The Mission Ready Podcast

missionreadypodcast

Join Chris Decker on the Mission Ready Podcast as he sits down with industry leaders from around the world. Hear their personal journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the strategies that prepared them for mission-ready environments and stability operations, turning obstacles into extraordinary achievements.

  1. 12/15/2025

    Inside Africa's Elvoving Risk Landscape

    We sit down with Declan Galvin, Managing Director of Exigent Risk Advisory a leading Nairobi-based strategic risk advisory firm supporting clients across the African continent. With over a decade of experience navigating complex environments across Africa and emerging markets, Declan offers deep insight into the region’s geopolitical, operational, and security challenges.

    52 min

  2. 12/13/2025

    New Episode Alert

    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!

    2 min

  3. 11/05/2025

    What's Next for US-Taiwan Relations?

    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.

    1h 12m

  4. 11/05/2025

    New Episode Alert

    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.

    2 min

  5. 09/11/2025

    US-Philippines:A Partnership Evolving

    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. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

    57 min

  6. 09/11/2025

    New Episode Alert

    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!

    2 min

  7. 07/17/2025

    The Next Frontier In Military Logistics

    Through 236 combat missions in Vietnam and a diverse career in the Air Force, Tom Lampley learned resilience and adaptability. His experiences shaped his transition to the commercial sector, where he now excels at KBR Government Solutions. The journey from squeezing tomatoes for subsistence contracting to influencing military logistics and congressional affairs is filled with valuable lessons for navigating both military and civilian careers. Listen in!

    46 min

  8. 07/17/2025

    New Episode Alert

    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!

    3 min
See All (16)

Trailer

About

Join Chris Decker on the Mission Ready Podcast as he sits down with industry leaders from around the world. Hear their personal journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the strategies that prepared them for mission-ready environments and stability operations, turning obstacles into extraordinary achievements.

Information

  • Creator
    missionreadypodcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Mission Ready Podcast