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Many frustrated by the perceived lack of understanding of our nation's maritime heritage requirements want new leaders with fresh ideas, unburdened by legacy entanglements. It is hoped that a younger cohort with military experience, preferably naval, in the House of Representatives and the Senate who bring to the job an additional background in business and industry will emerge to promote constructive change.Today's guest fits the bill perfectly: the new Senator from Montana, Senator Tim Sheehy.Tim Sheehy is a father, husband, combat veteran, patriot, and an entrepreneur. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2008 with a B.S. in History, Tim completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a US Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Tim was honored to serve alongside many American heroes and was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorations. Additionally, Tim completed a joint tour with Army Special Operations forces where he was privileged to complete US Army Ranger School and serve alongside the 5th Special Forces Group, 75th Ranger Regiment and other units within US Army Special Operations Command.Tim completed his active duty service as a mini submarine pilot and navigator specializing in sensitive undersea operations. After his active duty service, Tim fulfilled reserve duty as a recruiter and assessor for future naval officers. Tim was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve in 2019.In 2014, Tim founded Belgrade-based Bridger Aerospace with all of his savings and an all-veteran team. Under his leadership, Bridger Aerospace and its sister company, Ascent Vision Technologies experienced rapid growth and created hundreds of Montana jobs. Ascent Vision Technologies was acquired by CACI in 2020, and Bridger Aerospace went public on the NASDAQ in 2023.Tim sits on the Senate Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.SummaryIn this conversation, Senator Tim Sheehy discusses his journey from Naval Academy graduate to U.S. Senator, emphasizing the need for a new generation of leaders in the maritime domain. He highlights the importance of revitalizing the Navy, addressing challenges in shipbuilding, and fostering bipartisan support for maritime strength. The discussion also touches on the need for innovation in naval strategy and acquisition processes, advocating for a shift in mindset towards risk-taking and adaptability in the face of modern challenges.Show LinksOperation Red WingsSix FrigatesThe Fall of KabulTakeawaysTim shares his journey from the Naval Academy to the Senate.The importance of revitalizing the Navy is highlighted.Challenges in shipbuilding and acquisition processes are discussed.Bipartisan support for maritime strength is crucial.Innovation in naval strategy is necessary for future readiness.Quantity in naval assets is as important as quality.A new shipbuilding paradigm is needed to meet modern demands.Risk-taking should be encouraged in military leadership.The Navy's historical context is essential for understanding current challenges.Chapters00:00: Introduction to Maritime Challenges and New Perspectives12:47: Senator Tim Sheehy's Journey: From Navy to Politics18:44: Revitalizing the Navy: Challenges and Opportunities24:37: Acquisition Paradigms and the Future of Naval Strategy

Tim Sheehy is a father, husband, combat veteran, patriot, and an entrepreneur. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2008 with a B.S. in History, Tim completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a US Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Tim was honored to serve alongside many American heroes and was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorations. Additionally, Tim completed a joint tour with Army Special Operations forces where he was privileged to complete US Army Ranger School and serve alongside the 5th Special Forces Group, 75th Ranger Regiment and other units within US Army Special Operations Command. Tim completed his active duty service as a mini submarine pilot and navigator specializing in sensitive undersea operations. After his active duty service, Tim fulfilled reserve duty as a recruiter and assessor for future naval officers. Tim was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve in 2019. In 2014, Tim founded Belgrade-based Bridger Aerospace with all of his savings and an all-veteran team. Under Tim's leadership, Bridger Aerospace and its sister company, Ascent Vision Technologies experienced rapid growth and created hundreds of Montana jobs. Ascent Vision Technologies was acquired by CACI in 2020, and Bridger Aerospace went public on the NASDAQ in 2023. Today, Bridger Aerospace is a major Montana employer and one of only a few publicly traded companies in the state. In addition to founding Bridger Aerospace, Sheehy was an active firefighting pilot, completing hundreds of firefighting missions across the American West, protecting communities from devastation as a pilot of the CL415EAF Water Bomber and before that, as an Air Attack pilot in the AC690 Twin Commander. Tim remains a qualified FAA Commercial Pilot and a Certified Flight Instructor. Tim has also been the co-owner of a working cattle ranch and a cattle feeder operation, Little Belt Cattle Company and Yellowstone Cattle Feeders. Tim believes in strengthening America's food supply chain. Tim was elected to serve the people of Montana in the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2024.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the ninety-third episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience' and the fourth* annual Large Scale Combat Operations Symposium. Hosted by COL Ricky Taylor, the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are all seasoned observer-coach-trainers (OCTs) from across Operations Group, LTC Bruce Roett, LTC Amoreena York, LTC Westly “West” LaFitte, MAJ David Pfaltzgraff, MAJ Danielle Villaneuva, SGM Nancy Martinez, and MSG Bradley Robinson as well as a senior member of the JRTC's Opposing Force, MAJ Dustin Lawrence and SGM Robert Listau from the US Army Special Operations Command's Special Operations Training Detachment. Opening remarks were provided by LTG Christopher LaNeve, the Commanding General of Eighth Army and Chief of Staff for Combined Forces Command (Korea).    Our panel members are observer-coach-trainers with numerous decisive action training environment rotations between them. LTC Roett is the Task Force Senior and MSG Robinson is the Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor OCT for TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB). LTC York is the Task Force Senior for the TF Aviation (CAB / ATF). LTC LaFitte is the Brigade Executive Officer OCT and MAJ Pfaltzgraff is the BDE S-3 Operations OCT for Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ). MAJ Lawrence is the Battalion S-3 Operations Officer for 1-509th IN (OPFOR) “Geronimo.” MAJ Villaneuva is the BN Executive Officer OCT for TF-5 (BEB). SGM Martinez is the Senior Enlisted Advisor OCT for the Intel TF. MSG Robinson is the SGM Listau is the Senior Enlisted Advisor OCT for the Special Operations Training Detachment.   The purpose of the ‘LSCO Symposium' is to advance conversation on warfighting and share observations and lessons learned. We will discuss large scale violence today, but this discussion transcends mission sets. Train for high end competition and scale down as required.   In this episode, we delve into the realities of warfighting in large-scale combat operations (LSCO), with a strong emphasis on the core principles of maneuver warfare, fire support, and sustainment operations. LSCO demands a shift in mindset from counterinsurgency operations to a high-intensity, multi-domain fight requiring coordination across vast operational areas. Key topics include the importance of decentralized command and control (C2), rapid decision-making under pressure, and the necessity of training units to operate with dispersed formations to enhance survivability in a contested battlespace. The discussion also underscores the role of divisions in shaping the battlefield for brigades, ensuring that combat formations can mass effects at decisive points.   Additionally, the episode explores the integration of emerging technologies and lessons learned from recent conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine, to better prepare for future engagements. The conversation addresses how logistics and fires remain the backbone of LSCO, requiring synchronization at all echelons to sustain the fight. Commanders need to think deeply about sustainment at the point of need, the role of reconnaissance in shaping the fight, and how brigades can best leverage enablers in their operations. Overall, the discussion reinforces that while the domains of warfare may evolve, the fundamental principles of war—mass, maneuver, and tempo—remain unchanged and must be mastered to ensure success on the modern battlefield.   Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to checkout our first, second, and third annual Large Scale Combat Operations Symposium, episodes sixteen, thirty, and sixty-six of ‘The Crucible.'   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.   *The first annual LSCO Symposium was conducted at Ft. Benning/Moore but hosted by the JRTC Team.

About the Lecture: Since the time of Chairman Mao, the Chinese Communist Party has recognized Africa's importance. Especially under President Xi Jinping, the continent has become crucial to some of the CCP's most cherished ambitions. In his presentation, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Joshua Meservey will explain how Africa fits into the CCP's strategy to reorder the international system, gain for China an unassailable lead on the technologies it believes will dominate the future global economy, and refine its domestic systems of control. About the Speaker: Joshua Meservey is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute where he focuses on great power competition in Africa, African geopolitics, and counterterrorism. He was previously a research fellow for Africa at the Heritage Foundation. Before joining Heritage, he worked at the Atlantic Council's Africa Center and at the US Army Special Operations Command where he helped write an Army concept paper. He also worked at Church World Service (CWS) based out of Nairobi, Kenya, and traveled extensively in East and Southern Africa interviewing refugees. He ended his time at CWS responsible for a multinational team of nearly 100 staff. He is a returned Peace Corps volunteer who served in Zambia and extended his service there to work for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has testified twice before the Senate, five times before the House of Representatives, and once before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He is lead author of a monograph on al-Shabaab's insurgency and contributed a chapter to the book War and Peace in Somalia, published by Oxford University Press. He has written for a wide range of publications including Foreign Affairs, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the National Interest, The Hill, and various journals. His commentary is often featured in various print and digital media outlets, and he has presented at the National Defense University and the State Department. Mr. Meservey holds a master of arts in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a BA in history from the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and children.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the sixty-sixth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience' and the third annual Large Scale Combat Operations Symposium. Hosted by the Commanding General of the JRTC and Ft. Johnson, BG Jason Curl and the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guests are all seasoned observer-coach-trainers (OCTs) from across Operations Group, MAJ Benjamin Pinner, CPT Sheena Henley, CPT Chad Lipe, CW2 Jerrad Rader, and 1SG Ryan Hamilton as well as a senior member of the JRTC's Opposing Force, MAJ Brandon Kilthau and CSM Chris Gaede from the US Army Special Operations Command's Special Operations Training Detachment.   Our panel members are observer-coach-trainers with over 150 decisive action training environment rotations between them. MAJ Benjamin Pinner is the S-3 Operations Officer for Operations Group and was formerly the S-3 for Plans / Exercise Maneuver Control. CPT Sheena Henley is the Team Senior for the Air Assault / Air Movement Team of Task Force Aviation. CPT Chad Lipe is the Team Senior for the Administrative / Logistics Ops Center for TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB / DSSB). CW2 Jerrad Rader is the Brigade Targeting Officer OCT for BDE Command & Control (BCT HQ). 1SG Ryan Hamilton is a Rifle Company First Sergeant OCT for TF-3 (IN BN). From the infamous Geronimo team, we have MAJ Brandon Kilthau who is the BN Executive Officer for 1-509th IN (ABN) (Opposing Force). Last but not least is CSM Chris Gaede, the former Command Sergeant Major for USASOC's Special Operations Training Detachment for the combat training centers. In this special episode, we focus on large-scale combat operations across multiple domains and explore the comprehensive efforts being made to prepare America's Army to fight and win tomorrow's wars. The panel discusses large scale combat operations executed at the platoon through division echelons, offering perspectives on a variety of topics including combined arms maneuver, transparent battlefield, fires, and contested logistics as well as emerging technologies employment. As the nature of conflict evolves, the Army is adapting to meet the challenges of modern warfare, which demands proficiency across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains. By enhancing interoperability with Special Operations Forces (SOF) and integrating multinational coalitions, the Army is fostering a cohesive force capable of dominating in complex, multi-domain environments. Sustainment and logistics are being refined to ensure that the force remains agile and resilient, while joint fires and combined arms maneuver are being honed to deliver decisive effects on the battlefield. This episode delves into the strategies and innovations that are positioning America's Army at the forefront of future conflicts, ensuring that it remains a formidable force capable of securing victory in an increasingly unpredictable world.   LSCO on the modern battlefield involve coordinated efforts across multiple domains—land, air, sea, space, and cyber—spanning from platoon to division echelons. These operations require seamless integration of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Conventional Forces (CF) through Interoperability, Integration, and Interdependence (I3) to achieve unified objectives. Multinational coalitions bring together diverse military capabilities, enhancing operational flexibility and reach. Joint fires, combining assets from different services, deliver precise, synchronized strikes, while combined arms maneuver leverages the complementary strengths of infantry, armor, artillery, and aviation to dominate the battlefield and achieve decisive results. Sustainment and logistics play a critical role in maintaining the operational tempo, ensuring that forces are supplied and supported throughout the conflict. General John “Black Jack” Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War I, said, "Infantry wins battles, logistics wins wars." This very much reflects the importance of logistics even today, where the importance and role of logistics can be seen very vividly in each rotation.   Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to checkout our first and second annual Large Scale Combat Operations Symposium, episodes sixteen and thirty of ‘The Crucible.' And if you'd like to explore the CSM(R) Nash & CSM(R) Donaldson's episode that COL Hardman referenced, look at episode fifty-one.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the sixtieth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guests are the Commander of the Special Operations Training Detachment for US Army Special Operations Command, COL Nathanael Joslyn and one of their special operation forces mentor, Mr. Tom Vogel.   The Special Operations Training Detachment (SOTD) at the Joint Readiness Training Center is crucial for preparing special operations forces and conventional forces for integrated combat operations. Responsible for orchestrating training rotations at both JRTC and the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, CA, the SOTD provides realistic, immersive training environments that replicate the complexities of modern warfare. By focusing on interdependence, integration, and interoperability (I3), the SOTD ensures that SOF and CF units can operate seamlessly together. Key aspects of their training include joint mission planning, execution of combined operations, and honing of specialized tactics and techniques, which are essential for mission success in diverse and challenging operational landscapes. The JRTC team's call-sign is “Sierra” and NTC's team is “Burro.”   In this episode we discuss special operations during large scale combat operations and the “SOF-CF I3” dynamic. Special operations forces-conventional forces interdependence, integration, and interoperability refers to the collaborative efforts between special operations forces and broader conventional forces, specifically the brigade combat team and any multi-national partners at JRTC and NTC. This framework aims to combine the unique capabilities of SOF, such as agility, precision, and specialized skills, with the larger-scale, sustained power and logistical support of conventional forces. The keys to success in SOF-CF I3 include clear communication, mutual understanding of capabilities and limitations, joint training exercises to build cohesion, and a unified command structure to ensure seamless coordination and effective mission execution.   Part of S12 “The JIIMs of JRTC: Working with Our Unified Action Partners” series.   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Eric Ross is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Striveworks, specializing in Machine Learning Operations. He enlisted in the Army after high school and joined the 75th Ranger Regiment as an 11B infantryman in the mid-1990s, where he served for six years until he left for an assignment with US Army Special Operations Command at Ft. Bragg, NC. He served 24 years before retiring in 2020 with numerous combat deployments. Over those 24 years, Eric graduated from many military schools and selection events, such as RASP, Combat Dive School, and HALO school, and won the Best Ranger competition in 2010. Eric has an undergraduate degree in psychology and an MBA from MIT Sloan Business School. Ben Allen is a former Army Green Beret and the CEO of Apex Path, a pioneer in readiness informatics that combines special operations warriors, elite computer scientists, and world-class fitness training to deliver a one-of-a-kind performance system for today's warfighters. Despite never attaining his goal of bench pressing more than Eric, Ben is a highly accomplished athlete and performance expert, which is what led him to cross paths with Eric and eventually work together in their civilian roles. .Timestamps:00:00:22 Intro to Eric Ross00:01:08 Intro to Ben Allen00:02:12 What is Apex Path?00:03:12 What is Striveworks?00:05:28 What Data is Their Algorithm Measuring?00:06:30 What Skills Has Eric Learned From Ben?00:08:01 Specific Changes in Eric's Performance Training00:09:34 Sponsor Note: Stress Inoculation Training00:10:17 What Training Processes Prepare You to Succeed Under Stress?00:12:31 The Value of Those Around You00:14:18 Advice About Selection Courses00:17:47 Fallacy of Picking "The Perfect Training Program"00:20:55 Success Rate of Different Personality Types in Selection00:23:44 Managing Failure and Setbacks00:28:07 Choosing the Perfect Guy vs the Right Guy for the Job00:30:15 What to Expect On Eric & Ben's Next Episode00:30:30 Outro

Dr. Jared Tracy is the deputy command historian for the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he researches and publishes on the history of propaganda, psychological operations, and other facets of special operations. Dr. Tracy served six years in the Army himself, received his MA in History from Virginia Commonwealth University and his PhD in History from Kansas State University. His writing has appeared in Military Review, NCO Journal, Southern Historian, and Veritas: Journal of Army Special Operations History. He is also the author of Victory through Influence: Origins of Psychological Operations in the U.S. Army, recently released from Texas A&M University Press, which received an honorable mention for the 2023 Master Corporal Jan Stanislaw Jakobczak Memorial Book Award sponsored by the U.S. Military History Group.

Why do states engage in proxy warfare? How does what scholars call principal-agent theory explain the way proxy warfare actually plays out—particularly the challenges that arise when the interests of a principal and a proxy diverge? And as the US military continues to prepare for large-scale combat operations, how should the ability to leverage proxies factor into planning? This episode addresses these questions and more in wide-ranging discussing featuring three guests. Dr. Nakissa Jahanbani is an assistant professor in West Point's Department of Social Sciences and a researcher at the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. Dr. Vladimir Rauta is a lecturer in politics and international relations at the University of Reading and the editor of the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Proxy Wars. And retired Lieutenant General Ken Tovo served for almost forty years in the Army, including as commanding general of US Army Special Operations Command. Note: This episode was originally recorded and released by the Social Science of War podcast, a coproduction between the Modern War Institute at West Point and West Point's Department of Social Sciences.

Today we hear the Story of 29 year Army Special Operations veteran Rick Hogg, who spent time with the 82nd, 7th Special Forces Group and “The Unit”  Tier 1 US Army Special Operations Command. His time ranged from Desert Storm deep into the post-9/11 era.

 Rick spent years as a K-9 handler in the Special Ops community, forging a very strong bond with his dog “Duco” in particular. Rick managed through years of deployments and overcame the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with a very concerted focus on his own health and transition from the military that many can learn from. 

 After leaving the service, Rick is the founder of War HOGG Tactical- a training company that provides firearms, tactical, and canine training to law-abiding citizens, military, and law enforcement agencies.- with knowledge that was borne out of his experience training Special Forces.  He's written the book “The Firearms Training Notebook: 1% Better Everyday”, co-hosts the On The Range Podcast, and founded the “In Honor of Duco” charity. A combat veteran and a Special Operations Forces K-9 handler with 13 combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, Rick discusses his passion for training others and his involvement in Project Officer Survival, a non-profit that offers free law enforcement firearms training.  He also shares advice for veterans transitioning to civilian life and emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's healthcare.  We discussed the importance of finding one's passion and purpose-  and how he is celebrating life through photos and journals. During the show, Rick  shared his personal experience with processing grief and losing his beloved dog. He spoke about how he used his training and discipline to work through his emotions and come out stronger on the other side.  In addition, Rick shared a very funny story about his time serving in Baghdad, where he and his fellow soldiers had to deal with a notorious Christmas cake thief. Despite their best efforts to catch the culprit, the thief remained elusive, and the soldiers were left with a holiday tradition that was forever changed.  Overall, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into the world of tactical training and the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life.  With Rick's expertise and experience, listeners are sure to come away with a newfound appreciation for the sacrifices made by our military and law enforcement personnel, as well as a deeper understanding of how to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. 

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Africa is the second largest continent in the world, both in land area and population. It has more than 1.2 billion people — most of them young and poor — living in 54 countries. If current demographic trends continue, Africa will account for a quarter of humanity by the middle of this century.In Africa, conflicts are more often within countries rather than between them. Sudan and Ethiopia are current examples.Today, al Qaeda and the Islamic State are active across Africa. So is the Wagner Group, a lawless private army loyal to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.And China's ruling Communist Party has become a neo-imperialist power on the continent, exploiting African peoples and resources.Joining host Cliff May to talk about Africa is Joshua Meservey.He's currently a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, where he focuses on African geopolitics, counterterrorism, and great power competition in Africa.He was previously a research fellow for Africa at the Heritage Foundation. He's also worked at the US Army Special Operations Command, for Church World Service based out of Nairobi, Kenya, and he was a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia. And he's a member of FDD's National Security Network.

 EPISODE SUMMARY      What does it take to become a Special Forces Medic, and how has combat casualty care evolved over the years? Discover the world of Special Operations Medics and Military Medicine in our captivating conversation with retired Army Master Sergeant Samuel Rodriguez. Through Sam's expertise, you'll gain insights into the rigorous training, crucial qualifications, and evolution of Special Operations medics, while understanding how the Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) has transformed battlefield care and saved countless lives. Join us as we discuss the importance of unconventional medicine in Special Operations, from planning for extreme situations to the actual medical supplies and procedures used on the battlefield. Hear incredible stories from Sam's experiences deep in the Amazon basin and learn about the challenges and initiatives currently being tackled by SOMA. Don't miss this opportunity to see how the advancement of technology and knowledge in military medicine is enhancing the survivability and recovery of Special Operations personnel.   EPISODE CHAPTERS (0:00:00) - Special Operations Medics and Military Healthcare (0:11:10) - Special Operations Medic Lessons (0:21:44) - Unconventional Medicine in Special Operations   CHAPTER SUMMARIES (0:00:00) - Special Operations Medics and Military Healthcare (11 Minutes) MSG Samuel Rodriguez shares his pathway to becoming a special forces medic and explains how the training and experiences of Special Operations medics have evolved. He also talks about the history of the Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) and how it has utilized lessons learned to improve care on the battlefield and save lives. Sam shares some helpful resources and information on programs for veterans and first responders to help them improve their quality of life, following traumatic experiences. We discuss the qualifications required to become an 18D and the importance of physical and mental preparedness. Finally, Sam shares how his training has evolved and changed over the years.   (0:11:10) - Special Operations Medic Lessons (11 Minutes) We explore the planning process for medical care in dangerous and austere situations and the types of medical supplies and procedures carried out on the battlefield. Sam shares a memorable clinical experience of providing medical aid in an area of the Amazon basin, as well as the advice given to the US Army Special Operations Command from a medical and enlisted medic perspective.   (0:21:44) - Unconventional Medicine in Special Operations (14 Minutes) From its inception in 1987 to its official formation in 1992, SOMA's main mission has been to ensure the survivability and speed of recovery of Special Operations personnel through advancing technology and knowledge in unconventional medicine. We explore the different learning tracks at SOMA meetings, ranging from canine sessions to brain health sessions, and discuss some of the most significant milestones in the organization's history. We also discuss the challenges SOMA has faced and the initiatives and projects they are currently focused on. 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Africa is the second largest continent in the world, both in land area and population. It has more than 1.2 billion people — most of them young and poor — living in 54 countries. If current demographic trends continue, Africa will account for a quarter of humanity by the middle of this century.In Africa, conflicts are more often within countries rather than between them. Sudan and Ethiopia are current examples.Today, al Qaeda and the Islamic State are active across Africa. So is the Wagner Group, a lawless private army loyal to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.And China's ruling Communist Party has become a neo-imperialist power on the continent, exploiting African peoples and resources.Joining host Cliff May to talk about Africa is Joshua Meservey.He's currently a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, where he focuses on African geopolitics, counterterrorism, and great power competition in Africa.He was previously a research fellow for Africa at the Heritage Foundation. He's also worked at the US Army Special Operations Command, for Church World Service based out of Nairobi, Kenya, and he was a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia. And he's a member of FDD's National Security Network.

Be sure to visit the Irregular Warfare Initiative website to see all of the new articles, podcast episodes, and other content the IWI team is producing! For nearly two decades of constant operations during America's post-9/11 wars, Army special operations forces played a central role at the tip of the spear. But how will they best contribute to future irregular warfare campaigns that take shape on a very different strategic landscape? In this episode, hosts Ben Jebb and Kyle Atwell are joined by Lieutenant Jonathan P. Braga, commanding general of US Army Special Operations Command, and P. W. Singer, a New York Times best-selling author and renowned national security futurist. Together, they explore the range of future threats that Army special operations forces will encounter, discuss how to harness the power of innovation to enable them to meet these threats, and recommend ways to optimize these uniquely trained and equipped soldiers and units for the future of irregular warfare. Intro music: "Unsilenced" by Ketsa Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Fran Racioppi travels back to the home of US Army Special Operations, Fort Bragg, NC, to meet with retired LTG(R) Ken Tovo, former commander of US Army Special Operations Command. From the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School's Special Forces Museum, Fran and Ken discuss how Special Operations has changed over the 80 years since its inception, the strategic importance of the Special Forces Regiment and what it means to be a Green Beret in the peer-to-peer competition we haven't seen since the Cold War. Today, General Tovo serves as the Chairman of the Green Beret Foundation where he continues his service to our special operators and their families. LTG(R) Tovo recently received a lifetime achievement award for his service. Learn more about LTG(R) Tovo on LinkedIn. Get involved with Green Beret Foundation and follow them on social media @greenberetfoundation. Become one of our nation's most elite warriors at soc.mil.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome home to Fort Bragg, NC-6:30 Starting in the 82nd Airborne-16:32 What is a Green Beret?-22:03 Psyops, Civil Affairs and the 160th SOAR-36:26 Commanding US Army Special Operations through Afghanistan & Iraq-51:46 GWOT: What we got right & what we got wrong-1:05:09 “The Why”-1:09:12 The character of a Green Beret-1:16:00 Peer-to-Peer conflict with Russia and China & the World Order-1:32:15 Green Beret Foundation-1:46:05 Three Daily FoundationsQuotes: -”Green Berets are almost unique in that they are focused by and large on changing something in the human domain.” (17:55)-”A perfect Green Beret mission looks like going to a complex environment…developing some ways to solve it through an indigenous partner.” (21:34)-”The quiet work we do outside the combat zone pays as many or more dividends as what we do when we get employed.” (52:21)-”War is a national effort…not a military effort. It takes a nation to commit to a future.” (1:01:30)-”Being a Green Beret is to live a life of gravitas. You do things that make a real difference.” (1:07:35)-”We're trying to assess and select a complex problem solver.” (1:10:28)-”We are really in an existential struggle with two powers, for sure, that want to order the world in a way that disadvantages us.” (1:15:46) -””All our power as a democracy springs from the people.” (1:29:40)-”Part of this mission of the Green Beret Foundation is to take care of Green Berets and their family past and present.” (1:35:21)LTG(R) Tovo's Three Daily Foundations to Success:-Know your why-Stay focused on your goals-Be a lifetime learner This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike's, GORUCK, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Special episode dedicated to Veterans!  This is a digital Zoom fireside chat with two other vets: Erik Uhlik, who is retired from the US Army Special Operations Command with multiple deployments, resides in Florida, and contributes frequently to the show. Marco Gutierrez, an Iraq War Marine Vet turned high-level private security specialist/contractor and veteran advocate in NYC. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn pageFollow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteranSearch for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteranSearch for Mike at #mikekimveteran or Google him at "Mike Kim Veteran"Email Mike at agathoskim@gmail.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellbehindtheservice Instagram @cominghomewell_bts Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell

Is Prevention Training in HPO Useless?: The Myth of Standardized Assessments with Dr. Chris Juneau, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCSJoin Doc's Sarah & Alyse while we have a great professional banter session with our friend and colleague Dr. Chris Juneau! We discuss the potential "rubbish" that is standardized assessments and what may be a better choice when working in the human performance field. In this episode we chat about:Is prevention useless and a post analytic fallacy?How resiliency is not the most important factor to train to in HPO.Do confidence and force production relate?Are you REALLY in control of the outcome of HPO programming? Or is it just good genetics?The #1 prediction for injury? Is previous injury. If you're not training to the standard deviation, you are doing it wrong. Book Cited: "The Knowledge Illusion" by Steven SlomanWe want to hear from you!! What did you think? Wha is your response to this episode? Reach out to us on IG, LinkedIn, or email us @ notyourtypicaldoctors@gmail.com. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Chris Juneau is a Sports Residency, Fellowship, and Performance Trained Doctor of Physical Therapywith a Specialization in Athletic Performance, a Masters of Philosophy in Biomechanics (in-progress), and a Certification in Strength & Conditioning currently with the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.Chris has spent 11 years of practice in Ohio, Kentucky, Texas , New Zealand, Colorado, and North Carolina working in a variety of sports medicine, collegiate, and professional avenues. He has recently moved from Colorado Springs (working with the US Air Force Special warfare), having lived in Auckland, New Zealand through 2019 pursuing a Masters of Philosophy (Rehabilitation Sciencefocus), working with professional rugby teams, and holding  an adjunct lectureship position with the Auckland of Technology Physiotherapy Program. He now serves the US Army Special Operations Command directive as a Physical Therapist and performance coach along with other educational roles, including the membership chair for the AASPT's Sports Performance Enhancement SIG. He remains involved as a coach in Olympic weightlifting, provider and player for local rugby, and continues to consult for a myriad of teams and athletes, including CrossFit.He has published educational content for multiple journals, books, and online learning material, and remains extremely active with professional development and coursework.

After 24 years of combined experience as a special operations veteran in both the Canadian and US militaries, Phil Kornachuk uses proven leadership principles to foster exceptional performance for individuals, leaders and teams from a variety of fields. He currently works for the Fargo, North Dakota-based Allegro Group as the Managing Director of Leadership Development. Solid leaders held the ladder for Phil (and sometimes pushed him up it) as he evolved from being a 17-year-old high school dropout to a Lieutenant Colonel in US Army Special Operations Command. Serving as a Ranger, Green Beret and in other Special Operations Units, his journey led him across 5 continents, 12 operational deployments and many heady successes and bruising failures. These forged his approach to honing elite leaders and teams by fusing purpose, principles and disciplined practice into peak performance. He currently resides in Lake Oswego, OR where he does his best to keep up with his Med School student wife and seven active teenagers. When he has the opportunity, he holds the ladder for leaders and teams seeking to live their purpose in their best way. He can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-kornachuk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

Researchers from multiple departments of Boston University report in October 2021 in JAMA Network Open that a higher midlife estimated cardiorespiratory fitness level was associated with a lower burden of subclinical atherosclerosis and vascular stiffness, along with a lower risk of hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. Vascular stiffness refers to left ventricular afterload and the resulting coronary perfusion – leading to cardiovascular disease (CVD). It's measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV), which can slow with aging – leading to systolic (top blood pressure number) hypertension. Prior research has shown that a higher CRF level lowers the risk to CVD and all-cause mortality by itself and/or in conjunction with other CVD risk-reduction measures, such as with the Mediterranean eating strategy and weight control. The American Heart Association recommends that primary care physicians assess CRF in their clinical practices. As referenced in the Boston University research – Association of Estimated Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Midlife with Cardiometabolic Outcomes and Mortality – “CRF is measured via cardiopulmonary exercise testing; however, this method requires in-person assessment with specialized equipment and trained personnel, rendering it expensive and less accessible.” Luckily, non-exercise estimated CRF (eCRF) algorithms have been developed using readily available clinical information, such as age, sex, waist circumference, resting heart rate, and physical activity. In my former hospital-affiliated sports performance, fitness, and wellness programs, we used 12-lead EKG cardiopulmonary VO2 max testing – with a cardiologist interpretation of the data to determine the appropriate heart rate training intensity zones for both athlete and non-athlete.As for the eCRF, I have successfully used the Polar algorithms and heart rate monitoring devices (polar.com) to provide guidance to members of the US Army Special Operations Command.Read the rest on MaxWellNutrition.com

The Operational Mindset, with Jeff Banman. Jeff is a recognized leader in the area of human performance and human behavior in high-stress environments. With over 30 years of experience across multiple domains including the Fire Service, the US Army Special Operations Command and the Central Intelligence Agency, Jeff now serves as the COO & Chief Human Performance Officer for a Global Fitness Brand. After conducting Counterterrorism operations in over twenty-three countries, two combat zones and multiple high-threat/non-permissive environments, Jeff has the privilege of dissecting human behavior at a micro level in order to enhance individual and team performance in some of the most intense moments imaginable. His study evaluated and developed algorithms for calculating minute shifts in Heart Rate Variability against variable stressors, distinct practices for managing the Central Nervous System while under significant stress and integrative techniques to help high-level operators remain fully present in order to navigate extreme situations. 4:32 We'll rewind kind of go back and Can you unpack this idea you and I were talking offline about the waited the imbalance of the body? 5:51 The foundation of kind of the sandbag workout or kind of broaden it out to the unstable load object, we call it Yulu. Workout is, it's a different dimension, really, it becomes a very visceral expression in fitness in a way. 23:48 It's been very hard for me to change around that scarcity, approaching things from a scarcity mindset and the things that I say to myself, I have to catch. 27:09 The path that I'm now exploring to understand is, how do we move people down a line of, of releasing that originating sensation, right of, of giving that freedom to disperse and reregulate so that you can return to zero, you know, and it's not a, you know, space of stillness. 33:04 If you cannot, for the next however long we're going to be together, take judgment and set it aside. Then do me a favor and just leave because one judgment is the barrier to growth 100%. I firmly believe that we come from worlds that are highly developed to sit in constant judgment.

Sergeant Major (Retired) Matthew R. Drayton grew up in an underprivileged neighborhood in Georgia. Matt joined the military to leave his environment and become financially independent. Little did he know at the time that enlisting would lead into a successful military career spanning almost three decades. He spent over two decades in the US Army 16 of those years working with elite Special Operations forces. Matt is a decorated combat veteran who has led and mentored hundreds of men and women. Matt is an author, corporate speaker, consultant, voice actor, certified personal trainer, and leadership expert with business experience in government and commercial commerce. ​Matt has been a senior analyst for the Northrop Grumman Corporation and an on-air personality and station manager at radio station WFSS in North Carolina. He also has worked as a senior Department of Defense civilian for the US Army Special Operations Command. Matt speaks and consults on leadership and productivity. He has been employed by commercial businesses, academic institutions, law enforcement and other government agencies. Matt has also served as an Executive Director and board member of multiple Youth Non-Profit organizations. Matt founded Drayton Communications to share his tremendous life story, his experiences, and his leadership knowledge with others. Matt is currently a contributor to Newsweek and was featured and has shared his insights with major media outlets throughout the United States. Matt is a member of the National Speakers Association. https://mattdrayton.com/ https://youtu.be/nkYSM7v8Sj4 https://influencers.truefanz.com/richlamonica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support

Kevin Owens is joined by Kyle Morgan, US Army Special Operations Command, to break down the details and dynamics of an extreme mission that took place in Mali in 2015 that has never been released. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company(Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems: (Code: fieldcraft for 5% off) HOIST Hydration: (Code fieldcraft10 for 10% off) KC Hilites: (Code: fieldcraft for 10% off) Vertx: (Code: fieldcraft for 20% off) Anthem Snacks:(Code FIELDCRAFT10 for 10% off) Vertx: (Code: fieldcraft for 20% off) Hard Head Veterans: (Code: fieldcraft for $15 off) Uncanna: (Code: fieldcraft for 10% off) Qalo Silicone Rings: (20% off order USCCA FOLLOW US: https://fieldcraftsurvival.locals.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcj3FycZBXIPNj7QIBKTIDw http://www.instagram.com/fieldcraftsurvival

As part of the 2022 Built By Brute Force Challenge where our community is taking on 300 Minutes of Mindfulness, 30 WODs and at least 3 Performance/Mindset Lessons in 6 weeks, we've brought in some amazing people to support them along their journey! Retired from the US Army Special Operations Command, Pat McNamara joins us for an incredible conversation around how to find, hold and maintain discipline is all areas of life. This is one you must listen to!

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/bruteforcepodcast My guest on this podcast, Jeff Banman, is a recognized leader in the area of human performance and human behavior in high-stress environments. With over 30 years of experience across multiple domains including the Fire Service, the US Army Special Operations Command and the Central Intelligence Agency, Jeff now serves as the COO & Chief Human Performance Officer for the global fitness brand Brute Force.  After conducting Counterterrorism operations in over twenty-three countries, two combat zones and multiple high-threat/non-permissive environments, Jeff has the privilege of dissecting human behavior at a micro level in order to enhance individual and team performance in some of the most intense moments imaginable. His study evaluated and developed algorithms for calculating minute shifts in Heart Rate Variability against variable stressors, distinct practices for managing the Central Nervous System while under significant stress and integrative techniques to help high-level operators remain fully present in order to navigate extreme situations. Jeff sees the world differently than most people. For three decades he has been someone people relied upon to solve highly complex problems in extreme and often intense situations. In his time as a Firefighter, Airborne Ranger and CIA Counterterrorism Operator and Business Leader, he's learned one big lesson - extreme and intense is as uniquely relevant to a person as is a fingerprint. We all perceive things differently and when we experience something significant, stressful or uncertain, Jeff teaches that we respond accordingly. Through his core work developing new human performance protocols for US SOCOM and the Intelligence Community, working with Professional Athletes and High Performing Business Leaders, he has dissected how we navigate intensity, diversity and complexity at any level and in any situation. That insight guides us to a greater level of awareness, an improved ability to regulate our own central nervous system, and a significant advantage in the behaviors that produce the results we are out to produce. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How childhood dreams manifested into Jeff's calling as a high-performance specialist... -How Jeff quantifies and manages the central nervous system in high-stress scenarios... -How Jeff has learned to disseminate what he's learned to others across the globe... -Why unstable loads are the key to Jeff's training program... -A rabbit trail on how to recover from Covid-induced brain fog... -A gold-standard workout using Jeff's practices... -Nutrition protocols recommended by Jeff for his workouts... Resources from this episode: Episode sponsors: -Organifi Gold -Kion Flex -Lucy Nicotine Gum -Vuori -Tru Kava Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Jeff Banman or me? Leave your comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/bruteforcepodcast and one of us will reply!

Tonight, we present a program that was originally recorded on 5 January 2003 as part of Veterans' Radio Hour 1.0.In that program General Grange interviewed legendary Rangers about their unique exploits.And together the group discusses current events involving Rangers and the future of American Rangers.Philip Piazza, A member of the 5307th Composite Unit (Merrill's Marauders) President of the Merrill's Marauders Association. Merrill's Marauders provide lineage to the Ranger Regiment.Ralph Goranson, a WWII Ranger and former commander of C Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion and the first Ranger to land on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 (D-Day).General (Retired) Wayne A. Downing, former commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the Joint Special Operations Command, US Army Special Operations Command and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), The Third Colonel of the Regiment.Bob Wages, Vietnam Era Ranger, and colleague of Dave Grange's in college.Jim Grimshaw, Retired Ranger and President of the US Army Ranger AssociationRalph Puckett, Korean War Ranger. Recently awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in the Korean War.The Host, Brigadier General (Retired) Dave Grange, Former commander of C Company, First Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One), Seventh Colonel of the Regiment.

This event is sponsored by the Asia Initiative Lecture Series at The Institute of World Politics. About the lecture: Colonel David S. Maxwell will discuss the nature, objectives, and strategy of the Kim family regime, why the regime poses a threat to the Republic of Korea, and why it is in the US national interest to ensure there is a strong ROK/US alliance to deter war. He will outline the “Big Five” — war, regime collapse, human rights, asymmetric threats, and unification. He will underline that the only way the world will see an end to the North's nuclear program, threats, human rights abuses, and crimes against humanity is through unification and the establishment of a United Republic of Korea. About the speaker: David S. Maxwell is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).* He is a 30-year veteran of the US Army, retiring as a Special Forces Colonel with his final assignment teaching national security at the National War College. He served over 20 years in Asia, primarily in Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. Colonel Maxwell served on the ROK/US Combined Forces Command staff and the Special Operations Command Korea. He is the co-author of the first CONPLAN 5029, the plan for North Korean Instability and Regime Collapse. He commanded the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines and was the G3 at the US Army Special Operations Command. Following retirement, he served as the Associate Director of the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He is on the Board of Directors of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, the International Council of Korean Studies, the Council on Korean-US Security Studies, the Special Operations Research Association, the OSS Society, and the Small Wars Journal. He earned a B.A. in political science from Miami University, and an M.A. in Military Arts and Science from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and from the School of Advanced Military Studies, and an M.S. in National Security Studies from the National War College. Colonel Maxwell has taught Unconventional Warfare and Special Operations for Policy Makers and Strategists at graduate schools in the DC area. * FDD is a Washington-based nonpartisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy.

This week, we have Capt. Ashlee McKeon, Ph.D., O2X Specialist and Chief of Research to US Army Special Operations Command, on the show. We dive into her call to service, understanding the essentials of sleep and strategies for improvement. Website: www.o2x.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/o2xhpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/o2xhumanperformance/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance/?igshid=klxn5i098oomTo learn more about 5.11, be sure to visit us at www.511tactical.com

​Dean Radin MS PhD is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Science (IONS), Associated Distinguished Professor of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), Honorary Distinguished Professor at the Swami Vivekananda University in Bangalore, India, and chairman of the board for the neurogenetics biotech startup, Cognigenics. His early career track as a concert violinist shifted into science after earning a BSEE degree in electrical engineering (magna cum laude, with honors in physics) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and then an MS in electrical engineering and PhD in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. For a decade he worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories and later at GTE Laboratories. For nearly four decades now his research has focused on the nature and capacities of consciousness. Before joining the research staff at IONS in 2001, he held appointments at Princeton University, University of Edinburgh, and SRI International, where he worked on a classified program investigating psychic espionage for the US government (now commonly known as StarGate). He is author or coauthor of over 300 scientific, technical, and popular articles, four dozen book chapters, two technical books, and four popular books including the Scientific and Medical Network's 1997 book award, The Conscious Universe (HarperOne, 1997), Entangled Minds (Simon & Schuster, 2006), the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award, Supernormal (Random House, 2013), and Real Magic (Penguin Random House, 2018). Entangled Minds, Supernormal and Real Magic are available as paperback, e-books, and audio books. These books have been translated so far into 15 foreign languages. His 125+ academic articles can be found in peer-reviewed journals ranging from Foundations of Physics and Physics Essays to Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Psychological Bulletin, Brain and Cognition, Psychology of Consciousness, and many others. He was featured in a New York Times Magazine feature article; and he has appeared on dozens of television programs around the world. His 600+ interviews and talks have included invited presentations at Harvard (medical), Stanford (statistics), Princeton (psychology), Columbia (education), Cambridge (physics, England), Edinburgh (psychology, Scotland), The Sorbonne (parapsychology, Paris), University of Padova (physics, Italy), University of British Columbia (parapsychology, Canada), and University of Allahabad (philosophy, India). His invited talks for industries have included Merck, Google, Johnson & Johnson, and Rabobank, and his government talks have included the US National Academy of Sciences, the US Naval War College, US Army Special Operations Command, the US Naval Postgraduate School, DARPA, the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (India), the International Center for Leadership and Governance (Malaysia), and the Australian Davos Connection  (Australia).  In 2017 he was named one of the 100 most inspiring people in the world by the German magazine, OOOM, as of 2021 his filmography on IMDB lists 42 film, TV shows, and documentaries he's appeared in, and in 2021 he was designated a Visionary Leader by The Visioneers International Network. ​ Shungite from Derek Condit: https://mysticalware.ositracker.com/180504/11616   Contact the podcast at 13questionspodcast@gmail.com   Support us at https://13questionspodcast.com/   Discord: https://discord.gg/Dwn6GHW   Telegram: https://t.me/ThirteenQuestions   Gab: https://gab.com/13Questions   Gratitude Jingle by Sir Felix https://sirfelix.bandcamp.com/music   Closing Music by Supaman - Why https://supamanhiphop.com/  

The concept of resistance is foundational to Army Special Operations Forces, as our mission is generally to partner with forces to either support or defeat resistance movements. In this two-part series, we pair experts on resistance with our forward-stationed battalion commanders in Germany and Japan to discuss what resistance is and how it's applied in today's operational environment. *To join the conversation, navigate to the 1SFC CAG page on the SIPR portal, where you will find a button for the CDR's Blog*Lt. Col. Mike Penn is a Special Forces officer and commander of 1st Bn. 10th Special Forces Group in Stuttgart, Germany. He's been in the Army for almost 25 years and has spent the majority of that time in Special Operations units. Mr. Paul Tompkins is currently the Sensitive Activities Division Chief at the US Army Special Operations Command. A retired CW4 with 28 years of service, Mr. Tompkins joined the Special Forces regiment in 1980 and spent time planning resistance operations against the Soviet Union during his time with 10 Special Forces Group in the ‘80s.  Dr. Otto Fiala, also currently working at USASOC, is a retired Army Colonel and was the lead author of the Resistance Operating Concept while at Special Operations Command Europe. LtCol. Randy Martin has spent most of his career within the US Air Force Special Operations Command and is a subject matter expert on Resistance at SOCEUR.  Master Sgt. Frank Miller is a colleague of Mr. Tompkins and Dr. Fiala at USASOC. He's served 15 years as a Green Beret, including several years with 1st Bn 10th Group in Germany, and is a Silver Star recipient from combat actions in Afghanistan in 2010.  

This week we sat down with Brigette who is a Performance RD for the US Army Special Operations Command. She shares her journey of how she got to where she is. Lots of great insight and wisdom including leveraging your skills, using culinary skills to build credibility and just going out and "do it!".

Episode 19: Bucket of Dirt with Mary Kate Soliva In this episode of Signal Fire Radio, join Rob, Matt, Evan, and special guest Mary Kate Soliva! Mary Kate is our first guest who is currently serving on Active Duty! She is a Soldier with the US Army Special Operations Command, an Advocate against Human Trafficking, and a volunteer extraordinaire. She was the Honor Woman of The Honor Foundation's Cohort 37v and a peer mentor to many people transitioning from the military.  MK tells us about her transition journey and how it is ok to be unsure of your future as long as you have a way forward. Through her volunteer work, MK has discovered a passion that has steered her into a career.  Join us on this episode of Signal Fire Radio!  Connect with MK! https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysoliva/ (MK's LinkedIn) Join us on LinkedIn!: https://www.linkedin.com/company/signalfiremediacompany (Signal Fire Media) https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-rens-aab104195/ (Rob)   -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mylott-824898126/ (Matt)   -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/evaneanderson/ (Evan) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-gonzalez1/ (Paige) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/signalfiremediaco/ (@signalfiremediaco) http://www.signalfire.media/ (Our Website!)

Insights from a specialist on how to manage the increased Cyber Security threats to our businesses. Clear ideas and simple steps to get all of us started in building a safe and secure workplace.   In this new series, I'm joined by Bob Moore, and we take a peek behind the curtain of corporate security and see how the needle has shifted. Bob has over two decades of experience in the IT industry, leading teams at Compaq Computer Corporation, HP, and now HPE. He's the driving force behind the new HPE program Infosight, which uses artificial intelligence to detect possible security threats. Bob has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, rebuilding infrastructure and managing IT systems and is now a Lieutenant Colonel with the US Army Special Operations Command and conducts his army reserve duty at Ft Bragg, North Carolina.   In this first episode, Bob and I discuss some of the new trends and challenges in corporate security.

Team, when I was in Squaw Valley for the Spartan World Championships, I had the distinct honor of meeting Colonel Tim Nye, Spartan's liaison with the military community. Colonel Nye served over 32 years of combined service in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. Over the course of his career, Colonel Nye completed tours and deployments in Panama (1989), Bosnia (1995), Iraq (2003), Afghanistan (2004 and 2009), Yemen (2000), the Republic of Georgia (2002) and several undisclosed locations.  He served in the 75th Ranger Regiment, 7th Special Forces Group, Joint Special Operations Command, US Army Special Operations Command and the US Special Operations Command (twice). Colonel Nye helped develop the first Spartan Race on a military base and he's now the lead liaison between Spartan and the military community.  He shares a lot of hard won insight about grit.  But I was even more moved by his insight on compassion. I'm very grateful that Colonel Nye took the time to walk with us.  I hope you all enjoy this walk as much as I did.  Every Mile Matters! Subscribe on iTunes / Subscribe on Stitcher / Subscribe on Google Play The post Colonel Tim Nye: Am I Compassionate Enough? appeared first on Charity Miles.