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Tip of the Spear discusses the latest in military technology, strategy, and news. It is hosted by Nick Younker a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Naval Officer with forward deployed experience in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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ADM Harry Ulrich, USN (ret), former Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe discusses the importance of Maritime Domain Awareness and maintaining control of the world's seas. He elaborates on the issues posed by Piracy in the Horn... more
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Col Anne Weinberg, the Operations Integration IPT Lead for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence), discusses how Irregular Warfare in OIF/OEF have impacted the collection and analysis of INTEL for the U.S.... more
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CDR James Kraska, a Navy JAG, at the Naval War College in Newport, RI discusses international maritime law and specifically the U.S. and Chinese approach to it. He also elaborates on the implications of each nation's viewpoint... more
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Lindy Kyzer, who works in the online and social media division of the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs for the Dept. of the Army, discusses how social media forums like Facebook and Twitter are being used to convey the Army's strategic... more
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CPT Carl Thompson, who recently returned from a combat tour in Afghanistan with the 108th Cavalry, discusses the challenges of OEF and the difficulties the U.S. military faces there. He discusses in detail the rugged terrain, corruption... more
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Mr. Ron Giuntini, an expert on Performance Based Logistics, discusses the impacts and implications of using COTS components in military equipment. He reviews the risks and benefits as well as role of the wars in Iraq and... more
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Jean Koster, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado discusess his project to bring hybrid engine technology to UAV's.
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CAPT Michael Vengrow discusses his experiences from Operation Iraqi Freedom and the challenges facing battlefield healthcare in Iraq.
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Col. Chris Carlile, Director of the U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center for Excellence, discusses the next 25 years for UAV/UAS.
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LT Ben Dunford of the Naval Mobile Contruction Battalions (Seabees) discusses his time in Iraq and Pakistan working with the Army Corps of Engineers on reconstruction projects for Operation Enduring Freedom.
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