SOFspot
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Foundation is a non-profit focused on building a global SOF community-- and SOFspot is our podcast! Join GSOF VP of Marketing Chelsea Hamashin, with President Stu Bradin, COO Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew, and the team as we talk to SOF legends, discuss relevant technologies, and look at the ever-changing battlefield. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
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SOF & Leadership with ADM (Ret) McRaven
December 19, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe are honored to feature ADM (Ret) William H. McRaven in SOFspot Episode #70. He pulls from his legendary SOF career to share his views of leadership, the future of SOF, and the importance of international partnerships. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the greats! ADM (Ret) William H. McRaven's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-H.-McRaven/author/B000APSSE0?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Upcoming GSOF Events: https:/...
More Reality Than Fiction
October 19, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBChelsea sat down with Colonel (R) Jeffrey H. Fischer, a successful author of thrillers and an experienced journalist in international security with a 30-year military career. His service includes seven combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans, and he's taken inspiration and experiences from those deployments for his Curt Nover military fiction thriller series. He and his wife have also started a non-profit in Vienna called "Shelter2Service," training shelter dogs to support militar...
What We've Been Up To
October 19, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Global SOF Team is BACK in your pod-feed! After a year-long hiatus from SOFspot, we're returning with all new episodes. A lot has happened for Global SOF since Summer '22, so Stu, Meaghan, Chelsea, and Jenn got together to discuss just what HAS happened over the course of the past year. From SOF Week to growing the team to policy education, we hit on everything you should know as members of the Global SOF community. As always, you can learn more about the Foundation at www.gsof.org. ...
Project Tadpole
June 10, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss military family building and fertility issues. While we DO talk about freezing sperm samples, more importantly we discuss the breadth of the family planning issue in the SOF community, how it's impacting retention, and what policy changes Congress needs to make to support our Special Ops families. Our experts today come from the Military Family Building Coalition and Legacy: Ellen Gustafson, MFBC Co-Founder Katy Bell Hendrickson, MFBC Co-Founder John Crowley,...
First Casualty
May 14, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode of SOFspot, GSOF President and CEO Stu Bradin talks to Toby Harnden, an author and journalist who was awarded the Orwell Prize for Books in 2012.He also wrote "First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11," which was published in Sept 2021 and tells the story of Team Alpha, an "eclectic band of linguists, tribal experts, and elite warriors who were the first Americans to operate inside Taliban territory after 9/11." Listen on to hear about what inspired...
UKRAINE - Sasha II
April 18, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, we continue our series of interviews with experts in Ukraine. Oleksandr "Sasha" Danylyuk, who we also interviewed in Episode 61, is back to give more updates on the war in Ukraine, what he thinks it will take to end the war, and the extreme actions he expects the Russians to take against his nation. Learn more about our Sustaining Partner, Peraton: https://www.peraton.com See our Global SOF Ukraine Hub: https://gsof.org/ukraine/ Register for Upcoming Global SOF Events: ht...
From Warsaw with Love
April 12, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, Stu chats with author John Pomfrets and COL (Ret) Fred Hart about the actions and inspiration behind "From Warsaw with Love," Pomfrets' latest book. COL (Ret) Hart was part of a daring mission in which Polish SOF rescued him and 5 other Americans from Iraq in 1990. Pomfrets tells the story, along with many more that set the scene on the relationship between the US and Poland. Listen on to hear some of the story, and get your copy of "From Warsaw With Love" to read the rest....
UKRAINE - Repass
March 23, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this interview, which we recorded on March 17th, we speak with MG (Ret) Mike Repass. He's the former commander of Special Operations Command - Europe, and he's also on our Global SOF Advisory Council. Our CEO and President Stu Bradin spoke with him to get details on some of the lesser-known stories behind the war in Ukraine. They discuss the high-value natural resources that exist in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis that is building with Ukrainian refugees, and how he sees the war unfo...
UKRAINE - Terras
March 17, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBAs the war in Ukraine continues, our Global SOF team is adding interviews with regional experts to our podcast schedule, including today's guest: GEN Riho Terras. GEN Terras is the former Chief of Defense for Estonia and is currently a Member of European Parliament. He spoke to Chelsea about the current state of the war, why the Russian approach is failing, and what the US and other Partner Nations can do to provide the needed support to stop Vladmir Putin. Corporate Partner Highlight: Max...
UKRAINE - Sasha
March 15, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDue to current events, SOFspot will feature periodic interviews with subject matter experts on the War in Ukraine. Today's guest was Oleksandr "Sasha" Danylyuk, chairman of the Ukrainian Center for Defense reforms and a member of Ukrainian government inter-agency platform for countering hybrid threats. In this discussion, we talk about the will of the people of Ukraine, past and present tactics of the Russian Military, and the behavior of Vladimir Putin. Corporate Partner Highlight - CACI:...
Three Dangerous Men
February 19, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIt's our first REPEAT guest! Stu sat down with Dr. Seth Jones (also featured in Ep. 42) to discuss his latest book: "Three Dangerous Men: Russia, China, Iran and the Rise of Irregular Warfare." Seth talks about how the US is woefully unprepared for the future of global competition, and the threats presented by Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov; the deceased Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani; and vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia. Who does he thin...
We're All Baby Starfish
January 14, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe sat down with members of the Special Ops Survivors to talk about their organization, its mission, and the way they support the SOF Community. As an organization that supports the spouses of fallen special operators, they play a critical role in the lifelong service of SOF. Our guests were: LTC (Ret) Rob Neitzel, Vice Chairman of Special Ops Survivors Erik Krame, Executive Director of Special Ops Survivors Jackie Syverson, a Special Ops Survivor Spouse We were honored to have them wi...
The Body As A System
December 21, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBChelsea sat down with three men who have different experiences and perspectives with mental and physical health in the special operations community. She spoke to: COL Mark Ray, Director of USASOC's Human Performance and Wellness program Dr. Phil Wagner, the Founder and CEO of Sparta Science Phil Gant, recently separated Special Forces and Director of Programs– Ft. Bragg for The Honor Foundation. We talk about how the body needs to be treated as a system, what makes a special operator bo...
SOF Team Room Preview
October 21, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBJoin KaLea Lehman of the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative for a preview of some of the discussions and topics we have planned for our first virtual "SOF Team Room." She speaks with three of the event's speakers about SOF Legacy, relationships, and the future. Dr. Preston Cline Dr. Chris Frueh CSM (Ret) Rick Lamb Register for this FREE virtual event here: https://my.gsof.org/events/event-details/?id=8de575d1-ee23-ec11-b76a-0003fff84a36 Read "Tribe: On Homecoming and Belon...
The Birth of MARSOC
September 14, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBThree 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 2008 See the Video of the Story with Additional Q&A: https://www.youtube.com...
Homage to Spain's Green Berets
August 03, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBToday's episode features our President and CEO, Stu Bradin and MG (Ret.) Jaime Íñiguez Andrade (with brief cameos from Chelsea and Rick). MG Iñiguez was the first commander of Spain's Joint Special Operations Command. He joined us to talk about his personal history in Special Operations, as well as the growth and establishment of Spanish SOF. He's even written a book about the subject. Buy MG (Ret.) Iniguez's Book: https://www.eljardindeloscuriosos.com/libro/1273/las-acciones-no-(todas)-con...
JTF-510 in The Philippines
July 12, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis Episode comes from our "SOF Story: Live!" on Joint Task Force (JTF) 510 in The Philippines during Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines (OEF-P). It brings together four men who were there in the early 2000s as they discuss their experiences in the island nation. You'll hear from: LTG Retired Donald Wurster LTG Retired David Fridovich CWO 3 (Ret.) Donald Sikorski, and SGM (Ret.) Mike Bosco For more content, watch the Full Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j5v6C_PaDs C...
The Story of the Soldiers
April 27, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBStu and Chelsea speak with journalist and author Jessica Donati about her new book, "Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War." We talk about how she got to Afghanistan, what moments there impacted her the most, and what led her to write the book. She talks about the impact of the war on the soldiers (and their families) and what she sees for the future of Afghanistan. Get her book wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore! ---...
JUST CAUSE + Slate 46
April 14, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn episode 52 of SOFspot, we share excerpts from two of our recent "SOF Stories: Live!" In the first half we listen in on Operators who participated in Operation JUST CAUSE in Panama in 1989/1990. They talk about the roles they played in the mission and some of their favorite memories. Like what you hear? The full story is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kylz1E2yuQ In the second half we jump in on our SOF Story about the Rescue of Slate 46, one of the most famous rescue missions o...
2021 Frogman Swim
February 11, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Frogman Swim is an annual 3+ mile swim across Tampa Bay that takes place every January to raise money for our friends at The Navy SEAL Foundation. This year our own Chelsea Hamashin swam it herself, assigned in honor of SOC (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, so she shares her experience and talks to several folks involved with the swim: - Chris Irwin, Director of Communications at The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) - Kurt Ott, NSF Ambassador and Director of the Frogman Swim - Glenn Paige, NSF Ambassa...
In Somebody's Bullseye
December 24, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBStu interviews COL (Ret) Keith Nightingale, former Army special operator and author of "Phoenix Rising: From the Ashes of Desert One to the Rebirth of U.S. Special Operations." He candidly talks about mistakes made at Operation EAGLE CLAW and the Invasion of Grenada, the formation of US Special Operations Command, and what he thinks the role of the ASD SO/LIC should be. If you like what you hear, you can get COL Nightingale's book on Amazon or your local bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/P...
Comfortable in the Chaos
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBAre you active duty SOF or SOF support and dreading your transition to civilian life? Then this podcast is definitely for you. We talk to three separated (or separatING) operators who discuss their unique paths into post-military life. They are: Blake Moore, Former Air Force, currently at Wickr Edward "Ted" Handler, Former Marine, currently at STIHL Dennis Moore, Retiring SFC U.S. Army Ranger They talk about knowing when it's time, tools to help you get through the transition, and whethe...
5 Airmen & 3 Marines
November 18, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode of the podcast we share our November 2020 "SOF Story: Live!" on Operation EAGLE CLAW. It features CSM (RET) Rick Lamb and CMSgt (RET) Taco Sanchez, both of whom were involved in EAGLE CLAW and it's follow-on Operation HONEY BADGER. They discuss prepping for the mission, the many challenges that it presented, and why it's important to keep the skills of Special Operations honed. Plus how they work to honor the five Airmen and 3 Marines who were killed on April 25, 1980. Reco...
Task Force Ranger
November 05, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis episode of SOFspot is an excerpt from our SOF Story: Live event on Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu in October 1993, which was made famous by the book and movie, Black Hawk Down. In this episode, we highlight four men who were really there, and their personal recollections from that day and night. Our speakers are: - CSM (Ret) Rick Lamb - MAJ (Ret) Mike Moser - SGM (Ret) Bart Wiggins - MSG (Ret) Mark Stephens We're honored to have them all with us to share their perspectives, the stori...
The Army of the Party
October 30, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBChelsea and Stu met with Dennis Blasko, a "walking encyclopedia"" on the Chinese Military. Dennis has studied the Chinese language, military, and people since the 1970s through roles with the U.S. Army, traditional schooling, and years of in-country experiences. In this episode we talk about what you can learn from consuming Chinese news media (even if it is propaganda), how their conscription process works, and how China is using more than it's military in the Great Power Competition. Plu...
Explosion of Data
October 02, 2020 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn episode 45 we talk about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML) with three experts on the subject: - Brian Raymond at Primer.ai - Tim Kelton at Descartes Labs - Abe Usher at Black Cape We talk about how the DoD is handling this "explosion of data," what capabilities they're most excited about developing in the future, and how they see the DoD workforce being trained in these areas. And of course: the impact of COVID19. Visit the National Security Commission on AI: https...
The Immediate Aftermath of 9/11
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBGlobal SOF has launched "SOF Stories: Live!" These are monthly events with current and former SOF operators focused on different topics, and as the name implies, they occur LIVE. But we also record them so if you miss the live event, the stories can continue to be shared and spread on our other platforms. This episode's topic was "The Immediate Aftermath of 9/11," which focused on the chaos after the attacks through several current and former AFSOC operators: - Col. (Ret) Matthew Atkins - M...
A Critical Gap for SOF
September 04, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBChelsea and Stu spoke with Army SF COL (Ret) Bob Wilson, who commanded special operations forces in combat in Afghanistan and in complex missions across Africa, Central Asia, and Latin America. In his final assignment as an Army officer, Bob served in the White House as a director for counterterrorism in the National Security Council. They discuss being in 7th Group in the 90s, the challenges presented by the austere environments of Africa, and why a light aviation capability like "Armed Ov...
There's Time To Turn This Ship Around
July 29, 2020 20:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBChelsea and Global SOF President Stu Bradin talk to Dr. Seth Jones from the Center for Strategic and International Studies about the Great Power Competition with China, Russia, and Iran. We discuss the way that the US has taken a more conventional approach to the fight while its adversaries have adapted their strategies to meet the challenges of irregular warfare. Dr. Jones talks about what needs to change for the US to "turn the ship around" and posture itself and its partners to better f...
The Guys Who Stop the Russians
July 13, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSOFspot is back with episode 41! Chelsea and Rick Lamb interview Jerry, a longtime Operator with Polish SOF Unit "GROM." They discuss how Polish SOF train and recruit, being a "Robocop" after Selection, and the unpredictable threats from their "Eastern Neighbors." Learn More about our 2020 (or 2021) Polish Symposium: https://www.gsofeurope.org/ Corporate Partner Spotlight: C2 Essentials https://www.c2essentials.com/ Support the show
Holy Toledo, We're Surrounded!
June 04, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThis episode of SOFspot focuses on Operation JUST CAUSE in Panama, and more specifically, the first MaBell Panamanian Surrender Operation at Penonome. Our guests were three men who were in Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), there on the ground in Panama: COL (Retired) David McCracken, who was a Major in 1989 and commanded Charlie Company COL (Retired) Stephen Boston, who was a Captain in 1989 and the Executive Officer of Charlie Company CSM (Retired) Rick...
No Vaporware Allowed
May 26, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, Global SOF COO Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew interviews Mr. Peter Singer, the co-author of recently released novel: "Burn-In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution." They discuss the book, which centers around a terrorist attack in Washington, DC just 10 years in the future, and more specifically the technologies and scenarios that are featured. Everything is thoroughly researched and referenced, so that only technologies that are currently plausible in the next decade are real...
A Great Time To Be A Ranger
May 14, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBChelsea Zooms with CSM (Ret) Rick Lamb about Operation EAGLE CLAW, the failed attempt to rescue hostages at the US Embassy in Iran in April 1980. They talk about what it was like to be a Ranger in the 70s, prepping for the mission, and what led to its eventual failure. Plus we talk about the outcomes of the mission and what changes it led to in the US DoD. Watch the SOF Story from Quarantine Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rnDPvv1tPE Corporate Partner Highlight: Blue Light, LLC ht...
Puppet Master of Air Assets
April 28, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBChelsea and Steve sit down (virtually) with MSgt (Ret) Wes Bryant, a former JTAC and TACP with 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. He talks about the important role that a JTAC plays in combat operations, the importance of airstrikes in the fight against ISIS, and how that fight had to morph in different areas of the Middle East. Get the Book! "Hunting the Caliphate" https://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Caliphate-Americas-ISIS-Strike-ebook/dp/B07TLG7DDJ Corporate Partner Highlight: goTen...
The Colombian Umbrella
April 17, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBChelsea and Stu have their first virtual podcast with US Army Special Forces COL (Ret) Kevin Higgins--from his home in El Salvador. He's had a lifelong career in South and Central America, with over a decade in Colombia. We talk about establishing the SF presence in the region, the development and strategies of Plan Colombia, and why the "war on drugs" may not have a true victory. Stay tuned to the end for a bonus story on boxing for the Golden Gloves. Corporate Partner Highlight: Barbaricu...
COVID Update & SOF Stories
April 06, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThis special episode of the podcast includes an update from Stu and Chelsea on the Global SOF focus during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Then we launch into two SOF Stories from Quarantine: one from Rick Lamb on Armed Overwatch and his relevant experiences in Somalia, followed by Stu's take on the Power of Partnerships and standing up the NATO SOF Headquarters in Europe. Video Editions of SOF Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHPc9_rm4QmoSqaKSpKL7A Global SOF Areas of Focus: http://...
The History of BELSOF
March 20, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBTwo Belgian SOF Operators tell the story behind their Special Forces Group and Special Operations Regiment, diving deep into their roots in WWII. From the Battle of the Bulge to the Beaches of Normandy, learn about how Belgium's most elite soldiers earned their berets, impacted the war, and became the units they are today. Belgium Museum Recommendation from Rick Lamb (After Corona): http://www.pegasus-museum.be/ Belgium CDO Museum Recommendation from BELSOF Operator: http://www.cdomuseum.b...
A Seat at the Table
March 09, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBGet an inside look at our February SOF Imperatives Forum--specifically the panel on the Role of the Assistant SECDEF for Special Operations / Low-Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC). Moderated by Catherine Herridge of CBS News, she spoke with three former ASD SO/LICs: Michael Lumpkin Brian Sheridan Mark Mitchell See what they had to say about the need to elevate the ASD SO/LIC to an Undersecretary position based on their own experiences with the role. See our Op/Ed on the topic: https://the...
Serving as an "Ordinary" Citizen
February 19, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBJim Hake, the CEO and Founder of non-profit Spirit of America, joins Chelsea and Steve to talk about his organization. Inspired by the events of 9/11, Jim founded SoA to help support the American mission in countries around the globe. He calls himself an "ordinary citizen," but we think you'll agree he's much more than that! From baseball equipment to veterinary training, SoA uses its "venture capital model" to take actions that build global relationships with agility and flexibility. Lear...
The Terrorism Threat Picture
February 04, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis episode features the "Future of Terrorism: A New America Assessment" panel from the September 2019 SOF Policy Forum in Washington, DC. Panelists Melissa Salyk-Virk and David Sterman talk about their findings around the increase in drone attacks, issues in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, and the impact of different ideologies both within and outside of the U.S. To learn more, make sure you check out their full assessment: https://www.newamerica.org/international-security/reports/terrorism...
Do Something That Matters
January 17, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBChelsea and Steve sat down with six active duty soldiers at U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) from Special Forces (SF), Civil Affairs (CA), and Psychological Operations (PSYOP). We discussed joining the Army, differences between conventional and SOF service, and what opportunities ARSOF holds for female soldiers. Thanks to our participants: Ben, Garrett, Rihanna, Kiel, Doug, and Angela! Learn more about USASOC: https://www.soc.mil/ Global SOF Partner Highlight: BlackFish http:/...
Deep Behind Enemy Lines
December 18, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBChelsea is joined by GSF President Stu Bradin to talk with LTC (Ret) Jimmy Reese. Reese talks about his unconventional path in the Army that ultimately led him to Delta Force, Operation Anaconda, and becoming an entrepreneur after retiring from Active Duty. Partner Highlight: The Range Complex https://www.therangecomplex.com/ Learn More... Stu references Peter Blaber's Book on Operation Anaconda (and more), which is called, "The Mission, The Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force C...
Armed with Opportunities
December 11, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBLTC Rick Woolshlager is the Commander of the U.S. Army's Special Operations Recruiting Battalion--and he's the guest on this episode of SOFspot! Chelsea met with him at Ft. Bragg to learn about the Army's in-service recruiting team and the many career fields that are available in Army SOF. We talk about opportunities for women, what you should know before you separate from active duty, and if Hollywood has had an impact on recruiting. Learn More About Army Special Operations: http://goarmys...
I Served With Great Soldiers
December 05, 2019 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBChelsea and Rick were honored to chat with MG (Ret) Ken Bowra, an American Special Forces hero who's service goes back to the Vietnam War. MG Bowra talks about serving with the MACVSOG-- Military Assistance Command - Vietnam, Studies and Observations Group. He discusses different tactics used during recon missions, the importance of different types of equipment, and the brotherhood he had with the indigenous troops. It's a very interesting conversation that dives into the real experiences o...
Evolving SOF Leadership
November 26, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBPlease note: The statements and opinions of the speakers in this episode are their own. They are not speaking on behalf of the U.S. Government. This episode comes from this year's SOF Policy Forum in DC, which was held on 18 SEP 2019. We're bringing you a panel called, "Does SOF Leadership Need to Evolve to Win the Future Fight." It features: - MAJ Nicole Alexander, an Operations Officer in the U.S. Army - LTC Kevin Trujillo, a National Security Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School - Col Megh...
The SOF Comms Arsenal
November 12, 2019 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBGlobal SOF President Stu Bradin sat down with three experts from the SOF Communications (Comms) Community to talk about their careers in the field, the SOF comms "boom" when everything changed, and what they think the future will bring. Our three commo guests are COL (Ret) Joe Tragakis, SGM (Ret) Arthur "AC" Coley, and CPT (Ret) Rob Keeler. GSF Corporate Partner Spotlight - AirScan: http://www.airscan.com/ Support the show
Fight for the Budget
October 23, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis episode features Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tom Trask, former Vice Commander of USSOCOM and current member of the Global SOF Advisory Council, along with GSF President/CEO Stu Bradin. They talk about the past and future efforts of the GSF on Capitol Hill, including our platform document--the SOF Imperatives-- and our new partnership with Navigators Global to further our efforts to educate Congressional Staffers. Plus, it's our first ever Video Podcast... so you can watch along here: http://bit.ly...
Listening in on al-Qa'ida
October 18, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWe sat down with AQ and Islamic State expert, Dr. Nelly Lahoud, for a deep dive into the now declassified documents recovered from Osama Bin Laden's Compound in Abbottabad. Dr. Lahoud took us through what she learned from personally translating and analyzing all 6,000 pages of these documents, from the impact of drone strikes to the relationships between AQ and other terrorist organizations in the region. Spoiler alert: many widely accepted ideas may not be correct... Episode Links: - Dr. ...
Don't Call For The Medic
October 09, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is our second episode with Dan Irizarry, an expert in Tactical Combat Casualty Care. In part two of the conversation we discuss what Dan sees for the future of SOF medicine, the Alan Babin Rule, and freeze-dried plasma. Listen and learn with Dan Irizarry! GSF Corporate Partner Highlight: Aero Pioneer Group https://aero-pioneer.com/ Alan Babin on the Gary Sinise Foundation: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/specially-adapted-smart-homes/alan-babin/ Stop the Bleeding: http://stopth...
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
September 25, 2019 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBStu and Chelsea of the GSF met with Dan Irizarry, an expert in Tactical Combat Casualty Care. We had such a good conversation that it was worthy of two episodes... this is Part 1. In this episode we discuss NATO SOF medics, the crazy advancements in simulated training, and tourniquets... lots of tourniquets. Listen and learn with Dan Irizarry! GSF Corporate Partner Highlight: AC4S https://www.ac4s.com/ Support the show