Episode 5: Global Integration for an Interconnected Security Environment

The United States has interests all around the globe, and must be able to respond to crises and challenges in different regions without compromising the national interest. Lt. Col. Rebecca Russo joins us to unpack what "global integration" means for a U.S. military and its ability to defend peace and freedom throughout the world.About the Speaker:Col. Russo is a command pilot with over 3,000 hours in the C-17A and T-1A. She most recently served as a strategist on the Joint Staff J7 and as a liaison to DARPA's Adaptive Capabilities Office. Previous to that position, she commanded the 691st Cyber Operations Squadron and served in staff positions at USTRANSCOM and Air Mobility Command. Col. Russo graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval War College in June 2021.The views presented by the faculty or other guest speakers do not reflect official positions of the Naval War College, DON or DOD.