4 chapters across the catalog
David Fugazoda, Saudi Arabia Personnel Contract
Duke David Fugazoda provides an update from Saudi Arabia, where he has been working as a contractor during the pandemic. He discusses his hopes for returning to the United States for a civilian instructor position at the Army's Command and General Staff College.
The Army Futures Command has officially established its headquarters in Austin, Texas, bringing 500 personnel and a reported $16 billion to invest in local startups. The hosts note the increasing concentration of military, intelligence, and tech giants like Google and Amazon in the Austin area.
Army Futures Command, Military Modernization in Austin
The U.S. Army selected Austin as the headquarters for the new Army Futures Command, which began operations in July. The command is tasked with modernizing the Army's force design and assessing emerging threats and technologies. The presence of high-level military and intelligence figures like Bobby Inman in the Austin area is noted.
Military DUI Checkpoints, Posse Comitatus, Northern Command
Reports from the Army Times suggest that military police may assist civilian authorities at DUI checkpoints in California for training purposes. This development is viewed as a potential violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the use of federal military personnel to enforce domestic policies. The role of the Northern Command in domestic operations is identified as a precursor to potential martial law.
