Podcasts about Camp Leatherneck

    Embark on a captivating journey with Master Chief Troy Brown, a decorated Navy veteran whose life story unfolds like an epic saga across the globe's most challenging terrains, from the detainee cells of Camp Delta to the bustling medical tents of Camp Leatherneck. As a native of Joplin, Missouri, Troy's life took an unexpected turn during a fateful dinner conversation, setting him on a path that would define his character and commitment to military healthcare. Our latest episode navigates his transition from aspiring serviceman to a revered corpsman, revealing the hurdles overcome and the passion kindled for supporting the well-being of warfighters.     The echoes of 9/11 resonate through the personal narratives shared in our heartfelt discussion, casting light on the ripple effects such historical moments have on those in uniform. Troy's account of the ethical conundrums faced while caring for detainees at Guantanamo Bay is both enthralling and thought-provoking, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the realities of wartime medical practice. We also delve into the essence of leadership, as seen through the trials and triumphs of military service. Concluding our session, we admire the indelible mark left by leaders such as Troy, who underscore the value of seizing diverse opportunities and forging robust relationships throughout one's career. Heeding the advice to 'Be the one,' we reveal the transformative power of initiative and the innovative strategies that bolster team support. Troy's reflections on a gratifying career in military medicine are a testament to the impact of dedication and the art of thinking beyond conventional limits.   Chapters: (00:00) Navy Career (07:24) Challenges of Military Deployments (22:26) Military Leadership Experiences and Lessons (36:31) Supporting People in Leadership Roles (41:49) Career Legacy and Leadership Advice   Chapter Summaries: (00:00) Navy Career Master Chief Troy Brown's journey from Missouri to Navy corpsman, specializing in physical therapy and preventive medicine, with deployments in specialized roles.   (07:24) Challenges of Military Deployments 9/11's impact on military personnel, career effects, and wartime medical ethics in Guantanamo Bay.   (22:26) Military Leadership Experiences and Lessons Veteran instructors' impact on students, adaptability in deployments, leadership in military health system, and low casualty rates.   (36:31) Supporting People in Leadership Roles Flexibility and support in the workplace, prioritizing personnel issues, and the impact of individual initiative in leadership roles.   (41:49) Career Legacy and Leadership Advice Seizing opportunities, valuing diversity, and building relationships are crucial in avoiding career limitations and leaving a positive legacy. Take Home Messages: **The Significance of Adaptability in Military Service**: The story underscored in this episode highlights the importance of adapting to diverse and challenging environments, particularly in military healthcare. Multiple deployments, including those to Guantanamo Bay and Camp Leatherneck, demonstrate the need for flexibility and the ability to learn from every situation to provide the best care possible in varying circumstances. **The Complex Ethical Landscape of War Medicine**: The episode delves into the ethical considerations of treating enemy combatants and the moral obligations of military medics. The experiences shared about treating detainees with combat-related injuries in Guantanamo Bay serve as a poignant reminder of the unique challenges faced by those serving in military healthcare. **Leadership and Mentorship are Crucial in Military Careers**: Through the reflections shared in this episode, the emphasis is put on the impact that strong leadership and mentorship can have on the careers of those in the military. The stories illustrate how experienced individuals can influence and shape the path of upcoming service members, highlighting the importance of legacy in military service. **'Be the One' - Taking Initiative in Command**: The conversation explores the leadership principle of 'Be the one,' which encourages taking initiative and being responsible in leadership roles. This actionable wisdom is not only applicable to military command but also translates into leadership in various fields. **Building a Fulfilling Career by Caring for Others**: The episode concludes with an exploration of the fulfilling nature of a career in military medicine. It is the relationships formed, the diverse opportunities embraced, and the impact made through caring for others that collectively contribute to a rewarding career and leave a lasting legacy in military healthcare.   Episode Keywords: Navy Career, Military Healthcare, Deployments, Leadership, Relationships, Military Medicine, 9/11, Guantanamo Bay, Wartime Ethics, Adaptability, Mission and Morale, Leadership Roles, Career Legacy, Diversity, Seizing Opportunities, Relationships and Networks, Military Personnel, Medical Care, Physical Therapy, Preventive Medicine, Athletic Training, National Defense University, Camp Delta, Camp Leatherneck, NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit, Command Senior Chief, Tyrone, Camp X-ray, Kandahar, Officer, Casualty Rates, One-Trick Pony, Diversifying Experiences, Typecast, Pushing Boundaries, Thinking Outside the Box, Fulfilling Career   Hashtags: #wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #MilMed #MedEd #MilitaryMedicine #LeadershipLegacy #NavyCorpsmanJourney #MasterChiefBrown #WarMedicineValor #MentorshipInUniform #HealthcareHeroes #DeploymentChallenges #EthicsInWar #MilitaryHealthcareEvolution   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine   The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/episodes Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. 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Our guest for this episode is a Marine who served as a Military Working Dog Handler assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), Camp Pendleton, California. He enlisted in 2007, attended The Basic Handlers Course at Lackland AFB in 2008, and was assigned orders to Camp Pendleton. He was the first USMC MWD Handler to receive orders from Lackland to a newly developing MWD Platoon for the MEF. Navigating a new unit fresh out of K9 School, he was assigned to MWD Grief M107, a Patrol Explosive Detection Dog (PEDD), and together they trained in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. This was an exciting time in the history of the Marine Corps MWD Program because an entire platoon of dog handlers was explicitly created to support combat operations. This platoon was dedicated to training, equipping, and producing combat-ready canine teams for the rigors of deployments. In 2010, The 1st MEF MWD Platoon from Camp Pendleton deployed to Afghanistan and established a canine area on Camp Leatherneck, later known as Camp Donahue. This group of dog handlers experienced a very active Afghanistan and supported various units throughout the Helmand and Kandahar provinces. In this episode, we discuss his time in the Marine Corps, training for deployment, his deployment experiences, and his return from Afghanistan.  Surviving with Grief: Available Now https://a.co/d/8Ycd3CH Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com   In Canis Confiderus!   ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The hosts and guests on this podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

Lisa is joined by Craig Grossi, the author of  Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other.Raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, Craig Grossi is a Marine Corps veteran, recipient of the Purple Heart and Georgetown University graduate. When not travelling with Fred, he devotes his time to veteran organizations including the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program and other nonprofits that benefit dogs and veterans. He now lives in Maine with his partner Nora, and their dogs Fred and Ruby.In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military regulations—the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart—"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it"—Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.

This edition features stories on Gen. Stanley McChrystal addressing service members on the direction ISAF is taking on Afghanistan and expansion construction projects going on at Camp Leatherneck. Hosted by Senior Airman Jonathan Porter.

This edition features stories about An overnight operation that saw Afghan and coalition forces take out several insurgent leaders in Paktiya province, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen at Camp Leatherneck teaching Afghans Combat Lifesaving Skills. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story on how members from the Ghazni Provential Reconstruction Team conducted a survey at the Ghazni City Prison, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan and soldiers from the Afghan National Army are fighting the insurgency with bullets, bombs and books. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz tells us how troops from the Afghan 215th Corps increased their literacy level and ability at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Sound bites include Aziz Rahman, Non Commissioned Officer, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, from Parwan Province. Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin Hill, Command Senior Enlisted, International Security Assistance Force. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

Marine Master Sgt. Robert Allen sings a song he wrote for his wife for Christmas. Allen joins the thousands of men and women deployed this holiday season in support of counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan. He said he hopes his Christmas song "will help people understand that though we're willing to do it, it's still heartbreaking." Master Sgt. Robert Allen, Hometown: Pawnee, Okla. Produced by Cpl. Brian Adam Jones, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

Package with interviews of four servicemembers at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, talking about why they are running the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 30 in Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross. Also available in High Definition.

The Concussion Center at UnityPoint Clinic provides appropriate and timely care of concussions and post-concussive care for children, adolescents, and adults. UnityPoint Clinic Concussion Center's comprehensive care is based on the most current, evidence-based brain injury research.  About Shawn Spooner, MD, FAAFP Dr. Spooner received his BS from Iowa State University and his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed a Family Medicine Residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California where he was Chief Resident. He subsequently completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. After completing training, Dr. Spooner was deployed to South Korea where he served as Senior Medical Officer and Officer in Charge of a naval health care facility. Dr. Spooner's extensive experience in concussion management stems from his deployment to Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan where he served as Senior Medical Officer of the Concussion Restoration Care Center, a rehabilitation center for treating combat-related concussions and injuries. In addition, he practiced operational military and sports medicine with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Special Forces. As a sports medicine physician and veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Spooner has unparalleled experience in concussion rehabilitation and treatment. This podcast represents Dr. Barron Bremner and Dr. Jason Sullivan's opinions and their guests on the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. Privacy is of the utmost importance to us. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing a "standard of care" in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.

This podcast was recorded the week of the American withdrawl from Afghanistan.  You will hear many references to the events. Matias Ferreira was born in Uruguay.  His parents were able to move the family to the United States for a better life. Matias remembers the first time he saw a marine in Centennial Park.  The clean, crisp uniform and shiny medals made an impression on the young Matias. Matias was in seventh grade on September 11, 2001.  He watched the events on television from his classroom.  Matias learned the concept of freedom. Matias joined the marines after high school graduation.  He went to Parris Island, SC for boot camp.  Matias was over 6 feet tall and 145 pounds dripping wet. Rigorous training followed boot camp.  Matias called Camp Geiger in N.C. home for a 11/2 months as he attended school of infantry, including a machine gun course. Matias was assigned to the 1st batallion, 8th marines, 2nd division.  They had a year to train before being deployed to Afghanistan in September 2010. Matias and his marines landed at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan.  From there they went to their FOB (forward operating base) to patrol or post every day. Matias' next move was to 7171, a big mountain top to oberserve the Taliban. On January 21, 2011 the marines marched into a compound, Matias accompanied as part of the observation team.  He went onto a roof top 8 ft up.   Matias jumped from the roof to gather more equipment.  He landed on an unseen IED.  The explosion blew off both of Matias' legs below the knee. The long road of recovery began:  Bagram Base in Afghanistan for a stabilizing surgery;  a second surgery in Landstuhl, Germany; and a final flight to Walter Reed Hospital. Matias arrived to America with two amputated legs, a broken pelvis, and a shattered femur.  He stayed at Walter Reed until May 2012. Six years later, Matias Ferreira became the first below the knee double amputee police officer.  He served on patrol for 11/2 years in Long Island, NY; transferred to midnight hours for 2 years; served on community outreach for 9 months; and now works at the police academy as an instructor. Matias lives by the motto, "Life without limbs is limitless."  He has scuba dived, ran 1/2 marathons; jumped out of planes, practices jiu jitsu, and enjoys biking with this girlfriend. You can find Matias on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matias_n_ferreira/ Facebook: Matias Ferreira Matias supports the following organizations: Homes For Our Troops Semper Fi Fund Achilles International  

1:11 - Rob Jones introduction. Double Amputee OIF OEF Veteran, US Marine Corps, Professional speaker | 31 Marathons, 31 Days, 31 Cities. http://www.robjonesjourney.com 5:48 - Survive, recover, use is Rob Jones philosophy.  6:17 - What was the attitude of Rob pre-Marine? Cared more about what was good for me. Lonely in college.  8:12 - Where was boot camp and who was the biggest prick? Paris Island? Sergeant Smith.  9:38 - What was your attitude when you stepped off the bus when you decided to serve in the Marines. Knowing what to expect didn't make it any less scary. Listen and DO what you're told to do and do it as fast as you can.  12:08 - How many brothers where you with in the Marines? 4 battalions. Each battalion has a couple companies. I was in Hotel Company. Each platoon had 90 recruits. 13 weeks boot camp. It's not designed to make you quit. It's designed to train you into being a Marine and molding you into a better self.  14:23 - Toughest day of basic? Never doubted that I'd be able to do it.  17:58 - What did you learn in boot camp? It's not about you any more. It's about your country first and foremost. Be a part of something bigger than you 19:36 - Afghanistan. What was first day like? 92 Day Reservist is designed for people in college. Virginia Tech. 7 month long deployment. Al-Qaeda. Camp Leatherneck. Forward operating base. Hesco barriers fence. Bunkers that you build. 24:44 - What's a day in the life of a Marine? Combat Engineer's task was to go out and fine Improvised Explosive Devices (EID).  29:47 - How do you prepare your brain to sweep mines? The day that changed your life. Clearing Taliban. Seizing territory. Ammonium Nitrate.  37:30 - The Rob Jones Journey. Was there a story that moved you to create the Rob Jones Journey? What was the attitude lesson of that recovery period? Dan Cnossen, double above-knee amputee. Walter Reid. Rudy Garcia Tolsen.  41:39 - 31 Marathons in 31 consecutive days in 31 different states.Bronze metal in rowing. Marine Marathon.  47:17 - http://www.RobJonesJourney.com 52:08 - Today's current world. What could shape the attitude of our nation. Pulling out of Afghanistan. South Korea. Taliban has blood alliance with Al-Qaeda.  57:36 - Is America at war from within? Are we in a more hostile environment than we ever have been before? Anti-American sentiment. Just because we don't agree doesn't mean we should hate each other.  1:01:09 - What do we need more of? Civility. Benevolence. Conversation. Trust in the government again.  1:02:51 - Closing message of hope. Mindset for victory. Top 2 lessons. Use the challenges as a weight to get stronger. Don't resist the challenges. The key to overcome anything in life is selflessness. What is the thing that you care about the most?  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

1:11 - Rob Jones introduction. Double Amputee OIF OEF Veteran, US Marine Corps, Professional speaker | 31 Marathons, 31 Days, 31 Cities. http://www.robjonesjourney.com5:48 - Survive, recover, use is Rob Jones philosophy. 6:17 - What was the attitude of Rob pre-Marine? Cared more about what was good for me. Lonely in college. 8:12 - Where was boot camp and who was the biggest prick? Paris Island? Sergeant Smith. 9:38 - What was your attitude when you stepped off the bus when you decided to serve in the Marines. Knowing what to expect didn't make it any less scary. Listen and DO what you're told to do and do it as fast as you can. 12:08 - How many brothers where you with in the Marines? 4 battalions. Each battalion has a couple companies. I was in Hotel Company. Each platoon had 90 recruits. 13 weeks boot camp. It's not designed to make you quit. It's designed to train you into being a Marine and molding you into a better self. 14:23 - Toughest day of basic? Never doubted that I'd be able to do it. 17:58 - What did you learn in boot camp? It's not about you any more. It's about your country first and foremost. Be a part of something bigger than you19:36 - Afghanistan. What was first day like? 92 Day Reservist is designed for people in college. Virginia Tech. 7 month long deployment. Al-Qaeda. Camp Leatherneck. Forward operating base. Hesco barriers fence. Bunkers that you build.24:44 - What's a day in the life of a Marine? Combat Engineer's task was to go out and fine Improvised Explosive Devices (EID). 29:47 - How do you prepare your brain to sweep mines? The day that changed your life. Clearing Taliban. Seizing territory. Ammonium Nitrate. 37:30 - The Rob Jones Journey. Was there a story that moved you to create the Rob Jones Journey? What was the attitude lesson of that recovery period? Dan Cnossen, double above-knee amputee. Walter Reid. Rudy Garcia Tolsen. 41:39 - 31 Marathons in 31 consecutive days in 31 different states.Bronze metal in rowing. Marine Marathon. 47:17 - http://www.RobJonesJourney.com52:08 - Today's current world. What could shape the attitude of our nation. Pulling out of Afghanistan. South Korea. Taliban has blood alliance with Al-Qaeda. 57:36 - Is America at war from within? Are we in a more hostile environment than we ever have been before? Anti-American sentiment. Just because we don't agree doesn't mean we should hate each other. 1:01:09 - What do we need more of? Civility. Benevolence. Conversation. Trust in the government again. 1:02:51 - Closing message of hope. Mindset for victory. Top 2 lessons. Use the challenges as a weight to get stronger. Don't resist the challenges. The key to overcome anything in life is selflessness. What is the thing that you care about the most? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

Sgt Matthew Moyer is a Marine Corps Fire Support Man that served with 2nd ANGLICO and 5th Battalion 10th Marine Regiment during his shortened Marine Corps career. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Moyer was medically retired after sustaining a severe non-combat related back injury in Afghanistan.For his first duty station, Moyer, was assigned to 2nd ANGLICO as they prepared for their 2006 deployment to Iraq. During that deployment, Moyer's Support Arms Liaison Team (SALT) worked out of Habbaniya before being moved to Ramadi to reinforce American's in the tumultuous city.Moyer returned to Iraq with 2nd ANGLICO and then was assigned to 5th Battalion 10th Marine Regiment after returning. From there, he deployed to Camp Leatherneck as a member of the Brigade Combat Team fire support section.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGooglePlay: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogleApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleiHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysiheartr...Contact:Website: www.jcramergraphics.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com Reference:152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)7171 – Patrol Base in AfghanistanABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT – Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR – Combat Action RibbonCLB – Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC – Command Operations CenterCorpsman – Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD – Explosive Ordnance DisposalFAC - Forward Air ControllerFCT – Firepower Control TeamFDC – Fire Direction ControlFET – Female Engagement Team.FSCC – Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.GBU – Guided Bomb Unit GLT – Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.Hesco Barrier – Earthen filled barriersHMMWV – High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED – Improvised Explosive DeviceJDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC – Joint Terminal Attack ControllerM-ATV – MRAP All-terrain vehicleMARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations CommandMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMEU – Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP – Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)MSOT - Marine Special Operations TeamOP – Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPB – Patrol BasePGM – Precision Guided MunitionsPLDR – Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportPSS-SOF – Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RO – Radio OperatorROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and DriverSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT – Supporting Arms Liaison TeamSOCS - Special Operations Capabilities SpecialistS Shops – S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED – Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceTACP - Tactical Air Control PartyTaco Rice - Greasy food for drunk Marines stationed in OkinawaWater Dogs – Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED – Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

Plenteous RedemptionMissionary Thomas Irvin: My Personal TestimonyBIMI Missionary to the country of Uganda, Africa.Missionary Thomas Irvin: My Personal TestimonyBIMI Missionary to the country of Uganda, Africa.This testimony was given at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Carthage, Tennessee.For when we were yet without strength…My testimony stands out due to its abnormality. I grew up in and around Memphis, TN. I was consistently inconsistent concerning church attendance and spiritual matters. Fortunately, when we did attend church we visited gospel preaching Baptist Churches. Therefore, I grew up knowing the gospel, though I did not trust Christ until I was twenty-nine. With this brief introduction allow me to take you through thirty-seven years of personal history.Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.I was born on September 24th, 1981 in Memphis, TN. I was stillborn to a sixteen-year-old homeless mother. My birthplace was the Med, which is kin to the city zoo. After resuscitation, the Lord saw fit to restore my life. Our lives together proved God’s word is true; starting a family in an unbiblical fashion produces a troublesome life. The Lord blessed me with a wonderful mother who was not slack concerning her responsibilities.In January 2000 I joined the U.S. Air Force, escaping the rebellious and the bad city. By 2005 I was a civilian again. In 2006 I became a defense contractor in Saudi Arabia. While there I met an American Muslim family who gave up U.S. citizenship to live in an Islamic country. Fifteen hundred years of the fruits of Islam proved that to be a bad decision. A member of the family asked me a question I could not shake; “How does a person become a Christian?”Until then, I assumed I was a Christian. I’m from the south, it never occurred to me that we must “become” Christians. This burst of light shone on my empty existence. I knew the answer to their question, I explained that all are required to trust in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The trouble is, I had never called upon the Lord.Nevertheless, my curiosity was peaked, my heart was convicted, and I needed answers; yet I was still in Saudi Arabia. There was no pastor available, there was no church available, so I did what any sensible American would do in 2010; I turned to YouTube. Coming from Memphis the only Pastor I knew of was Adrian Rogers. He had a sermon online called “The Simplicity Of Salvation.” He made salvation so clear to me.I struggled with the decision to call upon the Lord for nearly two weeks. I understood my twenty-nine years of baggage could not come with me into the Christian life. Considering what Christ suffered for me brought me to a final conclusion. I happily bowed my head and came to be identified with the “whosoevers” that have called upon the name of the Lord. Our Saviour is so wonderful; he reached down into Islamic darkness and saved a wretch like me.And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God;I left Saudi Arabia a saved man. From there the Lord led in such a way that Kristin and I are now BIMI missionaries en route to Africa. During my time in Saudi, I came to be involved in Mixed Martial Arts. From Saudi Arabia, I moved to Long Island, New York for my next training camp. While there, I found myself attending a Bible Believing Church. The Lord made clear to me Mixed Martial Arts fighting was not for Christians.My MMA training sessions subjected me to certain lewd fellows of the baser sort as well as colorful music and language. My next fight was in America’s version of Rome’s arenas, sponsored by unsavory products. It became clear as a follower of Christ, I would have to put childish and spiritually unprofitable activities away. My replacement for Martial Arts training was standing on busy shopping corners to pass out gospel tracts. The weapons of my new warfare were not carnal. Ibecame engaged in the good fight.Living in Long Island, NY my savings dissipated. I began looking for work, but a background in aircraft armament systems was not exactly marketable. After diligent search, reality set in that living in New York was not sustainable. The company I worked for in Saudi Arabia called about a position in Egypt, I explained I would have to work out certain issues before considering the position. Primarily, I had only been saved one year and refused to isolate myself from the fellowship of the saints.The Lord helped me find a faithful Bible Believing Missionary in Cairo, named David Gates. Excited about spending time with a missionary in Egypt, I accepted the job. On my way to Egypt, I was sent to the Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach for training. While there, I searched for a church to attend and found Bible Believers Baptist Church outside the Navy Base. In service, the pastor did something I found to be incredible, he preached line-by-line and verse-by-verse through the book of Acts.It was refreshing, I stayed after church Sunday talking with Pastor Tim MacDonald for nearly three hours. He gave me a book and CD produced by James W Knox. The disc had brother James’ Bible School course “How to study and teach the Bible.” My life was greatly enriched! He taught me to unequivocally trust God’s word! His Bible-teaching gave me great confidence in God’s word.Living in Egypt, encouraged to study, provoked to trust God, and serving the Lord with a missionary; the Lord gave me a taste of my future. Brother David and I spent hours nightly on the streets of Cairo witnessing. This was an exciting time, the Lord set my heart ablaze for missions. After one year in Egypt, my contract ended. I moved to Deland, Florida and started attending classes at the Deland School of The Bible.I had been in Deland for one year when offered my last contract in Afghanistan. I spent the next seven months at Camp Leatherneck working with the U.S. Military. While there, the Chaplin allowed me to teach the Bible in the chapel each Saturday. This Bible study was open to anyone interested in coming. The same men came consistently, each of them was from Uganda. These men were wonderfully receptive to God’s word and captivated my heart, sparking the desire to learn about the need there.I planned a trip to Uganda, my friends in Afghanistan made arrangements for me to preach daily while in Africa. The excitement was mounting then we received the news. President Obama was drawing down the war in Afghanistan. Instructions were given to prepare for an immediate return to the U.S.; this included canceling upcoming trips. I was devastated; it seemed to me the door was closed. As instructed I helped prepare for the return to the United States.Returning to Deland, I eased back into Bible School and various church ministries. I also married the most wonderful woman God could give an undeserving man. We spent our evening dinners searching Google Maps for various countries to see who God had laboring there, all the while praying the Lord would show us where we could be used. One evening I received a message from a Ugandan man that I met in Afghanistan. The message detailed a series of Islands situated in Southern Uganda.I searched the matter and found the islands situated on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria. This vast body of water demands reverence for its Creator. Northern Lake Victoria has eighty-four Islands known as the Ssese Islands. Kristin and I were unable to identify any missionaries laboring amongst those people. This was an answer to our prayer, the Lord gave us the desire of our hearts!I contacted missionary Keith Stensaas in Masaka, Uganda. He is a second-generation missionary in Uganda, now more than twenty years. With zeal, I explained the desire of our hearts regarding Ssese. With reciprocated excitement, he offered to assist us along the way. He has done exactly that and more. We hold Brother Keith and Mrs. Sally in high regard and look forward to laboring with them. Starting under the guidance of an experienced missionary is foundational for us.With his own hand, he leadeth me.I enjoy surveying my life, a man amongst the chiefest of sinners, and identifying the wonderful ways the Lord has led. Few men could be more undeserving, yet the Lord would use such an one as I to labor in his fields. My hope is the Lord’s people read this brief sketch of his workings in my life and will be encouraged to trust him more along the way. It is good for us to note these points in our lives, bringing them to remembrance, a memorial unto the Lord. May he receive the honor and glory due him in each of our lives.Psalm 52:9 KJV “I will praise thee for ever because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.” Recent Articles:Missionary Papers: The Preference of HomelessnessAlexander Mackay: The Childhood of a Missionary EngineerDeputation Travel Log: The Mountain City FloodAutogenous Drug Addiction: The RealityThe Emptiness Within Recent Sermons Preached:Answering The Lord’s PrayerRomans 1:1 – Called To BeProverbs 8:30-31 – Wisdom’s DelightRomans 1:1 – Are You A Servant For Great Bible Teaching:James W Knox SermonsBrent Logan – Sermon Series

Colt, Catherwood, and the 3/5 arrive at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan and make their way to Sangin under heavy fire. They learn about their Forward Operating Base, Inkerman and their Patrol Bases, Fires and Transformers.

Author and former U.S. Marine Craig Grossi shares the story behind his book “Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, And How They Rescued Each Other.” Goes on sale Tuesday, October 31, 2017! In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn’t seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military regulations—the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged. Fred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family in Virginia. Website http://www.fredtheafghan.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FredTheAfghan Craig Grossi mentions two organizations that aim to reunite veterans with animals they meet abroad. Puppy Rescue Mission http://www.puppyrescuemission.com SPCA International Offers Various Programs https://www.spcai.org/get-involved/military-support/ Thank you to Eliza Rosenberry of William Morrow. About Nancy and Harold Rhee We have been married over 20 years, fostered over 60 dogs in the past four years, and we love animal rescue and the amazing people who dedicate their lives. And of course, the dogs and cats! If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 About Pawprint Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com Don’t miss any new episodes. Sign up for our email list. If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ About Pawprint’s Music All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is based in Brisbane, Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://info.vanillagroovemedia.com http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton

Author Craig Grossi reads from his book “Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, And How They Rescued Each Other.” Goes on sale Tuesday, October 31, 2017! In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn’t seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military regulations—the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged. Fred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family in Virginia. Website http://www.fredtheafghan.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FredTheAfghan About Nancy and Harold Rhee We have been married over 20 years, fostered over 60 dogs in the past four years, and we love animal rescue and the amazing people who dedicate their lives. And of course, the dogs and cats! If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 About Pawprint Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com Don’t miss any new episodes. Sign up for our email list. If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ About Pawprint’s Music All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is based in Brisbane, Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://info.vanillagroovemedia.com http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton

Two defense contractors went on a podcast and everything they said was true. In this episode, discover the shocking extent to which our government has privatized wartime operations.   Please support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! 2016 Podcast Awards Please Nominate Congressional Dish by April 30, 2016 Sound Clip Sources Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank Episode #257 “Money for Nothing", March 19, 2016. Hearing: Wartime Contracting, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, September 21, 2011. Hearing: Wartime Contracting, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight, July 16, 2013. Additional Reading Article: Northrop Grumman moving Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) capabilities to brigade combat teams by John Keller, Military and Aerospace Electronics, March 9, 2016. Congressional Research Service Report: Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations by Jeremy M. Sharp, Congressional Research Service, February 25, 2016. Special Military Assistance Benefits for Egypt Investor Report: Northrop Grumman 2015 Annual Investor Report, February 1, 2016. Bill Text: Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2016 December 15, 2015. Foreign Military Financing Program Congressional Research Service Report: Department of Defense Contractor and Troop Levels in Iraq and Afghanistan: 2007-2015 by Heidi M. Peters, Moshe Schwartz, and Lawrence Kapp, Congressional Research Service, December 1, 2015. Data on Contractors released starting September 2007 Article: Meet the impressive guns protecting U.S. bases from rocket attacks in Afghanistan by Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post, October 21, 2015. Article: Dark cloud of legal trouble begins to lift away from Louis Berger byPete Troilo, Jeff Tyson, Devex, August 31, 2015. Article: Pine Gap's new spy role revealed by Philip Dorling, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 31, 2015. Nautilus Institute Report: Expanded Communications Satellite Surveillance and Intelligence Activities Utilising Multi-beam Antenna Systems by Desmond Ball, Duncan Campbell, Bill Robinson and Richard Tanter, May 28, 2015. Article: Satellite photos of Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan, before and after U.S. withdrawal by Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post, May 20, 2015. Article: Blog: Northrop to Continue Developing C-RAM Command and Control System, Signal AFCEA, April 7, 2015. Defense Contract Audit Agency Report: Report to Congress on FY 2014 Activities Department of Defense, Defense Contract Audit Agency, March 25, 2015. Article: "Disturbing" Waste In Afghanistan: How The U.S. Trashed Troops' Health And Squandered Millions by Neal Ungerleider, Fast Company, February 18, 2015. Article Getting Out Of Afghanistan by E.B. Boyd, Fast Company, January 28, 2015. Article: Northrop Grumman Awarded C-RAM Contract – DoD Daily Contracts by Lindy Kyzer, Clearancejobs.com, August 15, 2013. Article: Australian outback station at forefront of US spying arsenal by Philip Dorling, The Age, July 26, 2013. Congressional Research Service Report: Department of Defense's Use of Contractors to Support Military Operations: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress by Moshe Schwartz and Jennifer Church, Congressional Research Service, May 17, 2013. Government Accountability Office Report: Additional Steps Needed to Help Determine the Right Size and Composition of DOD's Total Workforce, May 2013. Article: Sen. Claire McCaskill leaps hurdles to overhauling wartime contracting by Lindsay Wise, McClatchy Newspapers, January 19, 2013. Bill Text: Contracting Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, December 28, 2012. Article: The 25 Biggest Defense Companies In America by Eloise Lee and Robert Johnson, Buisness Insider, March 13, 2012. Article: Northrop Grumman receives counter-rocket, artillery and mortar contract from U.S. Army by Skyler Frink, Military and Aerospace Electronics, February 1, 2012. Article: Northrop Grumman (NOC) Gets $124M Contract for C-RAM Systems, StreetInsider.com, October 31, 2011. Commission on Wartime Contracting Report, August 2011. Congressional Research Service Report: Department of Defense Contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq: Background and Analysis by Moshe Schwartz and Joyprada Swain, Congressional Research Service, May 13, 2011. List of Congressional Hearings Type of Work Performed by Contractors Article: U.S. Supersizes Afghan Mega-Base as Withdrawal Date Looms by Spencer Ackerman, Wired, August 9, 2010. Article: Halliburton, KBR, and Iraq war contracting: A history so far by Angie Drobnic Holan, Politifact, June 9, 2010. News Release: U.S. Army Awards Northrop Grumman Major C-RAM Systems Integration Delivery Order by Sudi Bruni, Northrop Grumman Corporation, November 10, 2009. Additional Information Webpage: Northrop Grumman 2014 Election Cycle Lobbying and Campaign Contributions, March 9, 2015. Indeed.com Job Openings: Cable Installer and Technician for U.S. Base In Afghanistan Protective Security Specialist, AEGIS LLC Inventory / Warehouse Assistant Manager, Pacific Architects and Engineers, Inc. Webpage: USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives April 15, 2016. USAID Budget Report Fiscal Year 2017 March 16, 2016. Webpage: Senate Homeland Security Commitee Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Wikipedia: Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) Podcast Interviews Featuring Jennifer Briney: Liberty on Point with Tony Bottoms, April 20, 2016. Crush The Street, April 14, 2016. Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

The Afghan commandos based in Helmand Province have been fighting heavily in northern districts, including Sangin over the past year. As US forces leave Camp Leatherneck and British forces leave Camp Bastion, the Afghan 7th Commando Battalion at adjacent Camp Shorabak will remain, along with the regular Afghan National Army, running operations by road and by air (when helicopters are available). This package includes footage of a ride-along on a convoy from Camp Shorabak to Gereshk police headquarters, footage of life on base, file footage of Afghan commando night operations, interviews with commanders, the District Governor of Nahri Saraj and with commandos.

Coming to you live deep in the Heart of America.Welcome back to The Live Show!First headline of the day: Investigator of the Secret Service prostitution scandal resigns.If you will remember back, there were a group of secret service agents who were on an advanced detail and they ended up going to Colombia. They were lady implicated in a prostitution scandal. And 8 of them were subsequently fired. For those of you who don’t understand how an advanced detail works, let me explain.When you’re doing close protection work, of which I have quite a bit of experience, you have on a large scale operation like you would have protecting a President or high ranking Senators or something like that, you typically have two teams. You have the actual close protection element that guards the person that you’re there to protect. And you have an advanced team that goes to the locations that the individual is going to be at prior to them arriving, does a bunch of coordination, and makes sure that things are secure.So you have a group of secret service agents who travel to Colombia as part of the advanced element. And while they were there, they got their advance work done, it was late in the night, they got an itch they got to scratch, it’s right there. It’s right in front of you, just go over there. So they ended up paying for sex and got kicked out of the Secret Service.Now, they had assigned an investigator, David Nieland, to try and figure out if a crime had been committed here. He was part of the Department of Homeland Security who was tasked with the internal review of the Secrete Service in the 2012 prostitution scandal. He quietly resigned in August after he was implicated on his own incident involving prostitution. Investigator in Secret Service prostitution scandal resigns after being implicated in own incidenthttp://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/10/29/investigator-in-secret-service-prostitution-scandal-resigns-after-implicated-in/The investigator leading the probe into the Secret Service's 2012 prostitution scandal quietly resigned in August after he was implicated in a prostitution entanglement of his own.A senior administration official confirmed to Fox News that David Nieland was observed entering and leaving a building that was under surveillance as part of a prostitution investigation by sheriff's deputies in Broward County, Fla.Authorities later interviewed a prostitute who identified Nieland in a photo and said he had paid her for sex.Nieland resigned after he refused to answer questions from a Department of Homeland Security official about the incident.What do you expect? When you give people massive amounts of authority, if you needed any validation that corruption exists everywhere and that absolute power corrupts absolutely, you need to look no further than the single man who was in charge of monitoring and reviewing the Secret Service investigation. Here’s another one:Man beheads woman & jumps in front of trainhttp://nypost.com/2014/10/29/man-possibly-beheaded-woman-jumped-in-front-of-train-cops/A man beheaded a woman at her Long Island apartment Tuesday night and dragged her out into the street where he kicked her severed head about 20 feet before jumping in front of a train, cops and witnesses said.Some of the neighbors thought the headless body in the street was a Halloween prank, only to lift the lifeless body and discover it was real, witnesses said.The man was struck and killed by a LIRR train about 25 minutes later.It’s wild and crazy times in New York. Never a dull moment.You know, I laugh a little bit about it because, if you don’t, it’s just so sad. This is a bad situation. Bad things happen all the time. With 24 hour news cycles, you tend to see more of them than you saw years ago. But it was a rarity in this country when somebody got beheaded. Not so much anymore. We have a ton of stuff in the stack today.I got so much stuff today that I want to go over with you and so many different angles that I want to present to you.We have got some folks who are inside of the Obama Administration who are just saying some absolutely atrocious things about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.We’ve got the Michael Brown case and the anonymous leaking stuff so we’ll be talking about that.As I’ve mentioned on this show before, we’re starting to see the repercussions of what happens in an economy when you make things cheap. You get a lot of people who want it and a lot of people who were providing it who don’t want to provide it anymore. Now we’ve got a report here that some doctors are wary of taking insurance exchange patients.The FCC Chair is looking to spur the online video future. It looks as though the FCC is going to help facilitate a way for consumers to cut the cord from the cable companies.And, Google, I noticed this out of the BBC, they are developing a cancer and heart attack detector. In addition, Royals taking command in game 6. It’s like a totally different team. We get back in our own turf and now we’re in very good position because in the last 7 times there has been a game 7 in the World Series, the home advantage team has won. It’s winner takes all tonight so huge day for Kansas City. -----If you would like to discuss anything with John about the show, email him at Jason@TheLiveShow.TVYou can also use the hashtag #TheLiveShowFollow Jason on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/TheLiveShowTVFollow Us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheLiveShowTV-----If you are really enjoying the show and would like to support what we're doing at The Live Show, please consider donating to our cause. You can do that at www.Patreon.com/TheLiveShow-----Are you interested in advertising on The Live Show?Reach out to us at Advertising@TheLiveShow.TVWe’d love to talk with you.-----SponsorsTrade Pro Futures: http://tradeprofutures.com/The industry's top futures and forex trading platforms.Trade Empowered: http://www.tradeempowered.com/Learn how to day-trade, swing-trade, or become a profitable long term trader.Main Street Alpha: http://mainstreetalpha.com/A social site that links up professional successful traders with verifiable track records to capital.----- I was thinking about this prostitution scandal just right now. When you go to foreign countries, prostitution is legal, it’s open, they have entire houses with big signs that say ‘come here’ for your paid tail. In the United States, not so easy to come across it so I’m just curious.It’s easy to make bad decisions when bad decisions are staring at you in the face and nobody is there to say that this might be a bad idea. But this guy in Florida, man, I don’t even know where would you go in Kansas City. I can only imagine but it would be the most unsafe place in town. But it’s something you have to work for here in the U.S. right? It’s not just out in the open. And so for a guy to know that he’s the investigator, that he’s the guy that’s investigating this scandal and to still have gone to the effort, it’s just, I don’t know. He had to work for it basically. It wasn’t like it was out in the open. Anonymous Unveils Explosive ‘Leaks’ on Michael Brown Grand Jury and Ferguson Officer Darren Wilsonhttp://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/10/28/anonymous-unveils-explosive-leaks-on-michael-brown-grand-jury-and-ferguson-officer-darren-wilson-report/Hacker group Anonymous is claiming that officer Darren Wilson will not be indicted by a grand jury in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, according to purported government sources.On or about November 10, 2014 the Grand Jury decision will be announced. Darren Wilson will NOT be indicted on ANY charges related to the murder of Mike Brown. All local police Chiefs and jail commanders have been notified to begin preparing for major civil unrest. Governor Nixon has been notified of the impending announcement and has ordered the Missouri National Guard to begin preparations for a possible re-enstatement of the martial law that was declared at the beginning of the Ferguson protests.It’s what we’ve been saying from the very beginning. We’ve been telling the protesters to not hitch your star to this kid. This kid is not the guy you want as the poster chid for your movement against police brutality.I am not suggesting by the way, as I’ve said many times, that they don’t have a legitimate complaint about the police force in America. I’m not suggesting that at all.They may have very valid claims against brutality, discrimination against certain police officers or police stations across the country. What I’ve been saying is, this is not the kid, this is not one of those cases.What you ought to be doing is you ought to be finding those cases that actually do have some sort of racial bias or discriminatory bias, civil rights violation, or freedom or liberty violation. This is not it. Britain ends combat role in Afghanistan, last U.S. Marines hand over basehttp://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/26/us-afghanistan-troopwithdrawal-idUSKBN0IF06I20141026British troops ended their combat operations in Afghanistan on Sunday as they and U.S. Marines handed over two huge adjacent bases to the Afghan military, 13 years after a U.S.-led invasion launched the long and costly war against the Taliban.Their coming departure leaves Afghanistan and its newly installed president, Ashraf Ghani, to deal almost unaided with an emboldened Taliban insurgency after the last foreign combat troops withdraw by year-end.At the U.S. Camp Leatherneck and Britain's Camp Bastion, which lie next to each other in the southwestern province of Helmand, troops lowered the American and British flags for the final time on Sunday and folded them away.The U.S. military is leaving behind about $230 million worth of property and equipment –- including a major airstrip at the base, plus roads and buildings -- for the Afghan military.The battles have raised concerns about whether Afghan forces are truly able to hold off the Taliban without intelligence and air support from the United States and its allies. "I'm cautiously optimistic they will be able to sustain themselves," said Brig. Gen Daniel Yoo, the commander of Regional Command (Southwest).He said the success of the Afghan security forces depended on leadership, continued development of logistics and confidence."They've got to want it more than we do," he said.What’s unfortunate is we didn’t do this sooner. There was no reason for men and women to continue to be there to be fighting and dying for nothing. Once we realized and it became apparent that they had no idea, no plan for an exit strategy of what success looked like, it became a political stunt.What they should have done was, the second they decided ‘look we’ve done what we can do. We need to get out of here’. They should have just overnight been gone. There’s no reason to be out there to be fighting and dying for nothing. What a Senior Obama Admin. Official Reportedly Called Netanyahu Signals Relations Are at a ‘Full-Blown Crisis’http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/10/28/what-a-senior-obama-admin-official-reportedly-called-netanyahu-signals-relations-are-at-a-full-blown-crisis/“The thing about Bibi is, he’s a chickens**t,” this official said.“The good thing about Netanyahu is that he’s scared to launch wars,” the official reportedly added, expanding on his “chickens**t” comment. “The bad thing about him is that he won’t do anything to reach an accommodation with the Palestinians or with the Sunni Arab states. The only thing he’s interested in is protecting himself from political defeat.”Another administration official told Goldberg that he agreed the Israeli prime minister is a “chickens**t,” but went further, calling Netanyahu a “coward” in regards to the way he has dealt with the growing Iranian nuclear threat.We have one sound relationship in the Middle East. One partner for freedom and democracy in the entire region. And Obama is going to single handedly tear that to the ground.It's absolutely unacceptable and it has to stop. And to wrap up, we cover what's happening with Obamacare and how there are case after case of it not working.Some doctors wary of taking insurance exchange patientshttp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/10/27/insurers-aca-exchange-plans-lower-reimbursements-doctors/17747839/Now that many people finally have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchanges, some are running into a new problem: They can't find a doctor who will take them as patients.Because these exchange plans often have lower reimbursement rates, some doctors are limiting how many new patients they take with these policies, physician groups and other experts say."The exchanges have become very much like Medicaid," says Andrew Kleinman, a plastic surgeon and president of the Medical Society of the State of New York. "Physicians who are in solo practices have to be careful to not take too many patients reimbursed at lower rates or they're not going to be in business very long." The Coming Divide Episode on The Live Show, October 8, 2014http://theliveshow.tv/the-live-show/the-coming-divide-obamacare-strikes-walmart-twitter-sues-the-doj/ The Coming Divide by Jason Stapleton: http://www.theliveshow.tv/resources/thecomingdivide.pdfEXCERPT: “If insurance premiums are going up most Americans who now have insurance are going to become more dependent on their employer to help defer some of the cost. This, in turn, will likely decrease the mobility of ourworkforce since people will be less likely to quit jobs, start new businesses, or apply for better jobs out of fear they might lose their health insurance. If you feel trapped in a job now and are afraid to quit because the company has such good benefits, just wait. In the world of ObamaCare it will be virtually impossible to leave your employer. Here’s why.In addition to a personal mandate, ObamaCare also goes after corporations. Those are the evil institutions that provide jobs and create products that produce wealth. In the eyes of many in Washington, a company exists not to make a profit for its shareholders or to create value for consumers. Rather, that company exists to provide jobs, pensions, and health insurance to its workers. In their, eyes making a profit should always come second to caring for the worker.”EXCERPT: “The new corporate mandate forces most American businesses to offer government­ approved health insurance to their employees or else pay new federal taxes for not doing so. Not all corporations fall under this new law. Right now the bar is set at 50 employees or more. So if you run a company with 50 or more employees or if you work for a company that has more than 50 employees, you’re going to be affected.Under the new mandate, if a company does not offer health insurance and has at least one employee receiving a subsidy from the government then that company must pay a $2,000 fine per employee.Even if the company does offer health insurance, if they have an employee who can get a better deal with a subsidized insurance program, that company will also be taxed at $2,000 per employee (exempting the first30 employees).”EXCERPT: “But it doesn’t stop there. Even if the employer does offer health insurance, if one person who works for them opts for an alternative, subsidized health insurance, that company is still liable to for the penalty because the company did not provide “adequate” coverage. So they’re damned if they do and damned if they don’t.Now step back for a moment and let’s contemplate what the cost of providing coverage might be to those employers. Remember, by the IRS’s own filings they expect the cheapest plan to run $20,000 year. This is several multiples higher than the current cost for health insurance. Companies that now offer insurance will now be faced with a choice. Pay double or triple what they now pay per employee or simply suck it up and pay the penalty. Which one do you think most large companies will choose?If you work for a small company (less than 50 employees) and you happen to have health insurance now, do you think they are likely to continue to provide it when premiums double or triple? The answer is no. What you will see over the next several years is companies dropping their health insurance coverage and pushing people onto the exchanges.” What it all means for you, your children, and your grandchildren?EXCERPT: “The new law will have a very damaging effect on entry­ level workers. When I turned 16, I walked across the street from my house and got a job washing dishes at a Pizza Hut for $5 an hour. Over the course of the next several years I moved from one company to the next. There was a high degree of mobility and I had the opportunity to advance at a young age. In the summer I switched from working 20 hours a week to 40 or 50, depending on who I was working for and how badly I needed money. There was a massive amount of opportunity for a kid who was willing to work hard.I also gained a great deal of work experience. I had the chance to work in a variety of industries and even tried my hand at entrepreneurship by cutting grass with a friend in the summer. Entry ­level jobs were easy to come by and a poor kid like me learned a lot about the value of hard work. Had I decided to stay at the Pizza Hut, I could have easily worked my way up to a manager and even purchased my own franchises down the line. There was upward mobility, a chance to start at the bottom and retire rich.I think that kind of opportunity is over. With the passage of ObamaCare, companies like Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Home Depot, and a host of other companies that offer a low barrier for entry and a chance to advance, will have to drastically change the way the hire and advance employees.”As is typical with progressives, they have the best of intentions but they're never measured on the outcomes, only on the intentions. They had an intention of healthcare for all as though you could just mandate that everybody receives a certain amount of a commodity and not affect the supply and demand of that commodity at all.And this is what you get. Now people who have subsidized health programs, they don't have coverage. In fact, they can't even find a doctor. What will happen over time is fewer and fewer future students are going to get into the medical field to become doctors.It's coming, it's here now. And the longer it's here, the more it reaches it's tentacles into every part of our lives.Support the show.

C Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines conducts a TOW Missile range at Tactical Base Dwyer. Lance Corporal Zachary Marquard, Missile Specialist, C Co., 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, explains how vital the TOW Missiles are to their mission and what it’s like to fire those high powered missiles.

U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment conduct a rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The range helped to keep the Marines familiar with the different weapons systems and more effective in their employment. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Eric S. Wilterdink/Released)

The Military Health System may be undergoing some significant changes, including the creation of a new agency to absorb the TRICARE Management Activity, under the DoD budget request for fiscal 2013. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta hosted a townhall meeting at Camp Leatherneck, in Afghanistan. There, he lauded the cooperation among coalition forces and the successes NATO troops have had in the area despite recent violent incidents in the country. The soldier suspected of leaving his post and killing 17 Afghan civilians, including women and children, as been moved from Afghanistan to a military detention facility outside of Afghanistan, Defense Department Spokesman Capt. John Kirby confirmed in an interview. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho shared a message with soldiers about brain injuries and the Army's efforts to treat and care for brain injury patients.

Package about coalition forces, mentors and instructors teaching Afghan National Security Forces how to counter the improvised explosive device. Students attending the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Joint Sustainment Academy, Camp Leatherneck, learn how to place explosives on IEDs and blow them up during an exercise held at Camp Bastion's training range, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Gino Flores. Includes soundbites from Master Chief Scott Trieble, from Aiea, Hawaii, Navy explosives ordnance disposal expert, Counter Improvised Explosives Devices Task Force. Also available in high definition.

U.S. Marines from 2D Marine Division Forward (2D MARDIV FWD) conduct an evening colors ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan on September 11, 2011. Marines of 2D MARDIV FWD raised over 50 American Flags to honor the events of September 11th, 2011. 911TenAnniv

U.S. Marines from 2D Marine Division Forward (2D MARDIV FWD), perform Evening Colors while also raising 51 additional American flags aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan on Sept. 11, 2011. The marines of 2D MARDIV FWD had 51 personal flags raised to honor and remember the events of September 11th, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Charles T. Mabry II/ Released). 911TenAnniv

Marines and other coalition service members reflect on 9/11 with a memorial ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Includes remarks by Maj. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest and II Marine Expeditionary Force. Also available in high definition. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross

Marines and other coalition service members reflect on 9/11 with a memorial ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Includes remarks by Maj. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest and II Marine Expeditionary Force. Also available in high definition. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross

B-roll of the 9/11 Ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard. Also available in high definition

Marines and other coalition service members reflect on 9/11 with a memorial ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Includes remarks by Maj. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest and II Marine Expeditionary Force. Also available in high definition. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross

Marines and other coalition service members reflect on 9/11 with a memorial ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Includes remarks by Maj. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest and II Marine Expeditionary Force. Also available in high definition. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross

Package about U.S. chaplains and their National Army counterparts are fostering a relationship between their units to help promote cultural and religious consideration. The 1st Marine Division is partnered with the 215th Corps, Afghanistan National Army at Camp Leatherneck. Produced by Marine Staff Sgt. Dean Davis. There is a sound bite from Cmdr. Carlos Ortiz, 1st Marine Division Chaplain. Also available in high definition.