For the Greater Defense Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/for-the-greater-defense Join Colonel (Ret.) Matthew Gill and Colonel (Ret.) Michael Jackson, Professors of the Practice at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Full of stories and lessons, Season One follows COL Gill as he moves through the ranks, first as a field artilleryman and later as one of our nation's most elite special operators in military intelligence. Season Two follows COL Jackson's career in the Air Force and his involvement in the Intelligence Community and his move to the Space Domain and it's importance to National Security. *The thoughts and ideas expressed in this podcast are of Colonel Gill and Colonel Jackson alone and are not representative of Texas A&M, the Bush School, or the Intelligence Studies Program. The Ready Room 77af7ec8-f566-5c05-a68c-a4b6bbc7b3fd no en Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:36:17 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:02:29 +0000 https://anchor.fm/the-ready-room https://img.transistor.fm/lvhB2RmfjIygFvwUkvOVVIkbMPzPuA-hWXoBXM2RrZc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2MjU3LzE2Njg1/MjI0NDQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg For the Greater Defense https://anchor.fm/the-ready-room serial The Ready Room Join Colonel (Ret.) Matthew Gill and Colonel (Ret.) Michael Jackson, Professors of the Practice at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Full of stories and lessons, Season One follows COL Gill as he moves through the ranks, first as a field artilleryman and later as one of our nation's most elite special operators in military intelligence. Season Two follows COL Jackson's career in the Air Force and his involvement in the Intelligence Community and his move to the Space Domain and it's importance to National Security. *The thoughts and ideas expressed in this podcast are of Colonel Gill and Colonel Jackson alone and are not representative of Texas A&M, the Bush School, or the Intelligence Studies Program. Join Colonel (Ret.) Matthew Gill and Colonel (Ret.) Michael Jackson, Professors of the Practice at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. The Ready Room No No S1 E1: COL(R) Gill's Start 1 1 S1 E1: COL(R) Gill's Start full 5eff6632-d2fe-4dc2-bf96-ebd8d461721d https://share.transistor.fm/s/410c7999 Even the greats start somewhere. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses how he and his wife navigated his early path through the Army, from ROTC at Mississippi State and his initial years in field artillery to his transition to intelligence and the impact of 9/11. 

]]> Even the greats start somewhere. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses how he and his wife navigated his early path through the Army, from ROTC at Mississippi State and his initial years in field artillery to his transition to intelligence and the impact of 9/11. 

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:39:16 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 1345 Even the greats start somewhere. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses how he and his wife navigated his early path through the Army, from ROTC at Mississippi State and his initial years in field artillery to his transition to intelligence and the impact of 9/11.  Even the greats start somewhere. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses how he and his wife navigated his early path through the Army, from ROTC at Mississippi State and his initial years in field artillery to his transition to intelligence and the i No S1 E2: Career In Special Operations 2 2 S1 E2: Career In Special Operations full 588649f5-e1a1-4301-8605-36e24198eb18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/673b88c9 "Gill, figure it out." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition into the Special Operations community and his approach to problem solving during a fundamentally different type of conflict--the Global War on Terror. 

]]> "Gill, figure it out." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition into the Special Operations community and his approach to problem solving during a fundamentally different type of conflict--the Global War on Terror. 

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:00:10 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 1023 "Gill, figure it out." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition into the Special Operations community and his approach to problem solving during a fundamentally different type of conflict--the Global War on Terror.  "Gill, figure it out." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition into the Special Operations community and his approach to problem solving during a fundamentally different type of conflict--the Global War on Terror.  No S1 E3: From Deployment To The Classroom 3 3 S1 E3: From Deployment To The Classroom full 5df3825f-1f8b-4ce1-bf26-d97ad22678af https://share.transistor.fm/s/3660b7dc The master becomes the student. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition from eight years of regular deployments to the classrooms of the Naval War College, balancing a career and a family, and his time as the Counterterrorism Intelligence Advisor to the Deputy Director of Special Operations, the Joint Staff J-2, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 

]]> The master becomes the student. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition from eight years of regular deployments to the classrooms of the Naval War College, balancing a career and a family, and his time as the Counterterrorism Intelligence Advisor to the Deputy Director of Special Operations, the Joint Staff J-2, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:00:42 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 1244 The master becomes the student. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition from eight years of regular deployments to the classrooms of the Naval War College, balancing a career and a family, and his time as the Counterterrorism Intelligence Advisor to the Deputy Director of Special Operations, the Joint Staff J-2, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  The master becomes the student. In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition from eight years of regular deployments to the classrooms of the Naval War College, balancing a career and a family, and his time as the Counterterrorism Intelligen No BONUS: Ukraine Update 4 4 BONUS: Ukraine Update bonus 783e5f06-1d93-49b7-a167-f38ca6238c89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b9a85e Colonel Gill discusses the state of the war in Ukraine. What are both sides getting right and wrong? Why are places like Kharkiv and Kherson so important? Would President Putin consider using nuclear weapons? (This episode was recorded on 22 September 2022)

]]> Colonel Gill discusses the state of the war in Ukraine. What are both sides getting right and wrong? Why are places like Kharkiv and Kherson so important? Would President Putin consider using nuclear weapons? (This episode was recorded on 22 September 2022)

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:53:43 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 1515 Colonel Gill discusses the state of the war in Ukraine. What are both sides getting right and wrong? Why are places like Kharkiv and Kherson so important? Would President Putin consider using nuclear weapons? (This episode was recorded on 22 September 2022) Colonel Gill discusses the state of the war in Ukraine. What are both sides getting right and wrong? Why are places like Kharkiv and Kherson so important? Would President Putin consider using nuclear weapons? (This episode was recorded on 22 September 202 No S1 E4: The Responsibilities Of A G-2 4 4 S1 E4: The Responsibilities Of A G-2 full 7ab8efab-9d31-4019-a8ee-8f4f4971b639 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a17dcd1 "I may be special in Special Operations, but I am not special here." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition to a new position as the 1st Cavalry G-2 at Fort Hood after two years at Special Operations Command Africa in Stuttgart, Germany. 

]]> "I may be special in Special Operations, but I am not special here." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition to a new position as the 1st Cavalry G-2 at Fort Hood after two years at Special Operations Command Africa in Stuttgart, Germany. 

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:00:10 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 988 "I may be special in Special Operations, but I am not special here." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition to a new position as the 1st Cavalry G-2 at Fort Hood after two years at Special Operations Command Africa in Stuttgart, Germany.  "I may be special in Special Operations, but I am not special here." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his transition to a new position as the 1st Cavalry G-2 at Fort Hood after two years at Special Operations Command Africa in Stuttgart, German No S1 E5: Deployed To Afghanistan 5 5 S1 E5: Deployed To Afghanistan full 90e613f4-fc97-4633-bcaf-fc6dda700b64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1021dff "I picked up a book and pretended to read it." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his effort to lead by example during his first deployment to Afghanistan with the 1st Cavalry, the significance of the acronym "NSTR," and the 1st Cav's pivot to the decisive action training environment. 

]]> "I picked up a book and pretended to read it." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his effort to lead by example during his first deployment to Afghanistan with the 1st Cavalry, the significance of the acronym "NSTR," and the 1st Cav's pivot to the decisive action training environment. 

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:52 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 954 "I picked up a book and pretended to read it." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his effort to lead by example during his first deployment to Afghanistan with the 1st Cavalry, the significance of the acronym "NSTR," and the 1st Cav's pivot to the decisive action training environment.  "I picked up a book and pretended to read it." In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his effort to lead by example during his first deployment to Afghanistan with the 1st Cavalry, the significance of the acronym "NSTR," and the 1st Cav's pivot to th No S1 E6: Off To Germany 6 6 S1 E6: Off To Germany full 0af40236-0d62-4a95-b770-000cf1d1a91a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c9b7bb1 COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time with the Joint Multinational Readiness Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany.

]]> COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time with the Joint Multinational Readiness Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:00:02 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 1039 COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time with the Joint Multinational Readiness Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time with the Joint Multinational Readiness Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. No S1 E7: Army War College Fellow 7 7 S1 E7: Army War College Fellow full ec38dcdf-0f0b-42e4-b448-a50e4d07b916 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dce87d21 What is the future of intelligence? In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time as an Army War College Fellow at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. 

]]> What is the future of intelligence? In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time as an Army War College Fellow at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. 

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:00:12 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 1103 What is the future of intelligence? In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time as an Army War College Fellow at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.  What is the future of intelligence? In this episode, COL(R) Matt Gill discusses his time as an Army War College Fellow at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.  No S2 E1: Colonel (Ret.) Jackson & the Future of Space 1 1 S2 E1: Colonel (Ret.) Jackson & the Future of Space full 43463331-eb29-4823-8f08-e2542211eb88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/598ebdcb Meet Colonel (Ret.) Michael Jackson of the United States Air Force (USAF) and professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Col. Jackson gives us a brief background of his career in the USAF and his involvement in the United States Intelligence Community. As well as the future of the space domain as a war-fighting arena and his advice to future public servants. 

]]> Meet Colonel (Ret.) Michael Jackson of the United States Air Force (USAF) and professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Col. Jackson gives us a brief background of his career in the USAF and his involvement in the United States Intelligence Community. As well as the future of the space domain as a war-fighting arena and his advice to future public servants. 

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:29:51 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 1898 Meet Colonel (Ret.) Michael Jackson of the United States Air Force (USAF) and professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Col. Jackson gives us a brief background of his career in the USAF and his involvement in the United States Intelligence Community. As well as the future of the space domain as a war-fighting arena and his advice to future public servants. 

]]> No S3E1: Cyber Chats with Col. (Ret.) Gary D. Brown 8 8 S3E1: Cyber Chats with Col. (Ret.) Gary D. Brown full 6cb232c2-2828-4cd4-9a1a-2a814cf620cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f00d257 For the Greater Defense – Season 3 Premiere

In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Matthew Plunk and Aidan Weatherford welcome retired Colonel Gary D. Brown, cyber policy expert and professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, exploring topics like:

The integration of AI into offensive and defensive strategies.


Critical lessons for future leaders in navigating cyber policy.

The growing role of "hard" vs. "soft" cyber capabilities.

Insights from the Tallinn Manual on international law and cyber operations.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a policy wonk, or curious about the future of global security, this episode delivers compelling insights into the challenges and innovations shaping our digital age.

]]> For the Greater Defense – Season 3 Premiere

In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Matthew Plunk and Aidan Weatherford welcome retired Colonel Gary D. Brown, cyber policy expert and professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, exploring topics like:

The integration of AI into offensive and defensive strategies.


Critical lessons for future leaders in navigating cyber policy.

The growing role of "hard" vs. "soft" cyber capabilities.

Insights from the Tallinn Manual on international law and cyber operations.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a policy wonk, or curious about the future of global security, this episode delivers compelling insights into the challenges and innovations shaping our digital age.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:30:39 +0000 The Ready Room The Ready Room 2437 For the Greater Defense – Season 3 Premiere

In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Matthew Plunk and Aidan Weatherford welcome retired Colonel Gary D. Brown, cyber policy expert and professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, exploring topics like:

The integration of AI into offensive and defensive strategies.


Critical lessons for future leaders in navigating cyber policy.

The growing role of "hard" vs. "soft" cyber capabilities.

Insights from the Tallinn Manual on international law and cyber operations.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a policy wonk, or curious about the future of global security, this episode delivers compelling insights into the challenges and innovations shaping our digital age.

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