MARINE CORPS GAZETTE HOUR: Major John Kivelin — “Light Infantry Problems and Bicycle Born Solutions”

John Kivelin
Major, USMC

Major John Kivelin, USMC, joins the program to discuss future battlefields where 7-ton trucks aren’t available due to the abundance of fiber optic weapons in the hands of our enemies.  SOLUTION:  bicycle born infantry that retains mobility to strike at points the enemy believes are not accessible.

We take a look at the future and innovation that enables maneuver.  INTERESTING STUFF.

THE MARINE CORPS VS. “MARINES UNITED” — WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN: Tom Draude, BGen USMC (ret)

Tom Draude
BGen USMC (ret)

BGen Tom Draude, USMC (ret), a former Public Affairs Officer of the Marine Corps joins us to discuss the appropriate response of the Marine Corps to the “marinesunited” sexual harassment controversy.

JAPANESE AMPHIBIOUS CAPABILITIES AND CHINESE EXPANSION IN THE PACIFIC: Grant Newsham

Grant Newsham
Defense Researcher
Col, USMCR (ret)

Grant Newsham, Col USMCR (ret), joins us to discuss the current state of the Asia-Pacific Rim. Formerly, the U.S. Marine Liaison Officer to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force from 2011-2013, Grant brings a ton of experience and insight — currently a researcher, commentator, and consultant – Asia/Pacific Defense and business risk. OUR SECOND VISIT WITH A VERY INTERESTING GUEST

Reflecting on “Protect What You’ve Earned” — What does that Mean?

LtCol John Keenan, USMC

LTCOL JOHN KEENAN, USMC joins us to discuss his article “Reflecting on Protect What You’ve Earned” which reflects on the Commandant’s challenge to Marines to behave better to preserve what they’ve worked for.

An interesting discussion about negative leadership in today’s Marine Corps.  LtCol Keenan, an IG currently, talks leadership advice for young leaders.

MARINE CORPS GAZETTE HOUR: Capt Eric Hovey — “Dance With the One That Brought You — An innovative culture will save USMC unmanned aviation before buying Air Force technology will”

Captain Eric Hovey
USMC

Captain Eric Hovey advocates for a smarter use of the RQ-21, a Marine Corps Program of Record and a better understanding of procurement system for all leaders in the Marine Corps.