Philosophy From the Front Line Rob Robinson

This is an archived show of a new segment of Philosophy from the Front Line: Mission Ready. This segment will talk to small businesses working diligently to establish themselves in the Department of Defense.

This conversation is about a year old, but if you want to hear the company's latest and greatest, you should join us at Modern Day Marine—30 APR—2 May 2024 or Booth # 3900 in Tampa for SOF Week 2024.   


WingXpand joined us today on the show! They have been making serious moves in the UAS space with their one-of-a-kind platform. They have done well in the past year with customer discovery and going to trade shows.   


What a great year for a small and growing business.

They are also looking for new hires as they continue to grow in 2023 (https://wingxpand.com/careers). Thanks again to James (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbarbieri/) and Michelle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemadaras/) for chatting with us today.  


Take a look at the WingXpand Platform.  https://youtu.be/zcWxQnYKhL0?si=PryRvdu812fWQ0mv

WingXpand in the News: https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/inno/stories/awards/2023/02/02/startups-to-watch-wingxpand.html

https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2023/01/backpackable-fixed-wing-uas-wins-technology-awards/

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wingxpand_drone-aviation-ces2023-activity-7017668698710708224-w9Ko?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop


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This week’s remaster is Lino Miani, Green Beret and CEO of Navisio Global (https://navisioglobal.com/). Lino provides consulting services globally for those with business goals and challenges overseas. He is also the President of the Combat Diver Foundation (https://combatdiver.org/)

As we close in on #SOFWeek2024, I wanted to bring some attention to the Combat Diver Foundation. Lino and the Foundation's effort to support and recognize combat divers is outstanding. This year, the CDF will be hosting a Social at Harpoon Harry’s in Tampa (https://harpoonharryscrabhousetampa.com/) to honor Vietnam-era combat Divers and Members of the CDF who served in that conflict.

Also, an Art Piece from Invader Girl (https://www.invadergirlart.com/) is up for grabs through a charitable raffle.  You can purchase your ticket here (https://store.combatdiver.org/products/invader-girl-art).



We look forward to seeing you in Tampa at Booth #3651 (https://sofweek2024.smallworldlabs.com/combat-diver-foundation)

Every class at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School creates a plaque. Most of these include historical photographs of all the members of that class. This serves as a who's who of US and Allied Special Operations Forces. The CDF intends to preserve the community's history and tell its stories.


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Bull Holland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bullholland/).
He is a Defense Acquisition professional with a passion for mentoring students, scientists, and technology innovators. He is a proven leader with experience working with foreign, federal, and state government agencies, academia, and industry.

He works for BMNT - BMNT is a global innovation company for governments & their partners. We use startup methods inside large organizations to create new capabilities.

Bull leads the H4Xtraining Program (https://www.h4xtraining.bmnt.com/)


The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. Assumptions made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the author(s) – and since we are critically-thinking human beings, these views are always subject to change, revision, and rethinking at any time. Please remember that the information presented in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.



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LTG (r) Kenneth E. Tovo was commissioned from the U.S. Military Academy into the Infantry in 1983. After serving his initial tour with the 82nd Airborne Division, Tovo completed the Special Forces Qualification Course and transferred to Special Forces. He served as a Special Forces detachment, company, battalion, and group commander in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Tovo’s additional assignments included serving as a plans officer with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta and Joint Headquarters Center (NATO); aide de-camp to the commander, Stabilization Force, Bosnia; chief of staff, U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC); deputy commanding general, Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR); deputy commanding general, 1st Armored Division/U.S. Division Center, Iraq; commanding general, Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT); and commanding general, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan and NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (CSTC-A/NTM-A). Most recently, Tovo served as the military deputy commander of U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Fla.

Tovo’s operational assignments include the first Gulf War, refugee relief operations in Northern Iraq, noncombatant evacuation operations in Sierra Leone, peacekeeping operations in Bosnia on two occasions, five tours in Iraq, and one tour in Afghanistan.

As mentioned in the podcast:Green Beret Foundation - https://greenberetfoundation.org/First Flight Venture Center- https://www.ffvcnc.org/
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Charles E. Heller - America's First Battles - https://amzn.to/3HBL1Hm   In this podcast, the opinions and statements made are solely those of the individual and do not represent any organization or entity. The views expressed are based on personal experience and research, and should not be taken as official positions or endorsements. The individual takes full responsibility for the content of the podcast and encourages listeners to form their own opinions based on their own research and analysis.

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This is a re-master from one of my other shows that I no longer produce, but I think this is an insightful discussion that would interest the Frontline Audience. Please Enjoy this Discussion with LTG (Retired) Daniel Bolger.


Daniel P. Bolger, of Aurora, Illinois, is an author, historian, and retired Lieutenant General (promoted on 21 May 2010) of the United States Army. He teaches military History at North Carolina State University, where he holds a special faculty appointment.

https://mwi.westpoint.edu/daniel-p-bolger/

Lt. Gen. Bolger retired in 2013 from the Army. During his 35 years of service, he earned five Bronze Star Medals (one for valor) and the Combat Action Badge. His notable military commands included serving as Commanding General of the Combined Security Transition Command in Afghanistan and Commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan (2011–2013), Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas (deployed to Baghdad, 2009–2010); the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team in Iraq (2005–06); and U.S. Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations.


He also authored books such as Why We Lost, Americans at War, The Battle for Hunger Hill, Death Ground, and The Panzer Killers.  

This was a fantastic conversation, and I appreciate LTG Bolger’s time.  



 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbqMuvnx5MU - Wargames trailer
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Another Remaster for you. 

Tom Coyle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-coyle-231a4928/ is a Veteran and Entrepreneur who leverages technology for business success. Tom assists businesses by distilling complex problems into easily understood solutions. I'm the guy who gets things done while keeping my eye on the strategic vision and goals, all while bridging the worlds of technologists and decision-makers.

He also serves as an AI advisor and runs a company called Adventures in Leadership (https://adventuresnleadership.com/).  This was a fun discussion and Tom is always someone that I have enjoyed conversations with and now you have the opportunity to sit in with us. 

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