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Recently, the Army Mad Scientist’s The Convergence podcast had Col. Scott Shaw, Director, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (MCDID) on to discuss a variety of topics including what is the MCDID mission, Transformation in Contact, concepts maturity in the next ten years and more. Click the link below to go to the podcast and listen to this episode and read the accompanying write up. #ForgetheFuture #TomorrowisWorthProtecting https://lnkd.in/dcbrgnuJ

This Inside Air podcast with the Royal Air Force (RAF) Chief of the Air Staff, Sir Richard Knighton, offers great insight into his view of the need to grow the RAF's capabilities and ensure that effectiveness trumps so-called 'efficiency' and 'value' for it to fly, fight, deter and win. After all, the only thing more expensive than a first-class air force is a second-class one that loses. https://lnkd.in/eNSnGHny

The challenges of being the most relied upon force for mobility are tenfold in the Pacific. This week's episode features Gen Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command United States Air Force #AirMobility #GlobalSecurity #AerospaceAdvantage #Podcast

Thanks to “Rain” Waters The Afterburn Podcast for having me on to discuss a topic I think is vitally important. Replacement of the A-10 has long been talked about, but we have no replacement on the horizon. In this podcast, I cover a few of the reasons why I think the Super Hornet platform could be a viable replacement. I discuss pros and cons of a few other platforms as well. The Super Hornet line is scheduled to close in 2027. In my opinion, that’s a mistake. Congress should budget for and require more Super Hornet buys in future NDAAs, this time for the USAF. With some of the recent news that has come out about what Super Hornets bring to the fight, this shouldn’t surprise anyone. Fighter production capacity is critical for our national security. We need to preserve that capacity. Thoughts my own. https://lnkd.in/g2KrANd3

Thanks to The John Quincy Adams Society for having me on their Security Dilemma podcast! We discuss military spending, the defense industrial base, and strategic insolvency writ large. Check it out 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZRGF4VN

"What frustrates me is when I get things that I know should work together, but don't. If I can get tools that work together, even if they're developed by separate entities, but they are baked in to have cooperation from the beginning, that is huge.” Colonel Garrett “Nails” Hogan, Director of Combat Operations, Combined Air Operations Center, US Central Command In the 2nd of the 4 part U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Digital Warfighting Series on the Building the Base Podcast, learn how Nails is demonstrating daily that we no longer need to choose between the executing the operations of today and the innovations of tomorrow: if anything, both are better executed in combination. In this week's episode, Nails talks about: - DISTRIBUTED OPERATIONS REQUIRING DIGITAL TOOLS. We are a geographically dispersed force, but have to fight on tight timelines in complex circumstances as one team...we need solutions that give us shared access to real/near-real time data, or risk falling behind the curve real-world events. - COMPLEX PROBLEMS REQUIRING INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS. Nails highlights the importance of having technologies that play well together...no one solution will ever "do it all", but an integrated collection of them will give us the capability we need. - PEOPLE-CENTRIC TECHNOLOGY EXPERIMENTATION. Nails highlights the importance of getting user feedback on whether tools are intuitive, giving them the chance to "play" and learn on the tools, and most importantly, taking care of those people who are working 24/7 to train, fight, and drive capability overseas. #buildingthebase #digitalwarfare #innovation #CENTCOM #experimentation Schuyler Moore Lauren Bedula James Geurts 9th Air Force (AFCENT)

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of the Military OneSource podcast: From Registration to Results: Get to Know Your Election Officials! Dive into the importance of understanding the election process and meet the officials who make it happen. Your voice matters—let's make it count! 🗳️ #Vote #Elections #MeetYourOfficials #MilitaryVote

Podcast: Navigating the Complexities of Military Claims Handling military claims requires specialised knowledge which is why solicitors like me instruct counsel Chris Barnes KC and Stuart McCracken to assist us in the more complex of cases. If you have been injured during your military service and you are debating whether to pursue an AFCS and/or a negligence claim, this is definitely worth a listen - you don’t need a legal degree to understand it all 👇🏽

How do you get people to care about the unsung heroes? You tell great stories. How do you make people care? You connect them to the people behind the work—the challenges they face, the innovations they bring, and the victories they achieve every day. It’s emotive, it’s personal, and it’s time their stories are told. In every company, there are unsung heroes. As leaders, it's important to shine light on the critical difference these roles and people make. The people propping up the shiny stars can be the QA engineers, the manufacturing line, and the procurement team. TACOM isn't on the front lines, but they’re essential to every mission's success. From maintaining equipment to ensuring supply chains run smoothly, these dedicated professionals keep the Army moving forward. Yet, their stories often go unheard. That’s why we're proud to launch a new podcast "In General Terms," where we’ll dive into the lives of TACOM's unsung heroes. We'll celebrate the grind—those who handle the complex logistics, upgrades, and maintenance that form the backbone of our nation's defense. Join us as we shine a light on the people who keep the Army running, day in and day out. Let’s give credit where it’s due—because every hero deserves to be celebrated. 💪🎖️ #TACOMpodcast #UnsungHeroes #MilitarySupport #Logistics #SupplyChain #Maintenance #Defense #InGeneralTerms #Storytelling

Some Podcast material for your Thanksgiving drive on How to Sustain the Brigade Fight in Large Scale Combat Operations. Featuring two excellent logisticians (Drew and Dan) and some old guy (me). Cool conversation and perspectives from a soon-to-be commander, a sitting commander, and a former commander. The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the eightieth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by the Task Force Senior for the Leader Training Program, LTC Drew Zabriskie on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today’s guests are two senior sustainers, LTC Bruce Roett & LTC Daniel Belzer. LTC Bruce Roett is the Task Force Senior for TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB). LTC Daniel Belzer is the Commander of 526th Light Support Battalion of 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). In this episode we discuss the logistical challenges and best practices encountered during operations at the JRTC. The focus centers on the experiences of leaders managing sustainment functions in a Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) or Light Support Battalion (LSB) and in a Combat Sustainment Support Battalion or Division Sustainment Support Battalion. Key lessons learned include the critical importance of proactive terrain management, the need to decentralize base clusters for survivability, and leveraging innovative practices like additive manufacturing for rapid repair and supply replenishment. The episode highlights the necessity of balancing mobility with operational needs, emphasizing modular approaches to sustainment and security while managing resource constraints. You can find the episode at the following locations: · YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eFsvX8X2 · Spotify https://lnkd.in/efryQPPY · Podbean Podcast (Web Browser) https://lnkd.in/eB9MZ7Cc · iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/eyhYNTWk · Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/eFMbHDhQ   · Amazon Music https://lnkd.in/eU6ggycm