Under the Net

First Sergeant Johnnie Fields is a guest "Under the Net" and talks about his deployment, time in MLRS units, and his current job as a JROTC instructor.

My good buddy from JBLM tells me about how he joined the military, life as an MP, and what the current conditions are serving as a Drill Sergeant.

Charlie Landis who was a great NCO, great leader, family man and a man of faith catch up and talk about our time as leaders. He gives some good advice with scriptures and tells an amazing story towards the end of the episode.

Catching up with Jaime Natividad and talking about the difference in leadership from back then to now. Good luck Jaime in your upcoming command!

A long time friend of mine talk about how he went from counter intelligence, to 13B, then FDC. We also throw in some nuggets on ways to self improve your life by making good choices.

Rhay tells me about his childhood, how he always knew he wanted to be a Marine and what it was like when he joined at the age of 17. OORAH!!

Linda Lopez tells me her view on how a Military spouse makes sacrifices and how she built her own team with her family to make things better during their time in the military.

My FDC NCO and I catch up after moving to other jobs for the Army and we talked about how much we learn or grow from the people we served with.

CPT Mac who is now in the Coast Guard tells me about his childhood, what West Point was like and what its like being a helicopter pilot.

Charlie Jaramillo tells me about the good and bad times he has experienced and how things changed for the better.

Rey Sanchez talks about how he misses the gunline, how successful he has become in the HR world, and what his plans are after the Army.

This episode is about how a man from Mexico crossed the border to later join the military. He is an Audie Murphy recipient, has a purple heart and was my Section Chief.

Chief Schwener (Gunny) gives me the run down on how his career started. He also tells me what it's like to be a recruiter in the old days and what to expect as a Warrant Officer.

Tonight's guest is mixed with a story and rant here and there about a NCO being misunderstood but takes full responsibility for his actions.

Catching up with Justin Duffield who was an NCO in my platoon at Fort Hood, TX and hearing how his life a as while being in the military and the few months he has been out of the military.

Two guys that served in the same units at different times finally met up and become like brothers when they serve together at an Actice Component/Reserve Component organization.

Talking with "The" Rear D Commander CPT Minor and learning more about his life outside our command time.

Taking a moment to talk to one of the guys from "On the Gunline" podcast and seeing what his life has been since we met at The Great Place "Fort Hood, TX."

A story of two young adults being resilient and staying strong in what they believed in to make a better life for themselves before, during, and after the military.

Chilling with my sister and talking about some of the memories we have had.

Two peers catching up over the years and seeing how our paths may have been different, but most of the skills that were learned remained the same.

Talking to my kids Godparents and hearing about the sacrifices his family has made with multiple deployments.

Talked to one of my high speed NCO's Derek Loggains and how his life is outside the military and hearing the special story how his family got bigger.

Talking about adversity with a great friend and hearing how to continue to be successful no matter what. Bonus listening to him sing a coulpe of songs on a Dave and Busters guitar.

In today's episode, Luis Machado and I talked about being a leader and how to build a team.

Mr. Allen Silva from the "Coach Silva" comes "Under the Net" to talk about Feeling Numb.

Tonight I was talking with an old friend "Theresa Jimenez" and hearing about her fight against breast cancer. She not only had to fight against this once but twice. So listen to her story and how see how she survived.

Two guys "Smoking and Joking" Under the Net.