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Warfighters Diary

Jeremy Whiting

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War changes you. It leaves scars—some you can see, and others that run far deeper. But no one should have to carry those burdens alone. Welcome to Warfighters Diary, a podcast where combat veterans share their stories—raw, unfiltered, and real. These are the voices of those who’ve faced the unthinkable, lived through it, and are still fighting—not just on the battlefield, but at home. This isn’t just about war. It’s about what comes after. The struggles with PTSD, depression, addiction—and t ...
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The Balance

111th Attack Wing

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This month's topic is "Readiness for the Warfight" and features a guest host from the 111th Operations Group with 28 years in the Air National Guard -- mostly as a drill-status guardsman. During this lighthearted discussion, the hosts will go over three main points that help the part-time military member remain resilient and ready for the warfight. They'll also talk about the storage room serving as a studio.
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Warfighter Podcast

Warfighter Digital

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The Warfighter Simulation & Training podcast provides a glimpse into the fascinating future that is being built by militaries and government agencies around the world. The current convergence of emerging technologies brought together from key sectors will deliver an ever increasing force-multiplying benefit to the Warfighter, across all domains. Your hosts, two military veterans who, since leaving their respective services, have amassed over 20 years of experience, working with some of the m ...
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We are proud to serve a very elite group of men and women. A group that makes up less than 10% of the veteran community. Combat Veterans account for roughly .001% of the entire nations population. There are a lot of great charities that serve our military veterans however most cater to all veterans, we set ourselves apart by only providing to those who have served in combat. We define a combat veteran as an individual who has earned a combat distinguishing device (i.e. Combat Action Ribbon, ...
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Fed Gov Today

FedGovToday.com

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Veteran host Francis Rose gives Federal government decision-makers news and information about management, workforce, IT, and acquisition, to help those leaders do their jobs better.
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Foundation 14 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through the freedom of riding and community support. This podcast is an extension of that outreach and what brings us together; veterans and those who support them - with a common cause. We are here to learn and grow as this podcast evolves.We will dive into topics like Post Traumatic Stress, coping mechanisms and techniques, and transitioning to civilian life. Those who are close to veterans (family, friends and those clo ...
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This podcast is for and about soldiers of the Canadian Army. Its primary goal is to provide them with useful information through thoughtful and open discussions that reflect their mutual interests and concerns. Though soldiers are our primary audience, the topics covered on this podcast should be relevant to anyone who supports our soldiers or who has an interest in Canadian military matters.
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SOFREP Radio

iHeartPodcasts

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Special operations military news and straight talk with the guys in the community. Hosted by former military operators. As seen ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts government category.
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STARRS Podcasts includes the series STARRS & Stripes which interviews military veterans, talks about their careers and military service, and their concerns about what is happening in today's military. See our website, starrs.us, for more information.
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Welcome to the Warrior Mindset podcast. Here, we offer comprehensive mind, body, and spirit resources. Whether you're aspiring to join the ranks of the United States Marines or looking to elevate your leadership skills as a current Marine, we've got you covered. Tune in to discover what you can expect to gain from our insightful discussions, expert interviews, and transformative guidance. Listen to the audio version of Marine Corps Doctrinal Publications (MCDP Audio).
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Breaking Doctrine

Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD)

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Breaking Doctrine is the podcast of the US Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The podcast will explore timely topics of interest, regarding current and emerging Army and joint doctrine. Our guests will include a broad range of Army and other Service professionals with the vast knowledge and years of experience required to facilitate discussion on a variety of military doctrine-related topics.
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Cigar and libation lifestyle with reviews, news and whatever we want to talk about.~~ Entertainment for the cigar aficionado or cigar newbie. Explore the world of cocktails, spirits and libations and fine premium cigars on The Good Cigar Podcast and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
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Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where "one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia", can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers. If you'd like to keep the podcast coming and generally support my work, or want to ask questions or suggest topics for me to cover, do pl ...
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The Aerospace Advantage

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to present The Aerospace Advantage, with Heather ”Lucky” Penney as the host. Every week, Lucky takes listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it ...
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The Joint Readiness Training Center is the premier crucible training experience. We prepare units to fight and win in the most complex environments against world-class opposing forces. We are America’s leadership laboratory. This podcast isn’t an academic review of historical vignettes or political-science analysis of current events. This is a podcast about warfighting and the skillsets necessary for America’s Army to fight and win on the modern battlefield.
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Navigating Navi

Yitzhak Grossman

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The study of Navi. This podcast is powered for free by Torahcasts. Start your own forever free Torah podcast today at https://torahcasts.com/sign-up/ and share your Torah with the world.
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Defense Mavericks

Ryan Connell | Tradewinds × CDAO

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Welcome to Defense Mavericks, the podcast that uncovers the untapped potential of AI within the federal government. Join us as we dive into authentic and disruptive conversations with our nation’s brightest minds, offering a fresh perspective on how to gain an unfair advantage through the adoption of new, emerging technology. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, education, and best practices you need to shorten the learning curve toward government transformation. CDAO: https://www.ai ...
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CrashinConvos

Simon Garcia

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This podcast is all about exploring the ups and downs of life, wellness, resilience and everything in between through the art of conversation. We'll also dive into deep discussions on existential questions, philosophical thoughts, and how we are apart of something bigger. By sharing my experiences along with those of my guests, I hope to bring you inspiration, and a sense of direction through connection which may help the listener begin to understand and unravel some situations y’all may be ...
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The Debrief

U.S. Naval War College

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The Debrief is a production of the faculty of the National Security Affairs Department of the U.S. Naval War College examining critical topics and highlighting the important discussions surrounding U.S. national security and international engagement.
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Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, wo ...
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A podcast with a fresh and pragmatic approach to inspiring men and leading them through a sober life. Our mission is to serve men throughout the various stages of addiction and recovery by producing relatable content from relatable voices that will help to recalibrate their view on life and on themselves. Through action and community we will build the foundation of our future on sober ground. Let's go!
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Speed to Contract. Speed to Market.

Government Contract Pricing Summit

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Conversations on protecting U.S. national security, by improving government acquisition efficiencies on multiple fronts. Hosted by Tim Templeton. See live discussions of this fascinating topic at the Government Contract Pricing Summit in June. For information & registration, visit gcpsummit.com.
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Send us a text The conversation explores the journey of a veteran navigating the challenges of transitioning from military life to civilian life, including struggles with substance abuse, the impact of personal loss, legal troubles, and the journey towards recovery. It highlights the importance of support systems, mental health awareness, and advoc…
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Originally from Hawaii, Patrick Naughton is a United States Army officer and a Military Historian. He is currently teaching at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In 2012, he received the Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. He has had unique opportunities to serve as an Interagency Fellow with the Depar…
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In today’s conversation you’ll hear why software is now just as critical as hardware in modern military operations—and what the Department of Defense is doing to keep pace with this shift. Former Deputy Navy CIO Commander, Julie Vida, joins Francis to explain how evolving battlefield realities, from GPS denial to cyber threats, are driving a transf…
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Negotiations (of a sort) in Istanbul: a real engagement or just a piece of theatre? The answer, of course, is a bit of both. And what can one read into the elevation of Colonel General Mordvichev as the new commander of Russian Ground Forces? The link to the Conducttr wargame I mention is here. The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conduct…
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Warfighters in the Department of Defense (DoD) operate in high-stakes environments where security, efficiency, and speed are critical. In such environments DevSecOps has become crucial in the drive toward modernization and overall mission success. A recent study led by researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SE…
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Former OPM Associate Director, Ron Sanders, joins Francis to unpack a bold new hiring memo from the Office of Personnel Management and the Domestic Policy Council that could transform how agencies bring in new talent. You will learn about the unprecedented introduction of four mandatory essay questions for federal job applicants—a move aimed at cur…
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Episode Summary: With threats surging around the world, the Air Force must figure out how to reset and do it fast. They can’t just buy more of what the service fielded in past decades. Fighting and winning tomorrow will require new operational concepts and technologies that’ll give airmen an edge. That’s where CCA come into the mix. They’re designe…
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Episode #142. In this episode, we smoke the Vintage Gold Series by Rock-A Feller Cigars and pair it with Blanton’s Gold Addition. We have an interview with the owner of Rock-A Feller Cigars, Kevin Schweitzer. In “Ask Melissa” we dive into bartending and maybe some confusing sex science. We have cigar news and let's go streaking, plus more at www.th…
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An IMS on a Thursday? Although I'm still not quite yet over the cold that stopped me recording on Sunday, as I can't record next Sunday, needs must... In the first part, I look at recent development around Ukraine. Then, in the second, I look at the recent 'electoral wargame' held by Conducttr and spin off that more broadly to consider the challeng…
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Learn how the most significant overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in four decades could reshape the way the federal government buys goods and services. Julie Dunne, former Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA and now Principal at Monument Advocacy, joins Francis to explain the key changes already in motion and wh…
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Deploying cloud-centric technologies such as Kubernetes in edge environments poses challenges, especially for mission-critical defense systems. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Patrick Earl, Doug Reynolds, and Jeffrey Hamed, all DevOps engineers in the SEI's Software Solutions Division, sit d…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Scott shares his journey from military service to personal struggles, including health challenges and family dynamics. He reflects on his experiences in Iraq and Bosnia, the impact of PTSD, and the coping mechanisms he employed, including substance abuse. The discussion highlights the complexities of life as a v…
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Today, we explore a pivotal moment for agency leaders as budget season intensifies on Capitol Hill. With funding and restructuring requests on the table, Francis speaks with Tim Soltis, former Deputy Controller at the Office of Management and Budget, about what it takes to turn policy ideas into operational success. Soltis brings insights from his …
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Episode Summary: Fighting and winning in the twenty first century requires next gen electronic attack capabilities. Designing that technology and developing effective concepts of operation demands operational analysis. Heather Penney discusses this reality with Lt Gen David “Kooler” Krumm, USAF (Ret.) of BAE Systems. It comes down to empowering str…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Chief Michael Morang shares his extensive military career, detailing his journey from joining the Navy in 1987 to his experiences as a corpsman with the Marine Corps. He discusses the challenges and misconceptions he faced, the cultural differences between the Navy and Marine Corps, and the personal grow…
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After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, Brennan Morton joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as a sniper, breacher, and team leader in 2d Recon. He deployed for two combat tours before opening a gym in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he currently lives with Christine, his muse, and their daughter Pepper. See omnystudio.com/l…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is with John Howell. John is a National Guard Major, full-time recruiter, and social media influencer known for his content on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as ServantOfLeaders. We discuss his journey on active duty and how he transitioned from infantry to military i…
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Today, we dive deep into the future of artificial intelligence in government, guided by a remarkable dataset: over 10,000 responses to the Trump administration’s request for information on a new federal AI action plan. Former Department of Commerce CIO and now president of Cambio Digital Transformations, Simone Szykman, joins the show to discuss th…
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Episode Summary: Join us to learn more about the latest developments in Chinese airpower and spacepower developments. Heather Penney and Mike "JDAM" Dahm discuss a wide range of topics, including an update on China’s 6th generation fighters and recent PLA exercises in the Taiwan Strait. They discuss what is happening with more missing PLA generals …
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Alexander Markovsky, a Soviet immigrant who grew up as the son of a high-ranking Communist Party member, brings his rare and valuable perspective to this episode of STARRS & Stripes podcast hosted by retired Navy Commander Al Palmer. Markovsky offers listeners an insider's view of Marxist ideology and its modern manifestation in American institutio…
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The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-second episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by the former Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today’s guests are the command team for 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). COL Patrick “Pat” Nelson is the Commander of 7th SFG(A). C…
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Will Schmitt, Chief of the Technical Portfolio Management Division, joins the show from TechNet Cyber in Baltimore. He reveals how DoD is categorizing Zero Trust approaches into three key courses of action (COAs): legacy uplift strategies, commercial service providers (like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Oracle), and standalone government-operated …
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Send us a text War changes you. It leaves scars—some you can see, and others that run far deeper. But no one should have to carry those burdens alone. Welcome to Warfighters Diary, a podcast where combat veterans share their stories—raw, unfiltered, and real. These are the voices of those who’ve faced the unthinkable, lived through it, and are stil…
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Major General William M. Matz, Jr, U.S. Army (Ret), was appointed as the eighth Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission in January 2018 by President Donald Trump, a position he held until March 2021. General Matz is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United StatesArmy with a distinguished military career spanning four decades. A…
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Colonel Jeffrey Strauss of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) joins the program to discuss one of the Department of Defense’s most urgent challenges: technical debt. Colonel Strauss explains how divesting from legacy technology—sometimes as granular as removing individual network cards—frees up capacity and resources that can be reinvest…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is with Trevor Gocke. Trevor is a graduate of Louisville ROTC who recently transitioned as a captain from the Army to the Air National Guard. Like so many, his success has come disguised as hard work and perseverance. Trevor describes the leaders and mentors he h…
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A strong cyber defense is vital to public- and private-sector activities in the United States. In 2019, in response to an executive order to strengthen America’s cybersecurity workforce, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) partnered with the SEI to develop and run the President’s Cup Cyberse…
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The 200th episode! Hard to believe. After briefly assessing Putin's late-night offer of talks with Kyiv, I dig into the Victory Day parade and what it means, especially from an international angle, and how it was part of a love letter to Xi Jinping. The events I mentioned next week in Prague are at CEVRO University, the Institute of International R…
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Episode Summary: Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) stand forth as one of the most important airpower developments of the twenty-first century. We learn more about CCA by talking to two of the people involved with developing and building them: Mike Atwood from General Atomics and Andrew “Scar” Van Timmeren of Anduril. CCA’s ability to harness the …
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The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-one episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by the Senior Intelligence Observer-Coach-Trainer for the Intelligence Task Force, COL Cory Reiter on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today’s guest is the senior military analyst at the China…
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In this episode of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose sits down with Jim Kaplan, Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, to explore how the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is modernizing to meet the evolving needs of federal employees and service members. From mobile app growth to overseas outreach and educational tools, …
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In this episode of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose welcomes Kshmendra Paul, one of the federal government’s most influential voices in data strategy, to reflect on two decades of evolving federal data policy and implementation. Paul, who has served as the Chief Data Officer at the VA, Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment (ISE), and i…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is a journey going full circle from West Point to commanding the Senior Military Colleges across our nation. Jason Wayne will share his story and how it's built him into the leader he is today, and how he's paying it back with his cadets and instructors. Learn wh…
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General Ivan Popov, once hailed as one of the heroes and rising stars of the Russian army, has just been sentenced to 5 years in a general regime penal colony on what seem questionable charges. What brought down this 'fighting general' -- and what does it tell us about late Putinism and the potential nationalist critique of the regime? The sign-up …
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Episode Summary: In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss top Air Force and Space Force developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Topics include the latest defense budget plus-up via reconciliation and what this means for air and space power. We also discuss INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Paparo’s testimony regarding airpower gaps in the Pacific and…
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Lieutenant Colonel Nate Rice (host) brings three guests to talk about assessing Soldiers for Centralized Selection List positions and ADP 6-22, Army Leadership and the Profession - Mr. Bob O’Brien, Highly Qualified Expert Advisor to the Command Assessment Program - Colonel (COL) Andy Morgado, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Command Assessment Program,…
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Today, Alissa Czyz, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), joins Francis to expose a critical, costly challenge facing the Defense Department: mismanaged real property. Alissa shares how the Pentagon oversees a staggering portfolio of more than 700,000 facilities valued at $2.2 trillion, but a…
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The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by COL Ricky Taylor, the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today’s guests are all seasoned observer-coach-trainers (OCTs) from Task Force Two (IN BN). LTC Andrew “Andy” Smith is the TF Senior for TF-2 (IN BN). MAJ M…
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Today, former NSA Technical Director and Synack co-founder, Mark Kuhr, breaks down the rapid evolution of generative AI, agentic AI, and their deep impact on cybersecurity across government. Mark explains that the proliferation of AI tools, like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, creates urgent new risks for agencies around data control and network secur…
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Melissa Ziobro began her career as a civilian historian, archivist, and curator for the US Army in 2004 prior to returning to her alma mater, Monmouth University, to teach full-time. She has taught over a dozen different courses, including Intro to Public History; Oral History; Museums and Archives Management Basics; NJ History; and the Vietnam War…
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