Podcasts about xviii airborne corps

On this episode of the #FORSCOM Frontline we talk with LTG Greg Anderson, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general. We talk about his new campaign plan and what that means for the Corps warfighting mission.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the ninety-seventh episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by COL Ricky Taylor, the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guest is the Commanding General for XVIII Airborne Corps, LTG Gregory Anderson.    The XVIII Airborne Corps was founded in January of 1942 just five weeks after the US entered World War II at what was previously called Camp Polk (what would become Ft. Johnson). They saw extensive service during World War II, throughout much of the various conflicts of the Cold War, Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm, and in support of the Global War on Terror. The corps is designed for rapid deployment anywhere in the world and is referred to as "America's Contingency Corps." They have the Hollywood call-sign of “Sky Dragons” or simply as “Dragon” and the motto of “All the Way.”   In this episode, we provide a comprehensive overview of warfighting in large-scale combat operations (LSCO), highlighting lessons learned from division and corps-level training, planning, and execution. A key focus is the importance of mastering the fundamentals—fieldcraft, tactical movement, and field maintenance—particularly at the platoon through battalion level. Leaders discuss the tension between prioritizing high-end, division-level collective training and maintaining basic soldier tasks. Another major theme is the underutilization of the military decision-making process (MDMP), especially the lack of commander involvement and the widespread tendency to skip or rush through key steps such as wargaming and time horizon management. The discussion emphasizes that MDMP is not just a staff exercise; it is a leadership-driven process that must be rehearsed and refined to achieve synchronization and shared understanding across formations.   Additional topics include sustainment operations at scale, the role of the corps in shaping the deep fight and enabling the division's close fight, and the enduring value of reconnaissance across all echelons. The episode critiques assumptions that technology can replace people, stressing instead that tools should enhance—not substitute—human decision-making. Best practices highlighted include commanders conducting and attending rehearsals using real planning products, emphasizing command-to-command dialogue, and enforcing the disciplined use of planning and training management tools such as the 8-step model. The episode concludes with a call for leaders to think creatively, embrace simplicity in execution, and invest in building resilient, cohesive teams. Ultimately, success in LSCO hinges not just on equipment or doctrine but on disciplined training, adaptive leadership, and a relentless focus on fundamentals.   Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to check-out XVIII Airborne Corps' social media pages, their handles are ‘XVIII Airborne Corps' on Facebook, ‘18airbornecorps' on X, and ‘18thairbornecorps' on Instagram as well as LTG Anderson's previous episode as the CG for 10th Mountain Division, episodes fifty-six of ‘The Crucible.'   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Send us a textIn this special episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss one of the most significant structural changes to the airborne community in decades. With 22,000 paid parachutist positions on the table for reclassification, LTG Anderson explains the data-driven process behind the decision, what it means for readiness, and how the Army is adapting to modern operational demands.They explore how emotional reactions to change can cloud understanding, why building consensus through transparency and method matters, and what this transformation says about leadership in complex organizations. Whether you're a paratrooper, a leader managing change, or someone passionate about the future of the force, this episode offers a rare inside look at how the Army balances tradition with transformation.A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind. Visit ROGER today! 

Hold on tight, this episode is a whirlwind of data-infused targeting, intel, and logistics. Joe O'Callaghan joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to discuss the Department of Defense's Maven Smart System. Maven was first developed to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to help speed intelligence analysis, but has since been applied to targeting, logistics, and even disaster relief. Joe, as the former Chief of Fires in the XVIII Airborne Corps, was one of the key architects of the system. He is the perfect guest to describe the digital and procedural nuts and bolts required to make the Maven Smart System work. Their conversation also touches on the trail-blazing development process and the kind of leaders required to drive such innovation.

It's Friday, July 26th, A.D. 2024. This is The World View in 5 Minutes, written by yours truly and heard at www.TheWorldView.com. Filling in for Adam McManus, I'm Ean Leppin. Hope emerging in Indonesia International Christian Concern, or the ICC, reports that residents living near the Tesalonika Church in Indonesia rioted and demanded that the church cease its worship activities. The footage of the rioters went viral on social media this week. A representative of the church stated that the church had been gathering inside a home because their lease for their previous place of worship had expired. Churches that meet in larger cities in Indonesia can generally worship openly; however, churches in smaller villages are increasingly challenged, threatened, and attacked. The ICC goes on to say, “Muslims are increasingly leaving Islam to follow Jesus, and devoted Muslims are taking notice. At the same time, religious tolerance is increasing in Indonesia and some churches are finally gaining approval to construct their own buildings after years and even decades of waiting.” Please pray to praise God for the growth of Christianity in Indonesia and to give boldness and strength for those who continue to face persecution. Jesus prayed for the church in John 17:16-19: “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.” Pro-life groups branded terrorists? Are pro-life Americans and groups branded as terrorists by the US Army? In a word … yes. Lifenews.com reported that journalist Sam Shoemate exposed a terrorism briefing held at Fort Liberty where they listed several pro-life organizations as terrorist organizations. Shoemate posted this on X on July 10th. They specifically named US Right to Life and Operation Rescue as terrorist organizations. The military facility has since recalled the slide that was in the presentation and revised it. In their own post on X, they said, “After conducting a commander's inquiry, we determined that the slides presented on social media were not vetted by the appropriate authorities, and do not reflect the views of the XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, the US Army or the Department of Defense. These slides will no longer be used, and all future training products will be reviewed to ensure they align with the current DoD anti-terrosism guidance.” Ted Budd, a senator from North Carolina, issued a letter in response on July 12th, saying, “The Army must fully renounce this attack on pro-life Americans and conduct a full investigation to ensure similar materials aren't being used at other installations.” It has been revealed that these slides have been in use for the past 7 years at Fort Liberty. Articles of impeachment filed against Kamala Harris WGN News reports that six Democrats have joined House Republicans in voting to condemn the Biden administration and Vice President Kamala Harris in her role as US border czar. Earlier this year, GOP Lawmakers impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his failure to secure the border. Representative Andy Ogles from Tennessee has filed articles of impeachment against Harris. In an interview with Fox News Representative Ogles said this. CLIP: "We have a crisis…failure" Ogles goes on to say that this is not only his duty, but that time is also of the essence! CLIP: "I have an oath…if you will" Romans 13:1-2 says, “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.” First US House member to deliver floor speech using AI voice clone As reported by AP News, a rare neurological disorder called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, or PSP, took the voice of Representative Jennifer Wexton from Virginia. A new AI technology made it possible for her to speak before the House on Thursday! Rep Wexton spoke as a voice for other people with disabilities during Disability Pride Month. She also became the first House member in history to speak using an AI clone of her own voice. Here is part of her statement. CLIP: "I also never…so much more" Boy in foster care allowed to stay with disabled brother Finally, reported on Good news network.org, Dawson and his older brother Dalton were two brothers who were in the foster system together. Staying together was very important to Dawson because his brother Dalton has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, is non-verbal, and a quadriplegic. Keeping them together in the adoption process would be very challenging! But thanks to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a couple from Florida, and the grace of God, the boys are now together and in a new home with a loving family. That couple is Steven and Robbin. Robbin says that she couldn't have asked for better sons. She says, “Dawson is the person he is because he got the opportunity to keep his brother. It's half of him-that's his heart.” As for Dawson, he wants to grow up to be a doctor so that he can take care of people that have needs similar to that of his big brother. Close And that's The World View on this Friday, July 26th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldView.com. Or, get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

//The Wire//1830Z July 11, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF:  CHINESE ACTIVITY INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE TAIWAN STRAIT. CONTROVERSIAL ARMY TRAINING PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS GROWING CONCERNS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-France: A fire broke out in the spire of Rouen Cathedral in Normandy yesterday evening. The cause of the fire within this 12th century cathedral remains unknown.Far East: Chinese activity in the Taiwan Strait substantially increased overnight. 66x PLA aircraft and 7x PLAN vessels were reported to be operating in the area by Taiwanese forces. AC: This is a significant increase in one day's observed PLA activity, with some sources claiming it's a new record for the number of PLA aircraft observed in single day.South Pacific: Conflict and civil unrest reignites in New Caledonia as demonstrations against French forces increase. Riots have increased over the past few days in response to a police shooting on the outskirts of the capitol of Noumea.-HomeFront-North Carolina: Controversy has erupted following a training event at Fort Bragg (currently named Fort Liberty, due to the revisionist name-change DoD policy). Leaked images of Powerpoint slides used during the training event indicate that units are labeling peaceful pro-life groups as terrorists, not just “extremists” as they were previously categorized. The leaked training product makes many false claims, and is directly hostile towards Constitutionally protected activities such as peaceful protests, picketing, etc.Following this controversy, an official statement by the XVIII Airborne Corps (posted on the Fort Liberty Facebook page) has disavowed the training product and the ideology contained on the slides. However, as these slides came from the unit responsible for installation access and security, it is not clear as to if gate guards were using this guidance to conduct unlawful, ideologically-motivated searches, flag certain license plates in their databases, or otherwise commit other Constitutional violations. It is also not clear as to if military law enforcement were using this guidance in the gathering of intelligence on US Persons as defined by EO 12333 or DoD Regulation 5240.01, which specifically states that Defense personnel “may not investigate U.S. persons or collect or maintain information about them solely for the purpose of monitoring activities protected by the First Amendment or the lawful exercise of other rights secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States.”-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Many may not see the value in the significance of a Powerpoint presentation that was prepared by a random soldier, and already disavowed by higher leadership. However, this scandal is par for the course with regards to the recent ideological indoctrination that has run rampant through the military over the past few years. As the election creeps closer, and the inevitable militarization of our nation's Capitol comes to fruition during this time, it would be wise to consider the atmospherics of how soldiers in some units view Constitutionally protected rights.Though this specific situation is a somewhat minor case study and must be treated as such, in a larger sense this is not an isolated incident. In all likelihood these highly controversial Powerpoint slides are probably a holdover recycled from the “Extremism Standdown” that swept through the DoD a couple of years ago. As a reminder, this was an 8-10 month training campaign to push the one-sided idea that most conservative ideas are extremist in nature. Whether this latest anti-conservative, anti-American scandal is representative of an escalation of official DoD policy remains to be seen, but this indoctrination would hardly be surprising at this point….the jump from labeling peaceful American citizens as “extremists” to labeling them as “terrorists” seems to have occurred

Lt. Gen. Donahue is the 39th Commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps and brings unparalleled experience from his extensive deployments and leadership roles, including his command of the 82nd Airborne Division and pivotal positions in NATO and Joint Special Operations. His journey from West Point graduate to overseeing operations across Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, North Africa, and Europe provides insights into modern military strategy and leadership. CSM Barker, the Corps Command Sergeant Major since August 2023, has a storied career spanning from rifleman to senior enlisted advisor. With numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and a breadth of experience across various infantry and airborne units, CSM Barker offers a unique perspective on soldiering, resilience, and the evolution of combat tactics. In this episode, we discuss their leadership philosophies, the challenges of modern warfare, and the future of military operations, and how they have shaped and been shaped by their extraordinary careers in service to the nation.

The Commander of the entire Canadian Military joined me for a crucial discussion about Mental Health, and culture in the CAF. General Wayne Eyre has committed to clean up the culture in the CAF. We had a heartfelt conversation about how things were, how they are, and how they need to be. Please share your thoughts on our conversation, and PLEASE help to save lives by sharing this episode. Wayne Eyre - Wikipedia Eyre was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 1988.[3] In 1993 Eyre, who was a captain at the time, was deployed to Croatia as part of the United Nations Protection Force. He took part in Operation Medak Pocket in which he commanded a reconnaissance platoon, which witnessed the aftermath of ethnic cleansing in the village of Lički Čitluk.[9] He became commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 2004.[10] He went on to become commander of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in 2009 and,[3] after that, Deputy Commanding General of Operations for the United States Army's XVIII Airborne Corps in 2012, in which role he was deployed to Afghanistan.[10] He was appointed General Officer Commanding 3rd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force West in 2014.[10] In May 2018,[11] Eyre became the first non-American to serve as deputy commander of the United Nations Command in South Korea.[11][3][12][13] He was succeeded by Vice Admiral Stuart Mayer of the Royal Australian Navy in June 2019, and returned to Canada as Commander Military Personnel Command.[14] On July 12, 2019, it was announced Eyre would be appointed the commander of the Canadian Army, effective from August 20.[14][15] Eyre was appointed acting chief of the Defence Staff on February 24, 2021, following the stepping aside of Admiral Art McDonald pending an investigation by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service.[16][17][18] He was promoted to full general on August 13, 2021[19] and appointed as the official Chief of Defence Staff on November 25, 2021.[20] Eyre was made a Commander of the United States' Legion of Merit on April 24, 2021.[4] He had previously been appointed as an officer of the American order while a brigadier-general in 2015 and,[21] in 2020, was awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster (second award) to the Legion of Merit.[22] On March 15, 2022, Eyre, along with 313 other Canadians, was banned from entering Russia, in protest of the Government of Canada's opposition to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[23] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tango-romeo/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tango-romeo/support

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the forty-nineth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guest is the Commanding General of United States Army Forces Command, General Andrew Poppas.   Forces Command is the largest United States Army command and provider of expeditionary, regionally engaged, campaign-capable land forces to combatant commanders. FORSCOM trains and prepares a combat ready, globally responsive total force in order to build and sustain readiness to meet combatant command requirements. The vision of Forces Command is to provide combat ready and globally responsive total Army forces that are well led, disciplined, trained, and expeditionary that will win in a complex world. Its organizations are expeditionary, campaign focused, and tailorable to provide combatant commanders the required capabilities to be decisive across the range of military operations. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “Freedom” and the motto of “Freedom's Guardian.”   General Andrew Poppas is the 24th commander of United States Army Forces Command at Fort Liberty, N.C. A native of Wisconsin, General Poppas graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned in 1988. He spent most of his career within XVIII Airborne Corps as well as numerous years on the joint staff.   In this episode we discuss warfighting, building lethality, and combat readiness of our formations. Specifically, we look at how = adopting a “fight tonight” mindset while simultaneously keeping an eye towards modernization will enable us to win the next fight. Combat training centers are critical for building lethality into our formations; leaders develop critical skills as they work through the friction of simulated combat. An area that is incredibly difficult, but equally important for leaders is master, is shifting from focusing “down and in” to “up and out” to assist your higher headquarters as well as adjacent unit coordination.   GEN Poppas states that his predecessor, GEN Garrett, identified that a gap in the Army's preparations for large scale combat operations was preparing squads and platoons to win their first fight by getting back to the basics. He hopes that in his tenure the Army can collectively better prepare for transitions between phases of operations through staffs identifying multiple planning horizons. Battalions and brigades must become more predictable, synchronize operations across warfighting functions, and set the conditions for subordinate units to succeed.   Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to check-out FORSCOM's social media pages, their handles are ‘U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)' on Facebook, ‘FORSCOM' on X, and ‘US Army FORSCOM' on Instagram.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue returns to the show to continue his previous conversation with Joe on culture and leadership. In this episode, they discuss:What LTG Donahue has learned since his last appearance on the podcastHow the culture of the 82nd Airborne Division held up during the evacuation of AfghanistanFour reasons leaders need to focus on physical fitnessThe importance of innovation in today's ArmyWhat LTG Donahue is reading right nowTips for successful communicationLieutenant General Christopher Donahue currently serves as the 39th Commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, and Ft. Liberty, NC. Prior to assuming command of the corps, LTG Donahue served as the Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division.LTG Donahue's other assignments include Commander, NATO Special Operations Component and US Joint Special Operations in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, Deputy Director for Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism, J-3, for the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C., Commandant, US Army Infantry School and Director of the Soldier Lethality Cross Functional Team, and Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 4th Infantry Division.LTG Donahue has led Soldiers at all levels in Airborne, Ranger, Light and Mechanized units, to include service with 3 divisions, the 75th Ranger Regiment and USASOC. He has deployed 20 times in support of operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, North Africa, and Eastern Europe, to include; Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Atlantic Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, Operation European Assure, Deter and Reinforce, and in support of the Sudan crisis.His formative and key, Army and special operations, assignments include Director of Operations, Joint Special Operations Command, and 16 years in various USASOC organizations, first as a platoon leader, then as a troop commander, squadron commander, and finally as a brigade commander.LTG Donahue is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, and was commissioned in 1992. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Naval War College, and the US Army War College Fellowship at Harvard University.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Connect Leadership With Action Across Distributed Formations With Mustr by Adyton. Mustr is your digital knife-hand for daily and rapid personnel accountability, real time response data visibility, and automated reporting. Learn more about what Mustr can do for your formation here! My favorite coffee is veteran-owned Alpha Coffee and I've been drinking it every morning since 2020! They make 100% premium arabica coffee. Alpha has donated over 22k bags of coffee to deployed units and they offer a 10% discount for military veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers! Try their coffee today. Once you taste the Alpha difference, you won't want to drink anything else!  Learn more here.   

For review:1. US CENTCOM X:09 Mar- U.S. and Coalition forces downed a total of at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles between 1600-2030 (local time). U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, departed Joint Base Langley-Eustis en route to the Eastern Mediterranean less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea. Besson, a logistics support vessel, is carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies.2. US Army 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) will construct Joint-Logistics Over the Shore pier. The JLOTS military purpose: It allows a heavy force to be moved from ship to shore without the benefit of a modern deepwater port. 3. When Ramadan arriving (10 Mar) and no Hostage deal- will IDF begin operations in Rafah.4. Strong potential for (future) IDF incursion into Southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.5.  UK to Provide Large Numbers of First Person View Drones & Loitering Munitions to Ukraine.6. V-22 Osprey Fleet flying again (08 Mar).7. F-35A (variants) are now nuclear-capable fighters.

This week, Bonnie is joined by none other than Lieutenant General Chris Donahue, Commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss innovation, AI ethics, and leadership in military operations. He shares his insights on empowering soldiers through collective experimentation, bridging generational tech gaps, and developing and sustaining AI-driven systems. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the transformative tech culture in today's military. TIMESTAMPS: (3:03) Exciting potential of emerging technologies on a global scale (5:30) How to bridge generational tech gaps in military ops (10:35) Why experimentation is key to funding military innovation (12:44) This training tool changed the leadership game (17:49) Algorithms vs. AI (19:29) Balancing ethics and speed in AI (23:49) Must-read books to stay ahead of the tech curve (27:47) Why it's your moral responsibility to make your people great LINKS: Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the forty-first episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by CPT Benjamin Malcolm of 1-509th IN (OPFOR) on behalf of the Commander of Operations Group. Today's guest is the Deputy Commanding Officer – Operations for the 82nd Airborne Division, COL Andrew Saslav, All American 07. COL Saslav was the COG from 2021-2022 and the commander of 11th DTG  (OPFOR notional higher headquarters).   The 82nd Airborne Division specializes in joint forcible entry operations via vertical envelopment, both airborne and air assault, into denied areas with a U.S. Department of Defense requirement to respond to crisis contingencies anywhere in the world within 18 hours. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “All American” Division and the motto of “In Air, On Land.”   In this episode we discuss how airborne forces would be utilized at the commencement of large-scale combat operations. Specifically, we look at how Airborne forces allow the US Army to set conditions for follow-on operations to meet national objectives anywhere in the world. The individuals that become paratroopers are some of the most versatile, capable, and lethal lightfighters in the world that pride themselves in seizing the initiative and aggressively bringing the fight to the enemy on the complex, dynamic modern battlefield. GEN McGavin, the longest serving CDR of the 82nd ABN said, “You show me a man willing to jump out of an airplane and I'll show you a man that will fight [and win] for his country.”   An interesting point that is discussed is that previously the DoD's took for granted that the US would have air supremacy immediately, but lessons from Ukraine has forced the DOD to reevaluate this concept. The 82nd ABN operates under the premise that they will conduct a JFE into a contested environment to seize a key piece of terrain and establish a lodgment for US forces. This can only be done during a set time window along planned air corridors secured through joint suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) assets.    Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to check-out XVIII Airborne Corps' social media pages, their handles are ‘82ndAirborneDivision' on Facebook, ‘82ndABNDiv' on X, and ‘82ndairbornediv' on Instagram.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Bill is joined by Stu Velasco and Zach Popp of The Boardwalk Podcast (also hosted by Kyle Reynolds who couldn't make it, shoutout Kyle Reynolds) to discuss the trials and tribulations of their time in service to the U.S. during the long war.About the guestsStu, Zach, and Kyle met in 2016 while working in the Kandahar Intelligence Fusion Cell (KIFC) at TAAC-S. Stu was the Uruzgan Provincial Analyst, Zach the Kandahar Provincial Analyst, and Kyle the Political-Military (Green and White) Analyst. They created The Boardwalk Podcast in May 2021. Support their show here — and check out their recent episode with Bill here.Stu Velasco Stu joined the Army as an All Source Intelligence Analyst in 2011 and upon completion of Airborne school was assigned to 1st BN, 3rd SFG at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), North Carolina. Stu deployed to Afghanistan 3 times, supporting SOTF-E, SOTF-NE, and SOTF-A operations in Afghanistan. After leaving the Army in 2016, returned to Afghanistan as a contractor, providing intelligence support to conventional operations at Kandahar Airfield and FOB Lightning in Paktiya. He switched contracts in late 2017 to a Forward Supporting Engineer role providing training and upkeep with intelligence systems (mainly Palantir) with Special Forces, Rangers, and conventional forces throughout Afghanistan until March 2020.Zach PoppZach joined the Army as an All Source Intelligence Analyst in 2008 and was assigned to XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Zach deployed to Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq with XVIII Airborne Corps in 2010 in support of Operation New Dawn. Upon redeployment, he was assigned to I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Zach left the Army in 2015 and went to Afghanistan in 2016 as a contractor, providing intelligence support to Train, Advise, Assist Command-South and TF Warhawk at Kandahar Airfield. 

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the thirty-fourth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guest is the Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division, MG Christopher LaNeve (All American 06). He was previously the Commander of Ops Group from 2015 to 2016.   The 82nd Airborne Division was founded after the American entry into World War I in August 1917 as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. They were redesignated as an airborne division in February 1942 have taken part of every conflict since WWI with the exception of the Korean War. The 82nd Airborne DIV is an airborne infantry division of the U.S. Army specializing in joint forcible entry operations via vertical envelopment, both airborne and air assault, into denied areas with a U.S. Department of Defense requirement to respond to crisis contingencies anywhere in the world within 18 hours. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “All American” Division and the motto of “In Air, On Land.”   In this episode we discuss what an airborne infantry division needs to not only survive but succeed on the modern battlefield, conducting large scale combat operations. All American 06 frames the conversation by highlighting the importance of the training offered at the three Combat Training Centers as well as the training that is required to ensure that the Army is prepared to fight and win on tomorrow's battlefield. Divisions can prepare their brigades to a fair degree of readiness through their intensive training cycles but simply cannot train a brigade combat team plus attachments against a free-thinking opposing force to scale in time and space. The CTCs are where our Force is able to test new tactics, techniques, and procedures in a realistic operating environment.   XVIII Airborne Corps, their higher headquarters, had tasked 82nd ABN to structure itself and then test it as a unit under the ‘Division of 2030' concept. The division has restructured itself where the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery (DIVARTY) is the brigade headquarters for each of the field artillery battalions within the division as well as the 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade is the brigade headquarters for each of the brigade support battalions. This has allowed the Division to focus on “push” style logistics instead of “pull” style logistics that were common over the last twenty years supporting the Global War on Terror. The testing has identified that the DIVARTY needs a BSB itself just like the traditional infantry IBCTs. The Division has also been able to test their mobile assault command posts, making them not only more robust but streamlining to being smaller in-size while being more mobile and thus more survivable. All American 06's goal: “Uncomfortably light, increasingly lethal” for his formations. His guidance to company through brigade commanders on their command posts has been: Must have both a digital & analog common operating picture Must establish & maintain communications Employ effective & timely joint fires Goal of displacing in under five minutes   Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to check-out XVIII Airborne Corps' social media pages, their handles are ‘XVIII Airborne Corps' on Facebook, ‘18airbornecorps' on X, and ‘18thairbornecorps' on Instagram.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Welcome to the latest episode of The LoJo Show!  On this episode, LoJo and Jeff Worthington from CrowdStrike discuss a wide range of topics centered around cybersecurity, AI, transitioning service members into the cyber industry, and more!  Key Points and Timestamps: Introduction Discussion about the journey veterans undergo after leaving military service. The role of the cybersecurity industry in aiding this transition. How veterans can make a mark in the cybersecurity domain. Timestamp: [00:00:00 - 00:51:57] Main Content Cheap Route Concerns: The dangers of opting for cheaper solutions in cybersecurity and the risks of things slipping through the cracks. Timestamp: [00:51:58 - 00:52:16] Importance of Training: The need to educate people, especially decision-makers, about the nuances of cybersecurity. Timestamp: [00:52:16 - 00:53:09] Vendor Solutions: The challenge of vendors overselling their solutions and the importance of asking the right questions. Timestamp: [00:53:09 - 00:53:26] Personal Experience: Jeff shares his personal journey from the military to the cybersecurity industry, emphasizing the ever-evolving nature of the field. Timestamp: [00:53:26 - 00:55:00] Identity-Based Attacks: The shift from malware attacks to identity-based attacks and the importance of securing one's identity. Timestamp: [00:56:05 - 00:57:24] Password Management: The challenges of maintaining unique passwords for different services and the risks associated with password breaches. Timestamp: [00:57:56 - 01:00:36] Remote Management Software: The rise in breaches involving remote management software and the importance of being cautious with unknown tech support. Timestamp: [01:01:32 - 01:02:54] Credit Protection: Jeff's advice on freezing one's credit to prevent unauthorized access and potential financial harm. Timestamp: [01:03:51 - 01:04:54] Closing Remarks Timestamp: [01:05:10 - 01:06:05]   About Our Guest: Colonel (Retired) Jeff Worthington, Public Sector Executive Strategist, sits on the Public Sector Industry Business Unit at CrowdStrike where he provides strategic advisory services related to enterprise cybersecurity solutions for Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local, Higher Education and Healthcare. Prior to joining CrowdStrike, he served as the Chief Information Officer for the Joint Special Operations Command and Deputy Director of XVIII Airborne Corps' Project Ridgway. This capped a career of uniformed federal service spanning 30 years installing, operating, maintaining and defending our Nation's most vital information network across the globe. He has extensive experience leading cyber, IT, network and communications teams at all levels of military service across the DoD and within both conventional and Airborne Special Operations units from the foxhole to the White House. His leadership and executive operational experiences include Information Security, IT governance & strategy, network/systems operations, and implementation/integration of robust enterprise systems and services.   Contact Info: Jeff's LinkedIn Jeff's Employer - CrowdStrike Our LinkedIn Our Sponsor - Black Rock Engineering & Technology    If you want to come on the show, connect with us on our social media or email us officiallojoshow@gmail.com!    Stay safe and stay secure!  

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the thirty-first episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guest is the Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps, LTG Christopher Donahue.   The XVIII Airborne Corps was founded in January of 1942 just five weeks after the US entered World War II at what was previously called Camp Polk (what would become Ft. Johnson). They saw extensive service during World War II, throughout much of the various conflicts of the Cold War, Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm, and in support of the Global War on Terror. The corps is designed for rapid deployment anywhere in the world and is referred to as "America's Contingency Corps." They have the Hollywood call-sign of “Sky Dragons” or simply as “Dragon” and the motto of “All the Way.”   In this episode they discuss the evolution of training to ensure that the U.S. Army is prepared to conduct large scale combat operations across multiple domains. We discuss some of the modernization efforts that XVIII ABN is undergoing as well as the skillsets required at the tactical level to be a learning organization. Leaders must strive to not only meet the challenges today but anticipate the challenges of tomorrow and this requires leaders to shape their organizations in the following ways: Must be able to adapt and integrate. Must be able to understand your environment. Ability to utilize data in all its waveforms. Employ the various forms of mass across multiple domains. Leaders at echelon must strive to set the conditions for success for their subordinate commands. In layman's terms, we want to ensure that your people are provided an unfair advantage over their opponent. Common leader habits, regardless of echelon: show-up everyday & compete; build resiliency in yourself & your team; and disciplined initiative.   Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to check-out XVIII Airborne Corps' social media pages, their handles are ‘XVIII Airborne Corps' on Facebook, ‘18airbornecorps' on X, and ‘18thairbornecorps' on Instagram.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

This week, Bonnie Evangelista sits down with Bill Wilder, NCOIC for XVIII Airborne Corps Data Activities, to talk about the importance of bottoms-up military innovation. They talk about the current pipeline for soldier-oriented ideas and how it connects end-users with the resources needed to bring projects to life. Tune in to explore the world of military innovation and the vital role it plays in enhancing our defense capabilities. TIMESTAMPS: (2:49) Connecting end users to money and authorities (4:26) Why soldier input is vital (10:30) How to leverage funds for rapid change (11:52) Why Minimum “Valuable” Products are key to focused execution (13:09) Getting buy-in from Commanders (18:17) XVIII Airborne Corps' approach to change LINKS: Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-wilder-a87399177/ Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/

We unveil the remarkable insights of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and its renowned Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP), straight from an insider who ran the gauntlet, MAJ Brian Thorson.  The SAMS program is dedicated to educating and shaping the future leaders of our Armed Forces, Allies, and Interagency partners. The graduate-level programs are designed to foster agile and adaptive leaders who excel in critical and creative thinking, solving operational and strategic challenges.MAJ Thorson is currently assigned to the Commanders Action Group, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Liberty, NC.  He commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in 2009 from the University of Connecticut first assignment was Walter Reed Army Medical Center as a Medical Surgical Nurse.  Next, he served as the Assistant S4 and S4 with the 212th Combat Support Hospital. Later, Brian served as the Commander for 67th Forward Surgical Team (Airborne). Next, he was the Chief of Operations for 212th Combat Support hospital before serving as the Commander for HHC, 30th Medical Brigade. Brian then served as the S3 for 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion. After completion of the Logistics Captains Career Course, Brian served as the Deputy Surgeon for 3rd Special Forces Group. Following graduation from Intermediate Level Education from the Command and General Staff College and Advanced Military Studies Program from the School of Advanced Military Studies, Brian was a Strategic Planner in the USASOC G5. Brian most recently served as the Executive Officer for 261st Multifunctional Medical Battalion.  Brian graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in 2009. In 2020 he earned a Masters of Arts in Operational Studies from the Command and General Staff College and in 2021 he earned a Masters of Arts in Military Operations from the School of Advanced Military Studies. MAJ Thorson deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2019 and has multiple rotations through countries in Africa and Europe.  His military education includes: Basic Officer Leaders Course; Airborne School; Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Course (SERE-C); Theater Sustainment Planners Course; Security Cooperation Planners Course; Plans, Operations, Intelligence, Security, and Training Course; Joint Medical Planners Course; Joint Medical Planning Tool Course; Logistics Captains Career Course; Command and General Staff College; Advanced Military Studies Program; and NATO SOF Medical Planners Course. MAJ Thorson's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Field Medical Badge, Combat Action Badge, and Parachutist Badge. More Info on SAMS: https://armyuniversity.edu/CGSC/SAMS/SAMSBooks Referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Back-Napkin-Expanded-Problems-Pictures/dp/1591842697Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) DeLellis leads research focused on traumatic brain injury, including managing the longest continually running TBI surveillance project in the Special Operations community and co-authoring more than 30 articles on TBI in SOF. But in this episode we aren't here to discuss the research he's had success in, we're here to discuss the research he hasn't been able to get off the ground. On numerous occasions he has tried and failed to initiate research projects on nutrition for soldiers, and we brought him on to talk about why that might be. LTC (R) Delellis had a truly incredible career in the Army, with combat service in essentially every conflict the United States has participated in in the last four decades. He was on the ground in Operation Just Cause (Panama,) Operation Gothic Serpent (Mogadishu, Somalia), Operation Uphold Democracy (Haiti), Operation Deliberate Force (The Balkans), and eleven rotations in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. He entered active duty as a Private in 1983 and went on to serve as an Infantryman, Team Leader, Squad Leader, and Battalion Assistant Operations Sergeant for the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Hunter Army Airfield. From 1988 to 1998 LTC DeLellis served as a Team Member and Team Leader in the Army's Special Missions Unit at Fort Bragg, NC. Upon graduating from Physician Assistant School, LTC DeLellis served as the Battalion PA for 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry, 82nd Airborne division, and the Battalion PA for 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. From 2004 to 2014 he served as a Squadron PA, Family Medicine Clinic Supervisor, and Deputy Surgeon for the Army's Special Missions Unit. LTC DeLellis served briefly as the Deputy Surgeon for the XVIII Airborne Corps before moving back to USASOC as the Chief of Medical Training and the Deputy Command Surgeon. Today, DeLellis is the Executive Director of the Fort Bragg Research Institute, a program of The Geneva Foundation, where he continues his important work supporting the operational needs of the warfighter. Learn more about the Fort Bragg Research Institute here Learn more about the North Carolina Center for Optimizing Military Performance (NC-COMP) here We discussed some DoD obesity data which can be found here We also discussed comparisons in obesity rates between branches which can be found here

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the twelfth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guests are the division liaison officer from 3rd Infantry Division, MAJ Joe Laplante and the armor-mechanized team's commander, CPT James Corino. The armor-mech team that supported 1/82 ABN was Team Cronos, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.   The 67th Armor Regiment has the honor of being one of the oldest armor units in the U.S. military as they were first formed in 1929 as the 2nd Tank Regiment (Heavy) and redesignated as the 67th Infantry Regiment (Medium Tanks) in 1932 and then became the 67th Armor in 1940. During WWII, they took part in the invasion and fierce fighting that followed for North Africa, Sicily, and then mainland Europe. Later they would take part in Operation Desert Storm followed by the various operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. The company team has the Hollywood call-sign of “Cronos” while the BN's call-sign is the “Hounds of Hell” and the ABCT's call-sign is "Spartans." The ABCT's motto of “Send Me” while the BN's motto is “Ready for War.”   For the rotation in question, Team Cronos supported the rotation by providing an armor-mech team to a light infantry brigade combat team in order to provide a highly lethal and mobile force, so as to facilitate winning engagements on any battlefield in any operational environment across the globe. Its effectiveness increases through the synergy of combined arms including M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks, M2A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, infantry, engineers, and support elements.   In this episode they discuss they the various nuances of effectively employing an armor-mech team as part of a larger light infantry task force and the massive learning curve for honing the light-heavy paradigm. The U.S. Army has only recently began task organizing light infantry BCTs from XVIII Airborne Corps with armor-mech teams again and so the Army is having to re-learn some of the fundamentals once again. Sustainment, logistics, and maintenance cannot be over emphasized. Having a liaison from the armor-mech team's division to the supporting light infantry BCT is definitely an identified “Best Practice.”   Part of S04 “Scouts Out” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please checkout our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today as we sit down with Chief Technology Officer of the XVIII Airborne Corps of the US Army, Jock Padgett. Jock's expertise in accessing and analyzing user data served as a fascinating launchpad for today's conversation about what kinds of technologies are being implemented within the Army. Tune in as he discusses how crisis responses are being refined, and what kinds of challenges they encounter when trying to promote new tools that support a more data-centric environment. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Today, Tyler chats with Lauren Hansen-Armendariz, a national security innovator and design thinking facilitator. Lauren recently concluded her service with the Army after nine years of active duty in the Army. Her last post was as the Innovation Officer within XVIII Airborne Corps, giving her a distinct perspective on the way the Defense department approaches innovation and technology use. In this episode, she opens up to Tyler about some changes, both tangible and philosophical, that she believes would serve both soldiers and the greater mission through boosting morale, increasing retention, and driving innovation at an unprecedented scale.Shameless plug - You're invited to our 2023 Offset Symposium on May 16 in Washington, DC. Get your tickets today!What's Happening on the Second Front:Dealing with ‘innovation fiefdoms' that often prevent scalingBecoming ambidextrous: Why we need to execute and invest in parallel Lauren's constructive criticisms for the Army Tips for empowering your team to drive innovation and retentionConnect with Lauren:LinkedIn: Lauren Hansen-ArmendarizConnect with Tyler:LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt Website: secondfront.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

MG Christopher C. LaNeve and CSM David R. Pitt, Command Team for the famed 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, sit down with SMA Tilley for an inside look into one of the U.S. Army's most storied divisions. The conversation offers insight into the “All-American” division's specialization of airborne operations and capability of deploying within 18 hours of notification in support of U.S. national interest. The mission of the 82nd Airborne Division is to, within 18 hours of notification, strategically deploy, conduct forcible entry parachute assault and secure key objectives for follow-on military operations in support of U.S. national interests. The 82nd Airborne Division is an active airborne infantry division of the United States Army specializing in joint forcible entry operations. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 82nd Airborne Division is the primary fighting arm of the XVIII Airborne Corps. The 82nd Division was constituted in the National Army on August 5th, 1917, and was organized on August 25th, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Since its initial members came from all 48 states, the unit acquired the nickname "All American," which is the basis for its famed “AA” shoulder patch. Your Next Mission® is a program initiative of the American Freedom Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to serving our Veterans and Families. Your Next Mission® video podcast with host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley features insightful conversation with subject matter experts from the military and civilian communities. It's a place where we can have frank and honest conversation, tackle the tough questions, share stories, and have some fun along the way. Want to watch more of our video podcast? Please scroll through our video library right here on YouTube at @yournextmission . You will have access to stories of Veterasn, Soldiers, Servicemembers, Non Profits, Leaders, at every level to include live videos shot on location. Or visit our website at yournextmission.org for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/support

   Dr. Caravalho received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Gonzaga University and his medical degree from the Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences. He completed an internal medicine residency and nuclear medicine and cardiology fellowships.    Dr. Caravalho served in several clinical roles and operationally as a medical officer in the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group; Joint Special Operations Command; 75th Ranger Regiment; U.S. Army Special Operations Command; and XVIII Airborne Corps. He also commanded the 28th Combat Support Hospital. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served as the senior medical officer for both Multi-National Force-Iraq and Multi-National Corps-Iraq. He also has been the Commander of Brooke Army Medical Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, both the Army's Northern and Southern Regional Commands, and the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (MRMC).     MG(R) Caravalho's culminating assignments on Active Duty were as Army Deputy Surgeon General and then as Joint Staff Surgeon, where he served as the chief medical advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  He currently serves as President and CEO of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF).     In this episode, Dr. Caravalho talks about his extensive experience in operational medicine in the Special Forces and in the 75th Ranger Regiment and how that prepared him to serve at the highest strategic levels in Military Medicine.  He reflects on his many commands and the lessons he's learned during his distinguished career.  He describes the importance of research within Military Medicine and the incredible accomplishments of the MRMC.  Dr. Caravalho provides a unique perspective of how Military Medicine needs to be able to function at the highest levels in a Joint Force environment where individual Services can't afford to operate within silos.     Dr. Caravalho also describes the mission and purpose of HJF and how the organization has been able to support Military Medicine in performance improvement, research, and innovation in ways that supplement the efforts of the Services. MG(R) Caravalho has had unique and interesting experiences during his distinguished Army Medicine career and beyond, and he shares important lessons learned and recommendations through engaging stories and personal reflection.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com                     Honoring Military Medicine's Past to Improve Healthcare's Future   The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine.   Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.   WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.         Follow Us on Social Media. Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

Join us for a chat with the Soldiers from FORSCOM's Best Squad as they prepare for the Army's Best Squad Competition. We talk about how they have built cohesion within their team; what they are doing to prepare; and what it feels like for them to represent FORSCOM, the XVIII Airborne Corps, and their Division -- the 101st Airborne Division -- at the Army-level.

On this week's edition of the Marne Report podcast, our special guest host, Sgt. Daniel Thompson, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs, learns about mold remediation with Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Buchanan, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison command senior enlisted leader, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Perez, a mold remediation specialist from 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat team. Take a listen on your favorite streaming platform today!

On this week's edition of the Marne Report podcast, Kevin learns all about the upcoming XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad competition, happening here on Fort Stewart July 25-29! To learn more, take a listen on your favorite streaming service!

Lt. Gen. (ret.) Ben Hodges holds the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He joined CEPA in February 2018. A native of Quincy, Florida, General Hodges graduated from the United States Military Academy in May 1980 and was commissioned in the Infantry. After his first assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in Garlstedt, Germany, he commanded Infantry units at the Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels in the 101st Airborne Division, including Command of the First Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2003-2004). His other operational assignments include Chief of Operations for Multi-National Corps-Iraq in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2005-2006) and Director of Operations, Regional Command South in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2009-2010). General Hodges has also served in a variety of Joint and Army Staff positions to include Tactics Instructor; Chief of Plans, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Aide-de-Camp to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps; Director of the Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the Joint Staff; Chief of Legislative Liaison for the United States Army; and Commander, NATO Allied Land Command (İzmir, Turkey). His last military assignment was as Commanding General, United States Army Europe (Wiesbaden, Germany) from 2014 to 2017. He retired from the U.S. Army in January 2018.

This episode of On Point features an interview with Chris Gaertner, Partner at Integrity Partners and Co-CEO and CFO of DHC Acquisition Corporation.Chris has 25+ years of experience in underwriting, advising, and mergers and acquisitions for some of the best technology companies in the world. He has been a lead advisor on over 100 equity and M&A transactions, including some of the largest deals in technology, and has led IPOs for companies such as Google and OpenTable. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Chris served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, and 1st Special Operations Command.In this episode of On Point, Chris Gaertner talks about how as a first generation American, he felt a need to serve the country. He discusses his experiences in ranger school and serving in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division. Chris also speaks about his passion for flying and diving that has continued to this day since his time at West Point. In addition, Chris provides insight on moving from the military to civilian life, and shares advice on how to make the transition to business successful.---------------“To be successful, not only in the military but also during transition out of the military to running a business, I would say that actually building your network outside of your day to day work is extremely important. And I can tell you it takes effort, but you get so much leverage from it that it pays back dividends very, very quickly." - Chris Gaertner---------------Episode Timestamps(02:15) Segment 1: AAR(02:39) Chris' experience at West Point(03:41) Handling flying and diving on top of everything at West Point(04:56) Other activities at West Point(04:03) Advice from Chris' personal experience(06:15) Chris' West Point mentors(08:08) Why Chris branched Infantry and 82nd(08:52) Chris' Army experience(11:08) Why Chris decided to transition from the Army(12:11) Segment 2: Sit Rep(13:30) Going to business school(13:48) Why investment banking?(16:41) Chris' most memorable transaction experiences(20:38) Transitioning into investment banking(23:05) Focusing on mobility, infrastructure and digital security at Integrity(25:47) Segment 3: The SOP(29:47) Daily work-life balance(31:51) Piloting his own plane(33:34) Leadership principles(36:38) Segment 4: Giving Back---------------LinksChris Gaertner LinkedInIntegrity PartnersWest Point Association of GraduatesOn Point Podcast

For many, Afghanistan and the lessons that should have been learned have been overshadowed recently by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. And as much as Ukraine deserves the attention of the world, national security professionals have a duty to learn as much as possible from the successes and failures of Afghanistan. To that end, A BETTER PEACE is extremely pleased to welcome Maj Gen Brian Mennes, the Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He joins Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to discuss his experiences in Afghanistan during his multiple tours in the theater. Tom and the general served together on three separate tours in Afghanistan and their conversation focuses on the wins that they achieved along the way along with the losses and the eventual fall of the Afghan government in August 2021.

Episode 96 continues our daily series of podcasts commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The series, which began with Episode 94: A Battle of the Bulge Primer, tells the greatest stories from the Ardennes Counteroffensive at the end of WWII and finds meaning in that struggle for Army leaders today. Matthew B. Ridgway, commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, is an under-recognized figure of the Allied response to the surprise German attack. In short order, he pushed his forces out into the line, absorbed unfamiliar infantry and tank divisions, and began a push south to "erase the bulge." This episode details Ridgway's leadership during that critical moment and places the airborne commander within the context of his day.   The 18th Airborne Corps podcast is the official podcast of the US military. We traditionally release new episodes every Tuesday. However, we're releasing a new episode of this short series on the Battle of the Bulge every day.  Please subscribe to the 18th Airborne Corps podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, or Apple Podcasts. The show, hosted by Joe Buccino and recorded on Fort Bragg, offers insight into historic events or news of the day. Please leave a five-star rating and review, as these help others find the program.

Col. Joe Buccino from XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg is going to join Spanky & Ice on #SGTSTIME tonight to talk about the Dragon's Lair Innovation Challenge! Listen in to hear the latest winners!

Last year, September 11th, 2019, the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, Lieutenant General Erik Kurilla, commander of the Fort Bragg-based XVIII Airborne Corps, delivered a message to the community and the Army. It was a speech about the lessons we've learned - and perhaps forgotten - from our National response to that tragedy.   Audio from that speech was posted online the next day. Tens of thousands have heard the speech since. Many people across the country have requested a copy of that speech (we are not releasing the speech in written form).   Today, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we're releasing that speech, titled "What We've Learned," in audio form for the 18th Airborne Corps podcast.   This is the official podcast of the US Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. We ask that you please subscribe to the program on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, or Spotify. Please tell others about the program and please leave a five-star rating and review, as these help others find the show.

“It was not possible to turn the country into a modern democracy, but creative diplomacy and force might have overcome terrorism", says the American statesman, Henry Kissinger, The Economist, August 25, 2021 Segment 1 : Military, security, US, NATO, allies : failures, lack of unity, purpose in the mission? Segment 2 : Who will fill the void after August 31st? Turkey, Russia, China, Iran, GCC Segment 3 : What are the threats? Is Democracy a mirage? Biography : Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges holds the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He joined CEPA in February 2018. A native of Quincy, Florida, Lt. General Hodges graduated from the United States Military Academy in May 1980 and was commissioned in the Infantry. After his first assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in Karlstadt, Germany, he commanded Infantry units at the Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels in the 101st Airborne Division, including Command of the First Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2003-2004). His other operational assignments include Chief of Operations for Multi-National Corps-Iraq in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2005-2006) and Director of Operations, Regional Command South in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2009-2010). General Hodges has also served in a variety of Joint and Army Staff positions to include Tactics Instructor; Chief of Plans, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Aide-de-Camp to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps; Director of the Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the Joint Staff; Chief of Legislative Liaison for the United States Army; and Commander, NATO Allied Land Command (İzmir, Turkey). His last military assignment was as Commanding General, United States Army Europe (Wiesbaden, Germany) from 2014 to 2017. He retired from the U.S. Army in January 2018. Previous episodes with Lt.General Ben Hodges : Episode 12 : NATO 2030 : https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/episodes/Episode-12--NATO-2030-e10u6ql Episode 10 : The Black Sea...or a Black hole? (our most popular episode!) : https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/episodes/Episode-10--The-Black-Sea---or-a-Black-Hole-ev8sai --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/message

The release date of this episode, August 31st, marks the end of America's longest war. Paul Rieckhoff, one of the most prominent national voices for the American war veteran, joins the podcast to explains what the end of the American war in Afghanistan means and how our veterans are processing the events of the past two weeks.   Paul is an American writer, social entrepreneur, activist and veteran of the Iraq war. Over the past 15 years, he has emerged as one of the most important and dynamic advocates for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Paul lived in Manhattan on September 11th, 2001, and responded immediately to the World Trade Center to serve in his capacity as New York National Guardsman. He loves the American service member and the American veteran, and fights hard on their behalf. Paul rose to prominence in 2004 when he founded Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), a highly-regarded, non-partisan powerhouse advocacy organization. Through IAVA, he helped push through the 9/11 GI Bill, reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, and build national programs to fight veteran suicide. Paul is many things - strategist, high school football coach, MSNBC commentator - but he's primarily a straight-shooter. He has a lot to say about the culmination of the war in Afghanistan and he lays it flat for 18th Airborne Corps podcast host Joe Buccino.   The 18th Airborne Corps podcast is the official podcast of the US Army's XVIII Airborne Corps (though I guess that's obvious). The podcast is recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. With guests, stories from history, news of the day, and discussions with Soldiers, the 18th Airborne Corps podcast has become the most prominent audio program across all of the US Department of Defense. We release a new episode every Tuesday.

“It was not possible to turn the country into a modern democracy, but creative diplomacy and force might have overcome terrorism", says the American statesman, Henry Kissinger, The Economist, August 25, 2021 Segment 1 : Military, security, US, NATO, allies : failures, lack of unity, purpose in the mission? Segment 2 : Who will fill the void after August 31st? Turkey, Russia, China, Iran, GCC Segment 3 : What are the threats? Is Democracy a mirage? Biography : Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges holds the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He joined CEPA in February 2018. A native of Quincy, Florida, Lt. General Hodges graduated from the United States Military Academy in May 1980 and was commissioned in the Infantry. After his first assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in Karlstadt, Germany, he commanded Infantry units at the Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels in the 101st Airborne Division, including Command of the First Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2003-2004). His other operational assignments include Chief of Operations for Multi-National Corps-Iraq in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2005-2006) and Director of Operations, Regional Command South in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2009-2010). General Hodges has also served in a variety of Joint and Army Staff positions to include Tactics Instructor; Chief of Plans, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Aide-de-Camp to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps; Director of the Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the Joint Staff; Chief of Legislative Liaison for the United States Army; and Commander, NATO Allied Land Command (İzmir, Turkey). His last military assignment was as Commanding General, United States Army Europe (Wiesbaden, Germany) from 2014 to 2017. He retired from the U.S. Army in January 2018. Previous episodes with Lt.General Ben Hodges : Episode 12 : NATO 2030 : https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/episodes/Episode-12--NATO-2030-e10u6ql Episode 10 : The Black Sea...or a Black hole? (our most possible episode!) : https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/episodes/Episode-10--The-Black-Sea---or-a-Black-Hole-ev8sai --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Jasper Jeffers, the Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division, is an interesting guy. He's an infantryman, an Army General, a visionary futurist, and a tech head. He's also a huge sci-fi nerd. His love for science fiction feeds his thinking about leadership, the future of land power, and the integration of disruptive technology into the force.   In 2019, Jasper's science fiction short story, "AN41," won the Army's Mad Science Fiction Writing contest. The piece, available here https://mwi.usma.edu/an41-2/, is an enthralling read about a future in which the United States, armed with autonomous weapons systems and digitally-enhanced Soldiers, is involved in persistent conflict with a similarly-armed force. "AN41" offers a glimpse into Jasper's view of the global security structure of the next 20 years.   Jasper joins host Joe Buccino to talk about "AN41," his sci-fi obsession, and what AI means for modern war. He also describes how he's working to develop a culture of innovation on Fort Stewart, Georgia. Episode 51 is a fascinating discussion about dynamic leadership, Army innovation, and the embrace of change.   The 18th Airborne Corps podcast is the official podcast of the US Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Every week host Joe Buccino records a new episode on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Every episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Stitcher, and Spotfiy. Please leave a five-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, as this helps others find the podcast.  

Drew Hammond currently serves as a Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Director within the XVIII Airborne Corps located at Fort Bragg, NC. Prior to working with the Army, Drew served as a strength and conditioning specialist and human performance program director with Air Force Special Warfare out of Tucson, Arizona. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his masters in physiology and strength and conditioning from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Although the vast majority of his career has been with embedded tactical human performance teams, he has also worked with collegiate, professional, and international sporting organizations both in the United States and abroad.   Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

On the night of August 4th, 1964, the crews of two American destroyers reported a gunfight at sea off the coast of North Vietnam. The report, two days after an initial exchange of fire between an American ship and North Vietnamese patrol boats, set the United States on a tragic course from which it could not divert: a commitment to a conventional war in Vietnam.     The Gulf of Tonkin incident is among the most consequential events in post-World War II American history. However, it remains mired in controversy, hung up in confusing sonar hits and blurred memories. On Episode 49 of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast, host Joe Buccino tells the full, final story of the Gulf of Tonkin, of what really happened that night. He also describes how the events of August 4th, 1964 led so quickly to a war resolution.   We spent 19 months researching this podcast; it is the final word on the Gulf of Tonkin incident. This episode features three of the Nation's top historians: Erik Villard, Edwin Moise, and John Prados, as well as Chad James, a US Navy Radarman 3rd Class at sea that night.   Dr. Erik Villard is the Digital Military Historian at the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Fort McNair, DC. He's also an Army historian of the Vietnam War and one of the world's leading experts on the 1968 Tet Offensive.   Dr. Edwin E. Moise is a professor of history at Clemson University. Like Dr. Villard, he specializes in the Vietnam War. He is the author of the definitive account of the Tonkin Gulf Crisis: “Tonkin Gulf and the Escalation of the Vietnam War,” originally published in 1996, with a revised edition in 2019.   Dr. John Prados heads the National Archive's Intelligence Documentation Project and its Vietnam Project. He is among our Nation's highest profile historians of the Vietnam War and American intelligence. Dr. Prados has authored many books on the CIA, national security, and the Vietnam War, most notably “Vietnam: The History of an Unwinnable War,” published in 2009.   At an hour and a half, this is a longer episode, but it's worth the time. It's a fascinating story, one that is critical to our understanding of the Vietnam War.   But this is not simply an effort in uncovering history: the Gulf of Tonkin has so much wisdom to offer us today. We reveal that wisdom in the final section in which we describe the lessons from August 1964 and how they apply to the current national security structure.   This is a story of strategic miscalculation, of political pressure leading to catastrophic military decisions, of misunderstood intentions. It's also, at heart, the story of the fog of war and its cost.      We timed this release for the 57th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident. It's never been more relevant.   The 18th Airborne Corps podcast is the official podcast of the US Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina with a new episode released every Tuesday, the podcast tells one complete story about an important national security subject every week.

 Jennifer Ballou will be coming to you each Monday morning with a special caregiver coaching corner in hopes of providing you the people who help and care for our service members and their families, some valuable information and tools in support of your wellbeing. She is a wellbeing and wellness coach, speaker and a yoga teacher focusing all of her efforts, primarily on resilience and the wellbeing of her clients, helping them to live a balanced life full of joy.  Jennifer is originally from Mentor, Ohio and is the oldest of six children.  In June of 1994, three weeks after her high school graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army as a Dental Assistant.  Jennifer served for almost 21 years, eventually retiring in May 2015.  She held numerous leadership positions throughout her Army career culminating as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United States Army Resilience Directorate, Army G1, Pentagon. She also served as the first Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program Manager, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, NC and as First Sergeant, 257th Dental Company (Area Support), 44th Medical Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC.  It was during this assignment while deployed to Afghanistan, that her husband, SSG Edwardo Loredo, was Killed in Action. Throughout her career, Jennifer graduated from numerous military courses, to include the Master Resilience Assistant Primary Instructor Course, Master Resilience Facilitator Training Course, Master Resilience Training Course, Basic Airborne School, Battle Staff NCO Course, Instructor Training Course and many others.  Additional professional achievements include induction into the Order of Medical Military Merit, membership in the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and 2002 Europe Regional Dental Command NCO of the Year.  She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Jennifer's awards and decorations include the Secretary of the Army Public Service Award, the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster and numerous others.  She also earned the Expert Field Medical Badge.Home - Jennifer Ballou"Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Behind the Service listeners can get 10% off by visiting:https://betterhelp.com/behindtheserviceHome » Coming Home WellMake sure you like, leave a review and share with a friend!Follow us on IG @behindtheservice and @cominghomwell_btsFacebook at Behind The Service or Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellWe are a 501C3 nonprofit. Behind The Service made the list!We're #12 and proud to be listed with so many other great podcasts!Best 20 Military Wife Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 (feedspot.com)

October 4th, 1957: The Soviet launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial Earth satellite, surprised many Americans. The mysterious Soviet Union, our adversaries in the growing Cold War, had beat us to space. Overnight, concerns developed throughout the US that the Soviet Union could also overtake the United States in futuristic technology.   The Sputnick launch, combined with a National Intelligence Estimate report later that year predicting the Soviets could soon outpace the United States in Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, gave rise to a concern that the Soviet Union was already ahead of us in missile technology. This concern, colloquially known as the "missile gap," drove national security decision making, military technology procurement, and some measure of American politics during the end of the Eisenhower presidency and the early moments of the Kennedy administration. But it was all a lie. A lie that American leaders bought. You see, the Missile Gap never existed.   The Soviet military apparatus was, in fact, barely functioning. The Missile Gap was a myth developed through Soviet bluff and laughably ineffective American intelligence collection methods. In fact, it's one of America's most shockingly erroneous strategic miscalculations.   On Episode 48 of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast host Joe Buccino and guest host Pete Nguyen lay bare the politics, confusion, and American incompetence at the heart of The Missile Gap. They also explain what it should mean for the way we think about JFK's legacy. To steal Tennessee Senator Howard Baker's question about another American president during the Watergate hearings: What did Kennedy know and when did he know it? Our hosts answer that question. Finally, Joe and Pete describe insight leaders can gleam from The Missile Gap today.   This is an episode rife with insights into our past. Candidly, it's frightening how wrong the systems of American national security were on this issue. Also frightening: the lengths to which one Massachusetts senator went to use this misunderstanding to win the presidency.   The 18th Airborne Corps podcast is, well, the official podcast of the US Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. But, you should have figured that out from the title. It is hosted by Joe Buccino, a Soldier in the Corps, and recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. We release a new episode every Tuesday.   Please leave a 5-star rating and a review for the show on Apple Podcasts. Doing so helps others find the show. Toward that end, please tell other people about the show.

Ok, ok, we promise…this is our LAST episode about COVID.   If you heard episode 46, you got insight from three medical experts on the vaccine and the Delta variant. In this episode, we speak with four Soldiers about their personal decision regarding vaccination. Each Soldier speaks individually with host Joe Buccino about the reasons that went into his or her decision. One of the Soldiers has, to this point, refused vaccination.   We spoke privately (off-mic) with more than 40 Soldiers across the Army and we are certain these four discussions represent a broader set of views on the issues across the force.   These discussions are important, and these are Soldiers that should be heard: It's critical that Army leaders to understand the set of factors at work here.   So, in the interest in giving voice to the concerns out in our formation about the COVID vaccine, we give this episode to four Soldiers who agreed to go on-air with us.   The 18th Airborne Corps podcast is the official podcast of the US Army's XVIII Airborne Corps….but, I guess you figured that out based on the title.   We release a new episode every Tuesday (on rare occasions, such as this one, we'll release one on Thursday as well).   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a five-star rating and a review, as that helps others find the show.      

General J. P. McGee called into the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast studio on Fort Bragg, North Carolina from his office in the headquarters of the 101st Airborne Division on Fort Campbell, Kentucky. During his discussion with host Joe Buccino, General McGee reflected on his first four months commanding one of our Nation's most prestigious military units. For the first time in years, the entire 101st Airborne Division is on Fort Campbell, with no scheduled deployment. This is a critical moment for the Screaming Eagles: with the threat of large scale combat looming and a changing Army landscape, it's time to reflect and change. General McGee explains that he's using the opportunity to develop a culture of trained, disciplined, fit, cohesive units ready to win the future fight.  General McGee also discussed his recent role as director of the Army's Talent Management Task Force. In that position, he transformed the way the service evaluates battalion and brigade commanders through a new assessment program. He offers insights into the Army's focus on revolutionizing the way it selects and develops leaders. General McGee also offers some recommended reading for Army leaders, discusses the people and events that shaped him as a leader, and explains why the 101st Airborne is the Nation's premier warfighting force. Episode 45 of the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is an important one for any Soldier currently serving in the 101st Airborne Division. The episode also offers insight for all Army leaders, as well as anyone interested in the Army's new talent management program. The 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is the official podcast of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the program releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Please tell others about the program and leave a five-star rating and a review on Apple podcasts.

Ash Carter, the 25th American Secretary of Defense, joins 18th Airborne Corps Podcast host Joe Buccino from his office at the Harvard Kennedy School where he is the director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Ash, who served as President Obama's final SecDef from 2015 to 2017, gives his view of the world from his Harvard perch. Joe and Ash discuss the global security environment today. The Secretary walks our host around the world, offering insight into Afghanistan, Russia, Iran, the Indo-Pacific, and lands in the United States.  Ash was among our Nation's most consequential public servants. Under his service at the top of the Pentagon, ISIL was defeated in Mosul, the Department of Defense opened combat roles to women and the United States entered the Iran nuclear deal. In this half hour discussion, Ash reflects on his legacy and remarks on the US military today. Finally, the two discuss some of Ash's predecessors at the Pentagon and why serving as US Secretary of Defense in the best job in the world. The 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is the official podcast of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the program releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. We ask you to tell others about the program and to please leave a five-star rating and a review on Apple podcasts.  

Anthony Gregerson is an interesting guy. The Command Sergeant Major of an airborne battalion on Fort Bragg is a YouTube skateboarder (he performs all his own stunts and edits all his videos), an aging Paratrooper, and a deep thinker. He entered the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast studio to chat with host Joe Buccino about leading through the end of COVID, life after the Army, and a dark moment for him and his troops. This discussion with Sergeant Major Gregerson has something to offer leaders throughout the Army. His conclusions and experiences may surprise you. The 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is the official podcast of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the program releases new episodes every Tuesday.  

This episode will be the chance for Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges and Dr . Stephen Blank to weigh in on the NATO 2030 summit on June 14 , 2021. This episode will be recorded on June 17. There will be 3 segments. Here are the bios of our participanst : Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges holds the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He joined CEPA in February 2018. A native of Quincy, Florida, Lt. General Hodges graduated from the United States Military Academy in May 1980 and was commissioned in the Infantry. After his first assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in Karlstadt, Germany, he commanded Infantry units at the Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels in the 101st Airborne Division, including Command of the First Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2003-2004). His other operational assignments include Chief of Operations for Multi-National Corps-Iraq in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2005-2006) and Director of Operations, Regional Command South in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2009-2010). General Hodges has also served in a variety of Joint and Army Staff positions to include Tactics Instructor; Chief of Plans, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Aide-de-Camp to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps; Director of the Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the Joint Staff; Chief of Legislative Liaison for the United States Army; and Commander, NATO Allied Land Command (İzmir, Turkey). His last military assignment was as Commanding General, United States Army Europe (Wiesbaden, Germany) from 2014 to 2017. He retired from the U.S. Army in January 2018. Dr.Stephen BLANK is an internationally recognized expert on Russian foreign and defense policies and international relations across the former Soviet Union. He is also a leading expert on European and Asian security, including energy issues. Since 2020 he has been a Senior Expert for Russia at the U.S. Institute of Peace and a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. From 2013-2020 he was a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. Link to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's commencement address at Sciences Po, January 18, 2021 : https://www.nato.int/cps/fr/natohq/opinions_180709.htm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Episode 40 of the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is a somber episode focused on a very heavy subject. Dr. Eren Watkins, a supervisory epidemiologist and Division Chief of the Behavioral Health at the U.S. Army Public Health Center, joins host Joe Buccino to discuss her work in studying soldier suicide. This is a deeply important episode, and Dr. Watkins' is a voice that should be heard by leaders throughout our Army. She's been studying soldier suicide for years and, in this candid discussion, offers indicators, trends, and causes of soldier suicide. She also describes what leaders can do to build positive organizational environments, reduce the factors for suicide, and seek out signs of trouble. Soldiers are resilient. There are actions leaders can take to build up soldier resilience and to drive down risk factors. Dr. Watkins offers these insights in a thought-provoking conversation. Dr. Watkins has a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, a Master's in Public Health in Epidemiology from Eastern Virginia Medical School, a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a concentration in Human Biology from Temple University, and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She began her service at the U.S. Army Public Health Center in January 2011 where she leads a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals that monitor behavioral and social health trends among Army units. Dr. Watkins has published a number of studies on Soldier suicide in scientific journals. This is a critically important and urgent episode of the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast. There is a great deal of wisdom in this discussion with one of the Nation's leading experts on soldier suicide. The 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is the official podcast of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the program releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbL3lw7cewc Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges holds the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He joined CEPA in February 2018. A native of Quincy, Florida, General Hodges graduated from the United States Military Academy in May 1980 and was commissioned in the Infantry. After his first assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in Garlstedt, Germany, he commanded Infantry units at the Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels in the 101st Airborne Division, including Command of the First Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2003-2004). His other operational assignments include Chief of Operations for Multi-National Corps-Iraq in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2005-2006) and Director of Operations, Regional Command South in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2009-2010). General Hodges has also served in a variety of Joint and Army Staff positions to include Tactics Instructor; Chief of Plans, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Aide-de-Camp to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps; Director of the Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the Joint Staff; Chief of Legislative Liaison for the United States Army; and Commander, NATO Allied Land Command (İzmir, Turkey). His last military assignment was as Commanding General, United States Army Europe (Wiesbaden, Germany) from 2014 to 2017. He retired from the U.S. Army in January 2018.

Happy Birthday, Army! It's coming up on 14 June. Russ and Andy also talk about the Army's revamped Corporal rank. All Specialists selected for promotion and BLC complete will become Corporals on 1 July. Next, the TRUTH IS OUT THERE! The Pentagon will release it's report on UFOs later this month. Then, DragonCannes is a film festival hosted by XVIII Airborne Corps. The next round is open to everyone serving. Lastly, Russ and Andy talk to MSG Kyle Hageman, a former 1SG whose 3-year tour in the 82nd is coming to an end. You'll hear him talk about Army Emergency Relief and what it meant to him serving in the Falcon Brigade.

On January 20, 1973, Richard Nixon was riding high. Sworn into office for his second term of the U.S. presidency, he'd just won a massive landslide victory, capturing 49 states and more than 60 percent of the popular vote. His stunning diplomatic move to reopen relations with China, combined with his efforts to negotiate an end to the war he inherited in Vietnam, made him an enormously consequential president. He was popular, brilliant, and seemingly headed for an FDR-like legacy. 20 months later, Nixon resigned in disgrace, his presidency shattered by his conspiracy to cover up the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex during the 1972 election. Nixon, a complicated man overcome by the urges of insecurity and ego was brought low by his own design: a secret and ubiquitous taping system that recorded an enormous volume of White House conversations served as the smoking gun that forced his resignation. Journalist Michael Dobbs just published a stunning new book into the drama inside the White House as the Nixon presidency collapsed under the weight of scandal. In “King Richard, Nixon and Watergate: An American Tragedy,” Dobbs plumbs the psyche of our 37th president for fresh insight into his undoing. The book is a triumph: cinematic and scintillating, it pulls the curtain on the fight for survival within Nixon's staff. By using the tapes as a primary source material, Dobbs locks the reader in a shrinking room with Nixon and his aides, the walls closing in as reporters tie the president to the break-in. Michael joins host Joe Buccino for one of the most vivid episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast to date. Anyone interested in conspiracy, the American presidency, or the workings of the White House will find insight in this episode. Also discussed are the ties between the Watergate break-in and subsequent cover-up and the catastrophically unpopular Vietnam War. Watergate was a critical moment in American history, one that has shaped the way Americans think about the federal government ever since. The build-up to the Iraq War, the January 6, 2020 insurrection, and the public response to COVID-19, all have their origin in Watergate. The 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is the official podcast of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the program releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.  

XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg's Col. Joe Buccino will be on #SGTSTIME with Ice and Spanky to talk about "DragonCannes" Film Festival taking place June 1 to 4. Join us in finding out more at 8 p.m. EST on #WTFNationRadio.

In this conversation about representation, guest host Matt Visser fills in for Joe Buccino, to navigate how placing People First involves creating an organizational culture that welcomes authenticity and the contributions of LGBTQ+ service members. LGBTQ+ identities within the United States military have had complicated experiences. Episode 36 of the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast mines those experiences for wisdom and truth in a discussion with five openly gay Soldiers. Within this episode, Captain Nell Robinson, a reserve judge advocate at the United States Army Reserve Command, engages candidly about her experience while serving under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell as an enlisted soldier, and the contributing factors that led her to take an eighteen-year break in service before returning to an Army that welcomes her wife. Wes (last name withheld) is an enlisted combat medic who is awaiting training at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS). Since joining the Army in 2018, he’s deployed with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to Kuwait and Jordan. Throughout the conversation, Wes proves a testament and beneficiary of many positive advancements that our organization has made to welcome queer identities equitably while sharing his unique personal perspective of someone who has always been able to serve openly. Trevor Barton is a military police officer preparing to assume command of the 21st Military Police Company (Airborne) on Fort Bragg. His experience, as a detachment commander deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan, as an operations officer at multiple echelons, and as an aide-de-camp to then-Brigadier, and now Major-General Donna Martin, has informed his genuine leadership philosophy which incorporates his conviction that a leader should strive to be surrounded by individuals who don’t see every situation the same, and should pull from the diverse backgrounds and perspectives available from the Army’s greatest asset, its Soldiers”. Nick is a first lieutenant who is in the process of becoming a civil affairs officer. He is also awaiting training with the USAJFKSWCS. After he was commissioned in 2017, he was assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed at Vilseck Germany, where he served within the Regimental Support Squadron as a platoon leader, troop executive officer, and assistant operations officer – plans. Staff Sergeant Chris Kresback serves as a forward observer with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Chris has deployed to Afghanistan and as part of the Immediate Response Force who mobilized within the 18-hour sequence to Kuwait in 2020. The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters releases new episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. The show offers insight and wisdom for Army leaders from history, current events, or future technology.

Yale history professor John Lewis Gaddis is considered the Dean of Cold War Historians. He’s best known for his 2018 book “On Grand Strategy,” which the Wall Street Journal argued “should be read by every American leader or would-be leader.” He’s also written the definitive biography on George F. Kennan, the architect of the American Cold War strategy. Dr. Gaddis joined the 18th Airborne Corps podcast to talk about the philosophical underpinnings of the Cold War, the vision behind the Iron curtain, and why Ronald Reagan is an underrated president. He also defines and described grand strategy and who army leaders should think about and develop it. This is an important podcast episode for any leader working in national security. Dr. Gaddis offers a lot of wisdom about geopolitics, about the world outside our borders, and about the ideas that shape national security strategy. The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters releases new episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. The show offers insight and wisdom for Army leaders from history, current events, or future technology.

General Chris Cavoli, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, might be the Army’s busiest Soldier at the moment. He commands all Army troops on two continents and is leading one of the service’s largest Europe-based military exercises in decades. Despite all that, he took time to call into Fort Bragg from his Wiesbaden, Germany headquarters. General Cavoli and host Joe Buccino talk about that enormous exercise, Defender 21, the future of V Corps, which was reactivated last year on Fort Knox, Kentucky but will command forces in Europe, and the consolidation of U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Africa. Chris also describes his Cold War childhood Würzburg, West Germany and his long, distinguished career. The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters releases new episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. The show offers insight and wisdom for Army leaders from history, current events, or future technology.

Episode 29 of the 18th Airborne Corps Podcast tells the wildest story many have never fully hears. A series of otherwise unrelated events culminated to make 1983 the most dangerous year the world has ever known, with the United States and the Soviet Union even closer to war than during the much more well-known events of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. A sequence of accidents (to include the tragic shoot-down of a Korean airliner by the Soviet Union) and misunderstandings (i.e. the Soviet belief that a NATO command post exercise was a massing for a strike onto the Soviet Union), put both Soviet and American nuclear forces on high alert. Host Joe Buccino is joined by the Washington Post’s Nate Jones, who worked with the US government to declassify many of the documents related to this period. Nate unspools this bizarre, terrifying story with details many have never heard before. The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters releases new episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. The show offers insight and wisdom for Army leaders from history, current events, or future technology. If you have a suggestion for the show, please reach out at 18CorpsHistorian@gmail.com.

For the past 76 years, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, a Chicago-based non-profit of the world's leading scientific researchers, has been thinking deeply about existential threats to mankind. In 1947, the group established the Doomsday Clock, a metaphor for threats to humanity from unchecked scientific and technical advances. Maintained by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists ever since, the Doomsday Clock serves as a symbol for the likelihood of man-made catastrophe.   On Episode 28, Dr. Rachel Bronson, President and CEO of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, talks about the new threats the world faces on the back end of COVID-19. Dr. Bronson has dedicated her life to understanding global risk and here she describes the possibility of a new pandemic, the increased threat of climate change, and the possibility of nuclear warfare.   This is an enlightening if not exactly reassuring episode. It's one to which every national security leader should pay heed. We live in a world of emerging threats, and understanding how to process the risk imposed by those threats is critical to strategic decision-making.   The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has reset the minute hand on the Doomsday Clock 24 times since its debut in 1947, most recently in 2020 when we moved it from two minutes to midnight to 100 seconds to midnight. Dr. Bronson explains why the clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight, the closest it's ever been to midnight.   Dr. Rachel Bronson oversees the publishing programs, management of the Doomsday Clock, and a growing set of activities around nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. Before joining the Bulletin, Bronson served as the vice president of studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. She also taught “Global Energy” as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg School of Management.  Her writings have appeared in publications such as Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, The National Interest, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, and The Chicago Tribune. She has appeared as a commentator on numerous radio and television outlets, including National Public Radio, CNN, al Jazeera, the Yomiuri Shimbun, “PBS NewsHour,” “The Charlie Rose Show,” and “The Daily Show.” Bronson has served as a consultant to NBC News and testified before the congressional Task Force on Anti-Terrorism and Proliferation Financing, Congress’s Joint Economic Committee, and the 9/11 Commission. The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters releases new episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. The show offers insight and wisdom for Army leaders from history, current events, or future technology. If you have a suggestion for the show, please reach out at 18CorpsHistorian@gmail.com.

This is a conversation with Lt. General (ret) Ben Hodges and Dr. Stephen Blank based on a paper written and published by Lt. General Hodges on the Center of European Policy Analysis (CEPA) : https://cepa.org/the-black-sea-or-a-black-hole/ Here is Lt. General Hodges' bio : Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges holds the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He joined CEPA in February 2018. A native of Quincy, Florida, Lt. General Hodges graduated from the United States Military Academy in May 1980 and was commissioned in the Infantry. After his first assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in Karlstadt, Germany, he commanded Infantry units at the Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels in the 101st Airborne Division, including Command of the First Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2003-2004). His other operational assignments include Chief of Operations for Multi-National Corps-Iraq in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2005-2006) and Director of Operations, Regional Command South in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2009-2010). General Hodges has also served in a variety of Joint and Army Staff positions to include Tactics Instructor; Chief of Plans, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Aide-de-Camp to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps; Director of the Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the Joint Staff; Chief of Legislative Liaison for the United States Army; and Commander, NATO Allied Land Command (İzmir, Turkey). His last military assignment was as Commanding General, United States Army Europe (Wiesbaden, Germany) from 2014 to 2017. He retired from the U.S. Army in January 2018. Dr.Stephen BLANK is an internationally recognized expert on Russian foreign and defense policies and international relations across the former Soviet Union. He is also a leading expert on European and Asian security, including energy issues. Since 2020 he has been a Senior Expert for Russia at the U.S. Institute of Peace and a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. From 2013-2020 he was a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/message

In Episode 27 of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast, we allow Army Lieutenant Colonel Ken Nguyen to tell his harrowing, inspiring story. Ken was born in Saigon in 1975 just before the capital of South Vietnam fell to the communist north, ending the Vietnam War. His father, a Lieutenant Colonel (“trung tá”) with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), was captured, tortured, and forced into hard labor and political indoctrination. After his father’s release, the family was granted asylum in the United States as political refugees. While Ken’s father, who felt abandoned by the American military that encouraged him to fight the north, died too soon to see his son join the U.S. military, Ken has always served in his father’s honor. Ken tells his family’s incredible story on the XVIII Airborne Corps podcast. This is a wrenching story of staggering hardship and incredible odds. It is a story that was difficult for him to tell, but one that must be heard. We strongly encourage all to listen to and pass on this episode. The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters releases new episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. The show offers insight and wisdom for Army leaders from history, current events, or future technology. If you have a suggestion for the show, please reach out at 18CorpsHistorian@gmail.com.

Between 1951 and 1967, William Westmoreland was among our nation’s most respected airborne leaders. He commanded the legendary Rakkasans, the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment, during the Korean War, leading the regiment until it was pulled offline and returned to Japan. As commander of the 101st Airborne Division during the early Cold War, he increased the Screaming Eagles’ airborne proficiency and restored the division’s WWII pride and discipline. He commanded the XVIII Airborne Corps in 1963, focusing the Corps headquarters on the rapid response mission it holds today. He was then sent to Vietnam where he served as the deputy commander and then the commander of all forces in the Vietnam War. The January 1968 Tet Offensive changed Westy’s fate. The stunning North Vietnamese attacks on major southern cities introducing widespread criticism of his leadership. That criticism broadened after the war, with news reports of his focus on body counts and allegations that he deceived the American public about the success of American operations during the war. The most lasting criticism came from Army officer H.R. McMaster and military historian Lewis Sorley, both of whom published books condemning Westmoreland’s command style, intelligence, and integrity. His reputation has never recovered. On this episode of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast, we look to give Westy a fair hearing and perhaps at least partly restore his reputation. Historian Dr. Gregory Daddis, retired Army Colonel and history professor at San Diego State University, is leading the nation in research on Westmoreland's actions in leading an incredibly complex and still misunderstood fight in Vietnam. Gregory’s 2014 book, “Westmoreland’s War: Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam” offers new scholarship on the general’s decision making, actions, and advice to President Lyndon Johnson. It turns out, this is a subject and a man that deserves more consideration. After the 1975 fall of Saigon, Westmoreland was an easy villain, a scapegoat for a nation coming to grips with a disastrous, humiliating failure of a war. McMaster and Sorley pounced on the narrative that William Westmoreland misunderstood the North Vietnamese and the social dynamics of the South. The truth of his actions is a subject worth exploring and there is no one more prepared to lead through that exploration than Gregory Daddis. Gregory A. Daddis is originally from the Garden State of New Jersey and holds a bachelor of science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a master’s degree from Villanova University, and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating from West Point, he served for 26 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a colonel. He is a veteran of both Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and his military awards include the Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, and the Meritorious Service Medals. His final assignment in the army was as the Chief of the American History Division in the Department of History at the United States Military Academy. Gregroy Daddis specializes in Cold War history with an emphasis on Vietnam. He has authored five books and participated in a number of initiatives to help educate the larger public on historical matters. He worked as an official advisor for the 2017 Ken Burns documentary, The Vietnam War, and has led multiple tours to Vietnam for educational purposes. As part of his military deployments, he served as the command historian to the U.S. Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I) in Baghdad, Iraq. Daddis also has been a panelist for grant reviews with the National Endowment for the Humanities, performed as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for The Journal of Military History, and volunteered as a regional coordinator for the Society for Military History. He has published several op-ed pieces commenting on current military affairs, to include writings in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and National Interest magazine. The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters releases new episodes of the 18th Airborne Corps podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. The show offers insight and wisdom for Army leaders from history, current events, or future technology. If you have a suggestion for the show, please reach out at 18CorpsHistorian@gmail.com.

For episode 22, we got out of Fort Bragg and into the American Midwest. Matt Visser, guest hosting this podcast for the second time, went to the Second City, Chicago, where 101st Airborne Division troops have been vaccinating civilians against COVID-19 since March. Matt is a public affairs officer with the XVIII Airborne Corps and works on the show. For this episode, Matt spoke with Chicago residents receiving the vaccine, FEMA administrators working with our troops, and 18th Airborne Corps Soldiers administering the vaccines. To date, we’ve administered more than 206,000 vaccines to American citizens in Chicago. This podcast features stories of some who are so grateful to our troops for their support in a trying time for all of us. One bit of news here: beginning this week, we are now releasing new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. We have a ton of material to get out, THOUSANDS of new fans downloading this show, and many important and interesting people who want to be on the show. To meet all those demands, we’re pushing out two episodes every week. So, that means a new episode Thursday, April 22nd! Tell your friends about the 18th Airborne Corps podcast!

Episode 21 is the final of our three-part series on extremism in the Army. After speaking with soldiers for part 1 and the senior civilian in the Army for part 2, today we’ve got two experts on the show: Brian Carr, an Army lawyer, and Rob Payne, an FBI Special Agent and Colonel in the Army Reserves. This episode’s first guest, Brian Carr is an Army lieutenant colonel from Denton, Texas who commissioned into the Army as an aviator in 2003. Six years later he became an Army lawyer through the Funded Legal Education Program. Today he serves as the Chief of Administrative and Civil Law for the XVIII Airborne Corps. Our second guest, Rob Payne, a Supervisory Special Agent with the FBI since 2008, has investigated and studied soldier radicalization for years. In fact, last year as a resident student at the U.S. Army War College, he completed a strategy research project titled “Radicalization within the Ranks: Countering Military Extremism.” Before the FBI, Robert was commissioned into the Army as an active duty Medical Service Corps Officer in 1999. He transitioned to the Army Reserves in 2003. A DEA Special Agent from 2004 to 2008, he began serving in FBI domestic counterterror missions in 2008. Rob was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The 18th Airborne Corps Podcast is the official podcast of the U.S. Army’s 18th Airborne Corps. Recorded on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the program highlights news items, current events, new initiatives, and the history of the 18th Airborne Corps. If you have a question for the show’s host, please send a note to 18CorpsHistorian@gmail.com.

Gather around at 9 p.m EST as Col. Buccino from  Fort Bragg and XVIII Airborne Corps joins #Ice & Spanky to talk about the “Doomsday Clock.” Doomsday is a new podcast, touted as “the history you never learned in history class” & focuses on stories of the US Army’s Cold War history, from 1945-1989.

Episode 11: Elvis's Army   In 1958, 23-year-old Elvis Presley, rock star and actor, was among the Nation's most prominent celebrities. That year he was also drafted into an American Army in turmoil. In an era that threatened Soviet-American thermonuclear annihilation, the Pentagon and White House primarily placed the Nation's defense, and its resources, in strategic bombing. Coming out of the ugly, unpopular Korean War, the Army was a faded relic of an antiquated way of conflict. By contrast, the Air Force, with its ability to target Soviet nuclear sites from offshore without putting troops on the ground, was the future. Drafting Elvis, then, represented a marketing opportunity for the U.S. Army: if the rebellious King of Rock and Roll could make Army greens look cool, perhaps the land-based service could get a foothold within American youth culture. On Episode 11, historian Brian McAllister Linn, author of the 2016 book "Elvis's Army: Cold War and the Atomic Battlefield," joins the Doomsday Clock podcast to talk about how the Army set about transforming Elvis from a rebellious teen idol into a clean-cut GI and, by extension, transforming the service itself for atomic warfare. Over the course of the discussion, Brian and host Joe Buccino talk about the Army's attempt at rebranding in the late 1950s and early 1960s and how that effort ultimately failed. This is a particularly timely discussion for our Army today: in the wake of the Fort Hood Independent Review and amidst concerns about white nationalism in the ranks, the Army once again finds itself at an inflection point. There are some critical lessons that leaders today can gleam from the Army Elvis joined. We share those lessons on Episode 11 of the Doomsday Clock Podcast. The Doomsday Clock is the official podcast of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Stationed on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the XVIII Airborne houses 92,000 Soldiers across 14 military installations: 40% of the operational Army.  With a new episode every Tuesday, the podcast mines American Cold War history for insight and wisdom for leaders today.

Jennifer is originally from Mentor, Ohio and is the oldest of six children. In June of 1994, three weeks after her high school graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army as a Dental Assistant. Jennifer served for almost 21 years, eventually retiring in May 2015. She held numerous leadership positions throughout her Army career culminating as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United States Army Resilience Directorate, Army G1, Pentagon. She also served as the first Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program Manager, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, NC and as First Sergeant, 257th Dental Company (Area Support), 44th Medical Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC. It was during this assignment while deployed to Afghanistan, that her husband, SSG Edwardo Loredo, was Killed in Action. Throughout her career, Jennifer graduated from numerous military courses, to include the Master Resilience Assistant Primary Instructor Course, Master Resilience Facilitator Training Course, Master Resilience Training Course, Basic Airborne School, Battle Staff NCO Course, Instructor Training Course and many others. Additional professional achievements include induction into the Order of Medical Military Merit, membership in the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and 2002 Europe Regional Dental Command NCO of the Year. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Jennifer’s awards and decorations include the Secretary of the Army Public Service Award, the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster and numerous others. She also earned the Expert Field Medical Badge. Additional Elements: http://www.jenniferballou.com

The 82d Airborne Division, the “All American” Division is an active-duty, modular airborne infantry division of the United States Army. From 1917 to 2017 this highly esteemed and decorated Division has left its mark on the landscape over conflicts around the world. Humanitarian and disaster relief missions both in war and in peacetime are amongst some of the most untold stories of this time-honored division. The Division is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, one of the largest military training areas in the world. The 82d trains for airborne assault operations into enemy-denied areas, with a specialization in airfield seizure. The 82nd Airborne “All American” Division is currently under the command of the XVIII Airborne Corps and is the nation's Global Response Force. No other division can quite fill this critical role! Once ordered, it can mobilize, load, and land anywhere in the world in less than 36 hours to perform combat operations, assist U.S. allies, and provide humanitarian assistance. There is no other Division in the Army that can do what the 82nd Airborne can! In this week's episode of Change Your POV Podcast, Eddie sits down with Staff Sergeant Will Reinier, 82nd Airborne Division's Public Affairs NCO. Will manages the online communities of the 82nd – including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and the AA Legacy Podcast. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Never before in our history have we been able to share the stories of those who have been there, done that! Podcasting combined with the reach of Social Media has transformed the way we tell stories, and share our history. SSG Will Reinier along with members of his Public Affairs Office have set out on a quest to share with the world this one of a kind retelling of the last 100-Years of All American History! Debuting on January 17th, 2017, The All American Legacy Podcast is bringing its 100-year history to you! Subscribe now so you don't miss anything!! Check out the All American Legacy Podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Podbean Google Play, or your favorite Podcast Catcher! “The All American Legacy Podcast where we'll take a look back at the people, places, and battles that shaped the first 100 years of the famed-82nd Airborne Division. The All American Legacy Podcast will be available to download starting January 17th. 2017” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

SGT Fred Castaneda is a proud veteran Paratrooper who served in Vietnam with the 23rd Infantry Division commonly referred to as the Americal Division. https://americal.org/cmsaml/   The Americal Division is a  contraction of "American, New Caledonian Division". This was unusual, as most U.S. divisions are known by a number. After World War II the Americal Division was officially re-designated as the 23rd Infantry Division. However, it was rarely referred to as such, even on official orders.   The link below is a short biography of SGT Castaneda recorded by the University of Texas at Austin by the Voces Oral History Project back on January 18, 2010.  https://voces.lib.utexas.edu/collections/stories/fred-castaneda Fred was drafted and like a lot of draftees he tried to control a little of his own destiny by volunteering to be a Paratrooper.  He paints the picture very well in explaining how even though he scored very high on his entrance exam he was given very few options because he was not a United States Citizen.  He made the best out of a not so good situation.     I am learning after just my 10th interview, Fred was not different from many veterans, he moved on quickly after he was discharged and put his time in the military behind him, he jumped with both feet into being a very successful civilian, son, husband and father. After two decades Fred landed in the heart of the Army which is North Carolina, the home of the 82nd Airborne, XVIII Airborne Corps, FORSCOM, and the US Army Special Operations Command. He had some time on his hands and decided to visit a recruiting office and there his passion returned as a Soldier & Paratrooper.   Fred is dealing with complications from Agent Orange & PTSD. Hi days are now spent like a lot of veterans who served in Vietnam at the Veterans Administration Hospital. His stories about the media resonated with me all too well and his stories about being a PIG Gunner (this is the affectionate name given to the M60 Machine Gun) was very well told.  You will hear that SGT Fred Castaneda has an excellent radio / podcast voice and if you would like to hear more from Fred he hosts his own podcast at the http://podcastreporter.com/.  He has helped me as a  fledgling podcaster get off the ground.    Timeline: Start - Fred is drafted while in College 3m:15s - Volunteered for Airborne along with his buddy 4m.20s - Talk about Fred’s Bio from University of Texas 8m.1s - Why Fred joined the Airborne 12m.15s - Coming Home from Vietnam 18m.43s - Recondo School Instructor 22m.17s - Yom Kippur War,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yom_Kippur_War 24m.38s - Failed Recruiting Program  26m.44s - Arrived in Vietnam 29m.50s - Injured on an airborne operation at Nijmegen drop zone 33m.15s - Parachute Redeployment Duty  36m.19s - Resurgence in pride & honor of being a Paratrooper  39m. 6s - Adjusting to Civilian Life 42m.45s - Myths around the Army 45m.323s - Engaging the Enemy in Vietnam & Friendly Fire 50m.58s - Dealing with the Media (or as Fred calls it the LAME STREAM MEDIA) 52M.17S - Respect for the Helicopter Pilots & Medics    53m.28s - Best & worst experience in Army 58m.19s - Humorist stories it pass along 1h.03m.27s - Follow up on serious moments 1h.0m.25s - Donut Dolly - Red Cross  1h.15.42 - What does your career look like today 1h.18m3s - Parting thought - A line from the movie Batan  1h.19m - Closing Comments 

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When a U.S. Army Colonel told a young Shannon Polson that she would never fly an attack aircraft, she set out to prove him wrong.  As a matter of fact she became one of the Army's first female Apache pilots, and the first woman Apache pilot assigned to a line unit in the XVIII Airborne Corps.  Serving overseas multiple times, she lead two flight platoons and a line company.  When her time in the Army was finished, she used her experiences as a pilot, adventurer, and leader to forge a career as an author and public speaker.  Today, she incorporates her love of art with her sense of adventure and pathfinding to help others overcome life's most difficult challenges.  She's a true leader in every sense of the word, and someone we are proud and honored to have on the podcast.  We hope you enjoy it!  www.shannonpolson.com | North of Hope | The Road Ahead: Stories of the Forever War | THE GRIT PROJECT

SUMMARY: The 82d Airborne Division, the “All American” Division is an active-duty, modular airborne infantry division of the United States Army. From 1917 to 2017 this highly esteemed and decorated Division has left its mark on the landscape over conflicts around the world. Humanitarian and disaster relief missions both in war and in peacetime are amongst some of the most untold stories of this time-honored division. The Division is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, one of the largest military training areas in the world. The 82d trains for airborne assault operations into enemy-denied areas, with a specialization in airfield seizure. The 82nd Airborne “All American” Division is currently under the command of the XVIII Airborne Corps, and is the nation’s Global Response Force. No other division can quite fill this critical role! Once ordered, it can mobilize, load, and land anywhere in the world in less than 36 hours to perform combat operations, assist U.S. allies, and provide humanitarian assistance. There is no other Division in the Army that can do what the 82nd Airborne can! In this week’s episode of Change Your POV Podcast, Eddie sits down with Staff Sergeant Will Reinier, 82nd Airborne Division’s Public Affairs NCO. Will manages the online communities of the 82nd – including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and the AA Legacy Podcast. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Never before in our history have we been able to share the stories of those who have been there, done that! Podcasting combined with the reach of Social Media has transformed the way we tell stories, and share our history. SSG Will Reinier along with members of his Public Affairs Office have set out on a quest to share with the world this one of a kind retelling of the last 100-Years of All American History! Debuting on January 17th, 2017, The All American Legacy Podcast is bringing its 100-year history to you! Subscribe now so you don’t miss anything!! (See Links Below)   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Check out the All American Legacy Podcast on:  iTunes  Stitcher  Podbean  Google Play, or your favorite Podcast Catcher!     “The All American Legacy Podcast where we’ll take a look back at the people, places, and battles that shaped the first 100 years of the famed-82nd Airborne Division. The All American Legacy Podcast will be available to download starting January 17th.  2017” Connect With the 82nd Airborne on Social Media! Will’s Recommended Read: Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS   WINNER OF THE 2016 PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NONFICTION “A Best Book of 2015”—The New York Times, The Washington Post, People Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Kansas City Star, and Kirkus Reviews In a thrilling dramatic narrative, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Joby Warrick traces how the strain of militant Islam behind ISIS first arose in a remote Jordanian prison and spread with the unwitting aid of two American presidents. Drawing on unique high-level access to CIA and Jordanian sources, Warrick weaves gripping, moment-by-moment operational details with the perspectives of diplomats and spies, generals and heads of state, many of whom foresaw a menace worse than al Qaeda and tried desperately to stop it. Black Flags is a brilliant and definitive history that reveals the long arc of today’s most dangerous extremist threat. Change Your POV Book Club Don’t miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more!   Hey, It’s Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie If you enjoy the show I sure hope you’ll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and I don’t ask for donations of anything to create this show. But if you’d like to totally make my day… I would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, I read each and every one of them!   Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the left or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Are you still reading this? Wow! That’s really cool, I can so relate! Ps… I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further! You are awesome!!

If you have only started to think about the budget problems this year, you are late to the game Shipmate. We are years in to it, and almost 2-yrs ago, as many were sobering up to the fact that the military was about to face a budget challenge not seen in a generation. Especially those who have seen this movie before, they knew that this one has the potential to be the most challenging seen in over half a century. For the full hour, our guest will be Col. Robert Killebrew, USA (Ret.)., using his article in the DEC 2011 Armed Forces Journal, Cutbacks & Crisis, as a starting point.In addition to being a contributing editor at AFJ, among the many other things he had done at the time of the interview and since retirement, was writing and consulting on national defense issues as a Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Prior to his retirement from active duty he served for thirty years in a variety of Special Forces, infantry and staff duties.  His assignments ranged included duty in Vietnam with MACVSOG, the Vietnamese Airborne Division, command in mechanized, air assault and airborne units, and staff positions in the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force, as director of plans, XVIII Airborne Corps, special assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army, command of a deployed joint task force and as an instructor in strategy and policy at the Army War College.