The Logistics Lens
Watch the Interviews Here: https://www.youtube.com/@The-Logistics-LensThe Logistics Lens is a defense logistics podcast dedicated to improving military readiness, sustainment effectiveness, and supply chain resilience across the Department of Defense and the defense…
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Beyond Earth: Building the Logistics Network in Space with Adam Merchant (opens the original)
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As space becomes the next operational domain, logistics is rapidly emerging as the critical enabler of both national security and commercial growth. In this episode of The Logistics Lens , Kevin sits down with Adam Merchant, Chief Revenue Officer at LEAP, to explore how space logistics is evolving from concept to capability. Adam explains why logistics in space extends far beyond launching rockets. From moving satellites between orbits and servicing spacecraft to delivering critical cargo anywhe
The Evolution of Leadership: From Problem Solver to Systems Leader with Lt Gen (ret) Jay Silveria (opens the original)
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Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jay Silveria shares lessons from a remarkable career that spans fighter pilot, combat commander, Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and now President of the University of Arkansas System. He discusses how his leadership philosophy evolved from solving problems to building systems that solve problems, why strategic thinking separates exceptional leaders, how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, and why logistics remains the decisive factor in military
Mobility Is the Mission: How Military Transportation Creates Decision Advantage with General Jacqueline Van Ovost (opens the original)
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Former Commander of United States Transportation Command, General (Ret.) Jacqueline Van Ovost joins The Logistics Lens for an in-depth discussion on leadership, innovation, contested logistics, and the future of military transportation. General Van Ovost reflects on her remarkable 36-year Air Force career—from growing up in an aviation family and graduating from the United States Air Force Academy to commanding the world's largest global mobility enterprise. The conversation explores lessons lea
Logistics, Modern Warfare, and the Future Fight with Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka (opens the original)
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After 38 years in uniform, Lieutenant General Stephen Sklenka joins The Logistics Lens for a candid conversation reflecting on a remarkable Marine Corps career and the future of military logistics. From Panama, Desert Storm, Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan to serving as Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, Lt. Gen. Sklenka shares lessons learned from decades of operational experience and strategic leadership. The discussion explores
Winning Before the First Shot: The New Era of Logistics with Vice Admiral Dion English (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Logistics Lens , Vice Admiral Dion English, Director of Logistics (J-4) for the Joint Staff, discusses the evolving role of logistics in modern warfare and national security. What was once viewed primarily as an enabling function is now recognized as a core warfighting capability. English explains how contested logistics, cyber threats, industrial base resilience, and artificial intelligence are reshaping military sustainment. He emphasizes the transition from “just-in-tim
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