Mission: Readiness Podcast

Mission: Readiness

The 800 retired admirals, generals, and other top military leaders who are members of Mission: Readiness recognize that the strength of our country depends on a strong military. Since 2009, Mission: Readiness has championed evidence-based, bipartisan state and federal public policy solutions that are proven to prepare our youth for life and to be able to serve their nation in any way they choose.

  1. 01/08/2024

    Episode (084) - Sally Sampson, ChopChop Family

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, speaks with Sally Sampson, Founder of ChopChop Family. Together they talk about the importance of nutrition and ways in which Sally’s company is making cooking fun for kids and their families.  Visit the ChopChop website, www.chopchopfamily.org, to learn more and discover great recipes!

  2. 12/01/2023

    Episode (083) - Major General Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, is joined by Major General Johnny Davis, Commanding General of U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). Listen as they discuss General Davis’ career and what USAREC is doing to address the military recruitment crisis.

  3. 08/29/2023

    Episode (082) - General (Ret.) Larry Spencer, U.S. Air Force

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, is joined by General (Ret.) Larry O. Spencer, U.S. Air Force. General Spencer shares his journey “from the Horseshoe to the Pentagon” through incredible stories of his family and childhood, his chance meeting with an Air Force recruiter, and many other  insights into his career from enlisted to four-star general.  After listening to this episode, you’ll definitely want to read General Spencer’s book, Dark Horse: General Larry O. Spencer and His Journey from the Horseshoe to the Pentagon.

  4. 06/29/2023

    Episode (081) - Lieutenant Colonel (Dr.) Bryant Webber, U.S. Air Force

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, welcomes Lieutenant Colonel (Dr.) Bryant Webber, U.S. Air Force. Dr. Webber has spent several years working with the CDC Department of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) studying Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity for military-aged members of the U.S. population. Listen in to learn more about his important research.  Show notes: Dr. Webber’s published study- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749379722004238 Unfit to Serve infographic- https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/unfit-to-serve-062322-508.pdf CDC Physical Activity webpage- https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/

  5. 04/28/2023

    Episode (080) - Administrator Cindy Long, USDA

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, talks with Cindy Long, Administrator of USDA Food and Nutrition Service. They talk about how the pandemic highlighted the importance of school nutrition and what the USDA is doing to improve the systems we currently have. Take a listen!

  6. 03/31/2023

    Episode (079) - Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, welcomes Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian back to the podcast. Since we last spoke to Dary, he’s remained busy with multiple projects, including advising the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Listen as they discuss the importance of nutrition policy and the role of food as medicine in our daily lives.  Additional Resources:   The Report of the Task Force for Hunger, Nutrition, and Health  The Biden-Harris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health  Food Compass Life’s Essential 8

  7. 01/31/2023

    Episode (078) - Rear Admiral (Ret.) Fernandez “Frank” Ponds

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, is joined by Rear Admiral (Ret.) Fernandez “Frank” Ponds, U.S. Navy. Take a listen as Admiral Ponds walks us through his journey joining the Navy, and the reason behind his passion advocating for kids.

  8. 09/30/2022

    Episode (077) - Rear Admiral (Ret.) Andy Lennon, U.S. Navy

    On this episode of the Mission: Readiness Podcast, host Brigadier General (Ret.) Rich Gross, U.S. Army, is joined by Executive Director of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Rear Admiral (Ret.) Andy Lennon, U.S. Navy. Together, they talk about how the Sea Cadets is preparing youth for successful futures in and out of military service. To learn more about the Sea Cadets, visit https://www.seacadets.org. To learn more about the Navy Mile on October 16, 2022, visit https://thenavymile.com.

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The 800 retired admirals, generals, and other top military leaders who are members of Mission: Readiness recognize that the strength of our country depends on a strong military. Since 2009, Mission: Readiness has championed evidence-based, bipartisan state and federal public policy solutions that are proven to prepare our youth for life and to be able to serve their nation in any way they choose.

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  • Creator
    Mission: Readiness
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
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