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Welcome to Hot Topics! In this compelling episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow is joined by returning guest Dr. George Maurer, as they navigate the complex landscape of conservative Republicanism in the post-Donald Trump era. Together, they unpack what it truly means to identify as a conservative Republican, exploring the challenges and nuances tied to this political identity.Dr. Maurer shares his personal experiences, shedding light on how conservatives are often perceived and treated in today's politically charged environment. He emphasizes the core values that define conservatism—individual liberty, free markets, and limited government—while contrasting them with the perspectives of their liberal counterparts. The conversation also touches on the often-misunderstood nature of conservative beliefs and the unfair stereotypes that persist.Listeners will gain insights into Dr. Maurer's feelings of isolation and the risks he faces for his political views, including the impact on his career and personal safety. Yet, despite these challenges, he advocates for respectful dialogue and tolerance, stressing the importance of open conversations in bridging political divides.Tune in for an informative and explorative discussion that not only illuminates the intricacies of conservative Republican identity but also reflects on its significance in shaping today's political discourse. Join us for an enlightening exploration of the values, challenges, and realities faced by conservatives in a divided society.Who is Dr. George Maurer?Dr. Maurer is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He's a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He also served in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room alongside all major news organizations. He's interviewed top defense officials such as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, as well as rock stars like Sammy Hagar and Pat Benatar. During his career, he covered a wide range of major events, such as the first military tribunals of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Super Bowl XLII.You can find Dr. Maurer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558416817877You can purchase his book, "Critical Race Theory in Your School: How to Fight Back," on Amazon: https://a.co/d/a1AbW2GWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/7dA1aBRd_UkRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33269282/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowFollow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/534571/widgets/61fc686d8d6665.90336120.htmlCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support Original date of episode: August 5, 2024

Welcome to Hot Topics! Host Gabrielle Crichlow and guest Dr. George Maurer engage in a deep exploration of critical race theory (CRT), examining its foundations and implications in the context of education and systemic racism. Dr. Maurer presents a bold viewpoint, claiming that CRT serves as a Marxist ideology that seeks to dismantle Western societal structures, including capitalism and the nuclear family.He expresses concerns about the "psychology of shame" that CRT may impose in educational settings, arguing that it fosters division among students of different races. Dr. Maurer warns that CRT is often disguised as "ethnic studies," leading to its controversial implementation in schools.Contrastingly, he advocates for teaching history in a factual and age-appropriate manner, focusing on the complexities of slavery and racism without promoting feelings of shame. Dr. Maurer stresses the need to empower marginalized students with pride and self-confidence rather than a narrative that suggests the system is inherently rigged against them.The conversation also addresses significant societal issues such as the achievement gap, police brutality, and mass incarceration, with Dr. Maurer calling for a more nuanced and evidence-based discussion. This episode encapsulates the polarized debates surrounding race, education, and social justice, encouraging listeners to consider various perspectives on these critical topics.Who is Dr. George Maurer?Dr. Maurer is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He's a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He also served in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room alongside all major news organizations. He's interviewed top defense officials such as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, as well as rock stars like Sammy Hagar and Pat Benatar. During his career, he covered a wide range of major events, such as the first military tribunals of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Super Bowl XLII.You can find Dr. Maurer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558416817877You can purchase his book, "Critical Race Theory in Your School: How to Fight Back," on Amazon: https://a.co/d/a1AbW2GWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/W-e4C0dbvvYRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33269267/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowFollow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/534571/widgets/61fc686d8d6665.90336120.htmlCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support Original date of episode: July 29, 2024

On Veterans Day we celebrate our military from every service and every generation. Freedom requires people of character to stand up for America…no matter the challenge. This Veterans Day, the Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performance outside of Bentonville, Arkansas. Dedicated to providing our transitioning service members with the skills needed to build careers in health and fitness, and as entrepreneurs, UHP is leading the way in showing private industry just how valuable our Veterans will be for the next generation of America. While at UHP, Fran Racioppi spent some time with Senator John Boozman, an Arkansas native and the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations. Senator Boozman is the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant and has made national security a top priority of his service.The Senator and Fran discussed his initiatives to improve quality of life for service members and their families, why building world class facilities is critical to recruiting, and how national security is the foundation of a strong economy. They also shared why all leaders need to bring the country together to get things done for the American people.HIGHLIGHTS0:00 Introduction1:50 Welcome to the University of Health and Performance2:37 Veterans Day in Arkansas4:52 Modernization of military infrastructure6:46 Investing for the next fight 8:13 Senate priorities post election11:53 Bringing America togetherQUOTES“Creating an atmosphere that allows us to keep Veterans right here in Arkansas is a great thing.”“We want this to be the best place for Veterans to call home.”“Having women in leadership I think is absolutely critical to the long term success of our county.”“We have to focus on things everybody can agree on and things that lift our country up.”“Remember where the enemies are; and it's not within our own country."Watch, listen or read all our Veterans Day coverage from UHP. The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation. Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of the guests and the host. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy.

Critical Race Theory In Our Schools Dr. George Maurer part 2Critical Race Theory, or commonly referred to as CRT, has been in the news a lot recently. One thing is certain, CRT has totally infiltrated our education system… When confronted, education leaders will deny it is impacting education – and in a lot of cases, they blatantly say it is not being taught at all… As a parent or grandparent who is trying to find out about what IS being taught on Critical Race Theory, it's almost impossible to find the information you are looking for. Why? Because the powers that be do not want you to understand what it is. It takes someone who knows how to navigate those dangerous waters to be able to go in, find out what's happening and then come back and report on it. That is what our guest today has accomplished. Dr. George Maurer is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He's a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He also served overseas in Japan, Korea, the Portuguese Azores, and Alaska. For his final assignment, he served in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room alongside all major news organizations. He's interviewed top defense officials such as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen as well as rock stars like Sammy Hagar and Pat Benatar. During his career, he covered a wide range of major events such as the first military tribunals of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and the Super Bowl. He is also the author of an expose' book titled, “Critical Race Theory in Your School.” In this book, he provides YOU, the average parent or grandparent, vital information to identify IF CRT is being taught and what you can do about it! Amen! In this book, he provides you some “key words” to be watching out for and how you can then use that information to your advantage. To share some great insights into exposing CRT and what you can do to fight it in your school district, help me welcome to the program, Dr. George Maurer. This is part two to a great conversation with Dr. Geroge Maurer!One section of your book jumped out at me that I'd like to share. You were discussing an interview you watched with a Dr. Cardona on a television program called, “The View.” On this show he was asked, point blank, if CRT was being taught at any grade level in the public school and he answered “no.” He was then asked if it was being taught “anywhere.” You said as he answered the question “NO” he broke the gaze with the host and was looking down and to the left. You picked up on that as being deceptive. As a retired police officer, I've had the opportunity to take several interrogation classes and have conducted numerous interrogations at one level or another over my time in law enforcement. I can definitely say, if someone is “trying to remember” something… they will usually look “up and to the right.” And, if they are trying to deceive or avoid the question, you were correct in your assumption that they will look, “down and to the left.” This is NOT 100% accurate… in law enforcement, we call it a “clue” they may not be telling the truth… and it keys us into an area that we need to ask more probing questions, etc. In your book, “Critical Race Theory in Your School,” you discuss this is not a new tactic but actually started with Rush Limbaugh and Lars Larson radio shows where these talking points would be called in by liberal operatives. Explain that information for us… Some school districts will say they are not teaching CRT, but

Critical Race Theory In Our Schools Dr. George Maurer part 1Critical Race Theory, or commonly referred to as CRT, has been in the news a lot recently. One thing is certain, CRT has totally infiltrated our education system… When confronted, education leaders will deny it is impacting education – and in a lot of cases, they blatantly say it is not being taught at all… As a parent or grandparent who is trying to find out about what IS being taught on Critical Race Theory, it's almost impossible to find the information you are looking for. Why? Because the powers that be do not want you to understand what it is. It takes someone who knows how to navigate those dangerous waters to be able to go in, find out what's happening and then come back and report on it. That is what our guest today has accomplished. Dr. George Maurer is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He's a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He also served overseas in Japan, Korea, the Portuguese Azores, and Alaska. For his final assignment, he served in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room alongside all major news organizations. He's interviewed top defense officials such as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen as well as rock stars like Sammy Hagar and Pat Benatar. During his career, he covered a wide range of major events such as the first military tribunals of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and the Super Bowl. He is also the author of an expose' book titled, “Critical Race Theory in Your School.” In this book, he provides YOU, the average parent or grandparent, vital information to identify IF CRT is being taught and what you can do about it! Amen! In this book, he provides you some “key words” to be watching out for and how you can then use that information to your advantage. To share some great insights into exposing CRT and what you can do to fight it in your school district, help me welcome to the program, Dr. George Maurer. Dr. Maurer, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us today. I do appreciate it. First question I always start with is this… other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Dr. George Maurer?” How did you get involved with this CRT stuff in the beginning? What was the spark that started all of this, with the book and everything? You share about CRT in the classroom, did you also see it in the military? How did this get started? I know it had to come from the politicians and the teachers unions, but WHY? CONTACT INFORMATON: Email: george@gsmaurer.com Facebook: Critical Race Theory in Your School: How to Fight Back by Dr George Maurer Book: “Critical Race Theory in Your School” – on Amazon

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Dr. George S. Maurer, Ed.D. grew up in Toms River, New Jersey and currently resides near Temecula, California. He is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He's an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience who has interviewed high profile guests such as Sammy Hagar, Pat Benatar, Dan Ackroyd, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Robin Zander and many more. Dr. Maurer enjoys RV travel with his fiancé, Adriana. He's a connoisseur of pizza, cheese steak and sub sandwiches and is a die-hard fan of the New York Giants. Dr. Maurer also enjoys California's wine culture.Connect with George: PodMatch & Amazon. . Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. ~Beloved Sponsors~Exotic Fridge Join our DISCORD server!! Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Morpheus: Instagram & Twitter Support the Show.

Join us as Dr. George S. Maurer, Ed.D., shares his remarkable journey from Toms River, New Jersey, to his current home near Temecula, California.   A retired Air Force Master Sergeant who served in Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism, Dr. Maurer is also an award-winning broadcast journalist with over 35 years of experience.   His distinguished career includes interviewing high-profile guests such as Sammy Hagar, Pat Benatar, Dan Aykroyd, and top Defense officials like Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Admiral Michael Mullen.   He has covered major events, including Super Bowl XLII and two Major League Baseball All-Star games.   Dr. Maurer's academic pursuits include a Doctor of Education degree from Liberty University, with a Capstone Project focused on Critical Race Theory.   In his personal life, he enjoys RV travel with his fiancé, Adriana, and indulges in his passions for pizza, cheese steaks, sub sandwiches, and California's wine culture. A die-hard fan of the New York Giants, Dr. Maurer blends his diverse interests with his professional achievements.   Tune in to gain insights from Dr. Maurer's extensive career and personal experiences.   Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a distinguished journalist and military veteran with a unique perspective on both professional and personal pursuits.   Visit his website here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558416817877

Have you ever wondered about the real impact of Critical Race Theory on our education system?

Have you ever wondered about the real impact of Critical Race Theory on our education system?

Have you ever wondered about the real impact of Critical Race Theory on our education system?

Send us a Text Message.How does Critical Race Theory (CRT) shape our understanding of race and history? Discover the answer with our guest, Dr. George S. Mauer, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and academic, as he shares his personal journey into the controversial world of CRT. Motivated by frequent accusations of racism during debates with liberal friends, Dr. Maurer unveils the essence of CRT and its deep implications for education. Parents, educators, and concerned citizens will gain valuable insights into how this theory potentially impacts children's perception of American history and race relations.Our discussion broadens to critique social justice movements such as Antifa and Black Lives Matter (BLM), spotlighting issues of financial misconduct and the adverse effects on at-risk communities. We address the societal pressures on individuals to support these movements based on their racial backgrounds and the backlash faced when they dissent. Examining how CRT can foster divisiveness and harmful racial stereotypes among children, we dive into the complexities and contradictions within these movements, revealing their broader societal implications.Lastly, we scrutinize the implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across various institutions, questioning their effectiveness and the potential diversion of resources from primary missions. Using examples from educational materials in Tennessee, we highlight techniques that some believe indoctrinate children with specific ideologies, and we critique figures like Ibram X. Kendi for approaches that may heighten racial tensions. Concluding with a call for more positive and unifying ethnic studies courses, we stress the importance of respectful dialogue and constructive debate on these pressing issues. Join us for this thought-provoking episode.Follow Dr. George S. Maurer at ...Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558416817877If you want to be a guest on my podcast, join Podmatch (it's free and it helps guests and hosts. Click on the link to join https://www.joinpodmatch.com/politically-high-techSupport the Show.Follow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/Twitter (yes, I refuse to call it X)https://x.com/politicallyht

Dr. George Maurer joins the podcast to discuss critical race theory in schools and how to fight back against its indoctrination. He explains that critical race theory is a Marxist oppressor ideology that teaches children they are inherently guilty of racism. Maurer highlights the infiltration of critical race theory in schools, particularly in California, North Carolina, and Tennessee. He emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant. Maurer also provides tips for parents to effectively address critical race theory in schools including checking their child's course descriptions for words like oppression, marginalization, social justice, and systemic racism. Dr. Maurer is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He's a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He also served overseas in Japan, Korea, the Portuguese Azores, and Alaska. For his final assignment, he served in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room alongside all major news organizations. He's interviewed top defense officials such as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen as well as rock stars like Sammy Hagar and Pat Benatar. During his career, he covered a wide range of major events such as the first military tribunals of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Super Bowl XLII. For more info, follow Dr. George Maurer on Facebook here and snag his book, Critical Race Theory in Your School: How to Fight Back on Amazon. Learn more about The Rooted Truth Membership which includes our studies, devotions, exclusive podcast, and more here: www.therootedtruth.com

Dr. George Maurer joins the podcast to discuss critical race theory in schools and how to fight back against its indoctrination. He explains that critical race theory is a Marxist oppressor ideology that teaches children they are inherently guilty of racism. Maurer highlights the infiltration of critical race theory in schools, particularly in California, North Carolina, and Tennessee. He emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant. Maurer also provides tips for parents to effectively address critical race theory in schools including checking their child's course descriptions for words like oppression, marginalization, social justice, and systemic racism. Dr. Maurer is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He's a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He also served overseas in Japan, Korea, the Portuguese Azores, and Alaska. For his final assignment, he served in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room alongside all major news organizations. He's interviewed top defense officials such as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen as well as rock stars like Sammy Hagar and Pat Benatar. During his career, he covered a wide range of major events such as the first military tribunals of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Super Bowl XLII. For more info, follow Dr. George Maurer on Facebook here and snag his book, Critical Race Theory in Your School: How to Fight Back on Amazon. Learn more about The Rooted Truth Membership which includes our studies, devotions, exclusive podcast, and more here: www.therootedtruth.com

This episode of Veteran On the Move features Joe Crane interviewing Air Force veteran and International Franchise Association (IFA) 2023 Franchisee of the Year, Nick Lambie. Nick, a weapons director with 9 years of active duty and ongoing service in the Air National Guard, was drawn to entrepreneurship for the freedom and challenge of being his own boss. Believing his leadership and mission-oriented skills translated well to franchising, Nick planned his transition from active duty to open a Ziebart store. Ziebart, a vehicle protection company offering interior and exterior car care products,appealed to Nick partly due to their waived franchise fee for veterans. In the interview, Nick discusses how his business has thrived with the support of the Ziebart franchise network. Episode Resources:  Ziebart Nick Lambie of Ziebart Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association   About Our Guest    U.S. Air Force Veteran Nick Lambie earned recognition from the International Franchise Association (IFA) as a 2023 Franchisee of the year. Following his career as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, Nick Lambie sought a new challenge that would continue his management and mentorship of people, while paying attention to detail and accomplishing the job. Nick and his brother, Mark, opened their Ziebart store in Morgantown, WV in 2019 which has gone on to become one of the brands top-performing stores. They have a second store now in development in Washington, PA. The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently recognized Nick as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Becoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union could help you earn more and save more. Their certificate options could earn you more than standard savings accounts with competitive rates. Not all financial institutions offer you as many choices for savings options as Navy Federal does. For example, you could start your savings journey with a low minimum deposit, add money at any time and watch your savings GROW! Thanks to flexible terms, you can use Navy Federal's savings options for all kinds of goals—short or long-term.   Considering a big home improvement project? Maybe you want to consolidate debt? You could borrow up to 100% of your home's equity with a Fixed-Rate Home Equity Loan with ZERO closing costs, or easily borrow as you go with a Home Equity Line of Credit.BOTH options could help make life's big expenses seem more manageable. To learn more, visit NavyFederal.org. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Nick Lambie found success in auto detailing and restoration by opening a "Ziebart" franchise in Morgantown, West Virginia. But before he took the brave step into business, he was an Air Force Master Sergeant who helped protect the skies above combat zones and the Super Bowl.Lambie shares more about his Air Force career and his time at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). He also shares his thoughts on rogue Chinese weather balloons.Lambie shares more about his Ziebart franchise, what it takes to open a successful franchise, how to hire a great team, and the key factors to being a successful boss. See Nick's Ziebart franchise here:https://www.ziebart.com/find-my-ziebart/location/wv90-wv-morgantownTo reach CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggsphil@connectingvets.comFollow on X@philbriggsVet@EyeOnVeteransSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By Nathan Miller Ken Rupp joins the program to discuss the museum ship LST-325. She is the last sailing LST in the world and makes annual cruises on the rivers of the United States. Rupp, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, has volunteered on LST-325 for five years and is currently serving as the … Continue reading Sea Control 484 – LST-325: From Normandy to Indiana with Ken Rupp →

Join us for our new series featuring individuals recognized as Champions of Rural Arkansas this summer by Rural Community Alliance. First up is Andy McCutcheon from St. Joe. Andy McCutcheon is currently a member of the Ozark Mountain School Board, Vice President of the Searcy County Cattlemen's Association, and the President of St Joe Futures, a non-profit organization founded to promote stability and growth in the St Joe School and community.  Previously, he served as the President of the Searcy County Cattlemen's Association for six years, Chairman and County Representative on the Head Start Policy Council for three years.  He served 20 years on active duty in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 2008.  McCutcheon currently owns and operates McCutcheon Limousin Farms in St Joe, Arkansas, with his wife Cheryl, who is also a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, and grandson Masen.

In the Season 5 debut of Columbus Can't Wait, Columbus City Council candidate Adrienne Hood discusses her experience growing up in Columbus, serving in the military as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, raising children in Columbus and losing her son Henry Green to police violence, accountability at the Columbus Police Department, why she decided to run for city council, her platform and what she would like to see changed in Columbus, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

My guest today is retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Shannon Singleton. Shannon grew up in Scarbro, WV and graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1997. He joined the Air Force on a delayed enlistment and went to Basic Training in February 1998. His AFSC was 1N0 Operations Intelligence and he attended tech school at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX. His first assignment was to Schriever AFB, CO with the 11th Space Warning Squadron. His next assignments included Scott AFB, IL, Osan, Korea, and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. In 2009, he deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan. He returned with an assignment to Washington D.C., followed by his last assignment to Barksdale AFB, LA. Shannon retired in 2019.

Part 2 with the amazing Jeremy Lock, a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant, who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his distinguished service in Iraq, as well as Military Photojournalist of the year seven times. What an honorit has been to interview him and especially to hear him talk about his "21 Exhibition". We learn that there are really 22 photos - the 22nd one being the hardest phot he has ever had to take - his grandmother's last breath. Whew - it is fascinating to hear him tell this story. Then we talk about him being a cast member of The Dallas Housewives to support his beautiful wife D'Andra Simmons. They had 3 rules while being on the show and he tells us a funny story from their Season 1. They were on the show for 4 seasons. Lots of fun tidbits about what happened and why they think the show is on hiatus. He tells us about one situation in particular which caused a huge stir and where they got screwed by who he thought were great friends. That leads us into a conversation about betrayal and how hard it is. We talk about fakeness in marriages and on social media and how crazy competitive people can get. Jeremy says he loves his wife more than anything and believes in putting the work in to better their marriage at all times. Then we hear about his 2 adult sons that have been living with them for the past year. He says that he would be ok if he died tomorrow but he is missing 2 things. Listen to what they are. Jeremy is the host of the Last Letter's podcast that is in the top 1.5% globally and he tells us about an episode that he is very proud of. He interviewed a 97 year old WW 2 Hiroshima survivor Don Graves who has one last wish. He wants to go to Ireland and sing Danny Boy in an Irish Pub.We are asking all our listeners to make this happen for this hero and donate to the attached GoFundMe Link.https://www.gofundme.com/f/wwii-iwo-jima-veteran-cpl-Don-Graves-usmc-ret-WISH QUESTION OF THE DAY SEGMENT:If you and your SO live together should you get up at the same time every day? PARTY WITH MISS POLLY SEGMENT:Have you ever had the Boss/Employee sex fantasy? This segment gets hilarious and we decide to start a Speed Dating Contest for anyone who wants a chance to date our Co Host Marcella. Cruz and Jeremy give lots of hints for potential guys, so we will know who listened and took it serious. GOSSIP SEGMENT:We talk about one of our guests who wasted our time with lies and who turned out to not be who he says he was. Marcella especially was super frustrated and we found out all kinds of secrets about him and we are naming names etc. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-letters/id1539128647https://www.lastletters.net/https://www.instagram.com/lastletterspod/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/lastletterspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lastletterspodcasthttps://www.jeremytlock.com/https://www.instagram.com/jeremytlock/?hl=en

Most people have at least one interesting story to share. The key to having more? Doing new things. Meeting new people. Exploring the world. Taking chances. And starting over.  Check out this new episode format where listeners nominate someone for the show using only ten intriguing questions about them! Listen in while Deedre meets Lawrence Richards, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, as they discuss:

A path to healing from invisible wounds. That's the mantra for today's Team Never Quit guests, Retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant John “Spike” Garcia and Marine Clayton "Clay" Cook from The Lone Survivor Foundation. Their sole purpose is to support veterans after their service to this great country. They're teaching strategies to manage Post-traumatic Stress, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, and chronic pain – taking back your life. The Lone Survivor Foundation offers both Face-to-Face & Virtual Programs, at no cost. All it takes is for you to be ready to take the next step on your journey. Once the Service Member has attended an Individual Program, couples and their families can qualify for the program as well. Service Members (both active duty and Veterans) from all military branches and service eras, experiencing symptoms as a result of service are eligible. In this episode you will hear: How the Lone Survivor Foundation and Team Never Quit go hand-in-hand The Lone Survivor Foundation provides a holistic approach to treatment and addresses the entire family. It's the only program that does Accelerated Resolution Therapy. "I got more out of it in three hours than I had in 18 years." The spouse is the first one that is affected by what the veteran is going through, followed by family members and friends, and the ripple effect can affect businesses and coworkers as well. Once the vet goes through the treatment, the spouse & family can assist in their recovery.  Q: How do you know if you're a good fit for the program? A: Go to LoneSurvivorFoundation.org and take a self-assessment. You don't have to be diagnosed, you only need to be suffering from symptoms.  Support Lone Survivor Foundation: Donate to the LSF Follow LSF on Instagram Take the Self Assessment Follow Us on Social: https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewbrockenbush/ https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/

Anytime movies are set in the real world with real world situations, it is natural for people to ask “how much of this is actually real?” So, when Top Gun: Maverick released touting real jets and real Gs, we had to know more. In this episode, we are joined by Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and Fighter Jet Maintainer Mike Heard as he takes us through the details of the jets, the Gs, and everything else we saw in Top Gun: Maverick!   Thanks for listening!   Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked this episode!   Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7wGQ4AARWn Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/popcornforbreakfast Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVJZwPMrr3_2p171MCP1RQ Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HhMxftbuf1oPn10DxPLib?si=2l8dmt0nTcyE7eOwtHrjlw&nd=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popcorn4breakfast Follow us on Twitter: @pfb_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @pfb_podcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornforbreakfast? popcorn4breakfast.com Email us: contact@popcorn4breakfast.com   Our original music is by Rhetoric, check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44JvjuUomvPdSqZRxxz2Tk?si=hcYoSMLUQ0iPctllftAg2g&nd=1

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong addressed the rising gas prices, and how to spot when those prices may be an example of price gouging. Plus, what to do if you think price gouging is occurring, so his office can investigate. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - Why would any one steal severed human heads? What could you possibly be doing with them? (14:44) Father Ivan, a pastor at a local Ukrainian church, was on to address the Russian invasion of his home country, and the reality of the situation according to people he has spoken to still in the country. (21:20) Mike DeGrego is now a substitute teacher, but he says that's hardly the most difficult job he's ever had to do. Mike served in the Air Force, and also worked at ground zero clearing debris after the attacks of 9/11. (34:27) George Thorogood was on to talk about his show with Sammy Hagar and The Circle for the Chaz and AJ BBQ at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport in June, and also addressed the "bad idea" that led to him playing 50 states in 50 days. (56:34) Image Courtesy Of Mike DeGrego 

A Female Veteran's Perspective with Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Deborah "Deb" Harris. Deb with share her experiences and balancing service with four children. Going Solo Veterans Show with Host, Paul Holbert, Retired 21 year Army Veteran & Author, The Literary Vet.WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com)Show sponsored by Quest Fine Jewelers - (877) -860-0826 - QuestJewelers.com and National IT Services (NIS), 4025 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite #00, Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 750-0453. www.nw-its.comA bit about Paul...Paul Holbert, is a twenty-one-year retired army veteran and author who conveys his experiences and imagination in works of adventure and fiction.Despite health struggles following his military service, Paul feels fortunate and uses writing as a form of therapy to deal with PTSD. He also wanted to find a way to give back to other veterans who struggle with everyday life which led him to doing the show on the Going Solo Network.He and his wife make their home in northern Virginia, where he currently works for a federal agency and serves as an adjunct professor, teaching for a local college.You can find Paul's books on his web site, TheLiteraryVet.net, and on Barnes & Noble and Amazon.VA Info: Requesting Your Military Records:https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/

Rodriguez was born in San Antonio, Texas, as James David Rodriguez.[1] He attended Taft High School in San Antonio.[3] His father, Jaime "Jim" Rodriguez, is of Mexican descent, and his mother, Deborah Collins, is of English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Rodriguez's father is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and used to be the regional catering manager of Taco Cabana.[4][5] At New York University's Experimental Theatre Wing, Rodriguez studied theatre and earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts.[6] At the age of 22, he selected the professional name James Roday. In a July 2020 interview, Rodriguez explained the decision was mainly driven by producers and casting directors feeling his Caucasian appearance clashed with his Spanish-Latino family name. The characters he read for up until that point either were not written with a Latino background or required a non-white "Mexican" appearance. In order to book his first job, he legally changed his middle name, David, to Roday (from an Anton Chekhov play), and omitted Rodriguez from his screen name. In the same interview, he stated regret that he "sold out my heritage in about 15 seconds" and announced that going forward he was going to use his full legal name of James Roday Rodriguez.[7]  

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been on the forefront of some of the biggest technological innovations in history. At the same time, the so-called, defense industrial complex — that is, DoD, in cahoots with the big legacy defense contractors or the so-called “Beltway Bandits” —  have also built  some of the most expensive, bloated, and bungled technologies known to man. But now, increasingly, the Department of Defense is turning to lean, agile, and innovative software companies to build out its pipeline with dual-use technologies,  acting very much like venture capitalists to find and nurture the best of the best in startup technology. Here to talk about how the military is on the cusp of a new wave of technological innovation are three great guests: Daniel Borkhus is the Co-Founder and CEO of Holos, A virtual reality content management system. Borkhus is a former college football player, Facebook Hackathon Winner, and participant in Techstars Space 2020. Jeremy Neilson is a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant. He serves as the Acting Base, and F-35, Training Manager, at  Edwards Air Force Base, California. Sgt. Neilson is the primary advisor to Edwards Air Force Base, on bringing advanced technologies into the military pipeline through AFWERX, the innovation efforts related to Air Force Instructional Systems Design. And James Boyd, is a former special forces soldier, Palantir engineer, and now CEO and co-founder of Adyton. That's a veteran-owned, venture-backed software company bringing mobile technology to the Department of Defense. Last year, Adyton launched Mustr, a mobile personnel accountability system which has been used to keep more than 8000 DoD personnel safe throughout the pandemic.

www.theauthorsporch.com CJ is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. She spent twenty years working within the Civil Engineer Operations Management Career Field before retiring in 2017. Upon retirement, she started her author journey and published her first book at 40. Since then, she has published 20 books in total. Some are children's books under her pen name Auntie Nann and others in multiple genres under CJ Ives Lopez. She opened her company in 2019 iLO Multimedia, RGV, LLC to continue her writing business and founded The Authors' Porch magazine, podcast, and blog in 2020. She also founded The Bombshell Book Review, which you can catch her and her co-host every Thursday on The Authors' Porch. Regardless of what she is doing, helping people is at the core of who she is. Email- dawnlongempowermentcoach@gmail.com Social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AE_PfvuUcHThDseXIMJXA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mbHjqbPwHEYQrbbkDZNPC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtransformationjourney/ Website: https://www.dawnlongcoach.com LInkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dawnlong --- 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/yourtransformationjourney/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourtransformationjourney/support

Finding Strength When your Ground is Shaking 4 Free Coaching Program Kicking off on 9/7 at 7p central https://www.dawnlongcoach.com/service-page/finding-strength-free-4-week-coaching www.theauthorsporch.com CJ is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. She spent twenty years working within the Civil Engineer Operations Management Career Field before retiring in 2017. Upon retirement, she started her author journey and published her first book at 40. Since then, she has published 20 books in total. Some are children's books under her pen name Auntie Nann and others in multiple genres under CJ Ives Lopez. She opened her company in 2019 iLO Multimedia, RGV, LLC to continue her writing business and founded The Authors' Porch magazine, podcast, and blog in 2020. She also founded The Bombshell Book Review, which you can catch her and her co-host every Thursday on The Authors' Porch. Regardless of what she is doing, helping people is at the core of who she is. Email- dawnlongempowermentcoach@gmail.com Social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AE_PfvuUcHThDseXIMJXA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mbHjqbPwHEYQrbbkDZNPC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtransformationjourney/ Website: https://www.dawnlongcoach.com LInkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dawnlong --- 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/yourtransformationjourney/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourtransformationjourney/support

Sean and Chris dive into leadership with US Air Force Master Sergeant Cameron Wiley.  For over a decade, Cameron has served his community through relationship building, networking and community service.  Cameron is a Chapter Board member at Make A Wish Texas, board member at Day Nursery at Abilene, member of Young Professionals, and Radio Host of Military Monday Wolf Abilene 95.1.Learn more by visiting TexasEmergingLeaders.com.Featuring:Cameron Wiley, US Air Force Master SergeantSean Christian, Podcast OfficerChris Sanger, Chief Creative OfficerTo join our team.  Go here!Disclaimer: The comments herein are considered to be the personal comments of the speakers and not to be mistaken for advice in any way. Copyright 2021 Sanger Syndicate LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The Honorable Rob Wilkins is a two-term Presidential appointee to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, and a fitness expert. An advocate for military veterans, Wilkins is a lifetime member of the Air Force Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and AMVETS.  He also serves on the boards of the American Veterans Center, the Boulder Crest Retreat for military veterans, and the Blue Star Families Racial Equity & Inclusion Committee. Wilkins serves a President of Rolling Thunder, Washington, DC, Inc., and President of the REDCON1 Foundation.  In addition, he serves as Senior Military Editor for Muscle & Fitness Magazine.

Margaret “Peggy” Dennis Carnahan is retired from the U.S. Air Force and currently a Captain for NetJets. Peggy is a member of the 1980 U.S. Air Force Academy Class, the first to graduate women! She rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, serving as an Air Force Instructor Pilot and Squadron Commander. Her awards include Air Training Command Master Instructor (1985) and Outstanding Young Women of America (1987). Peggy’s impressive bio is included at the end of this article.  Being the first in anything is rarely easy. Each career path comes with its own set of challenges and the Air Force is no exception. Today Peggy is considered a trailblazer for women military aviators, but it almost didn’t come to be. Very early on in her career she began to realize obstacles she would need to overcome if she was going to have any success at all. We’re sharing Peggy’s story with our readers as a testament to what can be achieved if one is willing to break barriers, from within and without.  Peggy, the sixth of seven children, grew up on a farm approximately 60 miles south of Chicago in a small town whose population was less than 3,000. Peggy was named after her grandmother Margaret, who passed away a few months before she was born. Her small town wasn’t big enough to have two “Margarets”, so she was given the nickname “Peggy”. Her father, an engineer and farmer, and her mother, a schoolteacher, set expectations for all of their children to attend college. Peggy’s brother who is five years older went to the Air Force Academy, and her sister, two years older than her, got a full Army ROTC scholarship to Arizona State.  As Peggy was exploring her options, she spoke with the local insurance agent, who was her dad’s high-school friend. He was a Colonel in the Air Force Reserve and a local Liaison Officer. Peggy vividly remembers stopping by to see him on a Friday to pick up a letter of recommendation for an ROTC scholarship. He asked her to look at the Air Force Academy as on option, as President Ford had recently signed a law abolishing the all male tradition in military service academies. The only catch was that she needed to give him an answer by Monday! She was 17 years old, and as one might expect from the forward thinking of a 17 year old, she decided that it would be a good idea. Why not! Besides, she had the thought that mountains are prettier than cornfields! And, one of her male high-school classmates was going to attend as well. She would have an ally, though in reality she rarely saw him.  Peggy struggled throughout her four years at the Air Force Academy, close to quitting several times. Eventually she realized she didn’t think beyond her decision to attend. Where were her four years going to take her? The Academy was challenging because of her mindset and lack of clarity. It took Peggy two years before she developed a mindset of “I want what this will give me; I want to be part of this group; I want these people to be my peers; I want to be one of them”. Today when she speaks with young people who are considering going into the Academy, she encourages them to consider what it will give them, and what their other options don’t, and to be sure that they want it!  When Peggy entered the Academy, she knew she was there because the initiative of having women was mandated by Congress, but hadn’t spent much time thinking about what she wanted from her time spent there – what her future would look like. Flying was not an option when she entered; there were no female pilots at the time. The Air Force was just starting to test that possibility. Looking back, Peggy realized that she was presented with an opportunity, and to fully benefit from this, she had to be willing to want what they had to offer and to get through it!  The whole emphasis in the Academy is teamwork. The basic training premise is to make the individual go away and build cadets back up as a member of a team where they are all the same. Competing against each other is a great way to fail. You can’t get through there by yourself. You do it as a team. You do it as a military unit. You have to take care of your roommate, you have to take care of people in your squadron, and you work together as a team. Because if you try to make it as an individual, you’re not going to make it.  Peggy was in awe with the other women. Coming from a fairly sheltered small town, she didn’t even have girl’s sports in high school until her sophomore or junior year and then they had no uniforms. The girls had to buy their own t-shirts and use masking tape to make numbers to create their own uniforms. Coming from that kind of environment, she met other women who were playing soccer since they were six years old. Peggy was astounded with the other women’s backgrounds and talents. She was surrounded by superstars and found it eye-opening and humbling!  Peggy’s roommate in her upper class years was Gwen Knuckles, the daughter of an Air Force Master Sergeant. She had traveled the world and lived overseas, a very different upbringing from Peggy. But that was not the only difference in the two women. While Peggy continued to struggle, Gwen was excelling and enjoying her time in the Academy. Gwen was bound and determined she was going to medical school. Her focus and positive outlook had a huge influence and impact on Peggy’s own focus and looking ahead to the future, in terms of where she was going and what she was going to do. In Peggy’s words, “She was a lifesaver for me.” In retrospect, Peggy realized that Gwen wanted to be there, did not complain, knew why she was there and where the Academy was going to get her, was clear on what she wanted to do, and more than anything, had a positive attitude. From that point forward, Peggy began looking at the positive side of things, and gravitated towards people with positive energy.  Gwen would go on to medical school and serve as a doctor in the Air Force. Peggy went into the Air Force flight school and began the next phase of her career – pilot training. At the time, there was a pilot shortage and women could officially go to pilot training, it was no longer a test program. There were only 26 women who were pilot qualified in her class, and they were still pretty much considered an oddity! Another factor in Peggy’s decision to go to pilot training was that her older brother did his pilot training five years earlier, and she wanted to show him that she could do it! Once in pilot training, Peggy’s mindset was one of determination and she knew what she had to do. She knew it would require a lot of work, concentration, and studying. And she was determined that if she didn’t make it, it wasn’t going to be for lack of effort on her part! She was not going to fail because she didn’t work hard enough. Positive mindset and focus! Peggy became the dedicated disciplined student she could have been previously, asking herself, “What can I really do?” She made sure she had set study time, sleep time, etc., making sure she did her part to ensure a successful outcome. And, in her words, “It turned out that I was actually kind of good at it and that I enjoyed it!” Peggy realized that the Air Force airplane recognizes talent. It doesn’t care who you are; it just cares about the skills of the pilot that has the controls.  Peggy excelled in pilot training and stayed on as an instructor. The program has changed quite a bit since then with technology and new aircraft. Then, it was a two-phase program where she flew T-37 for about six months and then flew the T-38 twin-engine tandem seat supersonic jet, which is still in use for pilot training.  One of the reasons Peggy wanted to remain as an instructor was because she felt strongly that the military would open up combat aircraft to women. And in 1993 Congress repealed the Combat Exclusion Law, but it took another year for the Air Force to allow women into combat cockpits. By that time, Peggy was considered too close to her retirement for the Air Force to consider her a candidate. Up until that point, the Air Force had severely restricted opportunities for women to have orientation flights in fighter aircraft. Peggy noted that this restriction significantly hampered her ability to counsel future pilots on career choices. When a four-star General visited her base and stated that he wanted more fighter pilots, Peggy asked, “If you want me to convince people to become fighter pilots, why am I not allowed to learn what that entails?” Right then and there, the General turned to the Colonel and said “Make it happen!”  Additionally, when women started looking for other ways to move their careers, Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space shuttle, was the only female T-38 instructor on Peggy’s base, and Peggy was there!  Greatest Obstacles Peggy’s positive attitude has served her well, through a great career in aviation. One of the biggest obstacles she had to overcome was her own mindset. When she began, she didn’t think she was capable of some things, didn’t think she was good enough, didn’t think she had the potential, and would sell herself short. Additionally, she was raised thinking her options were to become a schoolteacher, nurse, or secretary. Peggy really shifted her trajectory with pilot training, where she decided she was going to put in her full effort and be as good as she could be. She knew she would either make it or not, and that it was up to her. She eliminated the thought that had crossed her mind many times – the thought that she is a woman and shouldn’t be there. Peggy shifted that by telling herself that she had every right to be there; every right to be like the others who were there. If she was not good enough it was not going to be because of her gender. Today, when Peggy looks back she realizes the societal changes and how opportunities have progressed for women. The mindset of women had also changed in how they view themselves, and women still have a ways to go. It takes several generations.  Peggy’s insights and perceptual filter shifts inspire and empower those following in her footsteps. She has trained many cadets and has helped them with their mindset – they are worthy and can be a great contributor to the Air Force, even if they are not the best graduate in their Academy class. She did it, and they can do it too! Peggy would not change a thing from her past experiences. They have all contributed to where she is today, and she is happy where she is.  Peggy’s guiding philosophy: “Stay optimistic; then your eyes stay open to opportunities. You’ll see the positive in the opportunities, and it’s up to you to act on it. You’re the one responsible.” “People can see and feel a positive attitude.” She shared the following from Colin Powell leadership lessons: “Optimism is a force multiplier.”  Peggy overcame obstacles and shifted her mindset to a positive one, and as a result, became a pilot trainer pioneer to pave the path for other women to have an opportunity to fly military aircraft for their country and is considered a “warrior” for women and their advancement. Additionally, because of her positive attitude, she has had incredible opportunities to witness some important events in history, such as the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), her mentors. In the course of her military and commercial flying careers, she has had the opportunity to brush shoulders with aviation legends such as General Chuck Yeager, as well as notable persons in the worlds of politics and entertainment.

Dawn shares her Air Force journey from Florida, to Belgium, to The Pentagon, with a non-traditional deployment to France to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dawn shares her experiences as a whistleblower, having reporter her former government agency employer to the Office of Special Counsel and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for prohibited personnel practices and retaliation. She created Dawn Westmoreland Consulting LLC, which educates employees and employers on Workplace Bullying & Discrimination, and Safe and Respectful Workplace Environment Practices. https://www.workplacebullyingsupport.com

What was life like as one of the top Drill Instructors (Military Training Instructor or MTI) in the United States Air Force? How do you decide to cut off an old friendship? Master Sergeant Richardson answers all this and more in this episode. You can reach MS Richardson at any of the following: Instagram @ChukkiBizzle Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charles.richardsonii (@beezibad) Snap @beezibad Twitter https://twitter.com/ffChuckDynasty (@ffChuckDynasty) Much Love, -A.T.

Tiffany has been Air Force Master Sergeant for over 14 years and began her run streak while working at the Pentagon in D.C. She is able to not only get in her run every single day, but has managed to average 7 miles per day. Early on her doctor told her she wouldn't be able to run more than 3 miles. She has since done many marathons and 50k races. Currently she is training to run a sub 3 hour marathon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailyrunwithza/support

Wes Bryant is a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant (retired) who served eight combat deployments in the post 9/11 era as a Special Operations Forces Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P) and Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC). He co-authored the book “Hunting the Caliphate: America's War on ISIS and the Dawn of the Strike Cell,” a first-person account of the war on ISIS written alongside the former commanding general of Iraq, Major General (retired) Dana Pittard. Embedded with Special Forces teams under a Navy SEAL task force, Wes was the tactical lead for a contingent of special operations JTACs to first set foot in Iraq to stop ISIS. He's been a lifelong writer, amateur philosopher, and avid student of the martial arts. Today, he pursues writing and editing, and teaches Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi in his community in North Carolina, where he lives with his wife and their two daughters. (Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn: @WesJBryant). Notes 2:05 Difference between TAC-P and JTACs. 13:50 Moving between PJ, JTAC, and TACP work finding what was right. 14:25 Pararescue Indoctrination Course. 15:55 Combat Divers Qualification Course. 20:00 Learning about TACPs when at Medina Annex. 22:40 Fought to get back to the CDQC to pass. 28:15 First foray into combat calling in an airstrike in combat. 32:13 First fight in Iraq with 1st CAV in 2004 after Fallujah calling in F-15s with 500 and 2Klbs bombs. 39:40 Being the odd man out from the Air Force dropped into new Army units. 45:20 Description of one of the most formative experiences as a controller in his first control in Afghanistan while getting shot at with 173rd. 58:13 The "most chaos on the battlefield" was early in the fight against ISIS in Iraq in 2014. 1:03:33 Part of the reason for writing the book was to show how deliberate each engagement was. 1:08:38 A tour to Korea in 2007 and finding a way to handle his PTSD. Went kicking and screaming to Camp Casey and was one of the best moves of his career. 1:19:42 Wes describes an experience at a shopping mall in Bahrain that changed his perspective on "the enemy." 1:31:20 Carrying the dog tags of his friend John Brown, a PJ who died in the shootdown of Extortion 17 in August 2011. 1:32:50 Appreciation for Army Special Forces (ODA) teams. 1:33:55 Favorite aircraft: A-10s for fixed wing and Apaches (AH-64s) for helos. 1:34:40 Would you do it all again? "Absolutely...would have done it all again."

On today’s episode we’re talking all about career with the founder of The Culture Marauders podcast. This man knows a thing or two, because he’s seen a thing or two as a military veteran. His experience as a renowned leadership mentor, a motivated Air Force Master Sergeant, and naturally-gifted people-person has made him a force to be reckoned with.Some of the many valuable insights from our chat: Being exposed to various cultures as a military bratA military view on equalityHow to fight past a paralyzing fear of failureLearning to shine in the eyes of those who matterAvoiding the absolute worst decision you could ever makeWhy mass destruction on the battlefield is seen in slow motionHow can we all find creative ways to put FUN back in leadershipListen and learn how this 20 year military vet overcame analysis paralysis to become an effective decision maker, obtained a Bronze Star Medal, and transformed his passion for helping people into a podcast-centered career path. Let’s welcome our fellow podcaster, Curtis “Kellz” Kelley from The Culture Marauders Podcast!Resources:John Maxwell (Any books on leadership)Damon John (From Shark Tank)Julo Strategy (julostrategy.com)The Culture Marauders PodcastIf you like what you hear, we hope you’ll consider leaving us an easy and quick review on Apple Podcasts… it really, really helps us! You might also want to signup for our short email newsletter called Mini-Boost Monday. It’s a brief set of 4 resource bullets that help start your week off right!poweradulting.com/contact

Rev. Eugene F. Rivers III, Boston TenPoint Coalition, on Boston Violence. Elizabeth Tippett of Univ of Oregon on the use of "OK Boomer". Sean Pica of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison on prison rehab. Dana Pittard, retired U.S. Army Major General and Wes Bryant, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, on “Hunting the Caliphate: America’s War on ISIS and the Dawn of the Strike Cell." Rachel Wadham of Worlds Awaiting on BYUradio on playtime.

Episode 11 features the Garage Gang’s 2nd guest Air Force Master Sergeant and Silver Star recipient Michael Perolio. Join the gang as we venture through Mike’s time in the military and what he did to receive the Silver Star. The Gang also debuts a new segment called Power Rankings and talks local 805 eatery here on this 11th episode of the Garage Gang Podcast.

In our conversation with my favorite youth coach, Mr. David Smith, we discuss why he volunteered to coach while serving in the Air Force and what he remembered about me as a middle-school athlete. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches.

Minimalism is intentionally living with only the things you really need. Minimalists maintain that there are benefits to minimalist living, like reduced anxiety, lower expenses, increased productivity, and living a more fulfilling life. But not all minimalists go so far as to reduce their possessions to live out of a van ... for years ... intentionally. My guest today is author David Soto Jr. and he is (or maybe was) one of these van life minimalists.  David is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant who didn't realize until reaching his forties that he was a writer. He has contributed to The Good Men Project, Task & Purpose, and Your Tango. His debut novella, "Los Chocolates de Esperanza Diamanté," has changed the course of his writing career, sparking a series of follow up books based on the characters he created.  In a future episode we will discuss his literary pursuits, but today we focus on David's extraordinary life to get a better glimpse into the world of minimalism. Is it really as great as some claim it to be? How do van life minimalists, for example, deal with boredom and the potential demons that will inevitably haunt you as you spend hours and hours a day in silence with your own thoughts? How does one become a minimalist? And what kind of person becomes one? David and spoke to us back in July, and today we share that conversation. Join us as we explore van life minimalism. This episode was produced by Julián Esteban Torres López. Please follow The Nasiona on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for regular updates: @TheNasiona https://thenasiona.com/

In this episode, Al interviews author, podcaster, and retired US Air Force Master Sergeant, David Soto Jr. (recorded 2-21-19). After retiring from the US Air Force, David spent close to three years traveling and living in a van. The excitement quickly unraveled and, having a great deal of time alone, David did a significant amount of introspection. He came to realize that he needed help. He finally realized that he had experienced a fair amount of anger throughout his life, he had long assumed he had ADD, and he eventually realized that he had pulled himself out of what seemed to have been depression on several occasions. David sought out support from the Veterans Association and believed that most of his troubles were past him. However, after many years apart from a woman he could not forget, David reunited with her recently. They quickly conceived a child and became engaged. While David believed he was now living the life he had dreamed of, he fell into the deepest depression he had ever experienced; one that included suicidal thoughts that he could not escape! You can find David's blog posts on his Medium site. You can also find out more about David on his personal site at DavidSotoWrites.com. You'll find all of his published books, such as his best-selling Pass Your PT Test: An Unconventional Guide to Passing the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment and his latest fictional novel Los Chocolates De Esperanza Diamanté: A Tale of Love, Death, and Chocolate, here at David's Amazon author page. Finally, you'll also find David on Twitter @davidesotojr. If you enjoyed this episode, please click the 'like' button. Also, please take a moment to comment and rate the show on iTunes. Finally, don't miss an episode! Click the subscribe/follow button now! In addition to The Depression Files podcast, you can find Al's blog at TheDepressionFiles.com. There, you can also find out how to work with Al as a coach or schedule him for a public speaking event. You will also find Al on Twitter @allevin18.

David Soto Jr. is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant who didn't realize until reaching his forties that he was a writer. As a child, he struggled with learning disabilities, which yielded him grades that barely earned him his high school diploma. With marks like that, the thought of being an author never occurred to him and college was out of the question. He joined the military and retired 23 years later. The same week David took off the uniform for the last time, never to put it back on, he hit the road traveling the U.S. in his van. David has penned several fitness and nutrition articles and books, but after listening to On Writing by Stephen King, he decided to give writing fiction a try. He started out with a novel about an Air Force Sergeant who's PTSD caused him to do terrible things in his sleep and continued his venture into fiction with Los Chocolates de Esperanza Diamante.

Theresa is a mother of two and the wife of a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. After seventeen years traveling the country, moving from base to base, the family has settled their roots back in Theresa's home town of Olive Branch, MS, where she enjoys her time with old friends and family.   After almost three years of managing a retail bookstore, Theresa has gone behind the scenes to write romantic stories with flare. She daydreams of the perfect love affair and takes those ideas to paper.    

Tune in nightly for hot topics, news headlines, special guest interviews and more! Visit www.unschriptedradio.com for more information. John Nelson is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and former Special Forces Medic–Air Commando. He left his home in Kingston, Massachusetts at the age of eighteen for an adventure in Uncle Sam's Fun House. He now lives a queiter life as a healthcare executive in the Rocky Mountains. His debut novel Against Nature was released in April by Wild Child Publishing.  Visit John at: http://johngnelson.blogspot.com/  You can email him at: againstnature@hotmail.com More about Against Nature The U.S. is ground-zero for a mysterious global pandemic. The disease is highly infectious and kills its victims within two weeks of exposure. It's neither bacteria nor a virus and all traditional treatment regimens have failed. Serena Salus, a radical scientist, discovers the organism is an extraterrestrial dust mite brought to earth by a shuttle astronaut. The government contends it's a genetically-engineered organism created on earth by enemies of freedom. Dr. Salus uncovers a vile plan for distributing her experimental vaccine and finds herself in a deadly confrontation with powerful forces that'll stop at nothing to control the distribution of her vaccine.

Burke Allen talks military strategy and leadership with author and retired USAF Master Sergeant Benny  Hughes. Hughes spent 28 years in the Air Force and retired at the rank of  Chief Master Sergeant. He served his country at locations in places like Germany, Korea, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Iraq. Benny is the author of Leadership…..PUT A CAP ON IT, a best seller for the publisher IUNIVERSE. Benny has spoken at high school, college, military and corporate events all over the world, and now he joins us on The Burke Allen Show!

Eldonna Lewis Fernandez is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, and a negotiation specialist and performance expert for women who want to develop more influence, discipline and negotiation skills professionally and personally. Focusing on women’s issues, personal growth, adventure, self esteem, and inspiration she empowers women to take control of the handlebars of their lives through the Power of PINK: Power, Integrity, Negotiation & Knowledge.