Episodes

  • EP. 27 -- Army Defense Attache -- LTC Valletta
    Jan 9 2026

    LTC Michael Valletta shares his journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a distinguished aviator and Foreign Area Officer in the Army. He discusses his initial aspirations, the challenges he faced in flight school, and his experiences with the 160th Night Stalkers and living in Budapest. LTC Valletta emphasizes the importance of being open to unique military opportunities and the support the Army provides to its soldiers and their families.


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    39 mins
  • EP.26 Army Space Operations Officer/ Part Two
    Dec 30 2025

    In this episode we continue our interview with MAJ Raschel, an Army Space Operations Officer. We dive into what is Space Operations, why there is a Space Force, and how Army soldiers can compete for those careers.


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    All views shared by the guests are their own and do not reflect on the U.S. Army. This podcast is not associated with the Department of War.

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    38 mins
  • Army Space Operations Officer [MAJ Raschel]
    Dec 23 2025

    In this episode we welcome back to the pack MAJ Raschel, an aviation officer now serving as a Space Operations Officer. We talk about graduating from the University of New Mexico, rescuing people via helicopters in the National Guard, and career progression to space operations in the Army.

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    46 mins
  • Operating in the Grey w/ CPT Rodino (ret.)
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode we welcome back to the pack CPT Rodino, U.S. Army (ret.). We discuss a variety of challenges U.S. Army Officers face in command, from working through problems soldiers face to securing the training you want to conduct. Following his military career, he published Mindfully Intelligent Leadership, a guide for leaders, in and outside of the military on how to enact change and distinctly lead organizations to success.


    Mindfully Intelligent leadership : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6T37CR3


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    ⁠⁠ ⁠Army ROTC | The University of New Mexico⁠⁠⁠

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    This is the unofficial alumni podcast of the University ofNew Mexico Army ROTC , the views of all participants have no association with the Department of War or the U.S. Army. Any thoughts made by guests are their own.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Army Surgical Nurse [EP.23 -- CPT Nunez]
    Dec 12 2025

    In this episode we welcome back to the pack , CPT Nunez, an Army Operating Room Surgical Nurse currently stationed in Hawaii. From starting her Army career at UNM to attaining credentials to serve in an Operating Room, CPT Nunez's journey has been rigorous and harrowing.

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    35 mins
  • EP. 21--Demon Company Commander, 2-508 PIR, CPT Alex Rodino (r)
    Dec 8 2025

    In this episode we interview CPT Alex Rodino (r), former Demon Company, 2-508 PIR Commander and 82nd AirborneDivision Paratrooper. In this interview we talk about learning leadership, how Officers can truly excel, and leaving a legacy soldiers can follow. Following his military career, hepublished Mindfully Intelligent Leadership, a guide for leaders, in and outside of the military onhow to enact change and distinctly lead organizations to success.


    Interested in Army ROTC? Check out our website at ⁠⁠ ⁠Army ROTC | The University of New Mexico⁠⁠⁠

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    Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/UofNMArmyROTC⁠⁠⁠

    Insta: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/unm_army_rotc⁠⁠⁠


    This is the unofficial alumni podcast of the University of New Mexico Army ROTC alumni, the views of all participants have no association with the Department of War or the U.S. Army. Any views made by guests are their own.

    Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/c/UNMArmyROTC⁠⁠⁠

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • EP.22 -- Airborne Mortar Platoon Leader (1LT Starr/ Red Falcons)
    Dec 8 2025

    In this episode we welcome back to the pack, 1LT Starr, a Mortar Platoon Leader in 1-325 AIR, 2BCT, 82nd ABN DIV.We get to discuss graduating from the program during the time of COVID, developing as an Infantry Officer at IBOLC, and excelling through adversity to earn the Ranger Tab.


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    ⁠Army ROTC | The University of New Mexico⁠⁠

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    Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.

    We are a podcast unassociated with the U.S. Army and any views conveyed by the guests have no association with the U.S. Army.

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    50 mins
  • Former SMSI/ CAV SCOUT [SFC Stanger /EP.20]
    Nov 18 2025

    In this episode we get to talk with SFC Stanger, former Senior Military Science Instructor of the Lobos Battalion and current National Guard Liaison. Beginning with his experience in college and concluding with his time here at UNM, SFC Stanger's journey as a young private to a seasoned NCO is harrowing and epic. We are extremely grateful to have him at the Lobos Battalion.

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    42 mins