Testing Unit Medical Readiness at the Joint Readiness Training Center
Soldier Pulse
In this episode, Rick talks with Capt. Victor Velez and Master Sgt. Brad Robinson, two medical services professionals stationed at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. They discuss what it's like to serve as an observer-trainer at a high operational tempo combat training center during "fighting season." Image: U.S. Army via
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Diverse Army Careers Translated to the Private Sector
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This week, host Nick Keipper is joined by Col. (ret.) Justin Overbaugh to discuss Overbaugh's distinguished and multifaceted Army career from infantryman to intelligence professional to recruiter. They dig into the diverse skill sets he developed along the way and how they translated to the civilian world as he made the transition to the private sector. Image: via DVIDS
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Revitalizing Army Professional Writing
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Rick sits down with three soldiers at the heart of the Harding Project, an Army-wide effort to revitalize professional writing. Maj. Emily Lopez, a civil affairs officer; Capt. Thepnakone Souimaniphanh, an incoming Harding fellow; and Sgt. 1st Class Marcel Blood, the deputy director of the Harding Project, share their paths to the Harding Project and what they each expect to do after their time at the project ends. Image: Spc. Taylor Lakey-Tamacori via
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Life in the Famed 82nd Airborne
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Nick sits down with Sgt. 1st Class (ret.) Paul Ross to explore his incredible journey from high school dropout to paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and beyond. They discuss how grit, discipline, and a relentless desire to learn transformed Paul’s life — from humble beginnings to becoming a respected leader in the military and private sector. It’s a candid conversation about resilience, redemption, and the power of experience-driven growth. Image: U.S. Army via
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Working in a Commander’s Action Group
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Rick sits down with Col. Andy Forney to discuss the Commander's Action Group ("the CAG"). They chat about why each group is unique, how they assist commanders in carrying out their operational focus and strategic vision, and serving in a Commander's Action Group during the Afghanistan withdrawal. Image:
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What It Means To Be a “Mustang” and Other Reflections of Army Service
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In this wide-ranging episode, Rick sits down with Nick Keipper, a recently retired officer with experience in the special operations community. They discuss leadership lessons, a no-notice National Training Center rotation, and what it means to be a "mustang" — a rare breed. The episode concludes with a special announcement about the future of Soldier Pulse. Image: via DVIDS
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Ethical Leadership in the Fog of War, Part 4
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Jason Dempsey continues his conversation with Army veterans Staff Sgt. Mike McGuinness and Spc. Lucas Gray who served under 1st Lt. Clint Lorance in Afghanistan for the final part of this four-part series. Their conversation this week addresses the incident that saw McGuinness and Gray accused of war crimes and the aftermath of the incident. Image:
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Ethical Leadership in the Fog of War, Part 3
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In Part 3 of host Jason Dempsey's conversation with Army veterans Staff Sgt. Mike McGuinness and Spc. Lucas Gray who served under 1st Lt. Clint Lorance in Afghanistan. Their story is the story of the honor and discipline American soldiers commit to but, regretfully, do not always live up to. Mike McGuinness and Lucas Gray reflect on what happened on their last deployment and the aftermath. Their conversation this week sets the scene for the war crime incident.
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Ethical Leadership in the Fog of War, Part 2
Soldier Pulse
In the second part of this four-part series, Jason Dempsey speaks with Army veterans Staff Sgt. Mike McGuinness and Spc. Lucas Gray, who served under 1st Lt. Clint Lorance in Afghanistan. Their story is the story of the honor and discipline American soldiers commit to but, regretfully, do not always live up to. Mike McGuinness and Lucas Gray reflect on what happened on their last deployment and the aftermath.
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Ethical Leadership in the Fog of War, Part 1
Soldier Pulse
Jason Dempsey speaks with Army veterans Staff Sgt. Mike McGuinness and Spc. Lucas Gray, who served under 1st Lt. Clint Lorance in Afghanistan. Their story is the story of the honor and discipline American soldiers commit to but, regretfully, do not always live up to. Mike McGuinness and Lucas Gray reflect on what happened on their last deployment and the aftermath.
info_outlineOn this episode of Soldier Pulse, Amos Fox sat down with Maj. Emily Bobenrieth, Associate Professor in the National Security Law Department at The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, to discuss the ways technology is outpacing law in modern war.