The Indigenous Approach

Feb 27 2024 68 ep. 37 mins 911
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Welcome to The Indigenous Approach, a podcast where we examine the role of the Nation's Premier Partnership Force across the competition continuum - from cooperation to conflict, and everything in between. 

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Creativity and Leadership

Feb 27 2024 59 mins  
In this episode, Lt. Col. Thomas Gaines and Dr. Angus Fletcher discuss creativity and leadership. Lt. Col. Gaines is the command's G6 and Dr. Fletcher is a Story Science Professor from Ohio State University. Together the two have done quite a bit of research on creativity and leadership. Enjoy the episode. It's a great one and an interesting conversation

Command Team Update: Meme Lords and ARSOF Integration

Jan 22 2024 62 mins  
We're back! It's another episode of the Indigenous Approach. This time we sit down with the command team and have a candid conversation on vision and ARSOF Integration.

Social Media Mishap, JFK's Legacy, and Salute to Veterans

Nov 03 2023 54 mins  
The Indigenous Approach returns! We're back with another series of episodes. In this episode, an OPSEC violation was trending on social media. Next, it's Veterans Day time. Salute to all those who served. Lastly, it's coming up on the 60th Anniversary of the passing of President John F. Kennedy. We discuss his legacy and what it means for Special Operations today in 2023. New episo

Moral Injury with Dr. Harold Koenig

May 22 2023 33 mins  
In this episode, the command's Chaplain and Psych speak with Dr. Harold Koenig on moral injury. The episode intertwines health and spirituality on how to treat moral injury related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Staff Sergeant Amanda Baker

May 10 2023 23 mins  
May is mental health awareness month and in this episode, we talk to Staff Sergeant Amanda Baker, mother, spouse, and an outstanding NCO in the command. She’s an advocate using behavioral health and she’ll share her real life experience.

Black History Month

Feb 21 2023 23 mins  
In this episode, Staff Sgt. Amanda Baker discusses Black History Month with Col. Tavi Brunson and Lt. Col Burton Furlow, the brigade commander and special troop battalion commander of 528th Sustainment Brigade Special Operations Airborne. Listen as these two leaders explore what Black History Month means to them and several key insights on leadership serving in Special Operations.

Irregular Warfare with Sean McFate

Jan 23 2023 32 mins  
In this episode of the Indigenous Approach, we are joined by Dr. Sean McFate, author of the 2019 book The New Rules of War. Sean is currently a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a professor at National Defense University, Georgetown University, and Syracuse University. We discuss with Sean the role of SOF in Irregular Warfare and Strategic Competition.

Transitioning

Dec 19 2022 61 mins  
Master Sgt. Chris Copper, Master Sgt. Jim Rooney, and Sergeant First Class (Retired) Bill O'Brian discuss transition from military service to civilian life. Navigation from military service to civilian life can be a struggle for some, and this discussion will hopefully enlighten those who need guidance and direction moving forward. Your transitioning phase will be determined by wha

Human Performance and Wellness: Impact of Sleep on the Human Body

Nov 25 2022 56 mins  
In this episode, Staff Sgt. Thomas sits with Major Christopher Pierce, Performance and Wellness Sleep Program Manager and Mr. Ryan Carroll, HPW Coordinator, to discuss how the lack of adequate sleep can affect mental health, physical fitness, and critical thinking. They also discuss programs and technologies utilized within 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) to monitor and optim

The Science of Fighting

Nov 09 2022 67 mins  
SSG Thomas sits down with SFC H.E., SPC Lat, and SFC T for a conversation on the art of fighting and how to maintain your peak performance. SFC H.E. is the senior combatives instructor for the 95th Civil Affairs advanced skills detachment. SPC Lat is an amateur boxer and public affairs Soldier for 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne). SFC T is a MMA champion and communications ser