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Take a deep dive into the technology, people, & innovation driving the military supply chain at ADS. From today's most advanced gear to the people who design, build, and deploy it, you’ll get a look into the world of defense technology and logistics as we show you what it takes to supply the best military in the world with the best gear. The name is a nod to our beginnings as a small VA Beach dive shop, developing tailored solutions & selling custom-fit wetsuits for Navy SEALs. Decades later, ADS has grown into a leading US Defense Contractor, maintaining that same commitment to innovation.

  1. 13h ago

    Episode 29 | Flying Through the Unknown: Josh Kinnear

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick Shipp and Jen Weir Edwards sit down with ADS Capture Manager and retired Navy Captain Josh Kinnear to discuss his 24-year career in naval aviation. From flying MH-53 Sea Dragons and supporting operations in Iraq to commanding one of the Navy’s largest rotary-wing squadrons, Josh shares lessons in leadership, decision-making, and service. Tune in as we explore military aviation, transitioning from the cockpit to industry, and how those experiences continue to shape his work supporting the warfighter today. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Hosts & Guest: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/Josh Kinnear: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-kinnear/This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    35 min

  2. Jun 17

    Episode 28 | Innovating Combat Medical Training: Operative Experience

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick Shipp and Jen Weir Edwards sit down with Lou Oberndorf, Chairman and CEO of Operative Experience and Retired Air Force Officer, and Renata Sutton, Senior Director of Sales at Operative Experience and Retired Air Force Medic, to discuss the evolution of combat medical training. Lou shares his journey from Air Force service and aerospace leadership to pioneering the medical simulation industry, while Renata brings firsthand insight from 26 years of military medical experience. Tune in as we explore trauma simulation, the development of the military's first certified female trauma simulator, prolonged casualty care, and the innovations helping improve warfighter survivability. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/Lou Oberndorf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-oberndorf-0a3a5748/Renata Sutton: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-sutton-44a36499/ This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    47 min

  3. Jun 3

    Episode 27 | The Evolution of Alternative Construction: Dogwood Industries

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick Shipp sits down with Elliot Peterson from Dogwood Industries alongside ADS’ John Carson to discuss how alternative construction methods are reshaping military infrastructure. From relocatable maintenance hangars to rapidly deployable facilities supporting next-generation platforms like the F-35, the conversation explores how pre-engineered construction solutions can reduce timelines, lower costs, and deliver greater flexibility for the warfighter. Tune in as we discuss the future of military construction and why speed, scalability, and adaptability are becoming critical to mission success. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Elliot Peterson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-peterson-bab74a49/John Carson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcarson3rd/This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    28 min

  4. May 20

    Episode 26 | Purpose, Service & Leadership: Kenyatte Booker

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick and Jen sit down with ADS Director of Air Force & Space Force Sales, Kenyatte Booker, to discuss his remarkable journey from Morehouse College and ROTC to a distinguished 25-year Air Force career that included Pentagon tours, war planning, leadership at the highest levels of the service, and five combat tours across the European and Middle East theaters. Along the way, Kenyatte shares stories about mentorship, purpose, the impact of the Tuskegee Airmen, and how experiences in everything from music and speechwriting to Space Force strategy shaped his approach to leadership. Tune in as we explore service beyond self, the future of the Air Force and Space Force, and the values that continue to guide his life and career. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/Kenyatte Booker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-kenyatte-booker/This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    35 min

  5. May 6

    Episode 25 | Inside the Drone War: A Roundtable on Threats and Defense with Squarehead Technology

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, our host, Patrick Shipp, sits down with Knut Torbjørn Moe from Squarehead Technology alongside ADS Category Managers Josh Glessner and Vinnie Moulton to break down the rapidly evolving threat of unmanned aerial systems and what it takes to counter them. From low-cost FPV drones to large-scale operations, the conversation explores how accessible technology is reshaping modern warfare. Tune in as we discuss detection, layered defense strategies, and why counter-UAS requires new ways of thinking about protection, logistics, and readiness. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Josh Glessner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-glessner-va-beach/Vinnie Moulton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-vinnie-moulton/Knut Torbjørn Moe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knutmoe/This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    43 min

  6. Apr 22

    Episode 24 | Evolving Equipment for a Changing Fight: FirstSpear

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, FirstSpear’s Ronald Fowlkes joins the conversation to share his journey from Marine Corps service and SWAT operations to driving equipment innovation. Together we explore how user feedback shapes the development of tactical gear – from laser-cut platforms and tube systems to next-generation flotation and modular load carriage. Tune in as we discuss rapid prototyping, solving problems at the operator level, and what it takes to build equipment that enhances performance without getting in the way of the mission. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Ronald Fowlkes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-fowlkes/This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    22 min

  7. Apr 8

    Episode 23 | Equipping the Future of the National Guard: NGAUS

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick sits down with key members from the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) to discuss how the Guard advocates for modernization, benefits, and readiness across all 54 states and territories. From its origins in 1878, to its role today as a powerful voice on Capitol Hill, the conversation explores how NGAUS drives equipment parity, professional development, innovation, and funding initiatives to ensure the Guard remains ready for both domestic response and the modern international battlefield. It’s an inside look at how advocacy, industry partnership, and state-level innovation shape the future of the National Guard. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Host & Guests: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Francis McGinn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-mcginn-12b60438/Russell Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-thompson-8246561b/This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    33 min

  8. Mar 25

    Episode 22 | Putting Technology to the Test: UTAC

    In this episode of From the Dive Shop, the team from UTAC joins the conversation to discuss how hyper-realistic training environments are helping operators test technology. From drones and robotics, to medical response and tactical operations, UTAC creates scenario-based exercises that push both operators and technology under real-world stressors. Tune in as we explore how realistic environments, honest after-action reviews, and cross-domain technology integration are helping bridge the gap between innovation and operational readiness. Follow ADS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/Connect With This Week’s Host & Guests: Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/Ryan English: https://www.linkedin.com/in/englishr/This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

    30 min
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Take a deep dive into the technology, people, & innovation driving the military supply chain at ADS. From today's most advanced gear to the people who design, build, and deploy it, you’ll get a look into the world of defense technology and logistics as we show you what it takes to supply the best military in the world with the best gear. The name is a nod to our beginnings as a small VA Beach dive shop, developing tailored solutions & selling custom-fit wetsuits for Navy SEALs. Decades later, ADS has grown into a leading US Defense Contractor, maintaining that same commitment to innovation.

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  • Creator
    ADS
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
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