Episode 3: Ready When Called

Ready When Called: Resilience, Readiness, & Recharging

What does it really mean to be ready when the call comes?

In this episode of Voices of the Old Line, Lieutenant Colonel James Edie joins Brian and Monica for an honest conversation about the people behind mission readiness. Drawing on 24 years of service, deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and his experience as a commander, husband, and father of four, Edie explores how mental fitness, family preparedness, and everyday connections help keep the force ready.

He shares his own experience seeking counseling, why leaders need time to reset, and how trust, recognition, and a simple phone call can make a lasting difference. The conversation also covers preparing your household for deployment, balancing civilian and military responsibilities, and giving soldiers and airmen the confidence to take ownership of their work.

From fishing with his kids to competing in Ninja Warrior, Edie shares how he recharges—and why taking care of people means knowing them well enough to recognize when something is wrong.

Strong People. Strong Teams. Strong Old Line.