Fuel the Fight

Jim Miller is an MMA and UFC legend.  He currently holds the record for most UFC fights at 43 Octagon appearances and is preparing to be the first fighter to compete at UFC 100, 200, and 300 on April 13th at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Nevada where he will face fellow UFC veteran Bobby Green. While Jim everyone knows Jim takes his fighting seriously, you may not know he takes his food just as seriously.  On this episode we dive into Jim's nutrition and why he is so passionate about his food and where it comes from. Be sure to follow Jim @jimmiller_155 on Instagram and watch him fight at UFC 300 on April 13th. 

Coach and MSG(Ret) AC Bryant III is back to discuss season 2 of Team Combat League as he leads the San Antonio Snipers.  We discuss the evolution of the TCL and how Coach Bryant plans to win a world title with his team. Follow Coach Bryant on Instagram @bryantboxing @sanantoniosnipers_@shin_yoo_sub@teamcombatleague 

LT Isis Bello Hernandez discusses her journey to the Master's Program in Nutrition and everything going on for National Nutrition Month.   Follow @militarynutrition on Instagram for National Nutrition Month activities. @hots_cots_app mentioned for assessing food and barracks @mops_n_moes mentioned for being an awesome podcast 2LT ISIS BELLO HERNANDEZGraduate Student, U.S. Army Baylor Master's Program of NutritionArmy Medical Specialist Corpsisis.bellohernandez.mil@health.mil2LT Isis Bello Hernandez holds a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition (Dietetics) from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona and an Associates in Arts Degree from Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ. She is a graduate student at the U.S. Army Baylor Master's Program of Nutrition and is expected to graduate in December 2024.She has already successfully completed supervised practice rotations at Brook Army Medical Center, CPT Jennifer Moreno Primary Care Clinic, Vogel Resiliency Center, the Center for the Intrepid, USAA Headquarters, and JBSA Lackland. She is conducting research focused on the association of sleep, physical activity, and nutrition on gene expression in Active-Duty Service Members with a research defense planned in November 2024.2LT Bello Hernandez has held multiple class leadership positions including Class Leader and Social Media Officer. She has a passion for volunteering and volunteers in poverty alleviation organizations, domestic-violence service organizations and conservationism. Additionally, 2LT Bello Hernandez volunteered to Lead the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence National Nutrition Month efforts.She is originally from Mesa, Arizona and currently lives in San Antonio, TX with her partner Niko Territo and their two dogs, Omelet and Fenrir. She is an avid back country backpacker and enjoys exploring new cultures, especially new food, and off-roading with her Jeep.

Joe Dzubak is a multidisciplinary professional specializing in both strength and conditioning as well as performance nutrition. With a Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning already under his belt and another Master's degree in Nutrition nearing completion, he possesses a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience. His ultimate aim is to leverage this comprehensive skill set to empower tactical professionals, helping them optimize their performance on and off the battlefield. Joe's rigorous education and certification profile underscore his commitment to fusing the realms of physical fitness and nutritional science to yield evidence-based, impactful results.Instagram: @joedzubakTwitter: @joedzubak

LTC Joetta Khan was born in New Mexico and was raised in a farming community on the southern boarder of New Mexico until she attended New Mexico Military Institute for high school graduating in 1999. She earned her Bachelor of Science  Degree in Dietetics from The University of New Mexico in 2004 and completed her  Internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2005. She earned a Master's Degree in Public Health—Global Health and Infectious Disease from New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY in 2010, and her PhD in Public Health—Health Education and Behavioral Science from Rutgers, University of New Jersey in 2017.  LTC Khan currently serves as both the Interim Program Director for the U.S. Army Baylor Master's Program of Nutrition at Medical Center of Excellence in San Antonio, TX and  the Research Lead for the SP Corps and 65C corps. LTC Khan's prior assignments include Deputy Chief, Nutrition Services Department and Chief, Education and Research for the Nutrition Services Department at Walter Reed (WR) National Military Medical Center, Assistant Professor for the Baylor-Army Graduate Program of Nutrition and leads the WR Phase 2 research program, WR IRB Vice Chair, Chief Food Service of Food Service at Tripler Army Medical Center; Chief, Nutrition Services and US-Army Dietitian Southern Iraq, 86th Combat Support Hospital; Chief, Nutrition Care Division, Keller Army Community Hospital; Commander, Charlie Company, William Beaumont Army Medical Center; and Chief, Outpatient Nutrition, William Beaumont Army Medical Center. LTC Khan's focus areas include: Nutrition Services Operations & Optimizing Patient Care, Nutrition  Professional Education and Nutrition Research. Her contributions in these areas include development of the Competency Focused Master's Program of Nutrition Curriculum, Designing and Collaborating on multiple studies related to Body Composition, Cardiovascular Risk, Performance, etc.; Nutrition Subject Matter Expert for the Department of Defense (DoD-VA Clinical Practice Guideline Member; Physical Health and Readiness Working Group Member, JBSA—FSH, Committee Member for Multiple Student Research Projects in a variety of nutrition topics. She has multiple publications, poster and platform presentations at local and national level.   LTC Khan's awards include, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, one Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Army Superior Unit Award, Nation Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Air  Assault Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.  LTC Khan is married to LTC Saleem Khan, Acquisitions Corps, and they have two daughters, Mina (11) and Liv (5). 

Dr. Lee M Margolis began his nutrition research career as a uniformed dietitian in the US Army Medical Specialist Corps stationed in the Military Nutrition Division at the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). There he led field studies assessing the energy needs of Special Operations Forces during various training scenarios. After leaving the military, Dr. Margolis received his doctoral degree in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition from Tufts University, where he studied under Roger Fielding in the Nutrition, Exercise, Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory. Dr. Margolis is currently a Nutrition Physiologist in the Military Nutrition Division at the USARIEM. His research program aims at determining nutrition and pharmacological interventions to optimize carbohydrate metabolism to enhance physical performance of modern Warfighters during and in recovery from sustained dietary inadequacy, heavy physical activity, and environmental exposure. Dr. Margolis investigates nutritional needs of Warfighters through assessment of whole-body metabolism and skeletal muscle molecular metabolic responses to exercise, nutritional manipulation, and exposure to environmental extremes. He is the past chair of the Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism Research Interest Section in the American Society for Nutrition, and an editorial board member of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.   

CPT(P) Nicole Curtis & SFC Randy Adams discuss--How they met at Brooke Army Medical Center -The devasting injuries that led to his hospitalization-And how he chose not to accept defeat but instead chose to "RISE UP". Follow him at @ran_riseup 

I sat down with the world known MSG(Ret) AC Bryant, the owner of Bryant Boxing and the head coach of the Team Combat League Dallas Enforcers.  We discuss his Army story, how him and I met at Fort Bragg and deployed to Iraq together, and how he got into boxing as an equipment maker and now world-renowned coach.  We also discuss his latest involvement with the Team Combat League and how this new organization is already changing the landscape of boxing. AC Bryant IIIFrom: Sugarland Texas Married 5 kids23yrs ArmyOwner of:*Bryant Boxing apparel : https://bryantboxing.com/*Imperial Boxing Academy : https://lessons.com/tx/san-antonio/boxing-classes/imperial-boxing-academy*Cuts with Class Barber Shop in Kirby, TX Head Coach of The Dallas Enforcers in the Team Combat League (TCL)AC owner of Bryant Boxing uses the sport of boxing to positively influence local and international communities. With his gym he provides programs that help build confidence through learning the sport of boxing, and with his boxing gear company he helps build and funds boxing programs in the developing countries across the world. With Every 3 gloves sold, Bryant Boxing Provides a free pair of gloves to fighters that otherwise couldn't afford a new pair.

COL(R) Alexander is back to discuss his work with NLP during Task Force Delta and how NLP is a powerful tool that can be utilized to enhance performance and recover from trauma. Neural Linguistic Programming aka NLP is often referred to as "the language of the brain"."Neuro-linguistic programming studies the ways our thoughts affect our behavior. It looks at the ways our brains interpret the signals they receive and how these interpretations affect what we do. It does this through language – the linguistic part of neuro-linguistic programming techniques. By examining how our brains process information, NLP techniques help us to look at our thoughts, feelings and emotions as things that we can control, rather than things that passively happen to us." Dr. Richard Bandler: https://www.richardbandler.com/

"TF Delta was an avant garde Army think tank designed to explore high performing organizations.  The question was 'What is the difference that makes a difference?'" That is; What was it made high performing organizations different from their contemporaries? The idea was to move from generally reactive (most of the military), and proactive (what many strived for) to truly high performing units. " - COL(Ret) John B. Alexander http://johnbalexander.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._AlexanderDr. John Alexander has been a leading advocate for the development of non-lethal weapons since he created renewed interest in the field starting in 1989. In 2003 he served as a mentor to Afghan Ministry of Defense senior officials through the Office of Military Cooperation – Afghanistan, (Coalition Forces) Kabul. He has traveled to all eight (yes, 8) of the continents on Earth. He trekked the remote areas of Tibet including the Mount Everest Base Camp, went to Timbuktu in the Sahel in West Africa, tracked gorillas in Rwanda, met shamans in the Amazon, Mongolia and voodoo witch doctors in Togo and Benin, traveled across cartel controlled areas of Central America, visited ancient temples in Burma, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia.  In New Guinea, he witnessed the emergence of stone-aged tribes people who still practice cannibalism on occasion, and in 2014 was swimming in the open ocean with humpback whales in the Kingdom of Tonga. In 2015 we attended Kumbh Mela in Nashik India, visited Bali and Borobudur in Indonesia and was diving on the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. In 2016 a highlight was diving with Great White Sharks off Isle de Guadalupe, Mexico. He entered the US Army as a private in 1956 and rose through the ranks to sergeant first class, attended OCS, and was a colonel of Infantry in 1988 when he retired. During his varied career, he held many key positions in special operations, intelligence, and research and development.  From 1966 through early 1969 he commanded Special Forces “A” Teams in Vietnam and Thailand.  His last military assignment was as Director, Advanced System Concepts Office, U.S. Army Laboratory Command.  After retiring from the Army, Dr. Alexander joined Los Alamos National Laboratory where he was instrumental in developing the concept of Non-Lethal Defense.  As a program manager, he conducted non-lethal warfare briefings at the highest levels of government including the White House Staff, National Security Council, Members of Congress, Director of Central Intelligence, and senior Defense officials. He also met with heads of industry, presented at academic institutions, including Columbia, Harvard and MIT. In 2004 he was invited to address the German Bundestag. In 2005 he went to The Hague and addressed international delegates to the Chemical Warfare Convention. Later his civilian U.S. Government position afforded him Senior Executive Service (SES) equivalency.  Dr. Alexander organized and chaired six major conferences on non-lethal warfare and served as a US delegate to several NATO studies on the topic.  As a member of the first Council on Foreign Relations non-lethal warfare study, he was instrumental in influencing the report that is credited with causing the Department of Defense to create a formal Non-Lethal Weapons Policy in July 1996.  He was a distinguished guest lecturer at several DOD universities and has advised the CIA, US Special Operations Command, and the National Intelligence Council.  Dr. Alexander wrote the seminal material on non-lethal warfare.  He published articles in Harvard International Review, Jane's International Defense Review, The Boston Globe, The Futurist, The Washington Post, and several other journals. He has appeared frequently on television including Dateline, Fox News, Larry King, CNN, MSNBC, Newsweek, and other U

***LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM HERE: : https://www.baylor.edu/graduate/dscot/index.php?id=976730 ***Colonel Enrique V. Smith-Forbes is currently the Program Director for the U.S. Army Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), at the Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Fort Sam Houston (FSH), TX. He previously served as the Chief of Occupational Therapy services of Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA, FSH, TX. He also served as the Program Director for the Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy (DScOT) program, JBSA, FSH, TX.  Additional previous assignments include Chief Occupational Therapy Services at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft Leonard Wood, MO; OIC, Restoration clinic, 98th Combat Stress Control, Camp Liberty, Iraq, 2008-2009; and Assistant Chief, Outpatient orthopedic Occupational therapy section, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.Lieutenant Colonel Smith-Forbes has a Doctorate of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, a Master of Occupational therapy from Texas Woman's University, TX, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Park College, Parkville, MO. He completed the U.S. Army Upper Extremity Neuromusculoskeletal Evaluation residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC. Lieutenant Colonel Smith-Forbes also completed the U.S. Army Officer Basic Course, AMEDD Captains Career Course, and the Army Command and General Staff Officer's Course. He is a board certified hand therapist of the American Hand Therapy Certification Commission and holds active membership in the American Society of Hand Therapists, American Occupational Therapy Association and the Texas Society for Hand Therapy.Colonel Smith-Forbes' awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, and Air Reserves Forces Meritorious Service Medal. Colonel Smith-Forbes was also awarded the Army Medical Department "A" Proficiency Designator (9A) Award, the 2020 SAUSHEC COL Gerald Wayne Talcott “Outstanding Faculty Award,” the 2021 “COL Mary Lipscomb Harrick Army Medical Specialist Corps Research Award”, and has been inducted in The Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3). His current research interests include upper extremity rehabilitation, patient adherence and behavioral health, and health and wellness interventions and outcomes for military populations.   

***LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM HERE: https://socialwork.uky.edu/academics/msw/army-msw-program/ ***Lieutenant Colonel Teresa Murray is a native of Royal Palm Beach, Florida.  She graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences. Upon graduation, she was commissioned as a Medical Service Corps officer and completed the AMEDD Officer Basic Course. Her first assignment was with the 32nd Medical Logistics Battalion (Forward) (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as an operations officer. She was then assigned as the Forward Distribution Platoon Leader, Bravo Company, 32nd Medical Logistics Battalion (FWD)(ABN). Following this assignment, she was selected to be the Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School and Fort Sam Houston, Texas.Following this assignment, she graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course at Fort Lee, Virginia, in 2006. She was then assigned as Brigade Medical Operations Officer for 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, at Fort Hood, Texas, and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While deployed, she took command of Charlie Company, 15th Brigade Support Battalion, and served as “Trauma 6” until she was selected for the inaugural class of the Army-Fayetteville State University Master of Social Work (MSW) Program.     Upon graduating from the MSW program in 2009, Lieutenant Colonel Murray completed the two-year Social Work Internship Program at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and was subsequently assigned as Behavioral Health Officer for 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). While assigned to “Strike,” she deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2014, serving in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. She was then assigned to Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia, where she served as the Chief, Child and Family Behavioral Health Service; Chief, Community Behavioral Health Service; and the Director of Training, Social Work Internship Program. She was then selected for Long Term Health Education and Training to pursue her PhD in Social Work at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Upon completion of her PhD in 2020, she served as the Executive Officer and Assistant Professor for the Army-University of Kentucky Master of Social Work Program for two years prior to assuming responsibility as the Program Director in July 2022. She also serves as Deputy 73A Consultant to the Surgeon General. Lieutenant Colonel Murray's military education includes Command and General Staff Officer Course, Airborne School, 82nd Airborne Division Jumpmaster Course, Family Advocacy Staff Training, and Combat Operational Stress Control Course. Her awards and decorations include Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Unit Commendation with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Expert Field Medical Badge, Army Parachutist Badge, and German Parachutist Badge. She has also been awarded the “A” Proficiency Designator for outstanding leadership and professional expertise within her field.Lieutenant Colonel Murray is currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina and has been recognized as a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She is widowed and has two children: Lucas, 13, and Amelia, 9.  

Dr. Ed Thomas is back on the podcast to discuss the Restorative and Martial Arts (RAMA) program he ran at Fort Benning, GA and how the model might be used current day to create a similar program.  

Captain John C. Maitha enlisted for military service as a combat medic in 2002. He volunteered and was selected for service with the 75th Ranger Regiment and received follow on medical training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. CPT Maitha served in 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment as a platoon medic, company senior medic, and medical platoon sergeant where he deployed nine times in support of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Additionally, he served on the 75th Ranger Regimental staff as the Medical Force Modernization NCO.    CPT Maitha earned a Bachelor and a Master of Science degrees in Physician Assistant Studies from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program in San Antonio, Texas, and then commissioned as an officer in 2016. He served as an Aeromedical Physician Assistant in 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment located at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Then he was assessed and selected to serve as the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Physician Assistant where he deployed three times in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. He is currently the Field Craft Training Officer in Charge at the Combat Medic Specialist Training Program, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.    CPT Maitha's military education includes the Senior Leader Course, Basic Officer Leader Course, Captains Career Course, Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties, Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation course, Army Flight Surgeon Course (Long), Tactical Combat Medicine Course, Jumpmaster School, Ranger School, Special Operations Combat Medic Course and Airborne School.   CPT Maitha's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with V device (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Medical Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, Army Basic Flight Surgeon Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge.He is happily married with four children.

COL Douglas was raised in Washington state, graduating from high school in Coupeville, Washington, in 1992. He graduated from Whitworth College with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and was commissioned through Gonzaga University's ROTC program into the Medical Service Corps in 1996. He served as a 70K, Medical Logistics officer, in various assignments including PBO, BMO, Platoon Leader, Chief of Materiel, Company Commander, Medlog Planner, Branch OIC, and Deputy Chief (Instructor) until 2006.  In these roles, he supporting medical and other operations in Korea, Germany, and Italy for missions throughout those COCOMS including the Former Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia/Kosovo), NATO and other partnerships, Africa, and the Middle East. He served on the MEDCOM headquarters from 2001-2003 supporting the GWOT and MEDCOM operations and then taught medical logistics for the AMEDDCS. In 2006, he entered the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) and graduated with his Master's in Physician Assistant Studies in 2008 while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He deployed to Iraq with both the 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. From 2012-2016, he served with the California Medical Detachment in Monterey, California; delivering healthcare and medical readiness support to a robust joint community in DoD educational programs. He was selected for the LTHET Doctor of Science Surgery fellowship in 2016 and attended this rigorous program from 2016 until graduation with his Doctor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in December 2017. He served as the Program Chair for this program at BAMC until March 2019, where he transitioned to the Associate Dean of the Graduate School (AMEDDCS). He became the interim Dean of the Graduate School in September 2021 and formally the Dean in April 2022.  COL Douglas is appointed as an Associate Graduate Professor with Robbins College through Baylor University.  He oversees 14 graduate degree programs between 3 universities to delivery more than 350 graduate degrees annually and involving more than 60 training locations across the Joint services and DHA, as well as civilian partnership sites.  He is happily married to his wife Tracy (Harvey) Douglas, and they have three children: Cecily (14), Ian (10), and Eleanor (7), all attending the Fort Sam Houston schools.   

If you know of Dr. Ed Thomas you are going to love this episode! If you don't know who Dr. Ed Thomas is, you are going to REALLY love this episode!!!Below is Dr. Thomas's brief bio:Ed.D., Curriculum & Supervision, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1992, Emphasis in Health PromotionEd.S., Curriculum & Supervision, Northern Illinois University, 1987, Emphasis in Health PromotionM.A., Exercise Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1975B.S., Exercise Science, The University of Iowa, 1972Iowa Department of Education Health and Physical Education Consultant for 13 years35 years at numerous schools including The U of Iowa, Emory U, Northern Illinois U, Graceland U and The US Army Physical Fitness SchoolFulbright Scholar to Burma and Thailand, 1988Fulbright Specialist to Korea, 2012Army Infantry, 1967-69“Dr. Thomas is undoubtedly the U.S. Army's top physical readiness training expert.He has inspired a paradigm shift that will benefit our soldiers for years to come.” – Lt. Col. William Rieger, Commandant. United States Army Physical Fitness School. Fort Benning, Georgia. 2000Indian Club tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE3-11EEVZ0A video discussing Dr. Martin's uncommon posture theories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKTFyErotDwMore videos can be found on Dr. Thomas's YouTube channel viamilitaris

 CPT Emily Lilly serves as the Commander for C Company (Armor), 1-120th Infantry Regiment in Elizabethtown, NC. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004 with degrees in Political Science and International Studies. She commissioned as an Ordnance Officer in the WVNG in 2014, but re-branched to Armor when combat arms positions were opened to women, becoming the first female Armor officer in the National Guard. She has previously served as a Squadron Maintenance Control Officer, Scout Platoon Leader, Squadron S4 and Brigade Ammunition Officer. She currently works full time for the NCNG as the Brigade Assistant Training Officer for 30th ABCT.In 2018, she became the first woman in the National Guard and thirteenth woman overall to complete Ranger School, and to date is still the oldest woman to have completed Ranger School at almost 39. She ran a Boston qualifying marathon in 2014, then shifted to strength training in preparation for school. Since completing Ranger School, she has set several World and American powerlifting records while competing in the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) federation.She is also enrolled at American Military University, where she is pursuing her Master's degree in International Relations and Global Security. She is currently writing her thesis, focusing on security integration in Central Asia.

Bria Morse, MS is a Senior Research Aerospace Physiologist at KBR in San Antonio, TX. Bria's background is in exercise physiology and nutrition, with specialization on the impacts of environmental stress. She previously worked in industry as a Clinical Research Specialist for a body composition device company focusing on the measurement of hydration in sport and disease. Now, she works as a government contractor in a role that serves to design and support research projects which investigate the effects of hypobaria, hypoxia, acceleration, and temperature on human performance and operational equipment. In addition to research, she also manages the human subjects volunteer panels at KBR San Antonio for which any local active-duty service member can volunteer.

Melissa Aguirre began fulfilling unit requests and working with the military community over a decade ago at Fort Bragg and has pioneered and supported operationalizing mind body modalities within the military through volunteerism, partnerships and program development. Aguirre is a certified C-IAYT, ERYT 500, YACEP, Holistic Life Coach and Stress Management Specialist focused on intuitive and mindful movement to optimize self awareness, regulation and vitality. Mel focuses on mental and emotional hygiene by utilizing mind-body practices that address imbalances from a holistic and vedic lens. Her multi-modality approach provides comprehensive experiences that are both intentional and informational aiding you to step into your power. Melissa Aguirre's strategy is to optimize movement and day to day tasks through mind body practices that address isolation, injury rehabilitation and improving quality of life. Find out more about Melissa and her work below:Caution-https://www.melmarieyoga.com  Learn more about Melissa's work with the Military at www.milmindbody.comhttps://www.melmarieyoga.com

Over 2 years ago at the height of the pandemic I reached out to the comedian Bryan Callen on a whim to speak to my students about how fitness and nutrition influenced his career.  I had never met Bryan before, it was just an e-mail asking for this favor.  Imagine my surprise when he said yes. He shares his fitness philosophy and much more. 

Dr. Ferrando's work focuses on the prevention of muscle mass and functional losses after injury, trauma, major surgery, or other stress states. Dr. Ferrando's investigations of muscle protein metabolism are conducted utilizing stable isotope methodology in these physiological conditions. His body of work includes investigations during space flight, including experiments aboard the Space Shuttle, after burn injury and trauma, hip replacement surgery, renal failure, heart failure, and in the aging process. His work has focused on pharmacological, nutritional, and exercise interventions designed to restore anabolic influence to skeletal muscle and preserve muscle mass and/or function. His current efforts focus on nutritional and exercise interventions with aging and aging-related morbidities.A life-long athlete, his athletic endeavors span from a college gymnast at West Point, to a competitive power lifter, body-builder, masters track and field athlete, to his current position as a Krav Maga instructor. A retired Army LtCol and helicopter pilot of 23 yrs, his academic career spans over 20 yrs and counting.Scientists to follow mentioned in the episode: Dr. Stu PhillipsDr. Robert WolfeDr. Shalender Bhasin 

Ali Booker is a Registered Dietitian practicing in the UK Ministry of Defence. She works at the Defence Nutrition Advisory Service (DNAS), which is a combined-service department providing evidence-based nutrition support to UK service personnel. Using her experiences as a former police officer, Ali works closely with officers from the Ministry of Defence Police supporting occupational fitness, health, and wellbeing. Ali also works with British Army Sport to provide performance nutrition support for Army elite athletes and serves herself as an Army Reservist. She has recently commenced her PhD and is researching the impacts of shift work in tactical roles with a view to improving the support available to those working in the emergency services and military.

Originally from San Antonio, Texas, George Briones grew up playing soccer, basketball, football and ran track. He joined the Marines in 2007 and was a Reconnaissance Marine with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was an Instructor at Basic Reconnaissance Course for three and half years. George left his military career behind to become the Head Coach at SOFlete HQ, where he prepares candidates for Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Today, George's focus is on the hybrid athlete, a unique breed who can excel simultaneously in both strength and endurance activities. Resources discussed: Dan JohnMike Burgener Louie Simmons Charlie Francis Mark Twight Book: Super Training

SFC Bullis is running a marathon 4 December 2022. Listen as we discuss his training and how you can train for marathon safely and effectively even if you don't love to run. 

***“The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of Tyler and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Air Force or Department of Defense. Any citations of commercial organizations and trade names in this report do not constitute an official Department of Defense endorsement of approval of the products or services of these organizations.”***Tyler Christiansen, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*DTyler Christiansen is a veteran U.S. soldier currently employed by the U.S Air Force working as the Human Performance Director. Previously Christiansen was the Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Program Manager at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Christiansen has worked with tactical athletes in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, including the 7th Special Forces Group, a Special Missions Unit in the greater D.C. area, as the TSAC Coordinator at the NSCA, as an Exercise Physiologist at the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute, and as a contractor in Baghdad, Iraq. Additionally, Christiansen has worked with sport athletes at Iowa State University, Illinois State University, and the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball (MLB) organization. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS,*D), a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator with Distinction (TSAC-F,*D) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinctions (RSCC*D).He was recognized as the National Strength and Conditioning Association's 2019 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner of the Year.

7, 715 pull-ups in 24 hours....1300 muscle-ups in 24 hours...Brandon Tucker is the epitome of mental toughness and shares his:1. Army Story 2. His fitness journey3. The rationale behind setting world records 4. Lessons learned from setting audacious goals 5. His advice to anyone thinking about attempting an audacious goal  and much more. This is a special episode with a special person that you will want to listen to multiple times. 

Link to Dr. Kreider's Lab and Book: https://exerciseandsportnutritionlab.com/product/essentialsofsportnutrition/ISSN Position Stand on Creatine: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0173-zDr. Kreider Bio: Dr. Kreider serves as Professor, Executive Director of the Human Clinical Research Facility (HCRF), and Director of the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M University. He served as Head of the Department of Health & Kinesiology and Thomas A. and Joan Read Endowed Chair for Disadvantaged Youth (2008 to 2017). He has 35 years of administrative experience serving as Co-Director/Director of the Wellness Institute & Research Center at Old Dominion University (1987 to 1993); Assistant Department Chair at the University of Memphis (1994 to 2002); Chair of the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation and Director of the Center for Exercise, Nutrition & Preventive Health at Baylor University (2002 to 2008); Head of the Department of Health & Kinesiology (2008 to 2017), and Executive Director of the HCRF (2017 to present). Under his leadership, the departments at Baylor University and Texas A&M University experienced extraordinary growth, development, improved teaching and research facilities, enhanced scholarly productivity, improvement in national rankings, and international impact. Dr. Kreider is a member of the graduate faculty in the Department of Health & Kinesiology and Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. He has conducted numerous studies on nutrition and exercise and has published 8 books and over 260 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, 465 research abstracts, and 150 health and fitness-related articles. According to Google Scholar, his work has been cited over 18,400 times in the literature (h-index 70, i10-index 167). Dr. Kreider and his students have presented over 690 presentations at regional, national, and international professional conferences. Dr. Kreider is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM); an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA); a co-founder, board member, and Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (FISSN); founding Editor-In-Chief of the BioMed Central - Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (IF 5.15); Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN); former Board Member of the American Kinesiology Association (2015 - 2018); elected Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (FNAK, #568); member of the American Public Health Association (APHA); and, member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Dr. Kreider has received over $25 million dollars as a PI, Co-PI and/or consultant in internal and/or external funding to support research related to the role of exercise and nutrition on health, disease, rehabilitation, performance, and/or health disparities/equity. Additionally, he facilitated the procurement of over $100 million in support for programs he led. Dr. Kreider has received the NSCA Nutrition Achievement Award (2010), Global Health & Pharma Sport & Nutrition Award (2017), the ISSN Lifetime Achievement Award (#2, 2018) among others, and serves as an administrative mentor for the American Association of Kinesiology Leadership Institute with a focus on entrepreneurial and innovative resource management. Dr. Kreider has been a featured speaker at numerous conferences internationally and serves as a scientific expert consultant for industry and national professional organizations.

Follow Donny on Instagram: @onetimepowerlifting  You can reach Donny: Donny_bigham@kabukistrength.com***Note*** Donny would also have the Deadlift and Long Jump. MAJ(Ret) Donny Bigham served as a member of the Armed Forces (Marines and Army) for 25 years. Donny Bigham has served in every position in an infantry rifle company (Enlisted and Officer). He has deployed in Support of Freedom in Belize, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen greater than 60 months. He served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at the US Army Physical Fitness School from 2014 -2016. Instrumental in changing the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years. Since the June 2016, Donny has served as the Head Strength Coach for the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) and Chief of Human Performance office at Fort Benning, GA. The TAP-C is the first ever Performance center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion.  Donny was the 2016 Army Male Athlete of the Year and 2017 NSCA TSAC-F facilitator of the Year. Donny is a two time raw world master's powerlifting champion (Finland and Texas) with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). Also, Donny currently holds the Squat WR (since March of 2016) in the IPF and the WR Squat, Deadlift and Total in the IPL. Donny is a 4x national champion and a 4x member of Team USA Powerlifting. Donny is the founder and owner of OneTimePowerlifting, L.L.C. Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from University of SC and his Master's Degree in Sports Management with a concentration in Coaching Theories from American Military University. Certifications: CSCS, RSCC, TSAC-F, NSCA CPT, FMS 1 and 2, Kfit 1 and 2, TRX 1 and 2, USAW 1, RPR

Major General (MG) Brian Eifler assumed command of U.S. Army Alaska on 21 July 2021 and the 11th Airborne Division on 6 June 2022. He previously served as Army Chief Legislative Liaison, Deputy Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (Light), and the Director, CJ3 for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.A native of Michigan, MG Eifler graduated and commissioned as an Infantry Officer from Central Michigan University. While at Central Michigan, he graduated from Airborne and Ranger school.He has served in command and leadership positions in: the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Michigan National Guard, the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st RangerBattalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, III Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 1st Armored Division, 75th Ranger Regiment Special Troops Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division and HQDA staff. MG Eifler Commanded the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry in Germany, the 75th Ranger Regiment Special Troops Battalion at Fort Benning, and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team 25th Infantry Division in Schofield Barracks, HI.His operational deployments include OPERATION UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, Haiti; OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, Iraq; OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Afghanistan; OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE, Iraq.MG Eifler's education includes Bachelors Degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication from Central Michigan University and a Masters in Strategic Studies from United States Army War College. He is also a graduate of the MIT Seminar XXI National Securities Studies Program.MG Eifler and his wife Sherry have been married for over 30 years and have three adult children; Sara, Erika, and Spencer.MG Eifler's awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, four Legions of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, seven Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, four Army Commendations, three Army Achievement Medals, Humanitarian Assistance Medal, and the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. He is authorized to wear the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Ranger Tab, and the Army Staff Identification Badge. He is also a top-ten finisher at the Army's Best Ranger Competition.Book Recommendation: The Way of the Shepherd by Dr. Kevin Leman and Bill Pentak https://www.amazon.com/Way-Shepherd-Ancient-Managing-Productive/dp/0310250978

Erik is an Infantry Marine turned dietitian who shares his nutrition knowledge via his Grunt Grub business. Listen as Erik shares some of his nutrition secrets and helpful advice.  Also be sure to follow Erik on Instagram: @gruntgrub to see the pictures of some of the amazing food we talk about. 

Jim Miller is a legend.  What this father of four has accomplished in the Octagon may very well be the greatest feat of endurance and durability that any athlete has ever accomplished. Read his statistics below and tell me if I'm wrong. Follow Jim on Instagram: @jimmiller_155Check out his new book:https://thefighterscookbook.com/Fight Career Statistics39 fights is the most bouts ever in the UFC regardless of weight class.37 fights is the most bouts in Lightweight Division history23 Wins is most ever all-time regardless of weight class.  21 Wins is most ever in Lightweight Division 14 Most finishes ever in Lightweight Division 45 Most submission attempts ever in UFC15 finishes is 3rd all time in UFC10 submissions is 3rd all time for most submissions in UFCTied for most submissions ever Lightweight Division17 is the most decision bouts in Lightweight division 5th all time most decision bouts with 187th all time Octagon time. 6:21:24Most Octagon time in the Lightweight Division ever 6:03.59

Matt Hesse is Founder and President of the University of Health & Performance (UHPFitness has always been Matt's passion - both in practice and in study. After fracturing his neck wrestling, Matt made the most of the downtime and dedicated himself to learning everything he could about exercise, nutrition, and supplementation. After completing four years in the Army, Matt not only solidified his belief in the importance of exercise in daily life, but saw how discipline, service, and hard work are core values that transcend every facet of our lives.At the heart of Matt's company is the “Virtuous Circle,” built on the belief that some of a brand's financial success is invested in purpose-driven causes that engage communities and employees at the heart-level. This in turn drives customer loyalty and employee retention, with increased brand reputation being a secondary benefit. Matt created the FitOps Foundation, which provides veterans with a full scholarship to become National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainers and helps them start new careers in the fitness industry. Learn more about the University of Health & Performance here:https://www.university-hp.com/founding-visionYou can find Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-hesse-20a8927/and Instagram:@matt_hesse

Jason served in the Air Force for 8 years as a structural engineer before moving into strength and conditioning and education roles at the University of Louisiana. His funded research initiatives have focused on tactical performance with support from the Department of Defense. Jason's background also includes managing a chain of restaurants, and he is currently a PhD candidate with a research focus on mitigating negative outcomes resulting from the physiological stressors of tactical professions.Contact Jason at:  jason.soileau@nsca.com

Lisa Maximus has rapidly emerged as a premier leader in the fitness community. Her holistic, no-frills approach to training mind and body empowers life changes in her students and ensures women train the “right way”. She is spirited, intelligent and highly competitive and is driven by the desire to instill confidence in women. The Lisa Maximus programs focus on simple yet powerful ideals such as healthy feeling good, the connection between a strong body and a strong mind, and why women's training should differ from men's.As the creator of a world class educational program, Lisa is an expert in developing programming protocols for female athletes in the gym community. She is also well versed in the creation and delivery of education workshops focusing on women's health issues. Lisa is a certified instructor and holds an “Art Of Strength” certification in the art of kettlebells teaching. In the past she has also served as the head of the Women's program at Gym Jones and helped to create their Women's Specific Issues seminar. Her specialties include the psychology of training, nutrition, and the study of women's related issues. As a former equestrian, Lisa learned to balance discipline and hard work with compassion. Her love for horses and animals remains strong.

Amos Mansfield is the H2F Performance Team Training Manager. He previously served as the Athletic Director of Sports Medicine at Mercer UniversityMansfield came to Mercer from the University of Memphis, where he served as the head athletic trainer for the better part of seven years. While at Memphis, he was the primary contact for the Tigers football team while overseeing all aspects of their sports medicine program.A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mansfield spent four years at Southern Miss prior to his stop at Memphis, where he was the primary athletic trainer for men's basketball, while also assisting with football. He received his bachelor's degree in athletic training from the University of Alabama in 1996, and earned his master's degree in business administration from Mercer University in 1999.

Coach, speaker, author, veteran, and father of one. Nate Palin served as a leader in the 2nd Ranger Battalion for seven years prior to his transition to strength and conditioning. Over the course of five combat deployments in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, Nate experienced the military's performance shortcomings firsthand and observed the need for enhanced physical training to better support mission critical tasks. He began his coaching career in 2010 as owner of The Movement Project LLC, an entrepreneurial personal training effort, then narrowed his focus to tactical strength and conditioning as a performance specialist for EXOS in Washington, DC in 2012. Nate coached Special Operations Forces at Joint Base Lewis-McChord from 2015 to 2018 before leading the National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) Tactical program, where he co-authored Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test for Human Kinetics. Nate was an adjunct professor for CalUPenn's graduate program in tactical strength and conditioning and recently served as Director of Education for the FitOps Foundation. He collaboratively launched The Initiative, a physical and psychological health and performance collective that empowers military, fire and rescue, and law enforcement professionals through coaching, education, and consultation. 

Susan is a seven-year Army veteran who served between 2000 and 2007 in both the Army Reserves and Active Duty with two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2002  – 2003; 2004 - 2005).   Susan currently works with the Army's Health and Holistic Fitness Program bringing education centered around nutrition and lifestyle to frontline forces.  Daily she works alongside soldiers at the ground level to ensure a force that is ready to perform at all times.  Susan also owns a private practice working with military entrant hopefuls, police, and firefighters.Susan received her bachelor's degree and completed a 900-hour internship with the University of Houston in Texas before becoming a registered dietitian.  She then went on to become part of the less than 1% of dietitians to hold a board certification in Sports Nutrition.  For almost a decade, Susan has been creating programs for tactical athletes including firefighters, police officers, and military service members.  She is currently finishing her Master's in Exercise Science at Concordia University, Chicago.

Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger and Black Belt Hall of Fame member who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military.Since retiring from the Army in 2005, Larsen has worked as a private security contractor in Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa; trained US Marine Corps personal security detachments (PSD) for deployment to Iraq; served as commandant of the US Army Combatives School which he founded; designed a Combatives systems for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment; and, consulted on the design of Combatives training systems for the US Air Force, the British Royal Marines and the British Infantry.Larsen is the author of both the 2002 and 2009 versions of FM 3-25.150 (Combatives), as well as editing FM 3-05.70 (U.S. Army Survival Handbook) and the U.S. Military Pocket Survival Guide plus Evasion and Recovery. He also co-authored Sniper, US Single Shot Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan. His latest book, Modern Army Combatives, Battle-Proven techniques and Training Methods will be in stores in October 2013.Matt currently serves as the Director of Combatives at United States Military Academy at West Point.Specialties: Evolutionary Psychology of Combat, Training Program Development, Close Quarters Combat, Hand-to-hand combat, Close Quarters Marksmanship, High Risk Protective Services, Program Management, Business Development

COL(P) Deydre Teyhen was born in Canton, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Arts in Sports Science at Ohio Wesleyan University. She earned her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the U.S. Army-Baylor University, completed her Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Texas, and her Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from the Baylor University. COL(P) Teyhen graduated with honors from the U.S. Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies.She currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff (Support), G-1/4/6, U.S. Army Medical Command and as the 20th Chief, U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps. COL(P) Teyhen most recently served as the Department of Defense Lead of Therapeutics for Operation Warp Speed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Prior to joining HHS, she served as the Commander for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, the Department of Defense's largest biomedical research facility. COL(P) Teyhen led infectious disease, brain, and behavioral health research efforts; including research to prevent, detect, and treat COVID-19. Her previous assignments include Commander, U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks; Assistant Chief of Staff, Public Health at the Army's Office of the Surgeon General; Commander, Public Health Command Region-South; Deputy Director, Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center at Fort Detrick, MD; Associate Professor and Director of the center for Physical Therapy Research for the U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at Fort Sam Houston, TX; Officer-in-Charge of Task Force 10 Delta Med in Al Kut, Iraq; Chief of Musculoskeletal Care Center and Chief of Physical Therapy at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Meade, MD; Chief of Outpatient Physical Therapy at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Chief of Physical Therapy, 21st Combat Support Hospital in Tuzla, Bosnia; and Physical Therapist at Darnall Army Community Hospital at Fort Hood, TX.COL(P) Teyhen's personal research portfolio focuses on Soldier health and medical readiness (public health, musculoskeletal medicine, behavioral health, resiliency, imaging, and technology). Her research accomplishments include over 210 peer-reviewed publications, editorials, book chapters, and published abstracts; 120 presentations at conferences; and 150 invited lectures.Her key military awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (3OLC), the Army Medical Department's Order of Military Medical Merit, the Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator, and the U.S. Army War College Commandant's Award for Distinction in Research. Key civilian awards include Dissertation Award from the University of Texas, the American Physical Therapy Association, Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member, and inducted into the Kinesiology and Health Education Distinguished Alumna Hall of Honor, University of Texas.

CSM Gerner shares his Army story, leadership lessons, and the most rewarding and challenging things about being a CSM. Command Sergeant Major Gerner enlisted in the U.S. Army from Burke, Virginia and graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, KY and Advanced Individual Training in Military Occupational Specialty 25S- Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer, at Fort Gordon, GA in 1999.CSM Gerner has deployed to Africa as well as 5 combat deployments to Iraq and 8 combat deployments to Afghanistan. His previous assignments include, Team Chief & Node Leader, Alpha & Charlie Companies, 112th Signal Battalion (SPECIAL OPERATIONS) (AIRBORNE), Fort Bragg, NC; Signal Detachment Section Chief, Headquarters 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA; Platoon Sergeant & Operations NCO, Ranger Communications Company, 75th Ranger Special Troops Battalion, Fort Benning, GA; Echo Company First Sergeant & Rear Detachment First Sergeant, 1st Ranger Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield, GA; HHC First Sergeant & Operations Sergeant Major, 112th Signal Battalion (SPECIAL OPERATIONS) (AIRBORNE) Fort Bragg, NC; RS6 Sergeant Major, Headquarters, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA; J6 Sergeant Major, Joint Task Force, Afghanistan; and Command Sergeant Major, 53rd Signal Battalion (SATELLITE CONTROL), Fort Carson, Colorado.CSM Gerner holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College and is pursuing a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston. His military education includes the Basic Airborne Course, Air Assault Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Advanced Airborne (Jumpmaster) Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Ranger Orientation Program, 75th Ranger Regiment Pre-Ranger Course, U.S. Army Ranger School, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Pathfinder Course, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, First Sergeant Course, Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2, Army Force Management Course, Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 23), Sergeant Major Course (Modified), the Battalion Pre-Command Course, the Battalion CSM Develop Program, and the Army Space Cadre Course.CSM Gerner's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and C device, Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 4 campaign stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with 4 campaign stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon with the numeral 5, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 3, the NATO Service Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Combat Action Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, Army Basic Space Badge, the Driver/Mechanic's Badge, German, Italian, Venezuelan, and Royal Thai airborne wings, and he is a recipient of Regimental Signal Corps Association's Bronze Order of Mercury. MISSIONMission Statement: The 106th Signal Brigade directs and executes seamless communications and cyber readiness enabling mission command for our mission partners.Vision Statement: A trained, professional, and motivated team enabling mission command, protecting the network, and owning consequence management on the forefront of the Army's next generation network.Loading...

Doug Kiesewetter is the Chief Content Officer at SOFLETE and a Engineer/Weapons Sergeant in the 20th Special Forces Group.  Doug and I talk about health, fitness, and non-linear growth. You don't want to miss this episode. Some more info about Doug is below. As a Special Forces NCO and businessman, I have experience in managing demanding timelines, meeting goals with limited and restrictive resources, and maximizing the productivity of a variety of assets both human and mechanical. Understanding my operational environment has allowed me to bring that knowledge and mindset to a management structure in a variety of environments. -To train and mentor leaders who can maximize productivity and profitability. Language:ArabicSpanishFrench

COL Mike Story joins us from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to discuss his research on mindfulness and how it impacts the Warfighter. Bio below. Michael C. Story was born in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from John Carroll University in 2000, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and was commissioned into the Medical Service Corps. He holds a Master of Public Health in International Health from New York Medical College, a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare from George Washington University and is a current student at the U.S. Army War College earning his Master of Strategic Studies.Colonel Story has served in a variety of leadership positions including: Platoon Leader, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment (Air Assault), Camp Casey, Korea; Chief, Environmental Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York; additionally, during his tenure at West Point, he served as the Medical Officer for Cadet Basic Training, Department of Military Instruction, U.S. Military Academy; Executive Officer, Group Medical Plans and Operations, Preventive Medicine Officer, and a Civil Military Affairs Officer/CJ35, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Company Commander, Charlie Company, 64th Brigade Support Battalion,, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado; Chief Instructor, Environmental Health, Adjunct Lecturer for Texas A&M, School of Rural Public Health, and Training and Operations Officer, Department of Preventive Health Services, AMEDDC&S, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Executive Officer, Office of the U.S. Army Dental Corps Chief, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Detachment Commander, 71st Medical Detachment (PM) and interim Battalion Commander, 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion (MMB), Baumholder, Germany; Deputy Commander for Administration, Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Commander, 264th Medical Battalion, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He is scheduled to assume command of the Weed Army Community Hospital, Fort Irwin, California in July 2022.Colonel Story's military education include: Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Officer Basic and Advance Course, Command and General Staff College, Brigade and Battalion Pre-Command Course, TRADOC Pre-Command Course, Defense Strategy Course, AMEDD Executive Skills Course, Principles of Military Preventive Medicine Course, Preventive Medicine Senior Leaders Course, Fundamental of Occupational Medicine Course, Medical Plans and Operations Course, Brigade Surgeon Course, U.S. Army Flight Surgeon Course, Survival Escape Resistance and Evasion (SERE) Level-C Course, Instructor Training Course, Basic Parachutist Course, and Air Assault Course.His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (7th Award), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (6th Award), Army Achievement Medal (9th Award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (3rd Award), Meritorious Unit Citation (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Combat Medical Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, German Troop Proficiency Badge (Gold), Chilean Parachutist Badge, Army Basic Instructor Badge, and the Order of the Military Medical Merit.

Alex Morrow of MOPS and MOES is back to discuss the RAND ACFT study. 

Dr. Phil Karl explains why the gut microbiome is important to the Warfighter, what happens to the gut microbiome under stress, how MREs impact the gut microbiome, and what you can do to optimize your gut microbiome. 

The Division Chief of Combat Feeding, Dr. Gaffney-Stomberg, joins me to discuss all things Combat Feeding and the science behind rations, MRE myths, and the future of combat rations and much more.  

Kevin "Edge" Edgerton joins us to discuss is Special Operations background and the grit and determination required to make it through selection.  We also discuss his training philosophy and how incorporating  breathwork  has elevated the performance of him and his clients. 

Spurs Dietitian Mandy Tyler shares her nutrition knowledge and lessons learned from working with professional athletes and we discuss some of the unique challenges of the NBA and how those challengers are similar to some of the challenges that tactical athletes face.