The David Johnson Show

10 years in the Marine Corps to #1 Rap Billboard charting artist.  It wasn't all cotton candy and rainbows after his ETS from the service. Raymond Lott - AKA TMR - AKA The Marine Rapper, veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, put in the hard work and mastered his craft. This is his story.... 

The Battle of Wanat was one of the deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan. Countless official Army / Government and other civilian organizations have studied and produced papers regarding this battle.  What few talk about is – what was – one of the hardest enemies to fight; CORRUPTION. Afghanistan was filled with it. Here is a brief firsthand account from the RC East Commander, Retired Two Star Jeffrey Schloesser. “The July 13, 2008 battle at Wanat, near the Pakistani frontier, was one of the bloodiest since the Afghan war began in 2001. A U.S. force of 49, plus 24 Afghan troops, desperately fought off an attack by some 200 Taliban fighters, calling in air strikes barely 30 feet from their own positions during the struggle. The platoon, in close combat with Taliban fighters, repelled the enemy after nearly four hours of intense fire at a cost of nine Americans dead and 27 wounded.” Never Forget Jonathan Brostrom. 24, Aiea, HawaiiIsrael Garcia. 24, Long Beach, CaliforniaJonathan Ayers. 24, Snellville, GeorgiaJason Bogar. 25, Seattle Washington Jason Hovater. 24, Clinton, TennesseeMatthew Phillips. 27, Jasper, GeorgiaPruitt Rainey. 22, Haw River, North CarolinaGunnar Zwilling. 20, Florissant, MissouriSergio Abad. 21, Morganfield Kentucky

Marine Corps combat veteran Aetha Ives speaks openly about her childhood trauma, joining the Marine Corps, Military Sexual Trauma, combat deployments, how she worked passed her trauma and is now helping others. 

Dr Jannell MacAulay on bringing your full self to every situation. Mindfulness is the secret to high performance.  She talks about what mindfulness really is and how to practice it. 

Retired Air Force Pilot and Military Strategist - Dr. Jannell MacAulay - led a team of 3 other females at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) that planned and executed the removal and destruction of 1500 tons of chemical weapons.  The Syrian regime used chemical weapons on its population in 2013.  This is when President Obama drew the "red line". After exhausting all options and scenarios the team came up with a plan to remove the weapons and destroy them at sea.  This is the, now unclassified, story told by the team leader.  

Retired Marine Corps Engineer, Rob Jones, stepped on an IED during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010.  During his Military deployment with B Co, 4th Combat Engineer BN, one of his tasks was to find and clear IEDsYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQv7tCou0aXa_kQMCOwYPAThis is a shorter clip of the full episodeThe David Johnson Show started as a passion project in 2020 and continues to interview and tell the stories of the GWOT generation.  Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Rob Jones - Retired USMC, United States Marine Corps, has an inspiring Military story for all. His story revolves around becoming a double above knee amputee.  A story of hope, dedication and never saying "I Can't" 

Marine Corps double amputee, Rob Jones, on his Journey from the battlefield in Afghanistan where an explosion took both his legs to his successful life after the Marine Corps. Watch the Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/59S6bJvOl9cRob's second deployment in 2010 took him to Afghanistan with B Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion where he was tasked with the job of finding improvised explosive devices. It was in that role on July 22nd he stepped on an IED which resulted in double above-knee amputations. This is his journey through recovery, healing, earning a bronze medal in the 2012 Paralympic Games and ultimately running 30 marathons in 30 days in 30 different cities. 

Jerry Peterson of SCARS spent many months patrolling the Jungles of Vietnam.  After many ambushes he learned how to create the offensive mindset -- He turned the narrative around.Watch the in -person interview here: https://bit.ly/34RtmMnTurned being the hunted into being the hunter Learning that "taking action reduces fear"How he applied this to his civilian life after the military DOD and Navy SEALs recognized his approach and hired him to train their people 

Directly following the 9/11 attacks in New York City, Retired Major General Jeffrey Schloesser started the planning cell on the Joint Staff, to plan what was to be a Global War on Terrorism - The GWOT.You can watch the short interview here: https://bit.ly/3BhRPX8Full Long Video here: https://bit.ly/Former101stCommanderMajor General Retired, US Army, Jeffrey Schloesser is the former Commander of the 101st Airborne Division. His staff become the critical interface between the military staff and the civilian policy makers at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)."After over a year of coordination, in 2002 we published the National Military Strategic Plan for the Global War on Terrorism".~Marathon War,  Chapter 2. Page 25

Jeffrey Schloesser, Major General U.S. Army Retired,  commanded the 101st Airborne Division's Combined Joint Task Force 101 (CJTF-101) in combat in eastern Afghanistan for 15 months. Watch the live Interview on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Q-0wJz9CuHYIn this episode Schloesser delivers an authentic interview on his time in the Army raising through the ranks, America's early reaction to 09/11, early days of planning the Global War on Terr orism, combat in Iraq and his command in Afghanistan / RC East.Schloesser is the author of Marathon War, Leadership in Combat in Afghanistan. We discuss key components of Military Strategy and Leadership in Chaos. Schloesser is a former helicopter pilot, former member of the Army's famed 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, an experienced military strategist,  former deputy commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq (OIF) and later the division commander for 3 years - 15 months of that in combat in Afghanistan.

Operation Iraqi Freedom - Shock and Awe Campaign - How did the stealth fighter pilots think and feel during this mission? This was the largest air campaign in history. Steve Ankerstar was THE FIRST F-117 Fighter Pilot who flew into Iraq for this at the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He shares his full story about how and what led him to the day of this mission. Who doesn't think these planes are super cool?! Steve explains the dynamics and what makes these planes "stealthy".After Steve's time in the Air Force, he moved into a life of Entrepreneurship, building a successful wealth management firm and starting a podcast "On Time On Target".Thank you Steve Ankerstar for coming on The David Johnson Show and sharing your incredible story!The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

What is Bitcoin? What is Crypto? Why is currency so important? What does it all mean? This Entrepreneur shares how his journey of becoming an Entrepreneur led him down the path of finance.Long time entrepreneur and sought after crypto expert, Heath Shaffer, discusses how he got into entrepreneurship at such a young age and why he is devoting much of his time to the crypto currency  and blockchain sector. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

There are common themes between Military History, Philosophy, Strategy, Behaviors, and more. The military has many functions and is tasked with going to war.  What is the philosophy and behavior of military leaders? In this shorter clip of the main episode, Kevin Black, uniquely details the connection between these topics.Kevin Black is a former U.S. Army Officer, host of the Black Market Leadership Podcast, Adjunct Professor of History at Scottsdale Community College and member of Forbes Coaches Council. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

PTSD is affecting our Law Enforcement Officers! This retired LEO opens up about his struggles, how he coped, and how he eventually overcame his mental health battle.Kurt Dabb had a 20 year career in law enforcement, went from Army Grunt to Pima County Sheriff Officer. During his career he lost fellow comrades, was part of an officer involved shooting, and saw things that most people don't dream of in their worst nightmares. Kurt shares what most won't talk about. Mental Health and the affects of his PTSD. His analogy of a light switch dimmer and being able to control it in escalated situations, gives a more clear understanding of how PTSD can affect a person. Kurt quit drinking and is now an active runner and exercise enthusiast. There are many first responders, active military, and veterans that deal with these same struggles. We encourage you to speak up and get help. There are many resources out there.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE. 

Former female Apache Pilot breaks down her deployment mindset during her tour in Syria. She explains the importance of compartmentalization and how being deployed allows for that full focus on missions.Although this command team had some difficult moments which challenged their relationship, they were unique in the sense that they were able to successfully overcome challenges without arguing. Having complete trust in each other allowed them to be able to focus on their missions. They both wanted to give a good product to their customer and get everybody in their troop home.Transitioning out of the military during deployment was not an easy task. It took time as handing over Command is not an easy thing to do. Once out, Kat chose not to take advantage of the many incredible resources out there for transitioning vets as she knew what direction she wanted to go.Quotes:When it comes to transitioning out of the Military - “Do as I say, not as I do”. Kat explains how she didn't transition out how she would recommend. There are so many resources available to help those transitioning vets that should be utilized.Professional Development and thinking about your next move is Keith's best advice he gave to his soldiers.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Kurt Dabb, retired Pima County Sheriff's Officer, talks about his US Army infantry days, career as a police officer, and battling mental health.Kurt's early career started off on Patrol, shortly after 9/11. After loosing 2 fellow officers, he realized how it could easily be his life next. After an officer involved shooting, Kurt began struggling with mental health until he finally asked for help and turned his life around. This story brings mental health awareness to the law enforcement community and all those that suffer from it.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

A classic 80's movie inspired this Air Force Pilot to become one of the few pilots that flew the stealthy F-117 Nighthawk. Steve Ankerstar shares his story of how he got into flight school, where he trained, and what makes an F-117 stealthy. After 500 hours of flying, Steve was able to fly the F-117. He had been flying for over a year when 9/11 happened. The US Air Force (USAF) semi-retired the F-117A Nighthawk back in 2008. It was developed by Lockheed and designed backwards. Started with making it stealthy, then made it fly. It was the first of its kind for stealth technology. It was known as the invisible man and also known as the wobbly goblin due to the wobbling during flight. 

Scott A Huesing is a Retired Marine Major who wrote the book "Echo in Ramadi". In this episode David pulls out different parts of the book and Scott breaks down everything from his leadership, to building trust, to leading a company in one of the deadliest cities in Iraq. Scott shares his incredible story from his days in Ramadi Iraq. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Retired Marine Major, now Best Selling Author of Echo in Ramadi Scott Huesing, shares his viewpoints on how the Marine Corps takes kids, just out of high school and makes them Marines.  He led a company size element to Ramadi, Iraq in the early days of GWOT. When Scott Huesing had a change of duty station, he was compelled to build trust with the Marines he commanded. He realized that even at such a young age, these Marines were risking their lives for the American population. Scott reflects on how he realized just how young each Marine was when he was writing his first book. Listen to how he describes many of the Marines in his company. He expected his Marines to “perform superhuman acts, day in and day out, in the face of great danger”.Scott believes that most people who join the military are looking for some sort of stability. Although the kids aren't necessarily bred for the military, they all seem to have something in them that makes them protectors.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Retired U.S. Air Force F-117 Stealth Fighter Pilot, Steve Ankerstar, was the pilot who dropped the first ordinance in the 2003 (Shock and Awe) air campaign in Iraq. This is the true, emotional and raw account of that night. The term Shock and Awe  (also known as rapid dominance) is a military tactic based on using a massive amount of force and overwhelming power. The 2003 bombing campaign in Iraq was one of the largest air campaigns in U.S. Military History. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Why one Army grunt chose law enforcement after his time in the military. Detective Kurt Dabb chose to leave the militåry after his time in the Army so he could start a family. He saw divorce happening amongst his friends and realized he didn't want to expose his family to military life. “I love America, I love my Country and I just wanted to serve….. It was a great time to be a cop”.  ~Former Army Infantry and Retired Police Officer on becoming a cop post 09/11He used his GI bill to attend college back home in Michigan and finished off his contract in the National Guard. While in college he discovered his next step of becoming a police officer. Kurt was in the academy during 9/11 and explains why that was a great time to be a cop. Once he graduated and started on Patrol, seeing his uniform in a shadow and getting into the cop car was an amazing feeling. He talks about how the loss of a brother in law and academy classmate, both in the line of duty, showed him how real death was in his career. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Former Army Infantry Soldier turned 20 year career Police Officer with Pima County Sheriff's Department shares this edge of the seat story of his first officer involved shooting that started the shift in his life. Listen as he slows the story down to break down the different thoughts that go through a person's head during a life or death moment.  Listen as he recalls every detail and vividly remembers how he almost died. “It was a defining moment in my life and It's lead me to where I am now dealing with the things I'm dealing with mentally” ~ Officer Kurt Dabb on his first officer involved shooting. Prior to becoming a Homicide Detective, Kurt Dabb worked patrol. While on search for a Felony Warrant Suspect,  Officer Dabb and a K9 unit located the guy (individual) at a Motel in Tucson, Arizona. The suspect took off and thus began the chase. During the 8 minute fight between Police Officer and Suspect, the suspect managed to get Kurt into a rear naked choke hold. It was at that moment, Kurt realized he needed to pull out his gun and shoot the guy.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Imagine fighting in a foreign country where you didn't know who the enemy is and not being able to engage in enemy fire until the enemy was shooting at you. A retired USMC Infantry Major and best selling author, tells the story of the early days of fighting in Ramadi, Iraq.Scott, a retired USMC Infantry Major, describes how finding weapons in people's homes was not so black and white, as the enemy would threaten local citizens in order to hide their weapons in homes. In a city of 300K people and all the components that make it a city, were wiped out. It was similar to fighting in the Wild West.It was the American's goal to build democracy, but it was also the reason that impacted the failure of the Afghanistan pullout.Scott Huesing is the author of "Echo in Ramadi".https://www.echoinramadi.com/The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

This is how I found and fell in love with Entrepreneurship after serving in the Army.  My Military to Civilian transition. -- "Know your craft" ~ U.S. Army Veteran Entrepreneur, David Johnson The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

A deployment to Iraq led a Squadron to be split up over multiple locations. This Apache Pilot (Commander) and 1SG were able to successfully do this by how they worked together. Kat and Keith both share how seeing results in daily missions is not always easy. You have to look at the bigger picture.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

The David Johnson Show Host shares his story from childhood to joining The Army. Being born in and growing up in Saudi Arabia gave him a foundation for a second language that ultimately led him in his path to the Army. David joined the Army out of high school under their language program — ultimately graduating the 63 week Arabic course at the Defense Language Institute. Little did he realize that one day he'd be pulled from what he was doing and enter the Special Operations Community. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

How a two person Command team successfully lead a troop of 65 soldiers into Syria.The story of a command team who never met before. Kat was an Apache Pilot and Troop Commander and Keith was the Troop First Sergeant (1SG). With mutual respect for each other, they were able to lead a team of 65 Soldiers to Syria. With little to no resources, Kat's understanding of working with 65 different personalities, and Keith's vision of rewarding hard work, they were able to command successfully.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Retired Naval Officer gives his best advice on leadership skills, Military Leadership and leadership qualities at different stages in Military Career. Hal Pittman, former enlisted and retired Rear Admiral, talks about his journey of lifelong learning through his 30 year Navy Career and successful transition to the civilian sector. Hal served all of the world, including Afghanistan, and responded to real world events as part of the Commander, Joint Public Affairs Support Element, Crisis Response Team.The David Johnson Show is a national podcast talk show producing weekly episodes on content centered around the Military and Veteran Community. 

“The Military is a system that takes young people and does extraordinary things with them” “Even at the Four-Star Level… the best Four Stars that I served with bring all their staff around  and say – Ok Team, here is the situation. I need your best Military advice”For the video podcast go to YouTubeHal's current position is Director | Defense Media Agency Government Chief Executive (Senior Executive Service) leading a team of 1500 people at 30+ worldwide locations delivering satellite television, radio, internet, multi-media content and services to the Department of Defense's 3+ million military members, reservists and civilian employees. The Defense Media Activity (DMA) also provides primary joint education and training for the military public affairs community through the Defense Information School (DINFOS).https://www.linkedin.com/in/halpittman/The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show:Websitehttps://thedavidjohnsonshow.com/

VETERANS - This is how hiring managers in Corporate America view you. Former Navy SEAL delivers speech to a group of HR professionals on how to evaluate and recognize the different "buckets" of veterans. He cites the difference between skills and abilities and how veterans can bring their unique experience to the table. A must listen for veterans who are trying to represent their worth and for hiring managers trying to evaluate the veteran candidates.You can watch the full interview HEREBucket 1 - This person is fresh out of the military with no college degree and will generally use a GI bill to gain their undergrad degree This individual already has more maturity than the average 23 year old.Bucket 2 - Young officers, 6-10 years in military with under grad degree or might have an MBA. This individual will already have a unique skill set.Bucket 3 - 20-25 year military career, gets out around 40 yrs old, has more unique experiences to offer.Bucket 4 - These are usually retired admirals and generals, board member level.Abilities can  transfer out of the military into civilian careers. Not all skills obtained in the military will transfer out. This is why ability is more important. This can determine if an individual can think for themselves.What makes a good leader? Being selfless, humility, humble, confidence in oneself, understanding and realizing the experiences one went through and how they handle things when challenged with hard stuff.Don't Fear failure and "Never Stop Working The Problem".For exclusive updates subscribe to our newsletter HERE

From networking his way, from a random encounter at an airport, into managing some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to founding educational programs in his community, Alan “AP” Powell and seen more than most.Q. DJ - What is the fastest way to kill a deal?A. AP - “Mistrust. If you are in a negotiation with a pro team and they promise you this or that and it falls apart I have to go back and share that with the athlete” Q. DJ - What was hardest part of the business to learn?A. AP - The hardest part of the business to learn was personalities. I had to earn their respect.Alan “AP” Powell's career started in U.S. Army in December of 1990, and then it sort of just happen, AP went from Soldier to Sports and Entertainment Management. He talks about having to learn a brand-new industry and earn the respect of client. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show:Websitehttps://thedavidjohnsonshow.com/

The unbelievable story of how one rescue attempt made this group of Air Force and Army Special Operations feel like they made a difference.In 2001 there was an assassination attempt against then acting President of Afghanistan, President Karzai.  His PSD (Personal Security Detail) were U.S. Navy SEALS. One of the SEALS was shot in the head – and this is the real-life story of the rescue – Told by retired (AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command) helicopter pilot Bryan Martyn.  Bryan Martyn was the Mission Commander. This short clip represents the power, courage and professionalism of our United States Military and AFSOC.  The ability to change missions at a moment's notice and execute the flying and rescue aspect of this mission speaks to the training and expertise of members of this unit. BEST QUOTES“Ok, go get the helicopters ready. We got a “lat/long”, we looked at the satellite image, and thought “where can we land in Kandahar” …. Subscribe and Follow The David Johnson Show atApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-johnson-show-the-veteran-talk-show/id1524541240Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUKQFy0eEwxt8wpS30pwtAudible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-David-Johnson-Show-Podcast/B08JJNYTGZAll other platforms at The David Johnson Show: https://thedavidjohnsonshow.com

"It feeds through the leash...the dog can feel the emotion of their handler." A shocking story about The Military and Veteran K9 Scene. From working dogs to service dogs - An inside look.  For the emotional and visual experience, see our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/y3nrwIhN87MIn this episode, Danique Masingill, President and Co-Founder of Leashes of Valor, discusses everything K9.  She goes into a brief history of Military Working Dogs and the unspoken government regulations around it. She touches on how Military Working Dogs were used in the early days of GWOT and are still being used today.  Danique also talks about her organization and how they are working to provide every post 9/11 veteran (who needs one) with a highly trained service dog to assist them in mitigating the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) PTSD or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).“The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Sign up to get notified of new episodes at https://thedavidjohnsonshow.com and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow us: Website: https://thedavidjohnsonshow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidjohn...Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidJohnsonShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidjoh...Pinterest: 

Award winning  entreprenuer addresses top concerns within the military spouse community.  For the emotional and visual experience, check out our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohgstv5QWtIJaime Chapman owns a Military Spouse Staffing Agency and is the Co-Founder of the United States Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (https://milspousechamber.org/)In this episode of The David Johnson Show, Jaime breaks down the impact of military spouses putting their careers on hold. The military spouse demographic is drastically underemployed with one in four military spouses being unemployed. Jaime tells the truth about being a military spouse and what a day in the life of a military spouse looks like. Since the military spouse unemployment rate is so high, Jaime also details the many aspects of military spouses taking their career from freelancing to military spouse entrepreneurship - military spouse professional development and military spouse education being just some of them.In this military podcast, we learn that one in three military families move every year. In the five years, Jaime has been married to her Active Duty husband, they have lived in four homes, two states, and a different country.  This is one reason why a military wife has a difficult time growing and maintaining a steady career.  This is why over half of military spouses turn to self-employment sometime during their “career.”The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) is one resource for freelance or entrepreneur military spouses. MSCC has a proprietary certification process that can allow your business to be officially labeled as a “Military Spouse Owned Business” - in turn allowing the business owner to engage in different programs, receive benefits and participate in supplier diversity options the Chamber brings to the table. It's a true military spouse support system.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show:Websitehttps://thedavidjohnsonshow.com/

Former 160th soldier emotionally discusses how a 20 year Army career and multiple deployments can break you down...the true cost of being "Hooah".For the emotional, visual experience, check out our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/HUIaJCw2Q98With flowing enthusiasm, Keith Caraway shares how he joined the U.S. Army in 1999 and was sent to Germany. He returned to the U.S. in December 2001, spent some time in the army's Corporal Recruiting Program program, and soon began gaining multiple deployments, including Special Operations. Eventually, Keith spent all of his 20s in Afghanistan. Keith also shares the challenges of transitioning to civilian life.David & Keith also talk about the drive of being part of the military family, the pride and power when you hear “HOOAH”, the beloved battle cry of the Army. (The phrase ‘Hooah' is said to have originated in WWII, when soldiers replied to orders from commanding officers with the short word “HUA”, which was an acronym for ‘heard, understood, acknowledged”.)“Keith's had a cool military career, and I wanted to share his experiences with our viewers to kick off the new series,” said David Johnson.”Knowing Keith the way I do, I'm sure you'll feel his passion and excitement, which really comes across in this interview.”“The David Johnson Show” (TDJS) is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Learn more and subscribe to TDJS story video podcast and newsletter at: http://thedavidjohnsonshow.com

Why conventional interrogation tactics didn't work in the early Iraq days and how getting a prisoner to talk led to a new approach to interrogation. This is an excerpt from the full story on how the U.S. Army's hunt for the one man who knew the location of Saddam Hussein turned into one of the biggest success stories in military history.The David Johnson Show is a national voice that talks about points of interest within our cultural – The Military and Veteran Cultural.More so than ever the Military and Veteran community has created a culture in America. A sub-culture unique to our way of life, our experiences and the language we speak. Military forces have been deploying to fight the war on terrorism since 09/11/2001 and remain engaged in combat operations to this day. We have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. This mindset of a Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine is never lost. Yes, the individual will exit the Military and start a new chapter in their life, however, the culture never dies.Watch the full episode with Eric Maddox on YouTube and follow The David Johnson Show on social media. Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidJohnsonShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-david-johnson-show/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/davidjohnsonshow/

The U.S. Army's hunt for the one man who knew the location of Saddam Hussein and how trust was built.Former US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners. This is an except from the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, the veteran talk show, in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their present-day entrepreneurial pursuits. Watch the full episode with Eric Maddox on YouTube and follow The David Johnson Show on social media.

New interrogation tactics to connect with prisoners and gain trust.Former US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners.  This is the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, an online interview program in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their present-day entrepreneurial pursuits.Watch the full episode with Eric Maddox on YouTube and follow The David Johnson Show on social media. Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidJohnsonShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-david-johnson-show/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/davidjohnsonshow/

David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri, the founders of Real American Heroes Coffee Company talk with David Johnson about all of the various aspects of starting a business.  Their original plan was for a coffee shop, but that changed into becoming an e-commerce business that is now branching out into coffee shops in Phoenix.  The Air Force veterans were both in logistics which helped in many aspects of their business.  “Fortunately for us, we were both logistics when we joined the Air Force. Gabe crossed over to the fire department, but I stayed in logistics and I've learned a lot about the logistics business from transportation, shipping, receiving, the inventory you know all that good stuff. So it really helped me run and do our part,” said Dave Martin.  Be sure to check out the entire episode with the Real American Heroes Coffee Company founders David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri here: https://youtu.be/2WC0aybo3vI.“The David Johnson Show” is the veteran talk show that shares real stories and points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Sign up to get notified of new episodes on our website and subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidJohnsonShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-david-johnson-show/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/davidjohnsonshow/

David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri, the founders of Real American Heroes Coffee Company talk with David Johnson about how they started their business. While deployed in Kuwait, David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri came up with a plan to launch a coffee company after they returned. They did research when they could and lined up places to call on after their return. They found a great company that not only has excellent coffee but has helped these military entrepreneurs with their business offering them guidance on running a business. “Especially transitioning from military to business. There's a lot of similarities with that, but they just kind of made that connection for us. Not only did they help us with coffee or fresh coffee but also kind of just guidance and what it's like to create a business.”“The David Johnson Show” is the veteran talk show that shares real stories and points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Sign up to get notified of new episodes on our website and subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidJohnsonShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-david-johnson-show/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/davidjohnsonshow/

Matt O'Brien of Mint Social, our guest on “The David Johnson Show,” has been in the digital marketing space for nearly 25 years. He speaks about how veterans can use this coronavirus time to find their passion, channel their energies, ignite their purpose, and put it to work in the community. “In this coronavirus time, I want to ask veterans ‘What's your passion?' Can we get veterans to start businesses and have an impact on the community? More people are working from home. So when you're back at home and your company may or may not still be around, what can you do? Find what your passion is. What motivates you to get up in the morning and make a difference in this world? How can we channel those energies?” “The David Johnson Show” is the veteran talk show that shares real stories and points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Sign up to get notified of new episodes on our website and subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidJohnsonShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-david-johnson-show/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/davidjohnsonshow/

Digital marketing strategist Matt O'Brien of MINT Social shares his insights on “The David Johnson Show” about what's coming next in the worlds of technology and the Internet, and how veterans can find their niche in the emerging opportunity to become an influencer and make an impact. "The shallow, empty soul that some people feel that influencers are, is shifting. It's can be a take, take, take, and all about me. Whereas if all of a sudden the formula changed and it's all about these influencers that are changing the world and they also happen to have a great story because they fought for our country. That's got me interested.”“What's happening today is it's transforming from a cloud-based, give-away-a-service and make money on the data to blockchain (it is coming in) and cryptocurrency is going to impact the world and digital marketing and advertising. So, what we see is the disassembly of the big social networks, Life After Google, what's next? Companies give away all these great tools, but they're making money on all of our data, right? So what if you could make money on your own data from your activities online, from exactly what you do. So it's influencer marketing meets blockchain, and all of a sudden your activity online can be monetized. And there are social networks out there right now, like, Patreon. They are a podcasting network where people can make money off of their shows and we're seeing momentum. It's gonna take time, but that's the next big movement going on. If you're thinking of starting a business and you realize that a change is emerging online, that all of a sudden an influencer that actually delivers impact, that has an impact in the community, and is having a possitive impact on people online...that is huge. The shallow, empty soul that some people feel that influencers are, is shifting. It's just a take, take, take and all about me. Whereas if all of a sudden the formula changed and it's all about these influencers that are just changing the world and they happen to have a great story because they fought for our country. That's got me interested.”“The David Johnson Show” is the veteran talk show that shares real stories and points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Sign up to get notified of new episodes on our website and subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidJohnsonShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-david-johnson-show/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidjohnsonshow/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/davidjohnsonshow/