The Indigenous Approach - 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)

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Creativity and Leadership Feb 27, 2024

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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

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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

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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 episodes every two weeks!

Moral Injury with Dr. Harold Koenig May 22, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 what you want out of it.

Human Performance and Wellness: Impact of Sleep on the Human Body Nov 25, 2022

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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 optimize sleep habits.
Major Pierce is also author of "Self-Health Andragogy: Self-Directed Learning Approach to Mental and Physical Self-Care." His book can be found on Google books or Amazon.
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The Science of Fighting Nov 09, 2022

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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 sergeant for 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne).

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