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Military Strategy
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Books to Battles is the official podcast of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), where rigorous academic thought meets real-world military application. In each episode, we'll take you inside our school to explore its courses, students, and faculty. We'll show how foundational ideas—from classic works of strategy to cutting-edge scholarship—inform the development and execution of a... more

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Dr. Whitman Cobb and Col Hollon welcome the teaching team for SAASS 633: Coercion and Deterrence in Theory and Practice. Dr. Paige Reid and Lt Col Rachel Reynolds discuss the origins and evolution of the course along with its central question: “how d... more

In this end-of-year episode, the hosts review a turbulent 2025, focusing in particular on December’s rapid sequence of national security developments. They examine U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, the evolving use of eco... more

In this episode, the team talks with Lt Col JoLynn Tatum, a clinical psychologist and Air War College faculty member, about the state of mental health in the military. She explains common challenges service members face—often less PTSD than everyday ... more

In this episode of Books to Battles, Dr. Wendy Whitman Cobb and Col. Cory Hollon are joined by Lt. Col. Joshua Cobb, U.S. Army, for a candid deep dive into the complexities of military acquisitions reform. Drawing on his broad experience across infan... more

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Recent Guests

JoLynn Tatum
Program Director of Regional Security Studies and Executive Leadership Feedback Program, Psychologist
Air War College
Episode: Mental Health in the Military
Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Cobb
Army officer with extensive experience in acquisitions reform.
U.S. Army
Episode: Aquisition Transformation
Colonel Neil Gump Dimmitt
Returning guest, veteran of the podcast
Episode: Airpower in Limited War
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Hojo Heidenreich
Returning guest, veteran of the podcast
Episode: Airpower in Limited War
Dr. Milena Jakšić
PhD from the University of Potsdam specializing in Luftwaffe thinking and strategy
Episode: Dr. Milena Jakšić
Curtis Sinewe
Mobility pilot and C-17 background, working for US TransCom post-SAASS
US TransCom
Episode: Thesis Award Winners Part 2
Philip Jenkins
Ops Analysis Officer with a heavy academic background, specializing in patient movement research
Episode: Thesis Award Winners Part 2
Joseph Regan
Comptroller with a focus on Air Force recruiting challenges
21st Comptroller Squadron
Episode: Thesis Award Winners Part 2
Chance Smith
Award-winning graduate from Class 34, formerly enlisted in public affairs and now an intelligence officer in the US Air Force.
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Episode: Thesis Award Winners Part 1

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Colonel Corey Holland
Professor of Strategy and Security Studies
Dr. Wendy Whitman Cobb
Professor of Strategy and Security Studies at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

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Aquisition Transformation
Q: Where does the problem lie in the acquisition process?
Josh discusses the slow nature of the current process and how it complicates rapid acquisition amid urgent needs.
Aquisition Transformation
Q: What can you tell us about the history of acquisitions reform?
Josh describes the evolution of acquisitions reform and the complexities involved, stressing the importance of speed and linking it to historical events.
Mental Health in the Military
Q: What are the signs that indicate someone should seek help for mental health issues?
Look for indicators like a dip in functioning, changes in energy levels, sleep quality, physical tension, and a disconnect from who you want to be versus how you are currently engaging with the world.
International Relations
Q: What is your favorite part of teaching a class like 632?
I love the connections to the news and the real world, and how students pull in their examples from current events.
Understanding International Security
Q: How effective is a tool like sanctions?
The literature suggests that sanctions generally do not effectively coerce state behavior but can serve as a deterrent, though their effectiveness can be inconsistent.

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Content focuses on the intersection of military theory and real-world applications, specifically in the arena of air and space power. Episodes often feature discussions among faculty and students at a military academic institution, exploring course materials and frameworks essential to understanding contemporary military strategies and tactics. Noteworthy is the emphasis on classical works of strategy, such as those of Clausewitz and Sun Tzu, as well as cutting-edge scholarship in fields like international security and military history. The podcast also brings in guest experts from various areas relevant to military strategy, providing insights that bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical implementation in military context... more

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