The Mission Ready Podcast

The Mission Ready Podcast

Brand New Podcast hosted By Chris Decker. We delve into the personal journeys and achievements of industry leaders from around the globe. Join us as we explore how these individuals provided support and successfully prepared for a ”mission-ready environment,” overcoming obstacles, breaking barriers and achieving the extraordinary.

Episodes

June 4, 2025 41 mins

What’s driving tensions in the #IndoPacific, and how are nations responding?

We sit down with Ray Powell, a retired U.S. Air Force officer with 35 years of experience, to unpack key issues shaping the region:

➡️ U.S.–China relations & historical context ➡️ Defense strategy shifts in the Philippines ➡️ Multinational military exercises like Balikatan ➡️ Maritime transparency and public-private partnerships ➡️ China’s civil-milita...

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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!

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March 14, 2025 51 mins

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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March 14, 2025 30 secs

We dive into the most pressing current events in Washington, D.C., and around the world with Jeffrey Grieco, an international development expert and former USAID leader. Jeff brings decades of experience navigating global challenges, offering sharp insights into diplomacy, foreign aid, and the policies shaping our world today. Don't miss this conversation if you want to stay ahead of the curve on international affairs, developmen...

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In this episode, we explore the stability concerns facing East Africa and the Horn, featuring insights from Matt Bryden and Hutch. Matt shares his 35 years of experience, from serving in the Canadian Armed Forces to leading the UN Sanctions Monitoring Team, and now heading SAHAN, which advises governments on conflict and post-conflict challenges.

Hutch, a geomarket partner at Control Risks, offers his expertise in risk management, ...

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December 29, 2024 45 secs

In the latest episode of mission ready podcast, two experts, Matt Bryden and Robert Hutchinson, share their insights on the stability concerns in East Africa and the Horn region. With decades of experience in the field, they shed light on the challenges faced by governments and organizations operating in these conflict-affected areas. The discussion also touches on the role of private investment, cyber resilience, and the need for ...

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October 31, 2024 40 mins

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.

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October 30, 2024 1 min

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!

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