Podcast appearances and mentions of al anbar

Ryan Manion is the CEO of the Travis Manion Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering veterans and Gold Star families, and to inspiring future generations. Following the death of her brother, Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion, in Iraq, she devoted her life to honoring the fallen, fostering resilience, and advocating for the military community.She is also the author of THE KNOCK AT THE DOOR, a powerful story of loss, resilience, and purpose.In addition to her work with the foundation, Ryan hosts THE RESILIENT LIFE podcast, where she interviews leaders from all walks of life about overcoming adversity and turning challenges into opportunities for growth.From the Travis Manion Foundation Website:“On April 29, 2007, experienced Iraq war veteran from the 1st Recon Battalion, 1stLt Travis Manion, and his fellow Marines were ambushed while searching a suspected insurgent house in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. As he led the counterattack against the enemy forces, Travis was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded teammates. His courageous acts allowed every member of his patrol to survive.  For his actions, Travis was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor. His legacy continues to grow through the work of TMF, inspiring people to make an impact by serving others.”FOLLOW RyanInstagram: @rmanionX: @rmanionFacebook: @RyanManionTMFWebsite: https://ryanmanion.com/contact/ Website: https://www.travismanion.org/ FOLLOW JACKInstagram: @JackCarrUSA X:  @JackCarrUSAFacebook:  @JackCarr YouTube:  @JackCarrUSASPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing Mk15 Timepiece - MOD3:https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-mk15-timepiece-mod-3/ and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr  P365 Collection: P365XL with Red Dot Optic, P365, P365X-Macro, P365 Custom with True Precision, and P365 Legion.Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear 

Returning to Midrats this week to discuss his latest non-fiction novel is Seth W.B. Folsom, Colonel, USMC (Ret.).From the Amazon page:Nothing Here Worth Dying For tells the story of his command of Task Force Lion—a “purpose-built” combat advisor team—and his frenetic 2017 deployment to Iraq's Al Anbar Province. Charged with the daunting task of advising, assisting, and enabling the Iraqi Security Forces in their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Folsom and his team of Marines and sailors struggled to support their Iraqi partners in the Jazeera Operations Command while simultaneously grappling with their own leadership for their relevance on the battlefield.…As with the author's previous books, Nothing Here Worth Dying For focuses on individual Marine actions at the tactical and operational levels while also addressing regional events that contributed to the overall narrative of the U.S. war in Iraq. Folsom describes his unpopular decision to prioritize his team members and their mission to support the Iraqi army above the desires of his own military service branch. As the final operation against ISIS in western Al Anbar gained steam, he questioned the wisdom of the military leadership to which he had dedicated his entire adult life.ShowlinksNothing Here Worth Dying ForThe Highway War: A Marine Company Commander in IraqIn the Gray Area: A Marine Advisor Team at WarWhere Youth and Laughter Go: With ‘the Cutting Edge in AfghanistanSummaryThis conversation delves into the complexities of military operations in Iraq, focusing on the formation and challenges faced by Task Force Lion during the fight against ISIS. Colonel Seth Folsom shares insights on the cultural dynamics, logistical feats, and the intricate relationships between various military and coalition forces. The discussion highlights the sacrifices made by service members and the ongoing questions about the purpose and impact of their missions.TakeawaysThe rise of ISIS in 2014 prompted a swift military response.Task Force Lion was formed from diverse units, creating unique challenges.Cultural differences between U.S. and Iraqi forces impacted operations.Logistical coordination was crucial for mission success.The PMF played a significant role in the fight against ISIS.Command structures were complex and often convoluted.The importance of building a cohesive team was emphasized.Leadership involved navigating various military and political dynamics.Sacrifices made by service members were a central theme.Reflections on the purpose of military engagement remain relevant.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Context of the Long War02:56: The Rise of ISIS and Initial Responses05:39: Building Task Force Lion08:12: Challenges of Individual Augments10:54: Mission Overview and Arrival in Iraq13:49: The Complex Landscape of Iraqi Forces16:12: The Role of PMF and Tribal Forces19:09: Navigating Command Structures and Relationships36:42: Challenges of Coalition Operations39:59: Authority and Responsibility in Combat40:54: Logistical Feats in a War Zone45:19: The Complexity of Joint Operations47:50: Cultural Differences in Military Operations55:17: Reflections on Purpose and SacrificeSeth W. B. Folsom is a retired Marine Corps colonel who served more than twenty-eight years in uniform. Throughout the Global War on Terror, he deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he commanded in combat at the company, battalion, and task force levels. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Naval Postgraduate School, and the Marine Corps War College, he is the author of “The Highway War: A Marine Company Commander in Iraq;” “In the Gray Area: A Marine Advisor Team at War;” “Where Youth and Laughter Go: With ‘the Cutting Edge in Afghanistan;” and “Nothing Here Worth Dying For: Task Force Lion in Iraq.” He, his family, and their needy, spoiled cat live in Southern California.

This week on Security Dilemma, Patrick Carver Fox and John Allen Gay spoke with Mike DiMino and Dan Caldwell of Defense Priorities. Mike is a fellow at Defense Priorities, a former career CIA military analyst and counterterrorism officer who's worked on everything from operational assignments overseas to the EUCOM to the President's Daily Brief. Dan is a public policy advisor at Defense Priorities and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having deployed to Iraq and conducted operations in Al Anbar and Ninawa provinces. Today, we're going to be talking about the state of democracy in Ukraine, manpower issues and the Kherson front, demographics in Ukraine, escalation between Israel and Hezbollah and the pathway out of American primacy in the Middle East. Check out Mike's recent explainer on Ukraine Check out the letter John and Dan signed Check out the EU studies on Ukraine's demographics

In this episode of what could easily be considered the best podcast for those preparing for military transition, we delve into the life of Ralph Sarabia, a Marine Corps veteran whose story of resilience and recovery is both inspiring and instructive. From the gangs outside his door in his youth to the battlegrounds of Iraq, particularly in the Al Anbar province, Ralph's journey is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome. His combat deployments left him grappling with trauma and the daunting task of reacclimating to civilian life, challenges that he faced head-on with courage and determination. The episode takes a raw and honest look at Sarabia's battles with mental health issues, including a poignant moment when he attempted to take his life, highlighting the critical importance of support and understanding for veterans navigating the post-service landscape. Today, Ralph's succeeded in completing a Master's Degree from USC and now works counseling his fellow veterans. He also channels his experiences into Putasos Fight Apparel, a company that not only represents his passion for boxing but also serves as a platform for advocating mental health awareness among veterans. This story is not just about the struggles; it's about the triumphs of a veteran determined to make a difference in both his life and the lives of others. ALL LINKS FOR THE PODCAST https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CONNECT WITH RALPH: Web: https://putasosfightapparel.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/putasosinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-sarabia-07967a187/

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Nick sits down with Dan Caldwell, U.S. Marine (Ret.) and Vice President at Center for Renewing America, to discuss the war in Ukraine, Israel, increased conflict potential against Iran and China, the latest Biden Aid package, and Senator Tommy Tuberville's courageous hold on woke military promotions.#DanCaldwell #CenterforRenewingAmerica #Israel #Ukraine #Tuberville #Hold #MilitaryPromotions #China #Iran #UkraineAid #ForeignPolicyDan Caldwell is vice president for foreign policy at Stand Together and has worked within the Stand Together community for over eight years. Dan is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He deployed to Iraq with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and conducted operations in the Al Anbar and Ninawa provinces. Following his service in the Marines, Dan worked for Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ), focusing on veterans and defense issues. Dan is also an advisor to Concerned Veterans for America.Learn more about Dan Caldwell's work:https://americarenewing.comhttps://twitter.com/dandcaldwell––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgOdysee – https://odysee.com/@AmMomentOrgBitChute – https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Xr42d9swu7O9/GabTV – https://tv.gab.com/channel/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh sits down with Russ Vought, former OMB Director and President of Center for Renewing America and Dan Caldwell, U.S. Marine (ret.) and Vice President of Center for Renewing America, to discuss the weaponization of government against the American people, the future of the war in Ukraine, and how the debt limit fight is an opportunity to defund woke federal bureaucracies destroying America.#RussVought #DanCaldwell #CenterforRenewingAmerica #DebtLimit #Deficit #FinanceRuss Vought is President of Center for Renewing America, which exists to renew a consensus of America as a nation under God with unique interests worthy of defending that flow from its people, institutions, and history, where individuals' enjoyment of freedom is predicated on just laws and healthy communities. Before CRA he was Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Trump.Dan Caldwell is Vice President for Center for Renewing America. Dan is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He deployed to Iraq with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and conducted operations in the Al Anbar and Ninawa provinces. Following his service in the Marines, Dan worked for Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ), focusing on veterans and defense issues. Dan is also an advisor to Concerned Veterans for America.Learn more about Russ Vought & Dan Caldwell's work:https://americarenewing.comhttps://twitter.com/RussVoughthttps://twitter.com/dandcaldwell––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgOdysee – https://odysee.com/@AmMomentOrgFollow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier an Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about the release of the book Bastards and Brothers, 3d Battalion 2d Marines Deployed to Al Anbar deployment in 2005. We have special guest Ajax Trueblood who is the author of the book as well as Lieutenant Colonel Chris Ieva(Retired) and First Sergeant Sean Gregory(Retired) the Company Commander and Company First Sergeant for 3/2 Kilo Company. You can pre-order the book at bastardsandbrothers.com

Travis Manion Foundation's Ryan Manion joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Thursday to discuss her organization's work and preview their work this Memorial Day weekend. Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) -- America's leading Gold Star Family and Veteran Service Organization www.travismanion.org BIO: Ryan Manion is the President of Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) and has dedicated her life to supporting our nation's military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Ryan is a highly regarded advocate for the military community and has been invited to address national audiences on numerous occasions, including Good Morning America, CBS this Morning, CNN, TODAY Show, Fox News, and many more. She authored the book The Knock at the Door: Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose. In 2020 she launched a podcast titled The Resilient Life. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Nick sits down with Dan Caldwell, a retired U.S. Marine and VP for Foreign Policy at Stand Together, to discuss all the problems with U.S. foreign policy, including the false pretenses for our invasion of Iraq, the failed war in Afghanistan, the corrupt role the media played in all of it, and what lessons we must learn to avoid a similar fate in Europe as the Russia–Ukraine War looms.Dan Caldwell is vice president for foreign policy at Stand Together and has worked within the Stand Together community for over eight years. Dan is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He deployed to Iraq with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and conducted operations in the Al Anbar and Ninawa provinces. Following his service in the Marines, Dan worked for Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ), focusing on veterans and defense issues. Dan is also an advisor to Concerned Veterans for America.Learn more about Dan Caldwell's work:https://standtogether.org/https://cv4a.org/news-media/cva-names-dan-caldwell-new-executive-director/––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-695775Check out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimSubscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAjiHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-moment-of-truth-77884750/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tyler and Jose sit down with Senior Marine William Anthony Rodriguez and traverse various topics ranging from a time before 9/11, the old Corps, Bootcamp, V 3/3, Security Force Regiment, and V 2/8 Echo Co. Themes explored in this episode with William focused on gratitude, resilience, the surrealness of war, God (Dios) and the state of affairs with digital technologies. We honor our Senior Marines as they paved the way for us younger guys. We also thank Anthony for keeping his grit, integrity, and fire.

We often times overlook our military veterans, but none more than our minority military veterans and the impact of what serving a country who doesn't always serve you look like and or the impact from the experience. Amerikan Therapy sits down with Tim Scott to talk all things PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and his recovery from a path that was at one point leading him to destruction and how he has been able to reshape that experience to now helping others through civil rights. Tim Scott Bio:Tim Scott was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps who served from 2003-2008 and completed a thirteen-month deployment to Al Anbar, Iraq. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's degree in Sociology & Anthropology in 2011. He then attended Ohio Northern University and received his juris doctorate in 2014. Currently, Scott is a civil rights investigator at Texas State University where he addresses sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment complaints. He is married to his wife, Sydney and they recently welcomed a son named Lennox.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

Join 0311 Iraq veteran Andy Manzi as he details his time as a LAV operator in the first battle of Fallujah and in the Al-Anbar province, speaks about his reconciling with his time in Iraq, and talks about his nonprofit Warrior Surf Foundation that helps veterans through surfing, yoga, and mental wellness camps.•If you'd like to contribute in some way and help Andy's amazing organization please checkout WSF's Thunderbomb Surf Camp that they are working to raise money for.  They're also working to send eight deserving Veterans from WSF to a week-long yoga, surf and wellness retreat in Nicaragua in June. Checkout the link below:https://warriorsurf.rallyup.com/thunderbomb•Executive Producer: Matthew DomenicoProducer: Matthew Domenico & Katherine Connor DuffDirector: Ryan KnightPost Production: Grant EscandonProgram Coordinator: Katherine Connor DuffCo-Host: Brock Joseph & Matthew PardueResearcher: Ruth SmithermanPatreon Associate Producers: Mikey T. Marshall, The Muggia FamilySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thefoxholepodcast)

Ryan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Coach Leahy, who coached Travis at La Salle College High School, shares some stories of their time together in the classroom and on the playing fields. Topics discussed include Ryan's passionate work through the Travis Manion Foundation, "If not me, then who", finding your purpose, and much more. Please check out Ryan's podcast, The Resilient Life here 

Ryan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She serves as the President of the Travis Manion Foundation, a non-profit born from the passing of her brother, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Ryan shares her story of how she turned her pain and grief into purpose and used her challenges as opportunities for growth. Ryan also shares the important work her foundation does for military families.   Key Takeaways What was it like for Ryan being part of a military family and constantly moving around as a kid? You have to make sure your kids are having experiences outside of the bubble they’re going up in. What did Ryan want to be when she grew up? Ryan shares what happened when she found out her brother passed away in Iraq. Growing up, Ryan learned that you deal with mental pain through physical activity. How did the Travis Manion Foundation get started? After Travis passed, Ryan closed down her business. She didn’t feel passionate anymore. Ryan knew she wanted to serve her country, but didn’t want to join the military.  Ryan’s mother passed away from cancer. She had no symptoms and when they found it, she was given 8 months to live. Within five years, Ryan had lost her brother and her mom. When Ryan took on the role of President at the foundation, she woke up everyday feeling like she could not make mistakes and screw this up. Ryan’s therapist said she was suffering from PTSD. Ryan was frustrated. Isn’t that only for military veterans? Ryan recognizes now that she should have been in therapy a lot sooner than she was. What is the Travis Manion Foundation doing now to help veterans? “If it’s not you then, who?”   Continue On Your Journey Travismanion.org Ryanmanion.com Ryan on TwitterThe Resilient Life Podcast    JRmartinez.com J.R. on Instagram J.R. on Facebook J.R. on Twitter J.R. Youtube Channel   Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help others discover the REBIRTH podcast so they, too, can be inspired and motivated by the stories shared in these episodes.

In the debut show I talk to my podcasting mentor and great friend Joey Martinez of the Devil Doc Talk Show. I've known Joey for years after meeting him at an IAVA event. Joey is a veteran of OIF, he served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman in the Al-Anbar province with 1st MIG's Surgical Shock Trauma Platoon in 2006. After leaving the Navy he got into audio engineering. More recently he has dedicated several episodes of his podcast to a series about “Growing is healing”   #navy #veteran #corpsman     Production Gear Used: Camera: Red Komodo 6k for streaming Lights Key: Aputure 300x - https://amzn.to/2EX5YQI            Fill: Fotodoix 500 LED Panel            Background: Aputure MC - https://amzn.to/34koDyx Sound: Rode Go Mic - https://amzn.to/2SnVZXP     My Social   Locals - modernronin.locals.com   IG - /tomchase2017 https://www.instagram.com/tomchase2017   Twitter: @tommychase01 https://twitter.com/tommychase01   Blog http://www.modernronin.com   Amazon Link https://amzn.to/2y092bp   All content is property of Tommy Chase and The Modern Ronin

In today’s podcast, we are excited to bring you Ryan Manion - an incredible woman who has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Drawing on her personal experiences, Ryan inspires us to become the best versions of ourselves, while also serving the greater good. She has created a culture of servant leadership in her company and community, and her approach to personal thriving demonstrates how strong relationships and service to one another promotes personal well-being and leads to collective success. Ryan has learned that personal thriving is a by-product of personal challenges. She inspires us to meet challenges head-on, and perform at our highest potential by harnessing our innate abilities and character strengths. Ryan’s book – The Knock at The Door – was co-written with two other Gold Star women, linked forever by their unimaginable losses. They share their inspiring, unlikely journey that began on the worst day of their lives. Support the show.

Ryan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation's military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Ryan is the co-author of the newly released book, The Knock at the Door, Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose.   Serving as the President of Travis Manion Foundation since 2012, Ryan leads a national movement focused on assisting veterans and families of the fallen to take the next step in their personal journeys and inspiring the next generation of leaders. As a highly regarded advocate for the military community, Ryan has been invited to address national audiences on numerous occasions—including Good Morning America, CBS this Morning, CNN, The Today Show, Fox News and many more. Carrying on the legacy of her brother Travis, Ryan continues to lead a life of service to others. This was most notably recognized in 2015 when she was selected to receive the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service. Ryan served on the Advisory Committee at Arlington National Cemetery and remains committed to their mission. As a leader in the Veteran Non-Profit sector, Ryan serves on the Advisory Boards of the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation and With Honor.    Some additional accolades include: ● 2018 Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Fellow ● 2018 Sage Foundation Charity Pioneer  ● 2017 United States Naval Academy Honorary Graduate  ● 2016 HillVets 100 list ● 2014 Joseph D. Helton, Jr. Award for Leadership ● 2013 Hillier (Ignite) Warrior for Warriors Award Ryan resides in Doylestown, PA with her husband and three children, Maggie Rose, Honor and Travis Brendan. Ryan continues to serve her local community by serving as a Township Supervisor since elected in 2011. While responsibilities of this position are focused on deciding issues of public safety, growth management, environment, etc., Ryan most appreciates the personal connection with those within the community she is able to directly serve.    The Interview Highlights    Ryan worked alongside her mother, Janet, at the Travis Manion Foundation for approximately 18 months before her mother passed away.   The board of directors for the foundation then appointed Ryan President of the organization.     Talk about big shoes to fill!  To help her fill her mom's shoes, Ryan hired really smart people to work alongside her.  She is very humble and doesn't take credit for the organization but gives all credit to her mom for laying a foundation for success.     The organization supports military veterans and their families.   So many people want to give and serve and honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country.      The Hero's Run, which was started as a grassroots effort with approximately 500 people participating, now occurs in 90 places across the world with more than 70,000 people showing up to run and support first responders and veterans.  Robyn ran the 1st Hero's run with her daughter in the jogging stroller and remembers the passion and emotions associated with the event.      One of the reasons Ryan wrote the book, “The Knock at the Door” was to show the real side of her.   She is in the public eye a lot and appears to be so strong, not shedding tears for her brother, Travis or her the loss of her mom.   People asked her how she does it and as a result of all of the questions she wanted to tell her story and her journey.  Ryan and her co-authors, Amy and Heather wanted to show that their stories didn't end with the knock at the door.  Their stories were just beginning.      Ryan believes that setting goals to get through each day after a major life event occurs is key.  Setting small goals and thinking about today and not next year is important.  It helps to think about tomorrow but no further into the future.  When you go through a traumatic event or loss you have to set small goals at first.     Setting intentional goals is the key.  One has to be comfortable with the fact that life is not a sprint.  And it's important to remember that failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.  It's the little failures that have the power to set us back, so mindset is important.   Each day is a new day and an opportunity to be the best we can be. Tomorrow is a new day to turn the setbacks around.     When we realize that life is a series of successes and failures and that a success is just around the corner, the failures and setbacks don't hurt as bad.  The best way to honor those we've lost is to not give up but be the best version of ourselves.     The Travis Manion Foundation is an empowerment organization.  The organization helps provide opportunities for men and women who served in the military to help educate our youth on the importance of character and gives an opportunity for continued service, even without their uniforms.    Fifty-five percent of veterans say they feel disconnected to community when they return to civilian life.  Through the program, volunteers have talked to more than 350,000 students across the US.   One third of kids do not have a positive role model or, example, of good character in their lives.   The veteran volunteers can positively influence the children to become men and women of good character.     Ryan's Book Recommendations   Brothers Forever by Tom Manion   The Knock at the Door, Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose by Ryan Manion, Heather Kelly, and Amy Looney Heffernan   Ryan's Favorite Quote “If not me, then who.” ~ Travis Manion    Learn more about or connect with Ryan   Website The Travis Manion Foundation  Instagram   To learn more about me, your host, Robyn Graham, click HERE.     To learn about The Brand Insider by Robyn Graham, click HERE.  

Losing a family member or someone you love is the most devastating thing that can happen to a person. You are left with grief that you have absolutely no control over. I grieve for my dad every single day and think about him constantly. It is a pain I know I will have for the rest of my life. When you lose someone you love, your life changes immediately. Ryan Manion is helping others navigate their new lives of grief. She has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Ryan is here to talk all about grief, The Travis Manion Foundation and her heartfelt new book, “The Knock at the Door: Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose.” I was so inspired and comforted by our conversation. I hope you are too. Everyone grieves differently, but we all need strong support and love to move forward.  To learn more about Ryan visit ryanmanion.com Visit travismanion.org to learn how you can serve with The Travis Manion Foundation. Go to HelloFresh.com/withwhit10 and use code withwhit10 for 10 free meals including free shipping. If you are in need of new glasses, head to warbyparker.com/withwhit to take the quiz and order your free Home Try-On. For contacts, order a trial pack that includes six days’ worth of contacts for only $5 –and then receive $5 off your next Warby Parker order. Learn more at warbyparker.com/withwhit. Head to a Sephora store or sephora.com to shop skincare. Get the skin-saving lineup, only at Sephora (online and in-store) now!     Produced by Dear Media.   

Ryan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Serving as the President of Travis Manion Foundation since 2012, Ryan leads a national movement focused on assisting veterans and families of the fallen to take the next step in their personal journeys, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. As a highly regarded advocate for the military community, Ryan has been invited to address national audiences on numerous occasions.

In today’s podcast, we are excited to bring you Ryan Manion - an incredible woman who has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Drawing on her personal experiences, Ryan inspires us to become the best versions of ourselves, while also serving the greater good. She has created a culture of servant leadership in her company and community, and her approach to personal thriving demonstrates how strong relationships and service to one another promotes personal well-being and leads to collective success. Ryan has learned that personal thriving is a by-product of personal challenges. She inspires us to meet challenges head-on, and perform at our highest potential by harnessing our innate abilities and character strengths. Ryan’s book – The Knock at The Door – was co-written with two other Gold Star women, linked forever by their unimaginable losses. They share their inspiring, unlikely journey that began on the worst day of their lives. Support the show.

I conducted this interview in 2017 but today in 2020, it's still so relevant. Now that the old podcast is down, I'm publishing again so that the great work being done is not forgotten.Former U.S. Marine Erin Kirk-Cuomo is fully aware of what her sisters in the Marine Corps are going through as they battle Marines United; a group of 30,000+ men who stored and shared thousands of photos of female Marines on Google Drive and Facebook. Some of the photos were taken without permission, some were nude photos shared without permission. In many cases, male Marines encouraged each other to find these women and rape them, even posting their duty stations, full names, addresses and phone numbers.Erin knows because it happened to her. As co-founder of Not in My Marine Corps, she's helping to lobby for federal laws that will make non-consensual photosharing illegal on a federal level, and providing support for victims. But like many before her, she's sometimes fighting an uphill battle not everyone is sure she can win.Listen on iTunesShow Notes:Links: https://www.facebook.com/NotInMyMarineCorps/https://www.notinmymarinecorps.org/Biography: Erin Kirk-Cuomo is a former United States Marine, business owner, activist, co-founder of Not In My Marine Corps, Coast Guard wife, and mother. Ms. Kirk-Cuomo is a 2002 Graduate of the University of Tampa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and a 2005 Graduate of the University of the Arts in Photojournalism. Upon graduating from the University of the Arts in 2005, Ms. Kirk-Cuomo enlisted in the Marine Corps as a combat photographer.After completing basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, Ms. Kirk-Cuomo completed combat training at Camp Geiger in Jacksonville, North Carolina before attending the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland where she graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate. Ms. Kirk-Cuomo was assigned to Camp Pendleton where she briefly worked at the base combat camera unit before being transferred to 1st Marine Division Combat Camera, deploying several times to Fallujah as a combat photographer. During her deployments in Iraq, Ms. Kirk-Cuomo was deployed with various infantry units in and around Al Anbar to include Ramadi, Al Qaim, Saqlawiyah, and Korean Village. Ms. Kirk-Cuomo was also a member of the lioness team and later a member on the very first female engagement team created in Fallujah in 2008. Upon the end of her deployment to Iraq in 2008, Ms. Kirk-Cuomo was selected as the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ photographer for General James Conway. Ms. Kirk-Cuomo traveled to Afghanistan extensively while being assigned to the staff of the Commandant including covering the beginning of the battle of Marjah in 2010.Not In My Marine Corps was created in order to provide a platform of resources for survivors of military sexual trauma, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and non-consensual photo sharing. Not In My Marine Corps also strives to provide an online support group to share stories and experiences to encourage and educate survivors that they are not alone in this fight.

On this episode the guys speak with Navy SEAL Legend Mike Day about the day he was riddled with 27 bullets while conducting a raid on a terrorist network in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. He also discusses maintaining health and mental clarity through proper dieting. Go to www.SOFBadMonkey.com to purchase SBM swag and read the latest blogs. Follow us on IG: @SOFBadMonkey @Jdelgadoarte @Ralstonte @Official_jayfeely2

Sometimes Brilliant with Dr. Larry BrilliantLarry Brilliant, M.D., M.P.H., is a pioneering physician, visionary technologist, and global philanthropist. A medical officer for the UN’s World Health Organization and member of the Central Team in smallpox eradication in India, he was the first executive director of Google.org, One of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and Winner of the TEDPrize. Dr. Larry currently serves as chairman of Skoll Global Threats Fund. Larry co-founded the The Seva Foundation, whose programs and partners have restored sight to more than four million blind in dozens of countries. He has worked with four Presidents, the UN, G8 and Chaired the National Biosurveillance Advisory Subcommittee. He co-founded one of the first digital social networks, the Well. http://www.larrybrilliant.comThe 5 AM Miracle with Jeff SandersJeff Sanders is on a mission to help you dominate your day before breakfast. Through his popular podcast, The 5 AM Miracle, Jeff speaks on how to bounce out of bed with enthusiasm, form powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. Every week on his blog and podcast he shares new and fascinating content about healthy habits, personal development, and rockin’ productivity. https://www.jeffsanders.comThe Travis Manion Foundation with Ryan ManionRyan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Serving as the President of the Travis Manion Foundation since 2012, Ryan leads a national movement focused on assisting veterans and families of the fallen to take the next step in their personal journeys, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. http://www.travismanion.org

On tonights episode retired USMC Colonel Bill Coates will be joining Stew and The Nunn for a rousing chat on all things American.Colonel USMC (Retired) / Author / Student of American History and the ConstitutionBill Coate’s career in the military began soon after graduation from high school, when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Following the end of his contract, He left active service to pursue a degree at Eastern Montana College. It was there that he joined the Platoon Leaders Class and was subsequently commissioned as a second lieutenant after graduation in December 1985.His Military career has spanned three decades, and included duty stations all over the world, from Australia to the Middle East with combat deployments to East Timor and Iraq. Career highlights to include commanding at all levels from captain to colonel. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Bill was the Iraq All Source Team Chief before deploying to Iraq and establishing the National Intelligence Center in Baghdad. He later served as a battalion commander in Al Anbar province from May 2005-February 2006.His final duty station was in Dam Neck, VA where he was the commanding officer of the Marine Corps Intelligence Schools, and served there until his retirement in 2011.Bill’s service to our great nation lives on through his work with the Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs. His mission now is to reach our nation’s Warriors who are struggling with the challenges of post combat trauma. He continues to lead men, challenging them to rise up and be the leaders they were created to be, to live purposeful lives, and to positively impact America.

“As a former Marine, Betley really knows his stuff. Fans of nonstop, nail-biting action will love this one!” —Kyle Mills, #1 New York Times bestselling author When Logan West impulsively answers a dead man’s ringing phone, he triggers a global race against the clock to track down an unknown organization searching for an Iraqi artifact that is central to a planned attack in the Middle East—one that will draw the United States into a major conflict with Iran. Logan, a former Marine officer, is quickly contracted as a “consultant” to assist the FBI as part of a special task force bent on stopping the shadowy operatives, whatever the cost. The battles are nonstop, from the plains of the Midwest, to mansions in northern Mexico, to the war-torn Al-Anbar province, pitting an international team against trained mercenaries employed by the world’s largest private security contractor...whose owner has a personal vendetta against the US government. Meanwhile, Logan is battling his own demons, especially the trauma of the ambush that his Force Recon unit suffered at an insurgent torture compound in Fallujah in 2004, which threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. With high-stakes and fully-realized characters, Overwatch is a thriller unlike any you’ve read before: deftly plotted, up-to-the-minute, and impossible to put down.                        - From Amazon Reviews

THE NEXT MISSION IS HONORED TO HAVE ON A SPECAIL GUEST HOST: SPENCER ALAN REITER Served in the California Army National Guard Infantry from 1986-92. Worked as a professional ski patroller, EMT, Avalanche controll, Bear Vally search and Rescue, Resident sleeper for the Bear Valley Fire department two years.Went active duty in 1998 U.S. Army graduate of US Army Ranger and Airborne school at age 32.25th infantry Hawaii ... Ft Drum,NY Observer/Controller for Joint Rediness Training center.Was in a motor vehicle accident in 2006 was Medicaly discharge in 2008.Founded SAR Global Tool in 2006 as a knife and tool make RICK TURNER from SPIRIT OF A HERO Spirit of a Hero Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to providing financial, moral, and community support to critically wounded service members of the United States Armed Forces. Through community driven activities, Spirit of a Hero will raise awareness, and give hope to the Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen fighting for our freedom. 2nd GUEST: DANIEL PIHL:  Former Recon Marine . Starting his career as a Professional MMA Fighter. 5 year's at 1st reconnaissance Battalion 0321 operator. I served 2 combat deployments in Al Anbar province Iraq. Billets filled include platoon sergeant, Team leader, Point man, Designated Marksman, Vehicle commander and foreign military Special Forces instructor. In this time I achieved the rank of sergeant. 3rd GUEST: J Michael Harter  MUSIC BAND, from NASHVILLE, TN It takes more than a pleasing voice, the personality to engage a crowd and the energy to bring an audience to their feet to be a great entertainer. It also takes tenacity, hard work, determination and knowing that, above all else, music is your destiny.     

This edition features stories on an Iraqi transfer of security ceremony in Al Anbar province, U.S. Army Soldiers providing security for the Afghanistan and Pakistan borders, an Airman's story of serving her country and the Louisiana Army and Air National Guard responding to Hurricane Gustav to stop looters.

Topics: Radio Someone You Should KnowBruce McQuain from QandO joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce is a veteran of the Vietnam war and spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. It is so great to have him as part of the show. Last night, Bruce told us about CPL Moses Cardenas, "Al Anbar province, Iraq. Once one of the most deadly places on earth for US Soldiers and Marines is scheduled to be turned over to the Iraqi government soon because it has become a place of relative calm and peace. Things are beginning to bloom and work there. That is the case due to no small effort by Marines and Soldiers who have fought and died there over the past few years." Tonight I’d like to tell you about a young Marine who not only saved a life and by doing so gave his new born daughter the ultimate gift. The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce McQuain from QandO does an incredible job with the series every week. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Topics: Radio Someone You Should KnowBruce McQuain from QandO joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce is a veteran of the Vietnam war and spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. It is so great to have him as part of the show. Last night, Bruce told us about CPL Moses Cardenas, "Al Anbar province, Iraq. Once one of the most deadly places on earth for US Soldiers and Marines is scheduled to be turned over to the Iraqi government soon because it has become a place of relative calm and peace. Things are beginning to bloom and work there. That is the case due to no small effort by Marines and Soldiers who have fought and died there over the past few years." Tonight I’d like to tell you about a young Marine who not only saved a life and by doing so gave his new born daughter the ultimate gift. The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce McQuain from QandO does an incredible job with the series every week. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

The Sword of Allah refers to Khalid ibn al-Walid, the prophet Mohammad's top general.  Khalid commanded over 100 battles and never lost, making him the most undefeated general in history.  He usually fought in the front lines either as a cavalry commander or as a champion dueler.  This is the first of a two-part episode.  This part will cover Khalid's conquests of Arabia and Persia: Khalid ibn al-Walid originally fought with the Meccan Quraiysh tribe against Mohammad and the Muslims.  However, he converted after the Battle of the Trench and joined the forces of Mohammad.  His first campaign as a Muslim commander was into Ghassanid Territory to fight the Battle of Mutah, in which he led an expert retreat after the first three Muslim commanders were killed.  His second campaign involved attacking south and east in order to conquer the Arabian Peninsula.  He participated in the conquest of Mecca and in the Battle of Hunayn.  After Mohammad's death, Abu Bakr took over and formed the Rashidun Caliphate (the first of three great Islamic Empires with the other two being the Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties).  Khalid led the campaign to reconquer all the tribes that left the Muslim confederation after Mohammad's death.  Specifically, he commanded the Muslims at the Battle of Yamama, which was fought against the "liar prophet", Musailima. After the Arabian Peninsula was retaken, Khalid was put in charge of the Rashidun invasion of Iraq (which was held by the Sassanid Persians).  Some of the famous battles of the invasion include the Battle of Chains, the Battle of Ullais, the Battle of Hira, and the Battle of Al-Anbar.  However, the most famous is the Battle of Walaja, which is known as the eastern Battle of Cannae because of Khalid's successful double envelopment of the Persians.  To this day, Khalid and Hannibal are the only ones to pull this off against a numerically superior force.  The Battle of Firaz is also important because Khalid defeated a Persian army ten times his own (in numbers).  The second part of this episode will cover Khalid's exploits in Syria. For more information, read: Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/ohod.asp http://islambyquestions.net/moreAbout/Hunayn.htm http://islam.pakistanway.com/showtopic.aspx?topicid=266&typeid=25 http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/companion/10_abu_bakr.htm http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9045249/Khalid-ibn-al-Walid http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/companion/00_abu_bakr.htm http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=1206 http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/muslimwars/articles/yarmuk.aspx Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine

On this episode, Al Anbar province has seen violence diminish thanks to the local tribal leaders, we'll go on a night patrol with Operation Garden Spider, Soldiers get a taste of home as Operation T-Bone gets into full swing and we'll remember the day on a very little island in the Pacific Ocean that changed the course of World War II.