The Infantry Podcast

Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode with SFC Leyton Summerlin. Avid listener of the Infantry Podcast, MCoE DSOY, and currently working for the Chief of Staff of the Army and Sergeant Major of the Army on the Harding Project. Learn more about the Harding Project, Leyton's experiences being told "No" and why we love CSM Chris Lewis. Follow Me!This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

Join Brian and Josh as they talk to LTC Issac Henderson, former Boise State Football Player as we discuss going to Florida to Idaho, learning to swim and the mantra, "I'm an Airborne Ranger, I can do anything". This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

In what hopefully will be part 1 of 2 we sit down with CSM (Retired) Matt Walker to discuss much of his early Army career and a few other things along the way. Thank you to Tony Mayne and the Ranger Outreach Center (R.O.C) for giving us a great place to record. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode of the Infantry Podcast brought to you by the National Infantry Association.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

Join us for another conversation with a non-11 Series Soldier, who embodies the Spirit of the Infantry, led in Infantry formations, and continues to teach, coach, and motivate Soldiers and Civilians alike. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode of the Infantry Podcast, brought to you by the National Infantry Association.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

We have a candid conversation with 0311 Marine Jamie Popwell who spent time at Camp David with President Reagan. After serving in local law enforcement, Jamie took a gig contracting. He spent 11 years with DynCorp and Blackwater in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Sudan. Today Jamie runs a non-profit called Flags 4 Vets.https://flagsforvets.us/Sit back, grab your canteen cup, and enjoy this episode of The Infantry Podcast.Support us by visiting and joining the National Infantry Association. The professional organization of the Infantry. visit http://www.infantryassn.org for details and to donate.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

This episode contains Ranger Greca's story of service over 30+ years. Including stents as CSM at 10th Mountain, Combined Arms Center, U.S. Army Forces Command, and at U.S. Central Command. Enjoy his stories of normal Joe shenanigans, mistakes, and lessons learned. Who would have guessed he had such amazing taste in eyewear?This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

Freddy Celestine began as a kid from the Virgin Islands, living in New Jersey, and looking for what was next in his life. We cover his time as a "Dirty Nasty Leg", Fort Benning DSOY, and so much more. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

Infantry Podcast Short w/ CSM (R) Mark Moore and Gold Star Youth Outdoors.http://www.gsyoutdoors.comThis is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

We have a special introduction from Noah Galloway, who was all the way in Canada when this was recorded. We join CSM Chris Gunn in his office right before he retired from the Army. We discuss opportunity, being led, leading others, and the impact we have on each other. Sit back, grab your canteen cup, and enjoy this episode.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.Please visit and support their work.To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.Follow Me!

Season 2 kicks off with BG Larry Q. Burris. We talk about his early career including being a company commander during the famed Thunder Runs in Baghdad, Iraq in April 2003. We touch on his time as a Rakkasan including taking the Brigade back to Afghanistan. We also touch a little on what it's like being the  Chief of Infantry. Fill up your canteen cup and lets get after Season 2. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

Catch a quick wrap-up of Season 1.A preview of Season 2and a whole bunch of Thank Yous!

Retired CSM Jeff Mellinger joins us to talk about being the Last Enlisted Draftee on Continous Active Service, going from an office clerk to Ranger Hall of Fame, 30+ hours of freefall time, and being CSM of Operations in Iraq for almost 30 months.

Ohio native, enlisted out of college and graduated basic training at Fort Benning, talks Ranger school being assigned to 3rd Ranger Regiment and SAW gunner, Operation RHINO in Afghanistan, being in the Army when GWOT began, and current work with the Ranger Outreach Center. 

Staying ahead involves changing and looking toward the future for advancing technologies and strategies. To protect freedoms, the military must do so. Col. Damien Mason is the Deputy Commandant of the Infantry talks about where the Infantry is heading and the future of the branch. 

Bill Huff, born and raised in Columbus, Ga. with deep local family roots, joined the Marine Corp. on a friendly dare. He shares his experiences growing up, going to the University of Ga, boot camp, deploying to Vietnam and coming back home. Now his mission is Mental Health support and suicide prevention for not only Soldiers and Veterans but for all who encompass the Military family. 

Leadership is defined as the action of leading a group of people or an organization. The concept seems very straightforward and simple enough but the execution is the most important but also difficult part. It's even more challenging to be a dynamic and effective leader. LTC Josh Powers is a true dynamic and effective leader.  Douglas MacArthur Award winners display true commitment to Army values; unequaled technical and tactical competence; and a mature understanding of their leaders, subordinates, and peers. Take a listen to what real leadership is and what it takes to lead from a living prime example. 

War has a way of changing all who face it. Most often the heavy burdens, emotionally, physically, and mentally, are not shared with the public. Meet Noah Galloway, a Purple Heart Recipient who was a Sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division and suffered life-threatening injuries from an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Go on the journey of a man, who at points, was left questioning his own humanity as well as the humanity of those surrounding him.  It's a very gritty, honest, and revealing insight into what real combat is and can become. Noah was able to find physical and mental wellness as he overcame traumatic depression to find solace in his passion for physical fitness. Topics discussed in this podcast may be sensitive to some listeners. A heinous war crime outlined in the book, Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death, is discussed. 

Ep. 5 - Our good buddy Al was a Vietnam helicopter pilot, an infantryman, a Silver Star Recipient, and a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame....oh, and he owns the Soldier Store in the National Infantry Museum.  He's one of those guys you want to interview multiple times.  If you don't enjoy this interview....it's probably you.A straight talking guy who doesn't talk around the truth.  Enjoy!

Ep 4.  Today we sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Nate Conkey who has a lot of experience both as a decorated infantry officer himself and someone who trains, coaches, and mentors young men and women to become the best Soldiers and Leaders they can be.  Just an overall good conversation with an up and coming leader in today's Army.

Likely one of the more unique stories you're ever going to hear, Michael Kelso, a retired Command Sergeant Major, served in the Rhodesian Army before the US Army, the 75th Ranger Regiment, a member of the Ranger Hall Of Fame, the father of a young Soldier, and was (no kidding) featured in "Soldier of Fortune" magazine.   And to add some icing on the cake, he was the Command Sergeant Major in charge of Ranger School when co-host Michael graduated in August of 1999.  Small world!Enjoy the show!

Buckle in for this one, folks.  This Olympic athlete, world class shooter, and bona fide hero is a member of the vaunted Army Marksmanship Unit here at Fort Benning, GA.  However, we discuss something much more important than our average podcast.  Kevin is an amputee from the knee down on one leg.  This is a candid, in your face discussion bout what that experience was like and how he dealt with it.  To go from flat on his back in Afghanistan, to losing a leg, to being considered one of, if not THE, greatest .22 caliber air rifle shot in the world is a story worth listening to.  An inspiration for others, he is a hero and someone we can all aspire towards.As always, thanks to our friends at the National Infantry Association for sponsoring.  Visit them at www.infantryassn.com and join up.  It isn't expensive and, after all, it is YOUR voice for the issues which matter to you.Also thank to DH Beatz for giving us permission to use their awesome song, "I Left My Home".  Check out their YouTube page DH Beatz. 

Ep 1 - Major General Milford Beagle Talks 10th Mountain Division.  Michael, Brian, and MG Beagle have an in depth discussion about Fort Drum, the 10th Mountain Division, where both Michael and MG Beagle served, as well as MG Beagle's personal history which is sure to impress.  A great leader with a great story.  Some topics include online presence of Soldiers today and life in the ultra cold of Fort Drum.Excuse some of the mic difficulties.  This was our very first recording and we have since dramatically upped our game.  We know where we need to improve and we have so bear with us on this one.Again, thanks to to our friends at DH Beatz for allowing us to use their song "I Left My Home".  Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNi3sYqZQj_mXaVUZ3J8CQ Also, thanks to the National Infantry Association for sponsoring our podcast.  Check them out at www.infantryassn.com

In our inaugural episode we take a few minutes to introduce ourselves and our new podcast.  We discuss what the listener can expect form both us. and our guests.  We also provide ways for the listener to contact us and provide us with ideas and points of contacts for new episode ideas.Also, thanks to our friends at DH Beatz for use of their song "I Left My Home" trap remix.  Check them out on YouTube for more of their music.