One CA Podcast

Please welcome Maria Yager and Bas Waters to One CA Podcast.  Originally, I was cohosting the show with Mariah, but I got OBE'd (or overcome by events), so Maria covered until I arrived and helped with questions and answers.  This is part one of a two-part episode on influence and persuasion. FeedSpot ranked One CA Podcast as one of their top 20 foreign policy podcasts. Check it out at: https://po...

LTC Brian Hancock interviews CW5 Michael Gudmundson on electronic warfare (EW) and how it shapes current and future conflicts. Gudmundson spent four years at I Corps and then transferred to the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa to plan and advise on EW. FeedSpot ranked One CA Podcast as one of their top 20 foreign policy podcasts. Check it out at: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts...

With the death of Alexei Navalny, I called Ilya Zaslavsky, A Russian anti-Putin activist, and asked him to come on the show to give some perspective on what happened and its ramifications. This show was a quick turnaround, so I apologize for the editing. I wanted to get it out to you as soon as possible.  Also, a quick heads-up: FeedSpot just ranked One CA Podcast as one of their top 20 foreign po...

Today, Courtney Mulhern interviews Dan Joseph, Author of the Combat Psych website and the book Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts.  His articles and tools are to help soldiers and families build mental fitness and overcome past trauma so that they can live healthier / happier lives.  As you know from Courtney Mulhern's episode, she is a practicing th...

Today, Courtney Mulhern interviews Dan Joseph, Author of the Combat Psych website and the book Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts.  His articles and tools are to help soldiers and families build mental fitness and overcome past trauma so that they can live healthier / happier lives.  As you know from Courtney Mulhern's episode, she is a practicing th...

This week, Rob Boudreau hosts Joel Searl, who created and runs the U.S. Marine, 1st CAG, podcast "The Human Dimension," their social media and public outreach programs. The original is located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpdSA_Z7pAs One CA is a product of the civil affairs association  and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agent...

Today, we welcome back Curtis Fox, author of Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach to Strategic Competition & Conventional Military Conflict, which is now hot off the presses and in stores.  We discuss the book's concepts and how they apply to current events. This is part one of two, so sit back, enjoy and come back next week for part two.  Link to Biography: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-...

Today we welcome Albert Augustine, the G9 at V Corps. Albert came on the show to discuss the changes in army training in Europe and how they impact civil affairs.  Additionally, we discuss how CA members can get a tour and how to prepare for a gig at V Corps or in Europe.  One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week, we introduce the USMC 1st CAG Human Dimension Podcast. This is the first pilot episode 1st and hosted by Major Searls, with guests including Major Antonov, Captain Johnson, and Staff Sergeant Camos. The Marines discussed their experiences at Operation BRIGHT STAR 2023. The original is located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpdSA_Z7pAs. One CA is a pro...

Today, we welcome back to the second half of the interview with retired Col. Robert Curris, who drafted the opinion piece, "The Army needs to invest in Psychological Operations and not cut them." in the November first edition of the Military Times: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/11/01/the-army-needs-to-invest-in-psychological-operations-not-cut-them/ This is the first time I have had t...

Today, we welcome retired Col. Robert Curris, who drafted the opinion piece, "The Army needs to invest in Psychological Operations and not cut them." in the November first edition of the Military Times: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/11/01/the-army-needs-to-invest-in-psychological-operations-not-cut-them/ This is the first time I have had the honor of bringing in an expert on Psycholog...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today, we are rebroadcasting a Carnegie Connects interview with retired General David Petraeus about his new book and current world events. I will have a link to the source in the show notes.  Carnegie interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=druqmRdjOow One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring...

Please welcome Angie Smith, environmental Scientist and Civil Affairs Officer.  Angie and her team travel globally to partner nations to assess resource use and advise on sustainable development.  Her team has helped countries like the Marshal Islands with resource management to mitigate climate change.   In this episode, Angie will talk about her trade, and how it helps the U.S. build foreign rel...

Welcome to One CA Podcast. This episode is from the archives. The former host, John McElligott traveled to AUSA in 2018 and interviewed participants on Civil Affairs. It's a quick episode, but a fun one for the Veteran's Memorial Weekend.  One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplo...

Recently, I organized a panel discussion on Taiwan with the Joint Staff SMA program (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), which is similar to a think tank but within the DOD.  They bring in people to present their work and discuss national security. I had reached out to Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan at the American Enterprise Institute and thought it would be good to include SMA in the discussion.  M...

Recently, I organized a panel discussion on Taiwan with the Joint Staff SMA program (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), which is similar to a think tank but within the DOD.  They bring in people to present their work and discuss national security. I had reached out to Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan at the American Enterprise Institute and decided to include SMA in the discussion.  Mariah Yager is ru...

Today, we welcome Captain Daniel Moriarty, Professor John Melkon, and Captain Tommy Daniel to talk about Westpoint's Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations and the exciting new programs for students to learn CMO within the school and abroad.  They also requested that I add that their comments are their own and do not officially represent any institution or organization. Special thanks t...

Brain Hancock hosts Colonel Tony Vacha They discuss his experiences as the Civil Affairs planning chief for the US Army Europe and Africa,  as well as his thoughts on the new Civil Affairs 38-Golf program and discussions about the new transitional governance doctrine.  This is part one of a two-part episode, so stay tuned.  Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nominati...

Brain Hancock hosts Colonel Tony Vacha They discuss his experiences as the Civil Affairs planning chief for the US Army Europe and Africa,  as well as his thoughts on the new Civil Affairs 38-Golf program and discussions about the new transitional governance doctrine.  This is part one of a two-part episode, so stay tuned.  Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nominati...

Sabrina Barton brought me on to her channel to talk about my experiences with the One CA Podcast as I reached my first year hosting the show.  Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/ 10% promo code: oneca10 One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working...

In this episode, Brian Hancock interviews Jess Langerud, who works in medical security cooperation in Poland for the U.S. Army. Jess talks about the value of medical outreach as a form of diplomacy and how Civil Affairs can better integrate into security cooperation and security force assistance programs.  I also want to highlight LC38 Brand for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by...

Today, we welcome Courtney Mulhern, a professional therapist (MSW) and team sergeant for the 492 Civil Affairs Battalion. Courtney talks about using her skills while working with partner nations' people and leaders to build lasting relationships and provides tips to help others with outreach. So please welcome Courtney to the show.   Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Award...

We bring back CMS Garrick Banfield to discuss the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade with host John McEllicot Garric Banfield's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garric-banfield-aa13212a/ 95th CA website: https://www.soc.mil/95th/95thhomepage.html   Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at...

Today we welcome Richard Messick,  who served 14 years with the World Bank, advising on the rule of law and anti-corruption issues.  Richard now leads the Messick Group out of DC and recently traveled with UNODC to Southeast Asia to advise on anti-corruption in governance.  and also to Ukraine to advise the Ministry of Infrastructure on reconstruction.  There was a lot to unpack in this episode, ...

Today we welcome Colonel Scott DeJesse, who is rebuilding the US Army Civil Affairs monuments program. Dejesse is an Army Reservist who works at the Department of State in cultural diplomacy.  For the monuments program, Dejesse is partnering with the Smithsonian Institute, The Met in New York, academic institutions and others to revitalize and develop CA teams who can work in crisis and conflict t...