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Technically Speaking Podcast: Wartime Readiness

28 March 2025

From NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office

This episode of Technically Speaking discusses wartime readiness, focusing on NIWC Atlantic's preparations for potential conflict with China by 2027. Jen Shauger explains the importance of readiness in the context of a changing global landscape, emphasizing workforce training, system preparedness, and adapting to new forms of warfare like cyberattacks. The episode also highlights the need for personal preparedness, encouraging listeners to consider communication and essential resource planning. Command Master Chief Matthew Keller shares his Navy career journey, emphasizing the importance of exploring diverse opportunities within the service. The episode underscores NIWC Atlantic's role in developing advanced technologies for the US military.
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In this episode of Technically Speaking, hosts Chelsie Holloway and Alex Jackson discuss the critical topic of wartime readiness. They sit down with Jen Shauger, a NIWC Atlantic competency lead and wartime readiness champion, to discuss what it means to be prepared for conflict and why NIWC Atlantic has adopted a wartime readiness posture. With China's President Xi Jinping signaling intentions to invade Taiwan by 2027, NIWC Atlantic is proactively ensuring that our technology, workforce, and warfighters are ready for any scenario.  

Plus, stay tuned for a special Military Moment featuring (former) Command Master Chief Matthew Keller, who shares insights from his Navy career and what wartime readiness means from a leadership perspective. 

(Please Note: Since the time of this recording CMC Keller has been reassigned to another position within NIWC Atlantic.) 

Get comfortable, turn up the volume, and join us for this crucial discussion on the evolving landscape of national defense and technology. 

Produced by: NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs 
Co-Hosts: Chelsie Holloway and Alex Jackson 
Audio Technician: Joe Bullinger  

Technically Speaking is an award-winning production of Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Public Affairs. Information presented in the podcast represents the views and opinions of the original content creators and their guests and does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Any mention of specific companies, products, services or content does not imply endorsement by NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. 

Transcript: 
https://www.niwcatlantic.navy.mil/Portals/94/Page-Content/Podcast/Transcripts/Ep28-Transcript.txt 

Contact Us: 
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