The LOGSTAT

Episode #73: MAJ Denaro meets with CW5 Nicholas T. Laferte and CW3 Kirra L. Olson to discuss the CASCOM Vanguard Voice Warrant Officer Campaign and how it will challenge WOs to become more visible, more engaged, and more influential with the expertise they've always possessed. This is the first episode in a year-long campaign focused on redefining the Army Sustainment Warrant Officer as a vocal subject matter expert and proactive problem preventer.

ASPB Website: https://www.army.mil/armysustainment
Line of Departure Website: https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/
The LOGSTAT Audio Podcast DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/652/the-logstat
The LOGSTAT Video Podcast DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #72: What does Army maintenance look like on the future battlefield? In this episode, MAJ Denaro meets with Mr. Jeffrey A. Martin to discuss Multi-Domain Operations Maintenance (MDO-M) and how the concept could transform the way the Army repairs, sustains, and generates combat power. As a retired Chief Warrant Officer Five with 50 collective years of Army maintenance experience, Mr. Martin shares his perspective on why the current maintenance model must evolve and what MDO-M could mean for Soldiers, commanders, and readiness.

ASPB Website: https://www.army.mil/armysustainment

Line of Departure Website: https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/

The LOGSTAT Audio Podcast DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/652/the-logstat

Episode #71: This podcast launched on February 18, 2025, and CPT Garett Pyle has been the voice with 72 published episodes with just under 2,800 minutes of content. Each week we analyzed new developments, discussed current trends, and forged the path ahead for the next generation of sustainment Soldiers. Now it is time for CPT Pyle to pass the torch to the next Sustainment Center of Excellence Harding Fellow, MAJ Steven Denaro. On this episode they conduct their hand-over where CPT Pyle welcomes MAJ Denaro to the position and CPT Pyle provides some wisdom from his experience as the Harding Fellow.

Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logstat-video-podcast/id6798727025
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Episode #70: For anyone who could not attend Sustainment Week 2026 in person, CPT Garett Pyle brings some of the various table set ups to you. He meets with various leaders who highlight some of the initiatives and technologies they are bringing to the force. Be sure to check out the video version of this episode using the links below to get the full experience.

Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logstat-video-podcast/id6798727025
Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #69: Closing out our Senior Leader engagements during the Sustainment Week 2026 miniseries, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CSM Jacinto Garza, the CSM of Army Materiel Command, to discuss how the Strong Sergeants initiative is impacting the entire force. “A Strong Sergeant is a leader who is: physically, mentally and emotionally fit; tactically and technically proficient; an expert in maintaining military equipment; and administratively ready- medically, financially and organizationally. A Strong Sergeant is ready to deploy, fight, and win our nation's wars and bring their Soldiers home safely.” – CSM Garza.
Strong Sergeants make Strong Soldiers. Strong Soldiers make Strong Squads. Strong Squads will win our nation’s wars and winning absolutely matters!

Additional Resources:
Supporting Article: https://www.army.mil/article/290701/strong_sergeants_strong_soldiers_strong_squads
1st TSC Experience: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/843436/strong-sergeants-make-strong-soldiers
Strong Sergeants Info Video: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/999853/strong-sergeants-video

Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logstat-video-podcast/id6798727025
Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #68: On the next episode of the 2026 Sustainment Week Miniseries, CPT Garett Pyle meets with COL Brandon Tackett, Commander of the 28th DSB and G4 of the Ohio Army National Guard to discuss sustainment operations in the National Guard. We analyze the unique role sustainers in the National Guard play in maintaining readiness and supporting the force. This episode provides insight into how the National Guard balances the requirements of a civilian job and serving in uniform.

Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logstat-video-podcast/id6798727025
Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Notes – Episode #67: The evolving battlefield has challenged the manner in which we conduct sustainment operations; especially that last mile of logistics. Thus, to support the Transformation in Contact initiative, a new formation, a light support battalion (LSB) has been created to replace the brigade support battalion (BSB) concept. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with LTC Adam Di Giovanni to discuss how his unit transformed from a BSB to an LSB while providing some valuable lessons learned.

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Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #66: Continuing the 2026 Sustainment Week Miniseries, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MG Curtis D. Taylor, the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division (1AD), to discuss how 1AD completely changed their maintenance culture which increased their operational readiness. Their approach lays the foundation for other units to emulate.

Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logstat-video-podcast/id6798727025
Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #65: A follow up to Episode 26 “Leveraging the Power of the Organic Industrial Complex,” CPT Garett Pyle once again meets with COL Denis Fajardo and COL Charles "Andy" Moore to discuss the operational readiness program (ORP) and what this new capability brings to the force. This episode serves as the second installment to our Sustainment Week Miniseries.

Our video podcasts are now available on Apple Podcasts as well as DVIDS. Links below:
Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logstat-video-podcast/id6798727025
Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #64: To kick off the next miniseries focusing in on Sustainment Week 2026, CPT Garett Pyle meets with LTG Chris Mohan, the Commanding General of the Army Materiel Command, to discuss various transformations occurring across the sustainment enterprise including the organic industrial base, Army food program, and data management.

Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #63: Our increased reliance on digital technology is changing the manner we conduct sustainment operations. Through a data-driven sustainment system with a focus on predictive logistics and precision sustainment, we will maximize our potential and operational reach. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Jonathan Vann to discuss how we manage this data in a contested environment.

Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #62: Base clusters are a developing concept that every unit is testing out to see which organizational style works the most efficient for them. The driving force is that base clusters increase our mobility, are lighter, and maximize our survivability through dispersion compared to the base formations of the past. A large focus for this concept has been on light formations, but armored brigade combat teams (ABCT) are testing them out now as well. Thus, on this episode CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Bobby Leeman, 2ABCT 3ID SPO, to discuss distributed logistics in the ABCT fight, C2 across base clusters, and how to plan sustainment efficiently in the ABCT.

ATP 4-90 BSB, Brigade Support Battalion, January 2026: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN45712-ATP_4-90-000-WEB-1.pdf

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCn4VhOMJ9s

Episode #61: Sustainment in the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) has its own unique challenges and opportunities which begins with the group support battalion (GSB). Throughout this episode CPT Garett Pyle discusses how sustainment in SOF compares to the regular Army with LTC James Broadie, Commander of the 10th GSB and CPT Heidy Shi, Deputy SPO of the 10th GSB. They analyze the role the GSB plays, how they are adapting to meet the challenges of large scale combat operations, and talent management for those interested in joining SOF.

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos
Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6051OaepwM0

Episode #60: The Sustainment Enterprise is forging a new beginning in the world of data expertise and institutionalizing this skillset through the establishment of a new skill identifier (SI). This innovative SI, which is the Sustainment Functional Data Analyst (L9), is not only a career enhancer but is also a combat multiplier for individuals in any unit to leverage data as a strategic asset. Thus, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Kyle Weinerth of the Logistics Proponency Office, to discuss this SI and the various direct commissioning programs available to Logisticians.

Additional Resources:
ASU Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom/asu
Email: usarmy.lee.asu.mbx.logpro@army.mil
LOGPRO Website: https://asu.army.mil/logpro/
CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos
Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuNJzKYYYhc

Episode #59: As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CSM James LaFratta, the CASCOM CSM, to discuss how sustainers can be more tactical in all their operations. Through their dialogue they present how leaders need to implement more tactical training at all levels and ways to achieve that goal.

CASCOM Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom
Line of Departure: https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/
CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos
Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okWEFCA44AI

Episode #58: The world of logistics is ever changing, and the Army Sustainment University (ASU) continues to be at the cutting edge with instructing the next generation of logisticians. This episode builds off Episode 2 “The Future of ASU,” Episode 4 “The Next Generation of LOG BOLC,” and Episode 11 “On a Tactical Level of LOG BOLC” to bring you the next evolution of not only the innovations at ASU but the entire Logistics Corps as a whole. To guide the conversation, CPT Garett Pyle sits down with COL Daniel Horn, the commandant of ASU, to discuss all of this and much more.

• ASU Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom/asu
• CASCOM Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom
• Updated Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin Homepage: https://www.army.mil/ARMYSUSTAINMENT
• CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos
• Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS8XiR979n4&t=90s

Episode #57: Healthy nutrition is the foundation for a Soldier to reach their peak performance. What we put into our bodies will determine the output we are able to achieve. Thus, over the years the Army has sought to provide the force with the most nutritious meals while ensuring Soldiers can choose the meals that taste the best to them. To achieve this, the Go for Green initiative provides a color-coding system for Soldiers to decide which foods to consume in the dining facilities. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Christin Jessen and Denise Laursen to provide a better understanding to how Soldiers should fuel their bodies and the importance of nutrition.

Additional Resources:
o Go for Green (G4G) – is a joint service performance-nutrition initiative that improves the food environment where Service Members live and work. G4G promotes better food and beverage selections with the aim of optimizing performance, readiness, and health. https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/go-green

o Human Performance Resources by CHAMP (HPRC) – provides evidence-based resources to help Service Members and their families optimize their performance and reach total fitness. https://www.hprc-online.org/

o Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) – takes a holistic approach to fitness by addressing five readiness domains (physical, mental, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual), understanding that each domain impacts the others, so we need to educate our Soldiers and provide them the resources needed to maximize their performance on and off the battlefield. https://h2f.army.mil/

o Armed Forces Wellness Centers – Provides innovative and evidence-based health promotion programs and services that facilitate readiness and resiliency across the Warfighter population. https://warfighterwellness.org/armed-forces-wellness-centers/

Episode #56: Making the transition from company grade to field grade for an officer begins with their next chapter of education. The core of this Intermediate Level Education (ILE) for Army majors is located at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). For future students heading off to the course, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Steven Shak, a recent CGSC student, to discuss what sustainment students should expect at resident CGSC and how they can prepare to be successful while at ILE.

U.S. Army CGSC Homepage: https://www.army.mil/CGSC

Episode #55: Transformation in Contact (TiC) has revolutionized the modern battlefield as units have integrated a wild variety of new technology into their formations. As we move from TiC 1.0 to TiC 2.0, we continue to see an assortment of structural changes to units and how they adapt to the modern battlefield. This opportunity to experiment and innovate is increasing our lethality at a record rate with each unit providing its own lessons learned to share with the community. Thus, on this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Patrick Smith, the 703d Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) executive officer, to discuss how an armored brigade combat team (ABCT) BSB has integrated lessons learned from other TiC units and applied them to ABCT sustainment operations.

Check out the Army TiC Homepage for other TiC News Stories : https://www.army.mil/transformingincontact

Episode #54: “Contested Logistics” is a recent buzz word that has been thrown around with the definition being contested over the years. FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations published in March 2026, included an entire section on the concept; it outlines what “contested logistics” is and how it impacts operations. However, even before this updated FM was published, leaders across the Army were discussing this and working to truly define the term. One such leader was LTC Jon Michael King, who wrote an article on contested logistics back in February 2024. Thus, to deep dive into contested logistics, CPT Garett Pyle sits down with LTC King as they analyze contested logistics through a variety of different lenses. Through their conversation, we see why professional dialogue is vital to increase our understanding of different concepts and our lethality as warfighters.

Check out the new Line of Departure Mobile App available on Android and Apple.

Link to “Contested Logistics Environment Defined” Article: https://www.army.mil/article/272922/contested_logistics_environment_defined

FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations, March 2026: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN46157-FM_4-0-000-WEB-1.pdf

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmJcFtLZTM