we have time, Merritt and Gary will also talk to Rob about his private sector work. When he isn't busy being an admiral, Rob is also a sought-out PR executive for technology companies.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, UNC, CFC, USFK Commander GEN Vincent Brooks explains how Armed Forces Entertainment's "Theater of War" relates to soldiers, U.S. Pacific Command Commander ADM Harry Harris explains the significance of USS Intrepid at the Battle of the Coral Sea 75th Anniversary, and U.S., Australia, Japan, and the Philippines team up during Exercise Balikatan 2017.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, PACOM Commander Admiral Harry Harris speaks at the opening ceremony of multinational peacekeeping exercise Shanti Prayas III in Nepal, and a man from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson who supports veterans completes a 1000 km Iditarod in Alaska.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Harry Harris speaks at the WEST 2017 Naval Conference in San Diego and emphasizes his focus on the Indo-Asia-Pacific, and the U.S. Patriot Missile receives an upgrade in the Republic of Korea.

U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Harry Harris at the Exercise Cobra Gold Opening Ceremony in Thailand, and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) makes its first port stop at US Naval Base Guam after being out at sea for five weeks.

On this Pacific Newsbreak, watch Lt Gen Jerry P. Martinez assume command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, and PHIBLEX kicks off in the Philippines.

For the first time ever, all 3 Air Force Global Strike Command bomber aircraft launched from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam and participated in an integrated bomber operation in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility, and a team of Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency divers are currently at U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll investigating wreckage believed to have been below the surface for more than 70 years.

B-1B Lancers arrive at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to replace the B-52s as part of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence mission, U.S. Army Pacific Commander General Robert Brown visits leadership in Japan, and service members in Japan participate in a 1000 km relay run in a show of continued support and friendship following the 2011 earthquake.

U.S. Pacific Command releases a statement following the North Korean missile launch test that occurred Wednesday Japan time, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games concludes at West Point - The U.S. Military Academy, and the USAF Band of the Pacific brings relief in the form of music to the Kumamoto community.

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, the Pacific Command commander applauds the trilateral alliance in the region, and service members in Korea jump into action.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3), conduct live-fire training at Continued Range-5 and 7 during Fuji Viper 16-3 on Camp Fuji, Fuji, Japan, Feb. 1-4, 2016. The Marines of 1/3 conducted live-fire training to sustain their proficiency in combat operations. Fuji Viper 16-3 is a training exercise where Marines and Sailors conduct live fire and non-live fire combined arms training in order to sustain combat proficiency to support contingency operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Cody Hastings Shepard/Released)

Materials Available here: https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2023/DEF%20CON%2023%20presentations/DEFCON-23-David-An-When-the-Secretary-of-State-says-Stop-Hacking-us.pdf When the Secretary of State says: “Please Stop Hacking Us…” David An Former U.S. State Department Senior American officials routinely hold dialogues with foreign officials to discuss cyber espionage. However, if a cyber attack can be performed through proxy servers jumping several countries before reaching the U.S., then can anyone ever be sure of who is really behind the attack? Yet we often see newspaper headlines clearly identifying that one country is hacking another country through state-sponsored, cyber criminal, or hacktivist means. Even if government cyber analysts with TS/SCI security clearances have high confidence in the identity of an attacker based on forensics and human intelligence, what are the challenges in effectively addressing the topic in a diplomatic or military dialogue with the attacker country? Two major roadblocks in cyber diplomacy are the "attribution problem," and the related "disclosure dilemma." If there is indeed an attribution problem--when a country cannot be sure which other state is hacking it because a third country could be using it as a proxy--then a country could never accuse another countries of state-sponsored cyber attacks. Yet, countries routinely accuse others of cyber attacks, the public sees this in newspapers almost every day, and it is often an important topic in bilateral dialogues. Furthermore, the disclosure dilemma occurs when a country has both incentives and disincentives to disclose details on how it was hacked. On one hand, evidence will prove its case, but on another hand, evidence will make the attacker more savvy and careful not to repeat the same mistakes next time. Disclosure could create a stronger adversary. These are major concerns in the practice of cyber diplomacy today. My presentation identifies how government-to-government cyber diplomacy works, examines the attribution problem and disclosure dilemma more fully, and shows how the U.S. approaches this topic differently with partners versus potential adversaries. This is not a technical presentation, but rather it is a policy presentation on cyber diplomacy drawing from political science and my diplomatic experience. David was a tenured U.S. diplomat before leaving the U.S. government to consult for the private sector, and to write policy and academic papers. At the State Department, he was the senior political-military affairs officer covering the East Asia region and his responsibilities included coordinating diplomatic dialogues, formulating plans with the Pentagon, notifying Congress of U.S. arms sales, writing the Secretary of State’s talking points, and traveling overseas with the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense for bilateral dialogues. His other assignments included the U.S. embassies in Beijing, Tokyo, Wellington; U.S. consulates in Sydney and Perth; American Institute in Taiwan; and U.S. Pacific Command. He completed his B.A. at UC Berkeley; M.A. in international affairs and business management, and political science Ph.D. courses at UC San Diego. Obligatory disclaimer: The comments are his own, and do not represent the U.S. government. Since Jeff Moss famously said in 2013: “Feds, we need some time apart,” David emphasizes that he is no longer a fed.

Some disturbing information from the America's Navy website:More than 33,000 U.S. and Australian personnel will participate in the biennial military training exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 in Australia July 4-19. Talisman Sabre, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Headquarters Joint Operations Command, will incorporate U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force as well as other government agencies from each country. Featuring 21 ships, including the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington and more than 200 aircraft and three submarines, this sixth iteration of the exercise will focus on joint training of a combined task force of U.S. and Australian forces in a mid-intensity, high-end operation, incorporating... land, sea, and air training.As Australia's military gears up for the Talisman Sabre operations, peace activists from all over the country will converge on the war games extravaganza at Shoalwater Bay in Rockhampton.Dirt Radio talks with two activists heading to the Peace Convergence which aims to disrupt the "war rehearsals" and create counter narratives to highlight the cost of the US-Australia military alliance. Debates, concerts, parades, and a "peace pilgrim" into the Shoalwater Exercise Area are all part of the planned events.

Amtrak train 188 from Washington DC to New York City crashed in Philadelphia this evening, injuring at least 50 of as many as 240 passengers. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12181 Could Harriet Tubman replace Andrew Jackson on the twenty-dollar bill? http://www.infobitt.com/b/12180 Senior officials from a South Korean spy agency said North Korea’s defense minister has been executed by antiaircraft fire for disloyalty and showing disrespect to dictator Kim Jong Un. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12182 The U.S. Pacific Command announced that a military helicopter has gone missing while participating in rescue efforts in Nepal after the devastating earthquake in late April. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12178 A second, semi-official super PAC is being formed to help Hillary Clinton, and, in an unusual twist, has announced plans to coordinate with the Democratic presidential frontrunner's campaign. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12183 A strong earthquake hit Japan in the same region devastated by a major quake and tsunami in 2011. Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami this time. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12179 Another earthquake strikes Nepal near Mount Everest. Measured at 7.3, with shockwaves felt as far away as New Delhi, it has resulted in the deaths of over 40 people and injured over a thousand. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12166 The UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is hiring hackers to attack terrorist networks. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12172 Colleagues of murdered Russian opposition leader, Boris Nemtsov, published a report detailing the participation of Russian troops in the war in Ukraine—a report that may explain the assassination. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12168 MIT has developed an algorithm to remove window reflections from pictures. http://www.infobitt.com/b/12176 http://infobitt.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/infobitt http://twitter.com/infobitt

Since withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003, North Korea successfully conducted three nuclear tests and officially declared in 2009 that it had developed a nuclear weapon. Beyond Pyongyang’s rhetorics and the rumors around its atomic program, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s true nuclear capabilities remain largely unknown. Does North Korea have the technology and the weapon systems to deliver a nuclear warhead on targets in South Korea or, even further, in America? What would be the actual destructive power of these payloads? What is the current American and South Korean doctrine regarding nuclear deterrence? And perhaps more importantly, is effective deterrence towards North Korea and its nuclear weapons even feasible? To answer these questions, there is probably no one more qualified than our guest for this episode: Dr. Bruce Bennett, a senior defense analyst at the RAND Corporation and a Professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. He specializes in “asymmetric threats” such as weapons of mass destruction, and Northeast Asian military issues. These include the future military force requirements in South Korea, the Korean military balance, counters to North Korean chemical and biological weapon threats in Korea and Japan, dealing with a North Korean collapse, changes in the Northeast Asia security environment, and deterrence of nuclear threats. Dr. Bennett has worked with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, U.S. Forces in Korea and Japan, the U.S. Pacific Command and Central Command, the ROK and Japanese militaries, and the ROK National Assembly. He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the California Institute of Technology and his PhD in policy analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School.

Ben sat down with Cmd. Michael Adams, deputy legal adviser to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Pacific Command conference in Manila this week, to talk about his new paper on "Jus Extra Bellum."

At the end of my digital media public affairs workshop at US Pacific Command, I sat down with US Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel King, the command's deputy director of public affairs, to discuss the major threats facing the US and its allies in the Pacific and what it means for the strategic public relations management… The post Digital StratComm at US Pacific Command appeared first on Eric Schwartzman.

John McCain Sr: Admiral, Commander of Fast Carrier Task Force in South Pacific during WWII John McCain Jr: Admiral, Commander of Pacific Command during Vietnam War John McCain III: Navy aviator, shot down in Hanoi, tortured as a prisoner of war for 5.5 years, currently running for Republican nomination for President of the United States Other presidential candidates with military experience are: Chris Dodd: Army ReserveMike Gravel: Lieutenant, Counter-Intelligence Corps (West Germany)Ron Paul: Captain, Flight Surgeon (US Air Force)Duncan Hunter: Lieutenant, US Army Rangers For more information, read: http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/198503/delenda.est.carthago.htm http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jsmccain.htm www.realclearpolitics.com http://www.azcentral.com/news/specials/mccain/articles/0301mccainbio-chapter3.html http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/15/politics/15mccain.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1198992044-jBYur2uP0d4d90Hp7uLjtA Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine

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A man for others... Admiral RJ "Zap" Zlatoper's work life spans four different careers, a verification of his versatile and well-rounded mindset.