Episode 24 | Evolving Equipment for a Changing Fight: FirstSpear

Episode 26 | Purpose, Service & Leadership: Kenyatte Booker

In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick and Jen sit down with ADS Director of Air Force & Space Force Sales, Kenyatte Booker, to discuss his remarkable journey from Morehouse College and ROTC to a distinguished 25-year Air Force career that included Pentagon tours, war planning, leadership at the highest levels of the service, and five combat tours across the European and Middle East theaters. Along the way, Kenyatte shares stories about mentorship, purpose, the impact of the Tuskegee Airmen, and how experiences in everything from music and speechwriting to Space Force strategy shaped his approach to leadership. Tune in as we explore service beyond self, the future of the Air Force and Space Force, and the values that continue to guide his life and career. Follow ADS: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc [https://www.facebook.com/adsinc] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ [https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/] Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: * Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/] * Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/] * Kenyatte Booker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-kenyatte-booker/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-kenyatte-booker/] This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

Episode 25 | Inside the Drone War: A Roundtable on Threats and Defense with Squarehead Technology

In this episode of From the Dive Shop, our host, Patrick Shipp, sits down with Knut Torbjørn Moe from Squarehead Technology alongside ADS Category Managers Josh Glessner and Vinnie Moulton to break down the rapidly evolving threat of unmanned aerial systems and what it takes to counter them. From low-cost FPV drones to large-scale operations, the conversation explores how accessible technology is reshaping modern warfare. Tune in as we discuss detection, layered defense strategies, and why counter-UAS requires new ways of thinking about protection, logistics, and readiness. Follow ADS: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc [https://www.facebook.com/adsinc] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ [https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/] Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: * Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/] * Josh Glessner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-glessner-va-beach/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-glessner-va-beach/] * Vinnie Moulton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-vinnie-moulton/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-vinnie-moulton/] * Knut Torbjørn Moe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knutmoe/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/knutmoe/] This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

Episode 24 | Evolving Equipment for a Changing Fight: FirstSpear

In this episode of From the Dive Shop, FirstSpear’s Ronald Fowlkes joins the conversation to share his journey from Marine Corps service and SWAT operations to driving equipment innovation. Together we explore how user feedback shapes the development of tactical gear – from laser-cut platforms and tube systems to next-generation flotation and modular load carriage. Tune in as we discuss rapid prototyping, solving problems at the operator level, and what it takes to build equipment that enhances performance without getting in the way of the mission. Follow ADS: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc [https://www.facebook.com/adsinc] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ [https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/] Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest: * Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/] * Ronald Fowlkes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-fowlkes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-fowlkes/] This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

Episode 23 | Equipping the Future of the National Guard: NGAUS

In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick sits down with key members from the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) to discuss how the Guard advocates for modernization, benefits, and readiness across all 54 states and territories. From its origins in 1878, to its role today as a powerful voice on Capitol Hill, the conversation explores how NGAUS drives equipment parity, professional development, innovation, and funding initiatives to ensure the Guard remains ready for both domestic response and the modern international battlefield. It’s an inside look at how advocacy, industry partnership, and state-level innovation shape the future of the National Guard. Follow ADS: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc [https://www.facebook.com/adsinc] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ [https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/] Connect With This Week’s Host & Guests: * Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/] * Francis McGinn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-mcginn-12b60438/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-mcginn-12b60438/] * Russell Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-thompson-8246561b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-thompson-8246561b/] This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.

Episode 22 | Putting Technology to the Test: UTAC

In this episode of From the Dive Shop, the team from UTAC joins the conversation to discuss how hyper-realistic training environments are helping operators test technology. From drones and robotics, to medical response and tactical operations, UTAC creates scenario-based exercises that push both operators and technology under real-world stressors. Tune in as we explore how realistic environments, honest after-action reviews, and cross-domain technology integration are helping bridge the gap between innovation and operational readiness. Follow ADS: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc [https://www.facebook.com/adsinc] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ [https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/] Connect With This Week’s Host & Guests: * Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/] * Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/] * Ryan English: https://www.linkedin.com/in/englishr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/englishr/] This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.