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

In this special Veterans Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorney Ryan Cross about his career as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer and his path to Bond.Bond is grateful to all of our veterans and those who are still actively serving in the United States military. Thank you for your service as well as the sacrifices of your families and loved ones!For more information on the Albany Law School 2024 Veterans Pro Bono Project being held on November 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., click here.

Originally Published May 27, 2022. On this episode we dive into the compelling world of Frank Bognar, author of A Great Flash of Light: America's Journey Across the Nuclear Age. Frank shares his personal experiences living through the Cuban Missile Crisis and his deep concerns about today's nuclear threats. Drawing from his military service and extensive research, Frank offers eye-opening insights into the dangers the world still faces and the urgent need for nuclear disarmament. Tune in as we explore the critical crossroads humanity finds itself at today, and the path toward a peaceful, nuclear-free future.   Frank Bognar is the author of A Great Flash of Light: One American's Journey Across the Nuclear Age, a memoir aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons and advocating for a nuclear-free world. Having lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis as a teen, he experienced the fear and helplessness of a world on the brink of nuclear war. Later, as an Army Infantry Officer and scholar, he deepened his understanding of these global threats. Currently, he serves as Board Chair of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, advocating for nuclear disarmament.   Social Media: Website: https://www.endingthenuclearage.com/about  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.bognar/    Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often.   This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home   We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us!   Dr. Allen Lycka's Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drallenlycka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/drallenlycka   Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show - you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Deven Rodriguez, Founder and CEO at Podcastguest.io. Deven discusses how overcoming fears and embracing challenges have shaped his life, particularly highlighting the influence of mentors like David Goggins and Les Brown. He delves into his experience with self-doubt after a successful business month, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and persistence. Deven recounts a pivotal moment of proving his entrepreneurial success to his family, the significance of resilience, belief in oneself, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult life.

Join us for a compelling conversation with Scott Blair, a pilot with a diverse background in aviation and healthcare. In this episode, Scott shares invaluable insights from his multifaceted career, offering practical advice for maintaining wellness despite the demanding nature of aviation. Whether you're navigating career changes, juggling personal commitments, or aiming for longevity in the field, this discussion will provide you with the tools you need for success.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Effective strategies for managing sleep disruptions and optimizing rest for pilots Practical tips for maintaining a healthy diet and physical activity on the go How to balance a demanding aviation career with a healthy personal life Scott's personal experiences and lessons learned from his diverse career path Health risks pilots are prone to and how to mitigate them   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker PhD | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback The Pilot Network Podcast   ABOUT SCOTT BLAIR Scott Blair's career began in the military, where he served as an Army Infantry Officer in the 101st Airborne Division. Despite his initial dream of becoming a military pilot, his eyesight led him to a different path in the Army. Alongside his military duties, Scott pursued his passion for flying, obtaining his private and instrument pilot licenses. He transitioned to commercial aviation, flying for several airlines, including Chautauqua and Republic. He also served as an intelligence officer in the Army Reserves with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.   In 2012, Scott trained as a Physician Assistant (PA), balancing roles in urgent care and as a Flight Surgeon with his responsibilities as an E170 Captain. Prioritizing family, he left flying in 2016 to focus on orthopedic surgery. After years away from the cockpit, his love for flying reignited when he began teaching his daughter to fly, leading him to purchase a share in a small airplane. His return to aviation culminated in an offer from Envoy to become a direct entry captain, and he is currently enjoying his role at Southwest Airlines. Based in Atlanta, Scott now looks forward to a future where he can merge his professional goals with family life.   CONNECT WITH SCOTT LinkedIn: Emory Blair   CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!   SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-9300 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.

Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports, a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do our part to improve cardiometabolic health.

Vet Chat welcomes @sunny_actual for a great interview on how he started his military comedy videos, what life was like being stationed in Alaska as an Army Infantry Officer, and what his next moves are in Nashville!I hope you enjoyed this great conversation and be sure to check out his page

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with William Thibeau, Director of The American Military Project at The Claremont Institute's DC Center for the American Way of Life, to discuss how the United States military got woke starting with Bill Clinton's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy down to the drag shows and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies we see today. #UnitedStates #Military #Army #Navy #AirForce #CoastGuard #Woke #CQBrown #MarkMilley #JointChiefs #DontAskDontTellWill Thibeau is the Director of The American Military Project at The Claremont Institute's DC Center for the American way of life. He previously worked as a Policy Analyst in the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation and as Senior Director of Operations at The American Conservative (TAC). Will has a wealth of tech knowledge and expertise from his years at Palantir, where he delivered artificial intelligence and machine learning software to the military. Before Palantir, Will was a U.S. Army Infantry Officer with the 75th Ranger Regiment. As a Ranger, Will deployed in support of the Global War on Terror multiple times. Will is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and Fordham University. Will lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Michelle, and their three children.Learn more about William Thibeau's work:https://dc.claremont.org/author/will-thibeau/https://www.twitter.com/williamthibeau––––––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/@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 Jake Mercier and 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.

An old (2016) interview I did with one of my uncles, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel about his experiences in the infantry. You can also read the transcript of this interview at the following link: https://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/05/06/interview-with-a-u-s-army-infantry-officer/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-migaki/support

-Zach McAdams is a former Army Infantry Officer and Director of Operations at O2X-Prior to joining O2X, he served 13 years in the U.S. Army where he ended his career at the rank of Major. He served in a variety of leadership positions in Light Infantry Divisions across the Army including the 101st Airborne Division, 25th Infantry Division, and 10th Mountain Division. These roles encompassed teaching, advising, logistics, operations and command roles, and included multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan-He closed out his Army career serving as an Operations Officer and Executive Officer at the Battalion level, where he led the planning, resourcing, and synchronization of operations for an 800 soldier Infantry unit before he was medically retired in July of 2022 due a combination of career and combat injuries.-Bringing more than a decade of service as a tactical athlete, a passion for building career longevity, and extensive operations experience to his role - he leads the O2X Operations Team. Here he is responsible for all aspects of the delivery of O2X's in-person and virtual training and education programs. To facilitate hundreds of global events each year, he oversees specialist training and staffing; event planning and client coordination; forecasting of personnel and equipment needs; logistics and inventory management; staff training and feedback; and budget management.-He received his bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State University and his master's degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

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Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports, a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do our part to improve cardiometabolic health. PHR Twitter PHR Instagram In this episode we cover: 4:00 - Precision medicine 17:00 - What Precision Health Reports is 32:00 - Matt's personal health journey 45:00 - Matt's current health regimen

The leadership Heart Podcast is excited to welcome our special guest Deven Rodriguez. Deven Rodriguez is the founder of Storypreneur, a company that helps high-ticket coaches use the Storytelling to sell with ease. His signature system, the Subconscious Storytelling system provides coaches with a repeatable, duplicatable, and reliable system they can use to make selling their programs fun, enjoyable, and stress free due to the fact that the System focuses on crafting and delivering a presentation that destroys objections prior to them even entering the audience's mind! He's been featured in Forbes, YaHoo finance, Business Insider, and other top business magazines. He's also an Ultramarathon Runner and Active duty Army Infantry Officer.   Valuable Resources https://linktr.ee/sandrajhorton About The Host Sandra Horton has accomplished a remarkable career spanning 25+ years. She is a top achiever, and is known as a Business Success Coach. She is an award-winning Business and Change Management Consultant. Her credentials include the achievement of having a M.A. in Leadership, and having certifications in PROSCI Change Management and Emotional Intelligence EQ-i 2.0. Contact Method Sandra's Official Website  https://www.sandrahorton.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sandrajhortonthegrowthcatalyst/     Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-j-horton-ma-growth-catalyst-95976917 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sandrajanehorton/ See Libsyn for privacy information. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-leadership-heart-podcast/id1583079092?i=1000597352980

About Today's GuestAndrew Morton currently serves as part of PsychArmor's  Strategic Communications team in the role of External Relations.  Andrew is retired Army Infantry Officer with a combined 30 years of service and experience within the military community and veteran employment and transition space.  Since his transition from active-duty Andrew has spent much of the last decade focused on veterans' employment and transition initiatives across various strategic roles at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  He has served on various boards and advisory commissions across the Department of Labor, Veterans Services Organizations, and the private sector focused on military community employment, retention, and inclusive work-place practices.  Andrew served in multiple leadership and communications roles during his twenty-one year Infantry and Public Affairs officer career to include Chief of Marketing and Advertising for the Army Reserve, and Chief of Pan-Arabic Media Outreach and Engagement as part of Multi-National Force-Iraq. He continued to serve in multiple communications roles during his time at SHRM building programs focused on breaking down barriers and building connections between the military and employer community.  As contributing author to the late Justin Constantine's book From We Will to At Will- A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace, Andrew and Constantine addressed the challenge of that cultural shift from the military community as well as the mutually-shared responsibility to close that gap in understanding through individual and organizational-level awareness.  Andrew's first-person journey as soldier and military spouse has also instilled a passion for  behavior and mental health initiatives.  As part of this journey he is completing the final clinical portion of his Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the College of William and Mary serving as a therapist-intern within the Veterans Administration which he will complete in May of 2023.   Andrew lives in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia with his wife Emily, as well as his three children- and a myriad of animals.  Links Mentioned In This EpisodePsychArmor Web SiteH.O.P.E is a Course of Action BlogAndrew Morton on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Telling Your Story. A service member's experience in the military is one that only they can tell and it's up to them how much they choose to share with others. In this course, four veterans share their personal stories and offer insight.  You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Telling-Your-Story This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and business development executive Brad Harrison. Influenced by his father, Brad started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age and has maintained his passion for building businesses ever since. He attended West Point and served as an Army Infantry Officer prior to transitioning to the civilian sector. Brad discusses his transition experience and common challenges faced by Veterans as they enter the workforce and where to find help. Brad also shares the story behind Scout Ventures and Veteran businesses that are a part of their portfolio. Listen today to learn more about the value of mentorship, questions to ask when looking for the right job, and the importance of engaging with your Veteran community. Learn more about Scout Ventures here.      About Our Guest  Brad is an entrepreneur and seasoned business development executive with a passion for building companies and pushing the envelope of technological innovation. He has successfully helped incubate several companies out of the Scout office, including Scout's most successful investment to date, Unite US, PortfolioWatch (exited), and Assurely. Brad also has deep experience developing concepts, including co-authoring three patents in search, geo-tagging, and personalization. Brad was a distinguished honor graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an Airborne Ranger in the United States Army for five years before retiring as Captain. He also graduated from MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied New Product and Venture Development. While attending MIT, Brad was fortunate enough to work with Endeca Technologies and PureTech Ventures to help launch a joint MIT-Harvard incubator. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Angie and their son, Elvis, their daughter, Scout, and Team Harrisons trusty bernedoodle, Ziggy.     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 lets you experience more. Navy Federal Credit Union makes buying a car easy with their auto loan process. You can do it on their mobile app, online or by phone. It's so fast, you can get a decision in seconds and you could enjoy a great rate. Plus, with Navy Federal's Car Buying Service powered by TrueCar, you can shop, compare, and get upfront pricing on your next new or used car. Whether you're looking to buy your first car or your dream car, Navy Federal could help you cruise into the car you want with a monthly payment you can afford. Find out more at 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 over 445 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.

Special Agent in Charge Matthrew J. DeSarno joined the FBI in 2002 and was assigned to the San Diego Field Office. In 2009, Mr. DeSarno was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent assigned to lead the Chicago Field Office's Task Force on Gangs, and in 2013 he was promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge. In 2015, Mr. DeSarno became the Chief of the Strategic Operations Section in the Counterterrorism Division, where he led the Bureau's efforts in global counterterrorism targeting, and overseas counterterrorism human intelligence operations. In 2017, he was named a Deputy Assistant Director for the Counterterrorism Division, providing leadership oversight for all FBI's international terrorism investigations and operations. In 2018, Director Wray selected Mr. DeSarno to serve as the Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal/ Cyber Division of the Washington Field Office, and in 2019, he was selected to lead the Dallas Field Office. Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. DeSarno served as an Army Infantry Officer assigned to the First Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas.   Thank you for supporting “MSP Radio” you can follow us on the Social Media Links Below:  

This week we have Bruce “Bubba” Eisenhauer, Manager of Axon Aid, on the show. Axon Aid is the philanthropic arm of Axon Industries known for body-worn cameras and less lethal tools like the TASER. Before starting with Axon, Bubba served as an Army Infantry Officer with the U.S. Army 3rd Ranger Battalion. We speak with him about his transition to the private sector, the pillars for Axon Aid, and the drive to support public safety and the community.Website: https://www.axon.com/aidTo learn more about 5.11, be sure to visit us at www.511tactical.com

Introduction Matt Colia is a home inspector in Weatherford, TX., and a former Army Infantry Officer. He has a background in residential remodeling, which provided a smooth transition into the inspection profession and has allowed him to develop great attention to detail, which is something you can depend on during your home inspection. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you'd like to get in touch with our guest today, click on the link below and I will send you a warm introduction: Get In Touch With Our Podcast Guest Today Podcast Sponsors MyFico: 90% of top lenders use FICO® Scores—do you know yours? Check your FICO Score at MyFico.com The Smart Home Buyer Calculator: Use our 4-in-1 super-smart calculator to make sure you know your numbers before buying your first home. Get it now at The Smart Home Buyer Calculator Listen To A Podcast Guest In Your Area If you'd like to find podcast guests for your specific location or profession just click on the link below to search for them: Podcast Guest Search Find A Great Real Estate Agent Near You  If you'd like to find a great real estate agent near you, just go to this link: Real Estate Agent Near Me Awesome Resources For First-Time Home Buyers If you'd like to access other great resources for first-time home buyers just click on this link: First-Time Home Buyer Resources Let's Talk I'd love to talk to podcast listeners and get to know you all better! I can also help you answer any questions you have about buying your first home! So if you'd like to talk about that let's jump a quick call! Just schedule a time that works for you here: Schedule A Call With Laura Moreno Feedback I love receiving feedback so please, if you'd like to tell me how you'd improve the podcast, send me an email to laura@lauramoreno.com or schedule a call with me for that works for you here: Schedule A Call With Laura Moreno Share The Love If you know someone looking to buy their first home and you think this information would help them,  just share it with them. They will really appreciate it. Subscribe To The Podcast Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Connect On Social Media YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

In this episode we hear from Dan Berschinski, who after graduating from West Point, served as an Army infantry officer in Afghanistan.  Early in his first deployment, he stepped on a hidden IED and lost both of his legs above the knees.  His injury and retirement meant that he could no longer pursue a career in the military and he was forced to completely redefine both his inner sense of self and find fulfillment in a new non-military career.   Dan shares about the importance of perspective, and how the resources available to him gave him the foundation to begin building a new life outside of the Army.  His philosophy of building a background that provides him opportunities in the future, has given him flexibility to pivot.  Breakline - Non Profit organization focused on helping veterans, women, and people of color pivot into compelling careers in the tech industryDan Berschinski - Linked In  Elissa Kelly - Instagram @elissacoachesElissa Kelly - Twitter @elissacoachesElissa Kelly - LinkedInElissa Kelly - WebsiteMy Professional Pivot - Website  Music Credit: David Heer 

Denton Knapp is a Wyoming native with pioneer roots dating back four-generations in Campbell County. He grew up in Gillette, graduated from Campbell County High School in 1983, and received an appointment to the United States Military Academy, West Point. He graduated in 1987 and was commissioned as an Army Infantry Officer. He deployed to combat 3 times for Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq 2002-3 and 2005-6) and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan 2012-13) and was awarded the Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals (one with Valor). Knapp led programs at the highest levels of the Army, US Special Operations Command, the Pentagon and NATO in a multi-national command. He retired honorably as a Colonel in 2017, serving active duty for over three decades. Since then, Knapp has been involved in a number of endeavors including running for House of Representatives for Wyoming. https://dentonknapp.com  Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Denton Knapp

J.B Stevens joined The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about comedy writing, poetry, getting published, clearing your book through the government, and a ton more! About J.B.  J.B. Stevens writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and reviews. He was a finalist for the Claymore Award, a finalist for the Colonel Darron L. Wright Award, and nominated for the Pushcart Prize. He won Mystery Tribune's inaugural micro-fiction contest.J.B grew up in Georgia. He lives in the Deep South with his wife, daughter, and Yorkshire terrier.  J.B. earned a Bachelor's degree from The Citadel and a Master's degree from Troy State University. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and undefeated in Mixed Martial Arts competition. J.B. is a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer. He attained the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged. He saw combat in Iraq and earned numerous awards, including a Bronze Star. This episode is brought to you by Health to the Rescue and Faraday Defense.Please check out https://declanjameswatchco.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

This week we welcome West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran George Chewning, who served five years as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer including a deployment to Afghanistan. In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, George shares details of his time in the Army and his service in Afghanistan; his military transition and what made him realize he needed support with the transition; and his post-military career as a non-technical veteran who transitioned into a civilian career in technology. He shares insights from his transition journey and what he's learned from making multiple transitions throughout his career. George also discusses how he found his way back to a career serving his community and shares his advice for fellow veterans in transition now. After his transition out of the military, George earned his MBA from the George Washington University. He served as a Legislative Director for the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation and then transitioned to a Program Manager role at Facebook before being selected as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the Department of Veteran Affairs. He just recently began a new role as Deputy Director for the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation. George is an alumnus of FourBlock's Veteran Career Readiness Program and also serves as a volunteer member on our National Leadership Council.   ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He represents the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey represents the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.  

Coaches Stew Smith https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Greg Amorelli discuss the journey from athletics into military service and beyond into coach tactical athletes.  Greg is a former Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and current Army Infantry Officer / Tactical Fitness Coach. Talking Tactical Fitness is a series on the Tactical FItness Report where coaches discuss their personal journey and many lessons learned over the years of training as an athlete, transitioning into tactical populations, and into coaching others with a variety of goals (both tactical and athletics).Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

A former Army Infantry Officer, Brady Powell knew he wanted to get an MBA after he decommissioned. But first – he spent 18 months traveling through Central and South America in a self converted 1995 Ford E-150 van. In this episode of One Sky, Brady shares how he's leveraging his time in business school to explore new paths while remaining true to his mission-oriented values.

Today we hear the second part of Ray McPadden's Combat Story. Ray is a former Army Infantry Officer who survived four brutal deployments. In Part 1, we covered his time with 10th Mountain in the Korengal Valley, a notoriously violent part of Afghanistan. [You can find Part 1 at https://youtu.be/uebr9kPuPLM or https://tinyurl.com/wfcat859] In Part 2, we pick up just after Ray returns from 16 months as a Platoon Leader in Afghanistan. He immediately goes to ROP (the Ranger Officer Program) to be assessed for the Ranger Regiment. In this interview, Ray provides some incredible detail about the types of missions and decisions soldiers have to make within the JSOC community and the stark differences between the special ops and conventional military in terms of resources, equipment, aviation, personnel, and more. For those who want to know what it was like to roll out on a multiple hit night in Iraq with JSOC, this interview will make you feel like you're inside the Stryker and on the objective. If you want more, check out Ray's great book - We March at Midnight. I hope you enjoy this second round of Ray's combat story as much as I did. Find Ray Online: Instagram @raymcpadden1 https://www.instagram.com/raymcpadden1/ Book We March at Midnight https://www.amazon.com/We-March-Midnight-War-Memoir-ebook/dp/B08W2NQF4H Find Ryan Online: Follow on Instagram @combatstory https://www.instagram.com/combatstory Follow on Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial Email ryan@combatstory.com Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle Show Notes 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Guest introduction 1:50 - Interview begins and returning from the Korengal Valley 8:15 - Did you get treatment for PTSD after the first deployment 13:00 - Coming straight back from combat to Ranger Officer Program 20:25 - Interesting model in the Ranger Regiment 27:57 - What's a Ground Force Commander 30:08 - How hard is the Ranger Officer Program 33:43 - The Darby Queen 43:30 - Arriving to 2nd Ranger Battalion 46:52 - Big Boy Rules 50:57 - Combat Story #1 - Running ops Day 1 55:23 - JSOC Mission Briefs in combat 1:11:19 - Combat Story #2 - Hasty follow-on operation 1:18:45 - Couldn't sleep post-mission 1:23:56 - Combat Story #3: Tier 1 HVTs operating in difficult spaces 1:45:28 - Combat Story #4: The reality of warfare and children on the battlefield 1:53:38 - Why choose the title “We March at Midnight”? 1:56:25 - What did you carry with you into combat? 1:59:25 - Would you do it all again? 2:01:28 - Listener shout outs and comments

UPCOMING EVENT on November 11th (Veterans Day): If you'd like to attend a Q&A session on November 11th with Combat Story's Ryan Fugit, please fill out this form (https://tinyurl.com/552ewmu5). Today we hear Part I of the Combat Story of Ray McPadden, a former Army Infantry Officer who survived four deployments that included leading troops in one of the most dangerous valleys of Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division and as a Ground Force Commander in the Ranger Battalion. Listeners really appreciate our interviews with Special Operators and it's easy to see why. Many listeners have asked to hear a few more stores from the conventional side of the house. Today's episode focuses entirely on the conventional side of Ray's career and fighting that his Battalion Commander at the time promised would be harder than anything he would go on to do in the Rangers. Ray's experience in the Pech and Korangal Valleys will be eye opening to many who had no idea forces were fighting in this unforgiving terrain and in these isolated conditions. Many have seen Restrepo and the Hornet's Nest and can appreciate just how difficult that fighting was. Ray and his men fought to build the positions and fortifications that would later become the backdrop of those movies and books. We use Ray's own fantastic book - We March at Midnight - as a guide to walk through the first half of his career and will pick up in part two with his time in the Special Ops community. I hope you enjoy this first of two Combat Stories and his fight in what was known as the “Valley of Death” as much as I did. Find Ray Online: Instagram @raymcpadden1 https://www.instagram.com/raymcpadden1/ Book We March at Midnight https://www.amazon.com/We-March-Midnight-War-Memoir-ebook/dp/B08W2NQF4H Find Ryan Online: Follow on Instagram @combatstory https://www.instagram.com/combatstory Follow on Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial Email ryan@combatstory.com Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle Show Notes 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Guest introduction 2:03 - Interview begins 5:10 - Reenacting Sniper (the movie) as a kid 12:54 - Texas A&M and learning from NCOs for the first time 18:50 - “Actions not words” and leading by example 21:14 - Mood in the Army in 2004-2005 starting out 24:05 - A life in the mountains 25:12 - Donkey and mule training 35:43 - The real side of a military spouse - “They go to war with you” 39:30 - Afghanistan and the Pech Valley 42:00 - First Platoon Sergeant - “The key person” for new LTs 45:22 - Reality of Mountain Warfare 47:22 - Combat Story #1: First big fight 1:21:40 - Combat Story #2: The counterattack 1:27:37 - The Korongal (Korangal aka Korengal) Valley and Restrepo and Operation Red Wings environment (Restrepo Info for those interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvUdruvbdmI) 1:30:01 - Combat Story #3: Initial fight in the Valley 1:44:04 - “War is Freedom” 1:50:13 - Delivering some of the hardest news possible 1:54:29 - Combat Story #4: The Last Firefight - “War is horrible” 2:02:10 - Conventions vs Special Operations 2:03:25 - Listener Comments and Shout Outs

-The following citation is an account of the actions that earned U.S. Army Captain (ret.) Florent Groberg the Congressional Medal of Honor-Captain Florent Groberg distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Personal Security Detachment Commander for Task Force Mountain Warrior, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in Asadbad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on August 8, 2012. On that day, Captain Groberg was leading a dismounted movement consisting of several senior leaders to include two brigade commanders, two battalion commanders, two command sergeants major, and an Afghanistan National Army brigade commander. As they approached the Provincial Governor's compound, Captain Groberg observed an individual walking close to the formation. When the individual made an abrupt turn towards the formation, he noticed an abnormal bulge underneath the individual's clothing. Selflessly placing himself in front of one of the brigade commanders, Captain Groberg rushed forward, using his body to push the suspect away from the formation. Simultaneously, he ordered another member of the security detail to assist with removing the suspect. At this time, Captain Groberg confirmed the bulge was a suicide vest and with complete disregard for his life, Captain Groberg again with the assistance of the other member of the security detail, physically pushed the suicide bomber away from the formation. Upon falling, the suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest outside the perimeter of the formation, killing four members of the formation and wounding numerous others. The blast from the first suicide bomber caused the suicide vest of a previously unnoticed second suicide bomber to detonate prematurely with minimal impact on the formation. Captain Groberg's immediate actions push the first suicide bomber away from the formation significantly minimized the impact of the coordinated suicide bombers' attack on the formation, saving the lives of his comrades and several senior leaders. Captain Groberg's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty at the risk of life are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect credit upon himself, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the United States Army.Follow Florent Groberg:https://www.instagram.com/florent.groberg/?hl=en8 Seconds of Courage: A Soldier's Story from Immigrant to the Medal of Honor:https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Courage-Soldiers-Story-Immigrant/dp/1501165887#:~:text=Amazon.com%3A%208%20Seconds%20of,Flo%2C%20Sileo%2C%20Tom%3A%20BooksFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessDownload the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Jeff Morris, former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and author of LEGION RISING, joined The Protectors to talk about his book, transition, and a ton of other topics.  The Book:  LEGION RISING. Not everyone has pulled shards of another man's skull from the palm of their hand. Not everyone has stood over the bodies of friends whose lives were lost in an instant. Not everyone has struggled to face their own reflection for years on end. But anyone who has experienced trauma or adversity will resonate with Legion Rising, the unflinchingly honest account of an army officer's journey through combat in the Iraq War and rising beyond the scars that trauma leaves behind. Experience an honest, unedited, and occasionally humorous glimpse of the rigors of military training through Jeff's eyes. Follow Jeff through up-close, fast-paced accounts of the thrills and dangers of combat as a Platoon Leader in Iraq. Feel the weight of the gruesome and tragic loss of eight men whose lives were lost in the line of duty. Journey with Jeff through his battle to face the scars and shadows that followed him long after his time serving in the military was over.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

We have some awesome guests coming on tonight! The Korean cease fire happened 68 years ago (as of last week). The DMZ was the scene of many harrowing missions outside the wire for America's Armed Forces for the decades following the cease fire. Many of these missions went unreported unlike the constant live feeds we got from the GWOT. In remembrance of the time our brothers and sisters have spent deployed to the DMZ we have an former Army Infantry Officer (who wishes to remain anonymous due to current DoD contracting) who is coming on the show to talk about what it was like to serve in the ROK back in the 80s and 90s. He's got some wild stories including tigers! TIGERS in the DMZ! We also have 2 reps from Fort Bragg's Survivor Outreach Services on to discuss an upcoming memorial, 1,000 sets of boots on a Ft. Bragg football field) to represent the men and women lost in Iraq and Afghanistan. They need boots and there are enough IW'ers in NC to help them out! Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com  for a list of all upcoming #Silkieshikes! If you liked this episode or want to share you story, shoot us an email kevin@twentyonegun.net  Visit www.twentyonegun.net for everything 21 Gun Follow 21 Gun on Instagram @21gunpodcast

Today we hear the combat story of Jeff Morris, a former Army Infantry Officer who commanded soldiers in Iraq over two brutal deployments fighting on some of the most well-known and infamous streets of Baghdad. NOTE: Stay tuned after Jeff's Combat Story to hear a Combat Story from one of our listeners! Jeff was an Infantry Platoon Leader on Haifa Street in downtown Baghdad from 2004 to 2005 with 1st CAV where his Platoon of 34 men were awarded 27 Purple Hearts. He describes a significant battle that he was a part of on September 12th, 2004, in which two Silver Stars were awarded and he received a Bronze Star w/ V Device. He was then a junior but highly respected Infantry Company Commander in east Baghdad during the Surge from late 2006 to summer 2007, again with 1st CAV, where he lost eight men during fighting that saw almost every Bradley and M1 tank assigned to his unit destroyed by EFPs. Jeff went on to document these experiences in his book, “Legion Rising: Surviving Combat and the Scars it Left Behind” and established the Legion 8 Foundation to honor the lives of the eight men lost under his command. The Legion 8 workout is also a Hero Workout of the Day (WOD) done at hundreds of CrossFit gyms around the country. He has previously been featured on other podcasts, including Mike Drop with Mike Ritland. I hope you enjoy this inside look at the burden of command in Iraq and Jeff's combat story as much as I did. Find Jeff online: Instagram @jeffrmorris Book Legion Rising Show Notes 0:00 – Intro 4:26 – The book, “Black Hawk Down.” 7:07 – The desire to be a SEAL 11:36 – “If it doesn't make sense, don't do it.” 13:00 – Jeff's childhood 16:59 – The desire to serve the country 18:46 - “After I stood up for myself and took that challenge on, I wanted more.” 19:30 – The fastest guy in school 22:22 – “Boys do what they want to do. Men do what they have to do.” 28:37 – “You can't go and create a leader of men and women in 14 weeks.” 31:03 – The role of a Platoon Leader 35:48 – The Bradley Military Vehicle 40:40 – Battle of Haifa Street 49:24 – The beauty of war 53:00 – The breezeway grenade 54:19 - “There's a fine line between valor and stupidity and just plain luck.” 56:25 – Communicating in Battle 58:53 – September 12, 2004 (The Haifa Street Incident) 1:00:41 – Coming back to base 1:02:01 – Jeff's Second Deployment 1:04:46 – Quotes from other podcasts about Jeff 1:05:55 – Building Camaraderie 1:12:50 – How having a child changed Jeff's way of thinking 1:14:05 – The difficult mission 1:16:01 - “You know in that environment that you're probably going to lose somebody.” 1:18:24 – Losing comrades 1:21:21 – Taking the dangerous route 1:24:18 – “I'm making decisions that are putting other people's lives at greater risk.” 1:26:26 – “I've never had a positive thing happen in my life that came from me sitting around, waiting for somebody else to make a decision.” 1:29:12 – The Catalyst to turn things around 1:31:54 – “There's no background music playing in combat.” 1:33:39 – A conversation with a Vietnam War Veteran 1:36:37 – The Man in the Arena 1:38:00 – Would you go back and do all that again? 1:41:48 - NEW FEATURE: A New Listener's Combat Story from Yonel Yogi Dorelis

Ty Manns served as an Army Infantry Officer in tactical assignments in Germany, Korea, and worldwide from 1989 to 2003. Ty has always had a passion for storytelling, which he has not taken into the art of filmmaking. In this conversation, Ty tells us about how PTSD affected his family as a consequence of war, […] The post My Brother’s Keeper: A Conversation with Ty Manns appeared first on Theology Mix.

We've all heard of PTSD and now more frequently as the condition becomes better understood. Ty Manns served as an Army Infantry Officer in tactical assignments in Germany, Korea, and worldwide from 1989 to 2003. Ty has always had a passion for storytelling, which he has not taken into the art of filmmaking. In this conversation, Ty tells us about how PTSD affected his family as a consequence of war, and how faith in Jesus can make the most dramatic different in the most traumatic circumstances. Ty's new film, My Brother's Keeper, is out now. Get info on where to watch it at https://mbkfilm.com.

Larry Bradley drops by to talk about an organization that promotes Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Missouri. While RCV may be portrayed as a progressive idea, it still resonates in the Midwest. As in the rest of the country, people in the Midwest are increasingly fed up with the types of political representation we get election after election. RCV offers a way to break out of the status quo and put legislators and executives in office that actually represent our views. As a Missouri native, our guest Larry Bradley knows this state - and the midwest in general. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Missouri State University and then spent several years as an Army Infantry Officer. During his Army career, he studied and earned an MBA in Management from the University of Tennessee. In his army career, he not only commanded a Mechanized Infantry unit in Europe, but he took the deep dive into the Army's Research and Development side of procurement. That journey exposed him to the political and economic dynamics of national defense. After leaving the military, Larry became involved in sales, earning himself the informal title of “Doctor of Sales” at a Fortune 500 company. Over the years, Larry developed a passion for this country and became concerned with its future. He learned a lot about how our country works and how it doesn't work. His concerns over our nation's future drove him to found an organization known as “The Center Strikes Back.” He also wrote a book, “Neither Liberal Nor Concervative Be.” And he released a DVD of one of his more popular speeches, “Why The Two Party System Isn't Working Anymore: And What to Do About It.” In addition, Larry has become the driving force behind efforts to ensure the will of the majority prevails by bringing Instant Runoff Voting and other voting reforms to elections in all fifty states. You can learn more about Larry Bradley and order his book at The Center Strikes Back.

Jeremy is joined by Ty Manns, retired Army Infantry Officer and Screenwriter, to discuss his upcoming film, My Brother's Keeper. They also discuss Ty's upbringing and why he chose to write movie like My Brother's Keeper.

Major (Retired) Terrence "Ty" Manns enlisted into the U.S. Military in 1980. In 1987 he was accepted into the Army ROTC program at Wright-State University, Dayton, Ohio. In 1989 he graduated and was commissioned, Second Lieutenant, Infantry, Regular Army. Ty served as an Army Infantry Officer in tactical assignments in Germany, Korea, and worldwide from 1989 to 2003. Writer Ty Manns created the film based on his father’s experience returning home from Vietnam. His PTSD was destroying the family - and father even tried to kill his mother during a flash-back. Only after walking through the doors of a church did his father find the help he needed. I want to note that Ty is a veteran, as is his wife, and their two children are currently enlisted. Ty has an amazing personal story, and, as a partner in Manns Mackie Studios, he is passionate about brining to life characters and films that will have a lasting impact on viewers. In this episode, we discuss many of the cast, thoughts and inspiration behind the film. I am so thankful to Ty Manns for his service to our country, his ministry and passion for those suffering and this film. I really enjoyed our time with one another and I hope you all will too. http://mbkfilm.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronconrad/support

Major (Retired) Terrence "Ty" Manns enlisted into the U.S. Military in 1980. In 1987 he was accepted into the Army ROTC program at Wright-State University, Dayton, Ohio. In 1989 he graduated and was commissioned, Second Lieutenant, Infantry, Regular Army. Ty served as an Army Infantry Officer in tactical assignments in Germany, Korea, and worldwide from 1989 to 2003.Writer Ty Manns created the film based on his father’s experience returning home from Vietnam. His PTSD was destroying the family - and father even tried to kill his mother during a flash-back. Only after walking through the doors of a church did his father find the help he needed. I want to note that Ty is a veteran, as is his wife, and their two children are currently enlisted. Ty has an amazing personal story, and, as a partner in Manns Mackie Studios, he is passionate about brining to life characters and films that will have a lasting impact on viewers.In this episode, we discuss many of the cast, thoughts and inspiration behind the film. I am so thankful to Ty Manns for his service to our country, his ministry and passion for those suffering and this film. I really enjoyed our time with one another and I hope you all will too. http://mbkfilm.com

Luke and Perry sit down with Luke's Army buddy, Pete to discuss fitness, diet, and mindset.  Pete Sunderland is an Army Infantry Officer stationed at Fort Carson, CO. He comes on the podcast to discuss the journey of his 2020 goal of running a sub 4 hour marathon and hitting a 1500 lbs powerlifting total all in the same week. He also explains his goals for 2021 and how Luke factors into them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is a former Army Infantry Officer, and combat support Officer. He served in Korea, Germany, and Iraq. He faced a lot of struggles and trauma throughout his life and found his path to healing through Yoga, and Eye rest meditation. He overcame his drug addiction and PTSD issues and is now a successful yoga and eye rest meditation instructor.

Based loosely upon his Father’s experiences with PSTD from the Vietnam war, Ty gives us a powerful movie on this subject. He draws us in with realistic pictures of the internal battle as well as the effect on those around the one suffering. As with his father, faith became the hope and way to begin responding and healing from this debilitating trauma. This movie is incredibly well done and the acting is top level in bringing the feelings home. In theaters first quarter 2021. Keep an eye out for this one! Major (Retired) Terrence "Ty" Manns enlisted into the U.S. Military in 1980. In 1987 he was accepted into the Army ROTC program at Wright-State University, Dayton, Ohio. In 1989 he graduated and was commissioned, Second Lieutenant, Infantry, Regular Army. Ty served as an Army Infantry Officer in tactical assignments in Germany, Korea, and worldwide from 1989 to 2003.Throughout his military and corporate career, Ty never lost his passion for storytelling, creativity, and film making. In 1999, Ty met his friend, colleague, and mentor, Mr. Rick Bieber, former President of HBO Pictures. Through Rick's support and mentoring, Ty's filmmaking and storytelling, knowledge, and experience grew.In 2006, Ty worked with Rick under his independent film production company, Angel City Pictures (ACP). From 2006 to 2009 ACP produced a number of independent film projects, including the tragic true story of Luke Abbate in the film The 5th Quarter.In 2016 he wrote the inspirational Pure Flix distributed, faith-based film, “A Question of Faith”. After that, he joined forces with Bishop Charles Mackie in 2017 to form Manns Mackie Studios, a Family and faith-based content production company. In 2018 Manns Mackie Studios produced his screenplay, “My Brother’s Keeper” set for theatrical release by Collide Distribution and Universal Studios in 2021. In 2019 Manns Mackie Studios produced his co-written screenplay, “Redeemed” set for release on cable networks in 2021. Ty holds a BA degree in Business Communications, and an MBA in Operations Management (with marketing concentration). He is married to Mia Malveaux-Manns (25 years) and they have two sons 2LT Delone Manns (23) and Army ROTC Cadet Matthew Manns (21). Brother’s Keeper: https://mbkfilm.com/https://www.facebook.com/tymannsproductions/

Whether we like it or not, we all have feelings. . .and lots of them!! Our emotions are a gift. They are meant to be warning signs, indicators, and signals to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. But when our emotions go unregulated and ignored, it can often cause disaster. Noble Gibbens is a prime example of the radical transformation that can take place in a person's life when they begin Seeking Excellence in a previously ignored realm of their life. Noble is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, former Army Infantry Officer, and an outstanding entrepreneur. He and his awesome wife Kathy host the EQ for Entrepreneurs podcast and run courses on emotional health through their website. Find out more about Noble and their organization at https://www.eqforentrepreneurs.com Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @eqforentrepreneurs To watch the video of this interview, check out our YouTube Channel for Seeking Excellence Find out more about Seeking Excellence at https://www.thosewhoseek.org and follow us on IG and FB @seeking365

Gordon Chang, columnist, pundit, author and China expertTopic: China's military buildupFrank Siller, Chariman and CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationTopic: Upcoming events honoring the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacksClint Lorance, former Army Infantry Officer and Paratrooper sent to Fort Leavenworth military prison in 2013 & pardoned by President Donald TrumpTopic: his new book, "Stolen Honor"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The path to sainthood is not easy. Don't worry, we're right there with you, friends! This week, we are joined by special guest Nathan Crankfield, a former Army Infantry Officer and founder and president of Seeking Excellence. Nathan shares about the importance of cultivating spiritual endurance for the challenging journey to sainthood, offers practical tips to help you grow in discipline, and encouragement for embracing suffering. Join us as we talk all about striving to be a whole saint - mind, body and spirit. Click HERE to read this week's related blog post! Click HERE to subscribe and receive future blog posts and podcasts to your inbox every Monday! Nathan's Ministry: Seeking Excellence Recommended Resources: (Book) Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (Book) Fortitude by Dan Crenshaw (Book - please note that this book contains strong language and is graphic) Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins (Book) Witness to Joy by Chiara Corbella Petrillo (Song) Show Me by Audrey Assad

Adam Maneen joins the #YearOfTheVet family on this episode to introduce to the veteran population, the idea that we have the ability to be a presence larger than Amazon, EBAY, and Etsy... and I believe him.Here's why you should too! Adam, an Army Infantry Officer turned Online Marketplace owner, has noticed a gap in how veteran owned businesses are being represented in the marketplace. With a little over 2.5 million veteran owned businesses out there providing goods and services to the everyday citizens of the US of A, the average consumer wouldn't be able to determine whether or not they are supporting a veteran made product... if that's something they chose to do.Being a supportive husband accidentally sent Adam down this road of creating a dedicated marketplace for Military-Owned and First Responder-Owned Businesses after trying to help his wife sell baby headbands on Etsy. They noticed that their great idea of a safe baby-band would've been lost in the thousands of other listings, and on top of that, Etsy would've charged a listing fee as well as taken a pretty penny of what they made. Selling there wasn't justifiable.Therefore Patriotic Online Marketplace, LLC (aka POMP USA) was created. POMP has been established to battle the current oversaturated marketplace that nickels & dimes their vendors. An active duty, veteran, and immediate family friendly platform—POMP prides themselves on not having any listing fees or membership fees, and giving those who've served, the ability to have their own marketplace to sell their products and make the most money doing it.But POMP isn't going to be successful because it's one of it's kind... no. POMP USA is going to be successful because Adam is the epitome of a winner. Pursuing the American Dream, the Adam Created this business with just a wish to help his wife make some extra cash on Etsy, and has gone from not being able to spell "IT" to becoming the internet guru, watching the analytics and trends of the internet—as well as facilitate the structural integrity of the website. But those lessons didn't come cheap. Two houses, his Thrift Savings Plan, many packs of ramen (and I'm sure—a VERY stressed out wife), Adam has had to learn to manage a company from the ground up—while learning to trust himself as a CEO of what has the potential to be a contender with the already established household named like Amazon, and Etsy... with the right partners—that I'm sure that will be in his corner soon......because Adam is a winner.Currently, POMP USA has 170+ vendors and over 4300 products on their online market. Items from fashion apparel, bath and beauty, jewelry, home decor, coffee, pet supplies handcrafted items, sporting goods, everyday carry items… pretty much anything you can think of that you can get on another market place—you can find on Patriotic Online Market Place.-----------Show Notes Introducing Adam (4:25) Bartending to Boot Stomping (5:58) The background of a patriot (7:35) The birth of an entrepreneur! (8:51) All she wanted was a supportive husband… She got POMP… (10:25) This grunt hits a Technical wall (13:51) Being taken advantage of cost BIG bucks… (14:15) Reflecting on a $100k lesson (15:24) Development is a never ending mission (16:21) Stocking the proverbial shelves! (17:31) It really is THAT easy… (21:03) Providing value (23:03) Selling on Amazon already? No problem… We’re an Amazon affiliate (24:16) Keeping the military Identity… secure (25:37) Perusing POMP (27:52) Do you sell blow-up dolls? (29:20) The future of POMP: Teamwork makes the dream work (30:19) The moment that Adam stands out and sells POMP (32:27) I really show how little I understand business (34:09) The type of partners Adam is looking for, to make POMP USA the total package (36:15) The numbers don’t lie… (37:11) Running a small business vs. Running PT (38:53) Risk vs. Reward (40:50) Hunger. Thirst. Grit. (43:34) Adam brings the wisdom on a weathered warrior can bring! (46:22)Help spread the word about POMP USA. And here's how you can also help. Visit https://pompusa.org and create an account. Next, Save it as a favorite on your bookmark bar right in the middle of all the other saved items, and when you open Amazon, Etsy, or Ebay by habit... also click on POMP USA, and see if they have what you're looking for as well!----------Shout Outs:Of Course if These Companies are Looking Sponsor Adam... That Would be Awesome...USAANavy FederalRegular Shout Outs to...VMI (Virginia Military Institute)Green to Gold programAmazon AffiliateID.me

Adam Maneen joins the #YearOfTheVet family on this episode to introduce to the veteran population, the idea that we have the ability to be a presence larger than Amazon, EBAY, and Etsy... and I believe him.Here's why you should too! Adam, an Army Infantry Officer turned Online Marketplace owner, has noticed a gap in how veteran owned businesses are being represented in the marketplace. With a little over 2.5 million veteran owned businesses out there providing goods and services to the everyday citizens of the US of A, the average consumer wouldn't be able to determine whether or not they are supporting a veteran made product... if that's something they chose to do.Being a supportive husband accidentally sent Adam down this road of creating a dedicated marketplace for Military-Owned and First Responder-Owned Businesses after trying to help his wife sell baby headbands on Etsy. They noticed that their great idea of a safe baby-band would've been lost in the thousands of other listings, and on top of that, Etsy would've charged a listing fee as well as taken a pretty penny of what they made. Selling there wasn't justifiable.Therefore Patriotic Online Marketplace, LLC (aka POMP USA) was created. POMP has been established to battle the current oversaturated marketplace that nickels & dimes their vendors. An active duty, veteran, and immediate family friendly platform—POMP prides themselves on not having any listing fees or membership fees, and giving those who've served, the ability to have their own marketplace to sell their products and make the most money doing it.But POMP isn't going to be successful because it's one of it's kind... no. POMP USA is going to be successful because Adam is the epitome of a winner. Pursuing the American Dream, the Adam Created this business with just a wish to help his wife make some extra cash on Etsy, and has gone from not being able to spell "IT" to becoming the internet guru, watching the analytics and trends of the internet—as well as facilitate the structural integrity of the website. But those lessons didn't come cheap. Two houses, his Thrift Savings Plan, many packs of ramen (and I'm sure—a VERY stressed out wife), Adam has had to learn to manage a company from the ground up—while learning to trust himself as a CEO of what has the potential to be a contender with the already established household named like Amazon, and Etsy... with the right partners—that I'm sure that will be in his corner soon......because Adam is a winner.Currently, POMP USA has 170+ vendors and over 4300 products on their online market. Items from fashion apparel, bath and beauty, jewelry, home decor, coffee, pet supplies handcrafted items, sporting goods, everyday carry items… pretty much anything you can think of that you can get on another market place—you can find on Patriotic Online Market Place.-----------Show Notes Introducing Adam (4:25) Bartending to Boot Stomping (5:58) The background of a patriot (7:35) The birth of an entrepreneur! (8:51) All she wanted was a supportive husband… She got POMP… (10:25) This grunt hits a Technical wall (13:51) Being taken advantage of cost BIG bucks… (14:15) Reflecting on a $100k lesson (15:24) Development is a never ending mission (16:21) Stocking the proverbial shelves! (17:31) It really is THAT easy… (21:03) Providing value (23:03) Selling on Amazon already? No problem… We’re an Amazon affiliate (24:16) Keeping the military Identity… secure (25:37) Perusing POMP (27:52) Do you sell blow-up dolls? (29:20) The future of POMP: Teamwork makes the dream work (30:19) The moment that Adam stands out and sells POMP (32:27) I really show how little I understand business (34:09) The type of partners Adam is looking for, to make POMP USA the total package (36:15) The numbers don’t lie… (37:11) Running a small business vs. Running PT (38:53) Risk vs. Reward (40:50) Hunger. Thirst. Grit. (43:34) Adam brings the wisdom on a weathered warrior can bring! (46:22)Help spread the word about POMP USA. And here's how you can also help. Visit https://pompusa.org and create an account. Next, Save it as a favorite on your bookmark bar right in the middle of all the other saved items, and when you open Amazon, Etsy, or Ebay by habit... also click on POMP USA, and see if they have what you're looking for as well!----------Shout Outs:Of Course if These Companies are Looking Sponsor Adam... That Would be Awesome...USAANavy FederalRegular Shout Outs to...VMI (Virginia Military Institute)Green to Gold programAmazon AffiliateID.me

Matt was one of my students at The Citadel, one of the six United States senior military colleges, and he graduated in 2015. He was commissioned as an Army Infantry Officer and has completed Ranger, Airborne, and Long Range Surveillance qualifications among others. He has served as a Platoon leader in the 4th Infantry Division and served on deployment to Afghanistan in 2018 and 2019. It is always a treat for me to have a former cadet on the podcast who I knew in those formative years.

Col Jack Jacobs is a retired Colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War. He currently serves as a military analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and previously worked as an investment manager.

In this episode, we get a chance to deep dive fix and flips with Dan Krupa, former Army Infantry Officer and CEO of Revile Homes. Dan gives us insight on the some of the good practices while getting into the Flipping game. This is one you don't want to miss!Dan's Books:The One Thing by Gary KellerThe Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki*** Please help support our friends in the NCHV (National Coalition For Homeless Veterans) as they help fight Veteran Homelessness across the country. You can donate to their cause on our website, or by clicking HERE. ***www.ActiveDutyPassiveIncome.com *****Text HOUSEHACKING to 345345***** For more lessons on how you can go from just buying a home to strategically planning your wealth, be sure to subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvNdUZkfcuM?sub_confirmation=1Check out "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, and other great books on our Resource Page:https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/p/resources Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveDutyPassiveIncome/ Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activedutypassiveincome/ If you are ready to get started on building wealth and want to learn how to get the most out of your veteran benefits, then make sure you grab our book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JRDLMF9?pf_rd_p=c2463b52-1139-4aba-9ac9-26d103f6c586&pf_rd_r=6SYCQEFFHBFZKH19817E Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/adpi)

Luke Hutchison (USMA ’13) is the Founder of Perfect Venue, a website where you can find the perfect venue for your next event. Perfect Venue has won two Techstars sponsored pitch competitions and has generated thousands of dollars in revenue for venues in Colorado Springs, a small step into the $300B+ mid-size event industry. Luke is a former Army Infantry Officer and often found himself planning events for 20-800 people in between deployments to Afghanistan. In this episode, Luke and I discuss: How his company makes booking venues for events more efficient His vision to become the Airbnb for booking venues How he utilized the veteran community to get his first customers Military to civilian transition tips and why he chose entrepreneurship Connect with Luke Hutchison: Perfect Venue.com Luke on LinkedIn If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can join our supportive community and get started today. Subscribe and help out the show: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher Leave us a 5-star review! Special thanks to Luke for joining me this week.  Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA ’01

Clint Watts: Social Media Manipulation What if I told you that the most effective way to hack an election isn’t injecting code into a voting machine or surreptitiously changing the vote count, but rather by means of clever and extensive use of popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter? The major platforms are designed to be able to target specifics groups of people who fit specific profiles demographically. Nefarious organizations can use those platform features to influence public opinion and dialogue. Bots can create what appear to be armies of people who publish what seems on the surface to be “news” that finds a home with like-minded people. And that, friends, is how someone half a world away can sway an election from an iPhone. In this episode of the InSecurity Podcast, host Matt Stephenson is joined by special guest Clint Watts, national security contributor at MSNBC and author of the recently released best-selling book Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a Social Media World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake News. About Clint Watts Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) is a Robert A. Fox Fellow in the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Program on the Middle Eastas well as a Senior Fellow at the Center For Cyber and Homeland Security at The George Washington University. Watts is a consultant and researcher modeling and forecasting threat actor behavior and developing countermeasures for disrupting and defeating state and non-state actors. His research predominately focuses on terrorism forecasting and trends seeking to anticipate emerging extremist hotspots and anticipate appropriate counterterrorism responses. More recently, Watts used modeling to outline Russian influence operations via social media and the Kremlin’s return to Active Measures. Before becoming a consultant, Clint served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer after graduating from West Point, an FBI Special Agent on a Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), as the Executive Officer of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point (CTC) and as a consultant to the FBI’s Counter Terrorism Division (CTD) and National Security Branch (NSB).  About Matt Stephenson Insecurity Podcast host Matt Stephenson(@packmatt73) leads the Security Technology team at Cylance, which puts him in front of crowds, cameras, and microphones all over the world. He is the regular host of the InSecurity podcast and host of CylanceTV Twenty years of work with the world’s largest security, storage, and recovery companies has introduced Stephenson to some of the most fascinating people in the industry. He wants to get those stories told so that others can learn from what has come Every week on the InSecurity Podcast, Matt interviews leading authorities in the security industry to gain an expert perspective on topics including risk management, security control friction, compliance issues, and building a culture of security. Each episode provides relevant insights for security practitioners and business leaders working to improve their organization’s security posture and bottom line. Can’t get enough of Insecurity? You can find us wherever you get your podcasts including Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, I Heart Radio as well as ThreatVector InSecurity Podcasts: https://threatvector.cylance.com/en_us/category/podcasts.html iTunes/Apple Podcasts link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/insecurity/id1260714697?mt=2 GooglePlay Music link: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipudd6ommmgdsboen7rjd2lvste  Make sure you Subscribe, Rate and Review!

COL (ret) John Spiszer is the Chief of Staff for US Army Japan at Camp Zama, Japan. COL Spiszer retired in 2014 with 30 years of service to the United States Army. Spiszer is a 1984 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point completing numerous military training and education courses during his service including the Command and General Staff Officer’s Course, the School of Advanced Military Studies (known as SAMS), the Naval War College, and the Joint Combined Warfighting Course. Mr. Spiszer’s key Army command and staff assignments are Chief of Staff, V Corps and Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Europe, Wiesbaden, Germany; Executive Officer to the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, Kabul, Afghanistan; Commander of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center and Senior Commander of the Hohenfels Military Community, Hohenfels, Germany; Commander of Task Force Duke, the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, and Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan; and Commander of the Polar Bears, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, Fort Drum, New York, with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.

COL (ret) John Spiszer is the Chief of Staff for US Army Japan at Camp Zama, Japan. COL Spiszer retired in 2014 with 30 years of service to the United States Army. Spiszer is a 1984 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point completing numerous military training and education courses during his service including the Command and General Staff Officer’s Course, the School of Advanced Military Studies (known as SAMS), the Naval War College, and the Joint Combined Warfighting Course. Mr. Spiszer’s key Army command and staff assignments are Chief of Staff, V Corps and Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Europe, Wiesbaden, Germany; Executive Officer to the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, Kabul, Afghanistan; Commander of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center and Senior Commander of the Hohenfels Military Community, Hohenfels, Germany; Commander of Task Force Duke, the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, and Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan; and Commander of the Polar Bears, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, Fort Drum, New York, with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Brad is the founder of RentWerx in San Antonio, Texas. In the last five years, RentWerx has grown to manage over 700 single family homes. Prior to starting a property management company, Brad served in the armed forces as an Army Infantry Officer before leaving the military as a Captain in 2002 to pursue his interests in Real Estate. In 2003, Brad moved to San Antonio and earned his Real Estate License and began his career in sales. Since Brad launched Larsen Properties in 2011 then re-branded to RentWerx in 2017, it has turned it into one of the most profitable companies in the region.

My good friend former Army Infantry officer Rick guest hosts! Rick and I talked about his Army career and the suckiness of Ranger school. Then it is on to the news of the week... We talk North Korea, Jeff Sessions coming to California, then get into the controversy over the ethics of putting the Niger ambush online. Then I get Rick to weigh in on the latest in sex robot testing jobs, Marine sends dick pic to a minor, and a Sheriff's deputy decides to wipe his semen on a strange woman. Music: Iron Maiden/"The Trooper"

First, we are meeting with Kevin Wilkerson. Kevin and Laurel Wilkerson own a Marco's Pizza franchise in Broken Arrow, OK. Kevin spent 24 years as an Army Infantry Officer and retired in 2005 as a full Colonel. Laurel served on active duty with the Army as an attorney for over 20 years, retiring in 2008. He later learned of Marco's and decided to get involved in entrepreneurship.  Next we meet with Sean Falk – A former US Marine infantry officer who served more than 8 years in active duty and reserves, including tours during Operation Desert Storm and in Bosnia.  

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Welcome to this milestone episode of the show, episode number 50 and thank you all for being a part of it! Our guest for this milestone show is Steve Sosland, who started out in the US Military, as an Army Infantry Officer and is now the Chief People and Performance Officer and also the Founder…

Matt Burch is an Interventional Sales Consultant with Medtronic Spinal and Biologics.  He is also a former Army Infantry Officer who deployed multiple times and commanded a line Infantry company. Matt made his transition from the military to business in 2012 through the Cameron-Brooks program.  In this episode, Matt shares how he used his knowledge of developing operations orders to help him turn around his sales territory.  He also dispels many myths of a sales career. Joel Junker

This is the second half of the interview with Dave Barbuto, Cameron-Brooks Alumnus, former Army Infantry Officer, and today the Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions at Asurion. In this episode, Dave, who has been promoted 4 times in 11 years, shares: Gaining broad experience early in his career set him up for success. Don't fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Finding balance by leaving work at a specific time each day and why Asurion does not have a vacation policy for management.

This is the second half of the interview with Dave Barbuto, Cameron-Brooks Alumnus, former Army Infantry Officer, and today the Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions at Asurion. In this episode, Dave, who has been promoted 4 times in 11 years, shares: Gaining broad experience early in his career set him up for success. Don't fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Finding balance by leaving work at a specific time each day and why Asurion does not have a vacation policy for management.

Kathryn interviews Army Infantry Officer and Yoga Master Eric Walrabenstein, author of “Waging Inner Peace: How 5,000 Veterans Used the Ancient Secrets of Yoga & Mindfulness to Reclaim their Lives from Stress and How You Can, Too”. Waging Inner Peace chronicles how 5,000 hard-charging U.S. military veterans came to use yoga's ancient science of mind to heal from the stresses induced by the horrors of war. Walrabenstein's work is featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX news. Kathryn also interviews NY Times bestselling author Gregory Macguire about his book “After Alice”. Macguire, author of Wicked, is back to take a new magical twist on Lewis Carrol's 150 year old classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In After Alice Macguire returns to the summer day on which Alice disappeared into Wonderland. Maguire is the author of 30 books including Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Lost, Mirror Mirror and The Wicked Years.

Kathryn interviews Army Infantry Officer and Yoga Master Eric Walrabenstein, author of “Waging Inner Peace: How 5,000 Veterans Used the Ancient Secrets of Yoga & Mindfulness to Reclaim their Lives from Stress and How You Can, Too”. Waging Inner Peace chronicles how 5,000 hard-charging U.S. military veterans came to use yoga's ancient science of mind to heal from the stresses induced by the horrors of war. Walrabenstein's work is featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX news. Kathryn also interviews NY Times bestselling author Gregory Macguire about his book “After Alice”. Macguire, author of Wicked, is back to take a new magical twist on Lewis Carrol's 150 year old classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In After Alice Macguire returns to the summer day on which Alice disappeared into Wonderland. Maguire is the author of 30 books including Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Lost, Mirror Mirror and The Wicked Years.

How does this veteran work on a startup from Afghanistan?   Matt Helbig is a graduate of The American University in Washington DC and a former Army Infantry Officer. He’s currently working on Valid8: A Social Network for Startups. Prior to Valid8, Matt worked in sales, marketing and business development for both Startups and at least one Fortune 500 Company. He has also been a fundraising campaign manager at Project Welcome Home Troops; a non-profit dedicated to preventing veteran suicide.   http://www.successvets.com/2014/08/18/matt-helbig-army-infantry-pharma-sales-defense-contracting-and-entrepreneurship/

How does this veteran work on a startup from Afghanistan?   Matt Helbig is a graduate of The American University in Washington DC and a former Army Infantry Officer. He’s currently working on Valid8: A Social Network for Startups. Prior to Valid8, Matt worked in sales, marketing and business development for both Startups and at least one Fortune 500 Company. He has also been a fundraising campaign manager at Project Welcome Home Troops; a non-profit dedicated to preventing veteran suicide.   http://www.successvets.com/2014/08/18/matt-helbig-army-infantry-pharma-sales-defense-contracting-and-entrepreneurship/

First, we are meeting with Kevin Wilkerson.  Kevin and Laurel Wilkerson own a Marco's Pizza franchise in Broken Arrow, OK.  Kevin spent 24 years as an Army Infantry Officer and retired in 2005 as a full Colonel.  Laurel served on active duty with the Army as an attorney for over 20 years, retiring in 2008.  He later learned of Marco's and decided to get involved in entrepreneurship.    Next, we meet with Chris Rolen.  Chris spent eight years on active duty in the Army, including a 2002 deployment to Iraq for Operation Enduring Freedom.  Chris decided to open a Weed Man franchise and received a 25% veteran's discount.  He opened Weed Man of Loveland in January 2012 and participates in a program called Project Evergreen, a service that reaches out to wounded warriors.  Did you know one in three seniors in the United States is a veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran?  Every day, many of these men and women go without the health care they need simply because of lack of information or assistance.  Recognizing this, Home Helpers, one of the nation's leading senior care franchises specializing in comprehensive home healthcare services and companionship, has teamed up with Veterans Care Coordination to provide an easier path for veterans and surviving spouses to receive the benefits to which they are entitled and deserve. We are meeting with Emma Dickison, the President of Home Helpers – For over a decade, Home Helpers' Compassionate Caregivers have been providing one-on-one companion care  and in home care services to seniors, new and expectant mothers, working parents and individuals in need of continuing and recuperative home care.