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The LOGSTAT Video Podcast

Welcome to The LOGSTAT, the U.S. Army’s premier official podcast dedicated entirely to the sustainment enterprise. Broadcasting bi-weekly from the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) at Fort Lee, Virginia, and hosted by the Sustainment Center of Excellence Harding Fellow, this insight-driven series is designed to support, educate, and sharpen the skills of sustainment personnel worldwide. Each quick-consumption episode features conversations with leaders analyzing emerging developments, current trends, and future strategies to prepare the next generation of Soldiers. Whether focusing on tactical operations or high-level transformation, The LOGSTAT aims to spark strategic dialogue and maximize professional readiness, keeping you just a click away from a more lethal, ready enterprise. Listeners can access the video podcast on DVIDS or Apple Podcasts.

Latest Episodes:

Data-Driven Sustainment in a Contested Environment Jul 30, 2026

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Episode #63: Our increased reliance on digital technology is changing the manner we conduct sustainment operations. Through a data-driven sustainment system with a focus on predictive logistics and precision sustainment, we will maximize our potential and operational reach. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Jonathan Vann to discuss how we manage this data in a contested environment.

Base Cluster Execution in an ABCT Jul 23, 2026

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Episode #62: Base clusters are a developing concept that every unit is testing out to see which organizational style works the most efficient for them. The driving force is that base clusters increase our mobility, are lighter, and maximize our survivability through dispersion compared to the base formations of the past. A large focus for this concept has been on light formations, but armored brigade combat teams (ABCT) are testing them out now as well. Thus, on this episode CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Bobby Leeman, 2ABCT 3ID SPO, to discuss distributed logistics in the ABCT fight, C2 across base clusters, and how to plan sustainment efficiently in the ABCT. ATP 4-90 BSB, Brigade Support Battalion, January 2026: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN45712-ATP_4-90-000-WEB-1.pdf CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCn4VhOMJ9s

Sustaining in the Shadows - ARSOF Support Jul 16, 2026

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Episode #61: Sustainment in the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) has its own unique challenges and opportunities which begins with the group support battalion (GSB). Throughout this episode CPT Garett Pyle discusses how sustainment in SOF compares to the regular Army with LTC James Broadie, Commander of the 10th GSB and CPT Heidy Shi, Deputy SPO of the 10th GSB. They analyze the role the GSB plays, how they are adapting to meet the challenges of large scale combat operations, and talent management for those interested in joining SOF. CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6051OaepwM0

Forging the Sustainment Functional Data Analyst Jul 09, 2026

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Episode #60: The Sustainment Enterprise is forging a new beginning in the world of data expertise and institutionalizing this skillset through the establishment of a new skill identifier (SI). This innovative SI, which is the Sustainment Functional Data Analyst (L9), is not only a career enhancer but is also a combat multiplier for individuals in any unit to leverage data as a strategic asset. Thus, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Kyle Weinerth of the Logistics Proponency Office, to discuss this SI and the various direct commissioning programs available to Logisticians. Additional Resources: ASU Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom/asu Email: usarmy.lee.asu.mbx.logpro@army.mil LOGPRO Website: https://asu.army.mil/logpro/ CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuNJzKYYYhc

Tactical Sustainment Leaders Jul 02, 2026

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Episode #59: As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CSM James LaFratta, the CASCOM CSM, to discuss how sustainers can be more tactical in all their operations. Through their dialogue they present how leaders need to implement more tactical training at all levels and ways to achieve that goal. CASCOM Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom Line of Departure: https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/ CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okWEFCA44AI

The Evolution of the Logistics Corps Jun 25, 2026

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Episode #58: The world of logistics is ever changing, and the Army Sustainment University (ASU) continues to be at the cutting edge with instructing the next generation of logisticians. This episode builds off Episode 2 “The Future of ASU,” Episode 4 “The Next Generation of LOG BOLC,” and Episode 11 “On a Tactical Level of LOG BOLC” to bring you the next evolution of not only the innovations at ASU but the entire Logistics Corps as a whole. To guide the conversation, CPT Garett Pyle sits down with COL Daniel Horn, the LG commandant, to discuss all of this and much more. • ASU Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom/asu • CASCOM Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom • Updated Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin Homepage: https://www.army.mil/ARMYSUSTAINMENT • CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos • Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS8XiR979n4&t=90s

TiC in Action - An ABCT BSB Perspective Jun 04, 2026

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Episode #55: Transformation in Contact (TiC) has revolutionized the modern battlefield as units have integrated a wild variety of new technology into their formations. As we move from TiC 1.0 to TiC 2.0, we continue to see an assortment of structural changes to units and how they adapt to the modern battlefield. This opportunity to experiment and innovate is increasing our lethality at a record rate with each unit providing its own lessons learned to share with the community. Thus, on this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Patrick Smith, the 703d Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) executive officer, to discuss how an armored brigade combat team (ABCT) BSB has integrated lessons learned from other TiC units and applied them to ABCT sustainment operations. Check out the Army TiC Homepage for other TiC News Stories : https://www.army.mil/transformingincontact

Contesting, Contested Logistics May 28, 2026

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Episode #54: “Contested Logistics” is a recent buzz word that has been thrown around with the definition being contested over the years. FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations published in March 2026, included an entire section on the concept; it outlines what “contested logistics” is and how it impacts operations. However, even before this updated FM was published, leaders across the Army were discussing this and working to truly define the term. One such leader was LTC Jon Michael King, who wrote an article on contested logistics back in February 2024. Thus, to deep dive into contested logistics, CPT Garett Pyle sits down with LTC King as they analyze contested logistics through a variety of different lenses. Through their conversation, we see why professional dialogue is vital to increase our understanding of different concepts and our lethality as warfighters. Check out the new Line of Departure Mobile App available on Android and Apple. Link to “Contested Logistics Environment Defined” Article: https://www.army.mil/article/272922/contested_logistics_environment_defined FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations, March 2026: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN46157-FM_4-0-000-WEB-1.pdf CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmJcFtLZTM

Surviving a Unit Deactivation May 14, 2026

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Episode #52: Turning in property can be a nightmare with just a few pieces alone. Now add the complexities of a unit deactivating and the entire process can seem overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Army has programs to make the turn-in process efficient. If your unit is tasked with a deactivation, you can not only survive but thrive. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with a unit that has accomplished just that. CPT Doug Smith serves as the S-4 OIC and SSG Andrew Arrison serves as the S-4 NCOIC of the 3rd Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne). They discuss how they survived their unit deactivation and provide guidance on how other units can be successful in any type of equipment turn-in. Additionally, they provide some great insight into sustainment operations for Special Operations. CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9q3AdCfNCY

Broadening Your Career Opportunities May 07, 2026

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Episode #51: The concept of broadening is a purposeful development of a leader’s capabilities and understanding provided through opportunities internal and external to the Army. There are a variety of different opportunities that exist that can be found through the HRC yearly Broadening Opportunity Programs (BOP) Catalog. To highlight one of the programs, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Ephesian Poinsette, a current General Omar N. Bradley Fellow, to discuss the fellowship and how fellowship programs broaden your career opportunities to sharpen your toolkit. HRC BOP Main Page: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/BOP CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/rfsOlYSF6Ds?si=oUcxl-mm7daXgT8y

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