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All comments and opinions are those of the individuals recorded; they do not reflect any official policy or position of the Department of Defense or U.S. government.Dr. Ben Zweibelson is an author, philosopher, and a retired Army Infantry Officer with multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ben lectures and publishes on military strategy, operational planning, design thinking, and war philosophy. His latest book, Reconceptualizing War, was released on April 30th. He has published two other books on the military design movement and innovation in defence applications. Ben earned the Army's Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Expert and Combat Infantryman's Badges, the Ranger Tab, and was awarded four Bronze Stars in combat. He resides in Colorado Springs with his wife and children. His hobbies include getting injured doing jiu-jitsu, snowboarding, and CrossFit.A magnum opus, a tour de force—Dr. Ben Zweibelson's latest book, Reconceptualizing War, is all of these and more. I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy, and it was a rich feast. If you've ever wondered what your favourite strategist, philosopher, or school of thought had to say about warfare, you're more than likely to find them in the pages of Reconceptualizing War. From Clausewitz to Kant, Tolstoy, Engels, Mao, the Futurists, Marcuse, or Deleuze and Guattari—and several dozen more—every time I wondered if a thinker was about to appear, there they were. I especially appreciated how Reconceptualizing War complemented the aims of my Hypervelocity podcast: going deeper to examine the philosophical underpinnings of conflict. The cover art goes hard too. Our conversation delves into the themes of reconceptualising war through various philosophical and theoretical lenses. Dr. Ben Zweibelson discusses the importance of social paradigms, the historical context of anti-fascism, and the evolution of ideological movements like Antifa. The dialogue also explores the theoretical connections between Kant, Clausewitz, and contemporary armed movements, as well as the implications of game theory and the future of warfare in the age of artificial intelligence.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Reconceptualizing War02:44 – Theoretical Foundations: Burrell, Morgan, and Rapoport10:48 – Kant, Clausewitz, and Contemporary Movements17:01 – Antifa: Historical Context and Modern Implications26:03 – Understanding War: Paradigms and Frameworks37:48 – Radical Structuralism and Omnism in Warfare47:49 – The Marxist Vision of Utopia50:15 – The Enduring Nature of War52:04 – Game Theory and Warfare57:57 – Complexity Science and the Afghan Conflict01:06:28 – Radical Structuralism and Revolutionary Success01:14:56 – Détente and Radical Structuralism01:21:47 – Interpretivism and the Limitations of DiagramsAll comments and opinions are those of the individuals recorded; they do not reflect any official policy or position of the Department of Defense or U.S. government.

The U.S. Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, and U.S. Army conducted a joint bilateral air assault exercise at an offsite landing zone March 17, 2025, at Twin Bridges Training Area, South Korea. The purpose of joint bilateral military exercises was to enhance interoperability, build relationships, share best practices, and strengthen defense cooperation between participating nations, improving their collective military capabilities. (DoD video by Ha Na Pong)

U.S. and Republic of Korea military forces conducted a joint air assault exercise at the Twin Bridge Training Complex near Paju, South Korea, March 11, 2025. Soldiers from the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division and the Republic of Korea Army's 1st Infantry Division secured a landing zone and established control. The landing enhanced interoperability and mission readiness for the alliance in support of defending the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Army Sgt. Rasmyyah Green)

In this engaging episode of 10x Your Team with Cam & Otis, Holden Lindblom shares his unique journey from military service as a Forward Observer to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Holden discusses the valuable lessons learned in the military, such as leadership, adaptability, and the ability to manage chaos, and how these skills have translated into his civilian career. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the importance of maintaining structure, and the role of innovation in business. Whether you're a veteran navigating your next steps or a leader seeking to enhance your team's performance, this episode offers insightful perspectives and practical advice.More About Holden:Holden's journey began with four years of dedicated service in the US Army as a Forward Observer, where he served alongside units such as the 173rd Airborne and 101st Air Assault. Following his honorable separation in 2015, Holden enrolled at Stanford University. During his tenure at Stanford, Holden's entrepreneurial spirit flourished. He co-founded a startup within the prestigious ZX Venture's incubator and later founded Picomart. Picomart became a venture capital-backed startup that revolutionized the accessibility of fresh, locally sourced produce through a cutting-edge smart-fridge kiosk, catering to apartment tenants around the clock. As an Entrepreneur in Residence at Context Ventures, a $30M early-stage venture fund, Holden explored and evaluated startup opportunities, supported portfolio companies, and contributed to the investment committee. This role led to the successful launch of VetraFi, a fintech platform addressing the unique financial needs of military service members and their families.#10xYourTeam #HoldenLindblom #10xYourTeam #MilitaryToEntrepreneur #Leadership #Adaptability #InnovationInBusiness #VeteranSuccess #Entrepreneurship #TransitioningVeterans #StructureAndInnovation #TeamPerformance #HoldenLindblom #Picomart #VetraFi #StanfordEntrepreneurChapters:Introduction and Holden's BackgroundChoosing a Military CareerTime: 00:00 - 05:00Description: Opening remarks and introduction of Holden Lindblom, discussing his military background and transition to entrepreneurship.Lessons from the MilitaryTime: 05:01 - 15:00Description: Holden shares his decision to join the military and the experiences that shaped his career as a Forward Observer.Transitioning to Civilian LifeTime: 15:01 - 25:00Description: Discussion on the leadership and adaptability skills gained in the military and their application in civilian life.Applying Structure to ChaosTime: 25:01 - 35:00Description: Insights into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from military to civilian roles.Innovation and EntrepreneurshipTime: 35:01 - 45:00Description: Exploring how military discipline and structure can be leveraged in business environments.Closing Thoughts and Key TakeawaysTime: 45:01 - 55:00Description: Holden discusses the role of innovation in his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of adaptability.Time: 55:01 - EndDescription: Final reflections on the discussion and key takeaways for listeners to apply in their own leadership and business strategies.Holden LindblomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holdenlindblom/Website: https://www.vetrafi.com/

//The Wire//2200Z December 3, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: MARTIAL LAW DECLARED IN SOUTH KOREA, PRESIDENT DEPLOYS MILITARY THROUGHOUT SEOUL BEFORE PARLIAMENT NULLIFIES ORDER. SYRIAN REBEL FORCES CAPTURE ALEPPO, PIVOT SOUTH TOWARD HAMA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Syria: Opposition forces have completely taken the city of Aleppo, which largely remains under the control of opposition forces comprising of HTS, ISIS, and various other smaller al-Qaeda splinter groups. Syrian governmental forces largely have offered little resistance to the advance, which has continued to push south toward Hama. Fighting has now reached the suburbs of Hama, where the Syrian Army and Russia have mounted varying levels of defense.Korean Peninsula: This morning President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law throughout South Korea and immediately ordered the suspension of Parliament and the deployment of military forces in Seoul. Immediately following this declaration, many events occurred in very short order. As military forces surrounded Parliament and entered the building with the goal of shutting down proceedings, legislators called an Emergency Session to conduct a snap vote to nullify the martial law declaration.While Members of Parliament were climbing over barricades and using other means to gain access to the main voting hall of the National Assembly Building, soldiers encircled the building, with a large complement of military and police taking up position at the main entrance on the south side of the building. A detachment of unidentified soldiers (likely a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) from the RoK Army Special Warfare Command) were observed breaching the exterior windows of the Assembly Building to gain entry as at least 3x UH-60 helicopters established an aerial presence over the structure (possibly intending to conduct an Air Assault to fast-rope soldiers onto the roof of the building, but more likely to provide transportation for other QRF elements that deployed to the Assembly complex).As armed soldiers were in the hallway outside the main chamber attempting to break through and/or bypass the barricades hastily constructed by Parliamentary staffers, the vote to nullify the martial law order passed unanimously, with 190 Members of Parliament who were able to vote supporting the reversal of the martial law declaration. Zero MPs voted to continue the state of martial law. Following the vote, the Speaker was able to convince the soldiers to depart from the building. A few minutes after the vote, military forces began withdrawing from the interior of the National Assembly Building, with most forces remaining in the vicinity while the details of command were being worked out.Per South Korean law, the vote to nullify the state of marital law does not actually do so in practice, President Yoon is still required to issue the stand-down order himself. The vote in Parliament merely forces the President to issue the recension order. Consequently, Parliament announced that they will not leave the building until the order is rescinded by Yoon. Though the initial confrontations have simmered down, President Yoon has not been seen or heard from since the order was issued around midnight, and military spokesmen have indicated that they will not fully stand down without the order from Yoon himself. A few moments ago, rumors indicated that Yoon may issue the order to withdraw tomorrow.However, several hours after the initial scuffle at the National Assembly Building, some reports suggested that military forces had indeed decided to follow their original orders as issued by President Yoon, which included arresting the leaders of Yoon's opposition movement in Parliament: Lee Jae-myung, Han Dong-hoon, and Woo Won-sik. Earlier in the day, Lee Jae-myung had filmed himself stating that President Yoon was no longer President due to his actions. At the moment it is not clear

Air Cavalry was a new tactic employed during the Vietnam War. Jack List participated in those early days of air assault, including seeing action in the Ia Drang Valley, made famous in the movie “We Were Soldiers”. Jack served 30 years, 11 months and 25 days in the Army, retiring at the rank of Command Sergeant Major.   Jack was born in Germany and his father served in the German Army during World War II.  During his first tour in Vietnam he was notified by his grandmother that he had been drafted into the German Army! Jack was assigned to the 11th Air Assault “Test” Division that was evaluating the Air Assault concept. Jack would eventually serve as a Crew Chief with the newly minted 1st Air Cavalry. He became responsible for a UH-1 “Huey”.  Jack flew as a door gunner on missions and then had to patch up the aircraft upon return to base. The 1st Air Cavalry was based at Camp Radcliff, An Khe'. At the time it was the largest helicopter base in the world with more than 400 helicopters. On his first mission they launched 110 helicopters to support a Special Forces camp. “The thing that scared me the most was not the enemy shooting at us, it was potential for midair collisions.” The scenes at LZ X-Ray depicted in “We Were Soldiers” were just a small part of the larger Pleiku campaign. At LZ-Albany, further north in the Ia Drang valley, our troops suffered a 50% casualty rate. Jack described one of his missions where 5 of the 10 persons on board were wounded upon approach to the landing zone. He says he has no idea how he completed two tours without being wounded himself. His pilot trained other crew members so they would know the basics in case they had to fly the helicopter. Jack says that Sergeant Major Basil Plumley was an excellent leader and always had his troops well squared away. Col. Hal Moore went back into both LZ X-Ray and LZ Albany to retrieve remains.

This week Saul and Patrick discuss the startling Ukrainian decision to unleash a wave of missiles on Moscow in the biggest air assault on the Russian capital to date. It's a significant escalation on Kyiv's part and they will be asking what it means and was it a wise move. They also look at the latest diplomatic developments, with pressure further increasing from Ukraine to allow the use of western donated missiles deeper into Russian territory. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest for this episode has been on Active Duty for over 34 years, with much of that spent in Special Operations, and he's still scoring 600s on his ACFTs. Our wide ranging conversation covers everything from how he's maintained a high level of physical performance across his long career to the role that physicality plays in developing young leaders. We even dig into ideas for improving the health and fitness culture across our country. Lieutenant General Steve Gilland commissioned into the United States Army upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1990. As an Infantry Officer, he served in a variety of tactical assignments in Air Assault, Armor, Mechanized Infantry, Ranger, and Special Operations units. He has served in the 24th Infantry Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the United States Army Special Operations Command, the 1st Cavalry Division, the 101st Airborne Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, the III Armored Corps, and the United States Military Academy. Lieutenant General Gilland has commanded at every level up to Division and participated in numerous operational deployments to the Middle East, Africa, and Afghanistan. Prior to assuming duties as USMA's 61st Superintendent, he served as the Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of III Armored Corps, Fort Hood (known as Fort Cavazos since 2023), Texas. Lieutenant General Gilland holds a Master's Degree in Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Force Command and Staff College. He has the long list of awards you would expect, plus he has earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and - notably less common than the rest - the Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Badge. Lieutenant General Gilland has been happily married to his West Point classmate Betsy, for more than 33 years. Team Gilland are the proud parents of three children.

Russia launches its largest air assault against Ukraine since the war began, targeting critical infrastructure in the country. And the Department of Justice is appealing a judge's decision last month to toss out former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

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After serving over 20 years in the United States Army, Robin's new mission is to uplift people, organizations, and communities through humor. Robin began her military career as an enlisted Soldier in the Ohio National Guard before earning her commission as an active-duty officer through The Ohio State University ROTC program. Her career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, commanding at both the Company and Battalion levels, serving as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and working in the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Secretary of the Army. Her awards and decorations include the Airborne, Air Assault, and Pathfinder badges, three Bronze Stars, and the Defense Meritorious Service medal. A Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Robin teaches "Problem Framing Through Humor" at the Institute for Defense & Business at Duke University. As a TEDx Speaker, she has addressed hundreds of audiences on using humor to enhance psychological performance and wellness. Featured on USA Today, ABC, CBS, VET TV, and Fox, Robin is an international touring comedian and speaker renowned for her relatable comedy and expertise in applying humor for leader development and suicide prevention. To request more information or to book Robin as a speaker or comic at your next event, please utilize the form at the bottom of this page or email robin@bestmedicinebrigade.com.

Andrew Gluyas joined Racing Pulse after Air Assault's win in the Port Adelaide Guineas and told us the plans for what's next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the forty-sixth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by LTC Mason Thornal, the Battalion Commander of 1-509th IN (OPFOR) on behalf of the Commander of Operations Group.  Today's guest is the Brigade Commander for 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), COL James Stultz.   The 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), which was activated on 1 July 1941 at Ft. Benning (now Ft. Moore), GA. The IBCT draws its infantry battalions primarily from the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “Strike,” but commonly called “Five oh Duece,” and the motto of “Strike.” (The rest of the motto is “I fight where I am told, and win where I fight.”) They are easily identified by the black heart patches on their helmets dating back to preparation for the invasion of France in World War II and have been known by the enemy as the “Black Hearts Brigade.”   In this episode we discuss how leaders should prepare for large scale combat operations from an air assault perspective. Specifically, we discuss how the brigade with division assets was able to conduct the first large-scale, long-range air assault for nearly thirty years. Strike was able to lift an entire infantry battalion and various enablers simultaneously. The air assault task force then flew over seven hundred miles, utilizing several forward arming and refueling points (FARPs) before arriving at their area of operation.   Additionally, we look at how commanders and their staffs build training plans, standard operating procedures, and conduct countless rehearsals, staff exercises, and various field problems in preparation for conducting effective air assaults under combat conditions.   Part of S02 “If I Would Have Only Known” series.   Don't forget to check-out the 101st Airborne Division's social media pages for more information on large-scale, long-range air assaults, their handles are ‘101st Airborne' on Facebook, ‘101stAASLTDIV' on X, and ‘101stabndivaa' on Instagram.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

On this episode of Beyond the Horizon, we sit down with MSgt Steven Snyder from the 178th's Security Forces Squadron to discuss he's recent completion of Air Assault School, also known as the 10-toughest days in the ARMY.

This week's episode has a little bit of everything. The role of team sports in the military, lessons in leadership, how to stay injury free through a career in the infantry, and the challenges of balancing two careers and family responsibilities in a dual military marriage. Our guest has, on top of his successful Army career, played a key role in leading the All Army Rugby team to a decade of dominance in the Armed Forces Rugby Championship. COL Nate Conkey is a current United States Army War College Fellow studying at Columbia University and most recently served as the Regimental Tactical Officer for the First Regiment of the United States Corps of Cadets at West Point, NY. He commissioned into the Infantry in 2000 after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He also holds a Master of Arts in Physical Education from Columbia University's Teacher's College. COL Conkey's infantry career has taken him from the 2nd infantry division at JBLM to the 101st at Ft Campbell to teaching at West Point's Department of Physical Education to the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft Hood, back to JBLM for multiple field grade assignments and a stint as the 1st Corps Commander's Liaison Officer to United States Army Pacific from Fort Shafter, Hawaii. He returned to JBLM as the Battalion Commander for 2-357 IN of 189th INF BDE, and then most recently served as the Professor of Military Science for Auburn University Army ROTC program in Auburn, AL. He has been selected as the next Commandant of the United States Military Academy Preparatory School beginning in Summer 2024. COL Conkey's deployments include as a Rifle Company Commander to Kirkuk, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and as a Future Plans Officer with the 1st CAV DIV to Bagram, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His list of awards is long, but highlights include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Ranger Tab, Airborne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, and both the Combat and Expert Infantryman's Badges. He was the Army's Athlete of the Year in 2014. He is married to COL Kate Conkey, an Academy Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership and they have three kids together. If you want to read the article on navigating a career as a dual military couple by Nate and Kate Conkey, you can find it here.

102623 Air Assault Rages, UN Veto, Reporter Killed in Gaza, Speaker elected, NYC Gaza Protests by The News with Paul DeRienzo

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What does July 4th mean to a fledgling nation and what kinds of people made such a nation possible? Learn about Mark Manson's book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and how his superhero the Disappointment Panda helps us see ourselves against a stark backdrop, the life of the soldier as she finishes Air Assault training.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Russia Ukraine War - Kyiv attack.

Nick Barringer is an expert on nutrition and performance for the tactical athlete. Nick Barringer currently serves as the Program Director for the Army-Baylor University Master's Program in Nutrition. Barringer has a Doctorate degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and received his undergraduate degree in dietetics from the University of Georgia. Barringer previously served as an assistant professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point and as the Regimental Nutritionist and as a member of the Ranger Athlete Warrior (RAW) program at the 75th Ranger Regiment. Nick has gone through physically demanding courses such as Ranger School, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE), Airborne, Air Assault as well as having deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. In this episode we discuss:What tactical athletes do to maximize their performance.The best ways to design your macronutrients plan.How much does hydration affect performance?The supplements everyone should be taking.This episode is brought to you by LMNT, House of Macadamias, 1stPhorm, Inside TrackerFollow NickMentioned in this episode:Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyonGet 20% off your first orderhttps://houseofmacadamias.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyon

Retired Major Donny Bigham served 27 years of service to the Nation in the Marine Corps and the US Army. He is humbled to have served in almost every position within the composite of an Infantry Rifle Company (Enlisted and Officer) and deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen (greater than 45 months). Major Bigham was honored to be the First ever Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Army (Conventional Forces) for the past six years while in uniform. He was instrumental in being part of the team that changed the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years and co-authoring the Occupational Performance Assessment Test for initial screening of future Soldiers. He designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) at Fort Jackson and Fort Benning, emphasizing true strength, mobility, and speed to increase lethality and survivability across six pillars for the Warrior! Lastly, the TAP-C is the first-ever center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion designed under his tenure. He was recognized as the 2017 TSAC-Facilitator of the Year (Strength Coach). Also, Major Bigham was awarded the 2016 Army Male Athlete of the Year. He is a 2x IPF World Champion in Raw Powerlifting and the current drug tested IPF World Record Holder in the Squat. Currently, Major Bigham is a Ph.D. student at Rocky Mountain University pursuing a terminal degree in Human Sport and Performance.Major Bigham's military awards and schools include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge, and Expert infantryman Badge. His strength coaching credentials include NSCA RSCC, CSCS, *D, TSAC-F, *D, RPR, USAW 1, FMS 1 & 2, TRX 1 & 2, Kfit 1 & 2. In addition to his military service, Major Bigham has also served as Head Strength Coach for North Western High School, Youth Pastor, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, High School Teacher (Math & Science), Head Varsity Baseball Coach, and Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C.

There is a lot more to being a Paratrooper than jumping out of a plane, Master Corporal Nataniel Bergeron Sénécal can attest to that. He is an instructor and jump master with the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment. In this episode he gives insight into the world of a Paratrooper - the training, equipment, tactics, techniques, and more. You may also be surprised by who can be a Paratrooper. **Spoiler alert** It's not only for members of the Infantry.Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.caMeet our host Captain Adam Orton:  Bio | VideoConnect with the Canadian Army on social media:Facebook  | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeVisit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.Copyright Information© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2023

Dr Aia Mohamed who's Father has been trying to flee Sudan, Dr Patrick Bury, Defence and security expert at the University of Bath and former captain in Britain's '16 Air Assault'

This edition features stories on the president of Afghanistan approving a new security initiative in which the Afghan government is hiring and arming local villagers in Marjah and throughout Helmand province giving them the capability of defending themselves from the Taliban and the 101st Airborne Company in eastern Afghanistan conducting an air assault search for weapons caches and insurgents. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.

Army Sergeant Majors strive to do their best to provide Soldiers with what they need to complete the mission. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what a group of Sergeant Majors are doing to make a difference. Includes sound bites from Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, Combined Joint Task Force 101, Command Sgt. Maj., Staff Sgt. Mary Crawford, Bravo Company, 436, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault.

Ian Inman's story is one of triumph over adversity, a testament to the human spirit and the power of faith. Growing up, Ian faced significant challenges as he struggled to escape the destructive influence of an alcoholic mother. In search of a way out, he dropped out of high school his junior year, a decision that would shape his life in unexpected ways.​ For three years, Ian gave himself over to a life of partying, drinking, and drugs. A path that ultimately led him to burn out and to reassess his priorities. Determined to turn his life around, he made the difficult decision to go back to school and earn his high school diploma at the age of 20. Soon after, he joined the US Army, where he discovered a passion for excellence and a drive to succeed as a way to make up for the life he previously lived.​ Over the course of his military career, Ian distinguished himself as a warrior and a leader, winning five Best Warrior Competitions and two Special Forces Commando Competitions. He completed the coveted US Army Airborne and Air Assault Schools, and deployed across Africa, Afghanistan, and Europe, supporting missions across the globe. His accomplishments earned him a reputation as one of the most talented and capable soldiers in his unit, and his dedication to service and excellence inspired those who served alongside him. He did all of this all while battling a divorce, suicide, and renouncing his faith to become agnostic.​ Shortly after conquering his military career, Ian embarked on a new journey as an entrepreneur, founding a marketing agency that nearly allowed him to buy out of his military contract. However, his desire for fame and power led him down a path of self-destruction, and he lost everything he had worked for. Now he was on the verge of medical separation after 10 years of service for deployment related injuries. Without a backup plan and a second divorce on the way, he spent 2 straight years not being able to drive, in the hospital weekly, not being able to be exposed to the environment, and fighting a brutal health battle which almost claimed his life on multiple occasions.​ It wasn't until Ian reclaimed a genuine relationship with Jesus again that he was able to turn his life around and begin a new journey of helping others. Today, he is a renowned speaker, author, business developer, coach and investor, whose principles of revenue generation and sustainable growth are built to withstand the test of time. He draws upon his own experiences to provide a roadmap for others looking to find success in their entrepreneurial journey.​ Ian's transformational journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of faith. Guided by his passion for excellence and his unwavering commitment to Christian values, Ian is driven to create a legacy of impact and success, one that will inspire and uplift generations to come. 5x Best Warrior Competition Winner 2x Special Forces Commando Competition Winner Airborne, Air Assault, SERE, SEMA, Recruiter, & Geospatial Intelligence Staff Sergeant Deployed across Africa & Afghanistan while also supporting missions in North America, South America, and Europe Special Operations Enabler for 2/10th Special Forces Group and Non-Rated Crew Member for the 204th Military Intelligence (Aerial Reconnaissance) Battalion Top 20 US Army Recruiter out of 15k+ people and top 10 Army Recruiting Station out of 3,500+ in the U.S.A. @theianinman @OperationLifeHQ | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

Retired Major Donny Bigham served 27 years of service to our Nation in the Marine Corps and the US Army with deployments to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen. He was the First ever Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Army (Conventional Forces) for the past six years while in uniform. Instrumental in being part of the team that changed the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years and co-authoring the Occupational Performance Assessment Test for initial screening of future Soldiers. Donny designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) at Fort Jackson and Fort Benning, emphasizing true strength, mobility, and speed to increase lethality and survivability across six pillars for the Warrior! Lastly, the TAP-C is the first-ever center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion designed under his tenure. Donny was recognized as the 2017 TSAC-Facilitator of the Year (Strength Coach) and also awarded the 2016 Army Male Athlete of the Year. He is a 2x IPF World Champion in Raw Powerlifting and the current drug tested IPF World Record Holder in the Squat. He is currently a Ph.D. student at Rocky Mountain University pursuing a terminal degree in Human Sport and Performance.IG: @onetimepowerliftingMilitary Awards and Schools: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge, and Expert infantryman Badge.Strength Coaching Credentials: NSCA RSCC, CSCS, *D, TSAC-F, *D, RPR, USAW 1, FMS 1 & 2, TRX 1 & 2, Kfit 1 & 2He is also the Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C. and programs alongside Sorinex on the TrainHeroic Platform, and Educates in partnership with Kabuki Strength.Mentions on PodcastBreath Belt: Code: EDGES20thebreathbelt.comSorinex Tactical App: STATP https://www.sorinex.com/pages/statpMTN TOUGH + APPhttps://mtntough.comKabuki Strength Educationhttps://www.kabukieducation.com(Time stamps + 1:45)1:34 Lean forward in the foxhole3:10 If you don't understand the brain, you'll miss the mark8:00 Effecting Human Performance in the Army, Changing Army PT test9:00 Energy Systems for Military, Barriers to Implement Systems17:40 Military Opportunities in Military22:30 Military Guys Different, Athletes Given too much potential, Having guys that are coachable25:55 Powerlifting, 2x World Champion & World Record27:30 Donny's Philosophy. Faith, Use what you have, because God will take them away29:20 Pursue God, Bible lesson, Following the Cloud, Pushing us towards the promiseland31:30 God and Proximity (33:18)33:30 Helping or hurting, gifts, your responsibility to pursue36:30 Why listen to God? What was your purpose to be deployed40:10 Sorinex Tactical app, Go Wheel & Mountain Tough41:20 What seperates the app from others?41:40 Assessment built in, specificity, demo42:00 Rower 2k in 8 min, elite VO2 63043:12 The importance of getting assessed before the program44:30 Learned by working with thousands, need to be efficient45:50 Baseline Strength47:30 Best advice to recovery and train optimally, programmed recovery and specificity48:15 Hot and Cold therapy50:00 Doesn't set anything before 9am, 10 hours of sleep non-negotiable50:30 Massage therapist, yoga51:20 Breath Belt56:57 Cold arm exposure experiment on soldiers

This week in the studio a guest who joined the US Army Reserves while still in High School as a Medic. He was then accepted into the United States Military Academy at WestPoint, where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He then was selected for the Infantry Branch where he quickly completed Ranger, Airborne, and Air Assault school. His first deployment while being assigned with the 1st Infantry Division was to Kandahar Afghanistan. After returning and wanting more from his career my guest attended and passed the Special Forces Assessment and Qualifications courses, following those quickly with Pathfinder, SERE, and Russian Language school. He was deployed twice more to Afghanistan but now as a Green Beret. This guest has also worked missions in East Africa after which he chose to end his military life. While transitioning from the military my guest and his business partner built and amazing Taproom and Craft Beer Experience that is known as Hatchet Brewing. He's here to tell the good, the bad, and the ugly of combat, transition, and brewing the best craft beer in the world. Please welcome Greg Walker…..

Sylwester Winiarski was a member of the Polish Airborne and Air Assault forces and a member of their emergency rescue team and recce platoon. He has worked as a civilian paramedic in Kandahar for the UN and has most recently been involved with training Ukrainians in PFC and Chemical weapons medical procedures. He is an author and advocate of promoting mental health awareness, where he works with others providing counselling services for PTSD.

Robin and I have known each other for years. I met her a few years back as she was initially transitioning out of the Army. At that time, Robin was just starting her comedy career, but it was clear in just those first few times meeting her, she had a gift for making others laugh and was going to go so far. She's now not only showing the world what a successful post-military transition can be, but she is using this skill to demonstrate how laughter can help us in our darkest periods. And she is an Ohio State buckeye like me! In 1994, Robin enlisted in the Ohio National Guard and served as a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist.  She was later commissioned through THE Ohio State University ROTC program as a Quartermaster Officer.  Robin's career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, Company Commander, A Co, 603rd ASB, 3d Combat Aviation Brigade, 3d Infantry Division;  Support Operations Officer, 3d Cavalry Regiment; Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Battalion Commander, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division; and Employment Director, Soldier For Life.  Her awards and decorations include the Airborne, Air Assault, and Pathfinder badges, three Bronze stars,  and the Defense Meritorious Service medal. Robin's new mission is to heal people, organizations, and communities through humor.  She created Best Medicine Brigade to give veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities and heal people with humor.  Robin's passion is the applied and therapeutic use of humor for mental health which is why she also facilitates HEAL*ARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans.  She is a Level 2 Certified Humor Professional with the Association For Applied and Therapeutic Humor and a comedy boot camp instructor for Armed Services Arts Partnership. She has been featured on USA Today, ABC, and Fox.  Voted as Charleston's Best Comic of 2022,  Robin is currently on tour and has performed at Carolines on Broadway, Atlanta Comedy Theater, Charlotte Comedy Zone, Bricktown Comedy Club, Louisville Comedy Club, and for corporate audiences all over the country.  Find Robin here https://bestmedicinebrigade.com/Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

It is Warrior Wednesday! We have an amazing chat in store for you. The MisFitNation had the honor of having an amazing team come and share their story journey with us.     John grew up in good ol' Iowa and joined the Army after failing out of community college. He served multiple combat tours as an Infantry Squad Leader in the 101st Airborne Division. He earned his bachelor's in history from St. Joseph's College and his master's in education from Harvard. Check him out here: https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/   This is a chat you will not want to miss. Enjoy episode 208 of The MisFitNation!     All of our latest episodes and videos can be found here:   https://www.themisfitnation.com   This episode   YouTube: https://youtu.be/oYN8xg050ko   #Author #Veteran #SVA #Harvard #101st   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan S. Knitowski is President, CEO and Co-Founder of Phunware. He is a successful serial entrepreneur with multiple exits over a 15 year period to companies including Cisco Systems. He is a 2014 Finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for Central Texas and has been a Founder, Executive, Angel Investor and Fund Manager throughout his career in the private sector after serving in the United States Army as an Airborne, Air Assault and Ranger qualified Captain in the Corps of Engineers.Alan walks through his distinguished career that started in the military before becoming a serial entrepreneur in the private sector. He details the story behind Phunware's founding and their early use of SPACs before taking the company public. Finally, he discusses Phunware's early blockchain and crypto integration, the transformative role the technology plays in reclaiming personal ID digital ownership and what it means for a mobile-first society.——————————————————————Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://www.salt.org/Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci. Developed, created and produced by SALT Venture Group, LLC.

To win any war in these current times you need superior air power. In this inspiring message, Ps. Jon relates this to spiritual warfare and the need to control the air. We have been given power over the enemy, but we need to exercise it.

To win any war in these current times you need superior air power. In this inspiring message, Ps. Jon relates this to spiritual warfare and the need to control the air. We have been given power over the enemy, but we need to exercise it.

Dr. Peter Heitman is a Captain and Dentist for the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division. Dr. Peter has had an interesting path through dentistry and the army so we brought him on to share some experiences and discuss how your dental health plays an important role in your overall wellbeing. Dr. Peter brings a ton of value in this podcast and we are excited to share it with all of you.  Topics Discussed Include: Military Dentistry Cam and Peter riffin on their experiences in military Dr Peter's favorite tooth paste Managing stress General tips and tricks for healthier teeth How dental health impacts overall health www.menshealthunscripted.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menshealthunscripted/support

Get a sneak peak at one of the most prestigious schools in the U.S. Army; Air Assault! Capt. Carr speaks with course instructors to gain insights and tips on the course. Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Training Division, G-3 or Army National Guard. The views and opinions of the authors/guests expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army, Department of Defense or the United States Government and shall not be used for endorsement or advertising purposes. No, Army National Guard, U.S. ARMY or DoD ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, party, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The mention of companies or parties by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

Clayton Hinchman was Founder, President and CEO of USi. USi was acquired by Ignite in 2016. After working for Ignite as Chief Marketing Officer for three years Clayton took over as the President and COO of SPS. SPS is a global aviation and ground systems logistics company primarily supporting Department of Defense readiness efforts. Clayton Hinchman served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. He medically retired as a Captain due to wounds sustained during an improvised explosive attack while conducting a night raid to kill or capture Al Qaeda in Iraq. After serving in the military, Clayton worked for the Joint IED Defeat Organization and with various non-profit organizations in Washington, DC. Clayton is an ambassador to the Vail Veterans Program and a past board member to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. During his Army career, he was assigned to 10th Mountain Division and Special Operations Task Force 17. He earned his Airborne and Air Assault wings, and also graduated as the Honor Graduate from the US Army Ranger School. His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. Clayton earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Masters from Georgetown University, continuing executive education at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program at Babson College.

Clayton Hinchman was Founder, President and CEO of USi. USi was acquired by Ignite in 2016. After working for Ignite as Chief Marketing Officer for three years Clayton took over as the President and COO of SPS. SPS is a global aviation and ground systems logistics company primarily supporting Department of Defense readiness efforts. Clayton Hinchman served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. He medically retired as a Captain due to wounds sustained during an improvised explosive attack while conducting a night raid to kill or capture Al Qaeda in Iraq. After serving in the military, Clayton worked for the Joint IED Defeat Organization and with various non-profit organizations in Washington, DC. Clayton is an ambassador to the Vail Veterans Program and a past board member to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. During his Army career, he was assigned to 10th Mountain Division and Special Operations Task Force 17. He earned his Airborne and Air Assault wings, and also graduated as the Honor Graduate from the US Army Ranger School. His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. Clayton earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Masters from Georgetown University, continuing executive education at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program at Babson College.

Colonel (Retired) Jason Blevins is a proven, combat-tested leader who served for 25 years in the US Army as a Combined Arms Aviation Officer, leading Soldiers, complex military operations, and programmatic initiatives within the Army. Born in Wurzburg, Germany, Jason is the son of a Vietnam era Army officer and UH-1 pilot. He graduated from Victoria High School in Victoria, Texas in 1990, later graduating as a distinguished military graduate of Texas A&M University in 1994. Jason's extensive Army career spanned tactical and operational level positions and combat proven leadership from platoon leader to brigade task force commander in some of the Army's most elite divisional units including the 82ndAirborne Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, the 101st Airborne Division, and the 1st Cavalry Division. Jason's professional military education includes distinguished graduate of both the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in 2008, and the US Army War College in 2016. Jason deployed to Iraq in 2003-2004, Afghanistan in 2006, 2009, 2013, and 2017, where he led an advise and assist task force in Jalalabad. Jason's command experience includes Alpha Company, 9th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment; 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment; and Task Force Leopard Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. Jason served as the Director of the US Army Aviation Operational Test Directorate in his final Army assignment. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Army in June 2019, Jason initially worked for Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, and currently DelMar Aerospace Corporation. Most recently, Jason opened an in-home senior care business, Seniors Helping Seniors of Northwest Houston. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University, and master's degrees in Military Operational Arts and Sciences, and Master of Strategic Studies. His military education includes the Aviation Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the UH-60 Instructor Pilot Course, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the U.S. Air Force Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. Jason is a Master rated Army Aviator with over 2,700 flight hours, including over 1,000 hours in combat. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster), the Air Medal for Valor, the Air Medal (with numeral 7), the Meritorious Service Medal (6th Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), and the Combat Action, Master Army Aviator, Senior Parachutist, and Air Assault badges. Jason lives in Tomball, TX with his wife, Camille. They have four children: Madison (22), Jake (21), Luke (18), and Dani (9).

The war in Ukraine is revealing the vulnerability of attack helicopters to man-portable air-defense systems. Defense analyst Sash Tusa joins Aviation Week editors to discuss options that the U.S. Army will consider at its EDGE 22 exercise, how manufacturers could protect future rotorcraft and whether those ideas make sense.

Author/military veteran Aurea Franklin talks about her latest book “Silent Freedom” detailing her service in Iraq, love, loss, and examines life at war from a woman's perspective and her faith allows her to deal with difficulties of battle, survival and combat, plus offers keen insight into a woman's experience in a war zone and the unique challenges they face! Aurea also served in the 101stAirborne Division and in Air Assault, received two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service in a combat zone, holds 3 Master's Degrees and a lifetime member of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) previously serving as chairwoman of FAPAC's Mentoring program! Checkout the amazing book from Aurea Franklin at www.silentfreedom101st.comtoday! #aureafranklin #author #military #iraq #afghanistan #silentfreedom #101stairbornedivision #bronzestar #FAPAC #federalasianpacificamericancouncil #chairwoman #war #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagneraureafranklin #themikewagnershowaureafranklin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Author/military veteran Aurea Franklin talks about her latest book “Silent Freedom” detailing her service in Iraq, love, loss, and examines life at war from a woman's perspective and her faith allows her to deal with difficulties of battle, survival and combat, plus offers keen insight into a woman's experience in a war zone and the unique challenges they face! Aurea also served in the 101stAirborne Division and in Air Assault, received two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service in a combat zone, holds 3 Master's Degrees and a lifetime member of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) previously serving as chairwoman of FAPAC's Mentoring program! Checkout the amazing book from Aurea Franklin at www.silentfreedom101st.comtoday! #aureafranklin #author #military #iraq #afghanistan #silentfreedom #101stairbornedivision #bronzestar #FAPAC #federalasianpacificamericancouncil #chairwoman #war #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagneraureafranklin #themikewagnershowaureafranklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Cartoon Artist David Gorden talks about art and creativity through the eyes and the mind of a cartoonist. David is a creator, writer, and sequential artist who specializes in the creation of intellectual properties. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, he fell in love with art, particularly visual storytelling, at a young age. He began making his own comic strips and submitting them to the Post-Dispatch, at the age of 8. The Post very graciously turned David down; with the editor at the time sending him a rejection letter that encouraged him to continue to pursue his dream of becoming a cartoonist. David went on to become a professional graphic artist and cartoonist and was a founding member of legendary St. Louis art crews Air Assault and later Mach One. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/koolkard/support

Daniel Gade enlisted in the Army in 1992 and deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom as a company commander in August 2004. He was wounded by enemy fire twice and decorated for valor; the second wounding resulted in the amputation of his entire right leg. After retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2017, he accepted a political appointment as a Senior Advisor at the US Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS). In 2019, he ran unsuccessfully for United States Senate in Virginia, but garnered more votes than any Republican candidate in Virginia history. Daniel's military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Presidential Service Badge, and both Airborne and Air Assault wings. He and his family reside in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Daniel's book Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy Is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer explores the ways in which the VA Healthcare System creates incentives for veterans to stay sick and poor.   

Shownotes:(0:01) Highlights of the episode(0:01)- A lot of what we do is to be like someone we admire or individuals we admire, and that's what prompted that decision.(0:10)- There are very, very bright people in the world who don't see it at all the same way that I do, or that many in uniform way.(0:17)- People who don't seem to see the world the same way you do can still be exceedingly bright, and exceedingly well informed.(0:25)- Cyberspace is a new entire domain of warfare without question.(1:01) A brief introduction to  General David Petraeus General Petraeus, has served in the US military for 37 years, including tours in cold war Europe, United States, Central America, Heidi, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the greater Middle East. He culminated his military service with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat, including command of the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault during the fight to Baghdad, and the first year in Iraq multinational security transition command Iraq over 15 subsequent months multinational forces Iraq during the surge from February 2007, to September 2008. US Central Command from 2008 to 2010, and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2011. General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the US Military Academy, subsequently earned a Ph.D. from Princeton University, and has held academic appointments at six universities. He has received numerous US military State Department, NATO, and UN medals, including four Defence Distinguished Service Medals, the Bronze Star Medal for valor, and the Combat Action Badge and he has been decorated by 13 foreign countries. Following his service in the military, General Petraeus served as the director of the CIA, leading the agency through a period that saw significant achievements in the global counterterrorism effort, development of a strategic plan for the agency, and an initiative to increase worldwide human intelligence coverage. General Petraeus joined KKR in June, June 2013, as chairman of the KKR Global Institute, he went on to become a partner at KKR in December 2014. The Global Institute supports the KKR investment process and KKR portfolio companies with analysis of geopolitical macroeconomic, environmental, social, and governance issues. General Petraeus is also a member of the board of directors at successful companies like optive and onestream. General Petraeus is also a successful venture capitalist himself, a visiting fellow at Yale University's Jackson center, and an honorary professor of international security at the University of Birmingham, England. (3:44) Question 1 -Can you just recall a few incidents which may have had a significant impact on you, the direction of your career, any mentor you met, any meetings, chance meetings that you had?(4:03) General David Petraeus talks about what inspired him to join the military, and shares stories that profoundly affected his life. He shares his experiences of working with people who had different opinions than him, and how that opened up his perspective.He also shares the incident of him getting shot.(18:25) Question 2-Going into combat going into the rSupport the show (https://tetranoodle.com)

Russ and Andy have heard your feedback on the podcast and this week they discuss what you have to say. Next, it went from spring to summer overnight and Memorial Day Weekend is around the corner. Check out the grand reopening of Smith Lake to celebrate. Then, Russ and Andy talk about Memorial Day and how it differs from the other military holidays. Lastly, you'll get to hear from Corporal Emmett Metcalf, an outstanding Paratrooper who's completed some of the Army's toughest schools in his first two years serving.  Instagram@2bct82ndTwitter @2BCT_FALCONSFacebookFalconBrigadeGmail2bctfalcons@gmail.com

Today on the Daru Strong Podcast we welcome John Hollier. John is the owner and mind behind all that is American Barbell Club. John served in the Army from 2008-2014 as an Infantryman with 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. As a testament to his endless work ethic, he made the grade/rank of E-5/SGT in 29 months from the day he joined. During his time in the Army, he completed Airborne and Air Assault schools and earned a combat infantry badge in Afghanistan, 2010.  After being injured in Afghanistan, he spent a year at the Warrior Transition Unit recovering, until his eventual discharge. John is now a Wounded Warrior Project Alumni. He has also completed the Tactical Athlete Program developed by the Neuromuscular Research Lab at the University of Pittsburgh. He has trained over one hundred clients between powerlifting, tactical athlete training, and personal training. Visit his site