LPO’s Perspective

HM1 Davendonis sits down with the MEDLAB instructors and we talk about the job, benefits, and what it means to be a lab tech in the world's greatest NAVY!Thank you for being patient with me and my absence. The packout took my computer 3 days earlier than expected and I was unable to upload this last episode. I have finally PCS'd and my HHG is delivered. Now begins the unpacking phase. Once I get everything squared away I will try and capture 3d Med Battalion and how this platform operates.Some additional content they recommend:(Nerdy) 1.5 Min- What Happens to your blood Sample?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxbiNJ7XhVIIn the Lab-Cross Matching-How we save lives as scientistshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmNO3adbLUwWalking Blood Banks: The Battlefield Lifesavershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxu7X211P70Marines Initiate "Walking Blood Bank"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvwJn4uNQCsComplete Blood Count (CBC)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kqpOz5VfU0Geneticshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gd1LtSP6k8

HM1 Davendonis has a Skype chat with one of his favorite Naval Morticians. We met in Rota, Spain at the Naval Hospital and stay in touch ever since. For anyone interested in the profession and looking for more information please contact Chief with the following:jennifer.heiselman@navy.milAnd remember: Ask, Care, Treat!

HM1 Davendonis sits down with the CVT's of NMTSC to talk about their specialty and what they do in the fleet.

HM1 Davendonis and HM1 Trusdell dive into the world of BIOMED Tech, the job, the school, and other things related to the matter. HM1 Trusdell is truly a salt dog amongst the Corps.

HM1 Davendonis sits down with HM1 Doll and HM1 Tinker and we discuss the field of RT, what it means, benefits, the bigger picture, and the school.

HM1 Davendonis sets up a table during the Junior Enlisted Association Sponsored NEC Fair for students to talk to the different specialties. He interview students and got to know a little bit more about the Sailors going through the school house. Additionally, he set up a Suicide Prevention Table to help spread awareness.Resources for anyone in need:Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) The Veterans/Military Crisis Line text-messaging service-838255 The Veterans/Military Crisis Line online chat-https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat The Military and Family Life Counseling Program-800-342-9647 Utilize you local Chaplain's.Navy Hospital Corpsman PrayerGrant me, oh Lord, for the coming events; Enough knowledge to cope and some plain common sense. Be at our side on those nightly patrols; And be merciful judging our vulnerable souls. Make my hands steady and as sure as a rock; when the others go down with a wound or in shock. Let me be close, when they bleed in the mud; With a tourniquet handy to save precious blood. Here in the jungle, the enemy near; Even the corpsman can't offer much lightness and cheer. Just help me, oh Lord, to save lives when I can; Because even out there is merit in man.If it's Your will, make casualties light; And don't let any die in the murderous night. These are my friends I'm trying to save; They are frightened at times, but You know they are brave. Let me not fail when they need so much; But to help me serve with a compassionate touch. Lord, I'm no hero—my job is to heal; And I want You to know Just how helpless I feel. Bring us back safely to camp with dawn; For too many of us are already gone. Lord bless my friends If that's part of your plan; And go with us tonight, when we go out again."

HM1 Davendonis sits down with HM1 Coke/HM1 Somarriba (X-Ray) and HM1 Glover (Nuke Med) and talk about the school, the job, and the certifications. We find out a little bit about each guest and their opinion on Pineapple on pizza along with if they are a Harry Potter Fan or Lord of the Rings fan.

HM1 Davendonis interviews HM1 Harris (PMT) on the specialty, school, certifications and other aspects regarding the job. Additionally, today (Feb 23) is the day the famous Iwo Jima Flag Photo was taken. 77 Years ago the bloodiest battle of the Marine Corps took place. Once it was over, four days later, they stormed Okinawa which resulted in the largest and last battle in the Pacific. Thanks for listening! All you war dogs out there are Bloody Legends!

HM1 Davendonis and HM1 Albertelli talk about Physical Therapy, the school, duty stations, education, qualifications, and other things regarding the subject. Hopefully, this helps answer any question you have about the C-school.

HM1 Davendonis, HM1 Barton, and HM1 Wigdorski tackle to the topic of Advancement with an introductory explanation of what it is and what is involved. We talk about the Bibs and profile sheet and a few resources to utilize. This is just entry level conversation not a study session. Although, we could start some EAP related material in the spirit of the season.

Welcome back and welcome to a brand new year! Today I (HM1 Davendonis) have HM1 Scott onboard to talk about  some burning questions for reservists and FTS students going through A-school. Questions like: "What is reservist life like?" "What opportunities are there?" "Can I go active if I am a Reservist?" "What are the weekend drills like?"

HM1 Davendonis and HM1 Barton talk about the new NAVADMIN that explains the PRT for 2022. They also talk about student PT at Corps school and Field Med. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

HM1 Davendonis and HM1 Minton talk about great leadership qualities and toxic ones. A few sea stories pop up as we reflect leaders who influence us both good and bad. Also, a small remembrance for Pearl Harbor, "...a date which will live in infamy."

Tonight we have the opportunity to talk with Ray. A civilian manager in a industry the commonly hires veterans. We have a back and fourth conversation on how to lead veterans as a civilian and get in the weeds on expectations from both sides.

In this episode, we talk about recent changes over the last few months, give a shout-out to Chief Fishburn, and interview HM1 Piatt at the MA Office. Unfortunately, only have the interview recorded, but it was still a blast. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

We have HT1 Beal on tonight as our Ship life subject matter expert. Listen in for his perspective on leadership. 

AJ and Matt discuss the topic of "leadership through manipulation". Don't judge the title as a negative!

AJ and I talk about life, and how important communication and customer service is in any rate in the Navy! Tune in!

Go into personal detail on the importance of reading your orders in their entirety, along with how I've had good and bad sponsors. Of course our awesome Sailor Q&A. Tune in!

HM1 Thompson talks about her experience about being MAP'd, the patience, and paying it forward. Tune in!

Discuss the difference between the ole fashioned "CAP" vs. the "MAP" with HM1 Kelly! Tune in!

Myself, just blabbing away on my personal experience negotiating orders, and my opinion on social media appropriateness.

HM1 Bradford and myself discuss what it's like to go up for a board (BJOQ) for the first time, and the entire process. Tune in!

HM1 Cooper and myself kick it back and forth, while Sailors give some holiday shout outs back home to family and friends! Tune in!

Just a mix bag of topics. Ranging from a snap shot into the process of making CPO, my emotions after I found out I was not selected for CPO, E4-E6 advancement results today, EXODUS/Holiday Block Leave (having a plan), Resiliency, the Navy's SAPR Program, and some student Q&A! Tune in!

Awards, memes, planks, PFA cycle, sports analogies, and student questions answered. Conglomerate of topics discussed. Tune in!

Finally back with a GREAT topic of how important military bearing is. Tune in!

Discussion about associations, collateral duties, evals, and trust in our leadership. With some Sailor Q & A sprinkled in!

Episode #30 (really). We love doing this so much, we lost count how many episodes we've done! HM1 Bradford and HM1 Fishburn answer some great questions from Sailors around the fleet.

Hayes, former Hospital Corpsman, who presently works for one of the Fortune 50 Healthcare Organizations, got out after 6 years of service in the Navy. He gives his take on what a Sailor should know about VA claims, using your Post 9-11/GI Bill, "sticking to your guns", Yellow Ribbon colleges, and how it is perfectly normal to be nervous, but to be nervous WITH A PLAN!

Never Forget

Why is encouraging independence so important to a junior Sailor's career? It could be one's first time away from home. A Sailor could receive orders overseas. AJ and CJ lay out some tools that assist in developing confidence, self-reliance, decision making, and generates the motivation to become better self-aware.

HM2(FMF) Hall, an "A" school Career Counselor goes in depth about the process of billeting briefs, how students select orders, his relationship with Navy Detailers, and how you can utilize your CCC to the fullest. And of course answering questions from around the Fleet! Tune in!

SEA STORIES. Couple HM1's want to remind junior Sailors, we were young once too.

HM1(SW) Gallina talks maritime smallboy ship life, and answer's some Sailor submitted questions from around the fleet. Tune in!

Advanced Technical Field (ATF) program update, Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) program update, and a BOAT LOAD of Sailor Q&A! Tune in!

Preventive Med Tech, HM1 (FMF) Clark aka, The Mighty Casey, comes to bat and dives into what his NEC is all about, while hitting on how mentorship and sponsorship are two key components that attributed to his, and those around him, continued success. Plus graduation shout outs and student Q&A! Tune in!

Four newly frocked PO1 all-stars discuss the different road it took for them to achieve the goal of promotion. Tune in!

Today we go back to our founding format with a host of panel members with experience as Leading Petty Officers from all around the Navy and from multiple platforms of medicine. Topics include Primary duties, Collateral duties, C-Schools, Mentorship, and Professional Development. All with their own unique approach to accomplishing the task at hand. From the LPO's perspective crew, we hope you enjoy.

Today is a triple threat with myself HM1 Phil Fishburn and two heavy hitters HM1 Matthew Footdale and HM1 Aj Bradford as we discuss the advancement exam and how to conquer those emotional responses of not advancing to the next rank. As always if you like todays episode please subscribe, leave a review, e-mail us your questions and give us a follow on our Instagram @LPOsperspective. We hope you enjoy.

HM1(FMF) Tyler Lafond tells us about the Biomedical Equipment Technician "C" school, the importance of Mentorship, and helps answer some questions from our Sailors! Tune in!

HM2(FMF) Ashley Thompson joins in and we discuss how we've personally dealt with the pandemic, how the Navy is adapting everyday to COVID19, her FMF, green side experience, and more questions from our students. Tune in!

HM2(FMF) Amber King talks about her FMTB, and USMC tour with III MEF, while we answer TONS of great questions from our students! Tune in!

HM1(FMF/SW) Keith Davendonis is BACK! Students want to know about FMTB, and what the green side experience is like, so we deliver! Knockout episode, so tune in!

HM1(SW/AW) Jonni Gillispie, a Behavior Health Technician Instructor discusses what the program is all about, while we keep grinding with some awesome questions from our students. Tune in!

We have 2 guests, HM1(SW) Alex Fortin and HM1 Vi Potal, Pharmacy Technician Instructors, giving their different takes on what students can expect in the program, while answering some general questions from our students. Tune in!

NMTI, EM1(SW/AW) Marcus Christensen gives us his Shipboard experience while we continue to answer student submitted questions. Tune in!

**ENTIRE EPISODE DEDICATED TO STUDENT SUBMITTED QUESTIONS** HM1(FMF) A.J. Bradford and I jump into the gauntlet, and tie in our personal and professional experiences with student's questions. Tune in!

HM1(FMF/SW/AW) John-Ross McCarthy discusses his experience submitting a Medical Service Corps - IPP Officer package, and we touch on other Enlisted to Officer program opportunities. Tune in!

HM1(SW/AW/FMF) Harold Williams, a Navy "C" School, Dental Assistant Instructor sits down to describe the HMDA program, and answers some questions from our HCB students. Tune in!

Our guest HM1(EXW/FMF) Michael Shoener talks about the Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) career path, while answering some questions from HCB students. Tune in!