The One CA Podcast

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.

This week, we introduce the USMC 1st CAG Human Dimension Podcast.

This is the first pilot episode 1st and hosted by Major Searls, with guests including Major Antonov, Captain Johnson, and Staff Sergeant Camos.The Marines discussed their experiences at Operation BRIGHT STAR 2023.

The original is located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpdSA_Z7pAs.

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of US foreign relations.

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

I'll have those in the show notes.

Lastly, special thanks to 90sHipHop Instrumental for sharing a sample of the song Jump Around by House of Pain. You can find the source at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szn7VARgmyo

Today, we welcome back to the second half of the interview with retired Col. Robert Curris, who drafted the opinion piece, "The Army needs to invest in Psychological Operations and not cut them." in the November first edition of the Military Times: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/11/01/the-army-needs-to-invest-in-psychological-operations-not-cut-them/

This is the first time I have had the honor of bringing in an expert on Psychological Operations. With the Army Reserve combining some Civil Affairs, Information Operations, and PSYOP commands, this is an excellent opportunity to give the community a voice.

Robert Curris Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-curris-29887188

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email usto either speak or guest-host at:[email protected]

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association:https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

Special thanks for Jeffrey Friedman and Water Tower Music for todays theme song "OOOH". Found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ksJXPrZfk

Today, we welcome retired Col. Robert Curris, who drafted the opinion piece, "The Army needs to invest in Psychological Operations and not cut them." in the November first edition of the Military Times: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/11/01/the-army-needs-to-invest-in-psychological-operations-not-cut-them/

This is the first time I have had the honor of bringing in an expert on Psychological Operations. With the Army Reserve combining some Civil Affairs, Information Operations, and PSYOP commands, this is an excellent opportunity to give the community a voice.

Robert Curris Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-curris-29887188

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email usto either speak or guest-host at:[email protected]

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association:https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

Special thanks for Jeffrey Friedman and Water Tower Music for todays theme song "OOOH". Found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ksJXPrZfk

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.

Today, we are rebroadcasting a Carnegie Connects interview with retired General David Petraeus about his new book and current world events.

I will have a link to the source in the show notes.

Carnegie interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=druqmRdjOow

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email usto either speak or guest-host at:[email protected]

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association:https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

Special thanks to Broke For Free for releasing the song "Something Elated." Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxh4S2A8Q4U

Please welcome Angie Smith, environmental Scientist and Civil Affairs Officer.

Angie and her team travel globally to partner nations to assess resource use and advise on sustainable development.

Her team has helped countries like the Marshal Islands with resource management to mitigate climate change. In this episode, Angie will talk about her trade, and how it helps the U.S. build foreign relations with the international community.

In a future episode, she will return with their new partner, Wisconsin University.

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email usto either speak or guest-host at:[email protected]

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association:https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

Special thanks to Jimmy Eden Moon for sharing the compilation "Hip Hop 1995 XIII Instrumentals." Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vnXH18FMoc

Welcome to One CA Podcast. This episode is from the archives. The former host, John McElligott traveled to AUSA in 2018 and interviewed participants on Civil Affairs. It's a quick episode, but a fun one for the Veteran's Memorial Weekend.

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email usto either speak or guest-host at:[email protected]

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association:https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

Special thanks to Broke For Free for releasing the song "Something Elated" (No Copyright Music). Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxh4S2A8Q4U

Recently, I organized a panel discussion on Taiwan with the Joint Staff SMA program (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), which is similar to a think tank but within the DOD.

They bring in people to present their work and discuss national security.

I had reached out to Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan at the American Enterprise Institute and thought it would be good to include SMA in the discussion.

Mariah Yager is running the SMA portion, and I am guiding the discussion. This is a two-part episode, so enjoy.

Special thanks to Perri Yellow Bird for the song "Tradish," retrieved from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TKmaoHBI7A

Recently, I organized a panel discussion on Taiwan with the Joint Staff SMA program (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), which is similar to a think tank but within the DOD.

They bring in people to present their work and discuss national security.

I had reached out to Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan at the American Enterprise Institute and decided to include SMA in the discussion.

Mariah Yager is running the SMA portion, and I am guiding the discussion.

This is a two-part episode, so enjoy.

Special thanks to Perri Yellow Bird for the song "Tradish," retrieved from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TKmaoHBI7A

Today, we welcome Captain Daniel Moriarty, Professor John Melkon, and Captain Tommy Daniel to talk about Westpoint's Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations and the exciting new programs for students to learn CMO within the school and abroad.

They also requested that I add that their comments are their own and do not officially represent any institution or organization.

Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email usto either speak or guest-host at:[email protected]

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association:https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

Today's theme is "On, Brave old Army Team" the Westpoint fight song.

Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/AKkAqIvFdAo?si=ctqv5MIlc4yZj7EO

This version of “On, Brave Old Army Team” is in the public domain.

Brain Hancock hosts Colonel Tony Vacha

They discuss his experiences as the Civil Affairs planning chief for the US Army Europe and Africa,

as well as his thoughts on the new Civil Affairs 38-Golf program and discussions about the new transitional governance doctrine.

This is part one of a two-part episode, so stay tuned.

Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email usto either speak or guest-host at:[email protected]

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association:https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

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