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Red Team “Two sides to every Story”

By Lieutenant Colonel John Nelson, USA

 

Three years ago, I was one of the first graduates of the Red Team School at the University of Foreign Military and Cultural Studies (UFMCS), located at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. The Red Teaming course is relatively new to the Army, but the concept of an advisor to the commanding general has been around since the time of Napoleon. The concept of the Red Team requires members to see through multiple lenses; in the case of Iraq, looking at a situation from the perspective of the people or the Government of Iraq, as well as the enemy. The role has been effectively used in both government and business, but until recently, the Army had no doctrine or recognized education available to implement the capability in its operational and strategic units.

 

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World War II Fighter Pilot

On June 5, 2009, Conversations with Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a conversation with World War II Army Air Corps fighter pilot Captain Jerry Yellin.

 

Program Date: June 5, 2009

Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific

Topic: World War II Fighter Pilot

Listen Live:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/06/06/World-War-II-Fighter-Pilot

 

About the Guest

Captain Jerry Yellin, USA “enlisted in the Army Air Corps on Feb. 15, 1942, his 18th birthday and graduated from Luke Field in August, 1943 as a fighter pilot. He was in combat in the Pacific Theater and Iwo Jima with the 78th Fighter Squadron and participated in the first land based fighter mission over Japan on April 7, 1945 and the last mission of the war on August 14, 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with an Oak Leaf cluster and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf clusters. He was discharged a Captain in December 1945.”  Captain Jerry Yellin is the author of Of War & Weddings: A Legacy of Two Fathers and The Blackened Canteen.

 

About the Watering Hole

The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life.  Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.

 

About the Host

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years.  He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant.  He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University.  He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Law Enforcement Technology and leadership.  Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One.  He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.

 

Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/06/06/World-War-II-Fighter-Pilot

 

Program Contact Information

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA

editor@police-writers.com

909.599.7530

Special Forces Soldier

On May 22, 2009, Conversations with Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature Master Sergeant Regulo Zapata, Jr. United States Army (ret.).

 

Program Date: May 22, 2009

Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific

Topic: Special Forces Soldiers

Listen Live:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/05/23/Special-Forces-Soldiers-

 

About the Guest

Master Sergeant Regulo Zapata Jr., USA (ret.) was an Army Special Operations NCO and retired as a Master Sergeant in 2003 after 28 years of service with the U.S. Army Special Forces. He now lives in Gilroy (California). Master Sergeant Regulo Zapata, Jr. is the author of Desperate Lands: The War on Terror through the Eyes of a Special Forces Soldier.

 

According to the book description of Desperate Lands: The War on Terror Through the Eyes of a Special Forces Soldier it “is the unprecedented story of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and the missions they have carried out while fighting the war on terror in the Horn of Africa and in Afghanistan. The book is unique and timely, in that it tells the compelling story of our nations struggle and of its soldiers fighting a new and different kind of war never fought before a Global War on Terror. This true story comes at a time when our nation has divided feelings and opinions about this war a division that exists among both government leaders and the American people. These pages offer a different perspective that of lower enlisted soldiers reflecting their personal experience in combat zones in Africa and Afghanistan as they witnessed and experienced the fog of war. The author Special Forces Master Sergeant Regulo Zapata, Jr. shares his extraordinary journey through ancient and desperate lands at the front lines of this ongoing war. Here are true stories of sacrifice, bravery, excitement, horror, anger, tedium, fear, camaraderie, and more a firsthand look behind the headlines at the reality of the exceptional and difficult challenges U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers face as they defend America against the terrorist threat.”

 

About the Watering Hole

The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life.  Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.

 

About the Host

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years.  He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant.  He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University.  He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Law Enforcement Technology and leadership.  Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One.  He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.

 

Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/05/23/Special-Forces-Soldiers-

 

Program Contact Information

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA

editor@police-writers.com

909.599.7530

Leadership Philosophy: Expand Your Mind

Leadership comes in many different shapes and forms. As leadership comes in different shapes and forms, so does leadership philosophies. There are people from all walks of life who have their own philosophy on leadership. Who's to say which is right and which is wrong? But if you expand your mind and allow your leadership to grow, you will benefit any organization.

 

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http://www.pokerleadership.com/leadership_philosophy.html

1000 Military Servicemembers

On May 2, 2009, Military-Writers.com added the 1000^th servicemember who has written a book. The site lists current, former and retired military personnel who have authored books.  In addition to being categorized by branch of service, the books written by military personnel can be searched by subject such as military fiction, military tactics and doctrine, leadership, non-military fiction and by conflict.

 

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Surviving Boot Camp

On February 20, 2009, Conversations with Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion Sergeant Michael Volkin, USA, the author of The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook, on Surviving Boot Camp.

 

Program Date: February 20, 2009

Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific

Topic: Surviving Boot Camp

Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/02/21/Surviving-Boot-Camp

 

About the Guest

Sergeant Michael Volkin is a U.S. Army veteran. He served in Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom as a Chemical Operations Specialist and received an Army Commendation Medal for his efforts and for the fitness programs he designed to help his fellow soldiers. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Science from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. In addition to being in the Army Reserves, Michael works as a Real Estate Broker in California. Michael Volkin is the author of The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook.

 

About the Watering Hole

The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life.  Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.

 

About the Host

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years.  He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant.  He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University.  He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, law enforcement technology and leadership.  Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One.  He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.

 

Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/02/21/Surviving-Boot-Camp

 

Program Contact Information

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA

editor@police-writers.com

909.599.7530

Military Books

Military-Writers.com is pleased to announce the addition of these servicemembers to the website:

 

General Jacob E. Smart, USAF (ret.)

Colonel Donald M. Buchwald, USA (ret.)

Colonel George W. Garrington, USMC (ret.)

Colonel Ed Garretson, USA (ret.)

Colonel Fletcher Ware, USA (ret.)

Colonel Conrad W. Walker, USA (ret.)

Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka, Navy (ret.)

Captain Bernie L. Calaway, USN (ret.)

Captain Eric H. Swenson, USN (ret.)

Lt. Colonel R. Max Bowser, USAF (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Carl Berryman, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Dominik George Nargele, USMC (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Joseph P. Dulany, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Robert P. Sables, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Frank Hurst Wilcox, USAF (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Larry Haworth, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Richard M. Ransom, USAF (ret.)

Captain Jason Conroy, USA

Lieutenant Earl Tunison, USN (ret.)

Chief Warrant Officer Albert Petty, USN (ret.)

 

The Website now lists 822 servicemembers and their 2617 books.

 

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Aviation History

On January 23, 2009, Conversations with American Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion on Aviation History with Major R.G. Beavers, USAF (ret.) the author of Legacy: Genesis of Aviation Greatness.

 

Program Date: January 23, 2009

Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific

Topic: Aviation History

Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/01/24/Aviation-History

 

About the Guest

Major R. G. Beavers, USAF (ret.)  is a “Master Navigator and twenty-year veteran of the United States Air Force with over 5000 hours experience in the B-52D, F, G and H. He served two tours in Southeast Asia, flying out of U-Tapao RTN Air Force Base, and Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. He was assigned to the 17th Bombardment Wing/34th Bomb Squadron at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio mentioned in the episodes.

 

Major R. G. Beavers also initially trained with Captain (now retired Colonel, Wing Commander and Command Pilot) Charles B. Brown. Major R. G. Beavers amassed over 2000 hours as an Instructor Navigator, and was awarded the Masters and Doctorate of Flying Training Certificates by Air Training Command.

 

In bombing competition, he won the coveted Russell Daugherty Trophy the first time it was presented. Major R. G. Beavers taught over 2,000 young lieutenant navigators their trade, including one author, Dale Brown, who wrote such books as Flight of the Old Dog and Shadow Command.  Major R. G. Beavers is the author of Legacy: Genesis of Aviation Greatness.

 

About the Watering Hole

The Watering Hole is Police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life.  Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.

 

About the Host

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years.  He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant.  He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University.  He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, Criminal Justice technology and leadership.  Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One.  He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.

 

Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/01/24/Aviation-History

 

Program Contact Information

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA

editor@police-writers.com

909.599.7530

Military Books

Military-Writers.com is pleased to announce the addition of these servicemembers to the website:

 

Colonel Mark Lowry, II, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Job K. Savage, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel James Richardson, USA (ret.)

Lt. Commander Gerald Peter Hansen, USN (ret.)

Thomas A. Phelan, USMC

Albert S. Kurek, USMC

Matthew J. Lyons, USMC

Timothy Carney, USMC

John E. McLaughlin, USMC

John Morrison, USMC

Tom Dempsey, USMC

John H. Briant, USAF

Arnold M. Pine, USN

William A. Krueger, USN

David Rose, USA

Richard Arrington, USA

Joe Sanchez, USA

Jon Whalen, USA

Wayne D. Ford, USA

Robert D. Emerson, USA

Randal Davis, USMC

Frank Zafiro, USA

Gregory Allen Doyle, USA

Kevin Lackey, USA

 

The Website now lists 771 servicemembers and their 2466 books.

 

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Military Books

Military-Writers.com is pleased to announce the addition of these servicemembers to the website:

 

Colonel Porcher L. Taylor, Jr. USA (ret.)

Colonel Lee Austin, USA (ret.)

Colonel Gregory Fontenot, USA (ret.)

Colonel Wilfred D. Boettiger, USA (ret.)

Colonel William T. Creech, USA (ret.)

Colonel George R. Maudlin, USA (ret.)

Captain Richard C. Knott, USN (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Burt Dodson, Jr., USAF (ret.)

Lt. Colonel Will Irwin, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel William Roosevelt Hudnall, USA (ret.)

Lt. Colonel George L. Wenrich, USAF (ret.)

Major James Bell, USA (ret.)

Major Patrick Parker, USA (ret.)

Lieutenant Commander Christopher P. Michaels, USN (ret.)

Lieutenant Daniel F. Stevens, USN (ret.)

Second Lieutenant Stephen M. Perrone, USA (ret.)

 

The Website now lists 715 servicemembers and their 2350 books.

 

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