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We first became aware of the story at the heart of this episode over three years ago. Details were scarce at the time, but we knew that heat casualties had been a major issue for units at Defener Pacific... except for one company that was completely unaffected. And as it turned out, that company had been doing afternoon physical training to deliberately prepare for the heat (plus leveraging H2F experts to optimize the training). Our guest for this episode was the commander of that company at the time, and he provides a ton of insight into how good training management left his company with zero heat casualties while the battalion experienced 45. MAJ Christian Wardynski is an Instructor of Economics in the Department of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point, which he also graduated from in 2014. After graduating Engineer BOLC, Chris served in the 54th BEB, 173rd IBCT in Vicenza, Italy as a Light Equipment PL, Sapper PL, and BN Air Officer. Most recently, he served as the Company Commander for Bravo Company, 37th Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from West Point, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago where he also served as a fellow at the Pearson Institute. Chris and his wife, Jackie, have four daughters.He also provided a bunch of clarifying notes that we'll share here:He said the DoD vs. VA alignment is a Principal-Agent Problem, but as he described it, it would probably fit the definition of a negative externality better - the DoD's decisions to "overuse"/ or under-rehabilitate soldiers impose uncompensated long-term healthcare costs on the VA (and thus the taxpayer); same for the current commander not considering the cost savings of proper rehabilitation/physical resiliency of soldiers for the next commander. Regardless, both principal-agent issue and externality issue apply. You can tell by this correction that he's a true econ instructor...For additional context on the heat acclimation they started in May 2021, they had Company STX the second week of June and he initially started reverse cycle PT to see if it'd help soldiers with performance during the STX event. They executed 9x ESB-style lanes focused on individual soldier and engineer tasks, and covered over 30 miles under load in 24 hours. As a bit of risk management for the event, he mandated that all soldiers had to eat at least the main meal of the MRE and a side, or three sides total if not eating the main meal, as well as the entire salt/electrolyte packet every four hours during the event. If they found any soldier who ate less than the required amount, it would result in a summarized article 15 (if there were no extenuating circumstances). It was on the TLs to decide if they needed to eat more frequently and if they wanted to eat on the move or not. Team leaders led their own teams movement through all the lanes and to each station. This provided a great opportunity for them to exercise some initiative and leadership. Surprisingly, zero heat casualties during this crucible event for the ~80 soldiers that completed it, despite a peak ~95 degree heat index in that timeframe. Regarding Defender Pacific, when he arrived to his company assembly area after the jump, his soldiers looked utterly unphased and appeared completely fresh. The BN TF, however, had about 45 heat casualties by that time. After the BN TF mission was complete, they had a 7 mi ruck to the training area where they'd rest overnight, and his soldiers handled the movement without any issue whatsoever. He did note that they did not have a very hard follow on mission, whereas most other companies in the BN TF had some pretty physically arduous movements/follow-on missions.

Marcia Franklin continues her conversation with Ken and Betty Rodgers about their documentary, "Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor," which chronicles the experiences of the member of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines in the Siege of Khe Sanh in Vietnam. She focuses on how the couple produced the film. She also talks with Steve Wiese, a veteran of Khe Sanh who is in the documentary. Originally aired: 11/08/2013

Madison Peele is an Assistant Sports Performance Coach at the University of Southern California. Peele joined the Trojans in 2022 where she works with the beach volleyball, women's tennis, women's water polo, women's cross country, and men's cross-country programs. Peele arrived at USC, after completing a Graduate Assistant position at Florida State University. She first began as a student intern coach in 2020 and before being promoted to a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach working with the Olympic sports. During her time as FSU she was also heavily involved on the sports science side of performance, serving as a graduate research assistant from one year in addition to working as a tactical strength coach with Florida State's ROTC program and Bravo Company's Cadets. She started her career as a student volunteer at East Carolina in 2019 and from there interned as a tactical strength coach at Fort Bragg assisting with the training for combat engineers, intelligence, combat support and the 1-7 air defense artillery Soldiers. Peele is active herself in and out of the weight room. She's lifts 3-4x a week trying out new exercises, methods, and programs, and runs 5-6x a week, trying to accomplish new challenges and goals she has set for herself, while balancing the rigors of the collegiate coaching schedule. She is an avid lifter and enjoys painting, surfing, and hanging out with her 2 dogs when she is not training in the weight room. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Marcia Franklin talks with Ken and Betty Rodgers, residents of Eagle, ID, who have produced a documentary called "Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor," about the 1968 siege of Khe Sanh in Vietnam. Ken Rodgers is a former Marine Lance Corporal and a veteran of Khe Sanh. He and his wife Betty are joined by Steve Wiese, a former Marine Corporal who is also a veteran of Khe Sanh and lives in California. Both Rodgers and Wiese were members of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, which fought at Khe Sanh in what would become the longest siege of the Vietnam War, and which would end in a stalemate. In the film Bravo!, Rodgers, Wiese and 13 other former Marines describe their experiences in combat and how those experiences have continued to affect their lives. Franklin asks the Rodgers' about why they wanted to produce the documentary and what they hope viewers will learn from it. Franklin also talks with Wiese about his experiences at Khe Sanh, and what has helped him overcome the traumas he experienced. Originally aired: 11/08/2013

//The Wire//2300Z January 30, 2025////PRIORITY////BLUF: COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT COLLIDES WITH ARMY HELICOPTER IN WASHINGTON D.C.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Washington D.C. - At approximately 9:00pm last night, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a VH-60M Blackhawk helicopter while on short final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Both aircraft collided catastrophically, with the debris field largely landing in the Potomac River southeast of the airport. Following the incident, an extremely large scale Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Incident was declared, leading to a large inter-agency rescue operation. Throughout the night, 28x fatalities were reportedly recovered from the involved aircraft. This official casualty figure is expected to rise as the manifest of the American Airlines flight indicated 64x souls onboard at the time of the incident, and 3x crew onboard the Blackhawk. So far, no survivors have been reported from either aircraft. AC: Due to water temperatures being at freezing levels, even if anyone did survive the initial violent collision it is extremely unlikely for anyone to have survived being immersed in water at these temperatures for any length of time.Regarding the manifest of the Blackhawk, few details have been released due to both the privacy considerations for the families, as well as security concerns. The VH-60M helicopter in question was a US Army helicopter from Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion operating out of Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir, VA. This airframe was operating under the callsign of "PAT25", functioning as one of the Priority Air Transport aircraft for VIPs throughout the National Capitol Region (NCR). Per the latest information released by authorities, no VIPs were onboard at the time of the incident as this was a training flight.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: At the moment, there are no indications of malign action regarding the collision of AA5342 and PAT25. So far all indications line up suggesting that not only was this a tragic accident, but that the potential for this exact scenario to happen has been many years in the making.Right now, one of the more overwhelming aspects of this accident is that of engagement farming, outrage-baiting, and the spread of generally false information. Or course, the question on everyone's mind is "How could this have happened?". Unfortunately, when it comes to Army aviation, especially within the National Capitol Region (NCR), this mishap is completely within the realm of possibility.Over the past few years, it also became popular for military aviation to fly without their transponders on, or perhaps more accurately, without using ADS-B transponder modes. In short, few military helicopters even have ADS-B, and those that do have been less inclined to use it. As much outrage abounds regarding this helicopter "flying dark" one must remember that most military aircraft do not have even have ADS-B transponders equipped, rather relying on different transponder modes to make their presence known to aircraft around them. As such, the absence of ADS-B data on public flight tracking websites does not automatically mean that the aircraft was "flying dark", they could have been using a different transponder mode that wouldn't show up on many public websites.Further concern has been expressed by various entities (to include the POTUS AND VPOTUS) regarding the cause of the collision. Rather unusually, both the President and Vice President have highlighted deficiencies among Air Traffic Control operators which may have lead to this incident. While many will take this as a crass and inappropriate response while families are still grieving, there may be more to the story than meets the eye, which requires the dropping of sugarcoating. For instance, closed-source mainstream media reporting has suggested that the

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

Tonight, on Wheel of Fortune, a Rocky Hill police officer will be competing for their Veteran's Day special. Will Jordan was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to share a little about his performance, and a hint about a funny moment he thinks has the potential to go viral. (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, a woman uses nail glue instead of eye drops, and a pickle popping influencer finds out she's allergic. (4:43)  Comedian Ayesheh Mae was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about her wedding, THIS weekend! While she was discussing the details, AJ distracted everyone with a joke about "clicky people." (9:48)  Ben Kesling, former US Marines Corps. infantry officer and author was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his book, "Bravo Company." (19:14)  Dayvon Smith was in studio with Chaz and AJ (and Laurie Hollander from Help Our Military Heroes,) to share some stories from his time in the military. Dayvon admits his first recruitment came while seeking weightloss, and a personal connection to someone killed during 9/11. (31:08) 

The events surrounding the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August '21 (and our overall strategy) have had a huge impact on the veteran community, both physically and mentally. So, this week we're sharing the words of our most insightful guests. We begin with Army veteran and DoD Intelligence Contractor Pete Turner. His interview was both an analysis of the situation he witnessed, and an indictment of the DoD's failed strategy. This is easily one of our favorite interviews and one listeners will remember for a long time. Next we examine the bonds made with Afghans with USMC (Ret.) Maj. Tom Schueman and discuss his book, “Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter”. It's the story of his interpreter Zak, and his harrowing escape before the country fell back into the hands of the Taliban.Finally Army paratrooper and combat veteran William Yeske's talks about his book, “Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley” which was one of the deadliest areas of operation. He recalls the harshness of war, but also shared a touching moment of validation he received after the book was published.More from Army veteran, Intelligence Expert Pete Turner:"Why our plan in Afghanistan failed"https://www.audacy.com/podcast/eye-on-veterans-10fe9/episodes/why-our-plan-failed-in-afghanistan-af213Pete Turner's podcast "The Break it Down Show"https://www.breakitdownshow.com/Maj. Tom Schueman's book, “Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter”https://www.harpercollins.com/products/always-faithful-thomas-schuemanzainullah-zaki?variant=40966079086626Army combat veteran Willaim Yeske's book "Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan"https://www.amazon.com/Damn-Valley-Airborne-Arghandab-Afghanistan/dp/1636243657 CBS Eye on VeteransPhil Briggs, Hostphil@connectingvets.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we dive into an incredible new book “Damn The Valley" by Army veteran and former paratrooper William Yeske. Like many books about the war in Afghanistan this one is a gritty, vivid look at what a deployment to the deadly Arghandab River Valley was really like for the enlisted troops on the ground.We begin with stories from Yeske's initial days in Basic Training and Airborne School, which include the humorous moments every vet can appreciate.Yeske skillfully combines personal memories of 82nd Airborne's 1st Platoon Bravo Company, known as "Two Fury" with the perspectives of his fellow soldiers. We hear detailed accounts of the fierce fighting in the Arghandab River Valley, the the heavy price paid by the men he served alongside and the questionable cultural practices among those they were sent to defend.He also shares a moment of validation he received after the book was published and the importance of staying connected with fellow veterans. Check out "Damn The Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan" here:https://damnthevalleybook.com/Find out more about William Yeske's marketing consulting services and No Limits Marketing Group here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamyeske/Connect with CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggsphil@connectingvets.comFollow@philbriggsvet@connectingvetsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During BUMBU FORGE 2024 at Fort McCoy, Wis., a CH-47 Chinook from Bravo Company, 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion, Nebraska Army National Guard, displayed exceptional coordination by transporting Air National Guard Airmen from the 264th Combat Communications Squadron, Peoria, Illinois, on June 10, 2024. This joint exercise highlighted the seamless collaboration between U.S. Army and Air National Guard units displaying such dedication and professionalism in their actions. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Bennett) (This video was electronically edited and ethically enhanced to emphasize the subject and does not misrepresent the subject or the original in any way.)

Mark is the founder of TaxWise Partners and a Tax Savings Architect. He brings over 20 years of successful business operation and high level consulting experience to the table for the clients and financial professionals he services. Mark employs the same discipline and tenacity in finding tax savings as he did serving his country as a former Marine Corp Sergeant in Bravo Company 4th Marine Division.  Semper Fi!  TaxWise Partners and its affiliate partners have helped thousands of individuals increase profit and permanently reduce their annual tax bill to enable them better grow their business and accelerate their wealth.

"Damn the Valley" is the mantra of every soldier from 2 Fury who fought in this infamous Taliban stronghold and is also the title of guest Will Yeske's memoir. Operating as the gateway to Kandahar, this area saw months of the fiercest combat—yielding a 52% casualty rate as coalition forces attempted to pacify this hotspot in 2009 and 2010. At one point, the entire prosthetics unit of Walter Reade Hospital was filled with men who had patrolled that deadly area, and yet it garnered little attention from government officials or the media.  Serving in the 1st platoon, Bravo Company, 2-508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 82nd Airborne, Will shares his dramatic and moving account with the aim of making us all aware of the price paid in blood and tears  when we deploy military forces overseas.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

Brent Downing is a Sergeants Major in the United States Marine Corps. He has done many things in his career, starting as an 0331 Machine Gunner in 1st battalion 4th Marines. Shortly after checking into the Battalion, Lance Corporal Downing was deployed to Kuwait and In March of 2003, crossed the line of departure into Iraq during the initial invasion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Corporal Downing would take part in several combat engagements fighting against the Iraqi army as well as their elite Republican Guard and Fedayeen forces from Al-Nasiriyah to Baghdad. In 2004 Lance Corporal Downing returned to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), serving as a machine gun squad leader. In August 2004, Lance Corporal Downing led a squad of machine gunners in an intense three day long battle against Muqtada Al-Sadr's Mahdi army in the Najaf cemetery. For his actions, Lance Corporal Downing was subsequently awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device and would later be promoted to the rank of Corporal. Following the return from a second combat tour in Iraq, Corporal Downing checked into Headquarters Battery, 11th Marines and served as the Substance Abuse Control Officer (SACO) for approximately one year. Before leaving active duty in June 2006, Corporal Downing would be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In January 2007, then Sergeant Downing checked into Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 23d Marines serving as the machine gun section leader. In April of 2008, Sergeant Downing was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 2011, Staff Sergeant Downing deployed with the battalion to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the Platoon Sergeant of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 23d Marines. While conducting combat operations in Afghanistan, 2nd Platoon was responsible for seizing over two tons of illegal narcotics from the Taliban during aerial interdiction missions and participated in several multi-battalion operations during the course of the deployment. Since that time he has Been in various leadership roles and training Marines. In June of 2022, after being selected to the rank of Sergeant Major, SgtMaj Downing was assigned as the Battalion Sergeant Major of 2d Battalion, 14th Marines, a HIMARS rocket Battalion located in Grand Prairie, Texas.

A conversation with author Will Yeske about his combat experience with 1st Platoon,  Bravo Company in Afghanistan and his new book Damn the Valley. "A riveting, unsparing, gritty, first-hand account of life in a great airborne unit that engaged in some of the toughest fighting in Afghanistan."—General David Petraeus, former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, former Commander of NATO/US Forces in Afghanistan and former Director of the CIA. “DAMN THE VALLEY” was a phrase regularly uttered by the men that spent any amount of time in the Arghandab River Valley during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009–2010. The valley has claimed bodies from the troops of Alexander the Great, the British Empire, and more recently, the Russian Army. Operating in the valley was like nothing the men could have envisaged, they called it the “meat grinder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Jason Lilley and other Recon Marines of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Recon Battalion were ambushed while moving on the dangerous roads around Fallujah, Iraq. The fight that ensued would end with bodies littering the battlefield after Lilley and the other Recondos fought back with devastating results.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.comJason's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/savageactual

Today's guest is United States Army veteran and author of the book Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan, Will Yeske/ The book presents stories from soldiers fighting in the Arghandab River Valley — which they called “the meat grinder” — during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009–2010.  The deployment had a 52% casualty rate.  Learn more at https://damnthevalleybook.com/Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original.  SPONSORS:  Change Agents is presented by Montana Knife Company. Use CODE "CHANGEAGENTS10" for 10% off your first order at ⁠https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/⁠ Four Branches Bourbon Please check their story out at fourbranches.com and pick up a bottle of their fine bourbon today. Use the code “IRONCLAD10” to get 10% off. MTNTOUGH Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtntough.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription.

“Damn the Valley” was written by Will Yeske and describes his deployment to the Arghandab River Valley in Afghanistan. The valley has seen its share of conflict. From Alexander the Great up to the Russians – and now Americans. To US troops it became known as “the meat grinder”.  Will was posted there with Bravo Company of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne.  During their time there, his unit suffered a 52% casualty rate. Damn the Valley has an interesting “origin” story.  Will was inspired to write it in response to another book by Ben Kesling titled “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath.”  Many of Will's comrades who saw conflict in that valley felt that Kesling's book fell short in telling the full story of their deployment. Kelsing was supportive of Will undertaking the project. Damn the Valley does an excellent job of communicating the hardships of being stationed in such a remote location over and above the combat. This includes basic issues like staying clean. Sometimes patrols would even be routed through shallow rivers just so the soldiers could rinse off. In addition to the Taliban, wild life like mountain lions and bears also posed a threat. Will gives credit to our opponents in that valley. He says they were very shrewd about adapting their tactics, including “assembly” line methods of planting improvised explosive devices that took advantage of the US troops' strict rules of engagement.  Helmand province was considered the “silicon valley” of IED manufacturing. Readers will get a firsthand accounting of the “fog of war”, the brutality of this conflict and the second order effects upon those who fought there.  Will says that he experienced real struggles upon returning to civilian life and for a while engaged in high risk behaviors to address the “numbness”. TAKEAWAY:  “If any Freedom was won, it was providing sleep and security to those who had never had it before”

The gang is all back together, well almost. We crawl through the trenches of the VPR season premiere from Newport Beach to West Hollywood. Bravo Company: your tour of duty starts now.  @vprnow @rebeccaleib @thejasonhorton

On this episode, Derek sits with William Yeske.  William is a former member of the US Army, who has written a book about his combat experience in the deadly Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, called, "Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan".  The book has been incredibly well received and paints a very accurate picture of the trials and struggles the soldiers went through while conducting combat operations in that region.  William will be discussing his own life, his journey through the Arghandab River Valley and what led him to write this courageous memoir.Website: https://damnthevalleybook.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damnthevalleybookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damnthevalleybook/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WYeskeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamyeske/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@damnthevalleybookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@damnthevalleybookSPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

The MisFitNation Show welcomes US Marine Corps Veteran, David Willis. David's journey through the Marine Corps from 1997 to 2004 is nothing short of awe-inspiring. As an infantryman (MOS 0311), he underwent rigorous training at Parris Island, before being stationed with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, Golf Company. His service with 2/8 took him on numerous deployments to diverse locations including Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Okinawa, South Korea, Greece, and even cold-weather training in Bridgeport, California. Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to duty, he extended his service to join the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Bravo Company, resulting in a deployment to the Mediterranean with stops in Spain, Italy, Malta, Africa, and other ports. Since leaving the Marines in 2004, David's life has taken a new direction. He built a family, finding joy in being a father to two beautiful daughters. Transitioning into the telecommunications industry, he's been dedicated to this field since 2006, currently working for AT&T. David's passion for aiding veterans shines through his involvement with various organizations. He co-founded the Communications Workers of America Local 3310 veterans committee, leading initiatives like "Operation Victory," which rebuilt homes for homeless veterans. Serving as president for the state of Kentucky for AT&T Veterans, a chapter of a national 501(c)(3), he and fellow veteran Gene Spear conceptualized a tiny home community for homeless veterans. In addition to this, David hosts the HomeFront Sitrep podcast, where he brings in 501(c)(3) organizations and veteran-owned businesses from around the country. Together, they share stories of giving back to their communities and fellow veterans. Don't miss this live stream on November 7th at 7 PM CST, streaming on all The MisFitNation social media platforms and YouTube @The_MisFitNation. Join us for an enlightening conversation with a true hero, as we delve into David's remarkable journey from a dedicated Marine to a tireless advocate for veterans and their well-being. #VeteranAdvocacy #MarineCorpsJourney #AdvocateForVeterans #MilitaryService #MisFitNationHeroes #VeteranStories #USMCVeteran #MarineCorpsJourney #MilitaryService #InfantryLife #GlobalDeployments #VeteranSuccessStory #FamilyMan #TelecommunicationsExpert #CommunityService #VeteransSupport #TinyHomeInitiative #HomeFrontSitrep #VeteransPodcast#VolunteerWork #MilitaryTransition #LeadershipInAction #ServiceAboveSelf #InspiringVeterans #MakingADifference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the twenty-ninth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guest has been the only one to pull a “hat trick” or three successful returns to the podcast, the Platoon Sergeant in 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (2-505th PIR), 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, SFC Tyler Manship also known as Muldoon 07. (His other episodes are eleven and twenty-six.)   In this episode we heavily focus on conducting effective offensive operations at the platoon and company echelons. One important aspect of large-scale combat operations is the incorporation of minor defensive operations into deliberate offensive operations and vice-versa. In the offense, this includes establishing hasty defensive positions of recently acquired key terrain and hunter-killer teams or small-kill teams that employ anti-armor weapons or sniper weapons systems in micro-ambushes.   Combined arms maneuver with appropriate sustainment assets and enablers across multiple domains rules the battlefield even in the 21st century. For the platoon this entails executing the basics, small unit tactics, violently and through discipline initiative and creativity employing enablers or technology to be force multipliers. (Such as using small unmanned aerial systems to spot and adjust indirect fire from an Mk-19 40mm automatic grenade launcher onto enemy positions.)   A common point of friction at the JRTC, is how units transition from one operation to another and avoid what is colloquially called “avoiding the valleys of death” that is so often the result of poor transitions. Remember, transitions mark a change of focus in an operation, which can be planned or unplanned as well as mark the conclusion of one operation or a setback of another. Effective transitions require planning and preparation well before their execution, so the platoon can maintain the momentum and initiative against the enemy. A proven best practice is the rehearsal of critical transitions, such as the transition from the defense to the offense. Risks increase during transitions, so commanders establish clear conditions for their execution. At platoon level this is done through the rehearsal of battle drills and immediate action drills, which mitigates some of the risk higher echelons face during transitions.   Part of S03 “Lightfighter Lessons” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please checkout our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

"DAMN THE VALLEY" was a phrase regulary uttered by the men that spent any amount of tme in the Arghandab River Valley during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009-2010." The above blurb comes from a press release for a new book, "Damn the Valley," by first-time author Will Yeske, an 11-year combat veteran who participated in the mission that received little attention from the media and remains largely unacknowledged by the US Government. Already receiving advanced praise from, among others, General David Patraeus, "Damn the Valley" will be available on October 31st.  Connecticut-born, Will now lives in Bel Air with his wife, an Air Force veteran and native of Harford County.  In search of a more stable life for this young famiy, Will decided to leave the military in 2018 and now runs No Limits Marketing Group (NLMG) and is finishing up a degree at Columbia University.  A self-professed "non-writer," Will's motivation for writing "Damn the Valley" was his desire to tell the authenic stories of the men with whom he served on a mission that suffered a 52% casualty rate.  Learn more about "Damn the Valley"damnthevalleybook.comdamnthevalleybook on Facebookdamnthevalley on Xdamn the valley on AmazonSupport the showPlease visit our sponsor. Your Pet AuPairMention the Mainstreet Podcast and receive 10% off your first invoice with Your Pet AuPair. Please consider supporting The Mainstreet PodcastPatreonBuy Me A CoffeeMainstreet on the web and social mediaWebsiteFacebookTwitterInterested in sponsoring Mainstreet or have guest suggestions, please email us at: info@themainstreetpodcast.com

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the twenty-sixth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guest is a repeat offender from episode eleven, the Platoon Sergeant in 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (2-505th PIR), 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, SFC Tyler Manship, also known as Muldoon 07.   The 505th PIR has the honor of being one of the oldest airborne units in the U.S. military as they were activated in July 1942 during World War II and earned four of its five combat jumps during the fierce fighting of WWII. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “Panther” with 2nd BN having the call-sign of “Task Force-2 Panther” and the motto of “H-Minus.” (Third Platoon having the call-sign of “Muldoon.”)   In this episode we discuss various nuances of planning and executing joint forcible entry operations through vertical envelopment. Leaders must be very deliberate in their planning of soldier load and the inclusion of mission essential equipment when compared against the commander's intent and your troops-to-task. The age-old adage, “ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain,” rings true for the modern lightfighter as it did in ages past.   This episode also heavily focuses on conducting effective defensive operations at the platoon and company echelons. One important aspect of large-scale combat operations is the incorporation of minor offensive operations into deliberate defensive operations and vice-versa. In the defense, this includes conducting reconnaissance and surveillance patrols while during the offense, hasty defensive positions should be dug with critical weapon systems overlooking key pieces of terrain.   Platoons must be prepared emphasis to self-sustain and fully embrace the “no one is coming to save you” mentality. (“The Last Tactical Kilometer.”) An underlying theme that applies to every warfighting function (WfF) is you must master the fundamentals before you can attempt the master skillsets and this applies at echelon.   Part of S03 “Lightfighter Lessons” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please checkout our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Episode page with transcript, video, and more My guest for Episode #224 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Mark Myers. Mark is the founder of Peak Profit Solutions and a Tax Savings Architect. He brings over 20 years of successful business operation and high-level consulting experience to the clients and financial professionals he services. Mark employs the same discipline and tenacity in finding tax savings as he did serving his country as a former Marine Corps Sergeant in Bravo Company 4th Marine Division. In this episode, Mark shares his favorite mistake story from a previous business, where he was “overconfident” — not getting mentors or help when working in the high-end health club industry. Why did he vow to never repeat this mistake? What does he do differently now? We also discuss leadership lessons from the Marine Corps. We dive deeply into the world of tax strategies, including what are “red flags” of “unscrupulous” approaches? What mistakes are made when trying to understand or apply United States tax laws to a business? Mark Myers Was Overconfident & Didn't Have a Mentor; Vowed Not to Repeat That Mistake posted on AUGUST 19, 2023FILED UNDER: MY FAVORITE MISTAKETAGGED WITH: CEO, COACH, ENTREPRENEUR, MENTORING, MISTAKES Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #224 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Mark Myers. Mark is the founder of Peak Profit Solutions and a Tax Savings Architect. He brings over 20 years of successful business operation and high-level consulting experience to the clients and financial professionals he services. Mark employs the same discipline and tenacity in finding tax savings as he did serving his country as a former Marine Corps Sergeant in Bravo Company 4th Marine Division. In this episode, Mark shares his favorite mistake story from a previous business, where he was “overconfident” — not getting mentors or help when working in the high-end health club industry. Why did he vow to never repeat this mistake? What does he do differently now? We also discuss leadership lessons from the Marine Corps. We dive deeply into the world of tax strategies, including what are “red flags” of “unscrupulous” approaches? What mistakes are made when trying to understand or apply United States tax laws to a business? Questions and Topics: What mentor or help did you look for or bring in? Thought he was indestructible Guarding against overconfidence now?  Tell us more about Peak Profit Solutions – why start advising business owners this way? Why this focus and this interest?  You are not a CPA but working with them and financial advisors?  Compliance questions for advisors vs. tax law? Tax efficiency or minimizing taxes without anything that's illegal? What's a red flag of “unscrupulous”? Black and white — IRS interpretation of that law? What questions should we ask an accountant to see if they are a good fit? Book a free consultation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/favorite-mistake/support

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Chris May former Australian Army Armoured Corps crewman of the ASLAV and Bushmaster PMV. Chris joined the army at the age of 17 with his first posting was to Brisbane to C Squadron, 2nd 14th Light Horse Regiment ( Queensland Mounted Infantry). Chris's brother Scott was already posted there as he had joined in mid ‘05. He then posted to B Squadron 3rd / 4th Cavalry Regiment in Townsville in 2009 and was immediately attached to Bravo Company on Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force 2 (MRTF2) Afghanistan with 1 RAR Battle Group. He deployed again in 2011 whilst still at B 3/4, this time with the Mentoring Task Force 3 (MTF3) as part of the 2 RAR battle group Afghanistan. In September 23rd, 2011 the PMV Chris was commanding struck an IED which resulted in destroying the vehicle and both the driver and Chris were wounded in action with both escaping serious injury. Listen in for more Let's GO!Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Marcia Franklin continues her conversation with Ken and Betty Rodgers about their documentary, "Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor," which chronicles the experiences of the member of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines in the Siege of Khe Sanh in Vietnam. She focuses on how the couple produced the film. She also talks with Steve Wiese, a veteran of Khe Sanh who is in the documentary.

Marcia Franklin talks with Ken and Betty Rodgers, residents of Eagle, ID, who have produced a documentary called "Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor," about the 1968 siege of Khe Sanh in Vietnam. Ken Rodgers is a former Marine Lance Corporal and a veteran of Khe Sanh. He and his wife Betty are joined by Steve Wiese, a former Marine Corporal who is also a veteran of Khe Sanh and lives in California. Both Rodgers and Wiese were members of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, which fought at Khe Sanh in what would become the longest siege of the Vietnam War, and which would end in a stalemate. In the film Bravo!, Rodgers, Wiese and 13 other former Marines describe their experiences in combat and how those experiences have continued to affect their lives. Franklin asks the Rodgers' about why they wanted to produce the documentary and what they hope viewers will learn from it. Franklin also talks with Wiese about his experiences at Khe Sanh, and what has helped him overcome the traumas he experienced. Originally aired: 11/08/2013

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Jake McCormack enlisted into the delayed entry program of the United States Marine Corps in 2002 and shipped to MCRD San Diego in 2003. He graduated recruit training and reported to Assault Amphibian School Battalion, for training as an Amphibious Assault vehicle operator. Upon graduation, he received orders to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for service with Bravo Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion. In April 2005, he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with Regimental Combat Team 5, Team Gator. In 2006, he re-deployed back to Camp Fallujah in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon return to the States, Jake served as an instructor at the Assault Amphibian School and graduated Resident Professional Military Education, Martial Arts Instructor Course, and Amphibian Unit Leader Course. He was also submitted, and subsequently selected, for Meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant. His next assignment would take him to Dallas, Texas, where he served as both a canvassing recruiter and Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of 2 different recruiting stations in the Dallas area. Upon completion of his tour of recruiting duty, he would receive orders to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. While serving at multiple units aboard the Air Station, Jake was selected again for promotion to his current rank of Gunnery Sergeant. His final set of orders would take him to Kansas City, Mo to serve on the Inspector-Instructor staff for a Reserve unit. During his time in Kansas City, Jake took charge as the coordinator for the Toys for Tots campaign of the greater Kansas City area for 2019 and 2020. He directly coordinated the efforts of over 600 volunteers and more than 500 local non-profits to raise and collect a combined total of over $1.5 million dollars of monetary and toy donations that were distributed to more than 75,000 local children. In addition to this, Jake has served as a veteran Ambassador for the Boot Campaign, a nationally recognized veteran's non-profit that supports programs to assist in health and wellness of our returning veterans. He has traveled all over the country speaking about the issues veterans face after returning home from deployments, as well as his own personal story dealing with the aftermath of combat. He is deeply passionate about people and developing capable leaders that understand the burden of leadership as well as the responsibilities that go with it. He is a staunch believer that no other element of success is as critical as the ability to take care of your people, and to inspire them to do great things. Over the course of his career, Jake has received 5 Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals, one with Combat distinguishing device for valor, a Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct medal with silver star (sixth award), and numerous unit awards. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife of 15 years and his 14-year-old son, pursuing most any outdoor activities. They also share their home with 6 dogs and 4 cats.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the eleventh episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guest is the Platoon Sergeant in 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (2-505th PIR), 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, SFC Tyler Manship. The 505th PIR has the honor of being one of the oldest airborne units in the U.S. military as they were activated in July 1942 during World War II and earned four of its five combat jumps during the fierce fighting of WWII. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “Panther” with 2nd BN having the call-sign of “Task Force-2 Panther” and the motto of “H-Minus.”   For the rotation in question, Panther Brigade supported the rotation by providing augmentation leaders and Soldiers to assist as both Observer-Coach-Trainers (OCTs) and Opposing Force (OPFOR) personnel.   In this episode they discuss the importance of rigorous, realistic, and relevant training, whether it's Ranger School for the individual or collectively at the JRTC as the Rotational Training Unit. The importance of these type of training events cannot be overstated as it builds the foundation for our warfighters through arduous trials that cultivate character and humility while providing leaders expertise as well as a shared experience basis. This process gives both the leader and subordinate confidence in themselves, their leadership, and the organization in general. They additionally delve into leader development with an emphasis on the Non-Commissioned Officer side-of-the-house. NCOs must be able to not only understand doctrine but be able to utilize it. Platoons must be prepared to self-sustain and fully embrace the “no one is coming to save you” mentality. (“The Last Tactical Kilometer.”) An underlying theme that applies to every warfighting function (WfF) is you must master the fundamentals before you can attempt the master skillsets and this applies at echelon.   Part of S03 “Lightfighter Lessons” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please checkout our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.

Army Sergeant Majors strive to do their best to provide Soldiers with what they need to complete the mission. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what a group of Sergeant Majors are doing to make a difference. Includes sound bites from Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, Combined Joint Task Force 101, Command Sgt. Maj., Staff Sgt. Mary Crawford, Bravo Company, 436, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault.

The ground support equipment mechanics under Bravo Company, 801st Brigade Support Battalion pulled in all of their equipment for full service and maintenance. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers caught up with these mechanics at Forward Operating Base Sharana to learn more about their job. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. David Preston, 801st Battalion commander, Pvt. Michael Boen, All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, Spc. Danica Armstrong, Fork Lift Operator, and Spc. Ryan Gehringer, All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

 This episode features Wall Street Journal Correspondent Ben Kesling, Wabash class of 2002, discussing his unexpected trajectory after Wabash, a journalist's duty, gaining the trust of the members of Bravo Company, and the story that followed. (Episode 336).

In Bravo Company, journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling tells the story of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of the men of one unit, part of a combat-hardened parachute infantry regiment in the 82nd Airborne Division. A decade ago, the soldiers of Bravo Company deployed to Afghanistan for a tour in Kandahar's notorious Arghandab Valley. By the time they made it home, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more had lost limbs, and an astonishing half of the company had Purple Hearts.In the decade since, two of the soldiers have died by suicide, more than a dozen have tried, and others admit they've considered it. Declared at "extraordinary risk" by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Bravo Company was chosen as test subjects for a new approach to the veteran crisis, focusing less on isolated individuals and more on the group.Written with an insider's eye and ear, and drawing on extensive interviews and original reporting, Bravo Company follows the men from their initial enlistment and training, through their deployment and a major shift in their mission, and then on to what has happened in the decade since; as they returned to combat in other units or moved on with their lives as civilians, or struggled to. This is a powerful, insightful, and memorable account of a war that didn't end for these soldiers just because Bravo Company came home

In Bravo Company, journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling tells the story of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of the men of one unit, part of a combat-hardened parachute infantry regiment in the 82nd Airborne Division. A decade ago, the soldiers of Bravo Company deployed to Afghanistan for a tour in Kandahar's notorious Arghandab Valley. By the time they made it home, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more had lost limbs, and an astonishing half of the company had Purple Hearts.In the decade since, two of the soldiers have died by suicide, more than a dozen have tried, and others admit they've considered it. Declared at "extraordinary risk" by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Bravo Company was chosen as test subjects for a new approach to the veteran crisis, focusing less on isolated individuals and more on the group.Written with an insider's eye and ear, and drawing on extensive interviews and original reporting, Bravo Company follows the men from their initial enlistment and training, through their deployment and a major shift in their mission, and then on to what has happened in the decade since; as they returned to combat in other units or moved on with their lives as civilians, or struggled to. This is a powerful, insightful, and memorable account of a war that didn't end for these soldiers just because Bravo Company came home

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Today's guest is Kelsey Jang, who is an Army Company Commander, CrossFit athlete, and rugby player. I asked her onto the show because she's stepping into the world of real estate investing in a way that is both simple and relatable. In this episode, I have her to share her experience with buying her first rental property (priced at $110K with 10% down), in order to provide you with an example for how she got started. As you all know, I talk about real estate a lot—because I own residential rental properties, an AirBnb property, and a variety of commercial real estate, including multi-family, industrial, and self storage assets—but I want to feature her story because she's just getting started—which is probably were a lot of you are at. As brief background on Kelsey, she's also an elite rugby player, she's a talented CrossFit athlete and coach, and she was commissioned into the Army as an Engineer Officer and is currently serving as the Company Commander of Bravo Company, 249th Engineer Battalion at Fort Bragg, NC. She has a Civil Engineering degree from West Point and a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the University of Louisville. She also completed Sapper School and has her Sapper tab. You're going to learn a lot from her today, especially if you're looking to become a real estate investor and don't know where to start. So, Kelsey, welcome to the show! Resources Mentioned: The Essential Guide to Buying a Home With a VA Loan - https://cadehildreth.com/va-loan/ How Much Money Do You Need to Invest in Real Estate? - https://cadehildreth.com/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-invest-in-real-estate/ Definitions: BAH = Basic Housing Allowance Cash-Out Refinance = Replacing your existing mortgage with one that allows you to withdraw equity from a property that you own. VA Loan = A loan program allowing past and present military service members to buy a house with no money down, using a loan is backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. About the "What You Should Have Been Taught" Podcast: As an LGBTQ+ entrepreneur, real estate investor, and former USA Rugby Player, Cade will teach you what your parents and teachers should have taught you, but didn't know themselves. To connect with Cade, visit: Website: CadeHildreth.com (2 Million+ Views Per Year) Instagram: @CadeHildreth (33K+ Followers) Facebook: @CadeHildreth (27K+ Followers) Pinterest: Pinterest.com/CadeHildreth (165K+ Monthly Viewers) Twitter: @CadeHildreth (3K+ Followers) TikTok: @CadeHildreth (114K+ Followers)

On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”.It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar's notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it.Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.  

MAJ John Burns talks about the evolution of Ghost Team at the National Training Center in California and why it matters for the future training of Civil Affairs forces. MAJ Burns is the Senior Civil-Military Operations Trainer and Operations Officer for Ghost Team at the National Training Center. MAJ Burns previous Civil Affairs assignments include serving as the G9 for the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Fort Hood, TX, Commander of E Company, 83rd Civil Affairs BN, CMOC Chief for E Company, 83rd Civil Affairs BN, Team Chief for CAT 723, Bravo Company, 97th Civil Affairs BN, and Assistant Operations Officer for the 92nd Civil Affairs BN. MAJ Burns' Civil Affairs Deployments include Civil-Military Support Element Cambodia and supporting US Pacific Fleet in Pacific Partnership 2017 and 2018. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Kesling's new book, “Bravo Company,” tells the story of one Army regiment's deployment to Afghanistan and their struggles on their return home. Bravo Company was a group of paratroopers who experienced a large number of deaths, lost limbs and other injuries while serving in 2009 and 2010. Kesling, who served in combat zones as a Marine in Iraq Afghanistan, explores veterans' complicated experiences with deployments, combat, and healing. As we approach Veteran's Day, we discuss the harsh realities and aftermath of the War On Terror and what it means to serve your country. Guests: Ben Kesling, Midwest correspondent, Wall Street Journal; author, "Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and its Aftermath"

Midterm Election Day coverage, including last-minute voting tips from the California Voter Foundation. Understanding the untapped power of the Latino vote. Author of the new book “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and its Aftermath.” Election Day

On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”.It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar's notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it.Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: a navy sailor was machine gun goofin and now he's probably gonna get a few decades to think about his decisions. Round 2: A chicken gun. We are gonna talk about a chicken gun. Round 3: WW1 obviously would have been terrible to fight in, but there was one special ship that would have and did improve morale to an incredible degree. Round 4: Kate interviews BEN KESLING, a Marine Corps vet & journalist with the Wall Street Journal who followed the stories of 82nd Airborne's Bravo Company for more than a decade. SUPPORT THE SHOW! WhistlePig - Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WPZBT or at a local retailer. Betterhelp - Zero Blog Thirty is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to https://barstool.link/BetterHelpZBT to get 10% off your first monthYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

Marine and Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Kesling tells the story of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of the men of Bravo Company of the 82nd Airborne Division. By the time they made it home, three soldiers were KIA, two dozen lost limbs, and half of the company was awarded the Purple Heart. Ten years later, Ben catches up with the men to unravel the impact of the war on their lives. He talks to host Jim Fausone about the purposes and messages packed into this unique look at a warrior company.

Understanding war and the never-ending effects it has on veterans coming home from it is what this week's Team Never Quit Podcast guest, Ben Kesling, lives to convey. After having joined and served in the Marine Corps as an officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, Ben went back to school to become a journalist and put his war experience to use reporting for the Wall Street Journal as a foreign and combat correspondent. Because of his experiences, Ben has a unique perspective on the effects of war and spends his time focusing on veteran n affairs and domestic security issues. Ben also authored the book, Bravo Company, telling the inside story of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of the men of one particular unit, whose war didn't end for those soldiers when they came home. Bravo Company follows the men from their initial enlistment and training, through their deployment, and on to what has happened to them in the decade since. An interesting side note: Ben Kesling is a two-day Jeopardy! champion. In this episode you will hear: To know that you're talking to someone who's been there and understands what you're dealing with opens up a whole world. Being in Iraq and Afghanistan helped me immensely because I was able to see those things and understand what soldiers were dealing with. In my book, Bravo Company, I wanted to tell their story. I didn't want to tell my story. When you go to the VA, you're treated as an individual, and we almost forget that we were part of a unit. The reunion that Bravo Company did brought them all together to remind them that they are members of a team. Strength to the group brings strength to the individuals. One thing we can do for each other is to have graciousness and empathy. We all carry the same weight, though some are more publicly known. There's the trauma we go through just by living our lives. [Melanie]: That's why we started Team Never Quit. It's persevering through hard times. No man is an island. We're not doing this on our own. You need people around you who love and care for you and to call you out on your bullshit. A burden is not a curse. It's what life gives you. It can be a curse and a blessing. Anytime we try to do something by ourselves, we must remember we're members of a team. [Marcus]: The irony of life: Some people will have a skillset that you won't possess. Thru my book, I hope that people who have never served can understand what it's like to be in combat.

In this episodes, we discuss: *Bravo Company's deployment with the 24th MEU prior to heading to HKIA *Its training and preparation for the HKIA NEO *The company's reaction to hearing it would go to HKIA *Nick's understanding of the situation on the ground before arriving at HKIA *Bravo Company's first day at HKIA *Its role in clearing the airfield of civilians *The enemy fire 1/8 received *Nick's reaction to learning that the Taliban would assist in the evacuation *Bravo Company's experience manning the North Gate *The role of trust and intent in Bravo's efforts at HKIA *What the company was doing on 20-22 August *The enemy threat at HKIA *Bravo's operations on 26 August, the day of the Abbey Gate bombing *Bravo's operations between 26 August and its departure from HKIA *What Nick observed in himself and his Marines in the aftermath of the mission *His advice to future leaders whose unit members have gone through something as horrific as the HKIA mission *Nick's homecoming to Camp Lejeune *The friendly nation forces Bravo served alongside at HKIA *The US Army elements Bravo worked with *Bravo's interactions with the State Department at HKIA *The role of outside entities requesting special evacuations of personnel at HKIA *Bravo's interactions with the MEU's Female Search Team *The roles of discipline and exhaustion during the evacuation *Those actions of Bravo Company that make Nick proudest *The one thing Nick would like Marines and other service members to know about what Bravo Company did at HKIA Links US Central Command's "Findings and Recommendations—Attack Against U.S. Forces Conducting NEO at Hamid Karzai International Airport on 26 August 2021" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

This is a truly inspiring story of a US Special Forces soldier who was medically retired after stepping on an IED, and his incredible return to active duty. Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ryan Hendrickson is a brave, determined, and courageous soldier shares this his story of courage, determination and honor. As a Green Beret clearing the way for his twelve-man team while conducting combat operations against the Taliban. He is the "tip of the spear," who ensures that the route taken by American and Afghan troops are free of improvised explosive devices. While on mission in 2010 and knowing that he was in "uncleared" territory, Ryan stepped on an IED. It resulted in a devastating injury to his right leg. After undergoing dozens of reconstructive surgeries and a painful rehabilitation, he was medically retired but fought to return to active duty. Despite all the adds Ryan passed a series of crucial physical tests was able to rejoin the Green Berets within a year and physically perform his duties, redeploying to Afghanistan in March 2012. In 2016, he volunteered to return to Afghanistan with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. During a firefight with the Taliban, he risked his life under heavy enemy fire to rescue three Afghan soldiers cut off from friendly forces and return the bodies of two dead Afghan soldiers under the ethos that "no one gets left behind." For his heroic efforts on the battlefield, SFC Ryan Hendrickson was awarded a Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for valor. Additionally, he also received 4 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal with Valor. In the second part of the interview Mr. Hendrickson speaks about spending over two months in Ukraine which has been fighting a full scale Russian invasion. He worked as a volunteer delivering humanitarian aid to the newly liberated by the Ukrainian troops areas and risking his life to make a difference in the lives of so many people! This two-part interview is an absolute must to watch! Thank you for your great service, Sergeant First Class Ryan Hendrickson! #RyanHendrickson #TipOfTheSpear #StandWithUkraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a2j5XviH5Y --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

This is a truly inspiring story of a US Special Forces soldier who was medically retired after stepping on an IED, and his incredible return to active duty. Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ryan Hendrickson is a brave, determined, and courageous soldier shares this his story of courage, determination and honor. As a Green Beret clearing the way for his twelve-man team while conducting combat operations against the Taliban. He is the "tip of the spear," who ensures that the route taken by American and Afghan troops are free of improvised explosive devices. While on mission in 2010 and knowing that he was in "uncleared" territory, Ryan stepped on an IED. It resulted in a devastating injury to his right leg. After undergoing dozens of reconstructive surgeries and a painful rehabilitation, he was medically retired but fought to return to active duty. Despite all the adds Ryan passed a series of crucial physical tests was able to rejoin the Green Berets within a year and physically perform his duties, redeploying to Afghanistan in March 2012. In 2016, he volunteered to return to Afghanistan with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. During a firefight with the Taliban, he risked his life under heavy enemy fire to rescue three Afghan soldiers cut off from friendly forces and return the bodies of two dead Afghan soldiers under the ethos that "no one gets left behind." For his heroic efforts on the battlefield, SFC Ryan Hendrickson was awarded a Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for valor. Additionally, he also received 4 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal with Valor. In the second part of the interview Mr. Hendrickson speaks about spending over two months in Ukraine which has been fighting a full scale Russian invasion. He worked as a volunteer delivering humanitarian aid to the newly liberated by the Ukrainian troops areas and risking his life to make a difference in the lives of so many people! This two-part interview is an absolute must to watch! Thank you for your great service, Sergeant First Class Ryan Hendrickson! With Gene Panasenko on STRAIGHT & UNFILTERED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfKoEKoPrG4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

On National Vietnam Veterans Day one of our favorite Veterans joins the program — Ken Rodgers. Ken served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment during the epic battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam during 1968.  He and his wife Betty have made two documentaries in the last ten years: “Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon […]