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2 episodes with vice commander
2 episodes with vice commander
2 episodes with vice commander
2 episodes with vice commander
On Today's Episode – Mark and Matt dive into the day's topics including how Gavin Newsome paid for his own statue in City Hall among other things.We hop right over to returning guest Retired Colonel Rob Maness (Bio Below). We continue the chat about how the Left is trying to normalize EVERYTHING, and use our tax dollars to do it. Tune in for all the fun@robmaness - X@colrobmanesshttps://www.robmaness.com/Retired Colonel Rob Maness has a lifelong record of dedicated service to the nation. As a 17-year-old high school senior, he decided to enlist in the United States Air Force and serve in uniform as the country faced multiple crises around the world.Having worked his way up from the enlisted ranks to full colonel, he retired from active duty in 2011, ending his military service of more than 32 years. Following military retirement Rob returned to Louisiana to work as an executive in a Fortune 500 energy corporation. He is currently founder and the owner of Iron Liberty Group and resides in Gulfport, Mississippi.Rob has proven his competence at the local, state, and federal levels of government with his demonstrated leadership and effectiveness as a steward of our citizen's tax dollars. He has broad experience working at the Louisiana State Legislature, in the national budget process, national emergency response decision-making, law enforcement, successful community relations with governments at all levels, and working directly with citizens to meet today's challenges. He has provided direct, executive oversight to local schools in coordination with elected school boards, working to make them secure and more effective to meet the needs of America's military children. His leadership and combat experiences give him a unique perspective when considering how national action impacts our American families.During his military service, Colonel Maness led numerous combat operations, including as a bomber squadron commander in Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Colonel Maness served as an enlisted bomb disposal technician in three assignments countering terrorism before being commissioned and selected for flight training. As a Joint Chiefs of Staff operations officer he was on duty in the National Military Command Center located within the Pentagon during the September 11, 2001 attack. In the ensuing months, he directly assisted the United States national security team with creating, synchronizing, and executing the campaign plan for the global war on terrorism. Colonel Maness authored the first theater nuclear war plan and designed decision-making tools for the Presidential nuclear decision handbook strengthening U.S. extended strategic deterrence policy in European and Pacific regions. Colonel Maness served as the Vice Commander of America's largest Airborne Intelligence Wing conducting strategic and battlefield intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations against America's enemies. He went on to command Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM, the sixth largest U.S. Air Force Base encompassing 53,000 acres and 22,000 employees, housing our nation's most critical assets.After running for the U.S. Senate on this America First Platform, Rob founded GatorPAC and its Veterans Leadership Fund, a Federal political action committee. The PAC educates grass roots political activists on the most effective ways to influence their elected officials, get a candidate elected, or to fight for a cause. It advocates for policies that protect your liberty, fight for limited government, and ensure prosperity. He has also served as a board member at Military Veterans Advocacy, Inc., a veteran's advocacy group fighting for veteran toxic exposure benefits, committed to preventing veteran suicides, and ensuring military families have equal access to benefits. He has served as a non-voting board member of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and Hispano Chamber of Commerce in his role as Commander of Kirtland AFB. As president of his local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, he led a team that created an annual scholarship fund for graduating high school students. Rob is a Life Member of the NRA, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Military Officers Association of America.He is also a member of the Louisiana Military Order of Foreign Wars and the Society of the Sons of the Revolution. Active in the community, Rob served as an elected member of the Republican Party Executive Committee representing St. Tammany Parish Council District 1 for two terms and served on the board of the only Republican Men's Club in Louisiana. He Currently serves on the Harrison County and Gulfport Mississippi GOP Executive committees.Rob graduated Cum Laude at the University of Tampa and holds master's degrees from Harvard University's Kennedy School, the Air Command and Staff College, and the US College of Naval Warfare.His military awards and combat decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and Air Medal.Rob is married to the former Candy Smith. They have five children, including three sons serving in the military (one former US Navy, one former US Army guardsman, one active US Air Force), and five grandchildren. 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On Today's Episode – Mark and Matt dive into the day's topics including how Gavin Newsome paid for his own statue in City Hall among other things. We hop right over to returning guest Retired Colonel Rob Maness (Bio Below). We continue the chat about how the Left is trying to normalize EVERYTHING, and use our tax dollars to do it. Tune in for all the fun @robmaness - X @colrobmaness https://www.robmaness.com/ Retired Colonel Rob Maness has a lifelong record of dedicated service to the nation. As a 17-year-old high school senior, he decided to enlist in the United States Air Force and serve in uniform as the country faced multiple crises around the world. Having worked his way up from the enlisted ranks to full colonel, he retired from active duty in 2011, ending his military service of more than 32 years. Following military retirement Rob returned to Louisiana to work as an executive in a Fortune 500 energy corporation. He is currently founder and the owner of Iron Liberty Group and resides in Gulfport, Mississippi. Rob has proven his competence at the local, state, and federal levels of government with his demonstrated leadership and effectiveness as a steward of our citizen's tax dollars. He has broad experience working at the Louisiana State Legislature, in the national budget process, national emergency response decision-making, law enforcement, successful community relations with governments at all levels, and working directly with citizens to meet today's challenges. He has provided direct, executive oversight to local schools in coordination with elected school boards, working to make them secure and more effective to meet the needs of America's military children. His leadership and combat experiences give him a unique perspective when considering how national action impacts our American families. During his military service, Colonel Maness led numerous combat operations, including as a bomber squadron commander in Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Colonel Maness served as an enlisted bomb disposal technician in three assignments countering terrorism before being commissioned and selected for flight training. As a Joint Chiefs of Staff operations officer he was on duty in the National Military Command Center located within the Pentagon during the September 11, 2001 attack. In the ensuing months, he directly assisted the United States national security team with creating, synchronizing, and executing the campaign plan for the global war on terrorism. Colonel Maness authored the first theater nuclear war plan and designed decision-making tools for the Presidential nuclear decision handbook strengthening U.S. extended strategic deterrence policy in European and Pacific regions. Colonel Maness served as the Vice Commander of America's largest Airborne Intelligence Wing conducting strategic and battlefield intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations against America's enemies. He went on to command Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM, the sixth largest U.S. Air Force Base encompassing 53,000 acres and 22,000 employees, housing our nation's most critical assets. After running for the U.S. Senate on this America First Platform, Rob founded GatorPAC and its Veterans Leadership Fund, a Federal political action committee. The PAC educates grass roots political activists on the most effective ways to influence their elected officials, get a candidate elected, or to fight for a cause. It advocates for policies that protect your liberty, fight for limited government, and ensure prosperity. He has also served as a board member at Military Veterans Advocacy, Inc., a veteran's advocacy group fighting for veteran toxic exposure benefits, committed to preventing veteran suicides, and ensuring military families have...
The Navy runs on ships and people. They need fuel, ammo, food and tons of other stuff. Now ships are on duty around the world, while some are on heightened alert because of the world situation. It all highlights the importance of supplies and the supply chain. For an update, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Vice Commander and Executive Director of the Naval Supply Systems Command, Kurt Wendelken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Navy runs on ships and people. They need fuel, ammo, food and tons of other stuff. Now ships are on duty around the world, while some are on heightened alert because of the world situation. It all highlights the importance of supplies and the supply chain. For an update, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Vice Commander and Executive Director of the Naval Supply Systems Command, Kurt Wendelken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mitchell Institute hosted its Third Annual Spacepower Security Forum on March 27, 2024—Washington DC's premiere gathering of spacepower leaders. The insightful discussions shed light on the key trends in national security space and what they portend for the defense community as a whole. The third panel comprised Brig Gen Devin R. Pepper, Deputy Commanding General, Operations, and Vice Commander, Space Operations Command; Dr. Kelly Hammett, Director & PEO, Space Rapid Capabilities Office; Robert “Otis” Winkler, Vice President, Corporate Development and National Security Programs, Kratos Defense; Mike Neylon, Director, Space Protection & Control, Raytheon; and Dr. John “Patsy” Klein, Senior Fellow and Strategist at Falcon Research, Inc., Adjunct Professor at George Washington University's Space Policy Institute, and Georgetown University's Strategic Studies Program. Moderated by Col Charles Galbreath, USSF (Ret.), Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence.
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George Farfour, the Associate Dean of the School of Strategic Force Studies at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), focuses on the educational initiatives undertaken by the Air Force to improve the nuclear knowledge of airmen. Colonel Farfour explains the role of AFIT and its various departments in providing continuing education for airmen in nuclear and nuclear command control and communication (NC3) fields. He discusses the courses offered by AFIT and the objectives of these courses, which include providing a deeper understanding of the political and strategic aspects of nuclear weapons and fostering appreciation for the interconnectedness of the nuclear enterprise. Colonel Farfour also highlights the Academic Partnerships for Nuclear Education (APNE) program, which allows airmen to pursue academic degrees and certificates related to nuclear studies.Before retiring after 37 years of uniformed service, he was most recently the Chief, Defense Nuclear Inspections Oversight Department, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, where he was responsible to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the oversight of US Air Force and Navy nuclear inspection teams on the health and warfighting capability of the Nation's nuclear triad. Colonel Farfour served as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Officer for most of his career, with extensive experience in nuclear war planning; national nuclear policy; conventional, nuclear, and space arms control policy, nuclear operations, nuclear weapon systems acquisition and sustainment and nuclear command, control and communications. He has also served in a variety of staff positions, including at U.S. Strategic Command, on the Air Staff at the Pentagon, and as Deputy Director of the Air Force Space Command Commander's Action Group. He served as the Chief, Nuclear Operations and Integration Division, Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters, United States Air Force. He also served as the Vice Commander, 90th Missile Wing, Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyo. and as the Vice Commander, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Kirtland AFB, NM.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org
This episode of Cyberology features DSU faculty Kanthi Narukonda and Jason Jenkins asking Major General David Gaedecke about his career and experience as the former Director of Cyberspace Operations at The Pentagon and former Vice Commander of Sixteenth Air Force (AF Cyber). He was the inaugural speaker for The Beacom Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series.The questions for this podcast were developed and curated by DSU student Gwen Vongkasemsiri. Major General David Gaedecke bio: Maj. Gen. David M. Gaedecke is the Vice Commander, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Sixteenth Air Force ensures the readiness of more than 44,000 personnel conducting worldwide operations by delivering electromagnetic warfare capabilities, multisource intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products, applications, capabilities and resources. In addition, they build, extend, operate, secure and defend the Air Force portion of the Department of Defense global network. The command also serves as the Service Cryptologic Component, responsible to the Director, National Security Agency, and Chief, Central Security Service, as the Air Force's sole authority for matters involving the conduct of cryptologic activities. Sixteenth Air Force leads Air Force global information warfare activities with nine wings, a technical center and operations center. Maj. Gen. Gaedecke earned his commission from Officer Training School. He has operational experience in the Control & Reporting Center, U.S. and NATO Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS), Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft and U.S. Air Forces Central Command's Combined Air Operations Center. He has commanded a flying squadron and wing, as well as served on the Air Combat Command and Headquarters Air Force staff. Prior to his current assignment, Maj. Gen. Gaedecke was the Air Force's first Director, Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Gaedecke has more than 2,000 flying hours including more than 500 combat hours and 170 combat support hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on #vsotalkradio we talked with Troy Henke, Veterans of Foreign Wars Massachusetts, State Jr Vice Commander about his military service, his service in the VFW and his current chairmanship of the #VFWMA Special Project: Medic Now Foundation Inc.. If you missed the show, you can listen to us on ITunes Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcasts or on our website www.ludlowveterans.us
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Col. Brian Lepine of the Vermont Air National Guard. Colonel Lepine is the Vice Commander, 158th Fighter Wing, as the Vice Commander, he oversees the Fighter Wing Staff, Manpower and Budget Programs for the Wing and assigned organizations within. Then, Brad talks with MSG Courtney Weisert of the Vermont Army National Guard about recruiting and career opportunities.
Leadership is a big deal in business. It's actually a business all its own: Companies big and small operate executive training programs and the world's most successful entrepreneurs write best-selling books about how they got to the top and what it means to be a real leader in business. But what about being a leader in your community? That takes a different kind of training. Enter the Leadership Institute of Acadiana, and its Executive Director Katrena King. LIA operates several programs designed to connect professionals to Lafayette and Acadiana and, more importantly, how they can get involved. The flagship program, is approaching 40 years of cultivating new leaders. And the program has a reputation as a springboard for public service, not just in elected office but in community organizations. Katrena herself is a cautionary tale. She graduated in leadership class 34 and threw her hat in the ring to run it. In 2021, she got the job as Executive Director. A a lawyer by training, Katrena previously worked in planning for local and regional government agencies. She's also pursuing ordination as a deacon. The U.S. Military might be the nation's oldest leadership program. And for veterans, the American Legion is a way to keep their service going. Stephanie Hanks is the first woman commander of American Legion Post #69, a job she's piled onto her busy workload as a realtor and a legal assistant. Stephanie joined the service a little later than most, enlisting in the Navy at 26 and serving in a cryptology unit. After leaving the Navy she joined Post 69 but didn't get too involved until she was pressed for duty as a junior Vice Commander. And in 2019, she became Commander. The post has been busy under her leadership. Its 145 members help with disaster relief and volunteer for community projects. Times have changed and so have the needs of today's veterans, Stephanie says. And there are a lot of vets in Acadiana, around 31,000. Stephanie is originally from Virginia and is now one of Acadiana's 3,000 women veterans. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. Photos by Dylan Babineaux.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda. The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis. Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. www.jc.media662-837-1023theshark1023@gmail.combetheone.orglegion.orgAmerican Legion AuxiliaryCommander Patricia Harris
Lt Col Derek Williams is the Commander of the 803d Operations Support Squadron. He received his commission through the ROTC program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2005. Following completion of Combat System Officer and B-52 Initial Qualification Training as a Distinguished Graduate, He began his career as a B-52 Navigator with the 23d Bomb Squadron at Minot AFB, North Dakota. During his time at Minot, he upgraded to Radar Navigator, Instructor and Evaluator along with deploying twice in support of the Pacific Continuous Bomber Presencemission. In 2011, he transitioned to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, to attend the United States Air Force Weapons School. Upon graduation, Lieutenant Colonel Williams served as the Flight Commander for the Conventional and Nuclear Operations and Plans Flights in the 2d Operations Support Squadron. Later, he served as the Chief of Bomber Operations and Programs at Headquarter Air Force Global Strike Command where he advised both the Commander and Vice Commander on nuclear force improvement issues and programs with Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force visibility. He also authored the curriculum and founded the School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies. Lieutenant Colonel Williams is a graduated Air Force Fellow from Sandia National Laboratories, where he completed their Weapon Intern Program, studying the historical development of nuclear weapons technologies to inform current and future stockpile activities, deterrence strategies, and the growing body of work on United States nuclear policy. After completing his time as an Air Force Fellow, he served as the Deputy Branch Chief for International Treaties and Agreements, as a Speechwriter to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, and as the Branch Chief for Stockpile Science and Technology on the Air Staff.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCast Email comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcast Rate the show
In the words of General Curtis LeMay, the fifth Chief of Staff of the Air Force, “at the very heart of warfare lies doctrine.” In this episode, Major Laura Quaco and Major Victoria Smith sit down with Colonel Richard Major and Lieutenant Colonel Derek Rowe to discuss doctrine. Col Major and Lt Col Rowe are the Vice Commander and Staff Judge Advocate, respectively, at the LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. During the interview, they discuss the background and importance of doctrine, its development, and provide resources for learning more about doctrine. They also discuss legal doctrine, specifically, and the role of judge advocates in an operational environment. For resources discussed in the episode, visit https://www.doctrine.af.mil/. To contact the doctrine team at the LeMay Center, you may email their organizational box at usairforcedoctrine@us.af.mil. Interested in learning more about the Air Force JAG Corps? Have questions about our programs or the application process? Please contact us at 1-800-JAG-USAF or airforcejagrecruiting@gmail.com. And don't forget to check out our website at airforce.com/jag.
We continue the story of Richard Stachurski from the previous episode.In 1971 Richard left NASA and was assigned to the Drone/Remotely Piloted Vehicle Systems Program Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. From 1975-1978 Richard did a tour of duty with the Air Staff at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and between 1978-1981: he was Deputy Program Manager, Ground Launched Cruise Missile Program (GLCM) System Program Office-engaged in the adaptation of the Navy's SLCM for use by the Air Force. In 1981 he was assigned to the staff at USAFE Headquarters (Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany) responsible for the deployment of the GLCM to five European countries (England, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy). Richard was then promoted in 1984 to Vice Commander, Commander, 487th Tactical Missile Wing, Comiso Air Station, Sicily where he was responsible for the missile wing's operational readiness, and his troops' welfare.Cold War history is disappearing; however, a simple monthly donation will keep this podcast on the air. You'll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Episode notes and videos here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode261Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the showSupport the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter here https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations
In this episode I interview Brian Mohlman, the 1st Vice Commander of the American Legion Post #257 in Battle Creek on the history of the American Legion in Michigan. He explains the early formation of the American Legion following the Great War (World War 1) and the changes made after WWII. Today the American Legion has posts all over the country, as well as internationally. They serve the local communities in a variety of ways, with a special focus on helping veterans. Join me for this fascinating interview. For more information on the American Legion, visit: https://www.legion.org For information on American Legion Post #257, visit: http://www.legionpost257.org For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://www.michaeldelaware.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-delaware/support
Our guest today is Colonel (Ret) Jon "Press" Wheeler, a highly qualified fighter pilot and senior leader who flew with the United States Air Force (USAF).Colonel Wheeler received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996, and attended undergraduate pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma.Colonel Wheeler flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon for most of his career. He served with fighter squadrons that were stationed in the United States, and in South Korea, and he flew combat missions in the Middle East.Colonel Wheeler was one of the first cadre of pilots to develop and train to use the F-16 in support of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions. Those "Sandy" missions are typically done with the support of the A-10 Warthog (which we focused on in Episodes 9 and 10).Colonel Wheeler was one of the elite few who were selected to be part of the initial instructor pilot cadre for the F-35 Lightning II fighter in the USAF.His most senior assignments were as Vice Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base in the Republic of Korea; and as Wing Commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, which is a tenant at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, and is home to the first F-35 training wing under the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), which focuses its efforts on training the next generation of Airmen to prepare them for their future in the Combat Air Forces.Throughout his career, Colonel Wheeler has had a penchant for training, so our discussion focuses on his experiences and his approach to training new fighter pilots, and his approach to leadership.We hope you enjoy this episode.Go Bold!
Welcome to this episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast, and it's a great one! This is the second of six episodes on the Battle of Roberts Ridge in Operation Anaconda. Colonel Scott "Soup" Campbell has the distinction of being awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses in four days during the Battle of Roberts Ridge and Operation Anaconda "for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight" in the Air Force A-10 Warthog. Graduating from the Air Force Weapons School A-10 division while at Pope AFB, Soup Campbell and his wingman K-Nine left Al Jaber Air Base Kuwait on 4 March 2002 after the Battle of Roberts Ridge had started. Over the next four days, Soup and a band of Hawg drivers and support folks provided Forward Air Control and Close Air Support to Operation Anaconda Navy SEALS and 10th Mountain troops from an austere base in Pakistan. This episode is his incredible story of heroism in the air and on the ground when things went very bad in the Shaia-i-Kot Valley of Afghanistan. All of you should read his three DFC citations, found on the Distinguished Flying Cross Society webpage. The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported through the custom aviation art of Wall Pilot. These extremely detailed aircraft profile illustrations are printed on vinyl and peeled off and can be stuck to the walls of your home, office, or hangar. Ready-to-print images of aircraft from WW II P-51 and ME-109, Cold War B-58 Hustler and SR-71 spy plane, and Global War on Terrorism F-15Es and F-16s are available in four. six, and eight-foot-long prints. Wall Pilot can create custom profiles of any airplane or helicopter, all we need is the type of aircraft, tail number, and weapons load. Examples of hangers adorned with eight-foot graphics can be seen on the website. We can print up to thirty feet long! A print of an A-10 Warthog is available from the Wall Pilot website. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode. Please subscribe and share previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast with your family and friends found on the markhasara.com website. Next week in episode three of Operation Anaconda and Roberts Ridge, the Vice Commander of Air Mobility Command's Tanker Airlift Control Center at Scott AFB near St Louis tells us his lessons learned moving cargo and fresh MH-47 Special Ops helicopters to Afghanistan, and moving service members remains and wounded patients out of Afghanistan.
Welcome to this episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast, and it's a great one! This is the second of six episodes on Operation Anaconda and the Battle of Roberts Ridge. Colonel Scott "Soup" Campbell has the distinction of being awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses in four days during the Battle of Roberts Ridge and Operation Anaconda "for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight" in the Air Force A-10 Warthog. Graduating from the Air Force Weapons School A-10 division in December 2001, Soup Campbell and his wingman K-Nine left Al Jaber Air Base Kuwait on 4 March 2002 after the Battle of Roberts Ridge had started. Over the next four days, Soup and a band of Hawg drivers and support folks provided Forward Air Control and Close Air Support to Operation Anaconda from an austere base in Pakistan. This episode is his incredible story of heroism in the air and on the ground when things went very bad in the Shaia-i-Kot Valley of Afghanistan. All of you should read his three DFC citations, found on the Distinguished Flying Cross Society The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported through the custom aviation art from Wall Pilot. These extremely detailed aircraft profile illustrations are printed on vinyl and peeled off and can be stuck to the walls of your home, office, or hangar. Ready-to-print images of aircraft from WW II P-51 and ME-109, Cold War B-58 Hustler and SR-71 spy plane, and Global War on Terrorism F-15Es and F-16s are available in four. six, and eight-foot-long prints. A print of an A-10 Warthog is available from the Wall Pilot website. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode. Please subscribe and share previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast with your family and friends found on the markhasara.com website. Next week in episode three of Operation Anaconda and Roberts Ridge, the Vice Commander of Air Mobility Command's Tanker Airlift Control Center at Scott AFB near St Louis tells us his lessons learned moving cargo and fresh MH-47 Special Ops helicopters to Afghanistan, and moving service members remains and wounded patients out of Afghanistan.
David interviews the people behind the stories. The owner of Nothing Fancy Comedy Club in Toronto, Alberto Richards talks about the comedy venue and what it was like opening a new spot during COVID. Live long and prosper! Admiral David Nottage of the USS Golden Gate and Vice-Admiral Ryan Case of the USS Haise join us to reflect on Starfleet International. They're campaigning for Commander and Vice-Commander of the Star Trek fan organization. World and Olympic Hockey Champion for Canada Sarah Nurse tells us about The Princess Margaret Road Hockey To Conquer Cancer Tournament coming back for October 1. Then, producer Ben Harrison joins us to play a little hockey trivia. Spoiler: Ben and David don't score many goals.
Welcome to this episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast, and it's a great one! This is the second of six episodes on Operation Anaconda and the Battle of Roberts Ridge. Colonel Scott "Soup" Campbell has the distinction of being awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses in four days during the Battle of Roberts Ridge and Operation Anaconda "for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight" in the Air Force A-10 Warthog. Graduating from the Air Force Weapons School A-10 division while at Pope AFB, Soup Campbell and his wingman K-Nine left Al Jaber Air Base Kuwait on 4 March 2002 after the Battle of Roberts Ridge had started. Over the next four days, Soup and a band of Hawg drivers and support folks provided Forward Air Control and Close Air Support to Operation Anaconda from an austere base in Pakistan. This episode is his incredible story of heroism in the air and on the ground when things went very bad in the Shaia-i-Kot Valley of Afghanistan. All of you should read his three DFC citations, found on the Distinguished Flying Cross Society The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported through the custom aviation art from Wall Pilot. These extremely detailed aircraft profile illustrations are printed on vinyl and peeled off and can be stuck to the walls of your home, office, or hangar. Ready-to-print images of aircraft from WW II P-51 and ME-109, Cold War B-58 Hustler and SR-71 spy plane, and Global War on Terrorism F-15Es and F-16s are available in four. six, and eight-foot-long prints. A print of an A-10 Warthog is available from the Wall Pilot website. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode. Please subscribe and share previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast with your family and friends found on the markhasara.com website. Next week in episode three of Operation Anaconda and Roberts Ridge, the Vice Commander of Air Mobility Command's Tanker Airlift Control Center at Scott AFB near St Louis tells us his lessons learned moving cargo and fresh MH-47 Special Ops helicopters to Afghanistan, and moving service members remains and wounded patients out of Afghanistan.
Since the start of the global war on terror in 2001, U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) have been laser-focused on counterterrorism. But as the Department of Defense shifts its priorities to great-power competition Special Operations Command (SOCOM), is adapting to fit this new mission. In this episode of CNA Talks, experts on Special Operations Forces sit down to discuss the Special Operations Command's Vision and Strategy document. Biographies Jonathan Schroden is the Director of CNA's Special Ops Research Program. He recently directed a congressionally mandated assessment of special operations force structure. Thomas Trask is a Senior Fellow in CNA's Countering Threats and Challenges Program and a former Vice Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command. Alexander Powell is a Research Scientist with CNA's Countering Threats and Challenges Program. He is an expert on terrorist group tactics, counterterrorism, and special operations forces
Colonel Patrick O'Sullivan is the sitting Vice Commander of Air Force ROTC. Col O'Sullivan provided valuable insight into headquarter level thinking of the AFROTC enterprise and broke down leadership challenges that he has faced through his career. Cadets Jordan Oliver and Lanagston Kelly were our guest hosts who provided well thought-out questions and commentary for this episode.
Skynet. Cyborgs... When you think of advanced technology in military applications, odds are Hollywood has you convinced it is to our species' peril. Never mind entertainment, what is artificial intelligence, really, and how might it be adapted in military aviation?On this episode, U.S. Air Force Colonel Randel Gordon, Vice Commander of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California joins guest cohost Ken Katz to describe how AI is shaping the way the military trains, fights, works logistics and repairs, and a host of other activities where big data can bring about efficiencies and improved capabilities.During the listener question portion we learn the distinction between the Navy Fighter Weapons School (aka TOPGUN) and other Navy and Marine Corps adversary squadrons. Check out Ken's book, The Supersonic BONE: A Development and Operational History of the B-1 Bomber. Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell. Opening audio clip from Terminator 2: Judgement Day directed by James Cameron (1991, Paramount).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Community support of our military is the focus of this episode. American Warrior Radio is “deployed” at the ColoGaurd PGA Classic. The PGA is very supportive of our military. We spend the first half of the show with Jay Bickley, Vice President of the Davis-Monthan 50, and all volunteer group of over 100 community leaders that advocates for Davis-Monthan Air Force base and their airmen. Jay also spent 27 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as Vice Commander of the 12th Air Force. Jay and I discuss the various components of the DM-50 mission. We agree that any community with even a small military presence should establish an organized support group if they don't currently have one. Jay emphasizes that these sorts of relationships can prove very enlightening for civilians in addition to being beneficial for the military families they support. He is happy to provide advice and mentoring to any community thinking of creating or reviving a support organization. We spend the second half of the show with two sailors from the USS Tucson submarine. LTJG Anthony Schlitt and FT2 Jose Lopez. They were part of a four sailor contingent from the USS Tucson making a “namesake city” visit to Tucson, Arizona. The USS Tucson is a Los Angeles Class submarine based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Both sailors were making their first namesake visit. Both emphasize they were surprised and impressed with the level of community support that civilian members of their namesake city provide for the crew and their families. LTJG Schlitt comments that he had heard this namesake relationship was one of the best in the Navy and this visit confirmed that belief. FT2 Lopez says it is very important to know that there are people outside of the military who are so supportive and it definitely raises morale. TAKEAWAY: “If we don't have a good namesake relationship on my next boat, I would 100 percent push for establishing one.”
My interview with a candidate for Junior Vice Commander Bill Roland from VFW 402 Coraopolis, PA. Currently PA VFW Surgeon. Joined the VFW went through the chairs. Served as District 29 commander for 2 years. Bill served 26 years total service Navy and Army. Kosovo Qualification. As District commander created a position for Public Relations. Getting notifications in the newspaper.In favor of merging posts instead of closing posts.Motivation to run- Making things better. Growing the interest. Getting the word out.Programs of interest- Public Relations/ Social Media. Membership. Stronger posts. OTI training.Magic Wand- Communication. We do not communicate well or at all.Still looking for co-hosts reach out to me directly at walt.hartnett4@gmail.com
This is an interview I did with Barbara from VFW Post 6954 Littlestown, PA. We discuss her candidacy for Junior Vice and her vision for the future of the Pennsylvania VFW. Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Veteran1st Female Commander of her post Reason for running. We need to get younger, get more female-friendly, and because she feels she can add to the position.Understands the VA struggle because she dealt with it herselfSalute the Vietnam Veterans and their tremendous contributions Shoutout Ruth Fairchild 1st PA VFW commanderCommand Platform focus- Healthcare, Legislative, MembershipMagic Wand wish- VFW as family-friendly as possible. Get rid of the stigmas.
Ep 278 | Aired 1/7/2022 Colonel Angela Ochoa is the Commander, 19th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As the installation commander, Col. Ochoa leads the "Home of Herk Nation." She works in concert with the 314th Airlift Wing (AETC), 189th Airlift Wing (ANG), 913th Airlift Wing (AFRC), and 29th Weapons Squadron (ACC) in all aspects of C-130 training. Additionally, Col. Ochoa is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the personnel who operate, maintain, and sustain more than 62 C-130 aircraft. The wing provides combat-ready forces to meet combatant commanders' requirements globally. She ensures support for combat, contingency, and humanitarian requirements around the world while providing for the health and welfare of more than 10,000 personnel and families at Little Rock AFB. Col. Ochoa was commissioned in 2001 from the Air Force Academy. Throughout her career, Col. Ochoa has flown in Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Resolute Support, Freedom's Sentinel, and Volant Shogun. She served as a Joint Strategic Planner, Joint Exercises and Training Division, Directorate for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Col. Ochoa served as an Air Force Fellow in the McConn Public Policy Internship at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. She also served as the advisor to the Commander, Air Mobility Command, for senior leader management within the command. Prior to this assignment, she served as the Vice Commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where she led more than 3,100 personnel who provided aeromedical evacuation for patients, and operational support airlift for high priority passengers and cargo with a fleet of 14 C-21 aircraft.
In recognition of Veterans Day, join host Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests with the Disabled Veterans (DAV) in Santa Maria, Joseph Skoda, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Commander, Chapter 82, Joseph Moseley, Department California, Sr. Vice Commander, and Robert Graves, Department California, Director of Operations. They will discuss how the DAV ensures that veterans have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible. You are invited to listen and learn, between 1-2 pm.
Military veterans Kevin Davey and Dean Peterson who are the Commander and Vice Commander for Tehachapi American Legion Post 221 talk to us about the 2021 Veterans Day celebration at Central Park. Kevin a U.S. Army veteran and Dean a U.S. Air Force veteran share the details on what to expect and why its important for the entire community to join in the event. There will be activities, displays, music, food and it will begin flag ceremonies and national anthem. Tehachapi should make plans to come out and meet and celebrate our veterans on Thursday November 11 at 11 AM. The celebration runs throughout the day, bring the kids and let them challenge themselves in the obstacle course and take photos in military vehicles. They will also be accepting non perishable food items to be donated to the Salvation Army for Thanksgiving. More details at www.Post221.org or on their Facebook page @TehachapiPost221. Send your thoughts and questions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.
USAFA - Spirit of 76 - Legacy Project - REPORT! Interviews with the Long Blue Line.
This episode is with with Steve Frye, Retired USAF Colonel but, most importantly, husband of Jennifer. Steve fills in the mystery of why Rich Polemy left the squadron after only a couple of months (they were doolies together). After UPT and initial IP assignment he selected the life of a C-141 pilot. Across his long career on active duty Steve covered roles as Air University Prof, Vice Commander of AF training and was groomed for higher levels of command. A family situation triggered his retirement from active duty but Steve has continued to serve as a director in Government Service through this recording in 2021.
Col. Mark Richey, Vice Commander, Fourth Air Force and CMSgt Cynthia Villa, Fourth Air Force, Command Chief, discuss senior leader development for both officer and enlisted of 4 AF.
In the latest episode of Tactical Edge, Col Mark Richey, Vice Commander 4 AF, and CMSgt Cynthia Villa, 4 AF Command Chief, discuss "Finding Your Why" in 4 AF.
In the second episode of our new Women in the Military series, host Beverly Kirk is joined by retired Air Force General Lori Robinson, former Commander USNORTHCOM and NORAD, and Major General DeAnna Burt, Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command, U.S. Space Command and Vice Commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force. The group discussed the evolution of air and space operations and the warfighting domain.
In the second episode of our new Women in the Military series, host Beverly Kirk is joined by retired Air Force General Lori Robinson, former Commander USNORTHCOM and NORAD, and Major General DeAnna Burt, Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command, U.S. Space Command and Vice Commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force. The group discussed the evolution of air and space operations and the warfighting domain.
ant is a present reminder that this pandemic is not quite over. Nevertheless, we must press on with life and continue to get after business even if we've got to make adjustments in the way we do things. The VFW's 2021 National Convention is proof that our organization can and will make things happen. During this episode of the #StillServing podcast, Host Rob Couture speaks with the three leaders guiding the VFW through this time of transition. First, he speaks to the Adjutant General of the VFW, Kevin Jones, to learn about the tough decisions and hard work that brought about this year's business-only convention. Then the VFW's outgoing Commander-In-Chief Hal Roesch looks back at this year in the chair, and finally he introduces us to the VFW's incoming Commander-In-Chief, Fritz Mihelcic to understand his priorities and vision for this next year. Kevin Jones, VFW Adjutant General — Kevin shares his Air Force service story. [2:47] Looking back at the 2020s VFW virtual convention and ahead to the 2021s business-only convention. [5:55] Kevin gives an audible tour of the logistics and safety protocols of the VFW convention. [14:33] The VFW gave everything they had during the difficult time during COVID. [19:53] Hal Roesch, Outgoing Commander-in-Chief, VFW — In the Air Force, Hal was part of the most successful US military campaign, Desert Shield/Desert Storm. [24:05] How Hal became a member of the VFW during his active-duty service. [29:24] The fellowship and benefit of a VFW membership at the Post level. [33:35] A pandemic, the end of a war, and racial strife, how Hal led the VFW during the difficult days. [39:58] What veterans and community members need to keep in mind during the political process. [45:42] Hal speaks his final comments for the VFW organization. [54:49] Fritz Mihelcic, VFW Commander-In-Chief— Born in Germany, Fritz started his service story in the National Guard because he is proud to serve this country. [1:00:31] The future of the VFW is to make the world a better place for all military generations. [1:05:47] Fritz traveled physically and virtually to perform as much member outreach as possible as Vice Commander during 2020. [1:12:24] How to leverage social media to tell the VFW story. [1:16:05] To break the cycle of PTSD, a service dog named Mama is Fritz's partner. [1:25:31] The time is now to focus on veterans' service and legislation. [1:32:44] For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story VFW Action Corps
During his military service, Colonel Maness led numerous combat operations, including as a bomber squadron commander in Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Colonel Maness served as an enlisted bomb disposal technician in three assignments countering terrorism before being commissioned and selected for flight training. As a Joint Chiefs of Staff operations officer he was on duty in the National Military Command Center located within the Pentagon during the September 11, 2001 attack. In the ensuing months, he directly assisted the United States national security team with creating, synchronizing, and executing the campaign plan for the global war on terrorism. Colonel Maness authored the first theater nuclear war plan and designed decision-making tools for the Presidential nuclear decision handbook strengthening U.S. extended strategic deterrence policy in European and Pacific regions. Colonel Maness served as the Vice Commander of America's largest Airborne Intelligence Wing conducting strategic and battlefield intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations against America's enemies. He went on to command Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM, the sixth largest U.S. Air Force Base encompassing 53,000 acres and 22,000 employees, housing our nation's most critical assets. After running for the U.S. Senate, Rob founded GatorPAC, a Federal political action committee. The PAC educates grass roots political activists on the most effective ways to influence their elected officials, get a candidate elected, or to fight for a cause. It advocates for policies that protect your liberty, fight for limited government, and ensure prosperity. He is also a founding board member at the Military Advocacy Project of Louisiana, Inc., a veteran's advocacy group committed to preventing veteran suicides and ensuring military families have equal access to benefits. He has served as a non-voting board member of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and Hispano Chamber of Commerce in his role as Commander of Kirtland AFB. As president of his local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, he led a team that created an annual scholarship fund for graduating high school students. Rob is a Life Member of the NRA, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Military Officers Association of America. He is also a member of the Louisiana Military Order of Foreign Wars and the Society of the Sons of the Revolution. Active in the community, Rob served as an elected member of the Republican Party Executive Committee representing St. Tammany Parish Council District 1 for two terms and served on the board of the only Republican Men's Club in Louisiana. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oneamerican/support
The Mitchell Institute invites you to join our virtual Nuclear Deterrence Forum event with Maj Gen (ret.) Michael E. Fortney, former Vice Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and former Director of Operations and Nuclear Support at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Maj Gen (ret.) Fortney shares his insights into how the GBSD and B-21 programs will enhance our nuclear deterrence capabilities, as well as how the principles of deterrence have not fundamentally changed, despite a rapidly changing global nuclear landscape. Peter Huessy, Director for Strategic Deterrent Studies at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, moderates the discussion and facilitates audience Q&A.
Listen, Learn and Lead- these are the principles that every Airman should embrace.N.Y. State Command Chief, CMSgt Denny Richardson interviews Col. Rob Donaldson, Vice Commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard.During this interview, Col. Donaldson gives details of his upbringing, his time as an enlisted Airman, and his thoughts and reasons why Airmen need to feel empowered to share their ideas and innovations.
Episode 10 – Hanging out with Unexploded Ordnance, Saddam's Bunkers and Me: Experiences of a Fighter Pilot Episode Summary: Mitchell Institute's Aerospace Advantage takes you to the flight line and beyond in Episode 10 Hanging out with Unexploded Ordnance, Saddam's Bunkers and Me: Experiences of a Fighter Pilot. When we think about military pilots, we almost always envision them in the cockpit. However, whether helping establish requirements for new aircraft, designing fresh operational concepts, or developing attack plans, the Air Force needs folks who are first-hand operational experts. Thus, pilots find themselves rotating through the Pentagon and other associated functions in-between their flying assignments. This podcast explores one such experience through the eyes of Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker, currently serving as the Vice Commander of 12th Air Force. A fighter pilot by trade and having just finished a tour as a Weapons School Instructor, General Baker found himself helping to build the Operation Iraqi Freedom air campaign. Subsequently, he was deployed to Iraq and executed after-action inspections at his recently targeted sites. Tune in to hear his stories and how he found himself hanging from the ceiling of one of Saddam Hussein's palaces next to an unexploded bomb! Full Topic Guide In Episode 10 of the Aerospace Advantage host John “Slick” Baum dives into the story of Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker, a fighter pilot who helped build the Operation Iraqi Freedom air campaign, and put boots on the ground to conduct after-action reports on his targeted sites. This episode is about his story, and his experience from the planning center to Saddam's palace. In late 2002, the U.S. military prepared to take offensive measure against Iraq. As part of war campaign, Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker, found himself as point man in bringing the JDAM GPD guided munition capability onto F-16s. With his background in weapons systems, he was the one of the critical people targeting Iraqi centers of gravity and assessing the damage of the new weapons systems. Bluto led the effort in ensuring that the new bombs were executing their missions successfully, and this was not always safe. It meant strapping on a rappelling rope and diving into blown out bunkers, sometimes to find unexploded ordinance waiting at the bottom of the rope! The Aerospace Advantage is not just about concepts and technology, it is about hearing from the men that put these ideas into practice. New weapons systems are great, but we need to get them into the hands of operators for practice and to ensure that they are achieving the desired effect. Much like Bluto's missions in Iraq, whether planning in D.C. or conducting field missions, even doing both, our airmen are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Join Slick in future episodes as we hear the stories of airmen and the incredible missions that they undertake to push our Aerospace Advantage. Time Marks: 2:08 – Baum lays down the historic framework of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Northern and Southern no-fly zones in Iraq 3:31 – Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker joins the show to describe both what hard and deeply buried targets are, and how they are critical to the modern war effort 10:10 – Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker describes the role of different agencies in targeting hard and buried targets 14:55 – Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker tells his experiences collecting Battle Damage Assessments, or BDAs 21:45 – Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker explains the “Project 2000” target in Iraq 29:51 – Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker offers his lessons learned from his experiences for our future military leaders Links: The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies website: https://www.mitchelleaerospacepower.org The Mitchell Institute Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace The Mitchell Institute LinkedIn Page: https://linkedin.com/company/mitchellaerospacepower The Mitchell Institute Twitter: @MitchellStudies The Mitchell Institute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themitchellinstituteforaero/ @themitchellinstituteforaero Credits: Host: Lt Col John “Slick” Baum, USAF, ret. Producer: Daniel C. Rice Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Brig Gen Craig “Bluto” Baker, USAF
In our inaugural episode, we host Pierre Powell, the President of PAMCO Investments Corp and Leadership Consultant. Pierre shares two stories from the time when he was in the Air Force, when he struggled to empathize with two of his co-workers. Guest Bio: Colonel John “Pierre” Powell, retired Air Force, is the President of a multi-specialty asset management corporation with concentration in wealth management. With a passion and history of leadership, Pierre started extensively coaching, consulting, and training around leadership and high performance in 2015. His personal work has grown from his thesis regarding “crisis” leadership while a National Security Fellow at the JFK School of Management, Harvard. Pierre has been able to test and experiment with the crisis model while leading 4,500 troops in 28 locations in Afghanistan and, more recently, as the deputy director of Higher Education in Colorado. Regarding formal education, Pierre has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, two additional Masters Degrees in leadership and management, and a Bachelor's of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Pierre is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Fighter Pilot. While in the Air Force, he retired as the Vice-Commander of Air Forces in Afghanistan and the Logistics Commander of an F-15 fighter wing. He has been an executive advisor and aide to the Secretary of the Air Force; responsible for the Secretary's reports to the President and Congress. Pierre has had other staff duties, including balancing a $180 billion budget submission to Congress and directing a $9B Foreign Military Sales program to Royal Saudi Air Force. He has led multiple aircraft accident boards and acted as on-scene commander for various crises. Pierre has 2,200 hours of F-15, AT-38, and RF-4C flight time and seven combat tours in the Middle East and Asia, having received the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, multiple Air Medals, and the Bronze Star. Pierre can be reached at: https://pierrepowell.com/ Music License: Where The Light Goes: License #67783979559 In Peace And Harmony: License #67783979559 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realizempathy/support
Retired Rear Admiral Tom Kearney speaks about his career path from Seaman Recruit to Vice Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the role of submarines in the Navy, his experience setting a submarine record, handling an emergency at sea, and leadership – both externally and internally of a group.“Rear Adm. Thomas Kearney grew up in Dover, New Jersey, and enlisted in the Navy in 1978. He was commissioned via the Villanova University Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in political science (international relations) from Villanova University and is certified as a level III program manager from the Defense Acquisition University.Prior to command, his sea tours included assignments as a division officer and Navigation Department head aboard USS New York City (SSN 696); engineer officer aboard USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN 655 Gold), and executive officer aboard USS Helena (SSN 725), where he conducted deployments and patrols to both the North Atlantic and Western Pacific.Ashore he served as an NROTC instructor at Villanova University, executive officer/engineer officer of the Moored Training Ship (MTS) 635; squadron engineer, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 7; and as first commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit USS Virginia (SSN 774).Kearney commanded the USS Alexandria (SSN 757) from June 2003 to December 2005. During this period, his ship was awarded the Battle E for operational excellence; was runner up for the prestigious Battenberg Cup Award for top ship in the Atlantic Fleet; and received the Navy Unit Commendation for operations conducted during the first around the world deployment via the Arctic by a U.S. submarine.Following command, Kearney entered the acquisition professional community in 2006 and served as the deputy director of the Navy’s Test and Evaluation Policy Office, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) N912. He then served as the Foreign Military Sales Program manager in the Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404) and as deputy program manager in the Submarine Acoustic Systems Program Office (PMS 401).Kearney served as the program manager for Undersea Weapons and Targets from October 2009 to October 2012. During this period his program was awarded a Secretary of the Navy Excellence in Acquisition Award and he was the recipient of the 2011 Naval Submarine League’s Vice Admiral J. Guy Reynolds Award for Excellence in Submarine Acquisition. He served as vice commander, Naval Sea Systems Command from June 2013 to April 2014 when he established the Acquisition, Commonality and Expeditionary Warfare Directorate (SEA 06) as a new directorate within NAVSEA.His awards include the Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), and various other personal, campaign and unit awards” (United States Navy).Bob Feller Act of Valor Award FoundationHosts: Nathaniel Cameron and Galen OdellSupport the show (https://customcoinholders.com/product/walk-of-heroes/)
Gen. Richard "Beef" Haddad, retired as Vice Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss his support for Joe Biden & the 2020 election.
Defense One Tech Editor Patrick Tucker recently spoke with America’s Vice Commander of Space Operations, Lt. General David Thompson. It was the fourth installment in our ongoing State of Defense event series where we’re looking at the future of each military service. Underwritten by Long Term Care Partners.
This week we had a chance to sit down with our new vice commander Col. C.B. Cain for a discussion on his Air Force background and on his leadership philosophy and style. For you history buffs, during our discussion we learned that he flew a C-17 into Wright-Patt and turned it over for display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, so go check it out. If you haven't already done so then please consider subscribing to this series and don't forget to follow and like us on our social media platforms. If you have an idea for a future episode on a topic that would interest the Life Cycle Management Center family shoot us an email at aflcmc.pa.mediateam@us.af.mil. For more information on all things related to AFLCMC visit our website at: https://www.aflcmc.af.mil. Follow and like us on our social media channels for the latest information and news from programs across the center. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/aflcmcofficial Twitter: @AFLCMCofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFLCMCofficial Instagram: @aflcmcofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpbkmBDlq05aBqPYvcze3A History Office Twitter: @airpowercradle
In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Col. Silas Darden, the 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, August 8, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)
Podcast of the 90th Missile Wing and F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. In this edition, we interview the 90th Missile Wing's new Vice Commander, Col. Deane Konowicz.
I got the chance to interview Chris Chambers recently. I saw him on a video Mike Robinson posted during the 100, 000, 000 million mg CBD giveaway and was impressed with his story. In our first conversation, (of which it took 3 to get this audio! :)), Chris mentioned being a Quaker. I immediately felt a connection as my own father was immersed in this philosophy/denomination towards the end of his life and the tenets of kindness and value in every human being despite any external circumstances were a huge part of his mantra. The same can be said for Chris, which you will hear echoed throughout this episode. Chris Chambers is a generous, humble, living piece of art! He gave us details on his life since his early childhood, through his experiences in the army, and through many rough patches that he’s been through. He truly has shocking experiences, and now he is happy to be breathing and being able to do good to this world. A truly humble human being that can be considered a living miracle. He has an extensive resume which includes Sr. Chief Operations Director at VAONC, business owner at Aqua Business Development, Sr. Vice Commander at LifeCall MediAlert Inc., former Superior & Federal Court Officer at County Legal Services of Santa Clara County, former President/CEO at Top Priority Solutions, founder of The Water Chamber, and studied Computer Science and Technology. Here’s a blog about Chris Chambers written by Mike Robinson: Purple Heart Recipient Chris Chambers Talks Cannabis and Veterans- Wounded Physically In A Brutal War & Fighting A System That Refuses To Properly Help P.T.S.D., Cannabis Is His Medicine To Set His Mind At Ease: Early family History and Civil Air Patrol at Age 14 [0:33] Army [2:41] Unwelcomed Back [4:45] Unwelcomed Home [5:54] Remorse Wanted him Dead [6:38} Abducted [10:43] His Journey Taught him to be a Humanitarian [16:00] New Beginning [16:26] Proposed a Bill to Congress [17:35] Saving Thousands of Lives each Month with “Life Call- Life Alert- Lifeline” [18:34] The Water Chamber [20:12] 100% Disability for Extreme PTSD [29:21] 64 Pills a Day vs. Cannabis [29:59] From Federal Officer to Truck Driver [31:51] Another Crumbling Accident [34:28] Cannabis Led him to Mr. Peron [36:01] Cannabis Regrowing Bone Marrow [36:18] A Living Piece of Art [37:27] Cannabis’ Continuing Impact [38:23] Chris's Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrischambers07 The Dab Station: https://www.facebook.com/thedabstation/ Vet Meds Matter: https://www.facebook.com/VetMedsMatter/
I got the chance to interview Chris Chambers recently. I saw him on a video Mike Robinson posted during the 100, 000, 000 million mg CBD giveaway and was impressed with his story. In our first conversation, (of which it took 3 to get this audio! :)), Chris mentioned being a Quaker. I immediately felt a connection as my own father was immersed in this philosophy/denomination towards the end of his life and the tenets of kindness and value in every human being despite any external circumstances were a huge part of his mantra. The same can be said for Chris, which you will hear echoed throughout this episode. Chris Chambers is a generous, humble, living piece of art! He gave us details on his life since his early childhood, through his experiences in the army, and through many rough patches that he’s been through. He truly has shocking experiences, and now he is happy to be breathing and being able to do good to this world. A truly humble human being that can be considered a living miracle.He has an extensive resume which includes Sr. Chief Operations Director at VAONC, business owner at Aqua Business Development, Sr. Vice Commander at LifeCall MediAlert Inc., former Superior & Federal Court Officer at County Legal Services of Santa Clara County, former President/CEO at Top Priority Solutions, founder of The Water Chamber, and studied Computer Science and Technology.Here’s a blog about Chris Chambers written by Mike Robinson: Purple Heart Recipient Chris Chambers Talks Cannabis and Veterans- Wounded Physically In A Brutal War & Fighting A System That Refuses To Properly Help P.T.S.D., Cannabis Is His Medicine To Set His Mind At Ease: Early family History and Civil Air Patrol at Age 14 [0:33]Army [2:41]Unwelcomed Back [4:45]Unwelcomed Home [5:54]Remorse Wanted him Dead [6:38}Abducted [10:43]His Journey Taught him to be a Humanitarian [16:00]New Beginning [16:26]Proposed a Bill to Congress [17:35]Saving Thousands of Lives each Month with “Life Call- Life Alert- Lifeline” [18:34]The Water Chamber [20:12]100% Disability for Extreme PTSD [29:21]64 Pills a Day vs. Cannabis [29:59]From Federal Officer to Truck Driver [31:51]Another Crumbling Accident [34:28]Cannabis Led him to Mr. Peron [36:01]Cannabis Regrowing Bone Marrow [36:18]A Living Piece of Art [37:27]Cannabis’ Continuing Impact [38:23]Chris's Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrischambers07The Dab Station: https://www.facebook.com/thedabstation/Vet Meds Matter: https://www.facebook.com/VetMedsMatter/
Andrew DeStefano is fifty-five (55) years of age and a retired New York City Police Captain. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Manhattan College (Class of 1989) and is currently finishing a final project for a Master of Arts in History from Lehman College. Simultaneously, he’s studying toward a Doctoral Certificate in Advanced Crime Analysis at John Jay. A proud combat veteran of the first Gulf War, Andrew is active as the Chaplain in his local VFW post, and serves as Vice-Commander of his local American Legion post. He also serves as Lector each and every Sunday at St. James Church in Carmel, NY, as well as being active in the Knights of Columbus and the FOP. Andrew has an eighteen (18) year old daughter who is currently a senior at Carmel High School. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support
Andrew DeStefano is fifty-five (55) years of age and a retired New York City Police Captain. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Manhattan College (Class of 1989) and is currently finishing a final project for a Master of Arts in History from Lehman College. Simultaneously, he’s studying toward a Doctoral Certificate in Advanced Crime Analysis at John Jay. A proud combat veteran of the first Gulf War, Andrew is active as the Chaplain in his local VFW post, and serves as Vice-Commander of his local American Legion post. He also serves as Lector each and every Sunday at St. James Church in Carmel, NY, as well as being active in the Knights of Columbus and the FOP. Andrew has an eighteen (18) year old daughter who is currently a senior at Carmel High School.
Lt. General Tom Trask spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Vice Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, where he oversaw a $12 billion budget. Earlier in his career, General Trask flew Rescue and Special Ops helicopters around the world and was awarded the Mackay Trophy for extraordinary heroism. General Trask joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned, including how to lead a highly diverse team, how to build trust, how to excel under pressure, and how to lead your own life.
This week former Mayor Dean will talk with Doug Kreulen, the head of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) which overseas Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune airport. They will talk about Doug’s background including his career in the US Air Force; the BNA Vision project; the damage at Tune airport from the Super Tuesday tornado; the impact of Covid-19 on BNA and the airline industry; BNA as a global gateway; and how MMNA sees Nashville as a global city. Douglas E. Kreulen President and CEO Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Doug Kreulen joined the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority in 2012 and was named president & Chief Executive Officer in December 2017. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Public Safety and Development and Engineering departments for both Nashville International and John C. Tune airports. Before joining MNAA, Kreulen served four years as director of Operations for Huntsville International Airport, during which time the airport received the highly regarded FAA Southern Region Airport Mark of Distinction Award and FAA Air Carrier Airport Safety Award. Prior to beginning his career in the commercial aviation sector, Kreulen served in the United States Air Force for 27 years, earning the rank of Colonel. During his service, he held prominent command and staff leadership positions including: Chief of Staff for the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; Vice Commander of the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base in Japan, with responsibility for 11,000 civilian and military personnel involved with operations, support, maintenance and medical; Commander of the 314th Operations Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, with responsibilities for 2,000 military personnel and a fleet of 50 C-130s; Chief of the Readiness Division for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington D.C., charged with evaluating the armed services ability to carry out the National Military Strategy; and Commander of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Kreulen is a decorated veteran, earning the Bronze Star (Kosovo), Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal (National Military Strategy and Service on Joint Staff Crisis Action Team following events of 11 September 2001); Air Medal and Meritorious Service Medal (Bosnia-Herzegovina). An Accredited Airport Executive (AAE), Kreulen is a graduate of National War College with a Master of Science in National Security Strategy, Troy University with a Master of Science in Personnel Management and Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology.
On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we are rebroadcasting a recording of the “The Maritime Dimension of North American Defence” panel with moderator Dave Perry and featuring Capt (N) Doug Campbell, John Sanford, Neil O'Rourke, and RAdm Steve Waddell from our 29 Jan. 2020 Modernizing North American Defence conference. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). This conference was made possible by the MINDS program from the Department of National Defence. Subscribe to and rate the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: - Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. - Capt (N) Doug Campbell: Director Naval Major Crown Project for the Royal Canadian Navy. - John Sanford: Leads the Maritime Security Department within the United States' National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office. - Neil O'Rourke: Assistant Commissioner, Arctic Region for the Canadian Coast Guard. - RAdm Steve Waddell: Royal Canadian Navy, Vice-Commander for U.S. 2nd Fleet. Related Links: - “Modernizing North American Defence” [Conference Program] (https://www.cgai.ca/modernization_of_north_american_defence) - “Aging Norad warning system can't detect Russian bombers in time, Canadian officer warns” [Canadian Press article] (https://globalnews.ca/news/6480258/norad-system-russian-bombers-outdated/) Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Columns of Mongol rider, armed with bow, lance and mace, march through the dark defiles and narrow valleys of the Yan mountains, a confined route for warriors used to the open steppe. Here, the valleys were marked by towns and villages in close proximity, a track for their army to follow, falling upon terrified settlements whose newly collected harvests now fed hungry Mongols. After days of this claustrophobic territory, of surprising and outwitting the garrisons of the forts blocking their path, the mountains suddenly gave way, opening up to the Northern Chinese Plain: low, open country, marked by the great Yellow River, farmland and the capital of the mighty Jin Empire: Zhongdu, modern day Beijing. Northern China was now open to the Mongol horde, and the Mongol conquests were about to begin in earnest. I’m your host David and welcome to Ages of Conquest: a Kings and Generals Podcast. This is the Mongol Conquests. After returning from the Tangut Kingdom in early 1210, and shortly thereafter disrespecting the envoys of the new Jin Emperor, Wei Shao Wang, Chinggis Khan began his preparations, reviewing his forces and gathering intelligence. Alongside Muslim, Uighur and Ongguds merchants and travelers who brought him information on the Jin, a few Khitan and Chinese officials had already defected to Chinggis, bringing him detailed intelligence and urging an attack. Though still mighty, the 13th century had not been kind to the Jin Dynasty. The 1190s saw a huge flood of the Yellow River, so severe it changed its course; once entering the ocean north of the Shandong peninsula, it now spilled to the south, a drastic shift which displaced entire villages, destroyed cropland and sowed discontent. War with the Song Dynasty from 1206-1208 drained Jin finances, and inflation caused the paper currency of the Jin to be near worthless. The Jin armies, though large and their horsemen still fierce, were past their prime, many having become quite sinicized and lost the biting edge of their grandfathers. The time was as good as any for an assault upon the Altan Khan, the Golden Khan, as the Mongols called the Jin Emperors. At the start of 1211, the Qarluqs (Kar-luk) of Almaliq (alma-lik) and Qayaliq (kaya-lik) submitted to Chinggis Khan, providing their own Turkic horsemen as auxiliaries. Chinggis positioned his son-in-law, Toquchar, in the west of Mongolia, doubtless with Qarluq forces, to act as a guard against roaming tribes or the Naiman prince Kuchlug (whooch-loog), who usurped power in Qara-Khitai that year. Feeling himself secure and that he had the favour of Eternal Blue Heaven, Chinggis Khan was ready. He marched south early in the spring of 1211 with as many men as he could muster, around 100,000 split into two armies, one commanded by himself, the other by his three oldest sons, Jochi ( Джучи, Зүчи, Züchi) Chagatai (Цагадай) and Ogedai (Өгэдэй). By May 1211, they had crossed the Gobi desert, entering what is now modern Inner Mongolia, the band of steppe between the Gobi and the Yanshan mountains which shield north China. You may be anticipating the Mongols cinematically bursting through the Great Wall of China, or the popular internet variation wherein the Mongols ‘just went around it.’ But the Great Wall of China as it exists today was built by the Ming Dynasty in the 15th and 16th centuries, well after Chinggis’ invasion. There had been sections of walls built prior, most notably in the Qin and Han dynasties a millenium prior, but the 1000 odd years between the Han and the Ming saw only sporadic building, generally of rammed or stamped earth, which erodes comparatively quickly over time in unmaintained. The Jin Dynasty in the late 12th century had ordered the creation of several dozen kilometres of wall built in Inner Mongolia, a ditch before a rammed earth wall, marked by gates and a few forts. The base of this is still extant, a long, low, grass covered ridge which today doesn’t even block the wanderings of sheep. This wall was manned by whichever people inhabited the local area, largely from the Onggud tribe, a Turkic Nestorian people who had been on friendly terms with Chinggis Khan since 1204. The Naiman Khan had tried to urge them to attack Chinggis’ southern flank, which they refused, alerting the Mongol Khan to the scheme. When Chinggis Khan arrived, the Onggud wisely opened the gates and submitted voluntarily to him: it was a fair assumption he may have forced his way through them had they refused. Rather than conquer the Great Wall, or go around it, we might better say that it was opened to him. For their part, the Mongols treated the Onggud well, and a daughter of Chinggis Khan married into their ruling family- she would effectively rule the Onggud in her own right, the direct representative of Chinggis Khan. The Mongols spent the summer in Onggud territory, resting, fattening their horses on the local pasture, and taking the few Jin towns in the region- the first to fall was Fu-zhou, stormed after a brief resistance in late August 1211. The Jin Emperor, Wei Shao Wang, was bolted awake by the news of the Mongol arrival on his doorstep. To his credit, he did not sit idle- two large armies were mobilized and sent to the most likely route. Dividing the Northern Chinese plain from the steppe was the Yan Mountains, relatively low mountains with numerous towns and villages nestled in its many valleys. The primary defile which provides access from the steppe through the northern side of these mountains is the Yehuling, the Wild Fox Ridge, just south of Fu-zhou. The army led by Chinggis’ sons was making its way into the Ordos to the west, but Chinggis himself was certainly to try passing through Yehuling (ye-hu-ling), a route which would lead him only a few days away from the Jin’s central capital of Zhongdu. It was here, the Jin leadership rightly supposed, that the determining battle should be fought with as much might as possible; kill the Khan, and the princes would certainly withdraw. As Chinggis stormed Fu-zhou, a major force of crack Jurchen and Khitan cavalry, supported by Chinese infantry, all under the Jurchen commander Hushahu (hoosh-a-hu), was sent to Yehuling (ye-hu-ling). Hushahu was an unpopular, arrogant individual but influential with the Emperor, and had shown himself a cunning figure during the war against the Song Dynasty. Just a small note here; Hushahu is known by a dozen variations of Heshihlie Jiujun Hushahu (hesh-ee-hlee djioo-jun hoosh-a-hu), with some sources just calling by one of these names. Hushahu is the easiest to say, so we’ll stick with it here. Supporting Hushahu was a smaller force under Wanyen Ho-Sha, who was sent ahead to repair the fort of Wo-shao-pao, between Fu-zhou and the entrance to the Yehuling. Together, this was a massive mobilization, given in the sources as anywhere from 300,000-500,00 men- though a good many of these were probably labourers, who would be tasked with digging ditches and building defenses along the passage. Before the Wu-sha-pao fortifications could be completed, Chinggis sent his commander Jebe (Зэв) to surprise this smaller army in August shortly before the fall of Fu-zhou. Ho-sha escaped with much of his army, making his way to Huihebao, a fort south of the Yehuling, all before Hushahu could even reach Yehuling. Once within the defile, Hushahu set up at the narrow point within the Yehuling known as Huanerzui (Huan-er-zui), the Badger’s Mouth Pass. Here,his labourers were put to work, digging ditches and defences. His Khitan scouts informed him of the fall of Fu-zhou, and that the Mongols seemed occupied with looting the city, but Hushahu declined advice to immediately attack them. Wary of Mongol cavalry in the open field, he was hoping to use the narrow Huanerzui to protect his flanks. A Khitan officer who had previously been sent as embassy to Chinggis Khan, Shimo Ming’an, was sent to speak to the Khan, officially to reprimand him for his actions but intended to gather intelligence and stall for time. Ming’an, a proud Khitan who admired the Mongol Khan, promptly defected and told Chinggis of Hushahu’s battle plans. Alarmed, Chinggis’ scouts confirmed his statements. The Jin had sent a great army to crush the invasion in one fell swoop, and Chinggis had only a part of the total Mongol force, his sons still in the west. Ming’an’s information, and Hushahu’s caution was to the Khan’s advantage. As one, the Mongols moved into Yehuling, approaching the Jin army at Huanerzui. Jin scouts informed Hushahu of Chinggis’ sudden advance, and the Jurchen general ordered his huge army into position- wings of Jurchen and Khitan heavy cavalry and horse archers in the front, supported by a large group of Chinese infantry and the labourers who had started the fortifications. In the narrow defile, Hushahu’s army was tightly packed, unable to maneuver or envelop the smaller Mongol army. Mongol archers got to work first, sending volleys of deadly arrows into the thick rows of Jin warriors, who had nowhere to move under the hail. One of Chinggis’ commanders, the tireless Mukhali ( Мухулай) saw opportunity, and his lancers led the first charge into the injured enemy- Chinggis followed with the imperial bodyguard, the Keshig. The Jurchen and Khitan horsemen buckled, and fell back, right into the dense rows of Chinese infantry behind them, who were trampled and crushed under the panicking horsemen. Discipline and command broke down, and the army disintegrated in the confusion, the Mongols cutting through them like a hot chainsaw through butter. As they ran, the Mongols pursued: bodies lined the road for kilometres, and the Secret History of the Mongols repeatedly described the fallen ‘heaped like rotten logs.’ Hushahu and Ho-sha met up at Huihebao (hwee-he-bao) fort several kilometres south, and put up another stand, only to be overwhelmed by the end of the day. Huanerzui was long remembered by the Mongols as their greatest victory. Ten years later, a Taoist monk travelling through the region to meet with Chinggis Khan passed through and found bones still piled high throughout. Perhaps the finest warriors of the Jin fell that day, and the chance to nip the Mongol conquest in the bud had been ripped bloodily from their hands. Hushahu fled to Zhongdu with nothing but bedraggled, bloody remnants of his great army. Mongol forces were briefly halted by the fortified pass of Juyongguan (joo-yong-guan), which guarded the narrow, 18 kilometre long Guangou Valley, the final barrier before entry into the North China plain, some 53 kilometres north of Zhongdu. During the Ming Dynasty, the famous Badaling section of the Great Wall was built at the north end of this valley. Badaling is the most popular tourist site of the entire wall, due to its preservation and proximity to Beijing. Indeed, it was this proximity to the capital that made it such a strategic pass, the final chokepoint before the open space of the Chinese plains. Therefore, even in the 13th century Juyongguan (joo-yong-guan) was strongly fortified with a large garrison, and the Mongols lacked any weapons to force it. So, Jebe Noyan fled before its impenetrable gate, and the defenders, eager to avenge their fallen comrades, sallied out to pursue. 30 kilometres from Juyongguan, Jebe (Zev) turned about and destroyed them. The mighty Juyongguan surrendered shortly thereafter. By the end of October 1211, Chinggis Khan was on the North China Plain, and all hell was let loose. Chinggis made a brief effort to besiege Zhongdu itself, but this great city was far too well defended, its walls defiant and unbreachable. Leaving a force to blockade Zhongdu, Chinggis sent his armies to ravage across the plain. One army captured the imperial horse herds, depriving the Jin of much of their cavalry. From the Jin’s western capital, Xijingto (Shi-jin-to)their eastern capital, Dongjing (dong-jing) in Manchuria, those are modern Datong and Liaoyang respectively, Mongols armies pillaged and raided. Dongjing fell to Jebe Noyan through another expertly executed feigned retreat, while Xijing stood firm against the Mongols. Mongol armies withdrew back to Onggud territory in February 1212, loot and animals in tow, eager to give horses and riders a well deserved rest. The border passes they had fought so hard for were, somewhat surprisingly, left unoccupied. Why the Mongols chose not to garrison them is unclear- some suggest Chinggis had no ambitions beyond that initial raid, while others note that with the Mongols’ lack of administrative experience, attempting to hold territory at this point was foolish with the Jin still strong. The Jin, meanwhile, were left bloodied but still unbroken. The defeats at Huanerzui (Huan-er-zui) were horrific for the Jin, decimating their prized cavalry, but reinforcement Jurchen were called upon from Manchuria. Wei Shao Wang appointed Hushahu as Deputy Military Commander of the Empire and sent him to reoccupy the border forts, Juyongguan (joo-yong-guan) in particular. Suspicious that the Khitan population of Manchuria may align themselves with the Mongols, Jurchen colonists were sent amongst them, an act which ironically prompted the large Khitan revolt the Jin so feared. Led by Yelu Liuge (ye-lu liu-ge), within a few months he had not only submitted to Chinggis Khan, but also declared a new Liao dynasty with himself as king. The Tangut began to raid the Jin’s western frontier, the Song ended their tribute payments to the Jin, and famine began to break out in several provinces. To top it off, the Mongols returned in autumn 1212 after resting their horses for the summer, but this campaign was cut short when Chinggis was injured by an arrow to the leg at Xijing, and forced to withdraw. Famine, Tangut attacks and insurrection did not abate, and only continued to spread in 1213. In July or August of that year, a healed Chinggis Khan returned to Jin China. In the valleys south of Yehuling, towns and settlements fell or surrendered with alarming speed. On the road towards Juyongguan, at modern Huai-lai, Chinggis was met by a large army under the commander Zhuhu Gaoqi. Supposedly a force of 100,000, in the narrow valley they had no room to maneuver and were crushed by the Mongols. The survivors fled to the refortified Juyongguan, where the ground for almost 50 kilometres was said to be covered by caltrops. For a month, Chinggis waited before the fort, trying to lure the garrison out. Finally he withdrew and wisely, the garrison stayed in the fort. A small Mongol force was left to watch the northern mouth, while Jebe was sent through the hills, finally coming out south below the Juyongguan, where the fortifications had not been improved. Surprising the garrison, its Khitan commander panicked and surrendered, and by the end of October 1213, the road to Zhongdu was once more open. Things had developed rapidly in Zhongdu in the meantime. Hushahu had been ordered to remain in the city to defend it, though had spent the weeks before the Mongol return in 1213 hunting. When the Mongols returned to Juyongguan in September, a messenger had arrived from Wei Shao Wang to reprimand Hushahu for inactivity, but the panicked general killed the messenger. Now forced to act, he made his way to Zhongdu, overwhelmed the palace guards, captured and executed the emperor. He appointed Wei Shao Wang’s nephew, the 50 year old Wudubu, as Emperor, expecting him to be submissive. Hushahu’s arrogance and disrespect to the new emperor made him no allies in the court. He succeeded in defeating two Mongol raiding parties outside the walls in November, but fell ill. In Hushahu’s absence, Zhuhu Gaoqi was ordered to repulse the Mongols, on pain of death should he fail. Gaoqi failed, and hurried back to the palace before Hushahu could learn of it. Hushahu was captured and decapitated by Gaoqi, who was pardoned by Wudubu and made Vice-Commander of the Empire. The course of this political upheaval left the Jin leadership paralyzed for two valuable months as the Mongols broke through Juyongguan. With the Mongol army before Zhongdu, the new emperor sent Chinggis a peace offering in December 1213. Recognizing the weakness of the Jin, Chinggis left a small force to blockade the Jin, and then unleashed a massive onslaught across the north China plain, a three pronged assault across the whole of Hebei province, into Shanxi and western Shandong. “Everywhere north of the Yellow River there could be seen dust and smoke and the sound of drums rose to Heaven,” was how one Chinese writer described the offensive. Almost 100 towns fell to the Mongols, farmland was destroyed, and the Mongol reputation for both invincibility, and cruelty, blossomed. The Jin had been hamstrung, unable to retaliate. By February 1214, Mongol forces were converging on Zhongdu. While the Mongols had shown frightening success in the field and against less fortified settlements, Zhongdu was a different beast altogether. The Jin’s central capital since the early 1150s, now the site of modern Beijing, it had been keenly designed to withstand assaults. Built in a rough square, the city had almost 30 kilometres of stamped earthen walls 12 metres high. Over 900 towers were said to line these walls, lined with various types of defensive siege weapons. Before the city were three lines of moats, as well as four forts outside the main city, each with their own walls, moats, garrisons and supplies, connected to the main city by underground tunnels. The surrounding countryside had been stripped bare of not just food stores, but even stones and ties which could have been for projectiles. Each fort held 4,000 men, with another 20,000 manning the walls of the city itself. Zhongdu was well stocked, well fortified and well prepared for a siege. The Mongols, with their siege knowledge still in its infancy, were not without their own cards to play. They had near total freedom of movement outside of the city, and now had begun to have their forces bolstered by desertions, especially among the Chinese and Khitans in the Jin military. Some of these deserters had brought along their own catapults, and captured engineers provided knowledge to construct more. At one point, the Mongols burst through a gate of Zhongdu, or were perhaps allowed in, as they found themselves surrounded, the street behind them set on fire. That party only escaped with heavy losses. Another assault was repulsed by the garrisons of the forts. It seems some sort of disease was spreading among Chinggis’ forces as the siege dragged on, and they must have started to become frustrated. In April 1214, Chinggis sent an embassy under a Tangut officer in his service with terms, entailing the submission of the Jin and the Emperor relinquishing his title. Wudubu refused to be demoted. Since Wudubu had no bargaining position beyond ‘we haven’t starved yet!’ Chinggis sent his envoys again, with the message: “the whole of Shandong and Hebei are now in my possession, while you retain only Zhongdu; God has made you so weak, that should I further molest you, I know not what Heaven would say; I am willing to withdraw my army, but what provisions will you make to still the demands of my officers?” Wudubu was finally convinced to come to terms, noting the reality of his situation. In May, 1214, the Jin Emperor capitulated. A daughter of Wei Shao Wang was sent in marriage to Chinggis, with 500 boys and girls for her retinue, and 3,000 horses, 10,000 liang of gold and 10,000 bolts of silk, which would have been a mighty caravan of tribute. For reference, 1 liang is equal to 50 grams. The Jin, who had once held the forefathers of Chinggis Khan in such contempt, were now his vassal, and Chinggis Khan withdrew back to Onggud territory, doubtless proud of his work. What Chinggis Khan’s plans were from this point we will never know- perhaps he was to turn west, pursue those final few enemies like Kuchlug? Allow his men to grow fat and soft off the tribute from the Jin and enjoy his own retirement? Or perhaps, with his new vassals, march south against the Chinese Song Dynasty. But we’ll never know. For in June 1214, the anxious Wudubu, fearing himself too close to Chinggis Khan, made the ill-fated decision to abandon Zhongdu and flee to his southern capital, Kaifeng, in territory untouched by the Mongols and shielded by the mighty Yellow River. Shortly after his departure, he began to have misgivings over the 2,000 Khitans in his retinue, and tried to take their horses. The Khitans, like the Mongols, were skilled horsemen who prized their mounts. To take their horses was to take their legs, and they abandoned the fleeing Emperor, riding all the way north to Chinggis Khan in inner Mongolia. When the Khan learned of this, he was incensed. This was the Jin Emperor breaking his word, violating the treaty in an action tantamount to preparation for future hostilies. South of the Yellow River, he would be beyond the authority of Chinggis Khan where he could plan further troubles. Zhongdu was left with a much smaller garrison and would now pay the price for Wudubu’s cowardice. In late summer the general Samukha, with Shimo Ming’an, and the 2,000 Khitans who had abandoned Wudubu marched to Zhongdu with perhaps 50,000 men. The city was reached around September 1214, and placed under siege. The garrison, forlorn but proud, stoutly manned their doomed walls. Even with it defenders reduced, an assault on the city’s mighty fortifications would be costly, so Samukha aimed to starve it out. Wudubu hadn’t completely abandoned the city, and belatedly in early 1215 sent relief columns bearing foodstuffs and reinforcements to Zhongdu. The Mongols overcame these columns with ease, and sated their own hunger with the supplies meant for the people of Zhongdu. The noose only continued to tighten around the city. Those communities in the region still untaken were reduced: most of the Jurchen homeland in Manchuria had fallen to the Mongols and their vassal Khitan kingdom. One Jurchen commander in Manchuria, upon learning of Wudubu’s flight, deserted and founded his own kingdom in the far east of Manchuria. In the Shandong peninsula, a long simmering local uprising erupted quickly, commonly known as the Red Coats, who proved themselves staunch foes of the Jin government. Whatever Jin forces that remained had either joined the Mongols, or were already destroyed. North of the Yellow River, only a strip along it, and around Xijing in the west, remained under Jin rule. For Zhongdu, these happenings made the chance of reinforcement grow ever dimmer. Starvation was severe in the city. All possible animals were eaten, and accusations of cannibalism seem unfortunately probable. At one point, thousands of the city’s virgins were said to have thrown themselves from the walls, rather than suffer fate at the hands of the Mongols. The city’s leadership began to fight each other, with one top commander committing suicide, while another made his way through the blockade, arriving in Kaifeng where he was executed for desertion. In June 1215, Zhongdu finally surrendered. Mongol troops let out their pent up frustration on the poor souls still within the city. Many thousands were slaughtered, every home and shop looted. Parts of the city were said to have burned for a month. So terrible was the slaughter that a Khwarezmian embassy passing the city a few months later was horrified to see piles of human bones surrounding the city, the ground greasy with human fat and disease rampant. Some of their embassy even fell ill and died as a result. For the Mongols, it is interesting to note what anecdotes they took away from this tragedy. Chinqai, an officer of importance in the decades to come, climbed one of Zhongdu’s towers and sent an arrow in every direction. When Chinggis learned of the feat, he was so tickled by it that he granted Chinqai ownership of everything within the range of arrows. Chinggis Khan always found a particular joy in these sorts of acts. The event most fondly reported by the Mongols was when several officers attempted to bribe Chinggis’ adopted son, Shigi Qutuqu, in splitting the loot of the city between them. He declined, stating he could not take it, as it was all the possessions of the Khan. Such loyalty to the Khan was prized greater than all the treasures of China. There can be little doubt that the flight of Wudubu and destruction of Zhongdu a year later was an irreverseible blow to the prestige of the Jin Dynasty, alongside the obvious territorial losses. To many, coupled with years of natural disasters, disorders, and poor governance, the Mongol invasion and Wudubu’s abandonment of the north must have looked like the Jin had lost the Mandate of Heaven, the supernatural approval necessary to rule China. When Heaven rescinded its Mandate, it always awarded it elsewhere, and it seemed that Chinggis Khan had received its blessing. It should not be a surprise that the following years saw the desertions to the Mongols turn into a flood, and they were now able to staff their newly taken territory with loyal Chinese, Khitan and even Jurchen officials. Entire armies of Chinese were soon fighting for the Mongols to aid their conquest of China, something we will explore in detail in future. Zhongdu was left a shell of its former self, and was renamed ‘Yen’ or ‘Yenching’ by the Mongols. It remained an important command centre, but only began to return to real significance again when Chinggis’ grandson Kublai built a capital near the site. But that’s a few decades ahead of us. In the meantime, Chinggis Khan returned to his homeland and found himself distracted by uprisings and the pursuit of old enemies- a path which brought him, unintentionally, into a collision course with the Khwarezmian Empire to west. In the next episode we will explore the first western movements of the Mongols, so be sure to hit subscribe to the Kings and Generals podcast and to continue helping us bring you more outstanding content, please visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. Thank you for listening, I am your host David and we will catch you on the next one!
I’m excited to have Colonel Jaron “JRoux” Roux on this week’s show. He currently serves as the Vice Commander, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. We talk about the origins of the Minority Air Force Officer group on FaceBook and how diversity within senior leader ranks can increase the development of future leaders across all ranks. JRoux’s leadership style is a breath of fresh air that our Air Force needs and I look forward to learning more from each other as we continue to lead in only the way we can: genuinely.
(l to r) Brig. Gen. Donna D. Shipton, Vice Commander, Space & Missile Systems Center, Lt. Gen. John Thompson, Commander, Space & Missile Systems Center, Emily and John Goodwin, Honorary Commanders Space & Missile Systems Center at the Ft. MacArthur Centennial Celebration. — Opening ceremony by Colonel Ann Igl, Commander, 61st Air Base Group. — Interview with Lt. Gen. Thompson on the role of Space & Missile Systems Center — The history of Ft MacArthur by museum guide, Francisco Lacey — At the Gold Star Pavillion, Ken Sturgill talks about what "Service before Self" really means
Welcome to the first episode of our podcast! This is an interview-based podcast with leaders, innovators, and influencers on the law, leadership, and best practices of the day. In this episode, we discuss “leadership” with retired Brigadier General Patrick Mordente. Brigadier General Mordente is a 29-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a combat pilot with over 2,700 hours of flying time in the T-37, T-38, and C-130 aircraft. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1987 and attended undergraduate pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base Mississippi. He has served on multiple high level staffs within the Department of Defense including the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, and he is a combat veteran who served in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He retired as the Vice Commander at 18th Air Force, Scott AFB, IL in October of 2016. Brigadier General Mordente also holds Master of Science degrees from the National Defense University in National Resource Strategy, from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Air Mobility, as well as a Master of Arts degree from Weber University in Business, and an undergraduate degree in Engineering Mechanics from the Air Force Academy. He is currently the director of the George W. Bush, Presidential Library Museum, located in Dallas, Texas.
Meet Colonel Matthew MagnessHis WHY is TrustInterviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way)Colonel Matthew Magness has served over 27 years in the United States Air Force, and is currently the Vice Commander of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The Center’s mission is to independently test and evaluate new capabilities in operationally realistic environments in order to inform warfighters and influence national resource decisions. It is comprised of over 700 military, civilian, and contractor personnel working at various operating test locations across the U.S.Prior to this position, Colonel Magness was the Center’s Director of Operations. Other posts include serving a year in Afghanistan as the 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force Director of Operations, helping lead more than 1,800 special ops airmen and nine squadrons as the Deputy Commander of the 1st Special Operations Group, as well as being the Commander of the 550th Special Operations Squadron where he led and oversaw the flying operations and training of 350 special operations and rescue students annually.Colonel Magness has flown Special Operations C-130s operationally in the United States, Europe and Middle East as well as flying 10 different aircraft throughout his career. He holds Master degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Arts and Science See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode features Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tom Trask, former Vice Commander of USSOCOM and current member of the Global SOF Advisory Council, along with GSF President/CEO Stu Bradin. They talk about the past and future efforts of the GSF on Capitol Hill, including our platform document--the SOF Imperatives-- and our new partnership with Navigators Global to further our efforts to educate Congressional Staffers. Plus, it's our first ever Video Podcast... so you can watch along here:http://bit.ly/sofspot24vid Take the SOF Imperatives Survey:http://bit.ly/2020SOFGSF Partner Highlight: ATN Corphttps://www.atncorp.com/Register for the Demo Days (and Modern Warfare Week):https://www.globalsofsymposium.org/mws/Support the show (https://gsof.org/individual-membership/)
The Wing operates and maintains a fleet of 12 KC-135R aircraft and is comprised of 980 military personnel. The 190th ARW provides rapid global mobility airpower and deploys expeditionary forces in support of worldwide combat, contingency and humanitarian operations while maintaining a nuclear deterrence tasking. The 190th Air Refueling Wing is one of two Air National Guard units in the Kansas Air National Guard. Our unit is located on Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas. Our mission is flying the KC-135 air refueling aircraft in support of world-wide aerial refueling. Our more than 900 member unit is rich in aerial history. The 190th began it's Kansas history as the 117th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Hutchinson, Kansas. In 1967, the unit moved to its current home, Forbes Field. When the Kansas Air National Guard is not mobilized or under federal control, we report to the governor. Each of the 54 National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations. https://www.190arw.ang.af.mil
You may remember Bridget's mortician brother Eddie Sandmeier from his guest appearances on E!'s The Girls Next Door. Now hear a whole different side of their family history as Bridget Bridget and her bro share family ghost stories with each other for the first time. Edward Sandmeier is a Michigan licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the Grand Traverse Bay Area. He is a 1999 graduate of the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. Shortly after completing an apprenticeship in embalming and receiving his license in 2001, Edward joined the U.S. Army. He served as both a Mortuary Affairs Specialist and Airborne Infantryman.His service included 4 deployments to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also part of the 2 Battalion Task Force of the 82nd Airborne Division sent to New Orleans to secure the city following Hurricane Katrina. After his service in the military, Edward returned to San Francisco and resumed his career as a mortician. He attended DeVry University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Management and Human Resources. He became involved in the community by serving with fellow veterans in the American Legion as Commander of Cesar E. Chavez Post 505 and Vice Commander of the 8th District of San Francisco. He also joined the Freemasons and served as the Worshipful Master of Pacific-Starr King Lodge No. 136 F&AM in San Francisco. Today, Edward Sandmeier is living and working as a funeral director in the Northern Michigan resort town of Traverse City. He is continuing his service to the community by joining a local Masonic Lodge, American Legion and the VFW. #Mortician #Paranromal #GirlsNextDoor #GirlsNextLevel #EddieSandmeier #Ghost
You may remember Bridget’s mortician brother Eddie Sandmeier from his guest appearances on E!’s The Girls Next Door. Now hear a whole different side of their family history as Bridget Bridget and her bro share family ghost stories with each other for the first time. Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best known to television audiences and pop-culture connoisseurs as the sweet and brainy star of E! Networks’ wildly popular reality show “The Girls Next Door.” After moving out of the Playboy mansion in January 2009, Marquardt hosted “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches,” a sixteen-episode series on The Travel Channel in which she traveled the globe searching for the world’s best surf, sand, and sun in countries including Croatia, Jamaica, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and the United States. @BridgetMarquardt on Instagram @Bridget on Twitter @BridgetMarquardt on Facebook This episode is sponsored by Away Travel. For $20 off your order, use promo code 'Bridget' at checkout. About Eddie Sandmeister Edward Sandmeier is a Michigan licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the Grand Traverse Bay Area. He is a 1999 graduate of the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. Shortly after completing an apprenticeship in embalming and receiving his license in 2001, Edward joined the U.S. Army. He served as both a Mortuary Affairs Specialist and Airborne Infantryman.His service included 4 deployments to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also part of the 2 Battalion Task Force of the 82nd Airborne Division sent to New Orleans to secure the city following Hurricane Katrina. After his service in the military, Edward returned to San Francisco and resumed his career as a mortician. He attended DeVry University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Management and Human Resources. He became involved in the community by serving with fellow veterans in the American Legion as Commander of Cesar E. Chavez Post 505 and Vice Commander of the 8th District of San Francisco. He also joined the Freemasons and served as the Worshipful Master of Pacific-Starr King Lodge No. 136 F&AM in San Francisco. Today, Edward Sandmeier is living and working as a funeral director in the Northern Michigan resort town of Traverse City. He is continuing his service to the community by joining a local Masonic Lodge, American Legion and the VFW. www.edwardsandmeier.com
OTH recently had the opportunity to interview Col Doug DeMaio, Vice Commander of the Curtis E. Lemay Center for Doctrine Development. Col DeMaio discussed a variety of topics to include the origins of the Air Force of Multi-Domain Command Control (MDC2) initiative and current efforts to integrate MDC2 in the joint community. We also discussed the 2018 "Doolittle" Wargame which was organized to address MDC2 in a future contested conflict. Lastly, we discussed the 130 Career Field who will serve as MDC2 specialists within the Air Force. Col DeMaio explained what the CSAF expectations for these Airmen will be and how this expertise will translate in the joint community.
AIRWaves Episode #19: In this edition of AIRWaves, we sit down with Captain Stephen Tedford, Vice Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, to talk mission focus.
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we speak with Colonel Eries Mentzer, Vice Commander of Joint Base Anacostia Bolling and former Air Force fellow at the Wilson Center. Col. Mentzer discusses her rise through the ranks of the United States Air Force and the personal and professional mentors who helped shape her career. Gwen Young, the Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Women’s Leadership Initiative also joins the discussion.
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Official Air Force Biography: Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria is the Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He directs a four-year regimen of military training, academics, athletic and character development programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant. Prior to assuming his current position, General Silveria served as the Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and Deputy Commander, Combined Air Force Air Component, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia. As Deputy Commander, he was responsible for the command and control of air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia, to include operations Resolute Support in Afghanistan, and Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria. He has previously served as Commander, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and Vice Commander, 14th Air Force, Air Forces Strategic at Vandenberg AFB, California, as well as Director, Security Assistance in the Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq. General Silveria grew up in an Air Force family and is a 1985 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He completed undergraduate pilot training in 1986. He is a command pilot with more than 3,900 hours in the T-37, T-38, F-15C/E, HH-60 and F-35A aircraft. He has flown combat sorties over the Balkans and Iraq and served as Vice Commander at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
No military airplane, land convoy or ship goes very far without supplies. For the Navy, that is where the 22,000-strong Naval Supply Systems Command, or NAVSUP, comes in. For an update on supply people, systems and strategies, Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with Michael Madden, vice commander of NAVSUP, at the Sea Air Land conference this week.
Dr Alessio Patalano, Senior Lecturer, War Studies in conversation with Dan "Fig" Leaf Lt. Gen (Rtd) U.S. Air Force on Thursday 22nd September 2016 at 6pm in War Studies Meeting Room K6.07, 6th Floor, King’s Building This conversation is a recording between Dan “Fig” Leaf, Lt. General (Rtd) U.S. Air Force and Dr Alessio Patalano, Senior Lecturer. Lt. Gen Leaf became the Director, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in January 2012. Prior to APCSS, he worked in the defense industry as vice president of full spectrum initiatives at Northrop Grumman Information Systems. Formerly the Deputy Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), Lt. Gen. Leaf retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2008 after more than 33 years of service. Other assignments during his Air Force career included Vice Commander of Air Force Space Command, Air Force Director of Operational Requirements, and multiple commands at squadron, group and wing levels. He was a member of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board from 2009 through 2011. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf was a command pilot with more than 3,600 flight hours, including F-15 and F-16 combat missions. His decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. Further biography information can be found at http://apcss.org/about-2/leadership/apcss-director-leaf/
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany crashed August 11th, 2015. TSgt Holly Roberts-Davis has more from Col. Steven P. Horton, Vice-Commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing.
Selling in a Skirt with the Memorial Day Celebrationwith guest Donald Taylor & Linda Shaffer-Vanaria Donald E. Taylor was appointed as the Associate Director for Facility Support effective April 2014. He came to the FHCC after serving in leadership positions in the community, private industry and the U.S. Air Force. He retired in the grade of Colonel in 2006. During his career, he served in various positions across military medicine, where he developed strategy and served as health policy/plans advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General. He has served in various command positions and culminated his 27 year military career as the Vice Commander of the 59th Medical Wing (Wilford Hall Medical Center) in San Antonio, Texas. He also served as the commander of the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad AB, Iraq in 2006. Among his military awards are the Legion of Merit (3), Bronze Star and Iraqi Campaign Medal. He is on the Board of Directors of the Air Force Association and chairs their national Wounded Airman Program. Linda Shaffer-Vanaria is a thought leader, executive coach, consultant and speaker working internationally with some of the world’s finest companies. She is the CEO and founder of Enterprise Coaching of Carlsbad based in San Diego. She is an expert on blueprinting instinct and decisive engagement for Edge Performance and has created models and concepts that enable those leaders and companies she works with to expand their envelope. http://fedhealthdogz.com/ Linda has 16 years of experience in learning, development and performance growth and has worked with a wide range of businesses across many industries. She works with business enterprises and leaders crossing corporate, non-profit, government and military. Linda has personally coached approximately a thousand leaders across all ages and leadership levels. http://www.pilotingyouredge.com/index.html
Selling in a Skirt with the Memorial Day Celebrationwith guest Donald Taylor & Linda Shaffer-Vanaria Donald E. Taylor was appointed as the Associate Director for Facility Support effective April 2014. He came to the FHCC after serving in leadership positions in the community, private industry and the U.S. Air Force. He retired in the grade of Colonel in 2006. During his career, he served in various positions across military medicine, where he developed strategy and served as health policy/plans advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General. He has served in various command positions and culminated his 27 year military career as the Vice Commander of the 59th Medical Wing (Wilford Hall Medical Center) in San Antonio, Texas. He also served as the commander of the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad AB, Iraq in 2006. Among his military awards are the Legion of Merit (3), Bronze Star and Iraqi Campaign Medal. He is on the Board of Directors of the Air Force Association and chairs their national Wounded Airman Program. Linda Shaffer-Vanaria is a thought leader, executive coach, consultant and speaker working internationally with some of the world's finest companies. She is the CEO and founder of Enterprise Coaching of Carlsbad based in San Diego. She is an expert on blueprinting instinct and decisive engagement for Edge Performance and has created models and concepts that enable those leaders and companies she works with to expand their envelope. http://fedhealthdogz.com/ Linda has 16 years of experience in learning, development and performance growth and has worked with a wide range of businesses across many industries. She works with business enterprises and leaders crossing corporate, non-profit, government and military. Linda has personally coached approximately a thousand leaders across all ages and leadership levels. http://www.pilotingyouredge.com/index.html
AFTERBUZZ TV — Sword Art Online edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Sword Art Online. In this episode host Megan Salinas breaks down the episode in which during a meeting between guilds and players on March 6, 2024 on the 56th floor, Asuna, who has now become Vice Commander of the Knights of Blood Oath guild, propose a plan to lure a boss they are fighting into a village but is opposed by Kirito, as the NPC villagers will be killed. A month later on the 59th floor, Kirito is taking a nap until Asuna arrives, criticizing him for being lazy but he convinces her to relax as well. To thank him for guarding her while she was asleep, Asuna decided to buy lunch for him at a town on the 57th floor. However, they discovered a player killed, hanging outside the church, impaled with a spear. As they both investigate, Kirito wonders how the player was killed in a safezone unless he was dueled by another player or someone has found an exploit to kill players. Yoruko, a girl who was a frie
AFTERBUZZ TV — Sword Art Online edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Sword Art Online. In this episode host Megan Salinas breaks down the episode in which during a meeting between guilds and players on March 6, 2024 on the 56th floor, Asuna, who has now become Vice Commander of the Knights of Blood Oath guild, propose a plan to lure a boss they are fighting into a village but is opposed by Kirito, as the NPC villagers will be killed. A month later on the 59th floor, Kirito is taking a nap until Asuna arrives, criticizing him for being lazy but he convinces her to relax as well. To thank him for guarding her while she was asleep, Asuna decided to buy lunch for him at a town on the 57th floor. However, they discovered a player killed, hanging outside the church, impaled with a spear. As they both investigate, Kirito wonders how the player was killed in a safezone unless he was dueled by another player or someone has found an exploit to kill players. Yoruko, a girl who was a frie
Selling in a Skirt with Judy Hoberman with her guest Donald Taylor & Linda Shaffer-Vanaria Donald E. Taylor was appointed as the Associate Director for Facility Support effective April 2014. He came to the FHCC after serving in leadership positions in the community, private industry and the U.S. Air Force. He retired in the grade of Colonel in 2006. During his career, he served in various positions across military medicine, where he developed strategy and served as health policy/plans advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General. He has served in various command positions and culminated his 27 year military career as the Vice Commander of the 59th Medical Wing (Wilford Hall Medical Center) in San Antonio, Texas. He also served as the commander of the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad AB, Iraq in 2006. Among his military awards are the Legion of Merit (3), Bronze Star and Iraqi Campaign Medal. He is on the Board of Directors of the Air Force Association and chairs their national Wounded Airman Program. Linda Shaffer-Vanaria is a thought leader, executive coach, consultant and speaker working internationally with some of the world's finest companies. She is the CEO and founder of Enterprise Coaching of Carlsbad based in San Diego. She is an expert on blueprinting instinct and decisive engagement for Edge Performance and has created models and concepts that enable those leaders and companies she works with to expand their envelope. http://fedhealthdogz.com/ Linda has 16 years of experience in learning, development and performance growth and has worked with a wide range of businesses across many industries. She works with business enterprises and leaders crossing corporate, non-profit, government and military. Linda has personally coached approximately a thousand leaders across all ages and leadership levels. http://www.pilotingyouredge.com/index.html
Patriot Everett has been honored with many awards from the Department of Florida, including Patriot of the Year for 2008-2009, His Chapter 566 was twice Chapter of the Year. Patriot Everett was MOPH National Patriot of the year 2008-2009, and he received the MOPH National Commanders award 2013. Also he has received many awards of recognition from the State of Florida Senators, Congressmen, and local Counties Officials and local Mayors. William “Bill” Everett MOPH Region IV Commander and Chapter #811 Adjutant During his Military service, Patriot Everett was wounded in 1967 while with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment leading a convoy that was ambushed from both sides of the road by VC troops. Though hit by rifle fire himself, Everett helped get the casualties to a vehicle for evacuation and provided cover fire while the wounded were driven to safety. He was awarded both the Bronze Star with “V” Device, and the Purple Heart for his bravery and wounds in that conflict. He later was awarded two more Purple Hearts, and many other awards as the Silver Star, 2 more Bronze Star with ”V” Device, Soldier's Medal, Air Medal earned in subsequent conflicts in Vietnam while serving 4 tours of Duty. William “Bill” Everett joined the MOPH in 1984 in Somers Point, New Jersey, and there helped open up a new MOPH Chapter, # 155 Patriot Everett retired from the army after 21 years of service and then was hired by the Trump Organization where he worked for 19 years as the Facilities Manager. Following this he moved to another area of New Jersey where he worked in a managerial capacity for several more years. Upon retiring again, Patriot Everett moved to Baker, located in the Florida Panhandle, and transferred to MOPH Chapter #566. He held the positions of Adjutant, Jr. Vice, Sr. Vice, and Chapter Commander during his four years with that Chapter. Also during that time period he was the Department of Florida, Chief of Staff (2 years) and the Sr. Vice Commander for 1 year. Patriot Everett was elected the Region IV Commander at the 2010 National Convention held in Florida, and he has held that position from 2010 until the present time (2014). Also, at the same time he was/is Chapter #811 Adjutant, from 2010-2013 then again 2014-2015.
Badge of Military Merit James Joseph Klug National Public Relations Officer MOPH / National Historian At 20 years of age, he was drafted after his second year in the California College system and ready to start his third year with a major in architecture and a minor in business. The year was 1967 and the Vietnam War was ramping-up. He was sent to Basic training at Ft. Ord, California and advanced infantry training at Ft. Polk, Louisiana. His MOS, 11C20, light mortars, prepared him for deployment to Vietnam. Once in country, he served as 11Bravo, Infantry, for 12 months as a gunner carrying the M-79 grenade launcher with the 1st Battalion 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division in II Core Central Highlands. Among the most intense battles he fought in was Hill 875 were he was wounded. He then went on and fought in the 1968 TET Offensive. Instead of returning home after one year, he extended his tour. He stayed for another 7 months as the Battalion Chaplains Assistant for the 1st Battalion 10th Infantry of the 4th. Infantry Division. His final rank after active duty and USAR was SSG. In 2007, he discovered the Military Order of the Purple Heart and became a life member. That same year, he was elected as Jr. Vice Commander of our local Chapter 147. He moved up the ladder of elected offices to Chapter Commander as well as Oregon Department Commander. He held these offices for several years even while being appointed as National Historian in 2010. He still holds that National Office as well as that of National Public Relations Officer MOPH.
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