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In this Quick Hit, Lynn Marilla joins us in the virtual studio to tell us about Eagle Rock Camp. From art therapy and family crests to date nights with pumpkin creme brûlée, we discuss Eagle Rock's mission to help veteran families heal their wounds together.https://eaglerockcamp.org/Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“Jacob was my best friend. I carried him.”In this year's Memorial Day episode, we speak with a Gold Star mother and brother about Lance Corporal Jacob Levy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. They tell us about how 9/11 stirred an obsession in eleven-year-old Jacob, how the Lumbee Tribe honors all veterans, some of the difficulties Gold Star families go through after losing someone, and the different ways they now go about preserving, not only Jacob's memory, but all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.https://www.honorbrewing.com/Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

In this Quick Hit episode, we speak with Ms. Mallory Crabtree whose father, SFC Daniel Crabtree, was killed in Iraq when she was barely a year old. She tells us about some of the hardships she faced growing up without her dad, the things her family did to preserve his memory for her, the largest Star Wars collection in Ohio, and a little advice for other Gold Star children.Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

"Radical trauma requires radical treatment."In this episode we talk with Navy fighter pilot and founder of the No Fallen Heroes foundation, Mr. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley. He tells us about growing up watching for Soviet bombers off the Jersey shore, the disaster-laden start to his Navy career, the sheer terror of a night landing on an aircraft carrier, and the challenges of attending Top Gun as a reservist. We also discuss how his efforts to end veteran suicide became a much bigger endeavor to heal trauma of all sorts through psychedelic assisted therapy.In the Free Fire Area, we reminisce on our own childhoods and the toughest video games we used to play.We need your support: • Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. • Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. • Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

In this Quick Hit, we welcome the Executive Director of the Hunter Seven Foundation, Mr. Tim Pachasa, into our virtual studio. We talk about the foundation's beginnings, it's namesake, their noble goal of early detection and treatment of cancer in GWOT veterans, and Tim's personal goal of having an all-in-one campus for all veteran needs.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“Combat's not all that fun sometimes.”In this episode, we speak with Army veteran and Green Beret, Mr. Chuck Ritter. We discuss how $70k in credit card fraud landed him in the infantry, why you should always inspect your equipment, the importance of planning, why you should be selfish sometimes, his non-negotiable principles, the meaning of an old Greek word and missing mop buckets?In the Free Fire Area, we determine the nicknames of two former US presidents. How the turntables have turned. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

In this Tracer Burnout Quick Hit, we welcome Jenna Carlton aka The Millennial Veteran, into our virtual studio. We discuss her time in the US Navy, authoring The Veteran Workbook, the pros and cons of social media, and her efforts to bring women veterans back into the larger veteran community one cake pop at a time.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“I had to prioritize my trauma.”In this episode, we speak with Air Force veteran Mrs. Jessica Guidone. We discuss how being a "hot mess" in ROTC leads to running a newspaper, advising senior officers as a young lieutenant, trying not to tip over small islands, handling trauma after tragedy, how a dad demanding a handshake can change your life… plus poetry and coloring books?In the Free Fire Area, we ruminate over a world where the Third Reich didn't betray the USSR. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

In this Tracer Burnout Quick Hit, we welcome US Army Colonel Christina Fanitzi into our virtual studio. In observance of April being the Month of the Military Child, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a dual military family with a child with spina bifida. We also talk about some lessons learned along the way. Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“You can lie to me, you even can lie to yourself, but you can't lie to the horses.”In this episode, we speak with Marine Corps veteran Mr. Michael Parker. We discuss the ludicrous amount of labor required to keep an Osprey flying, red flags and the poor choices that got him tossed in the brig, homelessness and mentorship in Hawaii, using horses to help veterans heal, and transforming unruly pups into Devildogs!In the Free Fire Area, we bring it all the way back to our first topic: what we are currently reading. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

In this Tracer Burnout Quick Hit, we welcome back fan favorite, Josh Martin. Fresh off of his victories at the 2025 Invictus Games, Josh tells us about his start in adaptive sports, the Invictus Games experience, and where he's taking his talent next.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“This is it? Okay then, now what?”It's the final episode from our road trip and we're in Charlottesville at the Aerial Resupply Coffee roastery. We speak with Army veteran and ARC owner, Mr. Mike Klemmer. We discuss being a broken-hearted college dropout, having a military specialty that gets phased out, driving through mine fields, building a Foward Operating Base from the ground up, and how to go from hating coffee to starting a coffee company. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss which historic sports teams we wanted to be on - despite having minimal athletic abilities ourselves. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

In this episode, we have the one and only Ben Owen in our virtual studio. We discuss how he's “buying back the block“ in some of the worst areas of Memphis, how he's combatting human trafficking, and much more.If you want to support his latest effort, please click the Kickstarter link below and make a pledge/donation. Please hurry, it expires soon!Kickstarter: http://kck.st/4ikvgFChttps://wefightmonsters.org/Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

Former Army Ranger Warren Cash is in our virtual studio to discuss Hurricane Helene's aftermath in western North Carolina and how his small team is making a big difference helping those who need it most. If you are interested in helping his team, email them at: prayersforappalachia@gmail.com or their Facebook page at Queen City Strength.  Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

"I had a hit-man tell me that I needed to find God."*This episode discusses the very serious topics of sex trafficking and exploitation of children. Our guest was a federal prosecutor with a focus on those heinous crimes. Please proceed with caution.*In the first episode of our recent road trip, we're at the University of Virgina to speak with Marine Corps veteran and former federal prosecutor (and so, so many other things) Mr. Scott Jones. We discuss his multiple stints at the UVA law school, how searching for IEDs from a jet is ineffective, the way perspective changes after losing friends in combat, why prosecuting traffic violations sucks, the importance of bringing scumbags to justice, and the difficulties of returning to the UVA medical school when you are old enough to be your peers' parent.In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's return to the USA, other founding fathers, and our terrible pirating skills. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

On our first TB Quick Hit, we welcome fire captain Josh Grandinetti into our virtual studio. We discuss his passion, mental health through mindfulness, for the first responder and military communities. Please visit his website to find a series of great programs: https://www.foundationfortified.org/. Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

Soon, we will be releasing shorter content every other week. These episodes will offset our traditional episodes where we discuss military service of the veteran. These “Quick Hit” episodes will have all kinds of guests on from academia, to athletes, to veterans, and beyond. These episodes will be audio format only on your favorite podcast channel. Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“Sam, don't be upset because you're gonna marry that boy someday.” In this special Valentine's Day edition, we speak with co-authors of Zero Percent Chance, Jon and Samantha Turnbull. We discuss their love story starting at a church youth camp through West Point, across multiple deployments and the suicide bombing that killed Jon twice. Even two years of surgery and recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and all the challenges they have overcome. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the contents of a proper martini and whether it should be shaken or stirred. Buy their book here: https://a.co/d/dTQ3pDoWe need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“I've always wanted to do something that helped other people.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran Mr. Scot Storey. We discuss casualties during Operation Just Cause, the burdens of leadership, how perception shapes reality, running an Operations Center in the wake of 9-11, and how quickly an advanced degree can collect dust. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss mysteries we want answers to. We're not saying it's aliens…. but it's aliens. Scot's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/despite-the-limits/id1726270118We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“It's not my story. I'm a character in the book. It's our story.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran and author Mr. Andrew Bragg. We discuss his two combat deployments in Afghanistan, making it into a James Dietz print, losing friends in combat, driving across the country to reconnect with those that survived, and a magical land full of unicorns, gumdrops, and rainbows. In the Free Fire Area, we call-out the most overrated bands of all time. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“The time you take to beat yourself up over doing something wrong is the time you could have taken to do it right.” In this episode, we speak with Air Force and Army veteran and now author Ms. Bevin Goldsmith. We discuss her rich family history of military service, how she should have gone from the Army to the Air Force (not vice versa), her experiences on a Female Engagement Team in Iraq, her writing process, and dog farms? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss our last meals on earth because Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck were unable to save us. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

Christmas time is here (sung in the tune of Peanuts). We reflect on The Christmas Truce of 1914, read General Patton's 1944 Christmas address to the troops, discuss various Christmas traditions that service members and their families might see while stationed overseas, and try some cuisine that you might find at Christmas dinner tables across the world, all the while tackling the greatest holiday issues: caroling, decorating, travel, and more! Another dose of festive fun and frivolity from your favorite humble clowns. Merry Christmas!Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/Christmas Truce: https://youtu.be/NWF2JBb1bvMI Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: https://youtu.be/J0Vi0BxAbpgO Holy Night: https://youtu.be/RsWUWzai8P8A Hallelujah Christmas: https://vimeo.com/142527218Hallelujah flash mob: https://youtu.be/SXh7JR9oKVEWe need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show!- Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to: 1. Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=342. Hero Soap Company: https://herosoapcompany.com3. Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJ4. New! Orca Coolers: https://alnk.to/4qMcDqyMake sure you use coupon code tracerburnoutSupport the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“I actually called her collect from Antarctica.” In this episode, we speak with Coast Guard veteran Mr. Chris Johnston. We discuss scientific exploration and discovery in Antarctica, searching for Santa Claus while avoiding polar bears, how the CG prepared him for 9-11 and Hurricane Helene rescue efforts, being on liberty in Australia, and how, under the right circumstances, the military really can take your birthday away. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss how things might have been different had the Japanese not bombed Pearl Harbor. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to:Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbOrca Coolers: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJBear Creek Arsenal: https://alnk.to/2FCCpj5Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

Our dulcet tones return to bring you our 2024 Thanksgiving Special. We run through a variety of holiday subjects, starting with a reading of President Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation. We then discuss military holiday traditions, give a nod to some great non-profits, and denounce some of the most well known Thanksgiving meal staples. It's a little bit of merriment to distract you during the holiday havoc! Finally, Dan makes a special concession to our Canadian cousins! Will wonders never cease?! Lileks food gallery: https://lileks.com/institute/galleryWe need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show!- Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and other patriotic companies by going to: 1. Aerial Resupply Coffee: https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=342. Hero Soap Company: https://herosoapcompany.com3. New! Fox River: https://alnk.to/74vwLVJMake sure you use coupon code tracerburnoutTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“I worked too hard for this to quit.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran Mr. Ladell Williams. We discuss how enlisting at 17 may have saved his life, his three tours in Vietnam, touring Western Europe, and how sometimes a unit is SO bad that you'll volunteer to go back to ‘Nam to get away. In the Free Fire Area, we each choose one genre of music to listen to for eternity. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show- Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom- Support us and two other patriotic companies by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34 and https://herosoapcompany.com and buying their great products. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout  Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.comTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/

“I really didn't expect to come back to my wife and kids.” In this episode, we speak with Airman Mr. Dan “Cookie” Cook. We discuss his rocky early years and struggles with mental health, how the Air Force was a perfect fit for him, the importance of faith in his life, and the time he took advice from a mustachioed man called “Mouse.” In the Free Fire Area, Dan has a pumpkin spice meltdown. Cookie's article: https://www.travis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1935458/believing-a-lie-almost-killed-me/We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show- Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom- Support us and two other patriotic companies by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34 and https://herosoapcompany.com and buying their great products. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout  Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.comTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“I was with my people.” In this episode, we speak with Navy Public Affairs Officer Mrs. Theresa Carpenter. We discuss her time as an enlisted Aviation Electrician's Mate, her rocky transition to becoming an officer, the inspiration for starting her SOS Podcast, and Soylent Green? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss family-friendly Halloween/spooky movies (Know what I mean, Vern?). Then we parse how in space, no one can hear your scream. Game over, man!We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show- Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom- Support us and two other patriotic companies by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com/?aff=34 and https://herosoapcompany.com and buying their great products. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnoutOur site: https://www.TracerBurnout.comTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“You're too much of an asset to let go.” In this episode, we speak with former Army heavy equipment operator, Mr. Lucas Velmer. We discuss life as a Yooper, his career as an Engineer before and after changing to Civil Affairs, his rocky transition into retirement, and how the Top Gun volleyball scene made him the man he is today. In the Free Fire Area, Czar Baker decides which US state should be cast into the outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom.- Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and buying some coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout at checkout.Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.comTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“If you can fly in one thing, you can jump in the other one.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran and aviator Mr. Josh Martin. We discuss life at West Point, how to conduct an autorotation, his medical journey leading to an amputation, and how water polo saved him from drill and ceremony. In the Free Fire Area, we determine which words to reintroduce into the English language… and Roger's personal jihad?We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom.- Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and buying some coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout at checkout.Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.comTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“He took me to an air show, and that day I called a recruiter.” In this episode, we speak with Air Force veteran and in-flight refueler Mrs. Alecia Judd. We discuss life as a dual-military and special needs family, the easiest planes to refuel, a rabbit named Stewie, and... cooties? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss warfare in antiquity. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom.- Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and buying some coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout at checkout.Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.comTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“Nope… pretty sure I've been shot.” In this episode, we speak with Army Ranger and Special Forces veteran Mr. Enrique “Ranger Rick” Murillo. We discuss life in both Ranger and Special Forces Regiments, what's its like to be shot, how tragedy can lead to redemption, and to never touch Rick's hat (even if you're a prince). In the Free Fire Area, we discuss which Olympic events we would scrap and what would replace them. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom.- Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and buying some coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout at checkout.Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.comTheme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

Seven generations of military service and counting! In this episode, we speak with Navy Logistics Specialist (LS) veteran Mrs. Shae Gragg. We discuss her rich family history, the rigors of being a logistician in a naval aviation unit, that LS (surprisingly) does not stand for longshoreman, and... rabbits? In the Free Fire Area, we try to make sense of the wardrobe choices of superheroes. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and buying some coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout at checkout. Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“Your entire life is a story.” In this episode, we speak with Army Special Operations Forces and Civil Affairs veteran Mrs. Ivy Krueger. She went from making maps to making a strategic impact. We discuss the early days in the new Active Duty Civil Affairs units, how living overseas gives one an appreciation for life in America, and the abundance of goats and chickens in Latin America. In the Free Fire Area, we disagree on the best sports movies, but agree that Denzel Washington is a national treasure. We need your support and there are several ways: - To like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps feed the algorithm. - Go to our website and buy some cool swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom. - Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and getting some quality coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout at checkout. Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.com Music by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“Everything happens for a reason.” In this episode, we speak with former paratrooper and author Mr. Will Yeske. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and wrote about his company's harrowing experience in his book Damn the Valley. We discuss the book, why veteran-focused bureaucracies need more combat veterans, and how the US Army Infantry School is a “fun slice of ridiculousness.” In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the pros and cons of some modern technologies. We need your support and there are several ways: - To like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps feed the algorithm.- Go to our website and buy some cool swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom.- Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and getting some quality coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout at checkout. Our site: https://www.TracerBurnout.com Music by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

“The whole nine yards.” In this episode, we speak with Marine Corps veteran Mr. Mike “M2” McCusker. He is a veteran of the Lebanese Civil War peace keeping mission, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and he played a critical role in writing the strategic documents of the early Global War on Terror. In the Free Fire Area, Roger confesses his favorite ice cream flavor is boring. We need your support and there are several ways: - Subscribe and set it to auto-download. Please give us a great rating, too.- Go to our website and buy some cool swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom.- Support us and another great veteran-owned company by going to https://aerialresupplycoffee.com and getting some quality coffee. Make sure you use coupon code tracerburnout. Music by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

Join the Air Force and see the world! In this episode, we speak with Gen-X Air Force veteran Mr. John Collins. We discuss why he joined, dooby-ous care packages, his service during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and the importance of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). In the Free Fire Area, we finally decide who was the best - and worst - 007. Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabayhttps://tracerburnout.com/

On this Memorial Day edition, we honor Gold Star Spouse Mrs. Jessica Hess and her late husband, US Army Staff Sergeant Jacob Hess. We thank her for sharing her story and hope everyone learns something. “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”   - Isaiah 6:8Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

Here at TB, we tackle the serious issues: Do you call them Coast Guardsmen? Coast Guardians? Can they all swim? What is the street value of cocaine? And most importantly, what is the Coast Guard? Helping us answer these questions is Millennial serviceman Mr. Cody Bumpus. In the Free Fire Area, we reach common ground on the best pizza topping, what should never go on pizza, and that Canadian bacon is not really bacon.Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

Do you have purpose and direction? On our fourth episode, we talk with Mr. Sid Byrne, a Gen-X Soldier who served as an infantry paratrooper and crossed over into the officer corps as a Special Operations logistician. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss being flies on-the-wall at pivotal (or whimsical) times in history.Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

Weapons away! On our third episode, we talk with Mr. Charles "Digger" Davis, a Gen-X fighter pilot who served in the Balkans and Iraq. In the Free Fire Area, Dan demonstrates a shameful lack of knowledge on America's longest running sitcom. D'oh!Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

Corpsman up! On our second episode, we talk with Mr. Bill Vurnakes, a Navy Corpsman who served in Vietnam. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the Die Hard movie series. Yippie kay yay!Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

In our inaugural episode, we have a discussion with Roger's father-in-law about his time as a Green Beret in Vietnam. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss what we're currently reading.Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/

Hi, we're Dan and Roger. We're lifelong best friends, both retired veterans, and we started a new show! We have a kitchen table-style discussion with other veterans about their military service. Pretty simple and always interesting. Please check out our trailer for details, subscribe, and give us a top rating. Thanks! https://www.TracerBurnout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TracerBurnout1776Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/user/TracerBurnoutFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553517092545Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracerburnout1776X: https://www.twitter.com/tracerburnout76LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tracer-burnout-llc/Music by The Mountain via Pixabay.https://tracerburnout.com/