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#91 What's on My Mind: This Is All I've Ever Known. Leaving the Army Well, Navigating the Middle Ground, Paying It Forward, and Finding Purpose in What's Next. A conversation with Mike Kloepper & Matt Leclair - Two Colonels. One Retirement Date.

2026-11-0254:06

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. After nearly 30 years of service, how do you walk away from the only professional life you've ever known? For COL Mike Kloepper and COL Matt Leclair, this isn't a hypothetical question. Both are preparing to retire from the U.S. Army on February 28, 2027, after nearly three decades of service each. And while they've spent their careers leading Soldiers, developing teams, and preparing others for what c...

#90 Don’t Just Survive—Thrive: How NCOs Build Discipline, Master Fieldcraft, Take Care of Soldiers, and Keep the Army Moving. A conversation with CSMs Waggoner & Porter. JPMRC 26-02 (Alaska).

2026-10-3041:57

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of Forged In The Pacific features a conversation between Brigade Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah Waggoner (1/11 Infantry Division) and Operations Group Brigade Command Sergeant Major Alan Porter (JPMRC). They discuss lessons learned from the recent JPMRC 26-02 exercise in Alaska, emphasizing the critical role of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in Arctic readiness and training. Key Discuss...

#89 First to Find, First to Know: Master the fundaments, Gain and maintain Contact, Create Understanding, and technology will not excuse you from mastering your craft. A conversation with LTC Dan Ludwig, CAV CDR JPMRC 26-02 (Alaska).

2026-10-2701:05:29

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode from the Forged In The Pacific podcast features an interview with 5-1 CAV leadership following a JPMRC 26-02 rotation in Alaska. The discussion focuses on the critical role of reconnaissance and security operations and how these fundamental skills are essential for future military transformations. Key Takeaways: Reconnaissance Fundamentals: The squadron commander emphasizes that regardless...

#88 The View from the Other Side: How the OPFOR Fights, Adapts, and Makes the Entire Force Better. A conversation with with/ LTC Glenn Burkey, OPFOR CDR JPMRC 26-02 (Alaska):

2026-10-2346:56

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of Forged in the Pacific is a conversation with LTC Glenn Burkey, the OPFOR (Opposing Force) Commander during the JPMRC 26-02 exercise in Alaska. The discussion focuses on the complexities of leading a battalion in an Arctic environment and the unique responsibilities of the OPFOR role. Key takeaways include: Mission Mindset: LTC Burkey emphasizes that treating training as a tactical...

#87 — Better Because We Were Here: Give Soldiers a Voice, Turn Feedback Into Action, and Build a Better Life with Hots&Cots

2026-10-0101:04:09

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Episode #87 — Better Because We Were Here Give Soldiers a Voice, Turn Feedback Into Action, and Build a Better Life with Hots&Cots What if one of the best ways to take care of Soldiers is simply to listen to them—and then do something with what they tell us? In Episode #87 of the Teach Me to Fish Podcast, we explore Hots&Cots and the idea behind a platform sometimes described as the “Yelp of Ar...

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Teach Me to Fish "Helping Leaders better understand what drives People"