The Mission Ready Podcast

With over a decade of experience navigating complex environments across Africa and emerging markets, Declan Galvin Managing Director Exigent Risk Advisory brings deep insight into the region’s geopolitical, operational, and security challenges. Listen in!

We’re joined by Rupert Hammond-Chambers, President of the US-Taiwan Business Council, a timely conversation on Taiwan, exploring its strategic significance, defense partnerships, and the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific region.

We unpack how regional dynamics and stability operations continue to shape global security and economic cooperation.

A deep dive into Taiwan’s place in the Indo-Pacific, strategy, security, and shifting power. Featuring Rupert Hammond-Chambers, President of the U.S.–Taiwan Business Council.

We take a closer look at the US–Philippines alliance, built on more than a century of shared history, challenges, and cooperation.

From the days of #SubicBay and #ClarkAirBase to today’s #EnhancedDefenseCooperationAgreement (EDCA), this partnership has adapted to shifting regional and global security needs.

A timely conversation on why this alliance remains vital for Indo-Pacific stability. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

We explore the US–Philippines alliance, from its century-old roots to today’s evolving security ties under the EDCA. A timely conversation on why this partnership matters for regional stability. 🇺🇸🇵🇭 Listen in!

We get up close with Tom Lampley as he reflects on his journey, from the adrenaline of flying combat missions to navigating complex logistics at the DefenseLogisticsAgency. A year at Westinghouse broadened his expertise beyond the military, giving him insights he carried back into service with a wider perspective. Listen In!

We sit down with Ray Powell, Director of SeaLight and co-host of Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?, to unpack the strategic challenges shaping the region today. With 35 years in the U.S. Air Force and deep experience across Asia and the Pacific, Ray brings a sharp, on-the-ground perspective. Listen in!

How does U.S. policy shape the world? From Middle East strategy to the future of global aid, we break down the critical decisions driving international affairs—and what they mean for all of us. In this episode of the Mission Ready Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Grieco, an international development expert and former USAID leader, to explore the key issues shaping Washington, foreign policy, and global stability.

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In this episode, Chris Decker delves into the intricate dynamics of collaboration between Filipino engineers and the US military, with a particular focus on operations at Subic Bay and other strategic locations in the Philippines. The episode features Rogelio Payumo alias ‘Ogie’ a seasoned Filipino engineer who shares invaluable insights from his decade-long experience working with the US Navy Public Works Center. Listen in.

We sit down with Ogie a Senior Engineering expert to explore first-hand experiences, lessons learned on the ground, and insights into navigating complex tasks in the field of Engineering. Stay tuned for the full episode up next!