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“Bobby V” originally enlisted in the Army as an Airborne Ranger in January of 1988. After completing Infantry Basic Training and the Ranger Indoctrination Program he was assigned to the 1st Ranger BN Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia.  As a Ranger, he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 1994 he was reassigned as a Ranger Instructor at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion in Camp Rudder Florida.He was accepted into the Warrant Officer Program in 1997. He attended Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training, Warrant Officer Basic Course and UH-60 Black Hawk transition.   After completing the UH-60 aircraft qualification at Fort Rucker he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Task Force Hawk deploying to Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.In 2001 after a successful assessment and selection he was assigned to A Co. (Shadows) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Upon arrival to the 160th he attended the Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Level-C Course. He received his Fully Mission Qualification in 2002 and Tracked Maintenance Test Pilot in 2005.  In 2007 he was assigned to D Co. (Raiders) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot. From 2008 through 2015 he was assigned to multiple companies in 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner, the Battalion Liaison Officer to Special Operations Command Southern Command, Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner.  In 2015 he was assigned to D Co. AVUM-AVIM (Dark wing) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as the Senior Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner. He has made numerous deployments with D Co. (Raiders), C Co. (Shadows) and D Co. (Darkwing) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and INHERENT RESOLVE totaling over 860 days deployed to combat logging 1100 hrs of combat/ imminent danger.Chief Warrant Officer Five Villarreal military schools include the Individual Infantry Training course, Airborne Course, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Ranger Course, Jungle Warfare Training Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, French Foreign Legion Guyane Commando Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Warrant Officer Candidate School, Army Aviation Branch Qualification Course, OH-58A Recon Air Interdiction Course, UH-60 Aircraft Qualification Course, Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Level-C Course, Aviation Maintenance Manger Course, Maintenance Test Pilot Course / Examiner, Warrant Officer Advanced Course, Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education Course, SIX Sigma Green Belt Certification Course, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Course, FAA Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter) & Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot . His awards and decorations include:  Bronze Star (2), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal Valor (1), Air Medal (4),  Army Commendation Medal (4), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (5), Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ oak leaf cluster (2), Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Airforce Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Army Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ bronze arrowhead (1), Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ bronze Star (2), Kosovo Campaign Medal (1), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1), Iraq Campaign Medal (7), Inherent, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (1), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), Army Service Ribbon (1), Overseas Service Ribbon (1), NATO Medal (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) (1), Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachute Badge w/ bronze service star, Jordanian Parachute Badge, Egyptian Parachute Badge, French Forces Legionnaire Guyane Commando Badge, Master Aviator Badge.He is now retired and enjoys spending time with and raising his two daughters, fishing and has plenty of option on politics, domestic and Global affairs and politics.

This episode continues a theme of bringing on guest's who crossed paths with Alex in the Army and helped shape his perspective on human performance. SGM Jaime Espinoza's career started with troubles involving weight gain, mental health, alcohol abuse, and more. But thanks to help from several people along the way (some human performance professionals, but also just fellow soldiers) he managed to overcome those hurdles and excel professionally. He joined us to talk about how, and how lessons he learned in the process can help improve outcomes for people experiencing the same challenges. Sergeant Major Jaime Espinoza is a native of Azusa, CA. Upon enlisting in the Army in August 2006, he attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, followed by advanced individual training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. After completing advanced individual training, he was awarded the MOS 35F Intelligence Analyst. His assignments, in ascending order, were with HHC 2-6 IN, 2 BDE, 1st AD, Baumholder, GE; Bravo Company, 304th MI, Fort Huachuca, AZ; HHD, 525th MP BN, Guantanamo Bay, CU; HHC, 4 BDE, 1st CAV DIV, Fort Hood; HHT, 1-9 CAV, 1st CAV DIV, Fort Cavazos; HHC, 4th BDE, 1st CAV DIV, Fort Hood; HHC, 3rd BDE, 4th ID Attached to Foundry Fort Carson, CO; Delta MI Company, 299th BEB, 4th ID, Fort Carson, CO; HHD, 1ST IO CMD Land, Fort Belvoir; United States Special Operations Command (USASOC). He has deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom(OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). He served in a variety of leadership and technical positions, including Junior Analyst, Targeting Analyst, S2 NCO, ASAS-L Master Analyst, Special Security Representative, Detainee Mail Analyst, S2 NCOIC, Senior Intelligence Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Operations NCO, Observer Controller and Trainer, Foundry Instructor, Operations Sergeant Major. SGM Espinoza's military education includes the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 74). Other schools include the Small UAV Course, Army Basic Instructor Course, Foreign Disclosure Officer Course, Military Police Pre-Service Course, Army Space Cadre Basic Course, Master Fitness Trainer Course, Critical Thinking Course, Integrated Data Sources and Enhanced Analytics Course, Information Operations Capabilities, Application and Planning Course, Army Operations Security Program Manager / Officer Certification Level II Course, Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Course Airborne Course and SERE course. He holds an Associate of Arts degree in Applied Sciences in Intelligence Operations from Cochise College, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a concentration in Military History from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from New England College. SGM Espinoza's awards and decorations are the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (7th Award), Army Achievement Medal (6th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Campaign Star), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2nd Award), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (5th Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award), NATO Medal, Luxembourg's International March of Diekirch Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (2 nd Award), Meritorious Unit Citation (3rd Award), Army Superior Unit Award. He has earned the Parachutist Badge, Army Basic Space Badge, Canadian Jump wings, Italian Parachutist Badge, German Bronze Parachutist, Polish Parachutist Jump wings and Netherlands Parachutist Jump wings, Norwegian Foot March Badge, Driver's badge with wheel and track clasps. SGM Espinoza is a recipient of the Military Intelligence Corps Association Knowlton Award.

Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Army healthcare with our special guest, CW3(P) Goldie Cooper, a seasoned 670A Health Service Maintenance Technician. Learn about the critical role these experts play in ensuring that medical equipment is battle-ready and operational, saving lives both on and off the field.

Sergeant Major of the Army, Sergeant Major Michael Weimer joins the show to discuss what he's learned from his decades of experience in the Army and how family, mentors, and self-reflection have helped him grow into the leader he is today. Joe and Weimer also talk about:Why the military can be "the family business"Weimer's biggest obstacle in his careerThe importance of being present at work and at homeManaging the tension between family and professional obligationsBalancing accountability with empathyWhy tough conversations lead to growthThe power of self-reflectionand much more!Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer was sworn in as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Army on Aug. 4, 2023. Weimer's most recent assignment was serving as the Command Sergeant Major for U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Throughout his career he has served in a variety of positions from team member to Command Sergeant Major of Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan, to Command Senior Enlisted Leader of U.S. Special Operations Command Central.As the Sergeant Major of the Army, Weimer is the Army chief of staff's personal adviser on matters affecting the enlisted force. He devotes the majority of his time traveling throughout the Army to observe training and interact with Soldiers and their Families. Weimer is the public face of the U.S. Army's Noncommissioned Officer Corps, representing the NCO Corps to the American people in the media and through business and community engagements. He enlisted in the Army in 1993 and successfully completed Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 1994. He graduated the Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Course and earned his Green Beret in 1996. His previous assignments include tours with 7th Special Forces Group, and nearly 20 years in Special Mission Units.Weimer's military education includes all levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, Sergeants Major Course, Executive Leader Course, Summit Course, Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster Course, Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (HIGH RISK), and Air Assault School. Weimer is a graduate of Norwich University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis.His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal (2nd award) with Combat device (1st award), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Valor (2nd award), Bronze Star Medal (5th award), Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal with "C" device, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3rd award), Iraq Campaign Medal (3rd award), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (5th award), NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantry Badge, Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge, and Air Assault Badge.Weimer is married and has two children.Today's Sponsors:Veteran-founded Adyton. Connect Leadership With Action Across Distributed Formations With Mustr by AdytonExray a veteran-owned apparel brand elevating the custom gear experience. Exray provides free design services and creates dedicated web stores for units

Episode 13 of our series is now live, featuring the remarkable "Army-Baylor Program" at Baylor University. Join us as we dive into this unique educational journey with our special guest, MAJ Tiara Walz. As the program executive officer and an assistant professor, MAJ Walz offers invaluable insights into this top-ranked Master of Health Administration and MBA program. MAJ Walz commissioned in the United States Army in 2009. She is a graduate of The University of Dubuque where she obtained a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After completing the Officer Basic Course at Fort Sam Houston, TX, she began her first assignment as a Platoon Leader at Fort Cavazos, TX in the Charlie Medical Company, 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, First Cavalry Division. While there, she deployed to Iraq as the Company Executive Officer in support of Operation New Dawn. After her deployment, MAJ Walz transitioned to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Cavazos, serving as the Deputy Chief of Operations. She was selected for and served at Fort Moore at Martin Army Community Hospital as a Company Commander from 2013-2015 and was then selected to attend the Army-Baylor MHA/MBA Program. While completing her rigorous graduate studies, MAJ Walz designated as a 70A, subsequently serving as Chief of Managed Care Division and Chief of Clinical Support Division at Evans Army Community Hospital. She then decided to apply for LTHET again and was selected to attend school for her PhD in Public Health at Oregon State University, followed by a utilization tour as an Assistant Professor at the Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration. She graduated with her doctorate in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy from Oregon State University in 2023. She also obtained a Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching while in Oregon, to aid in her passion for teaching. Her Ph.D. work focuses on chronic pain in the veteran population and how chronic pain impacts healthcare utilization and expenditures on an individual and systems level in the United States. MAJ Walz is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and is passionate about networking, healthcare leadership, and improving quality of life and social determinants of health for servicemembers, their families, and the veteran population in the US.  MAJ Walz's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, German Armed Forced Badge- Gold, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Army Overseas Service Ribbon. The "Army-Baylor Program" at Baylor University offers a unique combination of a Master of Health Administration (MHA) and an MBA. It's a highly ranked program, for more detailed information, you can visit the Army-Baylor Program page. AY25 LTHET MILPER MESSAGE 23-499, ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 (AY25)ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT LTHET: MILPER message information go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/23-499 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 407 - PGA Hope - The Story of Mark Hitchcock Our special guest is Bay City, MI resident Mark Hitchcock. Mark served honorably in the US Army Reserve for 10 years with the 980th Quartermaster Company. Mark progressed to the rank of Sergeant and took on several additional duties within his unit, most prominently serving as his unit's Duty Appointed Retention NCO while also bearing responsibility for his squad and duties of his MOS as a Petroleum Supply Specialist. During his service, SGT Hitchcock earned the Army Commendation Medal, 3 Army Achievement Medals, 3 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2 Armed Forces Reserve Medals w/ M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Driver & Mechanic Badge / Driver-W, as well as several Certificates of Achievement. For service in Iraq, his unit was also awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptional service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mark learned about PGA HOPE from one of his volunteers while serving as an Event Manager for the Alzheimer's Association who was aware of his prior service and love for golf. During the program, Mark, who never took a formal lesson prior to this program, not only learned some critical skills that have improved his golf game, but also helped him connect with many fellow Veterans and provide a sense of focus and purpose he didn't realize was missing in his life since leaving the service, using the game of golf as the catalyst. ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or CALL (989) 272-2383 to share your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and questions

Dive deep into the intricacies of health services human resource management with our special guest, LTC Bethany Wagner. She'll be shedding light on the expansive role of the 70F AOC, which advises commanders and staff on a broad spectrum of matters:✨ The intricacies of directing personnel systems that address the comprehensive personnel management life cycle functions. We're talking strength accounting, promotions, casualty reporting, awards, and more! And for those of you on the job hunt or looking for new opportunities, we'll also be discussing some of the current AIM Marketplace Jobs that are open for applications. So, whether you're in the field or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes in health services HRM, this is one episode you won't want to miss!LTC Wagner commissioned in the U.S. Army in 2006 as a Medical Service Corps Officer.  She is a graduate of Washington State University where she achieved her Bachelor of Arts in English, Professional and Technical Writing. After completing her Officer's Basic Training located at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas, she proceeded to her first assignment as the Medical Supply OIC with 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.  She has deployed in support of Operational Iraqi Freedom with 86th CSH and 526 Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne/Air Assault Division as a Company XO and Battalion (BN) S1.  Other positions she has served include BN S1, Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Carson, CO; Company Commander, Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH), Fort Carson, CO; Brigade S1, 16th Military Police Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC; Human Resource Intern, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, JBSA; Chief Human Resource Officer, EACH, Fort Carson, CO; Medical Service Corps Career Manager, Human Resource Command, Fort Knox, KY; Operations and Plans Officer, Readiness and Strength Branch, Human Resource Command, Fort Knox, KY. LTC Wagner's awards and decorations include Combat Action Badge, Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. LTC Wagner's military education includes Basic Officer Leader Course I and II, Captain's Career Course, Command and General Staff College, How the Army Runs, Human Resources Mangers Course.  She is also Combatives Level 1 and 2 certified. LTC Wagner earned her Master's in Human Resource Management, Health Services in 2015 from Keller Graduate School of Management and has since obtained a certificate in Strategic Human Resource Leadership and Compensation Studies from Cornell University.  She is the recipient of the Army's LTC Karen Wagner Leadership Award and has been recognized by distinguished Army leaders for her professionalism, integrity, leadership, and competency throughout the years.Links to references: FM 1-0https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN33331-FM_1-0-000-WEB-1.pdfMore on 70F: https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/moc/index.html?moc=aoc_70f&tab=overview Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

We unveil the remarkable insights of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and its renowned Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP), straight from an insider who ran the gauntlet, MAJ Brian Thorson.  The SAMS program is dedicated to educating and shaping the future leaders of our Armed Forces, Allies, and Interagency partners. The graduate-level programs are designed to foster agile and adaptive leaders who excel in critical and creative thinking, solving operational and strategic challenges.MAJ Thorson is currently assigned to the Commanders Action Group, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Liberty, NC.  He commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in 2009 from the University of Connecticut first assignment was Walter Reed Army Medical Center as a Medical Surgical Nurse.  Next, he served as the Assistant S4 and S4 with the 212th Combat Support Hospital. Later, Brian served as the Commander for 67th Forward Surgical Team (Airborne). Next, he was the Chief of Operations for 212th Combat Support hospital before serving as the Commander for HHC, 30th Medical Brigade. Brian then served as the S3 for 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion. After completion of the Logistics Captains Career Course, Brian served as the Deputy Surgeon for 3rd Special Forces Group. Following graduation from Intermediate Level Education from the Command and General Staff College and Advanced Military Studies Program from the School of Advanced Military Studies, Brian was a Strategic Planner in the USASOC G5. Brian most recently served as the Executive Officer for 261st Multifunctional Medical Battalion.  Brian graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in 2009. In 2020 he earned a Masters of Arts in Operational Studies from the Command and General Staff College and in 2021 he earned a Masters of Arts in Military Operations from the School of Advanced Military Studies. MAJ Thorson deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2019 and has multiple rotations through countries in Africa and Europe.  His military education includes: Basic Officer Leaders Course; Airborne School; Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Course (SERE-C); Theater Sustainment Planners Course; Security Cooperation Planners Course; Plans, Operations, Intelligence, Security, and Training Course; Joint Medical Planners Course; Joint Medical Planning Tool Course; Logistics Captains Career Course; Command and General Staff College; Advanced Military Studies Program; and NATO SOF Medical Planners Course. MAJ Thorson's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Field Medical Badge, Combat Action Badge, and Parachutist Badge. More Info on SAMS: https://armyuniversity.edu/CGSC/SAMS/SAMSBooks Referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Back-Napkin-Expanded-Problems-Pictures/dp/1591842697Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the AIM Marketplace? Well, Zach's been through the gauntlet and he's here to spill the beans. If you're aiming to conquer the market like Cobra Kai, you won't want to miss this episode. Zach shares some invaluable tips to ensure the odds are forever in your favor! MAJ Zach Patterson was a AIM Mover in the 24-02 Marketplace last year October.  Zach was matched in his Marketplace from the top 5 jobs he ranked. MAJ Zachary Patterson was commissioned as a Medical Service Corps Officer through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in August 2010 and is a Distinguished Military Graduate. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, a Masters in Supply Chain Management (M.S.C.M.) from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. and is a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). His assignments include: Brigade Medical Supply Office OIC, 1BCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Medical Evacuation Platoon Leader, C Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1ABCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Support Operations - Medical Logistics Officer, 4BSB, 1SBCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Chief of Supply Chain Management, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA; Company Commander, Alpha Company, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA; Operations Officer – G3/5/7, Army Medical Logistics Command, Fort Detrick, MD; Deputy Director of the Business Support Office, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, Fort Detrick, MD. MAJ Patterson's current assignment is as a Medical Logistics Planner for U.S. Army Central Command, Shaw Air Force Base, SC. He also serves as the Deputy Medical Logistics Consultant to the Army Surgeon General for Strategic Communications & Outreach. MAJ Patterson's awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Over Seas Service Ribbon, and Expert Field Medical Badge.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Episode 2 with guest medical operations planner (70H) and Observer Coach trainer (O/CT), MAJ(P) Jessica Maxim we discuss personal observations and experiences from the perspective of an O/CT from the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) to help you in your assignment on the Division Surgeon Cell as a medical operations planner.   MAJ(P) Jessica L. Maxim graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Health Sciences and a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology in 2002. She enlisted in the Army in 2006 and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 2007.  MAJ(P) Maxim served in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), 4th Infantry Division (2/4ID) at Fort Carson as the Treatment Platoon Leader (PL) in Charlie Company, 204th Brigade support Battalion (BSB). She deployed with 2/4ID to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 08-10 where she was a Detachment OIC and Treatment PL. Upon return from Iraq, MAJ(P) Maxim served as the Delta Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment Forward Support Company Executive Officer (XO), the Charlie Company, 204th BSB Medical Company XO, the Support Operations (SPO) Supply and Services Officer, and Battalion Operations Officer (S3). MAJ(P) Maxim deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) 11-12 where she commanded Charlie Company, 204th BSB, 2/4ID. She and her organization provided area medical support and augmented Special Operations Task Force 310 with cultural support teams (CST) in the Kandahar Province. After relinquishing command in 2013, MAJ(P) Maxim served at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Directorate of Training as the Medical Operations Instructor at Fort Moore, GA. She served as the 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment (Officer Candidate School) XO from 2014-2015, and at Martin Army Community Hospital (BMACH) as the Chief of Medical Readiness and Training before serving at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), WA in 2017. MAJ(P) Maxim served as the Chief of Medical Operations at 7th Infantry Division and America's First Corps. MAJ(P) Maxim is currently stationed at Fort Leavenworth where she is an Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) for the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP).  MAJ(P) Maxim's military schooling includes Officer Candidate School, Basic Officer Leader's Course Phase II (BOLC II), the Medical Service Officer Basic Course (MSOBC), Combatives Levels 1 and 2, Unit Movement Officer, Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) Operator Course, Commander/1SG Course, Digital Training Management System Operator Course, Army Basic Instructor Course, Faculty Development Course, AMEDD Captain's Career Course, Command and General Staff College, Joint Medical Planners Course, and Joint Medical Planners Tool (JMPT) / Medical Planners Toolkit (MPTk). Her awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), National Defense Service Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 campaigns), Afghan Campaign Medal (2 campaigns), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbons, and a NATO (ISAF) Medal. Her unit awards include the Valorous Unit Award and the Meritorious Unit Citation. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Episode 1 with guest career manger from Human Resources Command (HRC)and fellow Medical Service Corps Officer, MAJ Micah Sturgeon. We discuss  Army Talent Alignment Process and the AIM Marketplace to help you in being successful in the upcoming AIM marketplace in getting your assignment. #CobraKaiTheMarket! Also, what to expect from your Career Manager at HRC and what do they provide you in managing your career. MAJ Micah Sturgeon graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology.  MAJ Sturgeon was commissioned through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at UTSA in 2008.His service began as a Personnel Services Administration Specialist, 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 5th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX.  He subsequently served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II (OIF II) from 2004-2005.  Upon return he transitioned from active military service to pursue his degree.  Upon completing his degree he was commissioned as a 2LT in the Medical Services Corps.  He served as a Medical Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI. He served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom X (OIF X) and Operation New Dawn (OND) from 2010-2011. His follow-on assignments were with HHC, 18th Medical Command (MEDCOM) Deployment Support (DS) as the Company Executive Officer and G1, Human Resources Operations Officer, Schofield Barracks Health Clinic as the Company Commander, US Army Health Contracting Activity as a Contract Specialist, Executive Officer, and Chief of the Contracting Office, and US Army Medical Center of Excellence as an Instructor for the Officer Medical Logistics Course (70K).  MAJ Sturgeon currently serves as a Career Manager, Human Resources Command. His military education includes Army Basic Officer Leadership Course, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Basic Officer Leadership Course, Officer Medical Logistics Course, Health Services Human Resources Manager Course, Manpower and Force Management Course, Master Resiliency Trainers Course, AMEDD Officer Advanced Course, and the Command and General Staff Course.  His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), Meritorious Unit Citation (1OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (4 campaign stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Ribbon (2).  He has also been awarded the Combat Action Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.  Videos and Podcast Referenced:Army Talent Alignment Algorithm & Process on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9mEBe7fzrmIhttps://youtu.be/_I1IXNLY57w Podcasts:The Army Talent Management Podcast:https://talent.army.mil/podcast-2/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Colonel Christopher Grice is the Acting Director, Joint Science and Technology Office, of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency ( https://www.dtra.mil/ ), a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense (DoD), focused on countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosives) and their mission enables DoD and the U.S. Government to prepare for and combat weapons of mass destruction and improvised threats, as well as to ensure nuclear deterrence. Previous to DTRA, Colonel Grice was Director of Materiel for the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), as well as Division Chief for the Full Dimension Protection division. Prior to those assignments, Colonel Grice commanded the 69th Chemical Company in Hanau, Germany, the Blue Grass Chemical Activity at Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky, and the Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. Colonel Grice's other key assignments included Instructor and Chief of Officer Training at the CBRN School, Battalion Executive Officer and Operations Officer for 110th Chemical Battalion at Joint Base Lewis McCord, Washington, Executive Assistant to the Director of the Joint Staff and Counter-proliferation Branch Chief for the Joint Staff, Senior Strategic Planner, U.S. Plans for United States Forces Korea. Colonel Grice's other operational and support deployments include Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo as part of Task Force Falcon while the CBRN Officer for 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division and Operation Iraqi Freedom as the company commander of the 69th Chemical Company. A native of Galesburg, Illinois, Colonel Grice enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1989. He earned a Biological Sciences Degree from Southern Illinois University and a commission as a Chemical Officer in 1995. Colonel Grice also earned a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Management from Webster University in 2006 and a Master of Science Degree in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy from the National Defense University (Joint Advanced Warfighting School) in 2015. Colonel Grice's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit (with OLC), Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (with OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (with OLC), Army Commendation Medal (with OLC), Army Achievement Medal (with OLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 2), NATO Medal, Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, Army Staff Identification Badge, and the Senior Parachutist Badge. His foreign awards include the German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge. Support the show

Rob Hughes anchors “First News” on KMBC ABC 9/KCWE CW 29 in Kansas City, Missouri, weekdays from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., and noon. He previously served as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor at KMBC's sister station, KOCO ABC 5 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Rob has worked as an anchor, reporter and producer at KSWT CBS 13 in Yuma, Arizona, KRGV ABC 5 in McAllen Texas, and KJCT ABC 8 and KKCO NBC 11, both in Grand Junction, Colorado.Hughes earned his MBA from Emporia State University. He's a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the premier honorary organization for students in business, and recognized worldwide as an indicator of outstanding achievement. Beta Gamma Sigma chapters are limited to schools of business that are accredited by AACSB International. To earn membership, graduate students must be in the top 20% of their class. Hughes also graduated from the University of Southern California with Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and communication.Hughes was on the Dean's list and a recipient of the Order of Troy, presented to the top 140 out of 4,000 graduating seniors for superior academics, leadership and service.While at USC, Hughes was host of “Political Platforum” and “CU@USC,” which was voted best college television talk show by Spin Magazine. The show reaches nearly 2 million homes in the greater Los Angeles area. For his work, Hughes was voted best male host and best senior host. Some of his most memorable interviews include Star Wars creator George Lucas, actors Gary Sinise and Laurence Fishburne, Grammy Award-winning band Train and former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez.Hughes serves as an infantry officer in the Kansas Army National Guard. He's currently a division operations staff officer, and previously served as a battalion operations staff officer, human resources/administrative officer, company executive officer and rifle platoon leader. Hughes deployed to Ukraine in 2016-2017 as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, European Reassurance Initiative, Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine, Task Force Tomahawk. Hughes helped train the Ukrainian Army, and worked with the Canadian, Polish, Lithuanian, British and Danish militaries to help build Ukraine's first ever Combat Training Center.His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Certificate of Achievement and a Citation of Commendation from the Oklahoma State Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives for being 1 of 16 out of a total 64 soldiers to graduate from Officer Candidate School, and for his commitment to education.Hughes emcees multiple charity events annually. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Autism Training Center/Astra Day School. Hughes enjoys spending time with his wife Rhea, children Robbie, Rowan, and Rhen. He also enjoys playing guitar, surfing, snowboarding, running and volunteering. National Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 thewashdownpodcast@gmail.com #NeverAloneAlwaysForward

Rob Hughes anchors “First News” on KMBC ABC 9/KCWE CW 29 in Kansas City, Missouri, weekdays from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., and noon. He previously served as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor at KMBC's sister station, KOCO ABC 5 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Rob has worked as an anchor, reporter and producer at KSWT CBS 13 in Yuma, Arizona, KRGV ABC 5 in McAllen Texas, and KJCT ABC 8 and KKCO NBC 11, both in Grand Junction, Colorado.Hughes earned his MBA from Emporia State University. He's a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the premier honorary organization for students in business, and recognized worldwide as an indicator of outstanding achievement. Beta Gamma Sigma chapters are limited to schools of business that are accredited by AACSB International. To earn membership, graduate students must be in the top 20% of their class. Hughes also graduated from the University of Southern California with Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and communication.Hughes was on the Dean's list and a recipient of the Order of Troy, presented to the top 140 out of 4,000 graduating seniors for superior academics, leadership and service.While at USC, Hughes was host of “Political Platforum” and “CU@USC,” which was voted best college television talk show by Spin Magazine. The show reaches nearly 2 million homes in the greater Los Angeles area. For his work, Hughes was voted best male host and best senior host. Some of his most memorable interviews include Star Wars creator George Lucas, actors Gary Sinise and Laurence Fishburne, Grammy Award-winning band Train and former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez.Hughes serves as an infantry officer in the Kansas Army National Guard. He's currently a division operations staff officer, and previously served as a battalion operations staff officer, human resources/administrative officer, company executive officer and rifle platoon leader. Hughes deployed to Ukraine in 2016-2017 as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, European Reassurance Initiative, Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine, Task Force Tomahawk. Hughes helped train the Ukrainian Army, and worked with the Canadian, Polish, Lithuanian, British and Danish militaries to help build Ukraine's first ever Combat Training Center.His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Certificate of Achievement and a Citation of Commendation from the Oklahoma State Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives for being 1 of 16 out of a total 64 soldiers to graduate from Officer Candidate School, and for his commitment to education.Hughes emcees multiple charity events annually. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Autism Training Center/Astra Day School. Hughes enjoys spending time with his wife Rhea, children Robbie, Rowan, and Rhen. He also enjoys playing guitar, surfing, snowboarding, running and volunteering. National Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 thewashdownpodcast@gmail.com #NeverAloneAlwaysForward

When you delete your adjectives, who are you? Most people limit themselves to their labels. They embrace barriers based on the box that society puts them in. But your adjectives aren't your destiny. In "Delete the Adjective: A Soldier's Adventures in Ranger School," Lisa Jaster proves your merit should always trump your labels. Lisa Jaster is an American Soldier, combat engineer, and one of the first three women to graduate the elite United States Army Ranger program in 2015. One of the most difficult combat training courses in the world, Lisa was the first reservist to complete the course. She graduated at age 37, while the average trainee age is 23. Lisa, an athlete focused on strength training and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has a deeply rooted understanding of the importance of perseverance through continual progress and growth, as well as an ingrained respect for camaraderie and selfless service stemming from a noteworthy active-duty career (including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan). She volunteered for combat training when she discovered the Army Ranger course was being opened to women for the first time in 60 years as a U.S. government experiment to see how women would fare in the notoriously brutal program. AWARDS & RECOGNITION Bronze Star x2, Meritorious Service Medal x3, Army Accommodation Medals x 3, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal x2, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Bronze Hour Glass, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon x2, Steel DeFleury, Ranger Tab, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Shell Recognition Awards. PERSONAL LIFE Lisa is married to Marine Col. Allan Jaster, also a reservist and principle/owner of the Financial Advising Firm, Archer Consulting. Lisa credits the support of her family as being the reason why she was able to complete her training as a Ranger. In her spare time, she enjoys competing in whatever she can get herself talked into which has ranged from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments and CrossFit Competitions to an Ultra Trail Run and an IronMan. Lisa and Allan have two children together, Zachary and Victoria, and live in New Braunfels, Texas. DELETE THE ADJECTIVE WEBSITE. https://deletetheadjective.com/ | TALENT WAR GROUP BIO. https://talentwargroup.com/team/lisa-jaster/ | MILITARY TIMES. Officer Sets Out to Rid the Army of Label Deterrents in Upcoming Book | COFFEE OR DIE Lisa Jaster's Trailblazing Journey Through War and Ranger School (Mac Caltrider) | TASK & PURPOSE How I Earned My Ranger Tab | TALENT WAR GROUP PODCAST Cultivating Exceptional Leadership Skills | SOLDIER FOR LIFE PODCAST Resiliency with Lisa Jaster Soldier For Life Podcast (S7:E10 – 7 March 2021) #DeleteTheAdjective | #YouveGotMettle | #RLTW | #CombatVeteran | #Mettle | #Grit | #ServantLeadership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

First Sergeant Jason Belford enlisted in the United States Army on April 15, 2005. He completed Basic and Advanced Individual Training here at Fort Benning GA. First Sergeant Belford has  served in the 75th Ranger Regiment 3rd Ranger Battalion in all duty positions through First Sergeant. He is currently serving as the Bravo Company First Sergeant in the Officers Candidate school (OCS). He has also served in the 10th mountain division stationed out of Fort Polk LA where he did two Deployment with 2/4 Infantry Battalion.    Frist Sergeant Belford's awards and decorations include the 2x Bronze Star Medals, 2x Meritorious Service Medals , 7x, Army Commendation Medals, 2x Joint Service Achievement Medal, 2x Joint Service Accommodation Medal with C Device, 5x Army Achievement Medals, The National Defense Service Medal with Silver Star, 5x Army Good Conduct Medals, The Afghan Campaign Medal with SilverStar, The Global War on Terror Service Medal, 2x Humanitarian Service Medal, The Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with the Roman Numeral 4, The Army Service Ribbon, The Overseas Service Ribbon with Roman Numeral 8, the Operation enduring Freedem Medal, Operation Inherent Resolve Medal, and the NATO Medal. Subscribe for more of The Black Site Show https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj-T...Other Platforms https://theblacksiteshow.buzzsprout.com/

Jason Belford joined us this week to discuss his life prior to becoming one of the most elite Rangers in the 75th battalion. We spoke about his mental health, his struggle coming up and how is helping to develop the next generation of Rangers. Jason military accomplishments include Frist Sergeant Belford's awards and decorations include the 2x Bronze Star Medals, 2x Meritorious Service Medals , 7x, Army Commendation Medals, 2x Joint Service Achievement Medal, 2x Joint Service Accommodation Medal with C Device, 5x Army Achievement Medals, The National Defense Service Medal with Silver Star, 5x Army Good Conduct Medals, The Afghan Campaign Medal with SilverStar, The Global War on Terror Service Medal, 2x Humanitarian Service Medal, The Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with the Roman Numeral 4, The Army Service Ribbon, The Overseas Service Ribbon with Roman Numeral 8, the Operation enduring Freedem Medal, Operation Inherent Resolve Medal, and the NATO Medal. @oneshot_rltw @rangerthoughts

CSM Gerner shares his Army story, leadership lessons, and the most rewarding and challenging things about being a CSM. Command Sergeant Major Gerner enlisted in the U.S. Army from Burke, Virginia and graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, KY and Advanced Individual Training in Military Occupational Specialty 25S- Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer, at Fort Gordon, GA in 1999.CSM Gerner has deployed to Africa as well as 5 combat deployments to Iraq and 8 combat deployments to Afghanistan. His previous assignments include, Team Chief & Node Leader, Alpha & Charlie Companies, 112th Signal Battalion (SPECIAL OPERATIONS) (AIRBORNE), Fort Bragg, NC; Signal Detachment Section Chief, Headquarters 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA; Platoon Sergeant & Operations NCO, Ranger Communications Company, 75th Ranger Special Troops Battalion, Fort Benning, GA; Echo Company First Sergeant & Rear Detachment First Sergeant, 1st Ranger Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield, GA; HHC First Sergeant & Operations Sergeant Major, 112th Signal Battalion (SPECIAL OPERATIONS) (AIRBORNE) Fort Bragg, NC; RS6 Sergeant Major, Headquarters, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA; J6 Sergeant Major, Joint Task Force, Afghanistan; and Command Sergeant Major, 53rd Signal Battalion (SATELLITE CONTROL), Fort Carson, Colorado.CSM Gerner holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College and is pursuing a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston. His military education includes the Basic Airborne Course, Air Assault Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Advanced Airborne (Jumpmaster) Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Ranger Orientation Program, 75th Ranger Regiment Pre-Ranger Course, U.S. Army Ranger School, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Pathfinder Course, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, First Sergeant Course, Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2, Army Force Management Course, Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 23), Sergeant Major Course (Modified), the Battalion Pre-Command Course, the Battalion CSM Develop Program, and the Army Space Cadre Course.CSM Gerner's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and C device, Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 4 campaign stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with 4 campaign stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon with the numeral 5, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 3, the NATO Service Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Combat Action Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, Army Basic Space Badge, the Driver/Mechanic's Badge, German, Italian, Venezuelan, and Royal Thai airborne wings, and he is a recipient of Regimental Signal Corps Association's Bronze Order of Mercury. MISSIONMission Statement: The 106th Signal Brigade directs and executes seamless communications and cyber readiness enabling mission command for our mission partners.Vision Statement: A trained, professional, and motivated team enabling mission command, protecting the network, and owning consequence management on the forefront of the Army's next generation network.Loading...

LTC Kelly Bell received her initial commission in 1999 through Marquette University's ROTC program. She served in the 1/334 Army Reception Battalion where she worked as the assistant S-3, S-1, and as a Commander of a very small company. In 2003 she was recommissioned into the Army Nurse Corps and transferred to the 452d CSH where she served as a staff nurse and the assistant head nurse of the emergency medical treatment section. From July 2009 thru June 2010 she was deployed to Afghanistan where she worked in the Intensive Care Unit at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Air Field. Upon returning home she had the privilege of serving as the 3rd Platoon leader. She then served at the Bravo Company Commander, 452D Combat Support Hospital from January 2012 through October 2014. After this duty, she assumed the role of Head Nurse of the Emergency Medical Treatment Section. LTC Bell then became the Nurse Training Officer in the Clinical Services Operations Section of the 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support). She was mobilized as the Medical Readiness Officer for the 103rd Mission Support Element, the rear detachment asset for the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command. Prior to transferring to the 7203d to assume command, LTC Bell was assigned to the 7456th MORU but continued to serve with the 103D ESC on an ADOS Tour as their Medical Readiness Officer and Nurse Advisor for their Cactus COVID Task Force. She is passionate about advocating for and mentoring Soldiers and has spent that last several years initiating policy changes for pregnant and postpartum service members throughout the DOD. She continue this advocacy work through social media and DA level work groups. LTC Bell has attended the Unit Movement Officer Course, Battlefield Trauma Training, Joint Forces Combat Trauma Management Course, Head Nurse Leader Development Course, AMEDD Captain's Career Course, the Commander's and First Sergeant's Course, and Command and General Staff College, and the Joint Medical Planning Tool Course. She is currently enrolled in the Global Health Engagement Master's Certificate Program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and the Military Lactation Counselor program through Mom 2 Mom Global. Her awards include: the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, five Army Achievement Medals, seven Army Commendation Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals, seven Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver hourglass and two “M” devices, the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal. In her civilian capacity, LTC Bell worked as an Emergency department nurse at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI for over 11 years. She received her Master's Degree in Nursing Education in June 2013 and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. She lives in Ankeny, IA with her two daughters: Meghan (Jun 2012) and Caelainn (Dec 2015).

Morgan Lee Carlisle, 48, of Thomasville passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Thomasville Regional Medical Center. He was born September 22, 1972, in Grove Hill. Lee proudly served his country in the military for many years. He was D Battery, 319 AFAR assigned to the 3/325th Airborne Battalion Combat Team as the Scout Platoon Forward Observer. He was also in the 3/319th AFAR, 82nd Airborne Division. He received many awards before being honorably discharged, among these awards were his Army Lapel Button, Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas...Article Link

LTC Olivia J. Nunn (Washington DC-Baltimore Area) |Senior Marketing Manager | Social Media Strategist | Podcast Host | Diversity, Inclusion & Equality | Public Speaker | Veteran Affairs Experienced Director Of Communication with a demonstrated history of working in the government relations industry. Skilled in developing, executing, and assessing strategic communication, crisis communications, social media, media relations, and operations management. Strong media and communication professional with a master's degree focused on Public Relations & Corporate Communications from Georgetown University. Lieutenant Colonel Olivia Nunn commissioned as an ROTC Military Graduate through Radford University ROTC program in 2001. LTC Nunn has served in command and staff positions within the United States Army, including three combat deployments to Iraq. LTC Nunn developed the United States Military Academy at West Point's social media presence and redesigned the Academy's website while assigned to the academy. LTC Nunn was responsible for developing and mentoring cadets as an assistant triathlon coach of the West Point Triathlon Team. LTC Nunn has served as an official Army spokesperson, lead Strategic Communication Planner, and Executive Officer to the Chief of Army Public Affairs. She assumed duties as the Director of Communication, Soldier for Life in September 2018. LTC Nunn also serves as the Podcast Host for the U.S. Army Soldier for Life podcast series, the lead for Women Initiatives, Diversity, and Inclusion, and social media manager. LTC Nunn's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Army Staff Identification Badge. LTC Nunn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Radford University, Radford, VA, a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University, and a Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University. She is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College, the Joint Intermediate Public Affairs Course, the Public Affairs Qualification Course, the Chemical Officer Career Course, and the Chemical Officer Basic Course. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-j-nunn/ | Soldier for Life |soldierforlife.army.mil | S2 Analytical Solutions https://s2analyticalsolutions.com/ | AFCEA https://www.afcea.org/site/ (Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

This week Doc Joslin sits down with Father Steven Rindahl, former Army Paratrooper and Rigger turned Chaplain who spearheads a Veteran’s therapy program called Warriors on the Way. We also visit our third coffee from Cactus Creek Gourmet Coffee roasters from North Carolina and review their "Campfire Jubilee" . Fr Rindahl Bio:Fr Steven G Rindahl joined the Army on the 8th of May 1985. Chaplain Rindahl began his Army career serving in the Service Company of the 12th Special Forces Group (Airborne), United States Army Reserve. He served as a parachute rigger both in the reserve and on active duty achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. During this time, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in History. Chaplain Rindahl also served as an Army recruiter in the Dallas Recruiting Battalion where he was promoted to Sergeant First Class. After his ETS from active duty Chaplain Rindahl returned to the Army Reserve as a member of the 95th Training Division (IT), Grand Prairie, TX.While in the USAR, Chaplain Rindahl attended Chaplain Officer Basic Course, Ft Jackson, SC, and was placed in the Individual Ready Reserve. Upon completion of his Master of Divinity from Southwestern and his Master of Theology from Spurgeon’s College, London, England, Chaplain Rindahl returned to active duty with immediate assignment to the Black Knights of the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. While serving in the Army Chaplain Rindahl continued his education and completed an additional Master of Theology from Cranmer Theological House, and the Doctor of Ministry from the University of Chester with a research focus in Combat Trauma Ministry.Chaplain Rindahl’s awards include the Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Parachute Rigger’s Badge, Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with two Knots, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal with Bronze Service Star Device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3 Device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Valorous Unit Award, and the Army Superior Unit Award. Chaplain Rindahl has also been awarded the Parachutist Badge from multiple foreign nations, and the Honduran Parachute Rigger Badge. Chaplain Rindahl was honored by the US Army Armor Branch when they declared him a Noble Patron of Armor and Cavalry. Chaplain Rindahl was presented a pair of Combat Cavalryman’s Spurs by the commander of the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment.www.bullets2beans.comwww.warriorsontheway.orgwww.stevenrindahl.comwww.cactuscreekcoffee.comCactus Creek Gourmet Coffee Roasters is a Veteran owned and operated, family run business in its 15th year of operation. Our goal is to be a one stop shop for coffee shop owners and to have all necessary supplies, equipment, and services available in one convenient location. We strive to offer every one of our customers outstanding service and the freshest roasted coffee.www.lifelinemediallc.combullets2beans@gmail.comwww.remedyalpine.org Bullets 2 Beans is a production of LifeLine Media, LLC; Eagle River, Alaska.

Welcome back everyone! This episode is dedicated to my friend Staff Sgt. Vincent Marketta. RIP Vinnie.Marketta enlisted in the Army in 2011 as a 15T UH-60 Black Hawk repairer. He was assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) upon completing advanced individual training, and the regiment’s extensive training and assessment program in 2012. He spent 18 months as an aircraft repairer in 1st Battalion, 160th SOAR (A). In 2014, Marketta remained in 1st Battalion, 160th SOAR (A) for service as an MH-60M crew chief.While assigned to 160th SOAR (A), Marketta deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and deployed multiple times to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.He graduated from enlisted combat skills; Combatives Level 1; MH-60 Maintainers Course; Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School; MH-60 Non-Rated Crew Member Course; the Basic and Advanced Leaders courses; and the MH-60 Flight Instructors Course.Marketta’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal with “V” device; Air Medal with “C” device; Air Medal; Army Commendation Medal with C device (2OLC); Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal (1OLC); Army Good Conduct Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal (campaign star); Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (numeral 2); Army Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Combat Action Badge; and the Basic Aviation Badge.Picture and Sgt. Marketta's bio courtesy of Army Times.

Website: www.kwurie.com Instagram: @_kingmoko_ Facebook: @kingmoko1 Twitter: kwurie Amazon Best Selling Author of the book entitled: THE SELF-EMPOWERMENT JOURNAL; REVISED EDITION Karamokoh B. Wurie. Karamokoh Wurie was born in Free Town Sierra Leone, West Africa. After a challenging childhood, Karamokoh was moved to the United States. He lived in Alexandria, Virginia, where he attended sixth grade. Following high school, Karamokoh attended VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) before enlisting into the Army. His army duty stations include the 36th Engineer Brigade in Fort Hood, Texas. The 214th Aviation in Wiesbaden, Germany. The 16th MP and 83rd Civil Affairs in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 65th Medical Brigade in Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Karamokoh did two tours in Afghanistan in Support of “Operation Enduring Freedom,” and was also part of the detail team for “Operation Anakonda,” that took place in Poland. For his service in the military, and as of date: Karamokoh has been awarded an Army Commendation medal, three Army Achievements, three Army Good Conduct Medals, One National Defense Service Medal, Two Afghan Campaign medals, one Global War on Terrorism Medal, one National Defense, one None Commission Officer Professional Developmental Ribbon, one Army Service Ribbon, one Oversea Service Ribbon

Another great interview featuring Karamokoh B. Wurie on self-improvement, self-development, getting unstuck, being productive, COVID-19 ,his workout and nutrition regiment, discipline , his best selling book and much more! Amazon Best Selling Author of the book entitled: THE SELF-EMPOWERMENT JOURNAL; REVISED EDITION Karamokoh B. Wurie. Karamokoh Wurie was born in Free Town Sierra Leone, West Africa. After a challenging childhood, Karamokoh was moved to the United States. He lived in Alexandria, Virginia, where he attended sixth grade. Following high school, Karamokoh attended VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) before enlisting into the Army. His army duty stations include the 36th Engineer Brigade in Fort Hood, Texas. The 214th Aviation in Wiesbaden, Germany. The 16th MP and 83rd Civil Affairs in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 65th Medical Brigade in Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Karamokoh did two tours in Afghanistan in Support of “Operation Enduring Freedom,” and was also part of the detail team for “Operation Anakonda,” that took place in Poland. For his service in the military, and as of date: Karamokoh has been awarded an Army Commendation medal, three Army Achievements, three Army Good Conduct Medals, One National Defense Service Medal, Two Afghan Campaign medals, one Global War on Terrorism Medal, one National Defense, one None Commission Officer Professional Developmental Ribbon, one Army Service Ribbon, one Oversea Service Ribbon www.kwurie.com Ff you like to be on the show, advertise, sponsor, visit Www.Yourbestlifestyles.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/support

"An Interview with Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia” Veteran Voices, Episode 7 This episode features David Bellavia. Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia was born, Nov. 10, 1975, in Buffalo, New York. Following his high school graduation in 1994, Bellavia attended Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire, and the University at Buffalo, where he studied biology and theater before turning to the military. Bellavia enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in 1999. After One Station Unit Training, the Army assigned Bellavia to the Syracuse Recruiting Battalion, In the summer of 2003, Bellavia’s unit deployed to Kosovo for nine months before receiving orders to deploy directly to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. From February 2004 to February 2005, Bellavia and the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, were stationed in the Diyala Province along the Iranian border. Bellavia left the Army in August 2005 and cofounded Vets for Freedom, a veteran advocacy organization that sought to separate politics from the warriors who fight in the field. Their membership consisted of tens of thousands of veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bellavia returned to Iraq as an embedded reporter in 2006 and 2008 where he covered the heavy fighting in Ramadi, Fallujah and Diyala Province. Bellavia’s awards and decorations include the Medal of Honor, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and two Loops, the National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, New York State’s Conspicuous Service Cross, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “2,” the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “2,” the Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, Driver and Mechanics Badge and the NATO Medal. He was inducted into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame in 2005. Staff Sgt. Bellavia currently resides in western New York. Learn more about David Bellavia here: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidbellavia.com%2F&token=51d6e7-1-1581738127485 (www.davidbellavia.com/) Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Check out David’s book “House to House”: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fqwtkxy2&token=68c031-1-1581738127485 (tinyurl.com/qwtkxy2) Learn more about the Congressional Medal of Honor here: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmohs.org%2F&token=c1bb76-1-1581738127485 (www.cmohs.org/) Learn more about VETLANTA: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvetlanta.org%2F&token=57f811-1-1581738127485 (vetlanta.org/) This episode was hosted by Lloyd Knight and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.supplychainnowradio.com%2Fepisode-251&token=5748c6-1-1581738127486 (www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-251)

"An Interview with Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 251 The VETLANTA Voice Series Exclusively on Supply Chain Now Radio This episode features David Bellavia. Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia was born, Nov. 10, 1975, in Buffalo, New York. Following his high school graduation in 1994, Bellavia attended Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire, and the University at Buffalo, where he studied biology and theater before turning to the military. Bellavia enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in 1999. After One Station Unit Training, the Army assigned Bellavia to the Syracuse Recruiting Battalion, In the summer of 2003, Bellavia’s unit deployed to Kosovo for nine months before receiving orders to deploy directly to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. From February 2004 to February 2005, Bellavia and the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, were stationed in the Diyala Province along the Iranian border. Bellavia left the Army in August 2005 and cofounded Vets for Freedom, a veteran advocacy organization that sought to separate politics from the warriors who fight in the field. Their membership consisted of tens of thousands of veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bellavia returned to Iraq as an embedded reporter in 2006 and 2008 where he covered the heavy fighting in Ramadi, Fallujah and Diyala Province. Bellavia’s awards and decorations include the Medal of Honor, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and two Loops, the National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, New York State’s Conspicuous Service Cross, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “2,” the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “2,” the Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, Driver and Mechanics Badge and the NATO Medal. He was inducted into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame in 2005. Staff Sgt. Bellavia currently resides in western New York. Learn more about David Bellavia here: http://www.davidbellavia.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Check out David’s book “House to House”: https://tinyurl.com/qwtkxy2 Learn more about the Congressional Medal of Honor here: http://www.cmohs.org/ Learn more about VETLANTA: https://vetlanta.org/ Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/wc68s9f Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Lloyd Knight and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-251

Jill Stephenson spent over 20 years in corporate leadership positions. Little did she know, her life events would steer her down a different career path. In her eyes, being a mother to Benjamin Kopp was her largest blessing and gave her life meaning. At age 13, Ben vowed to serve his country and expressed this with such determination. She knew then, that her son was destined for greatness. As a result of his determination, Ben became an Army Ranger and served with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. On July 10, 2009, Jill received a phone call that would change her life forever. During his third deployment, but first in Afghanistan, Ben saved the lives of six of his fellow soldiers before being wounded during a firefight. He survived his injuries long enough to make it back to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Due to the severity of his injuries, Ben was unable to overcome the trauma. He was then declared brain dead and removed from life support. Before his death, Ben ensured his living will state that he donate all of his organs, including bone, skin and tissue. His donations saved or enhanced the lives of 60 people. His heart still beats in a woman who resides in Winnetka, Illinois. Jill formed a friendship with news reporter Bill Lunn, who was moved by her son’s heroic story. In collaboration with Jill, Bill Lunn was able to publish his first book, “Heart of a Ranger”. A book that outlines Ben Kopp’s legacy, before and after death. They jointly conduct readings and book signings across the country. Jill speaks nationwide and is an active advocate for organizations such as the ILMFR, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and American Gold Star Mothers. Jill is able to provide peerless wisdom that exudes strength and encouragement because of her experiences in her career and personal life. Through her adversities she has found the hidden blessings. She draws on her strength and has made it her mission to instill positivity, motivation and hope to all who experience hardships and difficulty moving forward. Jill knows how to grasp what life throws at us. She takes that energy and turns it into drive, motivation and success. Her voice speaks to a variety of audiences allowing her to be a featured speaker for Proctor & Gamble, the University of Minnesota and the US Army.  Her story has been featured on the Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, the Hallmark Channel, The World News, Independent Journal Review & more. Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp, was a rifleman assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga. He was born on Jan. 20, 1988, in Minneapolis, Minn. Kopp was seriously wounded during a combat operation in southern Afghanistan, July 10. Kopp was medically evacuated through Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany to Walter Reed Medical Center,Washington, D.C., where he died as a result of his wounds July 18. His unit hadattacked into a Taliban safe haven where they fought a determined enemy from multiple directions for several hours, resulting in the killing of more than 10 Taliban fighters. Kopp was on his third deployment in support of the War on Terror with two previous deployments to Iraq. After graduating from Rosemount High School, Kopp enlisted in the U.S. Army from his hometown of Rosemont, Minn., July 2006. He completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning Ga., as an infantryman. After graduating from the Basic Airborne Course there, he was assigned to the Ranger Indoctrination Program also at Fort Benning. He graduated from the Ranger Indoctrination Program and was then assigned to Company C, 3rd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment June 2007 where he served as a Rifleman. His military education includes the Basic Airborne Course, Ranger Indoctrination Program, and the U.S.Army Ranger Course. His awards and decorations include the Ranger Tab, Army Achievement Medal with two awards, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Parachutist Badge. Kopp was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Editor’s note: This is the final profile of Marching Orders, season 1. Read previous profiles at ThisWeekNEWS.com/MarchingOrders. Craig Morin, 30, of Columbus was a U.S. Army officer in Afghanistan in 2013 and 2014, advising the Afghan National Army during Operation Enduring Freedom. Morin was born in Cincinnati and grew up in the nearby suburban village of Evendale – what he called “typical suburban life growing up” – as the youngest of three brothers.  While growing up during the military deployments of the century’s first decade, Morin said, he developed a “desire to serve and participate in what I thought was going to be the defining event of my generation.” “I was looking for an adventure, and I had a strong desire to do something physical. I wasn’t ready at 22 years old to sit behind a desk,” he said. After attending Princeton High School, he attended Ohio State University, graduating in 2011 with a degree in philosophy, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant through the Army ROTC program. He said he chose a philosophy major because he was interested in studying ethical decision-making, which would be important for a role in the military. Morin quenched some of that thirst for adventure during airborne school, part of his training for becoming an Army Ranger.  His first parachute jump was the easiest, he said. “I think you’re so excited, yet the adrenaline is going so hard that you’re not particularly aware of all the things that could potentially go wrong. By the time my last jump came around, I was very much aware of those things,” he said. Although he and the soldiers carried no military gear during their first jumps, Morin was loaded with equipment when he made his final jump, which was at night. That jump was a little scarier by comparison, he said, but he enjoyed the experience, watching the silhouettes of other parachutes around him. On active duty as a platoon leader, he wasn’t expecting to be deployed to Afghanistan – until he saw most of his battalion had been deployed. Morin was in the part of the battalion that had deployed three months later, he said. He was told he would ship out in seven days and had four days to visit his family. In Afghanistan, he was stationed at Forward Operating Base Tagab in Kapisa Province, with the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.  “I worked on a small advising team that was responsible for mentoring, training and coaching the Afghan National Army,” he said. Partnering with host-nation forces comes with a host of struggles, such as building and maintaining relationships, he said. “My primary counterpart was an Afghan company commander. This man was a hero to his men and had spent his adolescent and adult life fighting the Taliban,” Morin said. “I was a young lieutenant from another country with no combat experience. Navigating that credibility gap was vital, and maintaining rapport with him was the most important thing I would do while I was there. “Together, we would plan and execute various patrols. It was my job to help with the command and control of those patrols and also help integrate U.S. assets – air support, medical evacuation, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,” he said. The Afghan company commander was an aggressive fighter, Morin said. “In the Afghan culture, the idea of pride is a lot more important. So there were times he’d seek out the opportunity to kind of go toe to toe with the Taliban and assume some risks that, if I was commanding forces on the ground, I would not have necessarily done that,” he said. Maintaining the right relationship with the Afghan commander was vital, Morin said. They had disagreements, he said, adding that he occasionally had to use motivational tactics. He also had to accept some of the risks, he said, because if he didn’t have a good relationship with the commander, the U.S. unit that succeeded him wouldn’t either.  The Afghan commander’s approach, Morin said, was tailored to a longer, broader war, and his subordinates followed his example. The terrain surrounding the base was a flat plain next to steep, high peaks, Morin said. It was brutally hot in summer and bitterly cold in winter. “Christmas was actually a day I look back on pretty fondly,” he said. Bad weather had grounded air support, so no patrols were underway. He played Monopoly and watched movies all day. It was the first time he watched “It’s a Wonderful Life.” As the U.S. footprint was downsized in Afghanistan, Morin’s unit was transferred to Bagram Airfield, a facility so large it had a bus line running from one side to another. One day when his team’s lead operations adviser, a captain, was out for a run, he spotted two Afghans trying to break into a fenced-in motor pool, Morin said. The captain noticed bomb-making materials when he confronted the pair, resulting in a hand-to-hand fight in which he killed one of the men, injured the other’s throat and sustained wounds. The second would-be bomber was apprehended at the base gate, identified by his throat injury. Morin’s own unit left Afghanistan without sustaining any casualties, he said. Morin said he had a feeling of isolation when adjusting to civilian life. After years of training and the Army, he was given a week of training on the transition to being a civilian, most of it focusing on job coaching and building a resume. Several of the men who were in his company in Afghanistan since have committed suicide, he said. Morin said he has been in therapy for three years and “couldn’t recommend it more.” “I’m only now seeing the real benefit of that process,” he said. Adjusting to civilian life requires finding a way to take care of oneself in a meaningful way, he said. Morin is a project manager for Hot Chicken Takeover, a Columbus-based restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken. The company has a “fair chance” policy and employs people who have been homeless or incarcerated or who have had drug problems – “people who in other environments might feel a sense of isolation,” Morin said. Working with others who are trying to move beyond their past has been helpful to his own transition, he said. Morin’s decorations include the U.S. Army’s Ranger Tab, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with oak-leaf cluster), Army Achievement Medal (with three oak-leaf clusters), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and NATO Medal. This podcast was hosted and produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek Community News assistant managing editor, digital. This profile was written by Paul Comstock.

Jeffrey D. Noble, 74, of Dublin flew an Army helicopter gunship during the Vietnam War with Company B, 9th Aviation Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, and went on to have a 25-year career in the Army. “I wouldn’t trade one day of the 25 years for anything in the world,” he said. After graduating from high school in Florida in the early 1960s and taking courses at the College of Wooster, Noble tried to join the Navy as an aviator. He was told if he wanted to be a pilot, he had to get a college degree first. After a brief return to college and getting a private pilot’s license, he joined the Army in 1966 and became a helicopter pilot. In 1968, he was flying a UH-1 Huey helicopter gunship in South Vietnam, based at Bear Cat and Dong Tam. “Getting shot (at), first time, always exciting,” Noble said. “You look down; you see a little green dot. By the time that baby gets close to your helicopter, it’s about the size of a medicine ball.” Unlike the two-man AH-1 Cobra gunships that came into widespread use later, the UH-1 had a four-man crew. The extra eyes on board, he said, were handy in spotting enemy fire from the ground. Noble’s missions during the war included locating and targeting sites that were sending mortar or rocket fire toward U.S. or allied ground troops or bases. Other missions included supporting U.S. boats working to stop communist supplies moving in rivers and canals. Communist troops were adept at avoiding trouble, he said. They could sink their boats intentionally, hide on shore and raise the boat after the coast had cleared. River operations might involve Navy boats, Air Force planes and Army helicopters and artillery, Noble said, thereby creating challenges in coordinating the different elements. Because the Army and Navy used different radio systems, Army soldiers would ride the boats to communicate with helicopters and artillery, he said. During one engagement, he asked a soldier on a boat if he had called for other support. Apparently reluctant to see the gunship leave, the soldier said no. Then U.S. artillery began to land nearby, unexpected by Noble and his crew. The soldier on the boat knew about the artillery “but wasn’t telling us,” Noble recalled with a laugh. Noble returned to the scene when artillery subsided, asking the soldier if any other support had been called. Again the soldier said no, just before a B-57 Canberra bomber arrived carrying what Noble called “the biggest bomb I’ve ever seen.” Noble’s unit operated in the southern part of the country, where the enemy was the Viet Cong (local guerrilla fighters), while the North Vietnamese Army was more active in the north. That was the situation until the Tet Offensive broke out in January 1968, when the communists launched surprise attacks against towns and bases all across South Vietnam. An immediate effect for Noble was that he was operating in urban areas for the first time. Cho Lon, an area of the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon, was a hotbed of combat with “Viet Cong all over the place.” Noble’s helicopter flew missions in Cho Lon for two weeks. About 80 percent of Noble’s missions were flown at night. In a Third World country like South Vietnam at the time, there is no ambient light at night in rural areas, he said. It was “a big black field out there.” By abandoning hit-and-run tactics used earlier, communist forces were overwhelmed during Tet by the Americans and South Vietnamese, along with allies from Australia and Thailand. “We won Tet,” Noble said. “There were no more North Vietnamese soldiers in South Vietnam after Tet, nor were there any Viet Cong. They were literally decimated.” North Vietnamese literature admitted, he said, “militarily, they had no ability to respond anymore.” American troops at the time believed putting military pressure on North Vietnam after the Tet Offensive could have forced the communists into talks to end the war. It was not until he had returned to the United States, Noble said, that he learned the American public saw the Tet Offensive as a failure of U.S. policy, increasing erosion of public support. Depleted Viet Cong forces eventually would be replaced by the North Vietnamese Army. Toward the end of his tour, Noble said, the NVA attacked the base where he was stationed. A year earlier, he said, the enemy would have been “nothing but Viet Cong.” When his time in Vietnam ended, Noble said, “they told you, when you got to the states, take your uniform off (because of growing public opposition to the military). Which we did.” Back in the United States, Noble completed his college education and served at locations that include Fort Benning, Fort Knox and Fort Hood. He also was stationed at Baumholder in then-West Germany and at Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico. He performed a variety of duties, including leading an armored unit and working as an inspector general and in military finance. Noble worked for Huntington Bank for 15 years after leaving the Army. He serves on the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission and is active in several veterans organizations. At the veterans service commission, “we see the issues every week,” he said of former military personnel readjusting to civilian life. “When they get out of the service, if you can get them into a career or a job that they enjoy and are interested in and give them enough money to live on,” he said, “you’ve got a good answer.” Noble’s decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (10th award), Army Commendation Medal (three oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (4 bronze stars), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Overseas Service Bars (two), Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon (two). He and his wife, Jane, have been married 47 years. They have two sons, Dr. Gregory Noble and Kevin Noble, and 10 grandchildren. This podcast was hosted and produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek Community News assistant managing editor, digital. This profile was written by Paul Comstock.

Angela Beltz of Reynoldsburg is a 49-year-old Ohio National Guard veteran who served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. Beltz’ military career started after her junior year in high school, having joined the North Dakota Army National Guard in 1986. She grew up primarily on the Spirit Lake Nation reservation and wanted to experience life away from it, she said. She also was looking for a way to pay for college. Military service might be in Beltz’ blood, as her ancestry is rich in it. “My great-grandfather was a scout for the U.S. Cavalry, (and) my relatives on this side have served in every conflict,” she said. “My grandpa served in World War I before he was officially a U.S. citizen and allowed to vote.” On her father’s side, military service can be traced back to the Civil War, she said. Beltz also recently submitted an application to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Beltz’ basic training began at Fort Dix in New Jersey in 1986, during the summer between her junior and senior year, when she was only 17. She recalled a drill sergeant who was particularly challenging – frequently barking at her to do pushups. “He picked on me. Every time he saw me, he made me do pushups,” she said. “I hated going to eat because -- if he was marching us -- because I was guaranteed at least 100 pushups (during) that three-block (trek).” She said she had asked him at the end of basic training why he was so tough on her. He told her it was because she was so young and that he wanted to make sure she would make it. After basic training, Beltz returned to high school for her senior year. She recalled the students all thinking about homecoming and prom and how their hair would look. “Those things were no longer important to me,” she said. During a nine-month break, she said, she took part in an 11-day stint with the Marines but re-enlisted with the National Guard in North Dakota and attended refueling school at Fort Lee, Virginia. Beltz said the equipment for fuel was mostly the same as that used for water distribution. Beltz was deployed to Saudi Arabia in September 1990 and eventually was moved to Log Base Charlie near Rafha, a town in northern Saudi Arabia near the Iraq border, as part of the 134th Quartermaster detachment. The unit comprised 24 people ages 18-23, with the exception of three staff sergeants. Many of the soldiers had attended high school together, including her cousin. “We all basically grew up together, so it was really kinda weird,” she said. “It was like the Brady Bunch going to war.” While in Saudi Arabia, Beltz had to endure the threat of not only scud missiles but also chemical alerts. In one incident, a chemical plant had been bombed and the wind was blowing chemicals in the direction of her unit, prompting MOPP 4 – a mission-oriented protective posture that required all protection to be worn, including suit, boots, mask and gloves. She also described the stigma of being an American woman in Saudi Arabia, where women weren’t even permitted to drive. “You would see the strange looks of people … and you were a female and you were driving, they’re just like, ‘Oh, my gosh, you know, what is this woman doing driving?’” she said. “Some of the police and border people weren’t real happy to have us there.” After six months in Saudi Arabia, her unit came home and was invited to participate in a ticker-tape parade in New York City that “didn’t work out.” Her plane had developed a fuel leak and had to land at an Air Force base and wait for several hours to have the plane dug out of a snow bank. They had missed the parade. Upon returning home, her Dakota tribal elders honored her with two Indian names because she was an “Akicita” – meaning “warrior,” she said. One was Kowakapi-Sni-Winyan, which is translated to “I Am Not Afraid Woman.” The other is Tasunka-Na-Kan, which is translated to “She Rides Her Horse.” Beltz had met her husband, Daryl Beltz of Ohio, overseas during Operation Desert Storm and transferred to the Ohio National Guard upon her return. Beltz’ next deployment was to Stennis International Airport near Kiln, Mississippi, after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She said numerous units from all branches of military and most of the states had arrived there, even a North Dakota unit she had recognized – a water-purification unit. The flooding was devastating, she said, but the looting was widespread. Military personnel and police were under fire on occasion while trying to secure areas from being looted, she said. “It just gives you a glimpse of the breakdown of society when there is no law and order,” she said. In some areas, however, local residents were more welcoming, she said, even inviting military personnel to cookouts. Following her retirement from service, Beltz was hired by DFAS-Columbus and continues to take care of soldiers and their families. She’s also an advocate for women serving in the military and for female veterans. She is the chairperson of the Ohio Women Veterans Advisory Committee, under the director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. Her decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, two Kuwait Liberation Medals, a Driver Mechanic Badge, the Ohio Commendation Medal and the Ohio Defense Service Medal. Her husband, Daryl, also a Desert Storm and Afghanistan veteran, is a lieutenant colonel in the Ohio Army National guard. They have two sons, Wyatt and Garett. Wyatt is now an airman in the U.S. Air Force. “So the legacy continues,” she said. This podcast was produced and hosted by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital.

This week's podcast guest is retired U.S. Army Capt and Medal of Honor winner, Florent "Flo" Groberg. Flo was born in Poissy, France and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2001. Flo went to high school with my wife at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Md. Groberg attended the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) and competed in varsity track and cross country. In May 2006, Groberg graduated from UMD with a bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice. Groberg entered the Army and attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. He received his commission as an infantry officer, Dec. 4, 2008. After completing Infantry Officer Basic Course, Mechanized Leaders Course, U.S. Army Airborne and U.S. Army Ranger Schools, he was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colo., as a platoon leader. In November 2009, he deployed to Afghanistan as part of Task Force Lethal, with responsibility for the Pech River Valley in Afghanistan's Kunar Province. Upon returning home in June 2010, he continued serving as a platoon leader until he was reassigned as an infantry company executive officer from October 2010 to November 2011. He was then assigned as the brigade personal security detachment commander for 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He deployed again to Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in February of 2012, with Task Force Mountain Warrior. He was promoted to captain in July 2012. As a result of his actions, Groberg sustained the loss of 45 to 50 percent of his left calf muscle with significant nerve damage, a blown eardrum, and a mild traumatic brain injury. Groberg spent his recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center from August 2012 through May 2015. He was medically retired from Company B Warriors, Warrior Transition Battalion, as a captain, July 23, 2015. Groberg's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars; the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the U.S. Army Parachutists Badge, the U.S. Army Ranger Tab, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. You can follow Flo on Twitter: @FlorentGroberg and read his book, 8 Seconds of Courage.  Also, if you liked this episode and others, please support us at Patreon or follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @IntentionalPerformers. Thanks, Brian

“You’ll find there is room for us all” In May 1988, at the age of 20, McVeigh graduated from the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. While in the military, McVeigh used much of his spare time to read about firearms, sniper tactics, and explosives.[16] McVeigh was reprimanded by the military for purchasing a "White Power" T-shirt at a Ku Klux Klan protest against black servicemen who wore "Black Power" T-shirts around a Military installation, primarily Army. He was a top-scoring gunner with the 25mm cannon of the Bradley Fighting Vehicles used by his 1st Infantry Division. He was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, before being deployed on Operation Desert Storm. Speaking of his experience in Kuwait in an interview before his execution, documented in McVeigh's authorized biography American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh & the Tragedy at Oklahoma City, he stated he decapitated an Iraqi soldier with cannon fire on his first day in the war and celebrated. He said he was later shocked to be ordered to execute surrendering prisoners and to see carnage on the road leaving Kuwait City after U.S. troops routed the Iraqi army. McVeigh received several service awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Kuwaiti Liberation Medal. McVeigh aspired to join the United States Army Special Forces . After returning from the Gulf War, he entered the selection program, but washed out on the second day of the 21-day assessment and selection course for the Special Forces. McVeigh decided to leave the Army and was honorably discharged in 1991. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_McVeigh Editorial -Chase- Public Access America There comes a point I think when it should be mentioned, public access America does not believe violence and anger are ever the solution. We were created in and of the ideals that information is the real power. That being said, the frustration with situations in which a group, race, ANY, are singled out and treated with disregard of laws should be held accountable. We the people have a power that is being hidden away from us by magician politicians that believe and maybe rightfully that we can be silenced. Your silence is their victory, as the writer of this I think McVeigh was right in believing that the attacks at Ruby ridge and Waco went horribly wrong. His shock and outrage were a normal reaction, I do believe as an opinion that his actions were also horribly incorrect. Violence in anyway only provokes violence and justifies the divide. Information Sourced From; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waco_siege Body Sourced From: https://youtu.be/c9ivBpLrWjI Public Access America 
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Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) I was truly honored to speak with an American Hero for this episode of The Learning Leader Show.  Matt Eversmann led soldiers into one of the most dangerous places in the world.  His story was told in the book and movie, “Black Hawk Down.”  His specific character was played by Josh Hartnett.  We discussed the story behind what really happened in Mogadishu… Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force. Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Fear is something you have to control.  It’s okay to be scared.”  - Matt Eversmann describing what it’s like to be shot at. Some Questions I Ask: What are the differences between leading soldiers into battle vs leading in a business setting? What are you feeling as you’re being shot at? What was it like to be portrayed by Josh Hartnett in the movie Black Hawk Down? How could you have handled the adverse situation better? Why do we struggle to implement and execute what we’ve learned? How would you define a learning leader What specific lessons learned from the mission that you took back to Fort Benning? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Matt’s love of his team and him focusing on the people he fought with How everything for the book and movie Black Hawk Down came about His advice for both the military soldiers making the transition back into the civilian world as well the companies who are going to hire them What it was like speaking with the widow of one of his men he fought with How Black Hawk Down has affected his life  “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Continue Learning See great video of Matt: Matt Eversmann - AVC The story of Black Hawk Down: Black Hawk Down Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: LinkedIn You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I was honored to have this Matt… I learned so much about his process for leadership.  I loved his descriptions for what it’s like when the bullets are flying (literally).  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Keppler Speakers: First Sergeant Matt Eversmann's legendary leadership while facing the horrors of war cemented his status as an American military hero. Portrayed by Josh Hartnett, Eversmann was immortalized in the epic film, Black Hawk Down, which recounts the 18 harrowing hours when US soldiers in Somalia were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu. Young Rangers and Delta Force soldiers fought side-by-side, outnumbered and marked for death by an angry mob, until a rescue convoy was mounted.  Committed to sharing the lessons he learned in the military, inspirational speaker Matt Eversmann focuses on motivating all people, be they soldiers, students, or employees, through values-based leadership, encouraging them to do their best and dedicate themselves to a cause. His courage and patriotism are unmatched, and his power as a motivational speaker is unrivaled. Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force.    

Join our Guest Col. H. Riley, host Rober Jetter, Jr. and panelists Conservative Activist Cindy Todd, Founder of Overpasses for America James Neighbors, and Constitutional scholar Kelly Mordecai, along with Bards Logic contributor Dan Gray former columnist of the Washington Times. Join our Round Table Discussion. Discussing Iran, Iraq, Russia & more His assignments include Executive Officer & Commander, Germany (1966-1968); II Corps Military Intelligence Detachment Advisor, and Combat Assistance team Commander supporting Army of Vietnam 1st Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment Vietnam (1969-1970); Staff Officer and Commander, Operations Battalion, U. S. Army Field station Augsburg, Germany (1976-1979); Staff Officer for the Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence and Management Directorate, Office of the Chief of Staff Army, Pentagon (1979-1984); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade Maryland (1984-1986); Commander, 712th Military Intelligence Battalion, Augsburg, Germany (1986-1988); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland (1988-1991); and Deputy Offlce Chief National Security Agency, Fort Meade 19Q1-1992). Colonel Riley also served additional tours ln Germany (1956-1959); Vietnam (1962); and Thailand (1962-1963) as an enlisted soldier. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal{ Meritorious unit Award, Air Force Outstanding unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards), National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Vietnam Service Medal (5 Campaigns), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (5), the Army Staff Identification Badge, Parachute Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, and Republic of Vietnam awards to include the Cross or Gallantry with Silver Star. Bards Logic is the Grassroots, We the People Show

Join our Guest Col. H. Riley, host Rober Jetter, Jr. and panelists Conservative Activist Cindy Todd, Founder of Overpasses for America James Neighbors, and Constitutional expert Kelly Mordecai, along with Bards Logic contributor Dan Gray editor of Operation American Spring and former columnist of the Washington Times. Join our Round Table Discussion. His assignments include Executive Officer & Commander, Germany (1966-1968); II Corps Military Intelligence Detachment Advisor, and Combat Assistance team Commander supporting Army of Vietnam 1st Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment Vietnam (1969-1970); Staff Officer and Commander, Operations Battalion, U. S. Army Field station Augsburg, Germany (1976-1979); Staff Officer for the Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence and Management Directorate, Office of the Chief of Staff Army, Pentagon (1979-1984); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade Maryland (1984-1986); Commander, 712th Military Intelligence Battalion, Augsburg, Germany (1986-1988); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland (1988-1991); and Deputy Offlce Chief National Security Agency, Fort Meade 19Q1-1992). Colonel Riley also served additional tours ln Germany (1956-1959); Vietnam (1962); and Thailand (1962-1963) as an enlisted soldier. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal{ Meritorious unit Award, Air Force Outstanding unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards), National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Vietnam Service Medal (5 Campaigns), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (5), the Army Staff Identification Badge, Parachute Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, and Republic of Vietnam awards to include the Cross or Gallantry with Silver Star. Bards Logic is the Grassroots, We the People Show

Workshop Wednesdays with Tony Gambone with his guest Elizabeth McCormick As seen on ABC News “20/20,” CBS News, MSNBC, on FOX News Radio, on the front page of the Dallas Morning News and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Elizabeth McCormick has empowered audiences all over America with her action-packed speaking. As a Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Elizabeth has Flown: Air Assault/Rappelling training missions VIPs like Generals, Governors and Congressmen and women Command & Control battlefield management operations Military intelligence missions (Don't Ask- Top Secret!) Elizabeth supported UN peacekeeping operations in Kosovo as the S-4 Logistics Officer in Charge at the Battalion level, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal for her excellence in service. A decorated pilot and officer, Elizabeth was awarded the Army Commendation Medal twice, Army Achievement Medal two times, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the coveted Army Aviator Badge. A disabled veteran, Elizabeth was medically retired  as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 after a career ending injury. She was honored with the Congressional Veteran Commendation for her commitment to duty and community. Elizabeth is a founding member of the John Maxwell Team of speakers, coaches and trainers, as well as an award-winning sales consultant teaching her nationally acclaimed sales training: “It's Not Stalking, It's Follow-Up”. With her empowering, energizing delivery, Elizabeth is a sought-after keynote speaker.. http://www.yourinspirationalspeaker.com/elizabeth-mccormick/

As seen on ABC News “20/20,” CBS News, MSNBC, on FOX News Radio, on the front page of the Dallas Morning News and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Elizabeth McCormick has empowered audiences all over America with her action-packed speaking.   Elizabeth supported UN peacekeeping operations in Kosovo as the S-4 Logistics Officer in Charge at the Battalion level, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal for her excellence in service. A decorated pilot and officer, Elizabeth was awarded the Army Commendation Medal twice, Army Achievement Medal two times, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the coveted Army Aviator Badge. With her empowering, energizing delivery, Elizabeth is a sought-after keynote speaker. She inspires audiences with her experiences and stories from her years as a Black Hawk Helicopter pilot and turns them into relatable lessons that any audience can put into immediate action. http://www.yourinspirationalspeaker.com/ www.christopherrausch.com   

Gone but we must'nt forget. According to the Center for Military Readiness, there have been 123 women soldiers who have lost their lives serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwaitt since September 11th. www.cmrlink.org   At least 40 of that number are known to be women of color. www.tributetoblackwomen.com Tune in as we interview family members of our fallen sisters. In this episode we will be featuring Staff Sgt. Carletta S. Davis.  Staff Sgt. Carletta S. Davis of Anchorage, Alaska was a flight medic and health specialist. Her deployment to Iraq with 1st BCT was her third tour. She had also deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Her awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. She is survived by her husband, three sons and mother. Carletta died in Tal Al-Dahab, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Humvee during combat operations at age 34.