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Lt. Col. Gavin Rice ('14) - Team Lead, Pentagon
In this episode of the IWP Files, host Katie Bridges interviews Lieutenant Colonel Gavin Rice, a 2014 graduate of the professional Master of Arts in Strategic and International Studies at the Institute of World Politics. Gavin currently works as a team lead within the chairman's action group at the Pentagon. He provides insights into his day-to-day responsibilities, working with a new chairman, and the trajectory of his career. Gavin also discusses the value of his education at IWP and offers advice for those looking to pursue a career in defense.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Gavin's work at the Pentagon and his role in the chairman's action group
- Working with a new chairman and the excitement and challenges that come with change
- The trajectory of Gavin's career, including his military service and transition to a strategist
- The process of becoming a functional area 59 (FA 59)
- The importance of knowing oneself and finding a mentor in one's career
- Making the most of education by reading, taking notes, and understanding historical context
- Gavin's biggest impacts in his career so far, including publishing the army Special Operations Forces Strategy for 2030 and working with allies and partners
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND LESSONS:
- Dare to know: Be a critical thinker, challenge ideas, and be a creative and innovative thinker.
- Master your craft: Study and understand best practices and historical context to better adapt and innovate in your work.
- Appreciate the history: Understanding the historical context of defense and national security helps provide a framework for decision-making and problem-solving.
- Know yourself: Take self-assessments, find mentors, and continually refine and redefine your goals and capabilities.
- Value allies and partners: Recognize the capabilities and contributions of allies and partners in defense and national security efforts.
Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academic-programs/
REFERENCES:
- Institute of World Politics: https://www.iwp.edu/
- IWP on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @theIWP
- School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW): https://www.usmcu.edu/saw/
- Army Special Operations Forces Strategy for 2030: https://www.soc.mil/temp-pages/strategy/ARSOF_STRATEGY_2030.pdf
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By An IWP Media ProductionIn this episode of the IWP Files, host Katie Bridges interviews Lieutenant Colonel Gavin Rice, a 2014 graduate of the professional Master of Arts in Strategic and International Studies at the Institute of World Politics. Gavin currently works as a team lead within the chairman's action group at the Pentagon. He provides insights into his day-to-day responsibilities, working with a new chairman, and the trajectory of his career. Gavin also discusses the value of his education at IWP and offers advice for those looking to pursue a career in defense.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Gavin's work at the Pentagon and his role in the chairman's action group
- Working with a new chairman and the excitement and challenges that come with change
- The trajectory of Gavin's career, including his military service and transition to a strategist
- The process of becoming a functional area 59 (FA 59)
- The importance of knowing oneself and finding a mentor in one's career
- Making the most of education by reading, taking notes, and understanding historical context
- Gavin's biggest impacts in his career so far, including publishing the army Special Operations Forces Strategy for 2030 and working with allies and partners
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND LESSONS:
- Dare to know: Be a critical thinker, challenge ideas, and be a creative and innovative thinker.
- Master your craft: Study and understand best practices and historical context to better adapt and innovate in your work.
- Appreciate the history: Understanding the historical context of defense and national security helps provide a framework for decision-making and problem-solving.
- Know yourself: Take self-assessments, find mentors, and continually refine and redefine your goals and capabilities.
- Value allies and partners: Recognize the capabilities and contributions of allies and partners in defense and national security efforts.
Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academic-programs/
REFERENCES:
- Institute of World Politics: https://www.iwp.edu/
- IWP on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @theIWP
- School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW): https://www.usmcu.edu/saw/
- Army Special Operations Forces Strategy for 2030: https://www.soc.mil/temp-pages/strategy/ARSOF_STRATEGY_2030.pdf