# The SAASS Student Takeover

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Podcast: [Books to Battles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/books-to-battles-7380576)
Published: 2026-05-20T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this special episode of Books to Battles , members of SAASS Class XXXV take over the podcast to reflect on their experiences at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies as they prepare to graduate. The students discuss why they chose SAASS, their impressions of the program, the challenges of the reading and thesis process, and the intellectual growth they experienced throughout the year. They also highlight the impact of the Germany staff ride, memorable courses and books, and the value of engaging with classmates and faculty from diverse professional and international backgrounds. Throughout the episode, the students emphasize how SAASS shaped the way they think about strategy, history, and military problem-solving.

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