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The Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods System (TARPS) was a significant advancement in reconnaissance technology, particularly for the U.S. Navy during the late 20th century. TARPS, developed and deployed during the Gulf War (1990-1991), was a crucial system designed to enhance real-time intelligence-gathering capabilities for naval aviation, especially for carrier-based aircraft. The system was integrated into F-14 Tomcat fighter jets, allowing them to conduct high-resolution imagery and reconnaissance missions. TARPS utilized a sophisticated suite of sensors, including high-definition cameras and infrared systems, to capture imagery and data over enemy territory. This made it a valuable asset for targeting and surveillance, providing crucial intelligence during the conflict. One of the individuals behind the deployment of TARPS was Chris Bacon, a Navy veteran who played a role in the system's operational success. In August 1998, at 17 years old, Chris Bacon joined the Navy and started basic training in Orlando, Florida. After graduation, he went to Photo School in Pensacola, Florida. Upon graduating, he received orders to report to the VF-103, F-14 Fighter Squadron. VF-103 was part of Carrier Air Wing 17, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Shortly after, he deployed for workups in preparation for a six-month deployment. As scheduled, the airwing deployed on August 7 aboard the USS Saratoga and made a rapid crossing of the Mediterranean as Iraq invaded Kuwait. Ten days after deploying, the US began Operation Desert Shield. On the evening of January 28, the USS Saratoga received orders to initiate Desert Storm. After seven months and 21 days of deployment, with 11,700 arrested landings, 12,700 sorties flown, and 36,382 miles traveled, the USS Saratoga returned to its home port on March 28 with fewer sailors. The success of TARPS marked a significant milestone in the evolution of naval reconnaissance capabilities, enabling Navy pilots to gather detailed intelligence in real time while remaining out of the enemy's direct line of fire. During the Gulf War, the U.S. Navy utilized TARPS extensively for various missions, including target identification, battle damage assessment, and strategic reconnaissance over Iraq and Kuwait. The system's ability to gather high-quality imagery and intelligence played a vital role in guiding airstrikes and shaping military strategy. The data collected by TARPS provided commanders with timely and actionable intelligence, which greatly enhanced the effectiveness of allied forces during the conflict. TARPS became a benchmark for future reconnaissance technologies, demonstrating the importance of integrating advanced sensors into military aircraft to improve operational effectiveness. It also highlighted the growing importance of real-time intelligence in modern warfare, a trend that would continue to evolve in subsequent conflicts and military technologies. In addition to its use in the Gulf War, TARPS continued to serve as a vital tool in the U.S. Navy's arsenal for many years after the conflict. It contributed to numerous intelligence-gathering operations and was a crucial component of naval reconnaissance efforts in the post-Cold War era. TARPS' legacy paved the way for future advancements in aerial reconnaissance systems and underscored the importance of technological innovation in military operations. Overall, the development and deployment of TARPS represented a major leap forward in naval aviation technology. Thanks to the efforts of individuals like Chris Bacon and the broader U.S. Navy team, TARPS played a critical role in the Gulf War, providing essential reconnaissance data that helped shape the outcome of the conflict. Its impact on military reconnaissance continues to be felt today as modern systems build on the foundation laid by TARPS. January 1, 1994, marked Chris's final six-month deployment, which coincided perfectly with Operation Deny Flight and Operation Provide Promise, which enforced the UN's no-fly zone and provided air support over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Upon his return, the USS Saratoga docked in Jacksonville, Florida, and was decommissioned. Her last day at sea was his last day in the Navy. We're grateful to UPMC for Life and Tobacco Free Adagio Health for sponsoring this event!

“The fighting in this area is ferocious.” Two shoot 'em ups with two names each, from Capcom's arcade heyday of the late 80s/early 90s. Leon, Chris Worthington, Michiel and expert guest Ed Tremblay equip formidable loadouts and launch into the skies of Area 88 / U.N. Squadron and U.S. Navy / Carrier Air Wing. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_628.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Introduction by Manami Matsumae2. Final Boss by Manami Matsumae edited by Jay TaylorYou can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often extended version of the podcast four weeks early, along with exclusive podcasts, if you subscribe to our Patreon for the minimum of $2 per month (+VAT).  Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read on the podcast? Then venture over to our forum and check out the list of upcoming games we're covering. Whilst there you can join in the conversations with our friendly community in discussing all things relating to videogames, along with lots of other stuff too. Sound good? Then come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. Jamy Bechler interviewed former TOPGUN Commanding Officer Andy "Grand" Mariner. Jamy would later spend a good deal of time visiting with Grand doing research for "The Captain", which was Jamy's fourth book. We hope that you enjoy listening to this interview, whether it's your first or second time. Show notes are below ... Captain Andy "Grand" Mariner is the Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. Previously, he was the Commanding Officer at  TOPGUN. The United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program is the preeminent training school for naval aviators. Click here for Captain Mariner's complete bio. In today's episode, we discuss: Leadership principles Mentality of fighter pilots A day in the life of a TOPGUN student and instructor What the movie (Top Gun) got right or wrong ... and so much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links  Bio: https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/CVW11/Pages/DCAG.aspx Air Wing 11 Website: https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/CVW11/Pages/default.aspx Navy Website: https://www.navy.mil/ The Fighter Pilot Podcast w/guest Andy "Grand" Mariner, TOPGUN Commanding Officer: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/episodes/007-topgun-vs-top-gun/ Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/christopher-wirth-0071a3198/ Army Navy Game Website: https://armynavygame.com/ History of TOPGUN: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/topgun-navys-first-center-excellence Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Clark Kellogg (College Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149 Dr. Bhrett McCabe (world-renown Sports Psychologist) - Episode 148 Mike Lombardi (former NFL General Manager) - Episode 138 Peter Elliott (U.S. Marshal) - Episode 130 Kaya Jones (former Pussycat Doll) - Episode 115 Phil Hellmuth (Poker World Champion) - Episode 108 Jon Gordon (author of "The Energy Bus) - Episode 100 Chris Voss (former FBI Lead Hostage Negotiator) - Episode 081 Kevin Harrington (former 'Shark Tank' Shark & Inventor of the Infomercial) - Episode 021 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Top Gun in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00aHvkKj7Bs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4U4BQW9OEk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlpEt5ptCDs The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com, which helps teach student-athletes in any sport to learn what it means to be a great teammate and positive leader. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com has hundreds of video lessons. Not only is the content relative and beneficial to a student-athlete but they are also only 2 minutes in length. Athletes can easily watch them on their phones or tablets. Great teams have great teammates and that is just what  theleadershipplaybook.com teaches today's student-athletes. Right now, individual student-athletes can get 50% off a monthly or yearly subscription by using the coupon code “STUDENT” at checkout when they visit TheLeadershipPlaybook.com.  Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.

Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! A week after my first interview with Navy Captain Royce Williams he called me to say "I've thought of more things to talk about!" So this is part two of Captain Royce Williams discussing what it takes to keep the Navy refueled and rearmed at sea. He commanded a Carrier Air Wing during the Vietnam War and the USS El Dorado Command ship as its Captain in the 1960s and Royce tells us what it's like to lead while "Haze Grey and Underway.". The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. The two F-4B Phantom squadrons in Royce's Air Wing were VF-114 Aardvarks and VF-213 Black Lions. These are highly detailed images of these two Phantoms printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick to any flat surface. Please go to www.wallpilot.com and purchase one of our 125 Ready-to-Print graphics or order a custom graphic with your name, unit emblem, tail codes, and weapons load from Wall Pilot. Financial support for our podcast is solely from Wall Pilot so help keep us going. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode. Please share this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast with your family and friends found on my website at www.markhasara.com/episodes.  

Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! A week after my first interview with Navy Captain Royce Williams he called me to say "I've thought of more things to talk about!" So this is part two of Captain Royce Williams discussing what it takes to keep the Navy refueled and rearmed at sea. He commanded a Carrier Air Wing during the Vietnam War and the USS El Dorado Command ship as its Captain in the 1960s and Royce tells us what it's like to lead while "Haze Grey and Underway.". The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. The two F-4B Phantom squadrons in Royce's Air Wing were VF-114 Aardvarks and VF-213 Black Lions. These are highly detailed images of these two Phantoms printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick to any flat surface. Please go to www.wallpilot.com and purchase one of our 125 Ready-to-Print graphics or order a custom graphic with your name, unit emblem, tail codes, and weapons load from Wall Pilot. Financial support for our podcast is solely from Wall Pilot so help keep us going. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode. Please share this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast with your family and friends found on my website at www.markhasara.com/episodes.  

Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! A week after my first interview with Navy Captain Royce Williams he called me to say "I've thought of more things to talk about!" So this is part two of Captain Royce Williams discussing what it takes to keep the Navy refueled and rearmed at sea. He commanded a Carrier Air Wing during the Vietnam War and the USS El Dorado Command ship as its Captain in the 1960s and he tells us what it's like to lead while "Haze Grey and Underway.". The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. The two F-4B Phantom squadrons in Royce's Carrier Air Wing Eleven were VF-114 Aardvarks and VF-213 Black Lions. These are highly detailed images of these two Phantoms printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick to any flat surface. Go to www.wallpilot.com and purchase one of our 125 Ready-to-Print graphics or order a custom graphic with your name, unit emblem, tail codes, and weapons load from Wall Pilot. Financial support for our podcast is solely from Wall Pilot so help keep us going. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode. Please share this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast with your family and friends found on my website at www.markhasara.com/episodes.

It's Back to School! Kicking it off with the Buzz Question about inflation and spending. Aviation squadrons assigned to the Carrier Air Wing 9 out of Lemoore Naval Air Station returned home after 7 months at sea. The family of a 22-year-old woman missing from Selma is offering a $1k to help find her. Councilmembers Bredefeld, Maxwell and Arias join Mayor Dyer in opposition of SB 930, a bill sponsored by State Senator Wiener that would extend last call to 4a in 7 cities, including Fresno. Steve Bannon joined Alex Jones to claim the FBI is preparing to assassinate Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Back to School! Kicking it off with the Buzz Question about inflation and spending. Aviation squadrons assigned to the Carrier Air Wing 9 out of Lemoore Naval Air Station returned home after 7 months at sea. The family of a 22-year-old woman missing from Selma is offering a $1k to help find her. Councilmembers Bredefeld, Maxwell and Arias join Mayor Dyer in opposition of SB 930, a bill sponsored by State Senator Wiener that would extend last call to 4a in 7 cities, including Fresno. Steve Bannon joined Alex Jones to claim the FBI is preparing to assassinate Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Links1. "Winged Luddites: Aviators are the Biggest threat to Carrier Aviation," by Noah Spataro, Trevor Phillips-Levine and Andrew Tenbusch. War on the Rocks, January 10, 2022.2. "Regaining the High Ground at Sea: Transforming the Navy's Carrier Air Wing for Great Power Competition," by Bryan Clark, Adam Lemon, Peter Haynes, Kyle Libby and Gillian Evans. Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, 2018.3. "US Navy Fly Two Remotely Controlled EA-18G Growlers in Test Flights," by Graham Allison. UK Defense Journal, 5 February 2020. 4. "Midrats Episode 614: Big Navy vs Reconnaissance & Strike Capable Drones." USNI Blog, January 22, 2022. 5. "The Rise of A.I. Fighter Pilots," by Sue Halpern. The New Yorker, January 24, 2022.6. "The Future is Unmanned: Why the Navy's Next Generation Fighter Shouldn't Have a Pilot," by Walker Mills, Trevor Phillips-Levine and Dylan Phillips-Levine. CIMSEC, February 25, 2021.

AIRWaves Episode #66: Welcome to a very special edition of AIRWaves 'Meet the Fleet - USS Carl Vinson' with Captain P. Scott Miller, Commanding Officer of USS Carl Vinson, and Captain Tommy Locke, Commander, Carrier Air Wing 2. They became the first aircraft carrier to deploy with a combination of fourth and fifth generation platforms – demonstrating the awesome power and capability of the Air Wing of the Future.

This episode of The Athlete Entrepreneur features my good friend and co-founder of Hero Barbell Co.,  Lt. Col. Frank "Squiggy" Savarese. Lieutenant Colonel Savarese was born the son of a Marine attack pilot.  He graduated the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelors of Science in History and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May 2002.  In June 2006, Lieutenant Colonel Savarese finished his initial training at VMFAT-101, and reported to the Death Rattlers of VMFA-323 for follow on training.  He also deployed aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (II) in 2007 and again in 2009 in support of theater security operations in the western pacific.  He was designated Air Combat Tactics Instructor in December 2008. Departing from the Snakes in July 2009, Lieutenant Colonel Savarese received orders to become a Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor and reported to VMFAT-101.  While with the Sharpshooters, he was selected to attend the United States Navy's Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and was designated a Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor in June 2011. Lieutenant Colonel Savarese received orders in August 2012 to report to Marine Aviation Training Systems Site (MATSS) Iwakuni, and relocated his family to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.  While assigned to MATSS Iwakuni, he served as MATSS operations officer and as the MAG-12 standardization evaluator.  In July 2013, he received orders and reported to the Bats of VMFA(AW)-242 and serve as the pilot training officer.  He attended Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-14 was designated a WTI in October 2013.  For his efforts as training officer, he was recognized as the 2015 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Aviator of the Year. Subsequently, Lieutenant Colonel Savarese reported for duty as Air Officer, 11th Marine Regiment in April 2015.  Upon graduating Tactical Air Control Party School and being designated a Forward Air Controller (FAC), he attended WTI again as an air officer.  While at WTI, he received the India 14 award, distinguishing him as top FAC.  During his tour with 11th Marines, he was responsible for Joint Terminal Attack Controller training throughout 1st Marine Division.In October of 2016, Lieutenant Colonel Savarese reported to the Death Rattlers of VMFA-323 for his department head tour.  During this tour, he served as the maintenance officer in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and deployed with Carrier Air Wing 11 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in June 2017.  He returned in December of 2017 and served as the executive officer until his departure in March of 2019. After departing the Death Rattlers for a second time, he reported to Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) to serve as the Tactical Aircraft Integration (TAI) officer.  For his continued efforts to integrate both the Navy and Marine Corps, he was recognized as the 2019 USMC Tailhooker of the Year.His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Strike/Flight), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (gold star in lieu of third award), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (gold star in lieu of second award).  Throughout his flying career, he has accumulated over 2300 mishap free F/A-18 hours, over 150 combat hours, and 364 carrier-arrested landings.LtCol Savarese is happily married to the former Jamie Alameda of Yuma, Arizona.  They have four children, Charlotte (10), Reid (8), Frances (4), and Margot (1).

Andy "Grand" Mariner is interviewed by Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote during the official book launch party for "The Captain". Commander Mariner was formerly a commanding officer at TOPGUN and is now Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. He is stationed at Naval Air Station LeMoore. Mariner helped Bechler with many of the aspects in "The Captain", which is his 4th book. "The Captain" is the story about a star quarterback turned hotshot fighter pilot. Despite always having talent, status, and power, the pilot finally comes to understand what REAL leadership looks like after a training accident. Find out more at TheCaptainBook.com. You can also follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler or visit his website JamyBechler.com   - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout.  Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. ChinUpChestOut.com is more than a great apparel brand, it's a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors.  - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com - - - -  Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”   - - - -  Jamy Bechler is the author of four books including The Bus Trip and The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.

Links1. American Sea Power at a Crossroads: A Plan to Restore the US Navy’s Maritime Advantage,Bryan Clark, Timothy A. Walton, and Seth Cropsey, Hudson Institute, September 29, 2020.2. Sustaining the Undersea Advantage: Transforming Anti-Submarine Warfare Using Autonomous Systems, Bryan Clark, Seth Cropsey, and Timothy A. Walton, Hudson Institute, September 10, 2020. 3. Strengthening the U.S. Defense Maritime Industrial Base: A Plan to Improve Maritime Industry’s Contribution to National Security  Bryan Clark, Timothy A. Walton, and Adam Lemon, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, February 12, 2020.4. Taking Back the Seas: Transforming the U.S. Surface Fleet for Decision-Centric Warfare, Bryan Clark and Timothy A. Walton, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, December 13, 2019.5. Sustaining the Fight: Resilient Maritime Logistics for a New Era, Timothy A. Walton, Ryan Boone, and Harrison Schramm, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, April 23, 2019.6. Regaining the High Ground at Sea: Transforming the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing for Great Power Competition, Bryan Clark, Adam Lemon, Peter Haynes, Kyle Libby, and Gillian Evans, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, December 14, 2018.

Captain Andy "Grand" Mariner is the Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. Previously, he was the Commanding Officer at  TOPGUN. The United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program is the preeminent training school for naval aviators. Click here for Captain Mariner's complete bio. In today’s episode, we discuss: Leadership principles Mentality of fighter pilots A day in the life of a TOPGUN student and instructor What the movie (Top Gun) got right or wrong ... and so much more!!!   Resources, Books, and Links  Bio: https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/CVW11/Pages/DCAG.aspx Air Wing 11 Website: https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/CVW11/Pages/default.aspx Navy Website: https://www.navy.mil/ The Fighter Pilot Podcast w/guest Andy "Grand" Mariner, TOPGUN Commanding Officer: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/episodes/007-topgun-vs-top-gun/ Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/christopher-wirth-0071a3198/ Army Navy Game Website: https://armynavygame.com/ History of TOPGUN: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/topgun-navys-first-center-excellence Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Clark Kellogg (College Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149 Dr. Bhrett McCabe (world-renown Sports Psychologist) - Episode 148 Mike Lombardi (former NFL General Manager) - Episode 138 Peter Elliott (U.S. Marshal) - Episode 130 Kaya Jones (former Pussycat Doll) - Episode 115 Phil Hellmuth (Poker World Champion) - Episode 108 Jon Gordon (author of "The Energy Bus) - Episode 100 Chris Voss (former FBI Lead Hostage Negotiator) - Episode 081 Kevin Harrington (former 'Shark Tank' Shark & Inventor of the Infomercial) - Episode 021 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Top Gun in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00aHvkKj7Bs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4U4BQW9OEk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlpEt5ptCDs This Episode is Sponsored By Audible Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams). Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”   Jamy Bechler is the author of The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.  

It's time... to battle! Marc Matt and John sit down for an entirely non civil discussion about the best game released in 1990. Nine games will be chosen as nominations, three games each. With the nine nominations agreed upon, the trio of diligent gamers will play all of the games and later come back in a future episode to decide which is the best game released in 1990!   Intro music from www.bensound.com Snoopy Tennis (1982) https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Snoopy_Tennis Smash TV (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_TV Dark Seal (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Seal Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_Moonwalker Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedball_2:_Brutal_Deluxe Snow Bros. (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Bros F-Zero (1991) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Zero_(video_game) Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse Pilotwings (1991) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilotwings Star Fleet Battles Captain's Edition Basic Set (1990) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29663/star-fleet-battles-captains-edition-basic-set Nightmare (1991) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5641/nightmare Aliens (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(1990_video_game) Creatures (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_(video_game) Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse Turrican (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turrican Funhouse (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FunHouse_(pinball) Wing Commander (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Commander_(video_game) MERCS (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercs Stunts (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stunts_(video_game) The Secret of Monkey Island (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_of_Monkey_Island Centurion: Defender of Rome (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion:_Defender_of_Rome Pool of Radiance (1988) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_Radiance Blood Bros. (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Bros. Cabal (1988) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabal_(video_game) Magic Sword (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Sword_(video_game) Super Mario World (1991) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_World Double Dragon C64 (1988) https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Double_Dragon_(Melbourne_House) Carrier Air Wing (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_Air_Wing_(video_game) Champions of Krynn (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_of_Krynn Devil's Crush (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush Gals Panic (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gals_Panic James Pond (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Pond Mega Twins (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Twins Out Zone (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_Zone Parodius! From Myth to Laughter (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parodius!_From_Myth_to_Laughter Shadow Dancer (1989) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Dancer Columns (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columns_(video_game) Sol-Feace (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol-Feace Sex Vixens from Space (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_Vixens_from_Space MUSHA (1990) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUSHA  

Ethan is a veteran of the United States Navy.  He served honorably as an Intelligence Officer from 2009-2015.  During his time, he served as the Middle East Subject Matter Expert for Carrier Strike Group One, on board the USS CARL VINSON, as the carrier strike group sailed through the Arabian Gulf during the Arab Spring.  His Carrier Air Wing, Carrier Air Wing 17 provided Close Air Support for fighting men and women on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan.  During these engagements, Ethan led the debrief team and developed the Standard Operating Procedures for obtaining accurate mission reports for the Electronic Attack squadron.  His expertise in the Middle East came from his time at the University of Chicago, where he majored in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations with a focus on the Islamic Middle East and the Arabic Language.  This background served him especially well as it led to his first job out of college as a civilian Arabic interpreter for deployed troops in Iraq in 2008.  Since having left the Navy, Ethan has become a powerhouse in the Financial Services field as a top producer for several leading agencies including Northwestern Mutual.  He now serves as the Chief Operating Officer for US Vet Life, a financial startup specializing in helping servicemembers, veterans, and their families successfully navigate and leverage the benefits and benefits market both in and out of the military.

Sailors with Carrier Air Wing 5 touchdown, reunite with families.

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- The X-47B successfully conducted the first ever Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) of an unmanned aircraft April 22, completing the final test objective under the Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System demonstration program. While flying off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, the X-47B connected to an Omega K-707 tanker aircraft and received over 4,000 pounds of fuel using the Navy's probe-and-drogue method. "What we accomplished today demonstrates a significant, groundbreaking step forward for the Navy," said Capt. Beau Duarte, the Navy's Unmanned Carrier Aviation program manager. "The ability to autonomously transfer and receive fuel in flight will increase the range and flexibility of future unmanned aircraft platforms, ultimately extending carrier power projection." During the test, the X-47B exchanged refueling messages with a government-designed Refueling Interface System (RIS) aboard the tanker. The aircraft autonomously maneuvered its fixed refueling probe into the tanker's drogue, also known as the basket, the same way a Navy pilot would refuel a manned aircraft. "In manned platforms, aerial refueling is a challenging maneuver because of the precision required by the pilot to engage the basket," Duarte said. "Adding an autonomous functionality creates another layer of complexity." This testing helps solidify the concept that future unmanned aircraft can perform standard missions like aerial refueling and operate seamlessly with manned aircraft as part of the Carrier Air Wing, he said. "This segment of the X-47B demonstration program allowed us to further mature AAR technologies and evaluate the government tanker RIS," said Barbara Weathers, X-47B deputy program manager. "We used similar command-control and navigation processes previously demonstrated during the X-47B landings aboard the aircraft carrier." Over the last few years, the Navy accomplished several significant firsts with the X-47B that showcased the Navy's commitment to unmanned carrier aviation. With the completion of this program, the service continues to develop its future unmanned carrier-based platform, known as UCLASS.

Welcome to Military LIfe Radio and Navy Wife Radio featuring: Great Interviews, Inspiring Stories, and Candid Conversation! Did you know September is Life Insurance Awareness Month?  Our guest today Greg Blake knows danger.  He served in the Navy for eight years.  Trained as a combat engineer, he served multiple tours of duty in the Pacific.  When he separated, he worked on off shore oils rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, Greg works in financial services—which, in the wrong hands, can be just as dangerous. Greg’s turn as Sailor and driller, and now as financial advisor, made it abundantly clear to him that life insurance is essential.  “Today, 2 out of 5 families would become destitute—forced out of their home, or made bankrupt—if their primary wage earner were to die.  The cost of overlooking life insurance far exceeds the short-term savings benefits.” We are asking him all kinds of questions about life insurance. Plus, we give a shout out Welcome Home message to the USS RONALD REAGAN and Carrier Air Wing 11 and more. Join us!