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Summary Gary Banford, a former British Royal Marine and Sergeant Major of the SBS unit, shares his experience in the special forces and the selection process. He discusses the discreet nature of the SBS and the challenges they face. He also talks about the importance of mindset and determination in completing the selection process. Gary reflects on his deployments and the relentless cycle of operations after 9/11. Garry Banford discusses the challenges of military life and the transition to civilian entrepreneurship. He highlights the relentless cycle of operations and deployments in the military, as well as the burden placed on special operations forces. Garry also shares his decision to leave the military and start a coaching and mentoring business, focusing on mindset and resilience. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and sharing experiences in both the military and business world. Garry also discusses the struggle of self-promotion as an entrepreneur and the value of having a business partner with complementary skills. In this conversation, Garry Banford discusses the importance of self-awareness and effective communication in leadership. He emphasizes the need for leaders to recognize their weaknesses and seek help when necessary. Garry also highlights the value of creating psychological safety within teams and the benefits of debriefing and after-action reviews. He shares his experiences working with senior leaders and the importance of building a community where leaders can learn from and support each other. Garry's goal for the next five years is to maintain a balance between his work and family life while continuing to make a positive impact through coaching and community building. Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vet Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Join us here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter/⁠ Episodes also available on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. https://linktr.ee/harder_not_smarter Garry's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-banford-640286111/ https://www.duratusuk.com/ https://www.duratusuk.com/coach-profile/garry-banford Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gary Banford and the SBS 03:02 Joining the Military and Special Forces 11:24 The Foundation of Basic Skills and Determination 25:43 Intense and Relentless Deployments in Special Forces 31:11 The Challenges of Military Life and Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 36:37 The Decision to Leave the Military and Start a Coaching Business 52:26 Overcoming the Struggle of Self-Promotion 57:50 The Power of Storytelling and Sharing Experiences 01:03:25 The Value of a Complementary Business Partner 01:05:55 Self-Awareness and Effective Communication in Leadership 01:10:33 Creating Psychological Safety within Teams 01:13:47 The Value of Debriefing and After-Action Reviews 01:19:17 Building a Community of Leaders 01:28:20 Finding Balance: Work and Family Life 01:33:19 Making a Positive Impact through Coaching and Community Building Sound Bites "The British special forces, including the SBS, have a reputation for being discreet and humble." "Joining the military and special forces often stems from a desire for adventure and personal challenge." "The Marines and Royal Marines provide a foundation of basic skills and a mindset of determination." "It was a big family decision to leave the military, specifically to see my children more." "If there's one skill you could cultivate, it would be self-awareness."

This week Justin sits down with Dr. Paul Winter. Paul is an independent historian, an author who specializes in wartime intelligence and military history, and a Red Team consultant. He's published articles in several journals and has written two books about World War II called D Day Documents and Defeating Hitler, as well as a third book called First In, Last Out, The Post War Organization, Employment, and Training of Royal Marines Commandos.  He has also been an affiliated academic with the British Royal Marines, assisting with professional military education and officer career development, and was a member of the Land and Littoral Strike Team at the Maritime Warfare Center in Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Today, Paul discuses a subject he has previously taught a course on: the Cambridge Five, arguably the most famous spiring of the Cold War.  They were a group of men who did an astonishing amount of damage to British Intelligence and the Foreign Office, and all of them were recruited while studying at Cambridge University in their youth.Connect with Paul:IG: @drpaulwinterConnect with Spycraft 101:Check out Justin's latest release, Covert Arms, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: spycraft-101.myshopify.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.A podcast from SPYSCAPE.A History of the World in Spy Objects Incredible tools and devices and their real-world use.Support the show

The passion that fills today's episode is inspiring. Tim Keightly has dedicated his professional career to making a difference in the fitness industry. His journey is incredible and worth a listen as he shares what he has learned along the way. From his time in the British Royal Marines to his leadership roles in fitness clubs, Tim provides valuable insights on fortitude, leadership, and building successful businesses. Tim Keightley is a veteran in the fitness industry with over 25 years of experience. He has held various leadership positions in well-known fitness organizations, such as Fitness First UK and New York Sports Clubs. Tim is known for his expertise in building and scaling successful fitness businesses, as well as his passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals.

Introducing CEO, International Speaker, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Podcaster, Writer, and Voice Over Actor Thom Dennis “Serenity in Leadership.” The importance of organizational culture and what happens when it's ignored. Why is there so much harassment and bullying? Thom is a ground-breaking thought leader. He's gone from engineer, pilot, officer in the British Royal Marines, and healer to coach, facilitator, writer, podcaster, agent of change & public speaker. He holds a Master's in the psychology of change and is focused on rebalancing the Masculine and Feminine in men and women in society and business because he sees this as a clear route to healthy cultures where everyone is included, and where harassment, bullying and the abuse of power are all eliminated.He is an international speaker, voiceover actor and Amazon #1 published author and has been featured on both BBC TV News and radio and as a thought leader in over 320 articles in industry-leading publications such as CEO Review, HR.com, HR Zone and HR Director in just the last two years.As the CEO of Serenity in Leadership, Thom has been hired by global banking, pharmaceutical, energy and engineering brands such as Citigroup, Royal Bank of Scotland, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, GSK, Conoco Phillips, Shell, BP, Centrica, and Transocean to name just a few. He's passionate about improving cultures and bringing awareness to those in positions of power so they understand themselves more deeply and care about the impact they have on their people and the environment. The leadership that got us to where we are today is not the leadership that will successfully take us forward – Thom is working with the leaders of the future who know they need to adopt the new skills for tomorrow's challenges.Company Website: https://www.serenityinleadership.com/Retreat website: https://www.leadingthroughthevoid.com/Brought to you by J.C. Cooley Foundation  "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calum Morrison is the founder of Extraordinary Adventure Club, a worldwide outfit that curates life-changing journeys tailored to the needs and goals of each client. Calum, a former British Royal Marine and outdoor enthusiast, has a team of life coaches, trainers, survival experts, and other specialists to create highly personalized experiences of self-discovery for their clients. But the fun part? The clients have no idea where they're going. Tune in to hear Calum share his life experiences that led to creating such a positive service for people and his insight into why it is so important. Thank you Calum!      

On April 30, 1943, in the middle of World War II, a body washed up on the shore of Huelva, Spain. The deceased man was wearing a British military uniform. There was a briefcase strapped to his body containing British and American military secrets. The man was Major William Martin, a British Royal Marine who was the single victim of a fatal plane crash at sea. He had just returned from temporary leave in London, where he had gone to the theater and purchased an engagement ring for his fiancee, Pam. But there was something very strange about Major William Martin. He didn't exist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

Heath and Jamie got to visit with Brian Short, a Royal Marine Veteran, an accomplished drummer and author. We got hear about his service, his music and one Easter in 1982 when the British Royal Marines boarded a British Cruise Ship and headed to South America for war, bringing the Royal Marine Band with them. This 75 day war would change Brian's life forever and motivate him to write his latest book, “The Band that Went to War.” Brian's book, “The Band that Went to War,” can be found on Amazon.

Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger and Black Belt Hall of Fame member who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military.Since retiring from the Army in 2005, Larsen has worked as a private security contractor in Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa; trained US Marine Corps personal security detachments (PSD) for deployment to Iraq; served as commandant of the US Army Combatives School which he founded; designed a Combatives systems for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment; and, consulted on the design of Combatives training systems for the US Air Force, the British Royal Marines and the British Infantry.Larsen is the author of both the 2002 and 2009 versions of FM 3-25.150 (Combatives), as well as editing FM 3-05.70 (U.S. Army Survival Handbook) and the U.S. Military Pocket Survival Guide plus Evasion and Recovery. He also co-authored Sniper, US Single Shot Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan. His latest book, Modern Army Combatives, Battle-Proven techniques and Training Methods will be in stores in October 2013.Matt currently serves as the Director of Combatives at United States Military Academy at West Point.Specialties: Evolutionary Psychology of Combat, Training Program Development, Close Quarters Combat, Hand-to-hand combat, Close Quarters Marksmanship, High Risk Protective Services, Program Management, Business Development

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we hit you with some cryptozoology and talk about the Beast of Exmoor. This creature has been spotted thousands of times since the 1970s. It gained popularity in 1983 when a farmer lost almost 100 sheep in the course of three months. It got so bad that the British Royal Marines were deployed in “Operation Beastie” to try and kill or find forensic evidence. The descriptions are remarkably similar and seem to be some sort of a great cat that looks to be roughly seven feet long. It is lean and powerful and can easily jump over six foot fences. So what is this creature? An unknown great cat? It could be a freed pet, but it's been there too long for such a creature's lifespan. So what do the experts say? What are the sightings like? How are prey killed? Listen, laugh, learn. Visit Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Exmoor https://new-cryptozoology.fandom.com/wiki/Beast_of_Exmoor https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/blog/beast-of-exmoor/ https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/countryside/a38691826/beast-of-exmoor-big-cat-spotted/ https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/five-times-beast-exmoor-spotted-1854988 https://occult-world.com/beast-of-exmoor/ Monsterquest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfFdEl65mA

Philip Smith Winton, 58, of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope. He was born in Gourock, Scotland on Sunday, May 5, 1963 to John Winton and Annie Rollo Winton, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a proud veteran of the British Royal Marines and was a Master Mason. He was a very active man who enjoyed his work at Bass Pro Shop as a boat detailer and playing guitar. He had a “cheeky” sense of humor and a quick wit. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lambard Winton; son, Ross...Article Link

We found out Drake use's hot sauce to kill his sperm, and an Instagram model try's to use a condom to impregnate herself with it, she got a spicy surprise. A woman in China goes to a man's apartment for a date, she then gets stuck with the man as the city she is in went into a lockdown. The British Royal Marines test a new suit that allows them to fly over short distances. A married Japanese woman gets pregnant by a man that wasn't who she thought he was. A couples wild sex session ends up with the husband going to the hospital. And can the VID damage a male size. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inner-monolog/message

Summary by Peyton Smith Hour 1, segment 1: The Newfoundland/Labrador government is reporting the provincial health network data center has fallen prey to a cyber attack.Officials aren't saying where the attack originated from.China?Mike goes into this with a little musical history, as well as the Newfie connection to Alberta.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/n-l-government-confirms-cyberattack-took-down-health-network-wont-say-what-kind/-----------------------------------------Drug users are waxing nostalgic for "old school heroin" as fentanyl takes over.Ah, yes. The good ole days of shooting up good ole fashioned smack are rapidly fleeting. Gee, perhaps it's time to come to Jesus and quit.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/drug-users-are-nostalgic-for-old-school-heroin-as-fentanyl-takes-over/-----------------------------------------Hour 1, segment 2: British Royal Marine commandos dominate U.S. Marines, forcing them into a surrender during an exercise in the Mojave desert.Even though it's a training exercise, it still looks rather bad.Think about a live fire situation with Chinese troops on U.S. soil.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/royal-marines-commandos-force-us-marine-corps-troops-to-surrender-in-training-exercise/-------------------------------------------The Canadian Taxpayers Association has assessed the impact of a second carbon tax through fuel regulation.Mike covers this in full, with a little musical accompaniment from Greta.https://americanuckradio.com/breaking-news/canadian-taxpayers-federation-warns-another-carbon-tax-could-hit-alberta-drivers-hard/-----------------------------------------A man was caught giving himself a tattoo on an airplane.Zero turbulence is optimal when attempting this.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/plane-passengers-outraged-after-they-catch-man-giving-himself-a-tattoo/-----------------------------------------Enjoy all this, and more, in a very exciting hour 1 from Mike.Hour 2, segment 1: Mike flips through the daily Washington Times media update.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/va-gov-elect-youngkin-promises-transformative-changes-on-day-one/-------------------------------------------(AUDIO) A little musical respite from Alex Jones.--------------------------------------------Jellyfish are attacking nuclear power plants in the UK. We also have live action audio of the attack.Could there possibly be screens or grates installed on the intakes?Mike gets into it.https://americanuckradio.com/clowntown/jellyfish-invasion-causes-shutdown-of-uk-nuclear-power-plant/-------------------------------------(AUDIO) Another splendid report from Americanuck Radio's BC correspondent Jacob Hiller about troubles within the local Boilermakers union in BC.-------------------------------------Greener healthcare in Canada? Yes, it appears to be a most lofty goal, according to Global News.Greening up a healthcare system that's already green in the gills.Hilarious. Mike gets into it.https://americanuckradio.com/clowntown/pandemic-recovery-could-be-opportunity-for-greener-health-care-system-advocates-say/------------------------------------------Hour 2, segment 2: (AUDIO) The "let's go Brandon phenomenon has led parents of kids named Brandon to get creative with cheering at their children's sporting events.------------------------------------------China's nuke stockpile growing at an accelerating pace. The Pentagon projects that China will have 1000 warheads by 2030.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/chinas-nuclear-stockpile-growing-at-accelerating-pace-will-have-1000-warheads-by-2030-pentagon/-------------------------------------------Mike closes things out with a piece that shows but one aspect of America's current sickness.Predators with badges: The sex traffickers on America's police forces.https://americanuckradio.com/breaking-news/predators-with-badges-the-sex-traffickers-on-americas-police-forces/------------------------------------------Enjoy all this, and more, in a superb hour 2 from Mike.

Paul "Pen" Farthing, The founder of an animal shelter in Afghanistan who rescued more than 100 dogs and cats said he was still working to get "terrified" staff members out of the country.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-58420839

We had a great time with former British Royal Marines and British SBS soldier Richard Mann.  Dr. Glenn Fox co-hosted with me (listen to Episode 5 for more about Glenn's amazing work) and we did our first Zoom interview over the pond with Richard.  He enlisted in the vaunted Royal Marines at 17, went through the grueling qualification course there and served in The Troubles in Northern Ireland.  Richard then went through selection and became a member of the ultra secret and famous British SBS (Special Boat Service).  It was great to hear about his service, and his journey after he separated from the military.  He and Glenn chatted about some of their work on performance psychology, coaching and counseling.  Richard now works with veterans and athletes and is writing a book.  Great, short episode but full of fantastic information.  Check out Richard at https://www.mannonamission.uk

Extraordinary Adventure Club Founder Calum Morrison joins Travel that Matters to talk about the truly transformational travel experiences he curates for his clients. The former British Royal Marine and his team of life coaches, trainers, survival experts, and other specialists create highly personalized journeys of self-discovery for their clients—but the clients have no idea where they're going. After an initial retreat in a secret wilderness location, the EAC team assesses the individual's needs and goals before crafting a long-term program of personal fulfillment. Core to that program is an extended adventure to an unknown destination—the participant usually finds out where they're going once they arrive at the airport and are handed a large black envelope with instructions. Calum's team has taken clients across the Sudan by camel, through Southern Africa on motorcycles, across the frozen tundra by dog sled, and into the Ecuadoran jungle, where they lived with an Amazonian tribe. Whatever the destination, the surprises continue throughout the journey. During his conversation with Bruce, Calum shares fascinating tales of his time in combat zones, his years growing up in the Scottish Highlands, and how he came to start the Extraordinary Adventure Club. He also addresses how the uncertainty baked into the EAC's trips plays a large part in teaching travelers to let go of their preconceived concepts. Not knowing what is going to happen next—and being okay with not knowing—is an integral part of the process. Calum believes that where you take people is less important than what you do at the location—and that it's essential to be able to change plans on the fly. He is clear on the fact that the EAC is not an adventure travel company; it is a personal development company that uses travel as a tool for self-improvement. Having the flexibility to adjust certain aspects of a trip to cater to an individual's progress is essential to the process. The EAC journeys may be life-altering trips for clients, but they are for Calum as well. He shares some of his own memorable experiences and the bonds he forms with the people who travel with him—and how they extend far beyond the trip itself. Additional Links:  Read about Bruce's Extraordinary Adventure Club experience here: https://robbreport.com/travel/destinations/extraordinary-adventures-clubs-life-changing-trips-2826254/  Extraordinary Adventure Club: https://extraordinaryadventureclub.com/  ----------------------------------- Learn more about the podcast: https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters Hosted by: Bruce Wallin Produced by: AJ Moseley and Darra Stone Music by: Joey Salvia A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeebus...Have you seen the HellFest 2022 Line-up? To say it's a doozy might be the understatement of the century. Seriously, go look at it...it's every band ever so if they can pull it off, it may go down as the most legendary festival line up of all time. We also discuss more tracks from the DC Dark Knights Death Metal project, Sony music releasing artist from unfavorable royalty contracts and in a quick tangent, Jason wonders how much Olivia Munn has spent to erase her ethnicity. Also in our "Found Drugs" segment, British Royal Marines are arrested for smuggling coke in lego boxes that ended up a gift for what had to be the most off-the-hook kids birthday party ever and Thoryn gives his recommendations for new sci-fi reading. Go to Hell...Fest.

Compound interest explained by financial journalist Paddy Hirsch.   Paddy Hirsch is a journalist, broadcaster, online host and novelist. He was schooled in Ireland and the UK, and spent ten years in the British Royal Marines before moving to Hong Kong to start a career in news. He has worked in every journalistic medium, and in a variety of countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas. He is a specialist in business, financial and economic news, and his work appears regularly on National Public Radio in the US and on the BBC World Service.   He attended Stanford University as a Knight Fellow in 2011 and has won several awards for his video work explaining financial terminology. In 2012, Harper Business published his book Man vs Markets, a tongue-in-cheek guide to the financial system. Most recently, he is the author of the Lawless New York series, featuring Marshal Justy Flanagan: The Devil’s Half Mile and Hudson’s Kill (Tor/Forge), both set in New York in the early 1800s.    Paddy's Website: https://www.paddyhirsch.com/   Paddy's Financial Videos: https://www.paddyhirsch.com/videos/   Use our Indiebound affiliate link to purchase Paddy's books: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?aff=artisticfinance&keys= Man Vs Markets: Markets Explained (Plain and Simple) The Devil's Half Mile Hudson's Kill   NPR - The Indicator from Planet Money: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510325/the-indicator-from-planet-money   Scottland Forever! - Painting by Lady Butler of the Royal Scots Greys charging at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland_Forever!   George Washington Crossing The Delaware: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Crossing_the_Delaware_(1851_painting)   Rembrandt - Dutch Painter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rembrandt   NFT - Non-fungible Token - Digital Art on the blockchain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_token   NPR - Marketplace: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381444600/marketplace   Compound Interest Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/compoundinterest.asp   Yield - Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/y/yield.asp#:~:text=Yield%20refers%20to%20the%20earnings,from%20holding%20a%20particular%20security.   APY - Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/apy.asp   Index Fund - Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/indexfund.asp   Tipping Point - Paddy and Ethan Ignore This: https://humbledollar.com/2018/03/the-tipping-point/   Compound Interest Calculator: https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator   QRP: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/qrp.asp   eQRP is specific to Damion Lupo (guest on episode 50): https://www.eqrp.co/   SPAC - Special Purpose Acquisition Company: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/spac.asp   Blank Check Company (slightly different than a SPAC): https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blankcheckcompany.asp   Links from the Patreon only episode:   Vinovest: https://www.vinovest.co/   Bottled Up Podcast: https://bottleduppodcast.wordpress.com/   Old World wine versus New World wine: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-new-world-and-old-world-wines-5204#:~:text=The%20most%20basic%20difference%20between,World%22%20refers%20to%20everything%20else.&text=These%20wines%20are%20often%20made,extracted%20and%20oak%2Dinfluenced%20style.   Bottle Shock Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_Shock   Coinbase - Cryptocurrency Exchange: https://www.coinbase.com/join/steime_0 (This is my affiliate link.)   ...   Interview by Ethan Steimel   Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance   www.artisticfinance.com www.patreon.com/artisticfinance instagram.com/artisticfinance twitter.com/ethansteimel facebook.com/artisticfinance youtube.com/artisticfinance    

Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military. Larsen founded the United States Army Combatives School and served as both its commandant and the Director of the Army Combatives program for more than a decade. Larsen has worked as a private security contractor throughout the Middle East and Africa, including managing a security company in central and southern Africa; designed Combatives systems for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment; and, consulted on the design of Combatives training systems for the US Air Force, the British Royal Marines and the British Infantry, the Polish Diplomatic Security Corps, the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and Presidential Guard and the Kuwait Police Special Forces. He is currently the Director of Combatives at the United States Military Academy at West Point. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/martial-maze/support

With all of the challenges finding jobs in the industry people are faced with the potential need to relocate. Is that scary for you? Not sure how to attack it? We talk to Rob Thorpe who just got his Green Card in Feb 2020(right before things shut down). Rob spent 18 years in the British Royal Marines and relocated to the U.S. to be with his wife(who he met while on military assignment). Aiming to get into the Hospitality Industry Rob found his way to "The Good Trends" which connects locally sourced, small-batch food items to retail and hospitality clients.

James Glancy is a former British Royal Marine turned documentary film-maker. He has a passion for conservation and storytelling, and currently working on film projects for National Geographic and Discovery Channel. From rewilding lynx in Scotland to filming bull sharks and his time being deployed in Afghanistan, it's a packed show. Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Contact: podcast@paceproductionsuk.com www.jamesglancy.com Twitter: @jaglancy Instagram: @jaglancy Facebook: @jamesglancyofficial 

Tom Stoddart is an award-winning British photojournalist whose work has appeared in many of the most pretigious international magazines and newspapers. He is widely regarded by editors and his peers as one of the world’s most experienced and respected photographers. His international frontline assignments have included almost every major conflict and natural disaster over four decades, from wars to earthquakes and from the fall of the Berlin Wall to pandemics. During a long and varied career he has witnessed such international events as the war in Lebanon, the election of President Nelson Mandela, the bloody siege of Sarajevo and the wars against Saddam Hussein in Iraq.Tom’s photographic career began with the Berwick Advertiser, a local newspaper in his native North East of England, before his personal ambition to move up to the big league of the national press in Fleet Street, sent him to London where he quickly impressed picture editors on the foremost newspapers and magazines and won frontline assignments during the troubled 80s, culminating in Desert Storm, the first Gulf War in 1990.In 1992 Tom was seriously injured in heavy fighting in Bosnia. After a year of recovery, he produced a powerful feature on the aftermath of the Mississippi floods and, later that year, a World Press Photo award-winning photo-essay on the harsh training regime of Chinese Olympic Child Gymnasts.In 1997 Tony Blair gave Tom exclusive behind the scenes access to his election campaign as Labour swept to victory after 18 years of Conservative government in the UK. More recently he documented Prime Minister David Cameron’s daily life at 10 Downing Street. His acclaimed in-depth work on the HIV/AIDS pandemic blighting sub-Saharan Africa won the POY World Understanding Award in 2003. In the same year his pictures of British Royal Marines in combat, during hostilities in Iraq, was awarded the Larry Burrows Award for Exceptional War Photography. A year later his book iWITNESS was honoured as the best photography book published in the USA.Tom is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement awards from this peers and his new book, Extraordinary Women: Images of Courage, Endurance and Defiance was be published in October 2020 by ACC Art Books and Iconic Images. On episode 143, Tom discusses, among other things:Reflections on 50 years in the businessHis new book, Extraordinary WomenGoing back through decades of contact sheetsThe story behind two of his most iconic images - Meliha Varesanovic and Gordana BurazorHis route to Fleet Street from the Berwick AdvertiserThe ambition to tell stories his way and the stripping down of equipment that changed his styleCommon traits of photojournalistsWhy photography students are not being well prepared for the industryWhy he still believes in the power of the still image Referenced:Robin Morgan, Iconic ImagesDennis HusseyDon McFeeJohn DowningTerry FincherChris SmithSally SoamesKen LennoxMarie Colvin  Website | Instagram | Facebook“It isn’t about you. You know, this isn’t art. It’s not about look at me, it’s about look at this.”

Only 1% of the United States population serves in the military. Veterans Day, November 11th, is a day designated for Americans to recognize and honor the men and women of the military who served our great nation. It is a time to say thank you to those who protect our freedoms. Expressing gratitude for those who sacrificed many years of their lives in service is an impactful way to amplify awareness, strengthen communities, and show appreciation. During this episode of The VFW Podcast, Host Terrence Hayes chats with three friends, mentors, and leaders whom he served with during his time in the military. He speaks with Marine Corps Sergeant Major (retired) Bryan Battaglia, the second Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (retired) Denise Jelinski-Hall, former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the National Guard Bureau, and Army Command Sergeant Major (retired) Patrick Alston, former Senior Enlisted Leader of the U.S. Strategic Command, about Veterans Day, the impact our men and women have made on our nation, and what Americans can do to say, “Thank You” during this period of social distancing. Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Retired), Bryan Battaglia —   What Veterans Day means to Bryan. [3:08]   Bryan highlights Veterans who have impacted his military career and personal life. [7:33]   The pinnacle of Bryan's career was sharing American influence with the British Royal Marines. [11:05]   Suggestions for how Americans can honor and recognize Veterans during COVID-19. [13:25] Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Retired), Denise Jelinski-Hall —   Denise shares what inspired her to join the U.S. Air Force and her first leadership opportunity. [20:05]   Influential leaders and commanders who made a difference in Denise's military career and personal life. [23:26]   Denise recalls her first days as a Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Hawaii National Guard. [27:51]   After retiring, Denise wrote her first book, From the Prairie to the Pentagon, and became involved with the United Through Reading program. [43:01] Army Command Sergeant Major (Retired), Patrick Alston —   Patrick shares the origin story of Veterans Day and what it means to him. [37:50]   Americans can use social media to say “Thank You” to Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. [41:15]   Patrick describes the Veterans who were instrumental to his successful military career. [44:49]   For more information or continue the conversation, please visit:   Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program  

Today I am joined by the legendary, world record breaking, and former British Royal Marine, Jim Galvin!

James Glancy is a passionate wildlife conservationist, a presenter on Planet SOS and Shark Week, a fellow with the Royal Geographical Society and a former Officer in the elite British Royal Marines where he was awarded the prestigious Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for leadership and bravery on the frontlines. In this episode, Britt and James cover topics like similarities between life after the military and pro sports, leadership, conservation and what it’s like to spend a good portion of your life in wild in hostile environments. For more info head to www.natcurio.com

In 2013, seventy-year-old James McConnell, a British Royal Marine veteran, died. McConnell had no family, and staff from his nursing home feared no one would attend his funeral. A man tapped to officiate McConnell’s memorial service, posted a Facebook message: “In this day and age it is tragic enough that anyone has to leave this world with no one to mourn their passing, but this man was family. . . . If you can make it to the graveside . . . to pay your respects to a former brother in arms then please try to be there.” Two-hundred Royal Marines packed the pews! These British compatriots exhibited a biblical truth: we’re tied to one another. “The body is not made up of one part, but of many,” Paul says (1 Corinthians 12:14). We’re not isolated. Just the opposite: we’re bound in Jesus. Scripture reveals organic interconnection: “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with [him]” (v. 26 nasb). As believers in Jesus, members of God’s new family, we move toward one another, into the pain, into the sorrow, into those murky places where we would fear to go alone. But thankfully we do not go alone. Perhaps the worst part of suffering is when we feel we’re drowning in the dark all by ourselves. God, however, creates a new community that suffers together. A new community where no one should be left in the dark.

Luke Hosty is a war veteran of an elite commando unit, the British Royal Marines, and co-founder of the impact agency Protect Blue. In this episode he reminds us that we have the wisdom we need inside of us right now and shares how he used his breath, family, and freediving to return home from war.

15. #TSPSP15 Tom Stoddart on 50 Years in Photography, Working on Fleet Street, Inside Downing Street & The Business of Photography.“You make great pictures with your head and your heart….and your feet”Tom StoddartTom Stoddart (www.tomstoddart.com | Twitter: @Stoddart_Photos) is a multi award winning photojournalist. He began his photographic career on a local newspaper in his native North-East of England. In 1978 he moved to London and began working freelance for publications such as the Sunday Times and Time Magazine.During a long and varied career he has witnessed such international events as the war in Lebanon, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the election of President Nelson Mandela, the bloody siege of Sarajevo and the wars against Saddam Hussein in Iraq.In 1997 Tony Blair gave Stoddart exclusive behind the scenes access to his election campaign as Labour swept to victory after 18 years of Conservative government. More recently he documented Prime Minister David Cameron's daily life at 10 Downing Street.His acclaimed in-depth work on the HIV/AIDS pandemic blighting sub-Saharan Africa won the POY World Understanding Award in 2003. In the same year his pictures of British Royal Marines in combat, during hostilities in Iraq, was awarded the Larry Burrows Award for Exceptional War Photography. A year later his book iWITNESS was honoured as the best photography book published in the USA.In the summer of 2012, Perspectives, an outdoor retrospective exhibition in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross was viewed by 225,000 visitors at London's South Bank.Now established as one of the worlds most respected photojournalists, Stoddart is represented by, and works closely with Getty Images, to produce powerful photo-essays on the serious world issues of our time.Please enjoy!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.Follow Matthew:Instagram: instagram.com/matthewdawalkerTwitter: twitter.com/matthewdawalker

James Glancy is a passionate wildlife conservationist and keen adventure sportsman. James is a host on Discovery Channel's Shark Week and presents 'Planet SOS,' the environmental wildlife show on the Mail Plus. James has spent his life outdoors in wild and hostile places. As a child, James was taught to dive and swim with sharks by a former US Navy Seal who inspired him to join the British military. Over a 10 year military career, James was an Officer in the elite British Royal Marines. He deployed on multiple tours around the world, including three combat tours of Afghanistan. In 2012, he was awarded the prestigious Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) for leadership and bravery on the frontline. A keen military historian, James read Modern History at the University of Oxford, where he also Captained the Blues Varsity Boxing team. James is also a co-founder of international risk consultancy, AnotherDay. Since leaving the armed forces, James has returned to his childhood passion for wildlife and shark diving. He is now a Director of a conservation charity, Veterans 4 Wildlife, where he focuses on the preservation of African wildlife and combating the global trade in shark fins. James is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993543944 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-our-veterans-to-tell-their-story https://paypal.me/TeamThrall Sign up for my NON-SPAM newsletter and FREE books: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Social media Links: https://facebook.com/christhrall https://twitter.com/christhrall https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://linkedin.com/in/christhrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://discord.gg/yqvHRUN https://christhrall.com

Duncan Falconer joined the British Royal Marines at the age of 18. At 19 years of age, he attended SBS selection in Poole Dorset and was one of nine Marines to successfully complete the course out of 147 men. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993543944 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-our-veterans-to-tell-their-story https://paypal.me/TeamThrall Sign up for my NON-SPAM newsletter and FREE books: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/ https://facebook.com/christhrall https://twitter.com/christhrall https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://linkedin.com/in/christhrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://discord.gg/yqvHRUN https://christhrall.com

Who's training is the hardest, the United States Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines? Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993543944 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-our-veterans-to-tell-their-story https://paypal.me/TeamThrall Sign up for my NON-SPAM newsletter and FREE books: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/ https://facebook.com/christhrall https://twitter.com/christhrall https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://linkedin.com/in/christhrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://christhrall.com

Do you ever wonder how some people are able to achieve elite performance in their career of choice?  Well today's guest is going to tell you how he did just that.  Roderic Yapp was an officer in the British Royal Marines.  He found an effective mindset to get him through the intense required training that he was required to complete and this mindset has served him well throughout his career.  He shares his views on leadership, mindset, and emotional intelligence in today's episode. What We Discuss: How being a part of the British Royal Marines shaped Rod's leadership style The mindset that helped him complete his elite military training that you can use, and teach your team to use, starting today How the gap between intent and impact as a leader can cause problems Mentioned In Today's Episode: www.leadershipforces.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodericyapp/  

Season 3, Episode 2: Darren ThorntonIn this episode of Two-Brain Radio, Mateo Lopez of Two-Brain Marketing speaks with Darren Thornton, owner of CrossFit Defy in Toronto, Ontario.Though Darren’s passion for CrossFit was born out of a love for competition, today, he runs CrossFit Defy for one purpose: to help people get better at life. He’s also a brand-new entrepreneur—CrossFit Defy is less than one year old.But that doesn’t mean he lacks experience to share. Darren learned quickly the lesson it takes many gym owners years to learn: Get help. Though he’d experimented with Facebook ads and had hired another coach just a few months after opening, he soon realized he needed “a bit of direction.” The business was stable, but growth had halted.Today, after completing the Incubator, Darren is flourishing in Farmer Phase, having learned some valuable lessons about business structure, digital marketing and how to hire according to your long-term vision.Links:https://crossfitdefy.com/https://www.levelmethod.com/Contact: darren@crossfitdefy.comTimeline: 2:11 – Finding CrossFit in the British Royal Marines.3:58 – From commando to competitor to gym owner.5:21 – Discovering Two-Brain Business: “I knew I needed help.”6:30 – Darren’s mission: to help people get better at life.8:18 – Lessons learned in the Incubator.10:49 – Onboarding new clients, personal training and hybrid memberships.12:28 – It’s all about relationships.17:15 – Upselling as you go.18:59 – Hiring for the bigger picture.24:25 – There’s no magic success pill—you’ve got to work for it.

At around 2 am on July 4, the Panamanian flagged Iranian tanker Grace 1 was boarded by British Royal Marines off the coast of Gibraltar at the mouth of the Mediterranean. The Marines from 42 Commando division stormed the vessel. some descended onto the ship’s deck by ropes from a Wildcat helicopter. The rest approached the side via speedboat. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host James Haines-Young, takes a look at the seized ship accused of dodging Syria-sanctions. Read more on our website: • Vanished Strait of Hormuz tanker 'towed to Iran for repairs', says Tehran (https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/vanished-strait-of-hormuz-tanker-towed-to-iran-for-repairs-says-tehran-1.887211) • We will negotiate if US lifts sanctions, says Iranian foreign minister (https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/we-will-negotiate-if-us-lifts-sanctions-says-iranian-foreign-minister-1.886702) • Britain wants assurances before releasing Iranian oil tanker, Jeremy Hunt says  (https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/britain-wants-assurances-before-releasing-iranian-oil-tanker-jeremy-hunt-says-1.885851) • Panama withdrawing flags from vessels that violate sanctions (https://www.thenational.ae/world/the-americas/panama-withdrawing-flags-from-vessels-that-violate-sanctions-1.885827)

Trump gives up citizenship question on census US President Donald Trump backed down from a push to include a citizenship question in the 2020 census. He directed federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases instead. Critics said adding citizenship to the census would discourage participation by people living in the US illegally and by Americans with non-citizen family. Iran calls on Britain to release seized oil tanker Iran called on Britain to immediately release an oil tanker that British Royal Marines seized last week in Gibraltar. The tanker was seized on suspicion of breaking European sanctions by taking oil to Syria. Britain said three Iranian vessels tried to block a commercial UK tanker on Thursday on the Strait of Hormuz, an accusation Iran denies. At least five killed in Afghan wedding suicide bombing A suicide bomber targeted a wedding party in Afghanistan's eastern province of Nangarhar, killing at least five people and injuring 40. An official said a young boy set off his explosives inside the house of a pro-government militia commander. No group has claimed responsibility. Sudan's military rulers say coup attempt thwarted Sudan's military rulers said several officers had attempted a coup in an effort to undermine an agreement between the military and the opposition. The thwarted coup involved a number of retired officers as well as officers still in service, an official said. At least 12 people were arrested and four detained. R Kelly arrested again in Chicago on federal sex charges And finally, Singer R Kelly was arrested in Chicago for sex crimes and obstruction of justice. He was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday on 13 federal counts, including child porn, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice. This is the second time the R&B singer was taken into custody this year on sex charges.

Kicking Mustang is joined by special guest Nick Skam (https://www.instagram.com/nickskam_1664/) who is a serving British Royal Marine, one of the world's most elite amphibious fighting forces. Nick is also a veteran airsofter. Mustang & Nick take questions from the airsoft community, chatting about his time in the military and how airsoft skills and military techniques can cross over. They also talk about his kit and his guns.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Shark Week Shark Stunt Survivors Paul de Gelder & James Glancy. PAUL DE GELDER: IMPROVISE. ADAPT. OVERCOME. These three words – A mantra Paul learnt in the Australian Army as a young Paratrooper – resonated with him the first time he heard them. Paul chased adventure wherever he could find it, from his wild ride as a hoodlum teen and his drug-and-alcohol fuelled stint working in a strip club to hauling his way up to the elite echelons of the defence forces as an Army Paratrooper and then Navy Clearance Diver. But trouble hunted him down in the form of a brutal shark in February 2009. Paul lost two limbs, and his career as a daredevil Diver was flung into jeopardy. Drawing on everything his eventful life had taught him, Paul left nothing to chance in his recovery. He fought through excruciating pain, smashing challenge after challenge, and amazing the medical staff with his will to succeed. His inspiring story takes ‘never say die' to a whole new level. In the seven years since the shark attack, Paul's life has changed in every aspect. JAMES GLANCY: James is a passionate wildlife conservationist and keen adventure sportsman. James has spent his life outdoors in wild and hostile places. As a child, James was taught to dive and swim with sharks by a former US Navy Seal who inspired him to join the British military. Over a 10 year military career, James was an Officer in the elite British Royal Marines and Special Boat Service. He deployed on multiple tours around the world, including three combat tours of Afghanistan.                 

Former stunt actor, Russell Price, has worked alongside some of the greatest martial arts actors in the world, like Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Aside from his work as a stunt actor, he has an impressive resume with 10 years in the British Royal Marines, 40 years in the martial arts space and 23 years working within the security industry internationally. Not to mention, he has a 6-dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2015. In this podcast, Russ discusses how his previous experiences have shaped his work in the security industry while giving you some practical tips to looks out for when travelling. Highlights How martial arts can help shape a career in security Acting with Jet Li in one of the coolest fight scenes you’ll see in a movie Working with Jackie Chan Why prominent people like Jean-Claude Van Damme need close protection services How to stay alert when travelling Working with the U.S Secret Services and the European Dignitary Protection Unit Challenges faced when emigrating from the U.K to Australia in the security world Camp Black - the reboot for brain and body retreat Ebook – The Seven Golden Secrets   https://www.facebook.com/PanopticSolutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/troypanopticsolutions/ https://twitter.com/Panoptic01 http://www.panopticsolutions.com/ info@panopticsolutions.com

Tim Crockett is a veteran of the British Royal Marines and Special Boat Service with service in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, and various other international assignments. He then worked as a security consultant for various clients including Turner Broadcasting, Al Jazeera America, VICE, and CNN International. He was instrumental CNN’s acquisition of a VHS tape library that showed Al Qaeda’s chemical gas experiments, terrorist training tactics, and previously unseen images of Bin Laden and his top aides in Afghanistan. He currently works in travel risk management, and international medical, security, and travel assistance.  Tim plans to row across the Atlantic Ocean solo and unassisted, which means he will not receive any resupply during the 3000 nautical mile journey. He will take part in an annual race called the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, which has been going on for more than 20 years now. Tim will attempt this amazing feat of human physical and mental endurance at the end of this year in order to raise awareness for veteran suicide and promote the individual connections that truly make the difference for those struggling.

There’s all different types of rad boss ladies out there and we were so excited to speak to this exceptional one - Lieutenant & Helicopter pilot in the Royal Australian Navy, Kate Munari. Straight out of high school, the high achieving Kate went straight into the Navy to train as a pilot. Kate has served 3 tours in Afghanistan as part of the British Royal Marine’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF), as aircraft commander. She has now been a military member for over 15 years. Kate tells us about her ups and downs in what is a predominately male environment, the times she came under enemy fire, and her future mission to inspire others. Thanks for expanding with us Kate!

Imagine leaving behind a family and career to go to war in Afghanistan as a British Royal Marine, and then psychically cleansing yourself in order to return to that family and career with the aid of shamans and their Ayahuasca native medicine. Alex Seymour did that – and lived to tell the tale in his...

It’s time for minute 20 and Jack’s daring escape from the clutches of Commodore Norrington. Besides launching himself skyward, things take a decidedly 1980s turn as we explore Jack’s need for fresh breath, his overt revenge on Governor Swann and Norrington that’s filled with sexual innuendo towards Elizabeth, and we mourn the drowning of two British Royal Marines since obviously they can’t swim. Join us as we identify catchphrases and Scott sings a jingle on this episode of The Curse of the Black Pearl on the Pirates of the Caribbean Minute.   

Did we really just make a connection between Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings? Scott expands on his medallion theory with the help of a listener, realizes that British Royal Marines were the pioneers of gang colors and pistol holding techniques, and examines the meaning of life through Captain Jack Sparrow. Join us for minute 19 of The Curse of the Black Pearl on the Pirates of the Caribbean Minute.

Thanks again for joining us here at The Comedy Cast. http://thecomedycast.com Regular listeners will know that I'm a massive fan of what's going on in Northern Ireland's comedy scene, indeed the whole culture scene up there. Finally there's a generation of people taking to the stage in their chosen medium who aren't burdened with the yoke of 'The Troubles' and they're emerging from and showing the rest of us the new Northern Ireland. Marcus Keeley is a man that will be more than well-known to comedy nerds in Ireland, not only because of his unique take on comedy, but also for his work putting and promoting gigs. We start off by talking about coming from Northern Ireland and how he enjoys living under a constant vibe of tension, how 'it could all kick off at any time'. We have a chat too about Marcus moving to Norwich for university and nearly being murdered by a British Royal Marine for no other reason that he was from Northern Ireland. When we got onto comedy I discovered that Marcus' stage career had actually begun with poetry so we spoke about that for a while, slam poetry gets a special mention. We had a talk too about Marcus involvement with improv comedy, most recently with Wonderfrog, a really excellent Belfast-based improv group (video below). We speak too about Marcus' love for making videos and we speak about some of the ones on his excellent YouTube channel. Finally then we speak about Voicebox Comedy, a comedy night that Marcus ran for years in Belfast, most recently in LOFT. A disused art gallery that recently was knocked down. Voicebox is on a bit of a break but he tells me he's hopefully of it coming back in the future

Portuguese and British Marines perform a beach landing alongside other NATO nations at a Portuguese military base in Troia, Portugal during rehearsals for a media demonstration day. Journalist: Laurence Cameron Restrictions: This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes. SHOTLIST: 00:00:00:00 VS PORTUGUESE BOARDING PARTY RAPPELS FROM HELICOPTER ONTO DECK OF CIVILIAN SHIP. 00:00:15:09 WS ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS IN SMALL RIB LAND ON BEACH 00:00:28:14 MS ROYAL MARINE LANDING CRAFT HEADS TOWARDS BEACH 00:00:32:14 VS ROYAL MARINE LANDING CRAFT DISEMBARK ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS ONTO BEACH 00:01:13:13 VS PORTUGUESE MARINES DISEMBARK FROM LANDING CRAFT ONTO BEACH. PORTUGUESE COMBAT CAMERA TAKES PHOTOGRAPHS 00:01:36:10 VS ROYAL MARINE LANDING CRAFT DISEMBARK ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS ONTO BEACH 00:02:03:09 VS ROYAL MARINE ARMOURED PERSONEEL CARRIERS DISEMBARK FROM LANDING CRAFT ONTO BEACH 00:02:39:16 SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) Commander Rogerio Brito, CO Portuguese Fuzileros Battalion, Commander of Combined Landing Force speaking in front of beach in Troia, Portugal. ‘It’s a big challenge. Trident Juncture is a result of interoperability so these demonstrations or DVD, is also a big challenge, once we are trying to develop interoperability between all the nations participating in this event.’ 00:02:59:16 ‘The main difficulty is co-ordination because, it’s not the weather because you are used to do or to perform this kind of operation in this kind of weather, it’s not the sea state, it’s more the co-ordinations between all the countries involved.’ 00:03:17:16 ‘So we will start with SOF, Special Operations Forces insertion on the beach. We will have some pre-landing forces arriving on the beach, so after that in order to shape the objective area and after that we will have the landing forces landing on the beach with different landing crafts. And the last phase is for logistic purposes so we will have sustainable to put goods and weapons and ammunitions ashore in order to provide good conditions for landing force working on the objective area.’ 00:03:56:16 ‘The world is changing so nowadays the big threat is more asymmetric than conventional so we need to be prepared to do or react against these threats. The security on the beach is very very important in order to put boots on the ground and after that conduct all the operations in order to give more safe and secure environment to this objective area.’

How do we know what God has called us to do? Author, speaker and pastor Stuart Briscoe of Elmbrook Church tells Wheaton College student stories from his own youth and time in the British Royal Marines in which he learned the importance of attempting things he didn't know he could do, of being upfront about his devotion to Jesus, and of growing from right belief to right actions. God used these moments to help him discover his own spiritual gifts and vocation, and to kindle his passion for the gospel.

This lecture will reveal and analyse the history of the so-called "Negro Fort;" North America's largest ever maroon community (a settlement of fugitive slaves and their descendants).The Negro Fort emerged at Prospect Bluff, Spanish Florida during the War of 1812 when a British Royal Marine named Edward Nicolls recruited hundreds of slaves from across the Southeast to join the British war effort. Nicolls was a radical anti-slavery advocate who carefully instilled his ideology in the minds of the former slaves before granting them the status of British subjects with full and equal rights to any white British man. At the end of the war, the British left the radicalized former slaves heavily armed and in charge of the fort at Prospect Bluff. During the next 18 months, the former slaves created a flourishing community that was driven by a strong sense of British identity. White Americans, the Spanish, and many Native Americans were deeply concerned by the existence of the maroon community and felt that it might act as a spur to slave resistance across the South. Accordingly, a large detachment of American soldiers and Indian warriors destroyed the fort in July 1816. However, the vast majority of the maroons were able to flee Prospect Bluff before the American assault and would become the key anti-American combatants in the First Seminole War.The lecture will suggest that the actions of the maroons both deserve to be understood as central to the history of North America and provide an invaluable opportunity to understand the lives of slaves during the Age of Revolution. Part of the 'American Perspectives' Fulbright Series.The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/north-americas-largest-act-of-slave-resistanceGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 1,700 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.ukTwitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege

Afghanistan’s Dog’s of war are coming home with the help of a former British Royal Marine. A veteran of Helmand province in 2006, Pen Farthing has since returned to Afghanistan on his own animal rescue. Produced by Joe Sheffer.

After 30 years of service space shuttle Discovery has retired.

It was an honor to welcome Rick Collins, retired British Royal Marine, and founder of The Unseen Wound, to Pundit Review Radio. Recently Rick made the decision to dedicate his life to supporting our youngest combat veterans and Healing The Unseen Wound is a result of that commitment. “The lessons learned from WWII, Korea and Vietnam are destined to be repeated unless we engage, educate and heal our young veterans as they return to civilian life”. “I understand what our young veterans are going through and we cannot sit around and wait for government to support them during these trying times. Our initiative is not a program of entitlement, it is a program of necessity if we are to reduce the levels of despondency among our next greatest generation”. The Unseen Wound’s mission is the following, "To provide recently separated combat veterans with a carefully managed program that will help them develop the professional, psychological and inter-personal skills needed to succeed in civilian life. During their period of engagement with us, qualified veterans will receive skills training in recognized civilian trades, opportunities to serve in local and regional service projects, sustained esprit de corps with their fellow veterans and accredited PTS/Trauma support to address their mental health concerns. We are a small team of military, business and medical professionals who have made the commitment to support our young combat veterans “one squad at a time”. We cannot do it without you." You can support this great organization by visiting their website and making a donation. Thanks to our friend Bruce McQuain for introducing us to this great group. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here and you can find us on iTunes at Pundit Review Radio. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

It was an honor to welcome Rick Collins, retired British Royal Marine, and founder of The Unseen Wound, to Pundit Review Radio. Recently Rick made the decision to dedicate his life to supporting our youngest combat veterans and Healing The Unseen Wound is a result of that commitment. “The lessons learned from WWII, Korea and Vietnam are destined to be repeated unless we engage, educate and heal our young veterans as they return to civilian life”. “I understand what our young veterans are going through and we cannot sit around and wait for government to support them during these trying times. Our initiative is not a program of entitlement, it is a program of necessity if we are to reduce the levels of despondency among our next greatest generation”. The Unseen Wound’s mission is the following, "To provide recently separated combat veterans with a carefully managed program that will help them develop the professional, psychological and inter-personal skills needed to succeed in civilian life. During their period of engagement with us, qualified veterans will receive skills training in recognized civilian trades, opportunities to serve in local and regional service projects, sustained esprit de corps with their fellow veterans and accredited PTS/Trauma support to address their mental health concerns. We are a small team of military, business and medical professionals who have made the commitment to support our young combat veterans “one squad at a time”. We cannot do it without you." You can support this great organization by visiting their website and making a donation. Thanks to our friend Bruce McQuain for introducing us to this great group. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here and you can find us on iTunes at Pundit Review Radio. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Is Iran exploiting the turmoil caused by the Arab Spring, and the uncertainly following the killing of Osama Bin Laden? After Iranian military rockets were found on the battlefields of Afghanistan, Allan Urry assesses new evidence alleging Iran's closer ties with al Qaeda and the Taliban. And, with more illicit shipments of weapons from Iran being seized in the Middle East, in breach of a UN arms embargo, the programme also reports on the discovery of a weapons smuggling ring set up in the heart of Europe to service Tehran. It also investigates the involvement of a former British Royal Marine in the ring. Producer Ian Muir-Cochrane.

This episode is brought to you by Skydive Chicago www.skydivechicago.com and the LSPC Redemption Boogie www.redemptionboogie.com. Dave, Stump, and Karry record their 1st show in the home studio at Skydive Chicago! British Royal Marines go through AFF in Sebastian - fuck yeah! Dave and Karry load their furniture into the Otter and fly back to SDC for the summer. More fist bump discussion including the not so secret hand shake developed by WHarren at Skydive the Farm. Safety First with Brian Germain episode 5: cutaway maintenance. Dave, Karry, and Tracy make a surprise visit to the Lincoln Sport Parachute Club in Weeping Water, Nebraska to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Jay Roane makes his 1000th skydive. Pic of the week is Camilla Lundal exiting a Porter over Ostre Era, Norway. Photo by Ron Holan. Listen to audio from LSPC's 50th anniversary banquet of the history of the club. Fred Baer graduates from AFF and is impressed by the welcoming nature of skydivers. Shout out from Kerry to Brian Germain for his thorough canopy course and positive delivery method. Listener e-mail. On behalf of Lucy Lu, we appologiize - caw CAW! Listeners can now follow us on twitter.com/skydiveradio.