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The Pragmed ShowPragmed: Ketamine w/ Brad MorgansThrowback to the ketamine chat: aired in 2020 In this episode, the PragMed chat with Brad Morgans about ketamine. Brad retired from the US Army after 20 years of service and multiple deployments a a Lieutenant Colonel. He deployed with USSOCOM as a CRNA numerous times in support of Special Operations. He continues his service by teaching warfighters austere medicine and ways to utilize pharmacology to improve patient care. We discuss the history of ketamine, why we should be using ketamine, and things to consider while using ketamine with our patients. If you thought you knew about ketamine, think...
2025-12-1337 min
SOFcastS6 E12 - GEN Fenton and CSM Shorter - We Owe It to the ForceWhat does it take to lead the most elite warriors in the world? For GEN Bryan Fenton and CSM Shane Shorter, it starts with listening.In this rare and candid episode, the Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) sit down with SOFcast to reflect on the privilege and responsibility of leading at the highest level. They pull back the curtain on what it means to steward the force through strategic change, generational evolution, and the demands of global competition — while staying grounded in people-first leadership.They discuss everything from modernizing SOF capabilities to...
2025-09-251h 10
Behind The ShieldJohn Doolittle II (Hurricane Response, First Responder Health and How eTMS is Saving Lives) - Episode 1124John Doolittle is a retired Navy SEAL Captain and the Director of the Florida Chamber Health Council. In this second conversation, we discuss hurricane response, Florida's Special Mission Unit, first responder mental health, the healing power of eTMS, Kaatsu and so much more.John was raised in Walnut Creek, California. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy in 1992 and a Master of Science in Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2005. After more than 25 years in the Navy, he retired from the SEAL Teams and began applying his Navy experience...
2025-08-171h 44
GovCon Bid and Proposal InsightsUSSOCOM Special Operations Forces Global Services Delivery-Department of DefenseUSSOCOM is rolling out a massive $1B small business IDIQ to power global Special Operations missions. From training and intelligence to mission support—this is your chance to get in the game. Tune in to uncover how your team can compete and win a share of the $1B SOF contracting opportunity. Contact ProposalHelper at sales@proposalhelper.com to find similar opportunities and help you build a realistic and winning pipeline.
2025-06-2717 min
Gun Shop PodcastSIG Special Weapons Group MCX-Rattler LTIn this episode, we go deep on one of the most exclusive firearm drops of the year — the SIG SAUER RSAR999 USSOCOM MCX-RATTLER LT, a Special Weapons Group Edition born from the legendary USSOCOM Razor program.For the first time ever, SIG is releasing a commercial version of a contract overrun — meaning this is the exact configuration developed for U.S. special operations, now in the hands of civilians. Limited to just 500 units, this is more than a firearm — it’s a piece of modern military history.We break down:Why this Rat...
2025-06-1803 min
SOFcastSOFcast Special Episode: “Moments That Matter” — Medal of Honor Panel at SOF Week 2025🎙️ In this extraordinary SOFcast episode, we step away from the studio and onto the stage of SOF Week 2025, a premier joint conference co-hosted by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the Global SOF Foundation.Recorded live in Tampa, this powerful panel titled “Moments That Matter” features three living SOF recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor:Sergeant Major Pat Payne, U.S. Army RangerMaster Sergeant Earl Plumlee, U.S. Army Green BeretCommand Sergeant Major Matt Williams, U.S. Army Green BeretModerated by SOFcast host Matt Parrish, the conversation goes far...
2025-05-211h 01
SOFcastSOFcast Relaunch Trailer🎙️ SOFcast is BACK.The official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command returns with all-new episodes!Hosted by veteran Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish, SOFcast delivers raw, real conversations with the warriors, leaders, and legends of the SOF community. From the cockpit to the team room—this is where America’s quiet professionals let you into our world!🔥 New guests.🔥 Fresh insights.🔥 The same unfiltered SOF truth.📅 First three episodes live now!📲 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or YouTube so you don’t miss a beat.#SOFcast #USSOC...
2025-04-3001 min
SOFcastS6 E3 - Nick Lavery - Choosing to Fight ForwardSOFcast | Season 6, Episode 3: Nick Lavery — Choosing to Fight Forward🎙️ Few stories embody the spirit of SOF like Nick Lavery’s.The first Green Beret to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee, Nick shares his incredible journey of resilience, mindset, and service — and how his fight didn’t end with recovery. Now an author, speaker, and mentor to warriors and leaders across the country, Nick talks about legacy, leadership, and why choosing to get better every single day is the real victory.From the team room to the sidelines of pro sports teams, Nick’s mission is clea...
2025-04-301h 05
SOFcastS6 E2 - Melissa Johnson - Accelerating Innovation for SOFSOFcast | Season 6, Episode 2: Melissa Johnson — Accelerating Innovation for SOF🎙️ How do you rapidly deliver cutting-edge gear and tech to the world’s most agile warriors?USSOCOM Acquisition Executive Melissa Johnson joins SOFcast to pull back the curtain on how her team connects the team room to the tech world — fielding solutions faster, smarter, and closer to the fight.From counter-UAS breakthroughs to partnering with small businesses and startups, Melissa explains why investing in relationships and removing bureaucracy is key to giving SOF operators the decisive edge.This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the SOF enterpr...
2025-04-3056 min
SOFcastSeason 6 Premier - GEN Bryan Fenton & CSM Shane Shorter - USSOCOM Command TeamSOFcast | Season 6 Premiere: GEN Bryan Fenton & CSM Shane Shorter🎙️ SOF is purpose-built for exactly what our Nation demands: unmatched agility, readiness, and lethality — fueled by our people. In this powerful season opener, GEN Bryan Fenton and CSM Shane Shorter reflect on leading U.S. Special Operations Command, the relentless pursuit of excellence, and the enduring truth that humans are more important than hardware. They share how investing in our people ensures SOF remains ready today, stronger tomorrow, and prepared to contribute to America's future beyond the battlefield. This is more than readiness. This is national advantage — powered by quiet pro...
2025-04-301h 27SOFcastSOFcast Relaunch Season 6 Teaser!🎙️ SOFcast is BACK.The official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command returns with all-new episodes dropping tomorrow morning!Hosted by veteran Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish, SOFcast delivers raw, real conversations with the warriors, leaders, and legends of the SOF community. From the cockpit to the team room—this is where America’s quiet professionals let you into our world!🔥 New guests.🔥 Fresh insights.🔥 The same unfiltered SOF truth.📅 First three episodes launch tomorrow.📲 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or YouTube so you don’t miss a beat...
2025-04-2901 min
Building the BaseRapid Acquisition: Scaling Culture and Capabilities with Melissa Johnson, USSOCOMIn this episode of Building the Base, Melissa "Mojo" Johnson, Acquisition Executive at US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), offers a candid look into the world of military acquisition, drawing from her extensive experience with the Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office and SOCOM. Five key takeaways from today's episode:To drive organizational growth effectively, Mojo advocates for horizontal scaling, emphasizing small, high-performing teams with direct communication and a flat chain of command over creating layers of bureaucracy.Acquisition success, according to Mojo, isn't about drowning in complex regulations, but about applying critical thinking - tailoring processes to s...
2025-03-0437 min
At The BoundaryCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction, an Interview With Greg Smith, CEO of TIGRE Global Solutions and the former Command Senior Enlisted Leader at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! On “At The Boundary,” Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Greg Smith shares unique insights from his 33-year career in Special Operations, diving into the details of countering modern weapons of mass destruction. Smith was the 10th Command Senior Enlisted Leader in the history of USSOCOM and he's the founder and CEO of TIGRE Global Solutions, a group that focuses on emerging tech, discreet capabilities and developmental systems that advance national security.The conversation covers the possible return of nuclear weapons as deterrents on the...
2024-06-2437 min
MOPs & MOEsSpecial Operations Mountain Warfare with CPT Paul RogersThis week we're diving into a conversation about mountain warfare, and our guest is about as qualified as they come. Captain Paul Rogers is the commander of the Special Operations Mountain Warfare Training Center (SOMWTC). He is the first Officer to graduate all USSOCOM Mountain Operator Courses and has tackled some extreme mountain objectives. The SOMWTC develops some of the most qualified mountain warfare instructors within the US Military, and is responsible for the certification of USSOCOM Mountain Leaders, operational employment of mountain warfare experts, and doctrine writing for all USSOCOM Military Mountain Operations.
In this episode we also spend...
2024-03-101h 27
I - On Defense Podcast204: IDF Floods Hamas Tunnels with Seawater + Finland to Increase Artillery & Mortar Ammo Production + Saudi Arabia Negotiates Rafale Warplane Procurement + Germany Orders H145M Helicopters + MoreFor review:1. US Senate & House of Representatives pass the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with topline of $886 billion. NDAA sent to President for signature.2. Latest US Security Assistance Package to Ukraine worth $200 million. Includes Anti-tank weapons, Air Defense components, and Artillery ammunition.3. IDF floods Hamas tunnels with seawater. Combat method proves successful.4. Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) treat prepared by Japan, UK, and Italy. Effort will develop 6th Generation Fight for fielding by 2035.5. Dassault Aviation CEO- Eric Trappier- provides comments on latest company efforts in defense acquisitions and the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) pr...
2023-12-1530 min
SOFcastS5 E7 Hon. Christopher Maier, ASD SO/LICThe Honorable Christopher P. Maier, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, joined SOFcast during SOF Week 2023 in Tampa, Florida.He discussed his role in advocating for the care of our people, the 1st SOF Truth, and how he works with the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family team. Maier also discussed the importance of building understanding with senior policy makers to ensure SOF is properly equipped, funded and postured to meet future challenges. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!
2023-08-3051 min
SOFREP RadioJim Lorraine, USSOCOM Deputy Command Surgeon and President of America's Warrior PartnershipJim Lorraine is the President and CEO of America’s Warrior Partnership. He served for 22 years as an Air Force Officer and Flight Nurse. As a staff officer, he served as a Fellow to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and lastly as the Deputy Command Surgeon for USSOCOM. Jim is also the founding Director of the United States Special Operations Command Care Coalition, a wounded warrior advocacy organization. Jim shares about his wife's medical retirement which cut short her otherwise promising career in the military. Their experience finding care and the layers of challenges to this...
2023-05-2050 min
Theology On Tap- North TampaGuest Chaplain (Colonel) Fr. Eric J. Albertson- May 2023Chaplain (Colonel) Eric J. Albertson was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on 10 May 1986. After seven years of ministry in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, his bishop released him for active duty in the Army in 1993. He is the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Command Chaplain, stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida. He oversees comprehensive religious support for all US Forces serving throughout USSOCOM. As a special staff officer for the Commander, Chaplain Albertson is responsible for providing strategic guidance on spiritual, religious, and ethical matters pertaining to the force.
2023-05-171h 26
Hazard GroundJohn Doolittle (U.S. Navy SEALs / USSOCOM)After an inter-service transfer and cross-commissioning from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Navy in 1992, John Doolittle transferred into the Navy. From 1996 to 2017, John was assigned to various SEAL Teams and conducted multiple deployments throughout the European, African, Pacific, and Middle East theaters of operations. Most of his Navy career was focused on our military’s reaction to 9/11; a busy time for John and his family. John’s last duty station in the Navy was at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where he led the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supporting the 73,000 pers...
2023-04-252h 13
RealTime CyberCyberWarfare & Signals: Deciphered by U.S. Navy Cryptologic Officer Ben Bissantz is a Cryptologic Warfare Officer for the U.S Navy. He's served in Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence for U.S Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Sealiftcommand. He's also served in the Navy Information Warfare Comminity’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Task Force. Chapters: 0:00 Announcement and Disclosure 1:00 Background from USSOCOM to Sealift 3:00 Cryptologic, Cyber, & Electronic warfare explained 13:42 Cyber in Ukraine 15:37 NotPetya implications on U.S Military 19:17 What would a cyber war look like? 22:53 Border Gateway Controls; Undersea Cables & Satcom 29:30 The Irreversible Vulnerability in SatCom 31:30 OSINT, the Deep Wed...
2023-03-201h 07
SOFcastS4 E13 GEN Bryan P. Fenton - USSOCOM CommanderThe 13th Commander of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton discusses the journey that brought him to Special Operations, USSOCOM’s priorities, People – Win – Transform, and his steadfast belief that USOCOM can achieve any mission "because of the people". Don't miss this season’s finale!Subscribe and listen now, also available on YouTube.Note: This episode was previously recorded January 21, 2023.
2023-03-151h 22
SOFcastS4 E12 USSOCOM Ghost Acquisitions officers Lt. Col. Chris Michele and Cpt. Ricky GarciaSOFcat host SGM Matt Parrish talks with Lt. Col. Chris Michele and Cpt. Ricky Garcia about the USSOCOM Ghost Program, a unique iniative under Special Operations Force's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) that bridges the gap between SOF operators and the acquistion power they need to accomplish their missions.
2023-03-0133 min
Tech Policy LeadersJan. 6th goon gets just 38 months for threatening AOC with assassination on Twitter, assaulting officers; US DoD exposed highly sensitive data for full 2 weeks; – Tech Law & Policy this WeekHey everybody, I’m Joe Miller and here’s what’s going on in the world of tech law & policy this week. Somehow, a U.S. government server running on Microsoft’s Azure government cloud was unsecured, exposing U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) data, including sensitive personnel information. Security researcher Anurag Sen discovered the breach last week, and the Department of Defense patched it up after spilling data for 2 weeks. USSOCOM told TechCrunch that no data breach occurred. Thirty-eight months – that’s all Garret Miller got for assaulting officers and tweeting a t...
2023-02-2504 min
SOFcastS4 E9 Retired Navy Vice Admiral Sean A. Pybus and Mrs. Patty Pybus- SEALs, Family, and LossUSSOCOM welcomes back former Deputy Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Retired Admiral Sean A. Pybus and his wife Patty. In this episode we discuss Vice Admiral Pybus's storied military career, life as the military spouse of a Navy SEAL, and the tragic loss of their son Christopher to suicide. This is an emotionally packed episode that honors both the illustrious career of a father, love of family from a mother, and the memory of their son. Subscribe Today!
2023-01-1157 min
SOFcastSPECIAL EPISODE Bob Delaney - Undercover NJ State Trooper, NBA ref, and PTSD awareness advocateTo start the new year USSOCOM is focused on the "First Truth", humans over hardware. SOFcast presents this special episode.Bob Delaney is no stranger to stress and trauma. In this episode he discusses how he's coped with both as an undercover police officer working to take down the New Jersey mob, reffing Michael Jordan games in the NBA, and his work destigmatizing PTSD. All this and more on a special episode of SOFcast. Subscribe Today!
2023-01-041h 00
Christ Over FearEpisode #15 - Matt Parrish, SOFcast Host | Green Beret | USSOCOM Senior Enlisted AdvisorMatt Parrish is a Green Beret with multiple combat deployments. He is the host of SOFcast, a podcast highlighting unique stories and perspectives across the special operations enterprise. Matt is also the Senior Enlisted Advisor at USSOCOM for the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program.Prior to that, Matt was an Assaulter & CQB Instructor, Master Breacher & Breaching Instructor, and Assault Cell Leader on ODA 794.
2022-12-141h 03
SOFcastS4 E6 Mark Stephens - Retired SMU Operator and Chairman of the Executive Board of Task Force DaggerSGM (R) Mark Stephens is a Commando Hall of Fame inductee, former SMU Operator, and now the Chairman of the Executive Board at Task Force Dagger providing assistance to wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families. Mark talks about his career in Army Special Operations, fighting in Somalia, striking back at Al Qaeda after 9/11, and his continued service to his Special Operations community. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!Subscribe Today!
2022-11-301h 16
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowLisa R. Sanders - Director of Science and Technology, SOF AT&L, U.S. Special Operations CommandSend us a textLisa R. Sanders is the Director of Science and Technology for Special Operations Forces, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM - https://www.socom.mil/), located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, where she is responsible for all research and development funded activities (https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/eSOF_cap_of_interest.aspx) Ms. Sanders has over 30 years of civilian Federal service. She entered Federal Service as an Electronics Engineer at Naval Avionics Center in Indianapolis, Indiana where she served in quality engineering, production engineering and...
2022-09-1947 min
SOFcastS3 E12 USSOCOM CSEL CSM Shane ShorterSOFcast host SGM Matt Parrish welcomes the 11th USSOCOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader CSM Shane Shorter. They discuss CSM Shorter's career, leadership philosophy, and how he's reinforcing the "team" concept and values at USSOCOM. All that and more, on this episode of SOFcast.
2022-08-241h 01
Metaverse News PodcastEl USSOCOM adquiere auriculares tácticos Eolian de realidad aumentadaEl Mando de Operaciones Especiales de los Estados Unidos (USSOCOM) ha comenzado a ampliar su lista de equipos para el personal militar aprobando el uso de los Kits de Asalto Táctico de Realidad Aumentada (ARTAK), informó el viernes Shepherd.
https://metaverse-news.es/el-ussocom-adquiere-auriculares-tácticos-eolian-de-realidad-aumentada
2022-08-2402 min
Pathfinder101Episode 18: Mr. Matthew Forrester - Senior Intelligence Office USSOCOMIf you want to explore military careers, specifically intelligence roles at USSOCOM, listen to the journey taken by one of our guests. For more information, please visit https://www.pathfinder101.com/ussocom/.
2022-08-171h 27
SOFcastS3 E10 USSOCOM Command SEL CCM Greg Smith - "Farewell episode"SOFcast co-host and Command Senior Enlisted Leader for US Special Operations Command; Greg Smith shares his journey through the US Air Force and Special Operations. From operating out of hangars in Pakistan days after 9/11 and battling Leukemia, to becoming the senior enlisted leader in USSOCOM, CCM Greg Smtih shares the ups and downs of a spectacular 32-year career.
2022-07-271h 08
Emerging Tech HorizonsETI On The Road: USSOCOM Small Business Programs with Mina KhalilJoin us for a new type of episode, ETI On The Road, where we interview guests at various NDIA and ETI conferences and events. This special SOFIC episode features Dr. Arun Seraphin and guest Mina Khalil, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Manager at the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Tune in for a conversation about SOCOM’s SBIR programs, aligning requirements with transition, working with innovative businesses, and more.
2022-05-2520 min
Emerging Tech HorizonsETI On The Road: Innovation at USSOCOM with Chad McCoyJoin us for a new type of episode, ETI On The Road, where we interview guests at various NDIA and ETI conferences and events. This special SOFIC episode features Dr. Arun Seraphin and guest Chad McCoy, Co-Founder and VP of Business Development for Firestorm Labs and former Director, Doolittle Institute. Learn more about working with USSOCOM and DEFENSEWERX, increasing user input, hope for transitioning the “valley of death”, and more.
2022-05-2521 min
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsLive From SOFIC: How USSOCOM S&T Aligns With Mission NeedsUSSOCOM S&T Director Lisa Sanders discusses her funding and program priorities and why she thinks she has one of the top five jobs in the entire Defense Department.
2022-05-1921 minGovCIO Media & Research PodcastsLive From SOFIC: How USSOCOM S&T Aligns With Mission NeedsUSSOCOM S&T Director Lisa Sanders discusses her funding and program priorities and why she thinks she has one of the top five jobs in the entire Defense Department.
2022-05-1921 min
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsLive From SOFIC: USSOCOM's TAK Product Center Could Be the Next DOD Software FactoryDirector Ryan McLean discusses his modernization strategy for the Tactical Assault Kit, a map-based software application connecting USSOCOM, other U.S. military services and allied partners. TAK is critical for effective, efficient communication in warfighting scenarios. McLean's plan could launch the product center to software factory status under the Defense Department's new software modernization strategy.
2022-05-1922 min
CyberCastLive From SOFIC: Three USSOCOM Fixed Wing Modernization PrioritiesHear from Col. Ken Kuebler about the importance of modular, open-systems architecture and his top cybersecurity and IT modernization challenges for the Fixed Wing program office at USSOCOM.
2022-05-1909 min
SOFcastS3 E5 Czech Republic SOF operator Igor - Partnerships, J3-I, and ServiceFostering and maintaining relationships with our allies and partners is an integral part of USSOCOM's SOF Strategy. That's why USSOCOM hosts the largest gathering of international SOF personnel outside of NATO, known as J3-I and why this year's SOF Week is even more important as it includes the ISOF Commander's Conference. Our guest for this episode is an operations officer from Czech Republic's SOF, whom we'll call Igor. Igor shares his motivation for serving his country, joining his nation's SOF, and talks about how partnerships with USSOCOM directly influenced him on the battlefield as well as his time stateside...
2022-05-181h 00
SOFcastBONUS SOFIC Episode - Ms. Kelly HughesSOF Truth: Most special operations require non-SOF assistance.Ms. Kelly N. Hughes is a Senior Acquisition Analyst, with the Program, Budget and Acquisition Team, Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), ASD-SOLIC. What does all that mean? It means she has a unique insight into the process of getting the best technology and equipment into the hands of SOF operators across the command. As we prepare for SOF Industry Conference, Kelly takes us behind the curtain of what it takes to support USSOCOM and why it is so important for the individual operator and our national security!
2022-05-1135 min
The Graham Plaster PodcastDr. Lydia Kostopoulos, on Hypersonic Jewelry and the Iraq WarDr. Lydia Kostopoulos is a Science and Emerging Technology advisor at the U.S. Joint Special Operations University, and previously served as Innovation Advisor for the USSOCOM J5 Donovan Group, where she analyzed strategic trends relevant to Special Operations in the context of emerging technologies. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM or SOCOM) is the unified combatant command charged with overseeing the various special operations component commands of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force of the United States Armed Forces. The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) is the designated agency within USSOCOM to conduct joint Special Op...
2022-04-2728 min
SOFcastS3 E3 ReBlast - Low Level Blast Exposure and SOFDetecting and treating brain injuries continues to be a high priority for USSOCOM. That's why ReBlast is so important. ReBlast is a pilot study researching the long-term effects of repetitive, low-level blast exposure (RLLBE) on Special Operations Forces service members.In this episode, SOFcast is on the road again, this time to Massachusetts General Hospital's Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. SOCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Command Chief Master Sergeant Greg Smtih sat down with ReBlast study researchers Dr. Yelena Bodien and Dr. Brian Edlow, and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy Russell Smith...
2022-04-2027 min
RiskgamingRedlines for diplomacy and business with former USSOCOM commander Tony “T2” Thomas“Redlines” in war are meant to be objective and unambiguous tests for a country to respond to another nation’s action. If one country uses chemical weapons in a conflict, that might violate the redline of another country and therefore force it to conduct military operations in response to reinforce the international laws and norms against the use of such weapons. Redlines though are often ambiguous, used poorly, and their deterrence effect is often diminished by a lack of credibility. How should leaders — from politicians to entrepreneurs — think about redlines? To answer that, host Danny Crichton was joined by Josh Wolfe...
2022-04-1614 min
SOFcastS2 E12 USSOCOM Commander GEN Richard D. ClarkeThe Commander of USSOCOM GEN Richard D. Clarke returns to SOFcast for our season finale! General Clarke discusses leadership and accountability, the evolving global role of SOCOM, and why "we can't take our foot off the gas" in taking care of SOF servicemembers.Subscribe and leave us a review!
2022-02-2355 min
DTD PODCASTEpisode 75: Rick Lamb “Commando Hall of Honor”Richard “Rick” Lamb is a retired Command Sergeant Major with over forty years of experience executing Joint, Combined, and Interagency Special Operations. He led soldiers in operations spanning the tactical level to the strategic in over forty-nine countries, across five Continents, and in six Geographic Combatant Commands. He spent more than twelve years overseas and participated in almost every major combat operation Operation EAGLE CLAW through Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. A member of the USSOCOM Commando Hall of Honor, the Ranger Hall of Fame, and the Order of Saint Maurice - Primicerius. Rick was awarded the Veterans of the Office of Stra...
2021-10-181h 30
Black Rifle Coffee Podcast#171 - Matt Parrish - USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family programJarred Taylor hosts Matt Parrish for an episode highlighting the major changes in how special operations service members are treating their teams much more like athletes than ever before. Sergeant Major Matt Parrish is currently the Senior Enlisted Leader for the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family program and host of the SOFCast Podcast. USSOCOM's official podcast. He is a Green Beret who has spent his entire career within Special Operations, including 13 years on Special Forces operational teams.
2021-10-1551 min
K9 Top TalesThe Making of the US Army Special Operations Command K9 ~ Shannon Krieger, USSOCOM Operator, Handler, and K9 TrainerPlease enjoy this episode with SHANNON KRIEGER, a person who has served the United States with dedication, sacrifice, and honor.
From 1999 - 2012, Shannon Krieger was a working K9 handler and trainer for Special Operations Forces (SOF) and a K9 program that would become one of the best practical military initiatives in the last century. That initiative was the Combat Assault Dog (CAD) program in USSOCOM.
In 1993, Shannon started at the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment where he became a Rifle Squad Leader. In 1998, he became a member of a Tier One Unit within the US Arm...
2021-10-1257 min
SOFspotThe Birth of MARSOCThree men who were heavily involved in the birth of MARSOC share their views on the Command's founding: Major General (Ret) Mark "Droopy" Clark: Served two tours with USSOCOM and Commanded MARSOC from 2012 to 2014 General (Ret) Bryan "Doug" Brown: USSOCOM Commander from 2003 to 2007 Lieutenant General (Ret) Dennis J. Hejlik: The first Commander of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) from 2006 to 2008See the Video of the Story with Additional Q&A:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zedkXxdoSPgCheck out our Corporate Partner Highlight - ML Horizons:http://www.mlh...
2021-09-1446 minDTD PODCASTEpisode 69: Stu Bradin “Global SOF Foundation”Stuart “Stu” W. Bradin was born on 11 October 1961 in South Carolina into an Army family. His father and brother are retired Army officers that served for over 53 years combined and after more than 30 years of service in 2014 Stu retired from the Army as a Colonel in Special Forces. Stu Bradin began his military career as an Armor Cavalry Scout in the South Carolina National Guard and was commissioned through The Citadel ROTC program on 12 May 1984 as an Armor officer. After serving three years in Germany as the Deputy J3 (Deputy Director of Operations) for Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR), he was...
2021-09-072h 02
03XX Series03XX Series Open Forum Afghanistan PTIIn this episode, Tyler and Jose host an open forum on Afghanistan. A special report called The Gray Zone from USSOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) briefed across agencies characterized the last 100 years of conflict. USSOCOM reported nine losses, 43 ties, and only 12 wins. Increasingly the U.S. finds itself containing conflicts rather than resolving, and enemies adapt in novel ways, making traditional doctrines nearly obsolete. Iraq and Afghanistan are among these 57 instances of conflict characterized in the Gray Zone Report. So what does it mean for the U.S. moving forward? And what does it mean for Veterans and the...
2021-08-182h 02
SOFcast24. GEN Richard D. Clarke - SOCOM Commander answers your questions!For SOFcast’s season finale, we take your “Shots from the Field” questions straight to the top of SOCOM’s chain of command, General Richard D. Clarke, USSOCOM’s Commanding General. CCM Smith, SGM Parrish and General Clarke discuss the evolving mission of SOF, the unique challenges of SOCOM leadership, and how the command is working towards a more robust and lethal force. Subscribe today and leave us a review!
2021-07-271h 18Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowDr Lydia Kostopoulos PhD - Special Ops / National Security Emerging Tech - Fashion, AI And LongevitySend us a textDr. Lydia Kostopoulos is a Science and Emerging Technology advisor at the U.S. Joint Special Operations University, and previously served as Innovation Advisor for the USSOCOM J5 Donovan Group, where she analyzed strategic trends relevant to Special Operations in the context of emerging technologies. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM or SOCOM) is the unified combatant command charged with overseeing the various special operations component commands of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force of the United States Armed Forces. The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) is the designated agency...
2021-05-2750 min
Ones ReadyUSSOCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Command CMSgt Gregory A. SmithSend us a textOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with the United States Special Operations Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Greg Smith. Chief Smith has had a colorful career and has gone from a Weapons Loader on A-10s to an AC-130 Gunner, to the Special Operations Command Europe Senior Enlisted to Air Force Special Operations Command Senior Enlisted, to Special Operations Command. Chief Smith covers SOF accountability, Transregional Crossdomain Detterance, and the future of SOCOM. We also tap on some of the initiatives they're working up there and their new end...
2021-05-081h 03
The Robo Show With Chad RobichauxThe Robo Show: Episode 6 - Sergeant Major Matt ParrishChad Robichaux sits down with Sergeant Major Matt Parrish to discuss the importance of resiliency and what Matt is doing to help the SOF community.
Sergeant Major Matt Parrish is currently the Senior Enlisted Leader for the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family program. He is a Green Beret who has spent his entire career within Special Operations, including 13 years on Special Forces operational teams. He has multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan as well most of the countries in Central and South America. He’s married, has three children, and enjoys performing with the SOCOM Para...
2021-05-0537 min
SOFcast18. LTC Bryan Dill-Russell - New Zealand Commando & SOF LiaisonAdvancing international partnerships is a key component to success across our many global requirements throughout the #SOF enterprise. In this episode of #SOFcast, our USSOCOM J3 International liaison from New Zealand, LTC Bryan Dill-Russell, joins us to share his experiences and perspectives in both conventional and special operations forces along with his time here at USSOCOM. Lateral to #SOF Truth III: Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur, nor can successful partnerships be built after emergencies occur. Listen today as we discuss creating mutually supportive partnerships and opportunities, how we can remain the #SOF partner...
2021-05-0455 min
SOFcast17. MSG Geoff Dardia & Chelsey Poisson, BSN - SOF health, performance, & exposuresWhen you are not at war are you at war with yourself? Are you a quiet professional or a silent professional? Join Green Beret MSG Geoff Dardia and Chelsey Poisson, an emergency room nurse and Army veteran, with Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish, as they discuss the pace of operations and its effect on health and families. Also, they discuss the environment the military operates in and conditions like repetitive blast exposure, toxin exposure and their long-term effects. Listen to the trio discuss admitting to a vulnerability is a sign of strength and being “ahead of the bang” is an...
2021-04-201h 38
The Convergence - The Army's Mad Scientist Podcast33. Going on the Offensive in the Fight for the Future with Hon. James "Hondo" Geurts and Dr. Zachary DavisJames F. “Hondo” Geurts was designated as performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, effective February 4, 2021. In this position, he serves as the deputy and principal assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, as well as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Management Officer for the Department of the Navy. Additionally, he oversees intelligence activities, intelligence-related activities, special access programs, critical infrastructure, and sensitive activities within the department. Secretary Geurts previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN (RD&A)), from December 2017 to January 2021, and as the U.S. Special Operations Comman...
2021-04-1526 min
SOFcast16. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink - Best-selling author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and leadership expertWhat is the best way to lead? Do you learn from a bad leader? Join retired LCDR Jocko Willink, a former SEAL, New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, with Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Greg Smith and Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish as they discuss leadership perspectives. A veteran of SEAL Teams ONE, TWO and THREE, his operational experience includes participation in the seizure of the Russian tanker Volga-Neft-147 in the Gulf of Oman when the tanker was in violation of a U.N. economic embargo and commanding Task Unit Bruiser conducting operations in the Iraqi city of Ramadi in 2006.
2021-04-061h 26
SOFcast15. Dr. Preston Cline - Expert on High-Functioning TeamsDeveloping our people is our most important responsibility as a leader or instructor. Are we doing enough to develop those who will be leaders 20 years from now? Join Dr. Preston Cline, who has been a consultant on all the SOF Assessment and Selection courses, with Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Greg Smith and Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish as they discuss whether we teach our people to navigate uncertainty properly, whether SOF is transactional or transformational, and whether SOF has a gatekeeping mentality. Listen to Dr. Preston describe the dynamics of highly-functioning teams, argue why women have and should always b...
2021-03-231h 06
SOFcast14. Col (Ret) John Alvarez - Helo pilot & first amputee to return to combat flight dutyWhat happens to the operator when he becomes badly injured while deep in the jungle of a foreign country? Join retired Air Force Colonel John Alvarez with Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Greg Smith and Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish as they discuss the formation of “Special Forces with wings,” counter-narcotics missions in the 1990s, and John’s experience surviving a catastrophic helicopter crash in a piranha-infested Ecuadorian river. John describes his challenging journey back to the cockpit after becoming the first amputee to return to full combat flying status. He credits his family, teammates and generous civilian benefactors for hi...
2021-03-091h 08
SOFcast13. Leslie Babich - SOFWERX leader, innovator, and AFSOC Col (Ret)Do we need to fail forward as part of innovation? Is AFSOC the air arm of SOCOM or the SOF arm of the Air Force? Join SOFWERX director and retired MC-130 pilot Air Force Col. Leslie Babich with Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Greg Smith and Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish as they discuss SOFWERX’s mission of being a bridge for bringing industry-leading innovation to the warfighter.Leslie explains the three pillars of SOFWERX's teamwork strategy; discovering new technology, engage and create solutions between industry and the warfighter, and accelerate the delivery of the technology to the operator. Ad...
2021-02-2352 min
SOFcast12. CMSgt Jared 'Peaches' Pietras - USAF Combat Controller, helps answer hot topics across SOCOMDo you keep your best performers closest to you or do send them the farthest away? The COVID environment has forced us into a remote, advise and assist paradigm, but is it effective? Join CMSgt Jared “Peaches” Pietras as he explains how good leaders must have a “heart to give back.” The career combat controller discusses training as always evolving and the importance of putting out current, factual training information to potential to special operations candidates.Additionally, SOCOM Command Chief Greg Smith, Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish and Pietras take shots from the field. They discuss work/life balance...
2021-02-091h 16
Change Your Point Of ViewCHM002: Overexposed!!Welcome to the Changing Hearts & Minds Podcast! Changing Hearts & Minds welcomes Geoff Dardia. Geoff is a Green Beret Weapons NCO and Founding Director of the SOF Health Initiatives Program for Task Force Dagger Foundation. Task Force Dagger Foundation provides assistance to wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families.
Geoff Dardia found himself starting to suffer from many of the same ailments that have been affecting many veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq. He did not accept the standard answer he was receiving from many of the health care providers that the military...
2021-01-301h 04
SOFcast11. COL Michael McLendon - Green Beret leader and mentorWhat does it feel like when you are in a room and no one looks like you? Is the leader-follower relationship in an organization the singular most significant relationship to developing the organization’s culture? Join Green Beret COL Michael McLendon as he discusses the importance of mentorship both as a mentee and a mentor. McLendon emphasizes a diverse force will motivate the best and brightest from across the country to take the challenge and succeed in joining SOF.The 25-year Army veteran talks about the need for establishing partnerships at home and abroad synchronizing readiness in the ba...
2021-01-261h 21
SOFcast10. CSM (Ret) Rick Lamb - Green Beret and Ranger legendDo tactical actions have strategic implications? Indeed, they do. Join SOF legend Rick Lamb talking about his experiences preparing for the Iranian hostage rescue mission, participation in the firefight in the Korean demilitarized zone, the Panamanian invasion, being wounded in Somalia during the Blackhawk down rescue and finally being a warrior diplomat in Haiti. The former Army Command Sergeant Major also opens up about how multiple deployments affected his personal life.The former Ranger and Green Beret is a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame, USSOCOM’s Commando Hall of Honor and the 2015 Bull Simons recipient for li...
2021-01-122h 01
The Convergence - The Army's Mad Scientist Podcast26. Changing Mindsets for the Future with Dr. Lydia KostopoulosDr. Lydia Kostopoulos is the Science and Technology subject matter expert at the U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM’s) Joint Special Operations University where she is working on developing technology related education for the Special Operations Force Professional. Previously, she was a Strategy and Innovation Advisor conducting forecasting work on technology and the future operating environment for the J5 at USSOCOM. She has addressed the United Nations member states at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Group of Governmental Experts (CCW GGE) meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and participates in NATO Science for Peace projects. Check...
2021-01-0726 min
SOFcast09. MGySgt Jay Root - Marine Raider and Joint LeaderDo we do enough to understand differing perspectives? Join Master Gunnery Sgt. Jay Root, a former Force Recon Marine who helped stand up Marine Forces Special Operations Command, explore leadership topics and competing perspectives. The MARSOC plank holder discusses the challenges navigating friction points, the importance of interoperability with International Special Operations Forces, and the battlefield injuries leading to his Purple Heart. We know you’ll enjoy hearing from one of the establishing members of MARSOC.
2020-12-2951 min
Cyber Security Interviews#107 – Daniel Wood: We Don’t Have Enough Skilled PeopleDaniel Wood is the Associate Vice President of Consulting at Bishop Fox, where he leads all service lines, develops strategic initiatives, and has established the Applied Research and Development program. Daniel has over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and is a subject matter expert in red teaming, insider threat, and counterintelligence. Daniel was previously the manager of security engineering and technology at Bridgewater Associates, where he shaped the strategic direction of technology for the firm and oversaw technical security assessments of Bridgewater’s international office expansions.Daniel has also served in roles supporting the U.S. government in...
2020-12-2838 min
SOFcast08. Col Allison Black - pioneering Air Force Special Ops aviator, helps answer hot topics across SOCOMAir Force Colonel Allison Black, a pioneering aviator in Air Force Special Operations, is this episode’s guest. The former enlisted survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist became an officer and AC-130H navigator. She discusses what it is like being a leader in special operations today, how a “mission-first” philosophy is the foundation of her career, and what brought her into military service. Black, alongside USSOCOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader Greg Smith and Green Beret Matt Parrish, take “shots from the field” about standards, diversity and inclusion, roles of the senior enlisted leaders, the importance of being apolitical...
2020-12-151h 30
SOFcast07. CMSgt (Ret) Will Markham - Air Force Combat ControllerDo you remember where you were and what you were doing in the weeks following 9/11? In October of 2001, Will Markham, one of the first Americans deployed into combat for the Global War on Terrorism, touched down in Afghanistan attached to a small Special Forces team. Listen to his first-hand account of how a joint team of adaptive special operators battled the Taliban. CMSgt (Ret) Will Markham served an incredible career as an Air Force Combat Controller and Senior Enlisted Leader, but he also continues to serve the community post-retirement. He discusses what brought him to military service, then to special opera...
2020-12-011h 18
I Inc and BeyondTune in to listen to James Quilty, US Army Veteran and currently CEO of Sofia Information Technology Consulting Inc.James Quilty is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Sofia Information Technology Consulting, Inc. (SofiaITC). He has a rich background in Information Technology with over 20 years in Information Technology Program/Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Information Security supporting military and law enforcement missions both as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S Army (Military Intelligence) and as a government contractor at the Pentagon, FBI, FAA, and USSOCOM.
James is on the Board of Directors as President for the Central Florida Chapter (CFC) National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) and on the Advisory Counsel for Global SOF F...
2020-11-2415 min
Legile Tehnologiei. Despre legile cu impact în tehnologie și implicațiile lorEpisodul 20. Cea mai mare farmacie din lume tocmai s-a lansat / Francezii vor să boicoteze Amazon / Armata americană cumpără date de localizare din aplicații mobile / Apple modifică comisioaneleFrancezii îi scriu lui Moș Crăciun
Mai multi politicieni importanti din Franta (primarul Parisului, membri ai parlamentului, europarlamentari), dar si zeci de mii oameni obisnuiti, au semnat o petitie care cere francezilor sa nu cumpere niciun fel de cadou de pe Amazon in perioada sarbatorilor de iarna. Petitia ii e adresata lui Mos Craciun, in mod simbolic. Si vorbeste si despre o alta mare dorinta a francezilor: reglementarea Amazon. POtrivit unor surse guvernamentale franceze, ponderea companiei în comerțul electronic în Franța este de "20%, comparativ cu 40% în Germania".
Farmacistii si-ar face si ei petitia lor
2020-11-2043 minSOFcast06. D.B. - Naval Flight Officer and Special Warfare Combat SupportSpecial Operations Forces Truth #5: Most special operations require non-SOF supportHow does a female Naval flight officer describe her time working with Naval Special Warfare units? “I felt like as soon as I went into Naval Special Warfare ‘Do you perform? Do you put in the effort? Do you care?’ and if you have the tenacity and grit to make it happen people will respect that and so I knew I had to earn my place... The door might be closed for certain things, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t open it.” Our guest sh...
2020-11-161h 06
SOFcast05. Maj Frank Anello - Marine Forces Special Operations RaiderWould you give up a day of skydiving to be a guest on our podcast? Major Frank Anello, Marine Forces Special Operations Raider did just that for this episode. “I was 100% sure either the bad guys were going to come back up the mountain and we were going to have a bad firefight or we were going to die of exposure. I was very sure we were in a bad place.” Challenges aren’t just downrange. They can be with a leader you don't agree with or dealing with mental health issues. Hear how these special operat...
2020-11-161h 21SOFcast04. SGM Nate Griffin, Green Beret leader, helps answer hot topics from across SOCOMShots from the field: Three special operations forces leaders take questions from SOF members from different units. Some of the topics we dive into include toxic leadership, how to navigate the grey, alcohol use within the SOF community and more in this episode of SOFcast. Join Command Chief Greg Smith, Sergeant Major Matt Parrish, and Sergeant Major Nate Griffin as they talk about how senior enlisted tactical decisions have a strategic impact on the ability to gain and maintain access and placement in the new and future operational environment. Do hands in your pockets really affect...
2020-11-161h 10SOFcast03. WO1 Nick Lavery - Green Beret warrior and amputee“Members of the special operations forces community only complain when we have things really good. It’s when things really suck... that you are miserable and getting shot at all the time that you don’t hear a complaint.” - Green Beret Nick Lavery.Green Beret Nick Lavery, while deployed to Afghanistan sustained multiple injuries and continued to return to the fight until he lost his leg. He didn’t let that stop him! Nick worked his way back to an operational Special Forces team and returned to combat and then became the first above the knee amputee to graduat...
2020-11-161h 16SOFcast02. VADM Timothy Szymanski - Navy SEAL 3-star AdmiralSpecial Operations Forces Truth #1: Humans are more important than hardware. Guest Vice Admiral Timothy Szymanski shares how he made the difficult decision to go to the Naval Academy, almost was removed during an academic board, faced a conduct board his junior year for misbehavior, and then changed career goals from being a Navy pilot to answering the call to become a SEAL. Vice Admiral Szymanski explains how his experiences built a foundation of resiliency and determination. The ability of special operations forces to persevere mentally through the BUD/S and later transitioning to a leadership role. Mistakes will...
2020-11-161h 15SOFcast01. Welcome to SOFcast - Intro to your hosts CCM Greg Smith & SGM Matt ParrishJoin U.S. Special Operations Command’s Command Chief Greg Smith and Preservation of the Force and Family Sergeant Major Matt Parrish as they kick-off our official podcast from the headquarters of all special operations forces in the U.S. military. In-depth stories of their military careers and how they answered the call to join the SOF community are powerful and inspiring.Command Chief Smith tells his experiences battling leukemia from a deployment to Afghanistan after September 11th and being exposed to microwave radiation. His experiences helped him to understand the importance of SOCOM’s Warrior Care Program and Pres...
2020-11-1655 min
The Made to Thrive ShowJapanese Kaatsu Training: The Ultimate Muscle Strengthening Biohack for Supernatural Recovery and Next Level Muscle Performance!John Doolittle, CAPT, USN (Ret), graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1992 and transferred to the U.S. Navy. During his 25-year career in the Navy, he was deployed around the world as an officer in the SEAL Teams, conducting special operations around the globe, including Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. John retired as a Navy Captain after his last assignment as Director of the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Task Force at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Headquarters—supporting 73,000 Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Night Stalkers, Air Force, and Marine Sp...
2020-11-161h 25
Small Business Answer ManEp: 142 David SearsCommander Dave Sears, USN (ret.) served 20 years of active military duty within the United States Special Operations Command as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer. Commander Sears served on multiple east coast SEAL Teams, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Joint Commands, and Headquarters USSOCOM. Dave has participated in a number of conflicts and contingency operations in Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He is a graduate of Boston University and the Naval Post Graduate School with an MS in Defense Analysis. He currently works as Keynote Speaker, Managing Partner at Xundis Global, Senior Consultant and Advisor to multiple clients...
2020-10-0541 min
The Competitor's Mentality PodcastDr. John Sullivan - Episode 24Dr. John Sullivan joins Eric Bond on this week's installment of The Competitor's Mentality Podcast. Dr. Sullivan is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist with over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience including sixteen years (2001-2016) with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) coordinating clinical care and sport science. The Patriots won 5 Super Bowls during John's time there. He holds appointments for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as being consultant to the English Premier League (EPL), the National Football League (NFL/NFLPA), the elite military in No...
2020-09-1400 min
The Alpha Human PodcastArmy Colonel(R)Lawrence Dietz: PsyWar, Zig Ziglar & Influence Ops in the Battle for Hearts & MindsLawrence (Larry) Dietz, is a nationally recognized expert in the area of Psychological Warfare, Cyber Warfare, and Information Operations. Dietz is a former military intelligence officer with the U.S. Army, and was at one time, the Officer in Charge of Strategic Intelligence with the 7th PsyOp Group as well as the commander of the 12th PSYOP Battalion, and Deputy Commander of the Combined Joint Information Campaign Task Force, in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Dietz was also an Information Operations officer with USSOCOM (The United States Special Operations Command), and he is the author of the authoritative blog on Psychological Operations, The...
2020-09-021h 21Ones ReadyUSAF Combat ControlSend us a textOn this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with a seasoned Combat Controller SMSgt Renaldo Miller who provides sage advice to aspiring AFSPECWAR recruits. Renaldo goes through his highs and lows his career and how he went from not being able to swim to loving SCUBA diving. He did all of this while stiff-arming advice from people! He's spent most of his career as a qualified JTAC and is now doing his staff duty tour at USSOCOM HQ in Tampa, FL. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feed...
2020-08-2259 min
Fieldcraft SurvivalEpisode 182 Ken RamosKen Ramos entered the army in 1989 and with at least 29 years of service; almost the last two decades in Special Operations. He is considered being one of the leading experts in Social Media Exploitation and Multimedia employment within the Psychological Operations Regiment.
He has deployed multiple times in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM-AFRICA to missions in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, where his team debuted the first Department Of State “Rewards for Justice” Program on the continent.
He has subsequently served as the Joint Military Information Support Command NCOIC for the Regional Magazine Initiative supporting over six...
2020-06-302h 06
The Team HouseSpecial Forces secret missions in Central America w/ Greg Walker, Ep. 27The Team House, Episode 27 with Special Forces veteran Greg Walker. Greg Walker was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and is a graduate of the University of Alaska. He enlisted in the United States Army in October 1975. His career includes assignments with the 2/75th Ranger Battalion, 9th Division, 2/1st Infantry (Recon), 1/29th Infantry, B Company (Ranger) at Camp Rudder, Florida, the 10th, 7th, 3rd, 12th, and 19th Special Forces Groups, and USASFC as a a special projects officer for MG (ret) Kenneth Bowra. Greg retired from military service in 2005, and from his career as an Oregon law enforcement officer in 2006. Graduating from...
2020-01-312h 39
The Institute of World PoliticsThe Global Counterterrorism Fight Since 2017About the Lecture: The Trump administration quietly undertook a range of counterterrorism efforts during its first year, allowing President Trump to rightfully claim at the State of the Union address in January 2018 that, under his administration, ISIS suffered substantial territorial loss to its physical caliphate. But, that alone is not enough. This presentation aims to update the terrorism challenge going forward in light of policy choices, a new National Counterterrorism Strategy, and international pressure on terrorist actors. Going forward, the United States must also consider adapting its approach to counter a broader (and sometimes underground) jihadist movement by working with...
2020-01-211h 10
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP 60: Better weapon better positionTom comes across as an extremely down to earth guy and honestly, that’s what I like most about him. As he spoke there wasn’t an error of this unrealistic capability that he could pretend that he has simply because he’s one of the main men in the knife fighting game but rather, he really seems to respect combative arts and the reality that in combat, anyone can kill you.
We focused on knife fighting and blade encounters during this interview but it was also made clear to me that he also has a thriving firearms training component to his...
2019-11-181h 27
Melanie Loves Tampa BayRelocating to MacDill AFB? Tampa Neighborhoods + Commute Times GuideAre you relocating to Tampa to work out of MacDill Air Force Base and need a starter guide to the Tampa Bay area? That's what this episode is for! MacDill Air Force Base is located at the southern end of the Tampa peninsula, about 4 miles south of Downtown Tampa. MacDill AFB is not only an Air Mobility Command (AMC) base, but headquarters for the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
We have a large military presence here as well as lots of civilians who work at the base. Sometimes you...
2019-10-2915 min
The Shephard Defence PodcastAUVSI, the naval defence market and Australian UAVsThis week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the findings of the just-released Shephard Naval Market Report, we speak to Keirin Joyce about the Australian Army’s need for a new UAV, and our sponsor Nammo features in this week’s Industry Voice segment.News Round Up (01:09)Coming to you from AUVSI, we cover the latest news regarding unmanned systems. Senior reporter Tim Martin discusses how the US Army, USSOCOM and the New Zealand Defence Force are increasingly looking towards the commercial sector to provide the solutions to their individual defence needs. Air...
2019-05-0341 min
Westminster Institute talksSebastian Gorka: A New American StrategySebastian Gorka, Ph.D. serves as the Major General Matthew C. Horner Distinguished Chair of Military Theory at Marine Corps University where he provides courses and lectures on Irregular Warfare. Previously he was Associate Dean of Congressional Affairs and Relations to the Special Operations Community at National Defense University. He is an internationally recognized authority on issues of national security, irregular warfare, terrorism and democratization and has testified before Congress and briefed the CIA, ODNI, NCTC, NIC, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. His website, TheGorkaBriefing.com, is a collection of his national security commentary and analysis. He se...
2019-03-0728 min
The Institute of World PoliticsVenezuela's Future: Where do we go from here?About the Lecture: The collapse of Venezuela is no longer an internal or domestic problem; its migrant exodus has made it a hemispheric crisis. Most impacted is key US ally Colombia, where they are swelling the ranks of the ELN terrorist group. Maduro will reach the end of his presidential term in January 2019, but, with deepening repression and escalating brutality, shows no signs of leaving office democratically or indeed peaceably. The traditional opposition is fractured, conflicted and increasingly racked by corruption scandals. Yet the region's leaders are increasingly agreed that the only way to end the crisis is for the...
2018-11-161h 01
Modern War InstituteEp. 62 - AI, Robots, and the Future of WarIn this episode, MWI's John Amble talks to US Air Force Lt. Col. Jen Snow of USSOCOM's SOFWERX and author and futurist Dr. James Canton. From robotics to AI to autonomy and more, the guests explore what war is most likely to look like in the future—and explain how vital it is for US warfighters to be kept ahead of ever-quickening technological trends.
2018-10-1635 min
SOFREP RadioEp. 392 - Cybersecurity & privacyOur guest this episode is Justin Carroll, a former MARSOC operator with an impressive background in privacy and security operations with USSOCOM. In the modern age, cybersecurity and evaporating privacy are of huge concern for virtually everyone, and Justin gives us some expert analysis on what all people should be aware of, and what's coming down the pike. We talk about smartphones, social media, and even the future consequences of modern technology in the hands of a tyrannical government. Justin has written a great deal about these subjects, and his latest co-authored book titled "ComSec" is a must read. Justin...
2018-10-031h 43