Podcasts

Counter Piracy Centers on Collaboration: How do we stop piracy? How do we intercept attacks aimed at the flow of commerce? Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, Navy and Homeland Security Programs joins the IDGA podcast series to discuss the importance of collaboration between the US, Canada and other nations. 90% of goods come from across the sea and Admiral McKnight explains the importance of collaborative partnerships to protecting the free flow of commerce and preventing potential terrorist and pirate attacks. listen now

Single Army Logistics Enterprise: Implementation and lessons learned from the private sector: What are the best methods for tracking assets? Find out about how the US Army is using the Single Army Logistics Enterprise to improve logistics visibility, accountability, and interoperability in this IDGA exclusive interview with Carlos Morrison, Director, Corporate Information Office, Army G4. listen now

How are Biometric Technologies Securing the US/Canadian Border?: There have been rapid advances in biometric technologies in recent years, but how exactly are these technologies helping to ensure the security of the Northern US border? Gary Wheeler, Chief, Global Initiatives Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) discusses the current biometric technologies being used along the border, some of the challenges involved in collaboration with other agencies and surveys the future landscape of biometric technology and its use in border security. listen now

AMC on Anticipating Logistical Requirements: This IDGA exclusive interview features Colonel Bradford Nelson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence within the Army Materiel Command. In an era of persistent conflict, Colonel Nelson highlights the ways in which AMC is anticipating intelligence requirements and what it means to maintain a strategic edge through the logistic lifecycle. listen now

Examining the Incident Command System with Brig Gen Mike Stone, Michigan National Guard: In an IDGA exclusive interview Brig Gen Stone, Assistant Adjutant General, Michigan National Guard, examines the main strengths and weaknesses of the Incident Command System and highlights the ways in which the Michigan National Guard prepares for potential cyber attacks and deals with the issue of surge capacity. Listen up! listen now

Telehealth: The Coming Wave in Military Healthcare: Skyrocketing costs in traditional medicine, coupled with the emergence of innovative new technologies, has set the stage for an explosion in the field of telehealth. The app market alone for mobile and telehealth is estimated to be in the billions and growing. Dr. Jay Conyers of Casscells and Associates--the firm founded by Ward Casscells, former Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)--talks to IDGA about international trends in telemedicine, and what telehealth's implications are for the future of healthcare. listen now

Improving Medical Care for Military Personnel and their Families: As operations in Afghanistan and Iraq conclude, many returning warfighters will require assistance resuming their lives stateside. The US government isn’t always up to the job. This exclusive IDGA podcast features a conversation with Tina Atherall, Vice President of Hope for the Warriors, a group seeking to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet. listen now

Fighting Crime on the Border: The Battles of U.S. Border Patrol: The Tucson Sector is a stretch of 262 miles of international border between the U.S. and Mexico. Richard A. Barlow, Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for the Tucson Sector, discusses the challenges of patrolling this vast area and his efforts to deter illicit activity along the Southwest Border. listen now

BOLD ALLIGATOR 12: Highlights and Lessons Learned: Bold Alligator 12 was the biggest amphibious exercise in a decade. Want to know how it went from someone who was there? Col Bradley Weisz, Deputy Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, talks to IDGA about highlights from the operation, valuable lessons learned, and how the exercise will help to set the stage for the future of global amphibious operations. listen now

Treating the Effects of PTSD with Yoga and Alternative Therapies: While it may never be fully understood what allegedly drove a U.S. Army solider to kill 16 Afghan men, women and children in a recent shooting rampage, the tragic incident has again raised public awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTDD). IDGA recently spoke with MAJ Jon Greuel, a leading instructor for Yoga Warriors, about how yoga and alternative therapies can treat PTSD. MAJ Greuel discusses how yoga can alleviate PTSD, scientific data backing his research, and how yoga has been proven to be successful for returning soldiers. listen now