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Send us a textThink active duty is the only path? Derrick Blake would like a word—preferably during his 3-day weekend. From almost joining the Marines to wrenching on A-10s and recruiting for the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Derrick walks us through how the Air National Guard let him stay home, stack checks, and still deploy to undisclosed sandbox locations. Oh, and did we mention you start getting paid before basic? Yeah. This one's going to ruffle some feathers—and we love it.We talk Guard myths vs. facts, how student flight is the low-key cheat code, and why most people have no damn clue what the Guard even is. If you're trying to join TACP or EOD through the Guard and haven't hit up Derrick yet, what are you even doing?

In this episode of Unstoppable Mindset we get to experience a story of a man who demonstrates what real unstopability is really all about. I hope you will be inspired and that you will learn some good life lessons from what you will hear. Our guest, Kijuan Amey grew up around Durham North Carolina. After completing high school, rather than going to college, circumstances brought him to an Airforce recruiter. He scored quite high on his tests which resulted in his recruiter showing him a list of jobs including working as an in-flight refueling expert. The job was demanding, and it requires significant intelligence. After pondering and speaking with the recruiter Kijuan signed up for the job and spent the next 6 and a half years refueling aircraft in flight.   In May of 2017 Kijuan was struck by a motorcycle and suffered a significant number of major injuries. Of course, his career as a refueling expert ended. He actually spent the next 3 and a half years healing and eventually deciding to move on with his life.   Kijuan describes himself as someone who always likes getting answers and moving forward. This he did as you will discover. You will hear the story of Kijuan Amey in detail. Today he teaches and he is a coach. He also wrote and published a book. What I haven't told you to this point is that one of the things that happened to Kijuan as a result of his injuries is that he lost his eyesight. As he will tell you, however, “I may have lost my sight, but I have not lost my vision”. Kijuan today is a keynote speaker talking to many audiences and helping people to discover how they can move forward with their lives no matter what befalls them.     About the Guest:   Kijuan Amey, the visionary behind Amey Motivation, hails from Durham, NC, where his journey of resilience and success began. After graduating from Southern High School, he dedicated a decade of his life to the US Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant as an In-flight Refueling Specialist. Medically retired, he transitioned into academia, earning a degree and founding Amey Motivation LLC. Formerly served as the vice president for the Carolina regional group of the Blinded Veterans Association, Kijuan is also a mentor and ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors program. Beyond his remarkable military career, Kijuan is a man of many talents, boasting over 25 years of drumming expertise, onstage acting, and now, an upcoming bestseller, “Don't Focus on Why Me.” However, life took an unexpected turn on May 5th, 2017, when a motorcycle accident claimed his eyesight. Yet, as Kijuan profoundly states, “I may have lost my sight, but I did not lose my vision.” Now armed with an inspiring story of overcoming adversity, Kijuan has become a motivational force, empowering others to reach their highest potential. Whether addressing a crowd of 1,500 or engaging in one-on-one sessions, Kijuan is well-equipped for any speaking engagement. He's not just a speaker; he's a catalyst for transformation, ready for the task ahead! Contact him at (919) 641-8150 | kijuan@ameymotivation.com | AmeyMotivation.com Ways to connect with Kijuan:   Website: ameymotivation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kijuan-amey-783889121?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/167F8mGMfR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kijuanamey?igsh=NmZtNHRqbW1meWNy&utm_source=qr      About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Hi, everyone. I am Michael hingson, and you are listening and or watching our podcast. Unstoppable mindset where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. And for those who may not really understand all of that, we start with inclusion, because if you talk to diversity people, they typically leave out any discussion of disabilities, and today, especially, that gets to be important, because our guest Kijuan, Amey, is blind, and I, of course, as many of you probably know also, am blind, and so we're going to talk about blind, and who knows what else we'll we'll get into all sorts of adventures. There's another thing that Kijuan and I have in common, and he doesn't even really probably know about it, and that is that in my book thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the triumph of trust at Ground Zero, there's a section called guide dog wisdom. And in the section of guide dog wisdom, number two, the main point of that one is, don't let your sight get in the way of your vision. And that was published in Thunder dog anyway, we'll talk about whatever comes along. But Kijuan, I want to welcome you to doing a stoppable mindset, and thanks for being here. We're glad to have you,   Kijuan Amey ** 02:42 Michael, I truly appreciate you allowing me to come on your platform and share my story.   Michael Hingson ** 02:47 Well, no allowance necessary. It is all all about people conversing and telling their stories and why they do what they do, and showing that they're unstoppable, so that we can show everybody else that they're unstoppable as well, or really ought to consider themselves more unstoppable than they think. But anyway, we're glad you're here, and looking forward to having a great conversation with you. Why don't we start by you going back and telling us kind of about the the early years of Kijuan, the early years of Yeah. Let's start with the beginning. You know, you know, like they, they always say you gotta start at the beginning somewhere. So might as well start at the beginning.   Kijuan Amey ** 03:29 Yeah. So back in the 90s, born in Durham, North Carolina, where I was, of course, raised there as well. I don't live too far from there. Now, honestly, I'm only maybe 2530 minutes from there, so I still consider myself right here in it.   Michael Hingson ** 03:48 And of course, having grown up in Durham, you must be a major basketball fan of some sort.   Kijuan Amey ** 03:55 What? Why would you say that there's no basketball around here? What   Michael Hingson ** 03:58 are you talking about? Yes, 25 miles away from you. Yeah, I am definitely a, a   Kijuan Amey ** 04:04 true Understander of the rivalry UNC versus Duke. Okay, oh gosh, and and then I might be from Durham, but I'm actually a UNC fan.   Michael Hingson ** 04:16 I was in Carolina once and Northern Carolina, North Carolina in Durham, several years ago to do a speech. And we came in on a Thursday night, and I got to the hotel was pretty tired, but I thought I would unpack and watch TV. And at the time, there was a show on CBS called without a trace. I kind of like the show, so I turned it on, and at eight o'clock, when without a trace was supposed to come on, there was suddenly an announcement that says that without a trace will not be seen tonight, because we're going to be presenting live the basketball game between North Carolina State and University of. North Carolina to see which one is going to go to the chip college championships. And so if you want to watch without a trace, you can watch it Sunday morning at two in the morning. I wasn't going to do that, but anyway. But anyway. So yeah, the basketball. It runneth hot there, obviously,   Kijuan Amey ** 05:22 yeah, so it's pretty interesting. There is a meme for those who understands what that is, but it's a depiction. There's North Carolina State, Duke and UNC, all standing on top of a mountain, all of the mascots, and North Carolina State says, I'm going to do this one for my team, and they jump off the mountain. And then UNC says, and I'm going to do this one for my team, and then they kick Duke off the mountain.   Michael Hingson ** 05:59 Listen, I'm telling you, man, it is serious around I know it is really serious. It's so serious. So, yeah,   Kijuan Amey ** 06:05 no, I grew up in a UNC household, um, grandmother, mother, I mean, dad, hey, listen, if you they even worked at Duke and still were UNC fans. It's just the way it was, you know, and it's hard to when you grew up in it was hard to go against, you know, Unc, when they have such a amazing teams with Michael Jordan, Antoine Jameson, all these guys that came through there, you just like, gosh, these guys were really great. And so it's just one of those things. But, you know, kind of growing up with that lifestyle, you had the two games during the season, and you you hope they met in the in the in the ACC tournament, right? Because you wanted to see if there could be a clean sweep, well. And so this past year, Duke got to sleep. They rightfully, rightfully so, because their star player is going to be drafted number one this year. So they rightfully got it   Michael Hingson ** 07:12 another year. I was in brether County, Kentucky to do a speech, and it was the day of the NCAA championship. So one of the two teams was the what Wildcats of Kentucky, and I forget who the other one was, but I was to do a speech that started at 6pm and I was told it was at a high school. And I was told this speech has to end absolutely latest, at 6:30pm because by 631 the gym will be completely closed and and everyone will be gone because everyone wants to go home and see the Wildcats. Well, I did the speech. I ended it at 630 and everyone was gone. By 631 they were flooding out. Boy, I couldn't believe how fast they all got out. I'm   Kijuan Amey ** 08:09 telling you. Man, those, what we call them is blue, blue bloods, yeah, and these are the big, the biggest, you know, college teams that that impact that sport. So for basketball, of course, you got your UNC, your Duke, your Kentucky, your Kansas, those types of teams, you know. And football we already know is kind of shifting a little bit, but hey, it's just the way it is with all this nio money now. So yeah, and that's kind of what's going on nowadays. You got to have some money. And the difference between UNC and Duke, one's a private school and one's public. There you go. Well, so tell us. So tell us more about you. Yes. So me, besides me being a Tar Heel fan, I personally, you know, went after high school, graduated from Southern High School here in Durham, and then went on to the United States Air Force. I actually was going to consider going to North Carolina State, but it was not to become a fan. It was because they had one of the better engineering programs in the state, and better than UNC, huh? UNC doesn't really offer engineering. They offer computer science. And I didn't want that. And the computer science is kind of boring to me, yeah? And I mean, I'm just being honest, yeah, that's okay. And so I wanted to do either software or computer engineering, and the two best schools in the state were North Carolina State University and North Carolina agriculture and Technical State University, which we shortened for North Carolina A and T. So those two schools are the best here in North Carolina, which actually get a lot of great funding for engineering. Yeah, by the way. So yeah, that was what I was planning on doing, but there were admission hiccups. And so I said, you guys can have your admission hiccups. I already can't afford you. Anyway, I'm gonna take a different route. And so I have a really heavy or, shall I say my family has a really heavy background in the military, and mostly navy. Jeez, maybe seven, I think maybe six or seven Navy members, and then one army, one Marine, one went from the Navy to the Coast Guard. And then you have me, who kicked off the Air Force journey, and then my youngest brother is now carrying that torch, so he's out there in Italy. Man, I'm a little jealous about it. It's okay. I never got to see Italy. It's all right. It's all right. But anyway, I went into the Air Force and became an in flight refueling specialist. So what does that mean? Exactly, yeah, yeah. That's what I was getting into. I can't just say it without not telling so what that means is, I do refill aircraft, but I do it in the sky. It's basically like airplanes pulling up to a flying gas station,   Michael Hingson ** 11:28 which can be very tricky, tricky.   Kijuan Amey ** 11:30 That's a That's an understatement of the year. It's dangerous the first so when I was going through school, the first warning that they had in the book says flying two planes in close proximity is inherently dangerous. You think there's no way that's possible. No couldn't be Who are they telling this to? Like, man, it's almost like a five year or five year old needed to read that or something. So I'm just like, okay, the way to scare me. Appreciate it. And anywho I did that job for on paper, 10 years, three months and 17 days. That's how long the military counted. I Yeah, say, six and a half   Michael Hingson ** 12:22 years now. Why did you decide to do that, to go into the military? No to to become an in flight? Oh,   Kijuan Amey ** 12:31 that's because, well, first, yeah, yeah, you're right. That's a good question, because I had no clue that even existed. Didn't even know until my recruiter showed me, because I scored so high on the ASVAB, he said, I gotta show you something. And I was like, Okay, what is it? And so, you know, when you're going into the military, you're kind of skeptical about them trying to sell you a dream. And you know, so I'm like, and again, I have plenty of military families, so they're all telling me about this. They're like, don't let them sell you no dream. Make sure you pick a job before you go to basic training, because you don't want to go in open general and all this stuff. I said, okay, cool. Well, when he shows me that video, I start giggling. I said, Okay, all right. And he's like, what? I'm like, yeah, that's pretty cool. But what's the actual job you're going to show me? And he's like, this is the job as it that looks like a video game, man. He's like, he was like, I know it's crazy, but you qualify for it   Michael Hingson ** 13:40 now. What, what, what characteristic did you have, or what was the scoring on the test that made you qualify for that?   Kijuan Amey ** 13:49 I don't know what the exact cutoff is, but I score an 87 on my ASVAB out of 100 so that's that's high. Um, you needed a 50 to get into the Air Force. And I scored the 87 and he was so happy and elated. He called me as soon as he got my score. Not like, waited a day or two, no, he called me as soon as he saw the opening of the email. And he was like, When can you come in? That's all he said to me. He didn't say nothing else on the phone. And I was like, um, I could be there tomorrow. He was like, I'll be here. I said, okay, but anyway, that's literally how excited he was. He didn't even tell me why until I got there, so I had no clue, until the day I arrived in his office, and he was, he pulled out this stack of papers that he had stapled together, which was a was jobs, listing of jobs. And it was like eight pages, front and back, listings. And I'm like, Okay, what is this? And then I get close to it, I read. And I'm like, Oh, these are jobs. He's like, Yeah. He's like, go ahead. You flip through him, if you like. And I'm flipping through he's already started highlighting some and I knew there was something I wasn't gonna do. I mean, there was one of them that wasn't highlighted that I thought I wanted to do, which I'm glad I didn't, because I told it basically been me working on, like, Humvees and trucks and stuff. And he was like, You are way too smart for that. I said, okay, but that's what I know. That's what I just came out of high school doing, you know, because I went to a high school that had vocational trades and stuff. So I loved cars, I still do, and worked on mine until, literally, I couldn't see anymore, and so, you know, slowly becoming a lost trait. But hey, somebody's got to do it anyway. Yeah, that's how I got into that job. He showed it to me on a computer screen, and I was like, What the heck he's like, I've never, I said I'd never seen this before. He's like, you're not gonna see it as a civilian, because only the military does.   Michael Hingson ** 16:09 So why is it the military essentially said you did it six and a half years and you said you did it as 10.   Kijuan Amey ** 16:14 No, opposite. I said I did it six and a half. Oh, okay, rather, okay, 10, right? Because that was the day they retired me, the six and a half is the day I had my injury, and I never showed back up to work. Basically, what was your injury? My injury was a motorcycle accident where a car pulled out in front of okay, yeah, yeah. Sustained my eyes, my eyesight loss, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, spinal cord injury, broken, both legs, everything. What do you want to know? The only thing that didn't get, I guess you say, didn't have a surgery on was my arms   Michael Hingson ** 16:55 got it, but they, but they kept you in essentially, well, you were, you were in the military, so you stayed in while you were healing, or what?   Kijuan Amey ** 17:06 Yeah, so it, what happened was the reason it took so long, nobody really knew what to do with me and I, and I'll get you to why, or an understanding of why. So I did four years active, but now, at the time of my accident, I'm a reservist. I'm not active duty anymore. So fortunately for me, I was on an active duty, or in an active status, is what we call it, in the reserves, because I was in a travel status that day of my accident because I had to work that weekend, and on the day, which was May 5, 2017 that was my travel day. Okay, thankfully, because had it been may 4, 2017 I wouldn't have any of this, literally just one day. Wow. And so they were trying to figure out how to process me. They didn't know what to keep me, to let me go, to drop me off a cliff, like they didn't know what to do. And so as we were trying to file every piece of paper known to the what do you call it? DOD, Department of Defense. We had no clue what to do. Medical didn't know what to do. My leadership didn't know what to do. I definitely didn't know what to do. I mean, I never dealt with an injury, you know, or seen anybody deal with an injury, especially as substantial as mine. Yeah, of course, you were in the hospital. Well, even after getting out of hospital, you know, we were still dealing with this the whole entire time until I got retired, you know, up until the point where they eventually put me, it's kind of like they were trying to out process me with an honorable discharge, but they saw that he has an injury, so we need to get him some, you know, stuff done, and then he put me on a casualty report, and which means, you know, I was very badly injured. That's basically all that means. And that put me on a another piece of or or track, shall I say, which got me connected to a headquarters in Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, which is the Air Force Wounded Warriors Program. Now, when they saw my name pop up on the casualty report, they called me, and I'll never forget Connie Sanchez's voice, because I was like, What the heck is this? But she said, Hi, I'm Connie Sanchez calling from the Air Force winter Warriors Program, and I was trying to reach a key one Amy. And I'm like, You're who from where, because I had never heard of a program. Mm, hmm. So are you trying to in today's society, the scams that go on, you know? Yeah, I don't know what's going on. Who you? Who are you from? Where I'm I've been been in the Air Force for a while now. I've never heard of an Air Force. When the Warriors program, what are we talking about here, you know? And so she's doing her best to explain it to me and keep me from from being skeptical, as she says, I saw you pop up on a casualty report list, and we help airmen who have been wounded, ill or injured, you know, and and I said, Okay, well, what do you what are we we talking about? Like, what are mean you supposed to be talking about? She's like, Oh, I'm gonna help you get medically retired. I say, you gonna help me who? These are the words I've been looking for. You know, you gonna help me do what? Oh, I'm gonna help you get medically retired. I said, Where have you been for the last three years? And so anyway, that's how that whole thing got started. The ball started getting rolled to get   Michael Hingson ** 21:14 rolling so you were injured in 2017 Yeah. What was your attitude like after the injury? How? How did you move forward, or what? What were you thinking? Was it? Were you? Were you just totally devastated? Did you think you're going to just off yourself, or what?   Kijuan Amey ** 21:38 Well, let me preface by saying this, I told you I had a traumatic brain injury. The damage to my brain is most severe in the frontal lobe. The frontal lobe houses a lot of emotions, and so yes, there was devastation, yes, there was sadness. Yes, there was, well, what am I going to do now? Yes, there was anxiety, there was anything you can think of anger because of the guy who hit me or pulled out in front of me. Shall I say? You know, there was so much that was going on at one time, because, you know, I'm stuck in the hospital for, oh, by the way, I was at UNC hospital. Okay, so that's pretty cool. Uh, that I'm a Tar Heel Fanning and I got, you know, Life Flight of the UNC hospital. But back to what I was saying, there's so much that was going on that one time, because I'm stuck at a hospital for two months now, granted, the first month I know nothing about. I was in a medically induced coma for the first month, so from May 5 until June the sixth. Don't ask me any question. You know what? I mean, I literally know nothing, because that's when I came to I came out of my medically induced coma, and so I'm just trying to figure out where I am. I cannot see already, like my vision was already gone. This is not a gradual loss, as some might think or might be wondering. I could not talk at the time because my jaw had been broken, so they wired it shut to keep me from damaging it any further then I didn't realize it yet, but I also could not smell, and the reason I didn't realize it is because I could breathe just fine. The only time I noticed I couldn't smell is when some is when somebody said, Man, you smell that? It smelled good? No, no, I don't know. I don't know what you're talking about. What What smells good, you know? Or if I you know, yeah, something smell bad. I don't smell it. What are you talking about? And so anywho, um, all of these different things are going through my mind, and even after I was told what happened to me, because I, of course, don't remember. I have no recollection of the accident. So after they told me what happened now, I am sitting there with these thoughts in my head for basically, I don't know, 12 hours because I stopped talking or communicating with anyone after that, and I just wanted to be alone. Because, as the saying goes, I just got hit with a ton of bricks. Yeah, you know, so I'm literally going through all the emotions, the sadness, the net, the potential, thought of never being able to see again, never being able to fly again, refill again, see my, my girlfriend, see my, my nieces, nephews, a family, uncle, anything possible. My, I don't even have kids. I never get to see them, you know. So it's. It was one of those things. And I, I mean, I took a lot of pride in the things that I saw, because it was things that a lot of people would never see. And this is also why, you know, on some of my social media, when I did do air refuelings and things of that nature, or or went to really nice locations, or even some that weren't so nice. I would take pictures and post it, because some people will never get to see this. Yeah, so I want you to live vicariously if you want to say it through me, they're like, man, that's cool. That video, that was awesome. You you did the other day. Hey, I appreciate it, man. Hey, it's my job, you know? It's just what it is. It's all part of the   Michael Hingson ** 25:49 game, you know. And all that was taken away   Kijuan Amey ** 25:53 Exactly. And so when I tell you I used to have and I wouldn't even be sleep, I would be daydreaming, and could see so vividly, like airplanes that I used to refuel, like the F 22 Raptor, the C 17, you know, it's it's things like that. The views I used to have looking down at the ocean from 20,000 feet in the air, looking down at the coastline, flying over the North Carolina and Virginia border, where you can see literally go from land to water to land, because there is a tunnel that goes underneath the water for ships to pass over, I could literally see that stuff from the air and to now go from not seeing that ever again, the thoughts that you sit with were just like beating me up alive. And so I finally had to come out of crazy mode, because that's what it makes you do. It makes you go crazy when you do think about all these thoughts. I had to come out of that mode, because if I didn't, I probably would have really went crazy. And I finally started asking all the questions to get answers, instead of trying to formulate my own questions that I had no answers to. And so that is what you know, got me the information and how the accident happened, where I was, where I was coming from. I do remember the day that I had before that, like not not may 4, but like what I was doing before I had the accident. I do remember all of that, but the thing is, when it came up to the accident, I don't know nothing about it, it's like it completely erased that entire moment. And that's a protective mode that your neurological system does for your brain. So it's so, it's so. It's so empowering that your your mind, can do something like that. But it's also a benefit, because I would never, I do not want to relive that dream or that nightmare, shall I say, over and over. Right?   Michael Hingson ** 28:22 But you made the choice to move on, to get out of the crazy mode. What? What caused you to do that? Just you decided enough was enough, and it's time to move on, or what?   Kijuan Amey ** 28:39 No, I'm a man of answers. I need answers so. So when I think the military kind of did that to me too, but I've always been that guy who asked questions to you, even when I was younger, I was at, man, will you just sit down and we'll get to it, you know? So the military made it worse, because I became an instructor, and as an instructor, you tend to ask questions, so you can see what the person is thinking, how they're thinking, you know, making sure they're processing the information correctly. And so I am now doing that to everybody. I've put my instructor hat back on, and I'm going to asking questions that I need to know the answers   Michael Hingson ** 29:21 to so, how long after the accident, did you start doing this?   Kijuan Amey ** 29:25 Oh, no, this was a Maybe the day after I woke up from my medically induced coma. Okay, so, so the day I was informed of the accident, which was June the sixth, when I woke up out of my medically induced coma because I hate the panic button, basically not being a receipt or talk, you know what I mean? So, so I needed to figure something out, and that's when I asked the question, Well, what happened to me? Or what is the question I asked was, What? What is this motorcycle accident dream you guys are talking about? Because somebody, it was just people in my room talking, right? And they were like, Oh no, that's not a dream. That's what happened to you. And that was when I went into that shutdown period. And how long were you in that period? That was, that was the like, 12 to 16 hours or so that I didn't talk okay? And so the next day, June the seventh, is when I was like, hey, hey, I need to find something now. And that's what happened to me. What really happened?   Michael Hingson ** 30:30 So when that occurred? So now, on the seventh of June, did you just basically decide fairly quickly you got to move beyond from this, or did? Was it devastating for a while?   Kijuan Amey ** 30:44 Yeah, no, that's when the devastation and stuff really kicked in, because it made me say, What the heck, man, like, you know, somebody did this to me, you know, and I can't get back, none of that stuff. Yeah, that was taken away from me. I have all these different parts inside of me. I got metal plates in my head, screw rods and screws in my back, rods in both legs, a screw in my foot, like I even have two different sized feet now.   Michael Hingson ** 31:16 So how long was it before you started to decide you gotta go off and do something else with your life, and you're not gonna just let all of this rule you   Kijuan Amey ** 31:28 let's see when, when did that kind of transfer that it took me a little while, because I had to get acclimated to the new right life, you know, at first. So I think that would be around maybe I know I went on my first plane ride as a visually impaired person in 2018 So December of 2018 I went to my first blind rehab center. Where was that? In Tucson, Arizona. Okay, okay. The one for the V The VA has a couple of them. I can't remember how many it is, but that was the one I went to, because that was the first one to accept. I didn't want to go to the one that was closest to me. I've been to Georgia. It's okay. I wanted to go somewhere I haven't been, you know what I mean? And not no no shot at Georgia. I just wanted to go somewhere different, you know, yeah, and so that's what I did. And at first I wanted to go to Mississippi, but they took way too long to respond. And so anywho, I'm trying to get this done today, not next year, you know. And so I went there from December of 2018 until February of 2019 okay, I'm a pretty fast learner, and everything, when you go to those to the VA blind rehab centers, is at your own pace. You're fully embedded like you know, you're there the whole time. You got a room, you got everything, so they fully submerge you into this program, and you leave when you're ready. And so it only took me, and it wasn't even a full two months, is but, but I say two months because December to February, but anyway, I learned what I needed to learn, and I got out of there. I even learned stuff that I didn't know I wanted to learn, like copper tooling, wood working, you know, what's the other one? What's the leather? What's when you do leather? Yeah, but yeah, I I've even done stuff with leather, and that's so cool. It's pretty cool to do that stuff, but, yeah, I did all of that stuff, man. It's amazing. And, you know, come back home to show everybody what I learned, and they're like, Wow, you're like, a whole nother person. I said, Well, you know, I did pick up few things. And so once I got that under my belt, you know, the ability to know how to navigate, I still was not, like, really stable, because I hadn't. I hadn't, I didn't start lifting weights, or, you know, doing any like physical training, training, like legitimate training, until right before the pandemic, I was going to the YMCA and swimming, because, as we know, swimming is a full body workout, and so I was hitting the lap pool with a recreational therapist. And so what, man, that was the worst when that pandemic hit in March of 2020, yeah, because, trust me, I'll never forget it. That was when everything was looking up for me. I was like, Oh, this is so amazing. I'm I'm getting stronger, you know? I'm able to move a little bit better, get more confident in my life. And then, bam, shut everything down. I said, What? We can't go out. Wait. Everything's closed. Oh, okay, it'll only be two weeks. Oh, okay, that's okay. I could wait for two weeks. That's not that bad, yeah, but it'll be another month. Well, you said three months, six months, okay, I don't like this. So yeah, that's when everything started to come down. But then it went back up in 2021   Michael Hingson ** 35:25 Yeah, later in 2021 it started to lift   Kijuan Amey ** 35:28 Well, I mean, for me, for me in 2021 it was when I started actually working out by actually lifting weights again.   Michael Hingson ** 35:38 Now, were you still in the military? Swimming? Were you still in the military at this time I   Kijuan Amey ** 35:43 retired? Or was literally, uh, like, officially, medically retired, June 3, 2021, but again, I had not been to work since May. No, I understand 17, you know. So there's nothing that I'm doing at work. And when I did go down there, it was just kind of the just kind of a visit and hang out with those guys for the day.   Michael Hingson ** 36:07 You mean, they wouldn't give you a long cane and let you go ahead and continue to refuel aircraft, because you could just find the the appropriate place with the cane. They   Kijuan Amey ** 36:15 they would have had to switch it to the left hand, because I'm left handed, and they and they make you do that with the right hand, that refueling side, I'm way better with my left hand. Well, but hey, I would have gave it a shot, but, but   Michael Hingson ** 36:29 you don't move, yeah, but you, but you, but you had to make along the way the decision that you were going to move forward, which is what it sounds like you, you were doing. And certainly by June of 2021, when you retired and and so on, you made the decision that you were going to do your best to continue to to advance and do something else with your world. Oh   Kijuan Amey ** 37:00 yeah, yeah, no. I mean, the pandemic actually was a part of good and bad. I mean, yes, it made me upset because they kept pushing the timeline and stuff back. But October of 2020, that's when I started writing my book. So that was in the pandemic. I started writing my book. You know, I learned how to use a computer again in September. And then once I got that down pack, hey, I'm going to the next thing. What's the title of the book? Don't focus on why me. From motorcycle accident to miracle. Got it Okay, so that's the name of it. Yeah, that's the name of it. And, excuse me, like I said, I wrote the book, or started writing the book October 2020, but I wanted to publish it in May of 2021, because of the accident. You know, the accident was in May. I wanted to publish the book in May. Well, it didn't quite happen like that, because timelines get pushed back, because you got to get an editor, you got to get a book formatter, you got to get it covered. Oh, it was taking a long time. And so anywho, it got published in June of 2021, which is my entire retirement month. So I was okay with it. I retired and I published a book, a self published, by the way, a book in June of 2021, which is a big month for me, so I celebrate both good   Michael Hingson ** 38:32 so you did that, yep. And were you? So you got retired in June. And when, what did you decide to do? Or when did you decide to find work?   Kijuan Amey ** 38:47 Well, I don't, I don't really consider what I do work, and I'll tell you why, so as we will from what you're about to find out, I am the proud founder, and I call myself a chief motivational officer, not a CEO of Amey motivation. Now Amey motivation, I do keynote speaking motivationally based most of the time, and then I also am a trusted mentor and a resilience coach. So I don't feel like I'm working. I feel like I'm actually doing a service and giving back, right? I'm sorry, go ahead. No, I agree with you when I'm when I when I said a job, I kind of put it in air quotes, but anyway, I got you, but yeah, no, that's how I feel in my, you know, giving back. Because I almost feel like this is a type of ministry, a type of healing, a type of journey that not only benefits me, but benefits others. And it doesn't even feel like I'm working when I do this stuff. It just feels like I'm having a conversation. It feels like I'm building. It feels like I'm helping others, you know. And I. I couldn't even dare say that I feel like I'm working, and it's not even because I'm making good money. It's not because people are paying me, it's not because I travel to do this. It's because I really just don't feel like this is work, sure. Now, when I was in the military, that was work, you know, that felt like work. But this really does not. It's enjoyable, you know, and that's the beauty of it. And I love what I do.   Michael Hingson ** 40:34 But when did you decide to start motivating people?   Kijuan Amey ** 40:38 Well, that started back before the pandemic, too. And my first speech, like official, big speech, shall I say, anyway, was May of 2019, that's when I came out and told everybody, you know, kind of what, what happened to me, my story. Because, you know, everybody was hearing what happened to me on Facebook. I can't stand when I see a post of something bad happening to somebody on social media. Let me tell my story. And so that's what I did. And the title of that, that, uh, that speaking engagement, was, why not me? And everybody, I'm sure, was like, Wait, what the heck? Why is it called that? And I said, you're gonna have to come in to find out. You know, so anywho I told my story, and I do have a snippet of it on my website, Amy motivation.com   Michael Hingson ** 41:33 and Amy is spelled, a, yeah,   Kijuan Amey ** 41:36 A, M, E, y, right. So, you know, I did tell my story about just being the vulnerable side of what happened to me, how I feel, how I got through it, what I went through, what I was dealing with, you know, and man, when I tell you it was, you could literally hear a pin drop, and we were on carpet. Okay, so it was so quiet in there. Everybody was very attentive. It was a packed house, to say the least. There was not one empty seat, except for behind me, because, no, I didn't want anybody behind me. I wanted everybody to be out front. And so that was the only spot where there was an empty seat. I had people on the right side of me, people on the left side of me, people in front of me, everywhere. And so anywho you know, it was just an amazing speech and an amazing time, because a lot of people there, I knew some people I didn't, but a lot of people there I knew. And after they heard it and came up and talked to me after the speech, they were like, Man, I didn't even know you were going through that. I didn't even know this happened to you. I didn't even know that happened. I said, that's why I had to tell it, because what y'all are hearing on Facebook is partially true, and it's part of the story. It's not the whole story. Let me tell the whole story. So yeah, that's where all that started. I also did before that speech. I also did a couple of talks at high school, local high schools in Durham too. So my high school, Southern high school, my alma mater, another local high school called Jordan High School. So yeah, you know, just different things like that,   Michael Hingson ** 43:31 but you still ultimately were the one that you made the choice to do it. You made the choice to move on, which is so cool, because I can think of any number of people who, if they had the same sorts of things happen to them that happened to you, would give up, and you clearly did not,   Kijuan Amey ** 43:50 absolutely not. I think the hardest part for me is I can't sit down. Yeah, so, so me giving up is basically like me sitting down so and I can't do that. I'm like a person like the Energizer Bunny. As soon as you put a battery anywhere near me, I'm gone   Michael Hingson ** 44:09 well, and it's so much more rewarding to do that, I know for me after the World Trade Center attacks and so on, and we started getting calls asking me to come and talk about September 11 and what people should learn. My wife and I decided that selling life and philosophy was a whole lot more fun and rewarding, which is really probably the biggest issue, rewarding psychologically, was much more rewarding than selling computer hardware and managing a computer hardware sales team, which is what I did. So, yeah, it became also a a path and something that was worth doing. And I agree it, it is. It isn't work, right? Not. Not in the same way, but that is also in part because we've chosen to structure it and make it work that way, that it's not work.   Kijuan Amey ** 45:09 Yeah, yeah. You know what is. By the way, I love your story. I did hear it on another podcast that I listened to, who that I was interviewed by. And so the the so the day of the World Trade Center and the attacks, the plane that I used to fly on the KC 135 was actually the first plane to come check it out. That was the actually the first plane to come report what had happened, because it was one already airborne, nearby, and then when they look, they loop back around, and they were like, wait, the second one's on fire. Yeah. When did that happen? Like it was basically just like that. There was a   Michael Hingson ** 45:52 Air Canada flight. We met, well, I didn't. My wife did. Met the pilot. We were out in San Francisco, and I was doing a presentation, and she told me about it after the speech, but she said she was coming down on the elevator, and there was a pilot from Air Canada, and they got to talking, and she explained why she was there and what what we were doing. And he said that his plane was the first passenger plane over the world trade center after things happened. And as she said, the FBI must be, have become one of your favorite friends, right, or one of your best friends? And he said, Yeah, they sure did. But   Kijuan Amey ** 46:38 I don't want to get that knock,   Michael Hingson ** 46:40 but it's but it is a choice, and yeah, for for us, the other part about it was that the media got the story, and I feel so blessed, ironically, given how everybody likes to abuse reporters in the Media, but I got so many requests for interviews, and clearly it made sense to do what we could to try to educate and help people move on from September 11, so we accepted the interview requests. And for me personally, what I really learned is something, well, I kind of rediscovered and it got reaffirmed, was that, in reality, talking about something that happens to you like that is the most important thing, because talking about it gives you the opportunity to think about it and move on. And I got asked so many different questions by reporters, some intelligent, some not some in the middle. But the bottom line is that by talking to literally hundreds and hundreds of reporters, that made me talk about it, which was a very good blessing by the time all was said and done,   Kijuan Amey ** 47:54 right, right, instead of internalizing, yeah, no, listen, I also have to say, I'm glad you were in some shape, because what it was 78 floors, yeah, golly, hey, I don't want to hear you say 10, you know. But 78 floors,   Michael Hingson ** 48:15 it was going down. So that's pretty good. As I tell people, I do understand, but as I tell people, the next week, for the next week I was starting, actually the next day, I was stiff as a board. The adrenaline ran out. And, oh, it's horrible. And, yeah, you know, my wife was in a wheelchair her whole life, and we were in a two story house we built so there was an elevator. And I swear, for the next week after September 11, I use that elevator a whole lot more than she did.   Kijuan Amey ** 48:43 Ah, that's funny,   Michael Hingson ** 48:46 but, but, you know, it was just kind of the way it was. But it is a choice, yes, and the bottom line is that we we move on you. You certainly had lots of things happen to you. You lost a lot of things. Did you ever get your sense of smell back? Or is it still gone?   Kijuan Amey ** 49:01 No, no. It was damaged during the reconstructive surgery on my face where they had to input the two plates. Yeah. Okay, yeah. So that's where that came from. So now it happened, shall I say? So   Michael Hingson ** 49:13 now getting back to something that we talked about at the very beginning, as you point out, you lost your site, but you didn't lose your vision. So tell me more about that, what that means to you, and why you say that. Because, as I said, that's something that that I've thought and talked about a lot. And of course, when thunder dog was written, we put that into thunder dog. And by the way, if you don't know it, Thunder dog and and all three of my books actually are on on Bard, so you can download them, or you can help a poor, starving author and go buy them, but, but, you know,   Kijuan Amey ** 49:50 come on, I think you will off. Mr. Steve Harvey, No, I'm joking. But anywho. So, as I mentioned before. Four, you know, when I was talking about my business, I don't necessarily feel like I'm working. I feel like I'm helping and and what I mean, the reason I even preface that is because when I say I may have lost my sight, but I didn't lose my vision. Sight, to me, is the physical, the vision is the mental. And so my mental was helping others, and it's always been that way, whether it was me playing sports, I had to help in some way, because I played team sports. Now, did I play any individual? No, I played all team sports. I did bowling, I did football, the basketball and ran track. All of those are team sports. And so you can roll in singles, but at the same sense, some point you're going to be doing either doubles or three or four person teams. So most of the time I was doing teams and doubles. But anyway, I was always doing some kind of helping. I grew up with siblings. I had to help somebody. I, you know, I grew up with without much, so we had to help each other. Hey, you don't know how to cook. Let me show you. You don't know how to fix this in the microwave. Let me show you, you know. And so, um, when I got to the military, I had to help, you know, when I was became an instructor, I was helping teach the people who are coming in new and all these different times I'm helping people. And now I get to a point where, not only I have to help myself get back to where I can have some kind of normalcy of life, but what really is a normal life? You know what I mean? Yeah, I had to help others understand that if I can make it through this, you can make it through what you're dealing with as well, and be there to help you.   Michael Hingson ** 51:57 How about going the other way? Though you needed help too, yeah, yeah. And were you advanced enough in your thinking at the time that you were perfectly willing to accept help as well?   Kijuan Amey ** 52:12 Uh, no, I had my moments. Um, there. There's a chapter in my book I called, uh, it's called the depression set in, and that was when I was at one of my lower points, because not too long after depression, where the suicidal thoughts, the suicidal thoughts, luckily, didn't take me out and I never attempted, because I was able to think my way. I'm a very critical thinker, Problem Solver kind of guy, so I was able to think my way out of even having those thoughts again. And I said, Hey, man, this is not you. I don't know what it is, but it's not you. And so instead of me continuing to have those thoughts, I started asking people questions, what can I do? Because this is not like, it's not working, whatever life is not working for me, right? You know, and I'm a faith believer. So my grandmother, I was living with her at the time, and the first she's a faith believer as well. And the first thing she says is, you know, just pray. You know, just pray about it. I said, Grandma, we pray every day. Hear me clearly. I didn't say, some days we pray every day this obviously, and I'm not saying it's not working, but it needs something more. And so she was, well, I don't know what to tell you. And then eventually she goes in her room and thinks about it for a minute, and she said, Why don't you call your uncle? And I said, You know what? It's not a bad idea. And he, by the way, he's a senior pastor at his church, and so I said, that's not a bad idea. I didn't think to call my pastor because I didn't want to bother him. It's kind of one of those things you just felt like, I don't want him to think about that. I've had it on his mind, you know, stuff like that. And so I called my uncle, and I was telling telling him how I was feeling, and all I heard him say was, hold on key, I'm on the way. It was like eight o'clock at night, so for him to be like, Hey, I'm HOLD ON key, I'm on the way. That's what they call me Ki, my family. Some of them call me kiwi, but some call me Ki. But anyway, just as long as they don't call me late for dinner. And so I was like, Wait, he he's coming over here, you know? So I said, Okay. And I hung up the phone, and my grandma's like, Well, what did he say? I said, he said he's on the way. She's like, he went. I said, Exactly. That's what I said. And so she said, Oh Lord, well, let me put on some clothes. I said, let you put on some clothes. I need to put on some clothes. And. Yeah, and so anyway, we both get dressed somewhat. I wasn't, like, fully dressed. I just put on, like, some, you know, some basketball shorts, a shirt, yeah, you know, stuff like that. Because I'm thinking, we're just going to hang out at the house. He's going to talk to me. He's like, Hey, man, you want to throw on some pants and, you know, go out and put on some shoes. I said, Where we going? It's like, for a ride. I said, Okay, uh, yeah, uh, grandma, and she came back in there, she's like, Yeah, he's like, we're gonna go for a ride. Um, can you get my sweatpants from over this here? Because I knew where everything was in the room, and you know how it is, we know where everything is, where we put stuff. We know exactly where it is, right? And so I knew everything was get my sweat pants from this drawer and get my shirt from that drawer. And I said, No, it's the second drawer, not the third and stuff. So we I get dressed, we go for a ride, and he's talking. No, no, I'm talking first. He let me talk. He said, So key, tell me what's up. I said, I ran through the gambit of what I was going down with me, how I had the depressed thoughts, how I had some suicidal thoughts, but I had to bring myself back out of this, and I just could not figure out why this was coming over me like that. And he was like, Uh huh. And then, you know, I just stopped talking for a while. He said, You know what key I said, What's that? He said, I'm surprised it took you this long. I was like, What do you mean? He was like, Dude, I thought this would have happened to you a long time ago? He said, I've been waiting on this. And I said, that's crazy. Like I'm sitting there thinking, man, what the heck? You know? I'm thinking. People ain't thinking about me. Nobody's like, really, can't they see me smiling, laughing, giggling and all that stuff. So they're probably not even thinking about it, you know. But he was actually prepared. He's prepared for what I call the breakdown. And he said, Keith, I think the best thing you can do, and this is when we pulled over somewhere and start talking. He said, The best thing I think you can do with this situation is you're going to have to embrace and confront the issue. And I said, Can you explain that a little bit more? He's like, Yeah, yeah. He said, what it is, I think, is your the hope that we all have is for you to regain your eyesight. But the real realization is you don't have it right now. So I need you to live like you don't have it and hope that one day you'll get it. So don't keep dwelling on the hope part. Just live like you don't have it, and that way you'll keep moving forward versus thinking you're going to get it, because these thoughts are taking you down. Every day you wake up, every time you wake up from a nap, you think you're gonna open your eyes and see something that's gonna keep bringing you further and further down. I need you to embrace this thing and don't live in the denial phase of it happening. And that was when I started to come out like that was when I really started to gain some strength and a stronger mindset. Very wise words, oh, yeah, no, these are all he is, trust me, I'm just regurgitating them. I'm sorry. Oh, I said, yeah, these were definitely his words. I'm just regurgitating,   Michael Hingson ** 58:46 yeah, well, but, but certainly some, some good wisdom there. But you also then chose to follow, which is great, and probably whether he's surprised it took so long. It sounds like it all happened at the right time, because you are also willing to listen, which is great. So you you moved forward. When did you form your company?   Kijuan Amey ** 59:12 I mean, on paper, it was like two years ago, okay, um, but like I said, officially, I started speaking in 2019 right? I understand that, yeah. But so I always count 2019 because I really believe as soon as you start doing something, you're doing it, right, yeah, you understand and and the legality side of it, hey, you can have that. I don't care. But yeah. So that's how I view it.   Michael Hingson ** 59:44 So how did 10 years, if you will, even though some of it was less active, but how did 10 years in the military help prepare you for public speaking and what you're doing today?   Kijuan Amey ** 59:56 Oh, wow. I mean, well, first off, like I told you, the resilience coaching. Mm. Um, that's part of it, and that's all they used to talk about in the military, being resilient. We used to have, like, a training, I think it was every year, is it every year or twice a year, or something like that, but we used to have training on that stuff. Um, speaking, I I never really wanted to be a public speaker. I'll be honest. Um, I do have to stay that, say, say that, because I was not one who wanted to be in the spotlight. But if the spotlight found me, I'm okay with it. You know that that's that's what I was okay with. If it found me, that's fine, but I'm not trying to take over it. Don't put it on me, shine that light somewhere else and so, but what happened with that? Okay, yes, I took, I was in college for a while, and I did take a public speaking class with the instructor. Upgrade. You have to do public speaking, because you have to give presentations going through the pre training and the actual training, the certification training. So those were different. And also the the group sizes were different. Size you might be talking to one person you might be talking to an auditorium full. Mm, hmm. So there, there was that. And, you know? So these different things, I speak for different things at my church, you know? And so it started to kind of snowball again. Different things were building me up to that point, and as I got and you'll, you'll appreciate this here, as I got into my vision, or the eyesight loss, I understood that I have a superpower. Now, yeah, and I know people like a superpower. What are you talking about, man? So I can't see you so the the looks on your faces don't affect me, the fact that I'm looking at, or supposedly looking at, engaging an audience of one to 10 to 100 to even 1500 because I have spoken to over 1500 people before, it does not affect me, yeah? And that is like us to me, my superpower now. So that's how I've changed all of this to be fitting for me. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:32 yeah. Well, so let me ask you this. We've been doing this for a while, but I want to ask you one more question. Other people are certainly going through challenges. They're experiencing difficulties in their lives, and maybe some life altering kinds of situations. What kind of advice would you give them?   Kijuan Amey ** 1:02:54 Oh, the first one I can easily give you don't give up, and it's easily easy to give, but it's not easy to do. So I do have to say that you but if you keep that in the back of your mind, don't give up and you keep saying that to yourself, make it an affirmation. Put it on your vision board, put it in as a reminder in your phone, whatever you need to keep you grounded in that concept of, don't give up. And so that's one thing I would say. And for myself, I say this a lot, my situation, whether it's me being blind, me being having a traumatic brain injury, me having emotional, you know, flare ups, spinal cord issues or lack of mobility, what, whatever it is my situation that doesn't define who I am. I define who I am.   Michael Hingson ** 1:03:56 So that's what I'll leave people with. And that is so true for everyone. Your your conditions don't define you. You've defined you, and you can choose how you want to be defined. Which gets back to, don't let your sight get in the way of your vision. Yep. Well, key one, I want to thank you for being here. I hope that people take this to heart, and I hope it will generate more business for you, if people want to reach out to you, maybe for coaching or for speaking and so on. How do they do that? Yeah,   Kijuan Amey ** 1:04:33 and I appreciate you saying that. So again, you can go to my website. That's Amey, motivation.com A, M, E, y, motivation.com you can also find my book on there. So don't focus on why me from motorcycle accident to miracle. You can also go on Amazon, Kindle Apple books as well as audible to find my book as well. So I do have audio versions out there for those who like to listen to their book. Books and for speaking engagements, feel free to click that book me link you can speak book me for a convention or conference or an event, a gala, high school, college, whatever you want me to come speak for. Come get me because I am all over it.   Michael Hingson ** 1:05:18 How many speaking events do you do a year.   Kijuan Amey ** 1:05:21 I don't count. Okay, if I try to count,   Michael Hingson ** 1:05:24 you know what I mean? I know the feeling, yeah,   Kijuan Amey ** 1:05:27 I just do Hey, hey. That's, I think that's what Nike said. Just do it, man.   Michael Hingson ** 1:05:31 Yeah, exactly right. Well, Kijuan, thank you for being here, and I want to thank all of you who are out there listening or watching. Really, we're grateful that you're here. I hope that what we've talked about today not only inspires you, but it gives you some good life thoughts that you can go use. Because certainly, everything that we got to discuss today is relevant, not just if you are having a challenge in your life, but it's something that is important for all of us. Life lessons like these don't grow on trees, and I hope that you'll enjoy them and use them. Reach out to key one. I'd love to hear from you. Love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to email me at Michael H, I m, I C, H, A, E, L, H i at access, A, B, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, or go to our podcast page, www, dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, and Michael hingson is m, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, S O, n.com/podcast, love you to please give us a five star rating wherever you're listening. 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In this inspiring episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, Mickey sits down with 1LT Sean Lundy of the Minnesota National Guard. Both returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Mickey and Sean dive deep into their eerily parallel journeys—from global service to leading soldiers. They talk about studying for the ASVAB as older, more life-experienced recruits, navigating the National Guard, emotional intelligence in command, and what Peace Corps teaches you that basic training never could. Topics covered: Studying for the ASVAB with a growth mindset Emotional intelligence as a leadership asset The Peace Corps mindset vs. the military structure Transitioning from idealism to service execution Officer-Enlisted relationships built on trust and learning The meaning of life (yes, Viktor Frankl gets a mention) Links: Connect with Sean Lundy: STLundy7@gmail.com | LinkedIn Profile ASVAB prep courses: GamonalTutors.com https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LT-Lundy.mp3

In this episode of the DD214 Network podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal achievements in the military to the challenges of student loans and life after service. They share personal stories, celebrate the successes of friends and family, and emphasize the importance of mental health and support systems for veterans. The conversation is filled with humor, camaraderie, and a candid look at the realities of life post-military. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the implications of low ASVAB scores on military recruitment, the rise of crypto scams in the gaming industry, and the recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, including its pricing and features. They express concerns about the quality of games being released and the treatment of consumers by game developers00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:55 Celebrating Achievements in the Military05:00 Personal Stories and Experiences10:08 The Impact of Student Loans20:01 Navigating Life After Service24:48 Finding Joy in Simple Pleasures30:09 Mental Health and Support Systems30:46 ASVAB Scores and Military Recruitment Standards39:05 Uncovering Crypto Scams in Gaming54:51 The Switch 2 Announcement and Pricing Concerns01:06:08 Bingo with a Twist01:10:05 Field Experiences and Food Memories01:13:05 Training and Deployment Stories01:19:44 Cigarette Etiquette and Responsibility01:22:10 Reflections on Service and LossDD214 Network PodcastDirected & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean' SanchezHosted by Joe Squillini & Jay CampbellEdited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLCMusic by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp!Website: CleanSanchezMedia.comDisclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised.Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

Terry “Ranger” Johnson's path toward fulfilling his dreams was a rocky one. His “comeback” story is one of resiliency, commitment to one's goals and is full of messages that should inspire every one of us. Terry grew up off of a dirt road five miles outside of a tiny town in east Texas. While Terry is a dedicated patriot, he admits he joined for the money and to get out of that small town. While serving at his first duty station he encountered some Rangers and decided that would be his next career goal. There was one big problem though. Terry did not know how to swim and he flunked the pool test. We all have fears, and Terry admits that the toughest thing he ever had to do in life was getting over his fear of water. He concentrated on swimming lessons and earned his Ranger tab seven years later. He says that getting past that swim test imbued him with confidence and a “stay in in the fight” mind set.  He had to take the ASVAB test FIVE times before he qualified to join the Green Berets. Terry served for 20 years but adds “If I hadn't hurt my back earlier in my career I would have done 30 years. I loved the Army..there wasn't no LIKE about it. I loved it. I thrived in it.” Upon retiring Terry “Ranger” Johnson dedicated himself to helping and motivating others. He has published a series of books including “Stay In The Fight” and “Train Like You Fight”.  We discuss some of the inspirational lessons in his books In addition to his motivational speaking business, Terry and his son Gino also ventured into the entrepreneurship arena with Champions for Veterans, which helps Veterans reclaim their earned VA benefits. TAKEAWAY: “Even when you are down and out you can do more – you've GOT more. When you show that grit it empowers others to believe they can as well.”

https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LT-Serrao.wav Welcome to the Asvab Domination Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Mickey Gamonal dives into the story of Lieutenant Rex Serrao, a driven officer with a deliberate path into the military. Discover how Lieutenant Serrao balanced a successful tech career in the Bay Area while serving in the National Guard, and how his journey to U.S. citizenship fueled his unique decision to join the military. Rex shares his insights on discipline, leadership, and self-improvement, detailing the mindset that helped him achieve a perfect 99 on the ASVAB. From navigating officer candidate school to applying the philosophy of extreme ownership in all facets of life, this episode is packed with valuable lessons. Whether you're preparing for the ASVAB, considering a military career, or seeking motivation, there's something here for everyone. Tune in for an enriching conversation packed with expert advice and riveting experiences. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:58 Meet Lieutenant Rex Serrao 03:27 Lieutenant Serrao's Journey to Citizenship 06:21 Discovering the National Guard 10:19 Experiences in Officer Candidate School (OCS) 15:30 The Value of State OCS 21:38 ASVAB Success Strategies 27:36 Effective Test-Taking Strategies 28:00 The Importance of Practice Tests 28:55 Detailed Approach to ASVAB Preparation 33:46 The Power of Consistency and Hard Work 38:58 Balancing Discipline and Fun 42:56 Extreme Ownership and Personal Responsibility 48:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textFrom push-up form critiques to clueless ASVAB questions, Aaron and Trent expose the chaos of DMs gone wrong. Why are recruits asking for spoon-fed answers instead of doing the work? And what's up with the Alaska Guard and their secret SOPs? Dive into this brutally honest episode where we dissect entitlement, effort, and why you need to stop asking dumb questions. Like, subscribe, hit the bell, and check out our membership—because we're spending more time on this podcast than answering your DMs.Join this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Promo Code: PODCASTKC20...

In this episode, we unpack the ASVAB—what it is, how it works, and its role in unlocking career opportunities in the military and beyond. Topics include score requirements, military job options, the Army perspective, the Career Exploration Program (CEP), and post-high school pathways like college, careers, or service. Music by Joseph McDade – Olympus 3.

Podcast Show Notes: What to Expect at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) Episode Summary: In this episode of From Military to Millionaire, we break down everything you need to know about MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station). Whether you're a new recruit preparing for this important step or a parent looking to support your child, this episode is packed with insights to help you feel ready. From the medical exams and ASVAB to the oath of enlistment, we'll walk you through the process to eliminate surprises and set you up for success. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What MEPS Is and Why It's Important The purpose of MEPS in the military enlistment process. How MEPS ensures recruits meet the military's physical, mental, and moral standards. How to Prepare for MEPS Documents you need to bring, including ID, Social Security card, and medical records. Tips for packing and what to avoid bringing. The importance of honesty during your medical history review. What Happens During MEPS Step-by-step walkthrough of the process: Arrival and check-in. ASVAB testing. Physical and medical exams. Meeting with a career counselor. Taking the oath of enlistment. Tips to Make Your MEPS Experience Smoother How to handle early mornings and long waits. What to eat and wear to ensure a smooth physical exam. Why staying calm and patient is key. Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them Nervousness during medical exams or interviews. Addressing medical waivers or conditions. Navigating career discussions if your desired job isn't available. Your Next Steps After MEPS Preparing for basic training. Resources to stay informed and ready. Call to Action: If you're preparing for MEPS, join our community for more tips and resources to help you succeed in your military career. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with anyone starting their military journey! Connect With Us: Website: From Military to Millionaire Instagram: @FromMilitaryToMillionaire Facebook: From Military to Millionaire Community Whether you're just starting your enlistment process or supporting someone who is, this episode provides the tools and confidence you need to conquer MEPS. Listen now!

Send us a textIn this episode, Aaron, Peaches, Trent, and guest Matt Caples get into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to succeed in Air Force Special Warfare, from choosing between Guard and active duty to maximizing every opportunity. They dive into everything from competitive AGR slots to the stark reality of failing the IFT, and why being disciplined and proactive isn't optional—it's essential. Matt gives an insider look at how the Guard works, including the freedom to manage your time and career, and how to get back into the game if you've been on the sidelines. The team lays it out: the pros, the cons, and what it truly means to earn your place in a competitive world.If you're ready to take ownership, face the hard truths, and figure out if you've got what it takes to thrive in special warfare, this episode pulls no punches. Whether you're in the Guard, active duty, or considering a big career move, this conversation will show you how to turn your ambition into action.Join the Ones Ready community, hit subscribe, and check out OnesReady.com for more gear and insights to keep you mission-ready.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Guard Training Process03:03 Understanding the One-Level Program05:57 Navigating Guard Unit Slots09:00 Active Guard vs. Traditional Guard12:13 Transitioning Between Guard Types14:57 ASVAB and Vision Requirements17:58 Physical Requirements for Special Warfare22:01 Understanding ASVAB Challenges24:07 Navigating Prior Service Recruitment26:08 VA Disability Ratings and Recruitment28:12 Opportunities in the Guard29:57 Addressing ASOS Closures32:06 Reality of TacP Cuts38:06 The Recruitment Process ExplainedSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinBuzzsprout Subscription page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/680894/subscribeCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYS4FE-D - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Promo Code: PODCASTKC20The content provided is for informationa...

https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EPISODE38.wav In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal sits down with Sam England, the founder of Llibra.io, to explore powerful strategies for excelling on the ASVAB. England, who scored a 70 on his high school ASVAB before becoming an infantry officer, shares his journey of overcoming standardized test challenges and helping others prepare effectively. This conversation dives into the value of quality practice tests, creating distraction-free environments, and using spaced repetition for vocabulary mastery. England explains the importance of understanding core math principles, building efficient study schedules, and developing effective study habits to enhance success not only on the ASVAB but in military life as a whole. Explore how LLlibra.io's ad-free platform and high-quality questions can help you build your skills, along with a sneak peek at exciting new features. This episode is packed with insights to elevate your ASVAB prep strategy, emphasizing that mastering how to study is crucial for success! 00:00 - Welcome to the ASVAB Domination Podcast 01:42 - Introducing Sam England: From Infantry Commander to ASVAB Mentor 02:25 - Sam's ASVAB Journey and Military Experience 03:46 - Overcoming Standardized Test Challenges 05:03 - The Birth of LLlibra.io: A Clean, Ad-Free ASVAB Prep Platform 06:07 - The Importance of High-Quality ASVAB Practice Questions 09:13 - Understanding the ASVAB: Paper vs. CAT 11:25 - Effective Study Techniques for ASVAB Success 20:45 - Sam's Ranger School Experience: Embracing Failure and Growth 25:44 - Exploring LLlibra.io's Features and Study Plans 30:32 - Final Thoughts and Contact Information Check out these links for more resources:

In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal speaks with Sergeant First Class Greg Henry, an outstanding recruiter in the military service. Greg shares his unique approaches to community engagement, providing personal stories of transforming lives, overcoming challenges, and shaping the next generation of military leaders. He emphasizes the importance of building trust, understanding individual needs, and creating lasting legacies. Greg also discusses his retirement plans and the SkillBridge program, providing practical advice for aspiring military recruits and highlighting the impact of his legacy-focused recruiting methods. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that underscores the significance of genuine personal connections and dedication in military recruitment. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:53 Meet Sergeant First Class Greg Henry 02:23 Building Community Connections 06:06 Success Stories and Personal Impact 07:46 Approaching Retirement and Future Plans 09:55 Reflecting on Military Service 17:50 Legacy and Lasting Influence 22:30 Building a Legacy Through Community Involvement 23:13 Opportunities and Networking in the Community 24:26 The Mission-Driven Mindset 25:05 Impact of the E Pathway Initiative 26:08 Success Stories and Scholarships 27:35 Creating More Impactful Recruiters 30:00 Long-Term Vision and Commitment 32:35 Helping Students Beyond Recruitment 35:21 The Importance of Passion and Happiness in Work 39:47 Connecting with Sergeant Henry 41:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EPISODE-37.wav Gamonaltutors.com https://www.instagram.com/usarmy_henry/

DCC Cody Osgood came by to discuss the life of a Recruit Division Commander (RDC) at Naval Station Great Lakes. He went from an E5 to an E6 while stationed in Great Lakes. Cody begins by discussing why he joined the Navy. Damo goes left and gets on his soapbox very early in this episode. Cody returns to his story, detailing how he initially felt about being an RDC. Is RDC “C” School as difficult as people claim it is? Does RDC School fault a person for not being “hard” enough? What are some of the common misconceptions of being an RDC? What happens when a Recruit tries to fight an RDC? Do Drill Instructors pick the roles they want to play before they get a “Push”? Are RDCs to blame for newly reported Sailors who don't seem to understand basic military customs and courtesies? What does it mean to make a Sailor live out of their seabag? Cody talks about making a decision that he now regrets to turn a recruit in the right direction. Cody responds to a question from a listener regarding the ASVAB. Damo asks Cody to “fact-check” some of the reported incentives for an RDC. Cody discusses the challenges of his integrated push. How was the experience of “pushing boots” during Covid? What changed after Covid? What is financial literacy training for a Sailor in Boot Camp? Has Cody ever had personal feelings regarding a Recruit, whether good or bad? What's a normal day for a division of recruits? What's the purpose of the 12-minute meal time for a recruit division? How are RDCs evaluated? Cody details the craziest Great Lakes story that he remembers. What is I.T.E? Is Great Lakes getting soft? How do RDCs choose the RPOC?  Cody speaks on whether he would do another tour as an RDC. Navy Boot Camp is now 10 weeks long, but why? How is Warrior Toughness being inculcated into recruits? What's the real deal with recruits being able to use their cell phones?  Cody gives a “Do Better.” How easy is it to quit Navy Boot Camp? Cody details his favorite thing about being an RDC. Damo asks the pod what are things they wish they would've known before they went to Boot Camp. Why do people seem to get so upset about changes when it comes to boot camp? Why do Sailors have to shave on leave? How real does it get at the Navy Ball? Do we always have to speak to the people that didn't make it when we congratulate the people that did? Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. To have your “Do Better” reviewed on a future episode please contact us at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com.       Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Links From This Episode:         Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered what it's like to prepare for a military career while dabbling in the thrilling world of airsoft? This episode promises an unforgettable adventure as we explore the anticipation of MEPS appointments, the journey of taking the ASVAB test, and the dream of becoming a Blackhawk repair specialist. Discover how past family experiences in conflicts like Vietnam shape parental concerns and misconceptions about military service. Personal anecdotes paint a vivid picture of the contrasting realities between combat and non-combat roles, providing a well-rounded perspective on what joining the armed forces truly entails.But that's not all! We dive headfirst into the chaos and exhilaration of airsoft skirmishes, recounting my initial steps into this thrilling hobby. From navigating sprawling battlegrounds to the humorous missteps and physical demands of carrying heavy gear, you'll hear about it all. Learn the importance of proper conditioning and gear choices through experiences at local events with the Mobros team, and catch a glimpse of the camaraderie and friendships formed along the way. Ever laughed at your own mistakes? You'll relate to the hilarious early blunders that shaped future strategies for airsoft events.As we wrap up, we tackle the serious issue of trust within the airsoft community and recount experiences with individuals fabricating military service. The impact of such dishonesty is profound, and we delve into stories that reveal the red flags and skepticism that arise when these fabrications are uncovered. From recording airsoft videos to sharing memorable moments on social media, this episode is packed with laughter, insightful discussions, and the shared experiences that bring us closer to understanding both military and airsoft cultures. Join us for an episode filled with engaging stories, valuable lessons, and a whole lot of fun!https://www.instagram.com/callsign__dozer/https://www.instagram.com/callsign.mattymo/https://www.mobrosairsoft.com/https://www Support the Show.Thank you everyone for the support. Don't forget to leave a rating on whatever podcast app you listen to this on. It helps get this suggested to others with similar interests. Podcast SponsorsSKIRMESHhttps://www.instagram.com/skirmesh_airsoft/https://play.skirmesh.net/public/homeJACKAL TACTICALhttps://www.instagram.com/jackal_tactical_airsoft/https://www.otherworldmilsim.com/https://www.jacktac.com/ Watch all of our podcasts hereYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TriFectaAirsoft/videos Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6kHBeKRqtOSe0K1BrkoRs1?si=f8bca440f29b4fe3 Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/TriFectaAirsoftMerchhttps://my-store-e7676e.creator-spring.comSub to YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMpG3H_J70S_H8TlI9Onog?sub_confirmation=1...

Welcome back to the team room, everyone! Get ready for an epic episode featuring none other than Master Sergeant "Young Gerald" Romo!Join Trent as MSGT Gerald Romo, a seasoned United States Air Force recruiter, shares his incredible career journey and invaluable insights into the recruiting process. Discover what it takes to join the elite Air Force Special Warfare (AFSW) team, from meeting eligibility requirements to acing the ASVAB. Learn about the physical and mental fitness standards, the perks of a military career, and insider tips on how to prepare for this challenging path. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative conversation designed to inspire and guide future airmen!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background04:43 Eligibility Requirements for AFSW06:16 The ASVAB Score Requirement08:25 Recruiters' Role in Promoting AFSW30:46 Introduction and Recap31:03 Physical Fitness and Swimming Skills32:08 The Water as the Great Equalizer33:04 Long-Term Commitment and Lifestyle Change34:38 Joining with a Criminal Record40:03 Educational Benefits in Air Force Special Warfare41:52 Medical and Psychological Screening Requirements46:30 Family and Dependent Benefits58:22 Tips for Preparing for Air Force Special Warfare01:00:49 Embracing Failure and Striving for GreatnessJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYThe content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the...

In this episode of ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal interviews Sergeant First Class Johnny Vargas, also known as Viva La Vargas. Vargas, stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas, shares his ASVAB journey and the unique path that led him to join the military at 22. The conversation covers a range of topics including his transition to focusing on mental health and pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health. Vargas discusses the challenges of balancing military life with family commitments and setting boundaries. He also shares insights into his burgeoning social media presence and his work with the veteran mortgage team. The episode delves into mental health struggles within the military and highlights resources like The Overwatch Project and QRF up that support military personnel in crisis. 00:00 Introduction to ASVAB Domination Podcast 01:04 Meet Sergeant First Class Johnny Vargas 01:40 Johnny Vargas' ASVAB Journey 07:16 Balancing Military Life and Family 12:53 Medical Retirement and Health Challenges 16:40 Future Goals and Veteran Mortgage Team 19:46 Mental Health Awareness in the Military 28:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode36.wav Gamonaltutors.com https://www.instagram.com/viva_la_vargas_/ https://overwatchproject.org/ https://www.instagram.com/qrfup.organization/ #ASVABDomination #MilitaryPrep #VeteranStories #MentalHealthMatters #VeteranSupport #ArmyLife #MilitaryCareer #VeteranCommunity #Resilience #MentalHealthAwareness #FamilyLifeMilitary #SocialMediaInfluencer #MilitaryTransitions #VAHomeLoans #MasterResiliencyTrainer

In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal interviews Cole Tenney, a former Navy service member and founder of Mill to Millions. Cole shares his journey from obtaining a high ASVAB score and working on F-18s in the Navy to launching a successful business that helps veterans maximize their benefits. The conversation covers Cole's personal ASVAB experience, the detailed preparation he underwent during the delayed entry program, and the vital role of his recruiter. Cole explains how Mill to Millions offers comprehensive consulting, including telehealth services, to assist veterans in navigating the complexities of VA claims to secure deserving benefits. The episode highlights the significant impact of proper benefit claims on veterans' lives and touches on common misconceptions around VA claims and employment. Listeners are encouraged to seek experienced guidance for maximizing their benefits and to check out Mill to Millions on social media for more information. 00:00 Understanding the Rating Schedule 00:25 Welcome to the ASVAB Domination Podcast 01:24 Interview with Cole Tenney 02:21 Cole's ASVAB Story 03:24 Delayed Entry Program Explained 05:22 Boot Camp Experiences 07:35 Mill to Millions: Helping Vets Maximize Benefits 09:28 Challenges and Rewards of Consulting 14:35 Building a Veteran-Focused Business 15:12 Veterans Helping Veterans 15:37 Meet the Team: Consultants and Medical Professionals 15:58 How We Assist Veterans with VA Claims 16:41 Telehealth Services: No Need to Travel 18:12 Success Stories: Real Impact 19:06 Financial Benefits of a 100% VA Rating 21:50 Myths and Facts About VA Claims 27:26 Final Thoughts and Social Media 27:50 ASVAB Prep Courses by GamonalTutors https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode35.wav Gamonaltutors.com https://www.mil2millions.com/ #ASVAB #Veterans #VABenefits #MilitaryTransition #Entrepreneurship #MilltoMillions #Telehealth #VeteranServices #MilitaryLife #VAClaims #VeteranSupport #ASVABDomination #MilitaryCareers #BootCamp #MilitaryService

Navigating the ASVAB and Military Careers with Sergeant Brian Cowell In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal discusses strategies for ASVAB preparation and military career advice with guest Sergeant Brian Cowell. The conversation covers tips on how to interact with proctors at MEPS, the importance of nutrition on test day, and the differences between the Marine Corps and the National Guard. Sergeant Caldwell also shares his personal experiences with ASVAB testing, transitioning between military branches, and offers practical advice for those considering a military career. 00:00 Introduction and MEPS Tips 00:27 Welcome to the ASVAB Domination Podcast 01:41 Interview with Sergeant Brian Cowell 02:34 Comparing the Marine Corps and National Guard 06:33 ASVAB Experience and Preparation Tips 16:03 Advice for Military Aspirants 26:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode34.wav ASVAB Domination: Asvabdomination.com Gamonal Tutors: gamonaltutors.com #ASVAB #MilitaryCareers #ASVABPrep #MEPSTips #ASVABTest #MarineCorps #NationalGuard #MilitaryTransition #MilitaryAdvice #ASVABDomination #Gamonaltutors #MilitaryEducation #TestDayTips #MilitaryLife #VeteranAdvice

On this weeks episode Mr. & Mrs. Mac talk the nostalgia of the 99 and 2000s and kids taking the ASVAB in high school and it being related to the new Draft Bill. Mrs. Mac talks men being afraid of sex toys in the bedroom and the percentage of people living check to check in America. They laugh about the most petties things they've ever done and so much more. Sit back and enjoy this episode and don't forget to Like and Subscribe of YouTube. Thanks for the listens!!  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bood-up-98803459

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Jason Hankins, who graduated in the year 2000 from Milwaukee School of Engineering with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering and a minor in Business Administration. Jason works full time as a Software Engineer and part-time as a test prep tutor. He has a love of math and teaching others how to understand it. In 2004 he started his tutoring business, J. Digital Tutoring Services. He specialized in tutoring mathematics courses, math sections of standardized tests, Business courses as well as computer programming courses. Tests that he has helped students with include the NCLEX, TEAS, CLEP, ASVAB, GMAT, ACT, and SAT. With his business minor has been able to help students with accounting, finance, microeconomics, and managerial science courses. Jason is the founder and moderator of the SAT Exam Prep & Discussion and ACT Exam Prep & Discussion Facebook groups.  Jason has been involved with math tutoring for a long time. His first tutoring job was in college working in the college's Learning Resource Center. Since then, Jason has produced math instructional DVDs, worked as a math tutor at a local college (15 years), ran a tutoring program at a local church, maintained a math education YouTube channel, managed ACT and SAT Facebook groups, and is currently running his own private tutoring business. When he is not solving math problems Jason enjoys watching the stock market, looking for the next great stock, and watching professional sports. Find Jason at http://www.j-digital.net. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

Mastering the ASVAB with Lieutenant Spencer Ross In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal discusses the inspirational journey of Lieutenant Spencer Ross. Spencer shares his experiences joining the Navy after 9/11, transitioning to the Army National Guard, and the challenges he faced along the way. The podcast delves into Spencer's ASVAB preparation and various deployments, as well as his ongoing mission with his new organization, One Step Forward, aimed at encouraging leadership. The episode highlights the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and continuous learning in achieving career goals in the military. Listeners are also introduced to resources for ASVAB prep at GamonalTutors.com. 00:00 Introduction and Motivation 00:24 Welcome to ASVAB Domination Podcast 01:18 Interview with Lieutenant Spencer Ross 02:27 Lieutenant Ross's Military Journey 04:27 Choosing a Career in the Navy 08:53 Transition to the National Guard 24:10 Leadership and One Step Forward 27:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 28:13 ASVAB Prep Courses by GamonalTutors   ASVAB Domination: Asvabdomination.com Gamonal Tutors: gamonaltutors.com One Step Forward YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onestepforward2621   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode33.wav

Join host Mickey Gamonal on the ASVAB Domination Podcast as he interviews Natalia Orezzoli, founder and CEO of ASVAB Success. Natalia shares her journey from a research scientist to an ASVAB tutor, her personal experience scoring a 97 on the ASVAB, and her insights on the importance of practice and tailored instruction. They discuss the benefits of group learning, strategies for non-native English speakers, and Natalia's impactful experience helping students achieve their military career goals. Discover valuable tips for mastering the ASVAB and learn about ASVAB Success's courses and tutoring services. 00:00 Welcome to the ASVAB Domination Podcast! 01:03 Meet Natalia Orezzoli: ASVAB Success Story 01:40 Natalia's Unique Journey to ASVAB Tutoring 03:16 Scoring High on the ASVAB: Natalia's Personal Experience 06:33 Empowering Non-English Speakers to Ace the ASVAB 11:58 The Power of Group Tutoring in ASVAB Preparation 16:04 Making ASVAB Tutoring Accessible and Affordable 19:19 Transforming Lives Through Education 19:51 Exploring One-on-One and Group Learning Options 21:00 Maintaining Neutrality in Military Branch Choices 24:04 Personalizing the Learning Experience 30:43 Advice for English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners 33:14 Closing Remarks and Resources ASVAB Domination: Asvabdomination.com Gamonal Tutors: gamonaltutors.com ASVAB success: https://asvabsuccess.net/ ASVAB success IG: https://www.instagram.com/asvabsuccess/ https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode32.wav

Serving Beyond Age: A Journey to Navy Reserves with May Wickenhauser This episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast features host Mickey Gamonal interviewing May Wickenhauser, a 41-year-old special education teacher who decided to join the U.S. military. May shares her unique story of deciding to serve later in life, the motivations behind her choice, and how she prepared for the ASVAB test with the aim of enlisting before reaching the cutoff age. The conversation covers May's personal background, her inspirations, and the specifics of navigating the recruitment process as an older applicant, including medical evaluations and choosing between the Navy and Air Force. Mae's journey illustrates the value of life experiences in the military application process and the encouragement she provides to both her children and students to follow their dreams. The episode also promotes GamonalTutors.com for ASVAB prep courses. 00:00 A Casual Start: Tanks, Planes, and Inspiring the Kids 00:16 Introducing the ASVAB Domination Podcast 00:56 Mae's Unique Journey to the ASVAB 01:20 From Civilian Life to Military Aspirations 03:12 Inspiration and Decision: A Family's Military Journey 06:52 Choosing the Navy: A Personal and Professional Leap 08:04 Preparing for Boot Camp and Beyond 29:08 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead 31:16 ASVAB Prep Courses: Your Path to Military Success ASVAB Domination: Asvabdomination.com Gamonal Tutors: gamonaltutors.com May: https://www.instagram.com/melymayw/ https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode-31.wav

Empowering the Military Community: Jai Salters Mission with ActNow Education In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal interviews Jai Salters, who works with ActNow Education, a nonprofit devoted to aiding military personnel and their families transition into tech careers. ActNow Education, established in 2001, aims to assist 1,000 service members, with 70 already supported under Jai's guidance. The organization offers free access to educational resources, certificate programs, and job fairs, intending to enhance the military community's job prospects in technology and beyond. Jai also shares his personal journey from scoring 42 on the ASVAB to becoming a commissioned Navy officer and emphasizes the importance of hard work, lifelong learning, and networking in achieving career success. 00:00 Introduction to ASVAB Domination Podcast 00:16 Meet Jai Salters: A Mission to Empower Service Members 01:57 Exploring ActNow Education's Impact and Programs 17:45 Jai's Personal Journey and ASVAB Story 23:40 The Journey Through Navy Qualifications 24:31 Embracing Lifelong Learning and Helping Others 27:20 From Navy to Nonprofit: A Transition Story 28:30 ASVAB Preparation: Tools and Tips 32:47 Comparing ASVAB to Other Certification Exams 34:58 The Challenge of High-Stakes Testing 39:04 Mentorship and Setting High Career Goals 39:53 Engaging the Community: Act Now Education 41:14 The Importance of Preparation and Mentorship 45:46 Closing Remarks and Resources for ASVAB Prep   Act Now Education: https://actnoweducation.org/ Jai Salters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-salters ASVAB Domination: Asvabdomination.com Gamonal Tutors: gamonaltutors.com Peterson's Test Prep: https://www.petersons.com/testprep/asvab/   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode-30.wav

From ASVAB Preparation to Business Spotlighting: Coyal's Journey This episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast features a guest appearance by Coyal from Visit Vegas Places, who discusses his journey from aspiring to join the Air Force to becoming a successful business owner and podcaster. Host Mickey Gamonal and Coyal delve into the importance of ASVAB preparation for military hopefuls, the impact of networking events, and Coyal's unique approach to leveraging Google Maps for business promotion. Coyal shares his story of being a teenage father and how it shaped his decisions and career path, including his plans to enroll in UNLV to further his education. The conversation also highlights the full-circle moment of assisting businesses and individuals through content creation and podcasting, showcasing the role of dedication, consistency, and community support in achieving success. 00:00 Introduction to ASVAB Domination Podcast 01:09 Special Guest: Coyle's Journey and Impact 03:43 The Genesis of Visit Vegas Places Podcast 08:48 Expanding Transparency and Audience Engagement 15:07 The Essence of Mentorship and Community Building 22:51 A Life-Changing Decision: The Unsigned Paper 25:36 The Impact of Family and Community Support 27:54 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose 30:37 Expanding Horizons: From Personal Growth to Business Success 32:49 The Power of Family Legacy and Making a Difference 34:26 Connecting and Elevating Businesses Worldwide 36:25 A Final Note: Inspiration and Opportunities   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode29.wav

Welcome to Episode 151 of The DD214 Network podcast! In this episode, join our hosts as they dive into their recent adventures, from binge-watching reality shows to attending comedy gigs. They share their thoughts on the classic movie Roadhouse and uncover some hilariously scathing one-star reviews. But that's not all – the conversation takes a turn as they discuss working at the groundbreaking first-ever soccer stadium built exclusively for a women's team! insights on taking the ASVAB test, and even touches on the future of gaming consoles. Plus, he sheds light on the latest developments in military tech, including the testing of laser weapons by the US Army. DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced By Jonathan ‘Clean' Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music: "Shadow Surfing" by Shrieks666 "Voices Getting Louder" by Shrieks 666 Check out Shrieks666 on Bandcamp Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Don't forget to Like and Subscribe for All Updates! Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this [website/platform/etc.] is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dd214gaming/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dd214gaming/support

Navigating the National Guard and ASVAB Success: Insights from Specialist Lopez This episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast features host Mickey Gamonal and guest Adrianne Lopez, a Public Affairs Specialist with the Nevada National Guard. They discuss the valuable experiences and unique perspectives gained from serving in different MOS (Military Occupational Specialties) within the National Guard, highlighting the importance of sharing both positive and challenging experiences in service. Adrianne shares his journey from joining the National Guard lost and seeking direction, to finding his passion in public affairs, emphasizing the role of discipline and purpose in his personal and professional growth. The discussion covers the value of social media in sharing one's service story responsibly, with a nod towards operational security and the DOD's guidance on social media use. Adrianne's transition through multiple MOS roles before finding his calling in public affairs showcases the flexibility and opportunities for personal development within the military. The podcast also touches on the ASVAB, with tips for success and reflections on the importance of following one's passions, both within and outside military life. Additionally, the episode promotes gaminaltutors.com for ASVAB preparation, highlighting their personalized tutoring services and comprehensive study materials. Learn more about Adrianne Lopez on his IG here: https://www.instagram.com/adrianne__lopez 00:00 Opening Thoughts on Sharing Military Experiences 00:38 Introducing the ASVAB Domination Podcast 01:32 Special Guest: Specialist Adrian Lopez's Journey 02:57 The Unique Role of a Public Affairs Specialist 09:29 Transitioning to Public Affairs: A Personal Story 14:38 Exploring the Commitment to the National Guard 16:42 Experiencing the Extremes: Public Affairs in Action 20:10 The Mobility and Flexibility of Being an E4 21:05 Finding Fulfillment Beyond Rank in the Military 23:41 Embracing Side Hustles and Building Skills 25:35 The One Wheel Adventure: A Journey of Passion and Community 29:21 The Importance of a Life Beyond Uniform 30:22 Navigating the ASVAB and Joining the National Guard 36:38 The Power of Social Media in Sharing Your Military Journey 40:36 ASVAB Prep Courses: Your Gateway to Military Success Learn more about Adrianne Lopez on his IG here: https://www.instagram.com/adrianne__lopez

Welcome to the ASVAB Domination podcast by Gamonal Tutors, where we delve into the stories and strategies that lead to success in the military. In this special episode, we're honored to have a deeply personal conversation with my friend and mentor, Michael Javan. Michael opens up about the diverse military journeys of his two sisters, who chose different branches to serve in, and how these experiences have shaped their lives and his. He takes us through his own path, highlighting how he maximized military benefits for education, citizenship, and obtaining security clearances, shedding light on the often-overlooked opportunities within military service. But Michael's impact extends far beyond his professional achievements. As a steadfast mentor and friend, he played a crucial role in my military career, providing the advice, mentorship, and companionship that were pivotal in navigating the complexities of service life. His wisdom and guidance were not just survival tools but catalysts for thriving in a demanding environment. Join us in this intimate episode of ASVAB Domination as we explore Michael's multifaceted experiences and the profound lessons in mentorship, resilience, and success within the military. Whether you're preparing for the ASVAB, currently serving, or simply interested in the intricacies of military life, Michael's journey and insights offer invaluable perspectives for anyone looking to excel. Tune in for an episode that's as informative as it is inspiring, featuring stories of military life, the power of mentorship, and the keys to unlocking one's full potential. https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JavanPodcast27.wav

In this episode of ASVAB Domination Podcast, we have the honor of hosting Daniel J. Seehafer, the National Commander of [The American Legion](https://www.legion.org/), the largest veteran service organization in the United States. Key Points 1. **The Mission of The American Legion https://www.legion.org/ ** - Since its establishment in 1919, The American Legion has been dedicated to serving the needs of servicemembers, veterans, and their families. - With over 1.6 million members and 12,000 community posts nationwide, The American Legion tackles the greatest challenges facing veterans today. 2. **Be The One Initiative:** - [The American Legion](https://www.legion.org/)'s top priority is tackling veteran suicide and promoting mental health awareness through its Be The One initiative. - This initiative addresses various aspects of veterans' wellbeing, including mental health, social connections, physical health, family health, spiritual health, career health, and financial health. 3. **Veterans Employment and Education Portfolio:** - The American Legion's Veterans Employment and Education division focuses on facilitating a smooth transition from military to civilian life. - They advocate for policies like the GI Bill and work with partners like Hire Our Heroes to provide job fairs and employment opportunities for veterans. - Through the Taskforce Movement, they collaborate with corporate stakeholders to find employment avenues for veterans, addressing talent gaps in industries like trucking and supply chain. 4. **National Commander's Testimony:** - National Commander Seehafer is preparing to testify before Congress to fight for veteran benefits, emphasizing the importance of supporting those who served. #ASVABDomination #AmericanLegion #Veterans #MentalHealthAwareness #BeTheOne #GIbill #EmploymentOpportunities #VeteranSupport #Podcast #VeteranSuicidePrevention #VeteranBenefits #CongressionalTestimony   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Seehafer-Podcast-26.mp3  

In this enlightening episode of the #ASVABDominationPodcast, we sit down with the multifaceted Clay Lemar, whose journey intertwines education, passion, and resilience. Clay, a former #ASVAB tutor with #GamonalTutors, shares his unique path from our initial encounter in the #PeaceCorps Morocco to his current academic pursuit—a PhD in African History at #Berkeley. Delve into Clay's world as he recounts his experiences of learning and teaching, the challenges of adapting to new cultures, and the joys of educating. His story is a testament to the power of #LifelongLearning, from mastering and then moving beyond Arabic to navigating his first-year teaching trials. Clay's narrative takes a dramatic turn with his unexpected repatriation from Mauritania by the #StateDepartment, highlighting the unpredictable nature of international service. Through it all, Clay's passion for learning and teaching shines brightly, offering valuable insights into the ASVAB preparation process and beyond. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of Clay's experiences, reflecting the dedication and enthusiasm of a true #LifetimeEducator. Whether you're an aspiring ASVAB candidate or a fellow lover of learning, this episode promises to inspire and engage. #Education #Teaching #LearningJourney #PassionForTeaching #ASVABDomination   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EPISODE-25-PODCAST.m4a

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Staff Sgt. Sean Delaney-Gesing, Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). We explore the process of joining the South Carolina Army National Guard, discussing the countless opportunities and advantages that come with enlistment. Additionally, we uncover an innovative program designed to assist individuals who are on the cusp of meeting the enlistment criteria by enhancing their ASVAB scores and physical fitness. So join us as we delve into the path towards becoming a part of the Guard and maximizing your potential within it! The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Spc. Ana-Grace Catoe with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

Welcome to another insightful episode of ASVAB Domination! In this episode, we dive deep into unlocking opportunities for potential recruits with our special guest, SFC Swartz of Team Swartz. Join us as we explore the world of ASVAB waivers, shedding light on Category 4 waivers and how they can open doors for aspiring military members. Team Swartz shares valuable insights into the waiver process and what it means for those seeking to join the military. But that's not all! We also delve into the topic of recruiting excellence, discussing the qualities that set good recruiters apart from the rest. Swartz provides firsthand perspectives on the importance of integrity, empathy, and dedication in the recruiting process, offering invaluable advice for both recruiters and recruits alike. And for those who may have scored lower on the ASVAB, fear not! We introduce the 09M MOS (Occupational Measurement 9) and explore how this specialized role can help individuals increase their scores and unlock new opportunities within the military. Tune in to discover expert strategies, insider tips, and inspiring stories from Team Swartz as we navigate the world of military recruitment and empowerment. Whether you're a potential recruit, a seasoned recruiter, or simply curious about the ASVAB process, this episode has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Team Swartz, where we unlock the doors to a brighter future through knowledge, determination, and opportunity. #ASVABDomination #MilitarySuccess #ASVABPrep #NewBeginnings #PodcastLife #TeachingWithCompassion #MathMatters #CareerTrajectory #EducationMatters #FamilyFirst #MercedCA #VegasAdventures #recruitingainteasy #recruiting   To get more from Team Swartz check out his socials here (you'll be glad you did!) youtube.com/c/teamswartz?app=desktop&sub_confirmation=1 instagram.com/TeamSwartz facebook.com/TeamSwartz https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Team-Swartz-Podcast.m4a

Join us in this inspiring story with Gunnery Sergeant Leticia Garcia as she shares her remarkable journey in the Marines. From the streets of Anaheim to the challenges of Sana City, her story is a testament to resilience, discipline, and the power of determination.In this video, Gunnery Sergeant Garcia opens up about her early life struggles, including her family's encounter with domestic issues and gang violence. She vividly recounts how these experiences shaped her upbringing and led to a transformative relocation to Mexico. This pivotal move not only brought about a cultural shift but also introduced her to new languages and customs, laying the foundation for her future resilience.The heart of this video lies in Garcia's candid discussion about her decision to join the United States Marine Corps as a female in the military. Faced with her father's unemployment and depression, she found her calling in the military, driven by a desire to support her family and seize educational opportunities. Her journey challenges traditional views on women in the military and she was forced to overcome some of her mother's reservations, making her a trailblazer in her family as a female marine.Garcia's path to becoming a Marine wasn't smooth. She shares the hurdles she faced during recruitment, from her initial struggles with the ASVAB test to overcoming physical fitness challenges. Her story is a beacon of hope and motivation for aspiring female marines, proving that with determination and hard work, barriers can be broken.The video takes an emotional turn as Garcia delves into the personal hardship of her brother's battle with cancer. This period tested her strength and commitment, balancing her demanding role in the Marine Corps with the emotional toll of her brother's illness.Through this video, Gunnery Sergeant Leticia Garcia shares her journey and shines as a role model for women in the military, which is why she is in a great role as a female marine recruiter. Her story is not just about overcoming adversity but also about inspiring change and breaking stereotypes.Watch now to witness how one woman's journey in the Marine Corps can inspire a generation to come. Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the brave men and women who serve our country#marines #veteran #urbanvalor #veterans #usmarines #military

Welcome back to Ones Ready, the official UNofficial podcast for Air Force Special Warfare hopefuls! In this week's episode, the Ones Ready team has a special guest, TSgt Robert Wesson, a Special Operations Recruiter (SOR). We're diving deep into the questions you've been dying to ask about the path to becoming a Special Warfare Operator. Have you ever wondered if you can enlist with asthma? Curious about how long the process really takes? Want to know what the recruiting process is like behind the scenes? Considering whether you should go to college before pursuing your dream in Special Warfare? Well, we've got all the answers you need and more! TSgt Wesson shares his insights, expertise, and invaluable knowledge to guide you toward becoming a part of the elite Special Warfare community. Don't miss out on this incredibly informative episode. Download the Ones Ready podcast now on your favorite podcast platform, and while you're at it, hit that subscribe button here on our YouTube channel. Your support means the world to us! Listen to the Ones Ready Podcast:[https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ones-ready/id1484895794]Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!00:00 Chief Peaches steals the intro and calls Candidate's Kids 01:00 Wesson's Background03:00 Tucson HVAC03:30 Chief being Chief04:40 SOR vs Enlisted Accessions Recruiting 10:30 Focus on A&S11:30 How to contact a recruiter?13:00 Initial Contact with a recruiter14:50 Medical Disqualification Issues16:35 Legal issues19:00 Financial issues and checks21:00 ASVAB scores25:00 Age Limits27:00 Supplements in the Pipeline29:20 Guaranteed AFSC if not AFSW32:00 When should I talk to a recruiter36:30 MEPs and MHS Genesis39:50 ANG and Reserve Recruiters40:30 Can Asthma be waived41:10 Eye Surgery 42:15 Time in Development45:15 Lose your ego46:40 Contacting a recruiter50:00 College First or Nah?52:00 When can my family join me?55:15 Who should Crosstrainees talk to?58:00 Crisis of college59:00 Height01:02:00 AdviceCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYThe content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not consti...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Staff Sgt. Sean Delaney-Gesing, Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). We explore the process of joining the South Carolina Army National Guard, discussing the countless opportunities and advantages that come with enlistment. Additionally, we uncover an innovative program designed to assist individuals who are on the cusp of meeting the enlistment criteria by enhancing their ASVAB scores and physical fitness. So join us as we delve into the path towards becoming a part of the Guard and maximizing your potential within it! The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Spc. Ana-Grace Catoe with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

Fall is that time of the year when we can take stock of the latest Apple releases, measure them against what our expectations were, and see how much tech debt piled up trying to keep up with Apple! We'll talk through what that looks like from the perspective of an MDM vendor in today's episode, with Jason Dettbarn, from Addigy. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @tbridge@theinternet.social Charles Edge - @cedge318 Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Jason Dettbarn - LinkedIn Links: Mac Admins Podcast Listener Survey Durian - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian Inspired - https://www.amazon.com/INSPIRED-Create-Tech-Products-Customers/dp/1119387507 ASVAB - https://www.officialasvab.com/ Joel's talk on Platform SSO - https://docs.macsysadmin.se/2023/video_h265/Day2Session7.mp4 Dr. K's Presentation from MacSysAdmin - https://docs.macsysadmin.se/2023/video/Day3Session2.mp4 Sponsors: Kandji Kolide Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsoring the Mac Admins Podcast, please email podcast@macadmins.org for more information. Get the latest about the Mac Admins Podcast, follow us on Twitter! We're @MacAdmPodcast! The Mac Admins Podcast has launched a Patreon Campaign! Our named patrons this month include Weldon Dodd, Damien Barrett, Justin Holt, Chad Swarthout, William Smith, Stephen Weinstein, Seb Nash, Dan McLaughlin, Joe Sfarra, Nate Cinal, Jon Brown, Dan Barker, Tim Perfitt, Ashley MacKinlay, Tobias Linder Philippe Daoust, AJ Potrebka, Adam Burg, & Hamlin Krewson  

Are you looking to join the military and embark on an exciting career of service and honor? The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a crucial step in the enlistment process, and achieving a high score is essential to securing the military job of your dreams. Look no further – our 20-Day ASVAB Domination Course with Mickey Gamonal is here to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in every section of the ASVAB.Enlisting in the military is an honorable path, and acing the ASVAB is your gateway to numerous opportunities. Our 20-Day ASVAB Domination Course will give you the confidence and knowledge needed to excel. Don't miss this chance to reach your full potential and secure the military career you've always wanted.Why Choose ASVAB Domination?1. Comprehensive Curriculum: Our meticulously designed 20-day curriculum covers every topic that appears in the ASVAB, leaving no stone unturned. From arithmetic to English, we've got you covered.2. Expert Instructors: Our instructors are highly experienced and have a deep understanding of the ASVAB test structure and requirements. They will guide you through each lesson with clarity and patience, ensuring you grasp the concepts fully.3. Bite-sized Learning: We know your time is valuable. Our course is structured into 20 days of focused study, with each day's lesson building on the previous one. Bite-sized learning ensures efficient and effective progress.Start now with Gamonal Tutors:ASVAB PRO by Gamonal Tutors ASVAB Domination Free ChecklistSubscribe to Visit Vegas Places with Coyal Never miss an episode again!Plus get behind the scenes coverage with business owners and chefs.Have you thought about hosting your own podcast show? If so, I have provided links below to get you started in the right direction. Start with some gear that you already have, and a quiet space. Now you are officially ready.Riverside FM - provides quality recording and virtual capabilities for long distance guest.Access RiversideFM hereBuzzsprout - is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.Access Buzzsprout HereShow music composed by: Dae One Visit Vegas Places with Coyal. Real Vegas, Real Topics, Real Business with Real Owners. Covering topics on economics, entrepreneurship, health, well-being and FOOD! Thank You for tuning in and make sure to VISIT VEGAS PLACES!Follow our social media platforms:https://www.instagram.com/visitvegasplaces/https://www.youtube.com/c/CoyalHarrisonIIISupport the show

Welcome to the ASVAB Domination Podcast, the show that's all about helping you ace the ASVAB and conquer your military career goals. I'm your host, Mickey, and in this special episode, we've got a lot to cover. First off, some exciting news! We're not only diving into the world of ASVAB today but also sharing some personal updates. I've got a baby on the way, and my family and I are making a big move from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the welcoming community of Merced, California. This journey is about embracing new beginnings and getting closer to our roots, which brings me to my shoutouts – a big thanks to COYAL and the VISIT VEGAS PLACES PODCAST for being part of our Vegas adventure. Now, let's talk about how I teach. My approach to ASVAB coaching is all about compassion and relatability. I believe that understanding and empathy are key in helping you succeed on this crucial test. In this episode, I'll be sharing some insights into my teaching methods, so be sure to tune in. But why ASVAB? Well, it's a game-changer, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. I want to give a shoutout to the Salesforce for Everyone podcast for highlighting the impact of ASVAB on career trajectories. It's low effort with high rewards, especially for high-stakes testing. Prepare, study, and you can open doors to a brighter future. We'll dive deep into this topic and explore why ASVAB is so important. Now, let's circle back to the world of mathematics. I teach math because it's the universal language. Whether you're a computer, an animal, or a human, math is something we all understand. In this episode, I'll explain why I consider it the most important subject. Plus, I'll share some valuable insights on how understanding math can help you plan for major purchases, investments, and taxes. So, get ready for a jam-packed episode, filled with personal updates, teaching insights, and a deep dive into the world of ASVAB and mathematics. Whether you're in the military or just a math enthusiast, this episode has something for everyone. Thanks for joining us on the ASVAB Domination Podcast, and let's get started!   #ASVABDomination #MilitarySuccess #ASVABPrep #NewBeginnings #PodcastLife #TeachingWithCompassion #MathMatters #CareerTrajectory #EducationMatters #FamilyFirst #MercedCA #VegasAdventures https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EPISODE-23-PODCAST.mp3

In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with Garrett Gallagher and his wife, Jaylynn, to dive into their incredible military journey. Join me, Mickey, your host and ASVAB course creator, as we explore the real stories behind our military heroes. Garrett, a familiar face to me as my bunk mate at basic training, has recently returned from a deployment as a 42A HR specialist. He's not just a soldier, but someone who has made a positive impact out there. We get a firsthand account of what his deployment was like, how he feels now that he's back, and his unique journey from the ASVAB to joining the Idaho National Guard at the age of 33. But we don't stop there. We also sit down with Jaylynn, who shares her experiences of being separated from her husband during his deployment. It's a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the sacrifices and challenges military families face. Tune in as we discuss valuable resources for military families and gain insights into the personal ASVAB journey of Garrett. Whether you're an aspiring military member, a veteran, or simply interested in the lives of those who serve, this episode has something for everyone. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support our military community. Join us on this journey of inspiration, resilience, and camaraderie on the ASVAB Domination Podcast.

Here we discuss Inner State Transfers (IST) for Army Guard and Reserves on the podcast, here are some key points we cover: 1. **What is IST:** Explain the concept of Inner State Transfers, which allow members of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve to transfer from one state to another while maintaining their military service. 2. **Eligibility and Requirements:** Discuss the eligibility criteria and requirements for IST, including factors like time in service, unit availability, and the specific process for initiating the transfer. 3. **Reasons for IST:** Explore common reasons why individuals consider IST, such as changes in residence, family reasons, career opportunities, or pers onal preferences. 4. **Process and Paperwork:** Walk your audience through the step-by-step process of initiating an IST, including the necessary paperwork, approvals, and timelines involved. 5. **Challenges and Considerations:** Highlight potential challenges or considerations that individuals should be aware of when contemplating an IST, such as differences in unit culture, training schedules, and administrative differences between states. 6. **Benefits of IST:** Discuss the benefits of IST, including the opportunity to continue serving in the National Guard or Reserve while accommodating personal or professional changes in one's life. 7. **Success Stories:** Share success stories of individuals who have gone through the IST process, showcasing how it benefited their military careers and personal lives. 8. **Resources and Support:** Mention the resources and support available to individuals interested in IST, including guidance from unit leadership and official Army websites. 9. **Impact on Education and Career:** Explain how IST can impact a servicemember's education and civilian career, including how it might affect their access to education benefits and employment opportunities. 10. **Tips for a Smooth Transition:** Provide tips and advice for a smooth transition during an IST, such as maintaining open communication with leadership, researching the new unit, and preparing for any administrative changes. Remember to balance both the formal and casual tone based on your audience's needs and whether you're discussing this for grant papers or marketing purposes. This information can be valuable for those considering Inner State Transfers in the Army Guard and Reserves. https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EPISODE-21-PODCAST.mp3

"Unlocking Education Benefits: ROTC, OCS, and SLRP Explained": --- **Episode Title:** Unlocking Education Benefits: ROTC, OCS, and SLRP Explained In this episode: - Discover the world of military education benefits, focusing on ROTC, OCS, and SLRP. - Understand the benefits and opportunities that ROTC offers for college students. - Demystify Officer Candidate School (OCS) and explore its unique advantages. - Dive into the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) and how it can help manage student loans. - Get insights on choosing the right path based on your goals and circumstances. Tune in to make informed decisions about your military journey and education benefits. https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EPISODE-20-PODCAST.mp3

In Episode 27, we jump into an inspiring conversation with Banning Sweatland, a dedicated Patrol Supervisor at the Jack County Sheriff's Office. With an impressive two decades of service in law enforcement and a background as a Marine, Banning takes us on a remarkable journey through his life, highlighting the experiences that shaped the resilient and accomplished man he is today. Banning's journey is one of profound depth, starting with his upbringing. Growing up, he attended a staggering 23 different schools, which in itself was a life lesson in adaptability. Central to his journey is the influence of his father, Keith Sweatland, who served as his mentor and laid the foundation for his eventual success. One pivotal aspect of Banning's life story is his adoption at birth, which set the stage for the challenges and triumphs that followed. He candidly shares his struggle with bullying during his middle school years and how it propelled him to learn how to fight, both metaphorically and literally. Banning's path to becoming a Marine was marked by hurdles, including difficulties with the ASVAB test. However, his unwavering determination and commitment to his goals led him to achieve what he set out to do, ultimately making his father incredibly proud. Furthermore, Banning reveals that his life experiences have led him to embark on the journey of writing his own book, a testament to the wisdom and resilience he has accumulated throughout his life. The first hour of this episode offers a captivating glimpse into Banning's life and serves as a prelude to what promises to be an insightful continuation in the next week's show. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by Banning Sweatland's journey of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. For more information and updates, you can find Banning on his LinkedIn page. This episode is one you'll want to tune in to from start to finish. #LawEnforcement #Resilience #Marine #podcast #developthepolice

  The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a standardized test used by the United States military to assess the aptitude and potential abilities of individuals seeking to join the armed forces. Here are some key things to know about the ASVAB: Purpose: The primary purpose of the ASVAB is to help military recruiters assess a candidate's suitability for various military occupations (MOS) and to determine which roles they might be best suited for based on their skills and abilities. Test Content: The ASVAB consists of multiple subtests that measure different aspects of cognitive abilities and knowledge. These subtests cover areas such as arithmetic reasoning, mathematics knowledge, verbal expression, paragraph comprehension, general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information. Scores: ASVAB scores are reported as standard scores and percentile scores. The standard scores are used by the military to determine eligibility for different military jobs. The percentile scores indicate how an individual's performance compares to other test takers. Composite Scores: The ASVAB also provides composite scores, such as the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score is derived from specific ASVAB subtests and is used to determine an individual's eligibility for enlistment in the military. Branch Requirements: Different branches of the military may have varying minimum score requirements for enlistment and specific job assignments. Some branches and positions may place more emphasis on certain subtests or scores than others. Study Resources: There are various study resources available to help individuals prepare for the ASVAB. These resources may include study guides, practice tests, and online tools provided by official military sources and commercial publishers. Test Administration: The ASVAB is administered at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) and other authorized testing centers. It can be taken by high school students as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program or by individuals seeking to enlist in the military. Importance of Preparation: While the ASVAB is not an IQ test and doesn't measure innate intelligence, preparation can significantly improve performance. Familiarizing yourself with the test format, content, and practicing problem-solving skills can lead to better results. Validity Period: ASVAB scores are generally valid for two years from the date of testing. If you decide to retake the test, the most recent scores will be used for enlistment purposes. Career Guidance: The ASVAB results provide valuable information about career options both within the military and beyond. Even if you don't pursue a military career, the skills and interests identified by the ASVAB can help guide your civilian career choices. Remember, the ASVAB is an important step for individuals considering military service, and understanding its structure, scoring, and implications can help you make informed decisions about your military career path.   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EPISODE-19-PODCAST.mp3 Be good to yourself, treat yourself as a learner. If you're looking to improve your Math Score, check out gamonaltutors.com for the ASVAB Crash Course for the Mathphobic.

This episode of the Female Veterans Podcast I am joined by a shipmate of mine, Pooja, who served with me at my command for a few years. Pooja was staff on the ward of the Naval Hospital and in the fleet. Pooja reflects on  her experiences of sexual harassment, assault, and unfair treatment in the military. She also discusses the challenges faced by veterans, including misdiagnosis and denial of medical benefits. She emphasizes the importance of sharing the unglamorous aspects of military service and the significance of forming strong connections with fellow veterans. In this conversation, Pooja is candid about transitioning to civilian life. She shares insights into the challenges faced within the military system, the importance of support for veterans, and the significance of understanding civilian politics.You do not want to miss this one! Big News: The Female Veterans Podcast is coming to YouTube! Like, Share and Subscribe! Go to www.thefemaleveteranspodcast.com to become a guest, or leave your email if you would like to keep in touch and receive the newsletter that is starting soon! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram: @thefemaleveteranspodcast. Please spread the word! Share! Some Key Points: 1. Pooja initially tried to fail the ASVAB but ended up scoring high enough to join the Navy at 17. 2. Both Pooja and I were surprised by the lax atmosphere of the hospital corpsman training compared to other branches of the military. 3. We  discuss their decision to choose Great Lakes as their next duty station in order to stay together with friends. 4. The combination of sexual harassment and a toxic relationship ultimately pushed her friend to attempt suicide. 5. Despite her negative experiences, the narrator was determined to complete her service but ultimately decided to leave and pursue her education. 6. The lasting impact of experiencing trauma and dealing with horrible leadership within the military. 7. After leaving the military, there was a big transition. Pooja worked in various roles including phlebotomy and tech support. 8. Career progression post-military: Pooja describes her stagnant career trajectory, working in phlebotomy, tech support, and customer service before deciding to pursue a new field in psychology.   9.  Burned bridges in the job market: Pooja discusses the competitive biotech industry in San Diego, mentioning the consequences of burning bridges and the impact it had on their job search. - "I had nobody watching me... I didn't always make the right choices because I didn't know, you know, I was so naive." - "We made this agreement that we were all gonna pick Great Lakes... Because we knew the rumor was nobody wanted to be at Great Lakes." 1. "We tried very hard to do something... I literally watched her change as a person... she like deteriorated... I practically begged her." 2. "If your immediate supervisor doesn't take action, you go above them... You go above your supervisor, you're targeted... Then you're a problem, you're trouble." 2. "That episode was the first one that I ever did where I actually read...I broke down crying so hard that I could not continue the episode." Note: The transcript contains multiple speakers, so it is not always clear who is speaking in each quote. 7. "I appreciate you guys for listening and sticking with me all these years... every story matters and it's important that we share them and that we support each other." Follow Pooja IG: @Lifewithpooj

In this compelling episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Aubrey Leon McDade Jr., a man who defied the odds and overcame the harshest of circumstances. Hailing from impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods in Fort Worth and Houston, Texas, Aubrey faced a daunting challenge: escaping a life of crime and violence while striving to be the first in his family to graduate high school. Join us as we hear firsthand from Aubrey about his life-changing encounter with divine intervention that led him to join the Marine Corps. With sheer determination and against all odds, he achieved the bare minimum to pass the ASVAB and embarked on a journey that would forever shape his destiny. Through candid and poignant storytelling, Aubrey takes us on his three deployments and harrowing experiences in Iraq, including a fateful day when his son was born, and he left for combat just hours later. But the true battle began when he returned home, struggling for years to cope with the haunting memories of Fallujah, Iraq. Discover the resilience and strength that Aubrey displayed during his service as a Marine Corps Drill Instructor, as he weathered personal challenges while molding the next generation of soldiers. Despite his pride and toughness, he found the courage to seek help and embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. This episode takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions as Aubrey shares how his wife became the anchor of his newfound peace, guiding him towards a genuinely happy and fulfilling life. We explore his role as the Program Director for LaDainian Tomlinson at the Tomlinson Center, where he imparts leadership skills and fosters a culture of excellence in Title 1 schools nationwide. Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming conversation as Aubrey Leon McDade Jr. opens up about his unwavering resilience, his triumph over trauma, and the strength he draws from his family as he continues to write the next empowering chapter of his life. This episode was edited by our amazing intern Jonah Richardson.

Master Chief Steve Drum discusses his journey from failing the ASVAB and serving in the Navy a few years prior to getting to BUDS. Then his 20+ year career in the Team, an instructor, a dive motivator at Great Lakes, and his current post-Navy career life.Check out this outstanding interview with a great teacher and trainer who can help you with everything from learning to operate in high-stress situations and setting goals focused on just getting tougher.  You can find Master Chief at the following links:Website - https://stephendrum.com/Social Media:  Instragram - https://www.instagram.com/stephen.drumFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/stephen.drum.967Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-drum-643695135

The recruiting process for the Air National Guard is distinct for a lot of different reasons, and sometimes that can get confusing. We brought on one of our friends, Guard Recruiter TSgt Anissa Testaverde! She is a TACP and EOD pro from the 147th Attack Wing!Peaches and TSgt Testaverde break everything down from the ASVAB to shipping out. If you have any questions, drop them below in the comments. Follow TSgt Testaverde on IG @tsgt_anissa_testaverde for all your AFSPECWAR recruiting information. Hopefully, you like this one and it starts some friendships in the comment section!  Thanks so much for following along with this crazy thing. We appreciate all of you! 00:00 Peaches Calls Himself Papa Bear- check out Cardomax.com (PROMO ONES READY)01:25 Get your gear from ATACLETE.com (PROMO- ONES READY)02:20 TSgt Anissa Testaverde Intro 08:00 - ASVAB scores13:00 - Contact a recruiter/processing MEPs24:30 - MEPS Waivers & Document Preparation27:30 - Job/unit selection post MEPS30:30 - Living Distance from Unit33:00 - Developers in the ANG35:30 - Age requirements 40:30 - Active Orders44:30 - AD to ANG (Palace Chase & Palace Front)53:30 - Initial Contact to Ship date55:45 - Characteristics 1:00:50 - Final Thoughts/Messaging/AdviceDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.#airnationalguard  #podcast #faq Collabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADYCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYOut of Regs Pomade - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY