Air Force Judge Advocate General's School Podcast

Jul 31 2024 97 ep. 38 mins 24

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The AFJAGS Podcast was created to meet the goals set by SECAF, CSAF, and TJAG in accordance with the NDS, NSS, and JAG Corps Flight Plan to drive innovation, develop excellent leaders, collaborate, and ultimately enhance the JAGC’s mission to provide full-spectrum legal support for mission success in air, space, and cyberspace. The AFJAGS Podcast is the next iteration of the digital Reporter (i.e. a JAGC online legal publication) to modernize how we deliver content to the JAGC and beyond through the speed of relevance. Through the podcast, we interview leaders, innovators, and influencers on the law, leadership, and best practices of the day. The podcast will be accessible 24/7 from any electronic device through a fully responsive, shareable, and interactive online platform at https://www.jagreporter.af.mil/podcasts, along with popular podcast directories like iTunes and Stitcher.

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82. JAGs on the Job - Operations & International Law with Col Simone Davis & Col Corrie Mack

Jul 31 2024 48 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Wheat closes out the “JAGs on the Job” series by interviewing Colonel Simone Davis and Colonel Corrie Mack about their experiences serving as judge advocates in the United States Air Force, and more specifically, working in operations and international law capacities. In case you missed the first two episodes in this series, go back to Episodes 76 a

81. 75 Years as ONE TEAM

May 17 2024 103 mins

Happy 75th Anniversary to the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps! In this special edition episode, Major Laura Wheat interviews various key JAG Corps personnel to give brief overviews on some of the major events over the past 75 years, in chronological order. Special guest speakers include: Lieutenant General Charles Plummer, The Judge Advocate General; Maj

80. JAGs on the Job: Civil Law & Litigation with Col Patricia Wiegman-Lenz & Maj Sean McDivitt

Oct 25 2023 27 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Quaco interviews Colonel Patricia Wiegman-Lenz and Major Sean McDivitt about their experiences serving as judge advocates in the United States Air Force, and more specifically, working in civil law and litigation capacities. Over the coming months, there will be one more episode in this "JAGs on the Job" series, focused on operations and international l

79. Talks with a Trailblazer: Retired Chief Master Sergeant David Haskins

Sep 13 2023 36 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Quaco talks with Retired Chief Master Sergeant David Haskins, the ninth Senior Paralegal Manager (now called Senior Enlisted Advisor) to The Judge Advocate General—the most senior paralegal position in The Judge Advocate General’s Corps. CMSgt Haskins was the first Black/African American, as well as the first practicing the Islamic faith, to serve a

78. Talks with a Trailblazer: Retired Colonel Susan McNeill

Aug 23 2023 48 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Quaco sits down with Retired Colonel Susan McNeill, the first female Black/African American judge advocate to make the rank of colonel in any of the military services. Colonel McNeill shares some notable moments in her Air Force career—from being a procurement officer during the Vietnam War, to serving in the Social Actions Office during a tumultuous

77. Black/African American History in the Air Force JAG Corps

Jul 31 2023 27 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Quaco sits down with Colonel Ja Rai Williams and Lieutenant Colonel Velma Thompson to discuss integration in the Armed Services pursuant to Executive Order 9981, and research they conducted related to the history of Black/African Americans in the United States Regular Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In the next couple episodes, you will be a

76. JAGs on the Job: Military Justice & Discipline with Lt Col Dane Horne & Maj Allison Gish

Jul 28 2023 32 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Quaco interviews Lieutenant Colonel Dane Horne and Major Allison Gish about their experiences serving as judge advocates in the United States Air Force, and more specifically, working in military justice and discipline capacities. Over the coming months, there will be two more episodes in this "JAGs on the Job" series--one episode will be focused on civ

76. JAGs on the Job: Military Justice & Discipline

Jul 13 2023 33 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Quaco talks with Lieutenant Colonel Dane Horne and Major Allison Gish about their experiences serving as judge advocates in the United States Air Force, and more specifically, working in military justice and discipline capacities. Over the coming months, there will be two more episodes in this "JAGs on the Job" series--one episode will be focused on civ

75. A New Prosecutor's in Town: Standup of the Office of Special Trial Counsel

May 25 2023 24 mins

In this episode, Major Laura Quaco sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Neil, the Director of Operations for the Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC). Lt Col Neil and Maj Quaco discuss the historical background and development of OSTC—a major military justice reform required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. Historically, commanders have decid

74. Pursuit of Power: A Look at Russia & Ukraine Through an Ops Law Lens

Mar 28 2023 47 mins

In this episode of the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School Podcast, Major Laura Quaco continues her conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Sandra O’Hern and Dr. Andy Akin, discussing operations and international legal principles related to Russia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. You can go back to Episode 73 to hear the first part of the conversation in which they discuss R