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A place of learning for those who aspire to leadership excellence on the battle field.

Mike Ettore


    • Sep 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Season 2 - Episode 17: John Ligato

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 72:25


    John Ligato served as a Marine Corps infantryman and participated in some of the most savage combat operations of the Vietnam War. Listen in as he shares his experiences and insights on various topics related to operating in a combat environment! Books: https://www.amazon.com/John-Ligato Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-Ligato

    Season 2 - Episode 16: Doug Luccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 53:16


    Lieutenant Colonel Doug Luccio, United States Marine Corps. Doug was commissioned in 1994 was subsequently designated as a Field Artillery Officer. Doug is still on active duty and is currently serving as Assistant Professor at The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. He is also a Doctoral candidate at the George Washington University. Listen in as he shares his insights on combat and combat leadership! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucciodg/

    Season 2 - Episode 15: Brad Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 62:02


    Brad is a retired Army Master Sergeant and served 8 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 12 years in Delta Force. He has extensive combat experience beginning with Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, where Brad fought in the intense battle that was featured in the movie "Blackhawk Down" and in numerous subsequent combat environments around the world. Listen in as he shares incredibly valuable advice for future warriors!

    Season 2 - Episode 14: Rob Stella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 69:59


    Rob Stella is a retired Navy SEAL and decorated combat veteran. His combat experience is extensive, with service in Iraq, Afghanistan and several other locations worldwide. In this episode, Rob shares some hard-won wisdom and insights that can help others elevate their performance during combat operations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-stella/

    Season 2 - Episode 13: Michael Halterman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 93:00


    Michael Halterman is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant, with more than two decades of service as an infantry Marine and as a Marine Raider. This interview is full of profound observations and actionable advice! Find out more about The Honor Foundation Find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelghalterman/  

    Season 2 - Episode 12: Brian Chontosh - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 68:08


    This is Part 2 of a fascinating episode with Brian Chontosh.

    Season 2 - Episode 11: Brian Chontosh - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 97:14


    Brian Chontosh is a retired United States Marine, and served as both an enlisted man and commissioned officer. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Standby for some incredibly valuable insights from this superb combat leader! Find out more about www.crookedbutterfly.com Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-chontosh-3128215b/  

    Season 2 - Episode 10: Dave Grossman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 62:26


    Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (retired) is the author of a dozen books including best seller "On Killing" and "On Combat." These books deal with the psychological effects of killing and war on soldiers. He was a Professor of Psychology at West Point, a former infantryman, paratrooper, and graduate of the Army's Ranger School. Listen in as he shares his insights on various aspects of preparing for combat! Learn more: https://www.grossmanacademy.com/

    Episode 9 - Andrew Del Gaudio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 92:45


    Lt.Col. Andrew Del Gaudio, USMC (Ret), PhD, spoke with us about some ways warriors can prepare for combat. This episode is full of actionable advice! You can find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-del-gaudio-4365899/ You can send him an email to: godfatherdel@hotmail.com

    Episode 8 - Jason Van Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 51:08


    Jason Van Camp is a West Point graduate, retired Special Forces officer, and best-selling author. He shares excellent insights gained from his combat service, and I found myself taking a lot of notes during our conversation! Learn about the leadership program at: https://missionsixzero.com/ Learn about the foundation at: https://www.warriorrising.org/ Find his books on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Van-Camp/e/B082J72NZP?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000

    Episode 7 - Coleman Ruiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 76:36


    Coleman Ruiz served in the SEAL Teams for 13 years, including several years with The Naval Special Warfare Development Group, which is commonly known as SEAL Team Six. In this episode, he shares insights and advice gained during six combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn more about Coleman at: https://colemanruiz.com/

    Episode - 6 Tom Satterly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 53:36


    Command Sergeant Major Tom Satterly served in Delta Force for 20 years. He shares insights gained from his extensive combat experience and provides superb advice for warriors who aspire to excellence on the battlefield! Learn more about Tom at: https://www.tomsatterly.com/ Find out more about his foundation at: https://www.allsecurefoundation.org/ His book can be found here: https://www.allsecurefoundation.org/all-secure-memoir Find his wife's site here: https://www.allsecurefoundation.org/virago You can also find him on social media: https://www.facebook.com/AllSecureFoundation/ https://www.instagram.com/allsecurefoundation/ https://twitter.com/AllSecureVets  

    Episode 5 - Steve Banach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 70:03


    Colonel Steve Banach, US Army (RET) talks about preparing for combat and the importance of tough training. You can find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebanach  

    Episode 4 - Keith Nightingale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 90:26


    Colonel Keith Nightingale, US Army (RET) shares insights gained during combat operations in Vietnam and several additional conflicts. You can find his books here: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Nightingale/e/B016H5SV66%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

    Episode 3 - Justin LeHew (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 68:57


    Part 2 of Sergeant Major Justin LeHew's superb interview!

    Episode 2 - Justin LeHew (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 94:15


    Sergeant Major Justin LeHew, USMC (RET) shares insights and advice on all aspects of developing combat warriors. Learn about the outstanding History Flight organization at: https://historyflight.com/ Find it on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/History-Flight-109735866254/ If you'd like to volunteer go to: https://historyflight.com/would-you-like-to-volunteer/

    Episode 1 - The Journey Begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 8:02


    Mike Ettore discusses the mission of the Combat Leadership Podcast.

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