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The future of warfare is being shaped by computer algorithms that are assuming ever-greater control over battlefield technology. The war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for some of these weapons, and experts warn that we are on the brink of fully autonomous drones that decide for themselves whom to kill.      This week, we revisit a story from reporter Zachary Fryer-Biggs about U.S. efforts to harness gargantuan leaps in artificial intelligence to develop weapons systems for a new kind of warfare. The push to integrate AI into battlefield technology raises a big question: How far should we go in handing control of lethal weapons to machines?  In our first story, Fryer-Biggs and Reveal's Michael Montgomery head to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Sophomore cadets are exploring the ethics of autonomous weapons through a lab simulation that uses miniature tanks programmed to destroy their targets. Next, Fryer-Biggs and Montgomery talk to a top general leading the Pentagon's AI initiative. They also explore the legendary hackers conference known as DEF CON and hear from technologists campaigning for a global ban on autonomous weapons. We close with a conversation between host Al Letson and Fryer-Biggs about the implications of algorithmic warfare and how the U.S. and other leaders in machine learning are resistant to signing treaties that would put limits on machines capable of making battlefield decisions.  This episode originally aired in June 2021. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Today's Oddcast - Choosy Mom's Choose Greg Warren (Airdate 5/22/2023)   What happens when you combine wrestling, West Point, stand-up comedy and Jif? You get Greg Warren, who joined us on the Oddcast to talk about how he went from successful peanut butter salesman to successful comedian.   The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don't, Can't, Won't, and Definitely Shouldn't Do on the Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've touched on conversations about veteran disability before, but on this episode we're going all in. To get this conversation right we needed a guest who really understands the VA disability system, and it's hard to imagine someone more qualified to discuss this issue than Dan Gade. Dan is an Army veteran who became an amputee in 2005 while serving as a company commander in Ramadi, Iraq. Since this is an audio only format and we don't discuss it directly in the episode, it's important to note that Dan is missing almost the entirety of his right leg. He continued serving despite his injury and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2017. He went on to work as a disability and veteran services activist, professor, and researcher. He currently serves as the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.  Most importantly for this conversation, Dan is the author of Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer. This well researched book unflinchingly goes after the "third rail" political topic of veterans disability reform. Described as a "must read" by GEN (R) Jim Mattis (former Secretary of Defense) and Jim Nicholson (former Secretary of Veterans Affairs) the book takes on controversial issues that others tend to avoid. Dan has his bachelors in environmental science from West Point and his Masters in public administration and his PhD in public policy from the University of Georgia. He served in the administration of President George W. Bush, taught at both West Point and American University, and was appointed to the National Council on Disability. He also knows a thing or two about fitness, he became the paralympic world champion at the 2010 Ironman 70.3. Additional Resources: Of course we recommend reading Dan's book Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer. You can even order a signed copy from Dan from woundingwarriors.com. You can find Dan's article "A Better Way to Help Veterans" in National Affairs here. Read his article "Why the VA is Buried in Disability Claims" in the Wall Street Journal here. He has also published formal research: "Combat exposure and mental health: the long-term effects among US Vietnam and Gulf war veterans" in Health Economics can be found here. "Where Did You Serve? Veteran Identity, Representative Bureaucracy, and Vocational Rehabilitation" in the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory can be found here. In our discussion he also recommended listening to his appearance on the Cleared Hot podcast with Andy Stumpf.

Roxanne is the executive vice president and president of ACCO Brands North America, a $1Bn segment of ACCO Brands. She has responsibility for 2,000 employees located in 10 offices and 5 manufacturing facilities across the US, Canada, and throughout Asia.    She attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering and secured 7 academy records on the Army's track and field team.    In 2000 she earned her MBA, with honors, from Colorado State University. Roxanne is currently a board member of the non‐profit organization Feed the Children, where she serves as the chair of the resource development committee.    She earned industry recognition in 2019 as a member of Progressive Grocer's Top Women in Grocery and in 2023 was named to OPI's 50 Most Influential Women in the Office Products Industry.   Roxanne is my college classmate & friend. She's an amazing leader! Here are some of the questions we discuss:  What role did your childhood play in your leader development journey? How & when did you start becoming self-aware as a leader?  Why did you make a commitment to pursue leadership coaching?  What are your strengths & weaknesses? How did you develop your intellectual curiosity?  What has been one of your biggest challenges you've had to overcome as a leader?  What is your personal leader development program?   If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/.   To get more information on homeschooling, visit our sponsor's page at www.ClassicalConversations.com/gibbens

Lauren-Grace (LG) joins the show to share her unique journey of becoming a 4'11” 105 lb Muay Thai fighter. Her dream was to go to West Point, be a cadet and then serve her country. Her plans changed when her acceptance was pulled by DoDMERB due to an outpatient kidney surgery she had at the age of three. Gritman and LG discuss how she dealt with this dissapointment, how she was able to move on, and her positive approach to life. Lots of great grit lessons in this episode. Listen to learn why she has adopted the motto of "Get your ladder!" Episode Sponsor: Turtle Box Audio Poncho Outdoors Lauren-Grace Pannell Feedback/Sponsor Opportunities/Guest Ideas: chris@gritmenclub.com Gritmen Show

Ryan speaks with Ty Seidule about his book Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause, Henry Flipper and the less-told story of the aftermath of the Civil War and slavery in America, the importance of choosing carefully who to commemorate, how to grapple with challenging family history, and more.Ty Seidule is a retired United States Army brigadier general, the former head of the history department at the United States Military Academy, the first professor emeritus of history at West Point, and the inaugural Joshua Chamberlain Fellow at Hamilton College. He has published numerous books, articles, and videos on military history including the award-winning West Point History of the Civil War. Ty graduated from Washington and Lee University and holds a PhD from the Ohio State University. Ty's work can be found on his website: tyseidule.com.

EPISODE #889 THE BRAIN PHONE PROPHECY Richard welcomes a data analyst and writer who cautions that smartphone technology might soon be directly implanted in the brain. GUEST: Dr. Scott Snair has nearly twenty years of experience using and teaching data analytics, technology, research, and writing. His books have been published in 10 languages throughout the world by publishers including Penguin Random House, McGraw Hill, and Adventures Unlimited Press. Scott maintains his certification as a data-privacy engineer with the IT professional association ISACA. He holds a Ph.D. in higher education management from Seton Hall University and a B.S. in management from West Point, where he was president of his class. WEBSITE: https://scottsnair.com BOOK: The Brain Phone Prophecy: Stop Corporations and the Government from Inserting a Smartphone in Your Brain SUPPORT MY SPONSORS!!! COPY MY CRYPTO Discover how over 2,800 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal. "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does." Gain Access for just $1 CopyMyCrypto.com/Richard THE DEAD FILES PODCAST Physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America. The Dead Files is your paranormal investigation podcast. Listen to The Dead Files wherever you get your podcasts. SUBSCRIBE TO STRANGE PLANET PREMIUM https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Sam and Lorenzo nerdout about tee ball and baking then they get into growing up in Cygnet, playing sports, bailing hay, having a twin, high school sports, getting recruited to play football, almost going to West Point, playing college football at Findlay, coaching with his brother, figuring out what to do after college, getting hired at Perrysburg, alot of school, coaching football at Perrysburg, becoming the head coach at Eastwood high school, and so much more!

Kamala Harris will speak at West Point's graduation. Scott Shannon, Legendary DJ Interview: Mark and Scott talked about immigrants being moved into Scott's backyard. They also talked about how young DJ's had to work their way up to working NYC.

What are some more things you can learn? Have you been thinking about the ways you can top others, maybe improve things on their stuff? If you keep in your linear thought process, you will stay stuck.#RickJordan #Podcast We Meet:Episode References: Elon MuskPinterestFacebookSamsungiPhoneConnect:Connect with Rick: https://linktr.ee/mrrickjordanConnect with Guest: Universal Rate & Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/allinwithrickjordanSubscribe & Review to ALL IN with Rick Jordan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickJordanALLINAbout Guest: Randall is the COO of Phunware, a publicly-traded technology company in Austin, TX. Prior to Phunware, Randall led over 40 angel investments and deployed over $60M across 14 companies as a venture capitalist. Randall is a co-founder and Managing Partner at TEXO Ventures where he focused on tech-enabled health services and he is the sole founder and Managing Partner at Novē Ventures where he focuses on companies leveraging blockchain technology. Prior to venture capital, he led the Central Texas Angel Network to become one of the most active angel networks in the country. Randall also founded and launched Texas Venture Labs (TVL) at UT. Randall was a Captain in the US Army and is both Airborne and Ranger qualified. He served over six years on active duty and deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was awarded two Bronze Stars for actions during combat. Randall holds a BS from West Point and an MBA from McCombs. He is also a Kauffman Fellow and co-founder of The Crypto Watch and Watchers Eye, organizations dedicated to helping educate others on not only blockchain but also personal and professional development.

Thursday is here and we're ready to hit the ground with you as we talk about Kia's EV leasing strategy as well as a White House meeting with Toyota, and a trend from recent college grads that should have the Auto Industry's attention. As Kia of America awaits its 2024 completion of retooling its West Point, GA factory to produce its new EV9, the company is talking about its plans to increase its reliance on EV leasing , from 15 to up to 40%, to capitalize on the $7,500 federal incentive for electric vehicle customers.Current EV6 and Niro are shipped from S. Korea along with the EV9 to be released later this yearFed credit has a provision that allows the $7,500 to be used as a discount off an EV's price rather than as a tax credit avoiding the ‘made in America' battery qualification until 2032The EV9 will cost just under 80k, the programs limitHousehold income limit is still 150k single and 300k jointBenchmarked on a Telluride's depreciation: 80k new, 19% depreciation, 14,800, monthly pmt 411.11 plus interest and tax. Minus 7500 discount, 14,800 - 7500 = 7300  $202 mo payment plus interest and taxWhite House senior adviser John Podesta recently met with Toyota officials and confirmed that the automaker is now fully committed to electrification, aiming for 1.5 million EV sales per year by 2026.Podesta told a Reuters roundtable, "I think they're going to stick with plug-in hybrids for a while, maybe longer than some of the other companies but they're fully now committed under their new leadership to electrification,"Last month, Toyota announced plans to introduce 10 new battery-powered models, targeting sales of 1.5 million EVs annually by 2026They currently have only three battery models on the market and sold fewer than 25,000 worldwide last yearA new report from college and new-grad career site, Handshake reveals that Gen Z college graduates are prioritizing stability over big tech companies, as ZERO major tech firms are featured in the top 10 preferred employers. Instead, Gen Z is focusing on organizations like Raytheon, Nike, and Toyota, indicating a shift in job preferences amid tech layoffs.Christine Cruzvergara, Handshake's chief education strategy officer told CNBC that the graduating class is “prioritizing stability, and they're quite turned off by the volatility they've seen in the news around Big Tech,” she continues,“They're gravitating toward companies that offer solid benefits, career pathing and a level of stability they've been looking for.”Top 10 are: Raytheon, Nike, Toyota, Lockheed Martin, Chevron, Capital One, Morgan Stanley, Boeing, Bank of America, NASAThere is also a broad increase in students willing to move to areas that provide opportunitiesGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

In this episode Courtenay invites former lieutenant colonel and battalion commander to discuss why he left the military with less than a year till his retirement. His is truly a story of inspiration, integrity and moral courage. They discus how major events during the time he's served have led him to question the narratives he once believed and shift his worldview  Brad Miller is a West Point graduate and former lieutenant colonel in the US Army. He was a battalion commander in the 101st Airborne Division at the time the covid-19 vaccine mandate was implemented. He was relieved of command for refusing to comply. He subsequently resigned altogether from the Army, leaving after 19 years, 3 months, and 15 days of active service. Twitter: @BradMiller1010 IG: @Brad_Miller1010 Medium: medium.com/@bradmiller10 Substack: bradmiller10.substack.com ————————————————— Disclaimer: this is intended to be inspiration & entertainment. We aim to inform, inspire & empower. Guest opinions/ statements are not a reflection of the host or podcast. Please note these are conversational dialogues. All statements and opinions are not necessarily meant to be taken as fact. Please do your own research. Thanks for watching! ————————————————— Join us at Rebels for a C.A.U.S.E - June 3rd & 4th in Nashville, TN - https://www.rebelsforcause.com Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/KineticCourtz TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@CourtenayTurner Instagram: https://instagram.com/kineticcourtz?utm_medium=copy_link Telegram: https://t.me/courtenayturnerpodcastcommunity Read some of her articles: https://www.truthmatters.biz Listen to &/or watch the podcast here! https://linktr.ee/courtenayturner Support my work & Affiliate links: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/courtzt https://zstacklife.com/?ref=COURTENAYTURNER FOX N SONS Coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com Promo Code: CTP The wellness company: https://www.twc.health/?ref=UY6YiLPqkwZzUX Enroll link: https://app.sharehealthcare.com/enroll? Referral code: courtz Www.HolyHydrogen.com Discount code: UPRISING144K LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/pages/free-gift-with-purchase?rfsn=6999587.ebab27&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=courtenayturner&utm_campaign=agwp&utm_content=&utm_term=&rfsn_cn=EXCLUSIVE%20GIFT%20FOR%20COURTENAY%20TURNER%27S%20COMMUNITY Ignite Sales: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/29887/KVR3yvZo Mindset workshop: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147526145/KVR3yvZo Critical thinking trivium method: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147486641/KVR3yvZo Solutions webinar: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147492490/KVR3yvZo Richard's GTW freedom vault: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147506649/KVR3yvZo https://www.universityofreason.com/a/29887/KVR3yvZo ©2023 All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, John Plumstead and Frank Scappaticci, seasoned partners at Gray Line Investments, discuss the emerging trends in commercial real estate that investors should be aware of in 2023. They also delve into the impact of technology on the commercial real estate market, the key factors to consider when evaluating a potential investment, and risk management strategies. John and Frank also share a story about a challenging deal and how their backgrounds as West Point graduates and Army Football team captains influence their approach to commercial real estate investing. They provide advice for new investors looking to break into the market and discuss how to build and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders. They also talk about how investors should adapt their strategies to ensure success in the current economic climate and share their goals for Gray Line Investments.

Anthony Butler is the founder of the digital marketing agency Can-Do Ideas and the creator of the Primal Storytelling™ content system. He is the author of Primal Storytelling, Marketing for Humans, and is a highly regarded expert in brand storytelling and digital marketing. Anthony graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the US Army Ranger School. He is a combat veteran and commanded an infantry company in Iraq during the invasion of Baghdad. He is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt and currently resides in Montana with his wife and two sons.Click here to subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast to save time and effort.SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEPrimal StorytellingAnthony Butler

Description: Major Mark Owens from United States Military Academy Admissions office explains the admissions process and what military students should think about when considering West Point. This episode was made possible thanks to the Spouses of JB MDL (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) http://www.jbmdlspouses.org/   Show Notes: https://www.westpoint.edu/ https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program https://youtu.be/Xc2RuwdAehM   Bio: Major Mark Owens MAJ Mark Owens currently serves as the Southeast Regional Commander of Admissions at the United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY. His responsibilities include the recruitment, evaluation, and yield of all applicants from MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, and DC. His previous assignments include duty as a Company Commander and Engineer Operations Officer for U.S. Army Africa in Vicenza, Italy as well as a Company Executive Officer and Platoon Leader for 25th Infantry Division in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He has also served time in Ethiopia, Senegal, Ghana, Thailand, South Korea, and the Philippines on peacekeeping operations. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Yale School of Management, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri Institute of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy. MAJ Owens is happily married to his wife, Michelle, with three children, Cole, Cora, and Juliette.

Today Laura and Kevin talk with Pulsar Security's Patrick Hynds and Duane Laflotte about how Denmark's welfare state created a surveillance nightmare. They also get into data breaches, defensive computing, cybersecurity and movie classics such as Sneakers, Hackers, WarGames and Groundhog Day. Patrick Hynds is the CEO and Founder of DTS and Pulsar Security. He is a recognized technology leader with expertise in Microsoft technologies, software development, network architecture, and enterprise security. Patrick has spent two decades as a Microsoft Regional Director, frequently speaking at technical events throughout the world, and is a graduate of West Point and a decorated Gulf War veteran.Duane Laflotte is Chief Technology Officer of Pulsar Security. He works to resolve complex technical issues for the team and its partners. Duane is an expert technologist in the areas of cryptography, exploit development, networking, programming, and enterprise data storage. 

Thomas Hand, a graduate of West Point and a successful businessman, joins DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett on the latest episode of Giving Ventures to talk about the unique grant program he created using DonorsTrust. The program, facilitated by DonorsTrust, awards grants to those preserving historic sites across the country — sites that tell the […]

In this week's Horns of a Dilemma, Maj. Ben Griffin, the Chief of the Military History Division at West Point, discusses his new book, Reagan's War Stories: A Cold War Presidency. In the book, Ben tells three stories about United States President Ronald Reagan, the President who ushered in the end of the Cold War. The book touches on Reagan's relationship with many writers and figures from pop culture, including writer Tom Clancy. In part of this episode, Griffin discusses the relationship between the two and how President Reagan saw Clancy's book, Red Storm Rising, as a credible war game that influenced his negotiations with Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev over nuclear weapons. Griffin also touches on how Clancy's books, including The Hunt for Red October, shaped his own life.

Sophie Hilaire | My Journey Part 2 Sophie Hilaire grew up in a very strict household. These challenging years caused her to push herself constantly and she later set out on trips to Peru and elsewhere to find healing. Sophie is a former U.S. Army ordnance officer who graduated West Point and later deployed to Afghanistan in 2012-2013. She holds a Guinness World Record for the 'Fastest marathon in full military uniform' while raising funds for veterans with traumatic brain injuries, she's ran the Boston Marathon, has summited Mount Everest and Denali in Alaska, and traveled to North Korea to compete in the Pyongyang marathon, among many other things. Sophie transitioned out of the Army and then received her MBA from Wharton. She's traveled North America in her van-while advising Fortune 100 clients as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company. She's constantly working on herself, while also helping others in their own journey. Guest Link: https://www.free-rein.co _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #SophieHilaire #trauma #mountainclimbing #myjourney #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary #sophiehilairemyjourneypart2 Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Mentors4mil Shop: https://www.youtube.com/c/MentorsforMilitary/store Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiehilaire

Elliott Bay, on Puget Sound in the state of Washington, extends southeastward between West Point in the north and Alki Point in the south. The city of Seattle was founded on the bay and the city now surrounds it completely. The bay has served as a key element of the local economy, enabling the Port of Seattle to become one of the busiest ports in the United States. The first navigational light at Alki Point was a kerosene lantern hung on the side of a barn in the 1870s by the property owner. Alki Point Lighthouse, Washington. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. The Lighthouse Board eventually recognized the need for something more substantial, and a lens lantern was installed on a wooden post at the point. In 1913, the present lighthouse building was completed. It consists of a 37-foot-tall octagonal brick tower attached to a fog signal building. Two residences were also constructed for the keepers and their families. The two keepers' houses at Alki Point. The station was automated in 1984, and the principal keeper's quarters became the home of the commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District. Today, Coast Guard Auxiliarists provide public tours on most Sunday afternoons between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. Debra Alderman serves as the Coast Guard Auxiliary's project officer for public tours at Alki Point Lighthouse. She has also been instrumental in outreach events for the Auxiliary across South Seattle. A fourth-order Fresnel lens on display inside the lighthouse. Information on tours at Alki Point Lighthouse Facebook page for Alki Point Lighthouse Email address for information on Alki Point Lighthouse

Katie joined West Point inspired by the service of her father and her grandfathers. Katie had a strong work ethic and a structured and disciplined childhood. She participated in athletics and was academically challenged in highschool. Katie was prepared for the tangible rigors of West Point, but initially struggled to build a community to sustain her at the Academy. Katie learned to build and invest in the people around her while at West Point and it has paid great dividends ever since. Katie continues to build teams and to serve her community. From serving as a Quartermaster in Germany supporting the Warfighter in Afghanistan and Iraq, to serving in the Maryland National Guard in support of soldiers deploying abroad, to serving as an Oncology Nurse at John Hopkins. This is her story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

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The MAP boys were honored to sit down with Lt. General (Retired) Bob Caslen and Dr. Mike Matthews to discuss the important role that character plays in our lives. Among the many topics discussed were character as a "toolbox" of attributes that is a great "multiplier of talent" and predictor of great leadership. The co-authors of "The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity" also discussed: the reason they decided to write the book, what to do when there is a default in character, what makes up character, how to build character, the importance of trust in leadership and many other great topics.General Caslen is a United States veteran, who served in the US Army for 43 years. He was appointed the 59th superintendent at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was also selected to be the 29th President of the University of South Carolina. Some of the highlights from his highly decorated military career include Chief of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq, where he served as the senior military commander in Iraq after the drawdown of US and allied forces in 2011. You can learn more about General Caslen on his website.Dr. Matthews is a Professor of Engineering Psychology at the United States Military Academy. Dr. Matthews has done extensive research on character and grit, including work with Angela Duckworth in researching the cadets at West Point. Dr. Matthews has authored over 250 scientific papers and is the author of the highly acclaimed book, "Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War."General Caslen's website: www.robertcaslen.comFor comments and questions: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netFor Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net Don't forget to grab your 20% off discount at MindVue by using the code MA20 in the promo box during checkout.

The regular season comes and goes so quickly. One day you're reading pre-season All-America lists and coordinating layers of cold weather gear in your team colors for the home opener, and then the next thing you know its Senior Day. Time flies when you're having fun. This season has been a joy. While some teams will take the field for the last time this weekend, for many others this week presents an opportunity to continue living the dream with their teammates. D-Fly and Dixie are here to preview the best of these games for you. One of those key matchups takes place on Friday night when Army hosts Boston U. in a Patriot League showdown, and head coach Joe Alberici of the Black Knights sits down with Mark and Dan. They talk about a wide-range of subjects, including the weather-related time change of the Army-Navy game, replacing an incredible Class of 2022, early recruiting period for the academies, working at West Point, a case for multiple Patriot teams in the NCAA tournament and much, much more. In a South-inspired Give & Go, the fellas talk with this week's episode sponsor, Dr. Larry Parker, about certain things that make the South such a unique place.

Dr. James S. Robbins, IWP Dean of Academics, gave a lecture on "The Myths and Realities of the 1968 Tet Offensive" at IWP's campus in Reston, VA on April 13, 2023. This lecture is part of the Asia Initiative Lecture Series, organized by IWP's China/Asia Program. About the Lecture: Most of what Americans have heard about the Tet Offensive is wrong. That the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces were handily defeated was considered immaterial by the press; that it could mount attacks at all was deemed a military triumph for the Communists. This persistent view of Tet is a defeatist storyline that continues to inspire America's foreign enemies and its domestic critics of the use of force abroad. James S. Robbins provides an antidote to the flawed Tet mythology still shaping the perceptions of American military conflicts against unconventional enemies and haunting our troops in combat. In his re-examination of the Tet Offensive, Robbins analyzes the Tet battles and their impact through the themes of terrorism, war crimes, intelligence failure, troop surges, leadership breakdown, and media bias. The result is an explosion of the conventional wisdom about this infamous incident, one that offers real lessons for today's unconventional wars. Without a clear understanding of these lessons, we will find ourselves refighting the Tet Offensive again and again. About the Speaker: Dr. James S. Robbins is a national security columnist for USA Today and Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council. Dr. Robbins is a former special assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and in 2007 was awarded the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award. He is also the former award-winning Senior Editorial Writer for Foreign Affairs at The Washington Times. His work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and other publications. He appears regularly on national and international television and radio. Dr. Robbins holds a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and has taught at the National Defense University and Marine Corps University, among other schools. His research interests include terrorism and national security strategy, political theory and military history. Dr. Robbins is the author of five books, including The Real Custer: From Boy General to Tragic Hero, This Time We Win: Revisiting the Tet Offensive, and the critically acclaimed Last in Their Class: Custer, Pickett and the Goats of West Point. Purchase Dr. Robbins' book, "This Time We Win: Revisiting the Tet Offensive": https://www.amazon.com/This-Time-Win-Revisiting-Offensive/dp/1594036381 ***Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academic-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=18

About this episode:  The United States Military Academy has a long and distinguished history. Established in 1802, its stated mission continues to be “to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.” Six decades after its creation, that mission took on new and unusual interpretation, for their country was at war with itself. All too often, fellow alums and classmates - all trained on the west bank of the Hudson River - were pitted against one another. This is the story of one prominent class that found itself caught in that tragic dilemma. This is the story of the West Point Class of 1846. ----more----   Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode: Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson George B. McClellan Richard Delafield Zachary Taylor Winfield Scott Cadmus M. Wilcox   For Further Reading: The Class Of 1846: From West Point To Appomattox - Stonewall Jackson, George McClellan And Their Brothers by John C. Waugh   Get The Guide: Want to learn more about the Civil War? A great place to start is Fred's guide, The Civil War: A History of the War between the States from Workman Publishing. The guide is in its 9th printing.   Producer: Dan Irving    

West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi shares historical information about the city and the yard sale happening 4/29/23.

In this episode I speak with a childhood friend who is a West Point graduate and most recently served as an Executive Officer in the US Army. We discuss a variety of topics related to his military career and the overall role of the US armed forces. See below for a rough outline of our conversation: 3:00 – Will's decision to join the military and his early career 20:00 – The Afghanistan withdrawal and being enlisted during COVID 40:00  – Reflecting on Will's career and view of US military role 50:00 – Partisanship & the military's independence from domestic politics 1:07:00 – Progressive changes/accommodating transgender soldiers 1:13:00 – Ukraine, China and our future role in the region 1:39:00 – Adapting to climate change and Will's future Army plans

https://nutrientsurival.com Here's something that I guarantee will make you squirm. When I graduated West Point in 1991, only men could serve in the Army's combat arms. That's infantry, armor, field artillery, air defense artillery. No one really asked about the reasons why because to me, to us, it all seemed pretty obvious. These roles in combat arms often had physical requirements that were beyond the strength of your average woman. Yes, there are exceptions, but I'm sorry. Men are typically physically stronger than women. And beyond that, the idea of sending women to a combat zone where they could be taken prisoner by an immoral or evil enemy like Al Qaeda or the Taliban and be subjected to sexual abuse at best and tortured to death at worst and then have them sent back home in body bags, it wasn't a very appealing idea. I mean, we know what these guys are capable of doing. We know what our enemies are up to. Have we already forgotten the beheadings? So that said, let me turn the tables on you for just a minute. This will be interesting. I wonder if it's time to require all women to register for the draft as well. Now hear me out. Today, despite all the progress women have made, there is still no requirement to sign up for the Selective Service. It is only a requirement for biological males to do so. In fact, even trans women have to register for the draft. Those are that were born male, but transition gender. And the opposite does not apply. So again, it is biological males sign up for the draft. Now, maybe this is a completely philosophical question anyway. As we all know, we have an entirely volunteer armed force. And we haven't used the draft since the Vietnam War. We are spreading ourselves thin across the globe as the world's police force. We're depleting our munitions stockpiles, and we can't make enough to get them back into shape. We're handing out our military equipment to bad actors like the Taliban and even new friends like Ukraine. It's just like candy at a parade. And we're facing waning recruitment numbers with tens of thousands of unfilled roles. So all this coupled with a very real threat of fighting on multiple fronts, it's very likely, be it with China over Taiwan, Russia over Ukraine, North Korea over South Korea, or Iran over Israel. I don't know where it will happen, but something will happen. I mean, what more of a threat do we need to justify opening up the draft to all able-bodied Americans? Maybe at the same time, we should even increase the draft eligible age as well. We are living longer, you know. Currently it caps at 25. Maybe we should take it to 30, who knows? Now, if you're still with me and you know me at all, you probably know that what I'm saying is just to make a point. To tell you the truth, I don't want to see women drafted. And that's because I don't want to see my daughter sent over to a foreign land to die for a dirty politician. And I don't want to see my son sent over for that reason either. War is hell. And it doesn't matter what sex your birth certificate says you are when you have a bullet through your chest or you get your legs blown off or your face is burned down to the bone. In all cases, the outcome is the same. And for many, it ends in a black body bag. No, I think we keep it just the way it is. Call me old fashioned. Call me whatever you want. I think it's great if women want to join the combat arms. I think it's great if they want to volunteer. I think it's great if they can get through ranger school. I think it's great if they can get through Seal school, through BUDS. And I know it's just a matter of time before someone worthy, someone worthy does. Don't change the standards. I guarantee you that a woman that is trying to break the barrier to get through seal school, buds, they don't want your charity. And they would appreciate if you kept the standards high. #militarylife #armylife #marinelife

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In this episode, Pat & Kylene Terhune and I have a discussion around WHY and HOW they have been working to recover their relationship after Kylene was betrayed by Pat after the discovery of his decade long pornography/cyber-sex addiction. Pat and Kylene shared their individual stories in separate episodes, Episode 77: “You're Betrayed, What Now?” with Kylene and Episode 78: “You're Addicted to Pornography, What Now?” with Pat. Patrick & Kylene Terhune live in Dayton, Ohio. They have one son, Keegan who is a freshman at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.    They co-host the RecoverU Podcast and are passionate about helping those who have been betrayed and couples who want to heal and recover their relationship after pornography addiction.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Pat and Kylene: Kylene on FB @KyleneTerhune RecoverU Podcast on all Podcast Platforms  Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com This episode was streamed LIVE into the “You're Blank, What Now?” Podcast with Marci Nettles Facebook Page.  The video of this interview can be watched there.  

Michael Ventura is the founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that works with some of the world's largest brands, organizations, and startups. He is also a board member and advisor to several organizations, including Behance, The Burning Man Project, and The Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. As if that weren't impressive enough, he also owns a globally recognized design store in New York's West Village and is a visiting lecturer at institutions like Princeton University and the United States Military Academy at West Point. In this podcast episode, Michael shares his experience as an entrepreneur, how he spends his precious time, and why his calling is helping other people overcome the obstacles in their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

http://nutrientsurvival.com It's not every day that you get a chance to speak to a former Russian codebreaker, but that's who we have with us today in Lee, the Cold War Prepper. He runs a YouTube channel, is a member of a lot of different preparedness groups, has been a civil servant for his entire life, and he's here today to talk to us a little bit about some of the things that we're all scratching our heads on these days. So Lee, it's great to have you, and I appreciate all the great promotional support in the background there. Shameless plugs. Oh, shucks. Yeah, it's there. -Yeah. -In all my videos. -Awesome. -Welcome. -Well, thank you. Yeah, man. Definitely. Let me start with this. Someone who is fluent in Russian. You know, you don't meet folks like that every day. My roommate at West Point actually took Russian. But you've been a student of Russian strategy and tactics since, well, probably back Cuban Missile Crisis time. And in fact, it was your career for 20-something years and maybe even beyond that. You were with the Army Security Agency, Military Intelligence, and you had to have some pretty unique perspectives on what's happening today over in Russia and Ukraine. So do you want to talk a little bit about prepping for food prepping and planning? You talk about, like, first, you need to make sure you're the scenario, like what's happened and then the timeline for how long it's going to be or, like, where you are in the timeline. So can you give our audience a little bit of that perspective of mentality on how you approach prepping?" Sure. So let's take a look at my life. So, you know, back in 1963, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, we had lifeboat rations and we had spam and a couple of other things, you know, canned dried beef. So that didn't become that much of an issue. But later on, back in the '80s, we had in the '70s started out with Mountain House. You now had a source of food company where you get some freeze-dried foods that would last you twenty-five years shelf life. So what I say is when do we anticipate whatever event is going to happen to happen? If you think you have a long time between now and when the event's going to happen, freeze-dried foods make the best sense because they're going to have a long shelf life. Then question number two becomes one of how long is the event itself and its total effects going to last? Okay, if we say that we're going to suffer an EMP and it's going to take down 90 percent of the US and we have two years' worth of seeds stored and we have two years' worth of freeze-dried food stored. But this event's going to last five years. We're not going to survive through it because we're one year short of covering that devastating time. So we've got to say we have to have enough so we can survive through that entire devastating event until it comes back to normal. And so then that tells you how much you need to get prior to the event. The longer time you have, the less money you spend, the more you can accumulate over time. If it's a very short horizon, if you think that World War III is going to happen before the end of the summer, then there's another triangle I use. And on the top, you've got time. Over here, you've got cost. And over here, you've got quality. Okay, so if you want it fast and cheap, it's going to be low quality because you can only have two of the three points at one time. If you want it fast and good, it's going to cost you a lot of money. It's not going to be cheap. If you want it inexpensive and good quality, then it's going to take you a long time to acquire it. So that's the basis I use for anything I do as far as planning food. And that is how much time do I have until the event? How long will the event last? And then what can I do to fill those gaps where I need to have my food?  @ColdWarPrepper  #prepping #prepper #russiaukrainewar

Fred Wellman is a Senior Advisor to Voters of Tomorrow, an organization dedicated to building political power for Gen-Z. He's also an Army combat veteran, a West Point and Harvard graduate, a former republican, the former Executive Director of the Lincoln Project, and the host of the podcast On Democracy.  Fred was on the show back in 2021, and you can find that interview here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Payleitner spent a decade in major market advertising on Michigan Avenue in Chicago writing and producing commercials for Corona, Kroger, and Midway Airlines (with Mike Ditka.) He also led the creative team that named SunChips. Following God's clear call, Jay spent two decades as freelance radio producer working with Josh McDowell, Chuck Colson, TobyMac, Bible League, National Center for Fathering, and others. Most notably, Jay has written more than 25 books including What If God Wrote Your To-Do List?, 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, and Don't Take the Bait to Escalate totaling more than a half-million copies sold. He has been a guest multiple times on The Harvest Show, Moody Radio, and Focus on the Family. Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in St. Charles, Illinois where they raised five awesome kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood. Track him down at jaypayleitner.com.Rae Anne Payleitner grew up as the youngest of five, with four older brothers, to authorJay Payleitner and his wife Rita in St. Charles, Illinois. She loved growing up in the chaos of a close, large family - taking the lessons of her siblings and parents with her into the world as she attended the the United States Military Academy at West Point, lived for four years in Dublin, Ireland, and returned home to the suburbs of Chicago where she now works as a strategist for a technology company. If Rae Anne isn't spending her time 7 chasing around her nieces and nephews, she is writing, listening to Pat Hughes on Cubs Radio, or being just the right amount of competitive at Bar Trivia.https://jaypayleitner.com/ https://twitter.com/jaypayleitnerhttps://www.facebook.com/jaykpayleitner?ref=mf

Patrick Hynds is CEO and Founder of DTS and Pulsar Security, Patrick is a recognized technology leader with expertise in Microsoft technologies, software development, network architecture, and enterprise security. Patrick has spent two decades as a Microsoft Regional Director, frequently speaking at technical events throughout the world, and is a graduate of West Point and a decorated Gulf War veteran. Duane Laflotte is Chief Technology Officer of Pulsar Security. He works to resolve complex technical issues for the team and its partners. Duane can frequently be found at the bleeding edge of emerging technology and believes that continually feeding curiosity results in prolonged growth and creative solutions to complicated challenges. He is an expert technologist in the areas of cryptography, exploit development, networking, programming, and enterprise data storage. As an industry leader, Duane has worked with a wide array of Fortune 500, government, and military organizations – such as Disney, Bank of America, the FBI, SOCOM, DARPA, and the NHL – as a solutions architect, red team lead, and pre-sales engineer. Scott Schober is a #cybersecurity​ and wireless technology expert, author of Hacked Again and Cybersecurity is Everybody's Business, host of 2 Minute CyberSecurity Briefing video podcast and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems who appears regularly on Bloomberg TV, Fox Business & Fox News, CGTN America, Canadian TV News, as well as CNN, CBS Morning Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Blaze, WPIX as well as local and syndicated Radio including Sirius/XM & Bloomberg Radio and NPR. Subscribe and follow: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Podcasts: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/70626340/ Amazon Music Podcasts: https://scottschober.com/wp-content/u... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqx... Twitter: @ScottBVS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_schober/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snschober​ Website: www.ScottSchober.com

Patrick Hynds is CEO and Founder of DTS and Pulsar Security, Patrick is a recognized technology leader with expertise in Microsoft technologies, software development, network architecture, and enterprise security. Patrick has spent two decades as a Microsoft Regional Director, frequently speaking at technical events throughout the world, and is a graduate of West Point and a decorated Gulf War veteran. Duane Laflotte is Chief Technology Officer of Pulsar Security. He works to resolve complex technical issues for the team and its partners. Duane can frequently be found at the bleeding edge of emerging technology and believes that continually feeding curiosity results in prolonged growth and creative solutions to complicated challenges. He is an expert technologist in the areas of cryptography, exploit development, networking, programming, and enterprise data storage. As an industry leader, Duane has worked with a wide array of Fortune 500, government, and military organizations – such as Disney, Bank of America, the FBI, SOCOM, DARPA, and the NHL – as a solutions architect, red team lead, and pre-sales engineer. Scott Schober is a #cybersecurity​ and wireless technology expert, author of Hacked Again and Cybersecurity is Everybody's Business, host of 2 Minute CyberSecurity Briefing video podcast and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems who appears regularly on Bloomberg TV, Fox Business & Fox News, CGTN America, Canadian TV News, as well as CNN, CBS Morning Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Blaze, WPIX as well as local and syndicated Radio including Sirius/XM & Bloomberg Radio and NPR. Subscribe and follow: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Podcasts: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/70626340/ Amazon Music Podcasts: https://scottschober.com/wp-content/u... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqx... Twitter: @ScottBVS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_schober/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snschober​ Website: www.ScottSchober.com

This week on Veterans Radio join host, Dale Throneberry, and his guests authors Bob Woolsey and Mark Benvenuto as we take a humorous look at their outrageous antics while attempting to serve our country. We all knew guys like these when we served. Many provided the comic relief we needed. We loved them then and we still do. BOB WOOLSEY – “THE GENERAL'S BRIEFER” A hilarious story based on the two year military experience of Bob Woolsey at the Pentagon. After ROTC, a Fulbright Grant to Germany, and law school, Bob finally enters the Army at the height of the Vietnam War. He is a klutz who, with a little brains, makes it through Basic Infantry Training, and is lucky enough to be assigned as an Oral Briefing Officer to the General Staff. His only duty is to announce the ultra–Top Secret world news every morning, from the hush–hush “Black Book.” He takes us through his personal hell at Fort Benning to his eventual triumph as the favorite newscaster to the Chief of Army Intelligence.  MARK BENVENUTO – “TWISTED TALES FROM VMI” Mark Benvenuto takes a humorous irreverent  look back at his four years at The Virginia Military Institute. “The West Point of the South” From the preface:” A word or two of caution, dear reader: This is a compilation of stories of times at VMI, a little college in Lexington, Virginia with a big foot print. Plenty of folks have written some memoir of their college years, but this is probably very different precisely because VMI is very different from most other schools. That can be a source of great pride or eternal puzzlement, depending on you point of view, and how sober you are when discussing it”

After graduating from West Point (where I'm pretty sure Doug was the #1 ranked cadet in our class in physical fitness, which is incredible, but I couldn't get a straight answer from Doug on that fact), Doug commissioned as an infantry officer, graduated from Ranger School, and then went on to leave at several different levels at home and in combat.  Doug was awarded multiple Bronze Star medals, including one for Valor that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld presented in 2011. In addition to being the Managing Principal for Cushman and Wakefield in Dallas, Doug also leads their Military and Veteran Programs. As you will see, it's no surprise that Doug has been trusted with significant leadership responsibilities at such a young age.  His mindset is something we can all learn from.  We dive into how we has dealt with moments of failure and setbacks, key habits he focuses on for self-leadership, his top leadership principles, and much more.  As a book recommendation, Doug also mentioned Patrick Lencioni's book The Motive.    

David Chiappinelli: Bella's Bakery - the Secret Recipe Dave's older Brother and Lacrosse Coaches were instrumental in inspiring him to apply to West Point. The physical and academic rigors of West Point put a lot of stress on Dave, but his family and the lacrosse community helped keep him motivated and focused. Dave graduated from West Point as an Armor Officer and served in South Korea and at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington state. Dave was medically separated from the military in 2004 and returned to New York to work in the finance industry. Dave was successful in finance for 17 years before striking out to start a family owned and operated business. In 2021 Dave and his family started Bella's Bake Shop. Growing and learning about baked goods and small business operations together. This is his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to begin a new segment talking to moms and dads working in real estate!Today, Lori and Jason are delighted to introduce two wonderful dads in real estate, Paul Benshoof and Corey Lee!Corey Lee is the Principal of Residential Growth Properties LLC, a real estate investment brokerage in Washington DC. He has been actively involved in the real estate industry for nearly 25 years, and his company focuses on helping property owners unlock the value of their properties through zoning, entitlement, and redevelopment. He works closely with his wife, Bhavna, who runs her own successful real estate general contracting development and owners representation firm, and they live in the Forest Hills neighborhood of DC with their two youngest children, Sara and Ian, who are in middle and elementary school. While Corey and Bhavna met in grad school at UNC Chapel Hill, they still find a way to remain proud of their oldest daughter, Ida, who recently graduated from Duke, as a member of the Class of 2023. Corey earned his Political Science and Systems Engineering degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point and completed his JD and MBA in Real Estate Concentration at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Paul Benshoof is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Metropolitan in Northern New Jersey and has been with Keller Williams for eight years. Paul is a proud Scarlet Knight and studied economics at Rutgers University. He lives in Mount Olive, New Jersey, with his wife, Lindsay, and their three sons, aged 12, 10, and 3. Tune in to hear what Paul and Corey have to share about their lives as working dads in the real estate world!Show highlights:Corey discusses his introduction to working parenthood. (5:18) Paul shares what he enjoys most about being a parent working in the real estate industry. (9:58)Corey shares his experience of being a parent in real estate. (11:12)How Paul managed to remain consistent with his work when his children came into his life. (17:43)The experiences and supports that were helpful for Corey when he became a working parent. (20:09)Paul talks about the job he did while in high school and his first job after college and shares what he learned from doing them. (24:56)Corey shares what he learned when his dad turned down an economically viable business opportunity to spend more time with his family. (30:32) The skills Paul and Corey gained from being parents that are helpful in their current roles in real estate. (33:44) (35:25)Corey explains how he would have benefited from having had a business coach. (36:02)Corey's tips for people in a business partnership with a partner or spouse. (38:50)Changes in the real estate industry that could affect working parents. (40:33)Links and resources:Residential Growth Properties LLCCorey Lee on LinkedInKeller Williams Metropolitan Northern New JerseyPaul Benshoof on LinkedInIf you'd like to participate in the conversation at the Mindful Return Working Parents Group Network Learning Collaborative, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnRecommended books:The Power of Ambition by Jim RohnThe Awakened Family by Shefali TsabaryRelationships to Infinity by Jason LevinThe...

Mitch Mason serves as the FCA Football Chaplain at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is responsible for the spiritual and character development of the team.  Before arriving in Chapel Hill, Mitch was the Associate Pastor of FreeWay Church in Clemson, SC. He was a Campus Minister at Clemson University and served as a mentor with Clemson Football in the TigerHood program. He received his biblical education at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Masters in Theological Studies. He is an ordained Reverend and previously served as a telephone crisis counselor and suicide prevention counselor at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay where he also worked with Sexual Assault Services. From 1993-1996, Mitch was a four year starter at cornerback for Missouri Western State University where he became a two-time All American that held the school record for interceptions (16) upon graduation. After attending some NFL Free Agent camps, Mitch finished his football career in the Arena League. He later coached Arena Football and also coached at Army in West Point, NY in 2009. In 2014, Mitch was inducted into the Missouri Western State University Hall of Fame. A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, Mitch attended Suncoast Community High School. He and his wife Chondra have been married for 21 years and have two teenagers: Sydney and Riley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chefranjohn/support

“We were able to take the technology associated with blockchain and cryptocurrency and use that as a fundraising mechanism, initially, to help support cannabis operators.”  -Greg Anderson, USMA ‘92 Both 1992 graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Greg Anderson and Charlie Uchill came together to create CeresCoin, a financial services company for the highly regulated legal cannabis industry. Ceres is a blockchain compliance and transparency solution that provides a peer-to-peer methodology for conducting secure, auditable, financial transactions. As CEO, Greg brings leadership experience from his time in the military and over 20 years in the real estate development industry. With a background in alternative structured finance, Charlie brings his industry expertise to the Ceres team as COO. In this episode, we discuss: The development of a financial services platform that bridges the gap between two highly regulated spaces—cannabis and blockchain How Greg and Charlie worked with the SEC to become a regulated security The challenges Ceres faces due to the uncertainty in both the crypto and cannabis industries How Ceres is a unique solution for a significant problem in a growing $70 billion industry Greg and Charlie's goals for Ceres Greg and Charlie explain how choosing to become a regulated security before it was the industry standard, although a long and difficult process, was the right path for Ceres. They also share how they are raising awareness about their business and how it is the perfect solution for both cannabis companies and crypto investors. We were inspired by the tenacity Greg and Charlie demonstrated while building their company in a space surrounded by a lot of uncertainty and admire their growth and success. Connect with Greg and Charlie: Greg's LinkedIn Charlie's LinkedIn CeresCoin If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can join our supportive community and get started today. Subscribe and help out the show: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify & Stitcher Leave us a 5-star review! Special thanks to Greg and Charlie for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01