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“Bobby V” originally enlisted in the Army as an Airborne Ranger in January of 1988. After completing Infantry Basic Training and the Ranger Indoctrination Program he was assigned to the 1st Ranger BN Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia.  As a Ranger, he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 1994 he was reassigned as a Ranger Instructor at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion in Camp Rudder Florida.He was accepted into the Warrant Officer Program in 1997. He attended Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training, Warrant Officer Basic Course and UH-60 Black Hawk transition.   After completing the UH-60 aircraft qualification at Fort Rucker he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Task Force Hawk deploying to Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.In 2001 after a successful assessment and selection he was assigned to A Co. (Shadows) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Upon arrival to the 160th he attended the Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Level-C Course. He received his Fully Mission Qualification in 2002 and Tracked Maintenance Test Pilot in 2005.  In 2007 he was assigned to D Co. (Raiders) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot. From 2008 through 2015 he was assigned to multiple companies in 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner, the Battalion Liaison Officer to Special Operations Command Southern Command, Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner.  In 2015 he was assigned to D Co. AVUM-AVIM (Dark wing) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as the Senior Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner. He has made numerous deployments with D Co. (Raiders), C Co. (Shadows) and D Co. (Darkwing) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and INHERENT RESOLVE totaling over 860 days deployed to combat logging 1100 hrs of combat/ imminent danger.Chief Warrant Officer Five Villarreal military schools include the Individual Infantry Training course, Airborne Course, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Ranger Course, Jungle Warfare Training Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, French Foreign Legion Guyane Commando Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Warrant Officer Candidate School, Army Aviation Branch Qualification Course, OH-58A Recon Air Interdiction Course, UH-60 Aircraft Qualification Course, Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Level-C Course, Aviation Maintenance Manger Course, Maintenance Test Pilot Course / Examiner, Warrant Officer Advanced Course, Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education Course, SIX Sigma Green Belt Certification Course, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Course, FAA Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter) & Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot . His awards and decorations include:  Bronze Star (2), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal Valor (1), Air Medal (4),  Army Commendation Medal (4), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (5), Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ oak leaf cluster (2), Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Airforce Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Army Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ bronze arrowhead (1), Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ bronze Star (2), Kosovo Campaign Medal (1), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1), Iraq Campaign Medal (7), Inherent, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (1), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), Army Service Ribbon (1), Overseas Service Ribbon (1), NATO Medal (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) (1), Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachute Badge w/ bronze service star, Jordanian Parachute Badge, Egyptian Parachute Badge, French Forces Legionnaire Guyane Commando Badge, Master Aviator Badge.He is now retired and enjoys spending time with and raising his two daughters, fishing and has plenty of option on politics, domestic and Global affairs and politics.

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief visits Frankfort, Kentucky, to sit down with Jeff and Cam Mattingly of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery and Bourbon 30—where tradition is honored, craftsmanship is respected, and every bottle carries a legacy. For nearly two centuries, the Mattingly family has played a vital role in shaping the bourbon industry, their expertise spanning nine whiskey operations and countless collaborations with some of the most respected names in the business. Jeff and his son Cam continue that tradition, refining the single barrel selection process into something truly remarkable. But their work extends beyond whiskey—they are committed to giving back, donating $10 from every bottle sold to veteran organizations across the country. Their dedication to honoring those who have served is a testament to their values and the deeper meaning behind their craft. Big Chief begins the show with Bourbon 30 at 100 proof—a pour that carries rich, nutty character with a warm rye spice that lingers on the palate. He then moves to their core SKU at 116 proof, a whiskey layered with deep, dark fruit sweetness, balanced by a spice that stays with you long after the last sip. The second half of the show is a tribute to those who have sacrificed for our nation. The 82nd Airborne expression, bottled at 128 proof, is bold and unwavering—much like the paratroopers it represents. Its spice and tobacco notes command respect, a reflection of the courage and grit required to serve in one of the most demanding units in the military. To close out, Big Chief raises a glass to another military tribute—The Combat Infantry Badge, Batch 6. At 135 proof, this light whiskey is powerful yet refined, with buttery richness, seasoned oak, honey, and a touch of smoke. The finish is long and meaningful, much like the service and dedication of those it honors. This episode is more than just a whiskey tasting—it is a moment to recognize and respect the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. As a veteran, I extend my gratitude to the Mattingly family for their commitment to both bourbon and the brave individuals who defend our freedoms. So pour a glass, take a moment to reflect, and join us for another meaningful journey on The Whiskey Trip. Cheers!

Dr. Dale Comstock served 10 years in 1st SFOD-D (The Delta Force) as an assaulter, explosives, mechanical, ballistic,and manual breacher, Team Leader, 3rd Special Forces Group (Green Berets) as a light and heavy weapons expert -Team Sergeant, and in the 82nd Airborne Division 325th Infantry. He also worked 9.5 years as a paramilitary operative for USG and concurrently worked as a contract security specialist, COO, Vice President, and President for various security companies applying his skills and knowledge on a myriad of security challenges around the world.  ​ https://wealthfit.com/podcasts/get-wealthfit/dale-comstock-a-conversation-with-the-american-badass/ ​ https://youtu.be/VfROu7_UIR4 ​ https://youtu.be/0X6N3g190pY ​ https://youtu.be/FcAD5wuxOkE ​ ​ Dr. Dale A. Comstock, N.D., M.A., President,"The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason." ​ Dale Comstock has given 35 years of service to the United States combating U.S. enemies abroad. He served in every campaign from Grenada to the present conflicts that the United States is involved in as a frontline combatant directly engaging the enemy, either as a Paratrooper, Green Beret, Delta Force Operator, or Paramilitary contractor. He has been decorated twice for Valor in combat and is also the famed breacher that explosively breached the Modelo Prison in Panama during the 1989 U.S. invasion and rescue of Kurt Muse. You can read more about his life and combat experience in his book American Badass.Dale has 6th degree Black Belts in American Open Karate and Extension Fighting, with a 1st degree Black Belt in Ju Jitsu. He is a former professional boxer, kickboxer, and MMA fighter, who authored the 3rd Special Forces Group combatives manual in 1997, instructed the Delta Force combatives program and the 3rd Special Forces Group combatives program. He is a competitive Bodybuilder and actively trains and competes alongside his son. In the world of self-defense Dale has globally managed bodyguard details for high net worth businessman, celebrities, and Politicians.In addition to martial arts training and knowhow, Dale has a Doctorate Natural Health and Alternative Medicine, a Masters Degree in Business and Organizational Security Management, with a Baccalaureates degree in Education. He is fluent in German, with a working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese.He is a certified Locksmith, Special Security and Anti-Terrorist Driving Instructor, Evasive and Defensive Off-road Driving, Professional K-9 trainer and handler, Combat Tracker, U.S. Army Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE), DOD High Risk level-2 Resistance to Interrogation trained, Delta Force firearms and Close Quarter Battle instructor, FBI Firearms instructor, Mid-South Institute firearms instructor, NRA firearms instructor, NSA Operational Security Manager, Waterborne Insertion Expert, and Advanced Urban Warfare/ Unassisted Asset Recovery trained.In September 2011 Dale was featured on Discovery Channel's “One Man Army,” and in September 2012 he was featured on NBC's “Stars Earn Stripes” alongside Terry Crews. Since that time Dale has participated in numerous Hollywood productions and has authored his book “American Badass,” which is his life story from childhood to present day that talks about his journey through virtually every ground campaign from Grenada to Afghanistan as a Delta Operator, Infantryman, and Paramilitary Operative.AWARDS/HONORS: Bronze Star with “V” device (For Valor), Joint Service Commendation Medal with “V” device (For Valor), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ Spearhead device (3 awards), Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star (2 awards), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Saudi Arabian-Kuwait Liberation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Master Parachute Badge, Special Forces Tab.

Sergeant Major of the Army, Sergeant Major Michael Weimer joins the show to discuss what he's learned from his decades of experience in the Army and how family, mentors, and self-reflection have helped him grow into the leader he is today. Joe and Weimer also talk about:Why the military can be "the family business"Weimer's biggest obstacle in his careerThe importance of being present at work and at homeManaging the tension between family and professional obligationsBalancing accountability with empathyWhy tough conversations lead to growthThe power of self-reflectionand much more!Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer was sworn in as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Army on Aug. 4, 2023. Weimer's most recent assignment was serving as the Command Sergeant Major for U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Throughout his career he has served in a variety of positions from team member to Command Sergeant Major of Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan, to Command Senior Enlisted Leader of U.S. Special Operations Command Central.As the Sergeant Major of the Army, Weimer is the Army chief of staff's personal adviser on matters affecting the enlisted force. He devotes the majority of his time traveling throughout the Army to observe training and interact with Soldiers and their Families. Weimer is the public face of the U.S. Army's Noncommissioned Officer Corps, representing the NCO Corps to the American people in the media and through business and community engagements. He enlisted in the Army in 1993 and successfully completed Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 1994. He graduated the Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Course and earned his Green Beret in 1996. His previous assignments include tours with 7th Special Forces Group, and nearly 20 years in Special Mission Units.Weimer's military education includes all levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, Sergeants Major Course, Executive Leader Course, Summit Course, Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster Course, Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (HIGH RISK), and Air Assault School. Weimer is a graduate of Norwich University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis.His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal (2nd award) with Combat device (1st award), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Valor (2nd award), Bronze Star Medal (5th award), Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal with "C" device, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3rd award), Iraq Campaign Medal (3rd award), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (5th award), NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantry Badge, Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge, and Air Assault Badge.Weimer is married and has two children.Today's Sponsors:Veteran-founded Adyton. Connect Leadership With Action Across Distributed Formations With Mustr by AdytonExray a veteran-owned apparel brand elevating the custom gear experience. Exray provides free design services and creates dedicated web stores for units

Indefinitely suspended FBI Agent Garret O'Boyle joins the podcast LIVE to discuss service, duty, sacrifice, whistleblowing, and testifying in front of Congress two weeks ago. O'Boyle served as an infantryman in the 101st Airborne in Iraq and Afghanistan earning the Combat Infantry Badge, as a police officer in Waukesha WI, and then as an FBI Agent in the Witchita KS office assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Kansas City SWAT team. __________________________________________________________________________ Today's podcast supported by CatholicVote.Org If you are interested in supporting the going litigation against the FBI over religious liberties, you can visit http://CatholicVote.Org   Our product sponsor is https://PatriotCoolers.com Use Promo code "KYLE" for 10% off and free shipping over $50. A big thanks to both of these great organizations.

Retired Major Donny Bigham served 27 years of service to the Nation in the Marine Corps and the US Army. He is humbled to have served in almost every position within the composite of an Infantry Rifle Company (Enlisted and Officer) and deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen (greater than 45 months). Major Bigham was honored to be the First ever Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Army (Conventional Forces) for the past six years while in uniform. He was instrumental in being part of the team that changed the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years and co-authoring the Occupational Performance Assessment Test for initial screening of future Soldiers. He designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) at Fort Jackson and Fort Benning, emphasizing true strength, mobility, and speed to increase lethality and survivability across six pillars for the Warrior! Lastly, the TAP-C is the first-ever center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion designed under his tenure. He was recognized as the 2017 TSAC-Facilitator of the Year (Strength Coach). Also, Major Bigham was awarded the 2016 Army Male Athlete of the Year. He is a 2x IPF World Champion in Raw Powerlifting and the current drug tested IPF World Record Holder in the Squat. Currently, Major Bigham is a Ph.D. student at Rocky Mountain University pursuing a terminal degree in Human Sport and Performance.Major Bigham's military awards and schools include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge, and Expert infantryman Badge. His strength coaching credentials include NSCA RSCC, CSCS, *D, TSAC-F, *D, RPR, USAW 1, FMS 1 & 2, TRX 1 & 2, Kfit 1 & 2. In addition to his military service, Major Bigham has also served as Head Strength Coach for North Western High School, Youth Pastor, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, High School Teacher (Math & Science), Head Varsity Baseball Coach, and Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C.

Retired Major Donny Bigham served 27 years of service to our Nation in the Marine Corps and the US Army with deployments to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen. He was the First ever Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Army (Conventional Forces) for the past six years while in uniform. Instrumental in being part of the team that changed the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years and co-authoring the Occupational Performance Assessment Test for initial screening of future Soldiers. Donny designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) at Fort Jackson and Fort Benning, emphasizing true strength, mobility, and speed to increase lethality and survivability across six pillars for the Warrior! Lastly, the TAP-C is the first-ever center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion designed under his tenure. Donny was recognized as the 2017 TSAC-Facilitator of the Year (Strength Coach) and also awarded the 2016 Army Male Athlete of the Year. He is a 2x IPF World Champion in Raw Powerlifting and the current drug tested IPF World Record Holder in the Squat. He is currently a Ph.D. student at Rocky Mountain University pursuing a terminal degree in Human Sport and Performance.IG: @onetimepowerliftingMilitary Awards and Schools: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge, and Expert infantryman Badge.Strength Coaching Credentials: NSCA RSCC, CSCS, *D, TSAC-F, *D, RPR, USAW 1, FMS 1 & 2, TRX 1 & 2, Kfit 1 & 2He is also the Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C. and programs alongside Sorinex on the TrainHeroic Platform, and Educates in partnership with Kabuki Strength.Mentions on PodcastBreath Belt: Code: EDGES20thebreathbelt.comSorinex Tactical App: STATP https://www.sorinex.com/pages/statpMTN TOUGH + APPhttps://mtntough.comKabuki Strength Educationhttps://www.kabukieducation.com(Time stamps + 1:45)1:34 Lean forward in the foxhole3:10 If you don't understand the brain, you'll miss the mark8:00 Effecting Human Performance in the Army, Changing Army PT test9:00 Energy Systems for Military, Barriers to Implement Systems17:40 Military Opportunities in Military22:30 Military Guys Different, Athletes Given too much potential, Having guys that are coachable25:55 Powerlifting, 2x World Champion & World Record27:30 Donny's Philosophy. Faith, Use what you have, because God will take them away29:20 Pursue God, Bible lesson, Following the Cloud, Pushing us towards the promiseland31:30 God and Proximity (33:18)33:30 Helping or hurting, gifts, your responsibility to pursue36:30 Why listen to God? What was your purpose to be deployed40:10 Sorinex Tactical app, Go Wheel & Mountain Tough41:20 What seperates the app from others?41:40 Assessment built in, specificity, demo42:00 Rower 2k in 8 min, elite VO2 63043:12 The importance of getting assessed before the program44:30 Learned by working with thousands, need to be efficient45:50 Baseline Strength47:30 Best advice to recovery and train optimally, programmed recovery and specificity48:15 Hot and Cold therapy50:00 Doesn't set anything before 9am, 10 hours of sleep non-negotiable50:30 Massage therapist, yoga51:20 Breath Belt56:57 Cold arm exposure experiment on soldiers

Tune in as Charlie Hardage details the work his company does to engage with investors using a CRM. --About the guest:Charlie Hardage is an accredited investor with over 12 years of experience in IT sales. He has worked with household names like Dell, Google, and Google Value-Added Resellers. Charlie is a veteran of the US Army, including 5 years serving as an infantry team leader earning numerous service medals, including a Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart. He's been investing in real estate since 2017 and has $130 million in assets under management. Charlie is a GP, or general partner, on 2 deals and a limited partner on 2 deals as well. Connect with Charlie Hardage: Charlie's Website: https://www.hkigllc.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Ways to improve investor engagement and capital raising✔️ Creating a customer journey for subscribers to your email list/newsletter✔️ Using a customer relationship management (CRM) system to automate marketing campaigns and educate passive investors✔️ Using email campaigns to gradually transform investors from beginners to confident/sophisticated investors✔️ What makes a good CRM✔️ Understanding the CRM tool learning curve--❓ WANT TO LEARN MORE?Apartment Syndication FAQ Reference Sheet

Join co-hosts Richard Coyne & Bill Zahller as they interview guests who left successful careers to pursue a different path on the Road Less Traveled Show! In this episode, we spend time with Charlie Hardage!  Charlie is a former U.S. Army soldier that went on to become an Information Technology (IT) sales leader.  Charlie got his real estate license and now invests in multifamily through his company. A bit more about Charlie: Charlie Hardage has been in IT sales for 12+ years working with Dell, Google, and Google Value-Added Resellers. Before becoming a Real Estate Professional, Charlie was the Senior Sales Director of North America for a location intelligence company. Charlie holds a Bachelor's of International Business from Harding University and a Master's Degree from Columbia University. Charlie previously was in the United States Army for 5 years as an Infantry team leader. He has numerous service medals including a Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart. After the military, Charlie got his real estate license and worked as a residential agent. In 2013, a family member and mentor told him about multi-family syndication which is when he went to work underwriting deals and learning about the business. Since 2017 Charlie has been working on multifamily syndication and is an owner in $134M in assets through his company, H&K Investment Group.   Contact Charlie: Website: hkigllc.com  Email: charlie@hkigllc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charleshardage   Contact Bill Zahller Phone: 828-275-5035 Email: Bill@ParkCapitalPartnersLLC.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billzahller   Contact Richard Coyne Phone: 404-245-9732 Email: Richard@ParkCapitalPartnersLLC.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richardjcoyne   If you would like to learn more about: How Park Capital Partners connects investors with passive income-generating opportunities through real estate, Our Park Capital Value-Add Fund (a 506c fund), Our latest multifamily acquisitions, or The Park Capital Partners Foundation, Inc. (a 501(c)3 non-profit).   Please contact Park Capital Partners LLC in the following ways:  Website: ParkCapitalPartnersLLC.com Email us: info@ParkCapitalPartnersLLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParkCapitalPartners/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/park-capital-partners-llc/   Music by Aliaksei Yukhnevich/Jamendo. Audio and Video production by Kerry Webb.   If you would like to be a guest on our show and have a “path change” story, please reach out to Richard at Richard@ParkCapitalPartnersLLC.com.  We would l

The disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. A lack of strategy to face China. Indifference in the face of Iranian protests. In-fighting over the correct policy to support Ukraine. Is it any wonder that the American people are wondering about the efficacy and longevity of America's power? A hard look at American history suggests that the reasons behind American decline have more to do with choice than with circumstances. Decline, after all, is a choice for American presidents persuaded the nation is not a force for good in the world. Leaders in Washington who are willing to adopt strong and decicive military policy are few and far between, on both sides of the aisle. How do we fix decades of decaying interest in American power? How do we market American security in the global context to reluctant internationalists? These questions and more with today's guest, Senator Tom Cotton. Sen. Cotton is the U.S. Senator for Arkansas, and just released the book, Only the Strong: Reversing the Left's Plot to Sabotage America. His senatorial committees include the Judiciary Committee, the Intelligence Committee, and the Armed Services Committee. He previously served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne, and served in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction team. He also served with The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, and has received the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and Ranger Tab.Download the transcript here.

Former Delta Force Operator was my guest on this episode of Inside the War Room.Links from the show:* American Badass: The true story of a modern day Spartan* Dale's website* Connect with Dale on Twitter or Instagram* Connect with Ryan on Twitter or Instagram* Join the conversation in the newsletterAbout my guest:Dr. Dale Comstock served 10 years in 1st SFOD-D (The Delta Force) as an assaulter, explosives, mechanical, ballistic,and manual breacher, Team Leader, 3rd Special Forces Group (Green Berets) as a light and heavy weapons expert -Team Sergeant, and in the 82nd Airborne Division 325th Infantry. He also worked 9.5 years as a paramilitary operative for USG and concurrently worked as a contract security specialist, COO, Vice President, and President for various security companies applying his skills and knowledge on a myriad of security challenges around the world. Dale Comstock has given 35 years of service to the United States combating U.S. enemies abroad. He served in every campaign from Grenada to the present conflicts that the United States is involved in as a frontline combatant directly engaging the enemy, either as a Paratrooper, Green Beret, Delta Force Operator, or Paramilitary contractor. He has been decorated twice for Valor in combat and is also the famed breacher that explosively breached the Modelo Prison in Panama during the 1989 U.S. invasion and rescue of Kurt Muse. You can read more about his life and combat experience in his book American Badass.Dale has 6th degree Black Belts in American Open Karate and Extension Fighting, with a 1st degree Black Belt in Ju Jitsu. He is a former professional boxer, kickboxer, and MMA fighter, who authored the 3rd Special Forces Group combatives manual in 1997, instructed the Delta Force combatives program and the 3rd Special Forces Group combatives program. He is a competitive Bodybuilder and actively trains and competes alongside his son. In the world of self-defense Dale has globally managed bodyguard details for high net worth businessman, celebrities, and Politicians.In addition to martial arts training and knowhow, Dale has a Doctorate Natural Health and Alternative Medicine, a Masters Degree in Business and Organizational Security Management, with a Baccalaureates degree in Education. He is fluent in German, with a working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese.He is a certified Locksmith, Special Security and Anti-Terrorist Driving Instructor, Evasive and Defensive Off-road Driving, Professional K-9 trainer and handler, Combat Tracker, U.S. Army Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE), DOD High Risk level-2 Resistance to Interrogation trained, Delta Force firearms and Close Quarter Battle instructor, FBI Firearms instructor, Mid-South Institute firearms instructor, NRA firearms instructor, NSA Operational Security Manager, Waterborne Insertion Expert, and Advanced Urban Warfare/ Unassisted Asset Recovery trained.In September 2011 Dale was featured on Discovery Channel's “One Man Army,” and in September 2012 he was featured on NBC's “Stars Earn Stripes” alongside Terry Crews. Since that time Dale has participated in numerous Hollywood productions and has authored his book “American Badass,” which is his life story from childhood to present day that talks about his journey through virtually every ground campaign from Grenada to Afghanistan as a Delta Operator, Infantryman, and Paramilitary Operative.AWARDS/HONORS: Bronze Star with “V” device (For Valor), Joint Service Commendation Medal with “V” device (For Valor), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ Spearhead device (3 awards), Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star (2 awards), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Saudi Arabian-Kuwait Liberation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Master Parachute Badge, Special Forces Tab. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Hardage to understand the characteristics investors should look for in a general partnership team, and to hear about what it takes to become a full-time investor.--Charlie HardageCharlie has been in IT sales for 12+ years working with Dell, Google, and Google Value-Added Resellers. Before becoming a Real Estate Professional, he was previously the Senior Sales Director of North America for a location intelligence company. He holds a Bachelor's of International Business from Harding University and a Master's Degree from Columbia University. Charlie previously was in the United States Army for 5 years as an Infantry team leader, where he earned numerous service medals including a Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart. After the military, Charlie got his real estate license and worked as a residential agent. Charlie has been investing in real estate since 2017. Currently, he has $130m AUM. He is a General Partner on 2 deals and a Limited Partner on 2. Charlie is a Co-Founder of H&K Investment Group LLC, focused on providing his database of high- and ultra high-net-worth investors with 100+ unit value-add apartment complex investments.To learn more about Charlie Hardage:H&K Investment Group's Website: https://www.hkigllc.com/H&K Investment Group's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/h-k-investment-group-llc/H&K Investment Group's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hkigllc--Follow Birch Prosper on Instagram (@birch_prosper)Visit our website https://www.birchprosper.com/Interested in investing with Birch Prosper? Let's chat! Schedule a call with us.

 This week's Urban Valor episode features Army combat veteran, Edgar Rios. Edgar served in the Army as an 11B Infantryman from 2008 to 2016 and got out as a Staff Sergeant. He walks us through being a brand-new soldier in Afghanistan and getting shot at for the very first time. The contact was coming from outside of Edgar's sectors of fire, yet Edgar decided to shoot back anyways. In doing so he received a master class on sectors of fire along with his platoon's first Combat Infantry Badge. Edgar leaves us with the changes he noticed in himself upon transitioning out of the military.Urban Valor is growing!  We're so thankful for your incredible support! Please SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video in the future! By subscribing, you're showing love and support to our Veterans and the Urban Valor mission, we really appreciate that! Please comment and show your appreciation with a 5 Star Review! We love reading your comments and will respond back!Also- please share our podcast with friends and family you feel would enjoy listening! The best way to grow is through world of mouth!We appreciate your support so much, thank you!

Brynt Parmeter served nearly 25 years as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army rising to the rank of colonel. During his time in uniform, he served in a wide variety of operational positions to include 39 months in Iraq between 2004 and 2009 where he earned the Combat Infantry Badge and three bronze star medals. After leaving the Army, Brynt co-founded Call Sign Coffee with his wife Lisa, an e-commerce coffee roasting company in San Jose, CA.  Brynt currently is Walmart's Military and Veteran Affairs Director and has built an innovative platform called "Find a Future". He also serves the Secretary of the Army as a Civilian Aide, first as the CASA for Silicon Valley and now for NW Arkansas.  Wal-Mar's Find a Future Program - https://walmartfindafuture.com Call Sign Coffee Company - https://callsigncoffee.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Brynt Parmeter

Jan Scruggs went to Vietnam in 1969 to serve as a rifleman in the U.S. Army. By the end of his service, he had received the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantry Badge, and an award for gallantry. After the war, he researched post-traumatic stress, which led to him testify before congress in support of establishing the nationwide Vet Center Program.  In 1979, Scruggs decided he wanted to create a memorial to all the Americans who died in the Vietnam War in order to help the country heal. Three years later, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was completed in Washington D.C. 

Six. That was the number of black bags Army Veteran Frederick Bourjaily and his comrades carried back to base after completing his first operation control assignment while serving in the Vietnam War. And though the experience happened over half-a-century ago, that memory lingers deeply in Bourjaily's mind today.Bourjaily shares this story precisely because he wants others to hear it. He wants today's young service members and military prospects to understand what war is like and to be prepared for all its brutality. He also wants Veterans who may be coping with their own traumas to know that they will never be alone.In this episode of Borne the Battle, Bourjaily shares what his war time experience was like while also being a father, and some ways he continues to help the Veteran community today as the national commander of the Combat Infantrymen's Association. More than just being a group that brings together Veterans who received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bourjaily leads the group agitating for military-oriented legislative reform in political arenas.Bourjaily was also a mentor with the Genesee County, Michigan Veterans Treatment Court.These Veteran-oriented courts – which regularly coordinate with VA – help many Veterans who commit non-violent offenses avoid falling into a cycle of trouble with the law. And Bourjaily helped Veterans who participated in this program follow a strict but manageable plan to get their lives back on track and get their crimes expunged from their record.Bourjaily struggled to readjust to civilian life because of the images he saw while serving. But he argues that the help he received from Veteran support groups, including the services provided by VA, helped him tremendously. He hopes that other Veterans will take the step to reach out for help as he did. Veterans like him are ready to assist.Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:Navy Veteran Kimberly Mitchell Additional Links: Want an idea of what treatment court is like? Check out this blog post featuring a day in the Milwaukee Veterans Treatment Court, here. Click herefor a complete list of Treatment Court related blog posts. For additional Veteran specific resources, check out the VA resources page, here. Treating Veterans with lingering “Long COVID”

Tom Cotton is a United States Senator from Arkansas. Tom's committees include the Judiciary Committee, where he serves as the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism, the Intelligence Committee, and the Armed Services Committee, where he serves as the Ranking Member of the Air Land Power Subcommittee.Tom grew up on his family's cattle farm in Yell County. He graduated from Dardanelle High School, Harvard, and Harvard Law School. After a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Appeals and private law practice, Tom left the law because of the September 11th attacks. Tom served nearly five years on active duty in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer.Tom served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne and in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction Team. Between his two combat tours, Tom served with The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Tom's military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and Ranger Tab.Between the Army and the Senate, Tom worked for McKinsey & Co. and served one term in the House of Representatives.Tom and his wife Anna have two sons, Gabriel and Daniel.

About This Episode: Teddy Daniels was born and raised in Pennsylvania to a blue collar family. Teddy's father was brick and stone mason and his mother worked at textile factory. Teddy attributes his work ethic to his blue collar upbringing. As a younger man, Teddy was a stellar athlete. He played baseball, was a champion powerlifter, ran track and was an All-State football player. He attended and graduated from the prestigious Valley Forge Military Academy. Teddy was selected to represent Pennsylvania in the Prestigious Big 33 Football classic which is known as the Super Bowl of High School Football. He then attended West Virginia University on a full athletic scholarship where he was a starting guard for the Nationally Ranked WVU Mountaineer Football Team. After College, Teddy had a distinguished career as a police officer. He worked in every aspect of Law Enforcement and was instrumental in community initiatives. Teddy was awarded the accolade of Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2002. After a successful law enforcement career, Ted enlisted active duty into the United States Army Infantry. Deployed to Afghanistan, Teddy was wounded during a firefight with the Taliban in 2012. Teddy is a highly decorated Combat veteran and his commendations include the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. In addition to his own campaign for Congress, Teddy served the Trump campaign as the Northeast U.S. Director of Vets for Trump. Find out more about Teddy at: Teddy's Website - https://teddydanielspa.com/ Teddy's GETTR - https://gettr.com/user/teddydanielspa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teddydanielspa/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DanielsCongress Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/913 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "American Pravda: My Fight for Truth in the Era of Fake News" by James O'Keefe www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Teddy Daniels was born and raised in Pennsylvania to a blue collar family. Teddy's father was brick and stone mason and his mother worked at textile factory. Teddy attributes his work ethic to his blue collar upbringing. As a younger man, Teddy was a stellar athlete. He played baseball, was a champion powerlifter, ran track and was an All-State football player. He attended and graduated from the prestigious Valley Forge Military Academy. Teddy was selected to represent Pennsylvania in the Prestigious Big 33 Football classic which is known as the Super Bowl of High School Football. He then attended West Virginia University on a full athletic scholarship where he was a starting guard for the Nationally Ranked WVU Mountaineer Football Team. After College, Teddy had a distinguished career as a police officer. He worked in every aspect of Law Enforcement and was instrumental in community initiatives. Teddy was awarded the accolade of Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2002. After a successful law enforcement career, Ted enlisted active duty into the United States Army Infantry. Deployed to Afghanistan, Teddy was wounded during a firefight with the Taliban in 2012. Teddy is a highly decorated Combat veteran and his commendations include the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. In addition to his own campaign for Congress, Teddy served the Trump campaign as the Northeast U.S. Director of Vets for Trump. Find out more about Teddy at: Teddy's Website - https://teddydanielspa.com/ Teddy's GETTR - https://gettr.com/user/teddydanielspa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teddydanielspa/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DanielsCongress Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/913 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "American Pravda: My Fight for Truth in the Era of Fake News" by James O'Keefe www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that Woonsocket native, Rocco Dan Baldelli is a former professional baseball outfielder and coach who is the manager of the Minnesota Twins. As a player, Baldelli quickly progressed through the minor leagues and made his big league debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, on opening day in 2003. During his first two seasons in the MLB, Baldelli established himself as an excellent offensive and defensive outfielder and placed third in voting for American League Rookie of the Year. In 2019, he won American League Manager of the Year. Next, an event that you should know about… It's Labor Day weekend and The Misquamicut Drive-In is showing 3 classic movies. Grease on Friday, Soul Surfer on Saturday, and Jaws on Sunday. Get your tickets. The shows start at 9pm. See you there! Next, Are you interested in a new opportunity? Look no further, we're here again with another new job listing. Today's posting comes from the City of Norwich. They're looking for 911 Emergency Dispatchers and your responsibility will be to handle and keep accurate communications of calls made to the emergency system.  Pay starts at $51,000 per year. If you're interested, you can read more and apply by using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=c91650dde4931e5f Today we're remembering the life of Edwin A. Fuller, of Weekapaug, passed away in Florida.  Born in New London, Ed graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in New Jersey and spent many summers in Weekapaug where he met the love of his life, Ellie. He graduated from the University of CT, a ROTC member, and Alpha Sigma Phi. After graduation, he married Ellie at St. Clare's Church of Misquamicut and was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer in the US Army. Ed served his country for 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served two tours of duty in Viet Nam and received his Combat Infantry Badge. Among many honors and medals, Edwin was the recipient of a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and was awarded the Viet Nam Service Medal. During his military career, he was a Professor of Military Science at Sienna College and an ROTC instructor at Canisius College. Ed received his graduate degree at Niagara College. He also attended the Commanding General Staff School in Fort Leavenworth. Upon retirement from the military, he worked for General Electric in Schenectady, NY as a project Manager with turbine engines. He was an avid sailor at the Saratoga Sailing Club where he and Ellie spent many weekends sailing and where Ed was also Commodore. During the winter months, they enjoyed downhill and cross-country skiing with their daughters. Ed leaves behind his daughters and his grandchildren. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Ed's life. Lastly, remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to Westerlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas joins today to discuss Afghanistan. Senator Cotton served nearly five years on active duty in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. Tom served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne and in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction Team. Between his two combat tours, Tom served with The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Tom's military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and Ranger Tab. He joined the military following the attacks on 9-11.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

“It's okay for a leader to not have all the answers. ” Whether you have the official title of a “leader” or not, know that influence is leadership. Whether it is in the online space, dealing with clients, or raising this next generation of kiddos, our leadership journey is one that should always be growing and developing. Today we are joined by a returning guest, John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) who is the author of  “Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action" as he shares with us his top lessons of leadership after leading THOUSANDS of soldiers at a time, and over 40 years of leadership experience.    Connect with John Gronski: https://johngronski.com/   WHO IS JOHN GRONSKI? John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) is CEO & Founder of Leader Grove LLC (www.LeaderGrove.com). He is the author of "The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love". John is a much sought-after speaker & leadership seminar facilitator. John served for over 40 years in the Army on active duty & in the PA National Guard. Assignments included DCG USAREUR (ARNG), 37th Commanding General of the 28th Infantry Division, & Commander of 2nd BDE, 28ID in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-06). He also served in Lithuania from 2000 to 2001. John holds a MBA from Penn State and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. John attended Alvernia University as a doctoral student in the corporate leadership program. He was certified as a Project Management Professional and holds a master certificate as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University. John is a graduate of numerous military schools to include the U.S. Army War College, the Command and General Staff Course, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Ranger School, & Airborne School. His military awards & decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (2nd award), Governor's Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, & Basic Parachutist Badge. Other achievements include the U of Scranton's Frank J. O'Hara Award for Government Service, the Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice, the Republic of Lithuania Medal of Merit & Order for Merits Knight's Cross, the Washington Crossing Foundation Award, the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award, & the PA VFW Eagle Award. John is a non-resident senior fellow for the Transatlantic Leadership Program with the Center for European Policy Analysis. John's personal leadership philosophy is built upon character, competence, & resilience.   FROM TODAY's EPISODE: Consistency in communication (even when we don't know what to say) After action reviews and the importance of being introspective Leaders helping themselves and their followers become more resilient Dealing with the fear that authenticity will threaten your competence?   CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday WANT A CHANCE TO ASK FUTURE GUESTS QUESTIONS? Text “Podcast guest” to  +1 (501) 214-4307 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046 YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?

North Mecklenburg High School Graduate, Mike Stubbs is an American Hero. Shot in the neck during battle in Vietnam  in 1967, Sgt. Stubbs got to his feet, continued to fight, and saved many lives. He has a Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, a Silver Star and a Combat Infantry Badge. He's the 2018 Military Order of the Purple Heart National Patriot of the Year and a member of the North Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame.  He joins Speenberg today to talk about his experience in Vietnam. The actions that gained him those honors. How that experience changed him as a man, and how he continues to give back to this country every day of his life. Speenberg even gets a big surprise for July 4th. Enjoy the show. 

SGM Baylis entered Special Forces in July of 1983 and completed the Special Forces Qualifications Course in August 84. His assignments have been with C co 1st Bn 5th SFG(A) on ODB 530 as the Weapons Sergeant and ODA 533 as the Junior Communications Sergeant from July 83-December 85; Receiver Section Chief and Platoon Sergeant in Signal Company 1st SFG(A) Fort Lewis Washington for 1986: as a Communication Sergeant in B Co 3d Bn 7th SFG(A) on ODAs 783 and 782(MFF) from January 1987 to January 1990 as an original member of Observer Controller Team One (MFF) in the Special Operations Division of the Joint Readiness Training Center from February 90 to June 93; as an Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant and Team Sergeant on ODAs 131 and 114 on Torii Station Okinawa from June 93 to June 98; as First Sergeant for Communications Training at E Co 1st Bn 1stSWTG(A), Fort Bragg, NC; Battalion Operations Sergeant Major 3d Bn 5th SFG(A) June 01 to May 02; Team Sergeant for ODA 591 June 02 to June 03; Detachment Sergeant of the 5th SFG(A) Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course from July 03 to May 04; Bn Operations Sergeant major 2d Bn 5th SFG(A) May – July 04. His last assignment was serving as the Company Sergeant Major for A Co 2d Bn 7th SFG(A). He was medically retired for injuries received in combat in April of 2007. Sergeant Major Baylis's combat tours are with the 7th SFG (A) during Operation JUST CAUSE from December 89- January 90 and the 5th SFG(A) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from October 01 to February 02, IRAQI FREEDOM from January 03 to June 03 and IRAQI FREEDOM 2 from May 04 to July 04. SGM Baylis participated in Demining Operations in Cambodia, Counter Narcotic Operations in Columbia and Bolivia, a Contingency Operation in Cambodia and Thailand and an in-extremis force deployment to India. SGM Baylis's holds an AAS from Vincennes University and a BS in history and business from The University of the State of New York. His military education includes Ranger School, PNCOC, ANCOC, 1SG Course, Battle Staff NCO Course and the SGM course as part of the Noncommissioned Officers Education System, SFARTAETC, Basic and Advance Airborne Courses, Basic and Advance Military Freefall Courses, Joint Intelligence Center Information Operations Course, Basic and Advanced Off Road Vehicle Operators Courses, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course, Special forces Operations and Intelligence Course, and Special Forces Heavy Weapons, Engineer, Communications Sergeant Courses, the Pathfinder Course (MTT in Thailand) and the Joint SOF Senior Enlisted Course. His awards and Decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC) , Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC) , Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge (1 star-3 awards) Expert Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Master Military Freefall Parachutist Badge, Ranger and Special forces Tabs, Foreign awards include Thai, and Singapore parachutist Badges. He is the founder and CEO of the VALOR Clinic Foundation. https://valorclinic.org/about/

Military service, religious faith, mental fortitude, physical and mental strength are the keys to Major Donny Bigham's success over the past three decades. In this episode, I talk with him about our shared experiences as champion powerlifters, our brotherhood as United States Marines, his service in the Afghanistan and Iraq and how he has dealt with trauma. This is a great episode to listen to or watch if you are looking for motivation and inspiration. Also: check it out about halfway through the discussion when I tease Donny about his Vanilla Iciness. Donny Bigham is a retired Major after 27 years of Service. He served as the first ever Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Uniform for the US Army, was instrumental in changing the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years to the Army Combat Fitness test, and led the effort designing the Occupational Performance Assessment Test (OPAT) for initial screening of potential recruits. He also designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center at Fort Jackson and re-wrote the Master Fitness Trainer curriculum to ensure all Warriors are successful in all Tactical Tasks! Donny served as the Head Strength Coach for the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) and Chief of Human Performance office at Fort Benning, GA. The TAP-C is the first ever Performance Center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion that was designed under Major Bigham's tenure. He also designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Assessment (TAP-A) at the Army Wellness Center to truly test baseline strength for the tactical athlete necessary to move under loads over 30% of their body weights. Major Donny Bigham was the Army Male Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017 NSCA TSAC-F facilitator (Strength Coach) of the Year, and he is also a two-time raw world master's powerlifting champion with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and (IOC), had the Squat WR in the IPF and has the WR Squat, Deadlift and Total in the IPL. Major Bigham is a 4x national champion and a 5x member of Team USA Powerlifting. He served in every position in an Infantry Rifle Company (Enlisted and Officer) and deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen (45 months). Military Awards and Schools: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge and Expert infantryman Badge. Here are some other areas where Major Donny Bigham has served outside of the uniform: Youth Pastor, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, High School Teacher (Math & Science), Head Varsity Baseball Coach and Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C.   Check out the Major's Instagram page HERE.  https://johnalanpod.com/  

Podcast26:   When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish: the Truth & the Pulse of what matters   Hello Everyone!  Welcome back to iIrish; Songs, Stories & Shenanigans.  After listening, I hope you will feel we have a great show for you today.   What’s the News, What’s the News? What’s the news today?   Well, Passover begins at Sundown tomorrow; the virtual Lincoln & The Irish Presentation is Saturday at 1; my interview with the LAOH and Marilyn Madigan is Sunday at 1; the spectacular print edition of the April issue comes on Wednesday; Friday is Good Friday (and last Fish Fry of the year); Sunday the 4th  is Easter; and the last day before we podcast meet again on April 9th, is Holocaust Remembrance Day. There is  a varied mix of celebratory and solemn events, for sure, each deserving of our attention.   Did you get the jab yet?  I got my 1st one on Monday, at the Wolstein Center.  If you haven’t, I highly encourage you to call the 833 number, rather than try and book online – I got an appt the next day.  The Army Airborne’s were manning the Center – The speed, graciousness and organization just blew me away.  I had a 3:30 Appt, got there at 3:20; because of me auld cane was escorted to check in, then another soldier escorted me to a seat. Within minutes, a soldier came to me, holding a tablet, asked a few questions, and said left or right shoulder? I chose the left, since I heard it might ache for a while after.  About 10 minutes later, another soldier came over, verified me, and administered a Pfizer shot. I kid you not, I did not feel a thing.  He said he had been doing medical duties for about 2 years – In a lifetime of RA and back shots, this fella was better than most I have encountered.  He then set me up for the 2nd shot appt. in 3 weeks. I got up, walked out, and went to my car; it was 3:45. I cannot adequately describe how impressive the whole process was.  I am grateful, AND I never felt any shot pain that day, or since.   I’d like to share a celebratory story from the coming issue with you, written by John Myers: Donnybrook: The Greatest Generation   by John Myers Robert James O’Malley died in February 2021 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 98. O’Malley, a proud son of Cleveland, was like so many Irish Clevelanders of his generation; he had a hard scrabble childhood growing up on the near-west side of Cleveland. He joined the building trades; fought fascist dictators as a soldier; was a good public servant and a great human; living a life of little fanfare, middle class economics, and thousands of friends.  We salute the quiet, everyday contributions to our community, our Nation, and our world by these members of the Greatest Generation, living and watching history each day.  Bob ‘earned’ his Purple Heart on the same snowcapped mountain in Italy, on the same day as his fellow 10th Mountain Division member, Senator Robert Dole.  This Bob left Cleveland to join the Congressional Staff of his good friend, Robert Emmett Sweeney, in Washington, but he always had Cleveland in his head and heart. He was a cherished friend of Cleveland Congressman James V. Stanton.  Every Sunday, Bob took a taxi to St. Stephen’s on Pennsylvania Avenue, a church close to the Whitehouse, also frequented by JFK.  O’Malley lived in a modest efficiency across the street from the historic Omni-Shoreham Hotel, the sight of everything from FDR’s inaugural ball to late night, bipartisan poker games with President Truman, to hosting the Beatles on their first trip to the U.S.  Not being much of a cook, Bob walked across the street every day for most meals at the Shoreman’s dining room.  In fact, the hotel staff put a plaque up at his ‘usual’ table.  Bob will be buried at Arlington Cemetery, and now more than ever, we all state the 10th Mountain’s motto: “Climb to Glory” Bob, you deserve it.  Purple Heart Winner Several years ago, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid honored his good friend with these words, which were entered into the Congressional record in 2010: Mr. Reid:  Mr. President, every one of our servicemembers deserves the unqualified appreciation and admiration of the Senate and our entire Nation.  Today, I wish to salute the service of one such soldier, a man who first answered his country’s call in World War II and has not stopped. Bob O’Malley served our nation with distinction in the 10th Mountain Division in combat in Europe.  He was a sergeant and a squad leader who led his men bravely and with honor.  He put his life on the line on many occasions to protect his men and to fight for freedom against Nazi Germany and was recognized with his squad’s admiration, the Combat Infantry Badge and, because he was wounded, a Purple Heart.  But he has not stopped serving his country.  Bob came to Washington in 1965 and worked for Congressman Robert E. Sweeney before starting a 27-year career with the Doorkeeper of the U.S. House of Representatives.  That is where I first met him, as a young Member of Congress.  The Doorkeeper, Mr. Molloy, and Mr. O’Malley had a suite of offices and it was kind of a hangout for Democratic members of the House; especially it was a way for new Members of the Congress to become acquainted with what was going on over there.  They were very caring about new Members and always pointed us in the right direction.  I have always remembered those two men for all the good deeds they did on my behalf. His was a 27-year career with the Doorkeeper.  As I indicated, that is where I met him.  By the time the war in Afghanistan started in 2002, Bob had retired from service in the House of Representatives.  Most retirees are content to seek a well-earned life of leisure, but Sergeant O’Malley did not.  He signed up for a new and worthy mission, waking every day to serve our Nation’s wounded warriors.  When the war started, he went back to work as a volunteer-supporting and caring for the men and women of the 10th Mountain Division, his old unit.  He has made countless visits to Walter Reed, this great medical center where these wounded warriors come to recuperate.  On all these visits to Walter Reed, he spent countless hours talking and sharing stories about the Division and taking his fellow veterans to ball games and other events, including the sharing of meals on many occasions.  When many of these wounded warriors could not make it home for the holiday, Bob would reach into his own pocket and pay for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s dinners for soldiers and their families at some of the finest eateries in the Washington, D.C. area.  Bob says that helping soldiers recover from their war injuries has added years to his life.  We know it has added years to the lives of those he helps.  Bob O’Malley would be the first to tell you this is not a one-man mission. He has had help from many different areas.  When he decided to help those wounded on the battlefield, for example, he enlisted the help of another veteran and fellow Clevelander, Dom Visconsi, Sr., an original member of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II.  He asked Dom to help, and Dom was happy to help entertain and support these troops.  Many of Bob’s friends soon joined the cause as well, and they are a constant presence for the soldiers, whether here or at home.  Our Army would not be the best place in the world without the work of veterans such as Sergeant O’Malley, whose life has been synonymous with service, sacrifice, and selflessness. He is an inspiration to me, our Armed Forces, and our country.  He is a hero, and I am proud to call him a friend.    Our April issue comes out on Wednesday.  It is our 172nd issue. I kid you not, it may be the strongest issue we have ever put out.  Stories on the legendary Sarah Makem; The Captures of Cash, which is a new feature highlighting Irish historic sites today, by photographer John Cash; Cleveland IrishBaseball in America, The Gaelic Football and Hurling Tournament coming to Cleveland next month; an Illuminating story on The Whiteboys, relative to today’s world; new Toledo Irish Columnist Molly McHugh’s Levi & Lilacs Coffee Pub; and a new occasional feature on Stone Mad, a joint effort by a Cleveland man John Digney and the Dry Wall Association of Ireland to understand and preserve the story of stone walls prevalent throughout Ireland. The walls were not randomly built; you will be very surprised at the meaning and measure taken there. Plus, we have our Speak Irish monthly lesson; Safe Home wishes to Tom Bodle and Beverly Connolly. And of course, there is humor, opinion, Kid’s Craic and Coloring contest, profiles and history, book and music reviews and the monthly Irish Crossword Puzzle. The crosswords are a great way to learn or refresh your Irish knowledge, history and folklore, and all past issues, with the crossword inside, are available on our website, OhioIANews.com.   Our April cover shot and Inner View this month is an extensive conversation with Irish American Melissa Fitzgerald, former West Wing show and other TV, live and film actor veteran, now leading Justice for Vets, a non-profit organization based in DC that works to help Vets.  It was probably the most interesting Inner View I have ever done. The stories are shared on our Facebook, twitter and Instagram pages, of course. Part I in the issue comes out on Wednesday and all the stories, with more pics, more text and LARGER print, are lodged online soon after. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that George M. Cohan, most known as the father of american musical comedy and “the man who owned broadway” was born in Providence Rhode Island? His life and music were depicted in the Oscar-winning film Yankee Doodle Dandy and a statue of Cohan in Times Square New York City commemorates his contributions to American musical theatre. It's Friday and almost the weekend. The Mystic and Noank Library is hosting a virtual shadow puppet workshop for kids. Join Nappy's Puppets where kids choose, make and perform using their own shadow puppets! It's a great program for ages 5 and up.. Head over to mysticnoanklibrary.org to register and receive your Zoom invitation. Next, We're continuing our series of great weekend hikes in and around Westerly. Find a quiet spot to go for a hike with the Westerly Land Trust. Whether you head to the Avondale Farm Preserve, Barlow Nature Preserve, or other great places to take a walk, you can find maps and directions at westerlylandtrust.org. Lastly, it's a new year and we've seen just how important journalism is in the last few weeks. Remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to theWesterlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. Are you interested in a new opportunity? Look no further, we're here again with another new job listing. Today's posting comes from The Shelter Harbor Inn in Westerly. They're looking for an evening hotel front desk and guest service agent to join their team. The right person for this role will have customer service experience, a positive attitude, and a flexible schedule. If you'd like to apply you can use the link in our episode description. https://haycreekhotels.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512450.viewjobdetail&CID=512450&JID=758659&source=Indeed&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=IndeedFreePost Today we're remembering the life of Charles Thompson Baker, a resident of StoneRidge in Mystic, and previously of West Hartford and Stonington. Tom was raised in Wyoming and graduated from High School there in 1942. He was awarded honors in ROTC. He then enlisted in the US Army and attended the Colorado School of Mines until he was called to active duty in 1943. He served in Europe, earning a Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star. He also received an appointment to the US Military Academy at West Point in 1945. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Tom then served in Germany, and returned to the United States as a 1st Lt. In civilian life, Tom joined Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, where he worked in jet engine development and engineering administration. He also worked at The Wiremold Company as Chief Industrial Engineer. He then retired and moved to Stonington.  Tom was active in the Boy Scouts in his youth, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. A lifelong woodworker, he also loved history, especially military history and genealogy, sailing, skiing, and the UConn Women's Basketball Team. He was an active volunteer in retirement, principally with Mystic Seaport, the Stonington Community Center, and the Stonington Historical Society. He was also a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Connecticut Society of Genealogists, New England Historic Genealogical Society, and New Hampshire Historical Society. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Tom's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The definition of hope is “to expect with confidence,” but what do you do when you’ve lost confidence in everything? When you’ve watched your dreams go up in smoke? When you feel isolated from those you love and you start to question the God you’ve built your life around? How do you find confidence when all the things you had confidence in lay shattered all around you? Blindness became Major Scotty Smiley’s journey of supreme testing. As he lay helpless in the hospital, he resented the theft of his dreams—becoming a CEO, a Delta Force operator, or a four-star general. With his wife Tiffany’s love and the support of his family and friends, Scotty’s response became God’s transforming moment. Scotty Smiley is from from Pasco, a small city in Washington State. After high school he attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. After four great years, he graduated and moved to Fort Benning, Georgia and attended Infantry Officer Basic Course and Ranger School. Soon after he moved to Fort Lewis, Washington where he led a 45 man Platoon.   In 2005 while leading his Platoon in Mosul, Iraq, Scotty found himself in front of a suicide car bomb.  After the man blew himself up, shrapnel blew through Scotty’s eyes leaving him blinded and temporarily paralyzed, he woke up in Walter Reed Army Medical Center a week later. Though questioning his faith, Scotty made a decision to forgive and rebuild his life and continue to serve in the Army, becoming the first blind active-duty officer in military history. The Army Times named Scotty “Soldier of the Year” in 2007 and in 2008 he won an ESPY as the world’s Best Outdoor Athlete. After receiving a Master of Business Administration from Duke University, Scotty taught the core course in leadership at West Point and then commanded the Warrior Transition Unit at West Point’s Keller Army Medical Center. Scotty is a recipient of the Army’s prestigious MacArthur Leadership Award and holds an honorary PhD from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY.  In 2010, Scotty received a Father of the Year award in New York and in 2011 received the Christopher Award for all he has given and continues to give. Since then, Scotty attended the Maneuver Captain Career Course in Fort Benning, Georgia, and then moved to Spokane, Washington where he held a position with the Gonzaga University ROTC Department, teaching and mentoring America’s future leaders.   After many years of service, Scotty retired from the military in 2015. Over his military career Major (Retired) Smiley received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart; Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, Airborne Wings and Combat Diver Qualification Badge. He currently works with the capital markets department at Drexel Hamilton out of New York as an investment banker for corporations and banks around the world. With a passion for using his story to build hope in this world, Scotty authored Hope Unseen in 2010 and now travels all over the country speaking and sharing his message of perseverance, courage and hope. He is an avid adventurer and has completed the Coeur d’Alene Iron Man, climbed Mt Rainer, gone skydiving, surfing and is always looking for his next chance to try something new. Scotty is married to his high school sweetheart, Tiffany and the couple lives in Spokane and are the proud parents of three wonderful children.   For show notes, visit calwalters.me.   

In this episode Curtis and Luke talk about their first firefight in Panjwai. They discuss the importance of the Combat Infantry Badge or CIB. They go into detail about that firefight, the results of the fight, and how to deal with the adrenaline rush. They talk about the complexities of fear and bravery in combat. They also address their scariest moments and close calls and the psychological effect they have on a soldier. ------------ Check out the video version of the podcast at : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcr1t6H38v9PDf8OoAbrMw For maps, photos and more information about Panjwai go to : https://www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/about-panjwai You can donate and support the podcast on the Podbean patron for as little as $1.00 a month. For more information on how to support the podcast directly go to : https://patron.podbean.com/thepanjwaipodcast Direct donations can also be sent via venmo @thepanjwaipodcast Be sure to like, follow, and/or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Youtube, TuneIn, Amazon Music and many more. visit www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/listen for more information.  Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepanjwaipodcast Instagram: @thepanjwaipodcast Twitter: @panjwaipodcast --------------------------------

Jake McLaughlin joined the U.S. Army in 2002. He was part of the 3rd Infantry Division. His unit was one of the first to enter Baghdad. NBC reporter David Bloom died while embedded with McLaughlin's unit. He served in Iraq and was critically injured. For his efforts, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Achievement Medal four times for his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was featured in Soldier of Fortune magazine. He is mentioned in David Zucchino's 2004 book Thunder Run. After leaving the military, McLaughlin worked on a crab boat in Oregon and as a security guard at Universal Studios. He was living in Chico, California, doing concrete work and had only $200 in his checking account when he heard about the casting session for Paul Haggis's In the Valley of Elah. Being a former dismount infantry S.A.W. gunner in Iraq in real life, he thought he would read for the role after hearing that Haggis was auditioning actual vets for several parts. After the success of his first movie, McLaughlin made cameo appearances in movies such as The Day the Earth Stood Still and Cloverfield. He appeared in episodes of The Unit and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He got his first major role on TV in 2009, when he was cast in the television remake of the Oscar-winning film, Crash. In the following years he made many appearances on television. In 2011, he was cast in Warrior which was followed by a supporting role in Safe House. In February 2013, McLaughlin was cast as the male lead in Believe, a television pilot by Alfonso Cuarón[5] which was picked to series in May 2013. The show premiered on NBC in March 2014. In March 2015, he was cast in the television pilot, Quantico which was picked to series in May. Below is a list of his acting history 2007 In the Valley of Elah-Specialist Gordon Bonner 2008 Cloverfield-Helicopter Pilot 2008 The Day The Earth Stood Still-Soldier 2011 Super 8-Merrit 2011 Warrior-Mark Bradford 2012 Safe House-Miller 2013 Savages-Doc 2013 Forever-Tom Television roles Year Title Role Notes 2007 The Unit-Prison Guard 1 episode 2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation-Matt Bartley 1 episode 2012 CSI: Miami-Sam Laughlin 1 episode 2008 Leverage-Cpl. Robert Perry 1 episode 2008 Criminal Minds-Officer Tom Kayser 1 episode 2008 Heroes-Sligo 1 episode 2008 Criminal Minds Officer Tom Kayser 1 episode 2009 Cold Case James Addison 2 episodes 2009 Crash Bo Olinville Main role (season 2), 13 episodes 2009 Chasing a Dream John Van Horn TV movie 2010 NCIS: Los Angeles-Keith Rush 1 episode 2010 Grey's Anatomy-Aaron Karev 1 episode 2011 The Mentalist-Rowdy Merriman 1 episode 2011 In Plain Sight-John Shears/John Stills 1 episode 2012 The Frontier-Cooper Hale TV Pilot 2014 Believe-Tate(Main role) 13 episodes 2014 Scorpion-Lt. James Corbett 1 episode 2015–present Quantico- Ryan Booth (Main role) Follow Jake: ~Instagram: Jake McLaughlin Follow me: ~Facebook: Erik Castillo; Warrior Mindset and Motivation; Straight Couch Talk Podcast ~Instagram: @curly815; @straightcouchtalk ~YouTube: Warrior Mindset and Motivation; Straight Couch Talk Podcast ~Tiktok: @curly0815 ~Anchor FM: Warrior Mindset & Motivation Podcast ~Email: straightcouchtalk@gmail.com ~Paypal: @erikcastillo815 ~Venmo: @curly815 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/warrior-mindset-and-motiv/support

VIETNAM AMBUSH: SOLDIER IN THE BUSH by Daniel Seidenberg Jr. Vietnam Ambush tells the story of a young man answering the call of America to fight a war against the communist Vietnamese as a replacement with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in 1968/69. It tells of his days in training, combat, recovering from injuries, and his return home amidst the antiwar fervor that had engulfed the USA at that time. “This memoir will give the reader an invaluable insight into one’s participation in a war that today most Americans prefer to forget about.” –Bernie Weisz, Historian, Vietnam War “It is a well-written account of the war from the perspective of a soldier in the field. It should be read by every young American who thinks war might be glorious.” –David Krieger, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation At age nineteen, Daniel Seidenberg Jr. received a draft notice. Thus began his journey through army life, infantry combat, and nearly fatal wounds that left him totally disabled. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and two Campaign (battle) Stars. https://www.stratton-press.com/books/vietnam-ambush-soldier-in-the-bush/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/danseidenbergjr.mp3

Mark’s great friend, Democrat Congressman Max Rose, joins him on the podcast today. Max is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the London School of Economics, who has served as an active duty officer in Afghanistan from 2012-2013 and earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge. Max is Ranger-qualified, continues to serve in the National Guard, and is the first post-9/11 combat veteran to represent New York City. The passage he has chosen to discuss with Mark is Exodus 32:4, the passage which he has decided will be his son’s Bar Mitzvah portion 13 years from now. Max begins today’s discussion by sharing his summary of the passage and how it provides an example of speaking truth to power, and then he and Mark offer differing perspectives on Aaron’s leadership within it. They follow with an in depth investigation into the nature of leadership both in the passage and in the world today, particularly in relation to Max’s work with the military and in politics, and they review the moral obligation we all have to question authority as Moses did. The conversation finishes with Max sharing the lessons he has learned about mankind. Today’s episode exemplifies the beauty of the Torah in its openness to interpretation as well as its timeless guidance. As Max states, everyone has an opportunity to lead at some point in their lives, and today’s passage and resulting analysis offer listeners valuable perspective to consider when their opportunity arrives. Episode Highlights: Max’s summary of the passage Speaking truth to power Differing perspectives on Aaron’s leadership The hardest thing to do in leadership The moral obligation to question authority Strong leadership in times of failure The lessons which Max has learned about mankind Quotes: “Moses subsequently speaks truth to power…pushes back upon God using God’s own words.” “One could also argue he bought some time.” “We don’t teach leadership enough to young people.” “Who among us knows what we would do if we were in Aaron’s position?” “It is confidence in God. It is confidence that God will not put ego first, will not put arrogance first, but that God will put His own sense of moral clarity, moral consistency, and rightness first.” “Moses always defends his people externally, and criticizes them internally.” “He leads his leader.” “We have far too much arrogance in our society today.” Exodus 32:4 This he took from them and cast in a mold, and made it into a molten calf. And they exclaimed, “This is your god, O Israel, who brought you out of the land of Egypt!” https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.32.4 Links: The Rabbi’s Husband homepage: http://therabbishusband.com/ Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/markgerson?lang=en

Mark is delighted to be joined today by his good friend, Senator Tom Cotton, to discuss his passage of choice: Isaiah 6:8. Tom grew up on his family’s cattle farm in Arkansas, graduated from both Harvard and Harvard Law School, and eventually joined the Army where he served in Iraq and Afghanistan. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and Ranger Tab, and he has served with The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to the Senatorial work he does with a number of committees, Tom is also the NY Times best selling author of Sacred Duty: A Soldier’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery. Tom begins today’s conversation by offering a summary of the passage along with the reasons why it is so meaningful not only to him, but to young soldiers, chaplains, and so many throughout the Army. He and Mark then discuss the partnership between man and God, the distinction of truly knowing and truly understanding, and Tom shares how The Old Guard, with whom he served, embodies the meaning of this passage. As always, our guest finishes the discussion by recounting the lessons that he has learned about mankind throughout his remarkable life. Tune in today to learn, along with Mark, just how important this passage is to those who serve in the Army, and the lessons it can offer to all of us. Episode Highlights: Tom’s summary of the passage and the meaning it holds for him Why it is meaningful to young soldiers How Chaplains use this passage in the Army The partnership between man and God Truly knowing and understanding How The Old Guard embodies the meaning of this passage The lessons that Tom has learned about mankind Quotes: “Probably one of the two most cited verses among soldiers, at least the soldiers I knew at the time I served.” “The Army’s way to purify you, to turn you into a true soldier who’d be ready to go forth and do the work, Lord’s work and the nation’s work.” “You should always do your duty and do what’s asked of you.” “It’s through that partnership of man and God that God’s work gets done on the Earth.” “There’s a difference between knowing of something and truly knowing it; of perceiving it and truly understanding it.” “Do the hard right over the easy wrong.” “Hopefully, the eternal wisdom and ever inspiring words of the Bible can bring us to an ever better place, politically and otherwise.” Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of my Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me.” https://www.sefaria.org/Isaiah.6.8 Links: The Rabbi’s Husband homepage: http://therabbishusband.com/ Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/markgerson?lang=en

I’m not allowed to have favorite episodes and honestly, each one is pretty different. But my interview with Bud Isaacs is certainly one of my favorites. Mines grad, Vietnam vet, a career in oil and gas, lover of the outdoors, and most recently advocate for the water shed on the western slope. The co-authored book- “Oil and Water” is a fascinating dive into the world of water and what keeps 40 million Americans hydrated from the Colorado River. Water is THE crisis of the next 50 years and the book is a pretty powerful introduction to the concepts and thoughts around how society gets its water. Oh yeah, and he, his wife and most of his direct family had COVID in a February. Lots of learnings, insights and just a wonderfully enjoyable day for me to spend with Bud at his house. #hottakeoftheday podcast Episode 59 w/Bud Isaacs https://youtu.be/bsH5CDLiyOs   Audio Podcast   About Bud Vernon A. (Bud) Isaacs Mr. Vernon A. (Bud) Isaacs, Jr. graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1964 with a Professional Degree in Petroleum Engineering. Upon commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, Mr. Isaacs served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including combat operations in Vietnam with 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, receiving a number of Vietnamese combat ribbons, the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, and a Purple Heart for wounds suffered during combat. Following military service, Mr. Isaacs emerged as an industry leader in petroleum engineering. He held positions with Coquina Oil Corporation, Union Oil Company, and CALCO in drilling and production engineering as well as planning and property valuation. Mr. Isaacs joined Petrol-Lewis Corporation in 1976 and accepted a promotion to Senior Vice President of the corporation in 1981. In 1985, he founded V.A. Isaacs and Associates, Inc. to advise companies in the purchase and sale of oil and gas properties, and in 1989, established RIM Companies, a private oil and gas property management firm with production operations across the continental United States. Mr. Isaacs contributes significantly to the community as both a leader and volunteer, serving as the Director of Enduring Resources, LLC; a member and former distinguished lecturer of the Society of Petroleum Engineers; and previously as an Executive Board Member of the Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States and Chairman of the Coalbed Methane Committee. He is a current member and past President of the Denver Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers. Mr. Isaacs has been an active volunteer of Boy Scouts of America and currently serves on its Executive Board. In addition, he is on the Board of Trustees for Denver Inner City Parish, the Development Board for Uplift, and serves as a Trustee for Alliance for Choice in Education. Formerly, he served on the Board of the Winter Olympics Committee, Ski Club Vail, and demonstrated enduring support for the Colorado School of Mines as the Chair of the Reunion Gift Committee and a member of the Student Recreation Center and Marquez Hall Campaign Committees.  

Congressman Max Rose proudly serves New York’s 11th Congressional District, representing Staten Island and South Brooklyn. He lives in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island with his wife, Leigh, and their son, Miles.Max currently serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security.As a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Max is honored to also serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Serving in Afghanistan, and now as a member of the National Guard,  Max served as an active duty officer in Afghanistan from 2012-2013 and earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge. Max is Ranger-qualified and continues to serve in the National Guard and is the first post-9/11 combat veteran to represent New York City. Congressman Rose received a B.A. in history from Wesleyan University and M.S.C. in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics.

Max Rose joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Max is a Congressman and Army Veteran where he has won all kinds of awards – Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and a Combat Infantry Badge. Max has done a lot in his 33 years and continues to try to leave a legacy and make an impact on this country. He represents South Brooklyn, Staten Island, and is a proud US Army Veteran that serves on the House Committee of Veteran Affairs as well as the House Committee of Homeland Security. He is in the weeds as someone that is making a difference in the security of our nation. In this episode, we discuss his upbringing (7:30), regret vs. failure (15:40), being present (20:00), powerful conversations (24:20), not being introspective (28:20), the importance of self-awareness (31:20), being a fighter growing up (38:20), what he wanted to be at 16 (40:00), why he wants to be in service (45:00), “thank you for your service” (48:30), what it was like being in NYC on 9/11 (55:40), when the military idea came into his life (59:00), what he learned from the military (1:01:00), what he did after he left the military (1:05:20). what it’s like navigating congress (1:06:50), his thoughts on fame (1:09:00), normalcy and human fragility (1:18:50), and what he does to set himself up to be successful (1:19:50) Thank you to Max for coming on the podcast. We encourage you to check him out on Twitter, Facebook, and his website https://www.maxroseforcongress.com/. I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that will be coming out in October 2020, and you can pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening. -Brian

This week, we have our first guest: Robert Patrick LewisWe discuss a variety of topics (none of which include the Coronavirus). We talk about his books, his views on our overseas conflicts, how to end those situations, rules of engagement, secret CIA projects, Freemasonry and even QAnon. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did.I have provided some information about Robert below, but please be sure to check out ThePactBook.com for more information about his books, his studies and his views on geopolitics.Also, be sure to follow Robert on Twitter @RobertPLewis.Robert Patrick Lewis is a Special Forces combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan-turned author, entrepreneur, MBA, marketing professional and investor.Robert served as an 18D (Special Forces Medic) and during his time in 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) he deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq twice and North Africa as well as multiple other training missions around the globe, with a final deployment to Afghanistan as a military contractor.He left the Army with a Purple Heart for wounds received in Afghanistan, the Special Forces tab, the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, NATO non-article 5, Iraq campaign ribbon with cluster, Afghanistan campaign ribbon and many other awards for his service.After his time in uniform was over Robert set out to write about his experiences. He has three published books including his non-fiction military memoir Love Me When I'm Gone: the true story of life, love and loss for a Green Beret in Post-9/11 war and the first two books of his fictional trilogy, The Pact and The Pact Book II: Battle Hymn of the Republic.He has been featured on national programs such as Fox News, The Dennis Miller Show, The Adam Carolla Show, The Herman Cain Show and writes frequent articles for Heroes Media Group.Check out his book 3-part series “The Pact” at ThePactBook.com-Part 1 and 2 are available now in paperback, Kindle and audiobook.Plugs:The Right Opinion Merch Store:https://bit.ly/2QR5HkhSubscribe: TheRightOpinion.podbean.comor search “The Right Opinion”On iTunes or Google Play(For your monthly episodes and all exclusive bonus episodes)Twitter and Instagram:@RightOpinionPodEmail Harrison:TheRightOpinionPod@gmail.comRegular episodes will also be available on a 24-48 hour delay on:HackerHamin.podbean.comOr search “HackerHamin” on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and more.AndRat Salad ReviewRatSaladReview.comAvailable on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, iHeart Radio and StitcherLike ShareDownloadThe Right Opinion: Corona and SlimeThe Right Opinion: Corona and SlimeMarch 1, 2020The Right Opinion: Corona and SlimeCoronavirus update / Debunking the disinformation:AP FACT CHECK: Democrats distort coronavirus readinessThe Countries Best And Worst Prepared For An Epidemic [Infographic]Trump's anti-Biden Campaign ad challenged by ObamaSouth Carolina, Joe Biden Can't Be TrustedIs Bernie a Russian asset?-A look at this news from 2 perspectivesThe Leftist media are losing their grip on the conscience of America-Even Chris Matthews' is starting to recognize it-Samantha Bee attacks PragerUPragerU: Are The Police Racist?Don Jr. on communismDenmark to American leftists: We're not socialistChina, Hunter Biden, Face++, Uygurs:Hunter Biden Invested in Chinese Surveillance TechnologyUyghur refugee tells of death and fear inside China's Xinjiang campsPlugs:The Right Opinion Merch Store:https://bit.ly/2QR5HkhSubscribe: TheRightOpinion.podbean.comor search “The Right Opinion”On iTunes or Google Play(For your monthly episodes and all exclusive bonus episodes)Twitter and Instagram:@RightOpinionPodEmail Harrison:TheRightOpinionPod@gmail.comWe will also be available on a 24-48 hour delay on:HackerHamin.podbean.comOr search “HackerHamin” on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and more.AndRat Salad ReviewRatSaladReview.comAvailable on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rat-salad-review/message

The Right Opinion: Robert Patrick Lewis Interview   This week, we have our first guest: Robert Patrick Lewis   We discuss a variety of topics (none of which include the Coronavirus).  We talk about his books, his views on our overseas conflicts, how to end those situations, rules of engagement, secret CIA projects, Freemasonry and even QAnon.  It’s a wild ride. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did.     I have provided some information about Robert below, but please be sure to check out ThePactBook.com for more information about his books, his studies and his views on geopolitics.   Robert Patrick Lewis is a Special Forces combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan-turned author, entrepreneur, MBA, marketing professional and investor.   Robert served as an 18D (Special Forces Medic) and during his time in 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) he deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq twice and North Africa as well as multiple other training missions around the globe, with a final deployment to Afghanistan as a military contractor.   He left the Army with a Purple Heart for wounds received in Afghanistan, the Special Forces tab, the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, NATO non-article 5, Iraq campaign ribbon with cluster, Afghanistan campaign ribbon and many other awards for his service.   After his time in uniform was over Robert set out to write about his experiences. He has three published books including his non-fiction military memoir Love Me When I’m Gone: the true story of life, love and loss for a Green Beret in Post-9/11 war and the first two books of his fictional trilogy, The Pact and The Pact Book II: Battle Hymn of the Republic.   He has been featured on national programs such as Fox News, The Dennis Miller Show, The Adam Carolla Show, The Herman Cain Show and writes frequent articles for Heroes Media Group.   Check out his book 3-part series “The Pact” at ThePactBook.com -Part 1 and 2 are available now in paperback, Kindle and audiobook.    Plugs:    The Right Opinion Merch Store: https://bit.ly/2QR5Hkh   Subscribe: TheRightOpinion.podbean.com or search “The Right Opinion” On iTunes or Google Play (For your monthly episodes and all exclusive bonus episodes)   Twitter and Instagram: @RightOpinionPod   Email Harrison: TheRightOpinionPod@gmail.com   We will also be available on a 24-48 hour delay on:   HackerHamin.podbean.com Or search “HackerHamin” on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and more.   And   Rat Salad Review RatSaladReview.com  Available on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher  

The Right Opinion: Robert Patrick Lewis Interview This week, we have our first guest: Robert Patrick Lewis We discuss a variety of topics (none of which include the Coronavirus).  We talk about his books, his views on our overseas conflicts, how to end those situations, rules of engagement, secret CIA projects, Freemasonry and even QAnon. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did.   I have provided some information about Robert below, but please be sure to check out ThePactBook.com for more information about his books, his studies and his views on geopolitics.  Also, be sure to follow Robert on Twitter @RobertPLewis. Robert Patrick Lewis is a Special Forces combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan-turned author, entrepreneur, MBA, marketing professional and investor. Robert served as an 18D (Special Forces Medic) and during his time in 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) he deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq twice and North Africa as well as multiple other training missions around the globe, with a final deployment to Afghanistan as a military contractor. He left the Army with a Purple Heart for wounds received in Afghanistan, the Special Forces tab, the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, NATO non-article 5, Iraq campaign ribbon with cluster, Afghanistan campaign ribbon and many other awards for his service. After his time in uniform was over Robert set out to write about his experiences. He has three published books including his non-fiction military memoir Love Me When I'm Gone: the true story of life, love and loss for a Green Beret in Post-9/11 war and the first two books of his fictional trilogy, The Pact and The Pact Book II: Battle Hymn of the Republic. He has been featured on national programs such as Fox News, The Dennis Miller Show, The Adam Carolla Show, The Herman Cain Show and writes frequent articles for Heroes Media Group. Check out his book 3-part series “The Pact” at ThePactBook.com-Part 1 and 2 are available now in paperback, Kindle and audiobook.  Plugs:  The Right Opinion Merch Store:https://bit.ly/2QR5Hkh Subscribe: TheRightOpinion.podbean.comor search “The Right Opinion”On iTunes or Google Play(For your monthly episodes and all exclusive bonus episodes) Twitter and Instagram:@RightOpinionPod Email Harrison:TheRightOpinionPod@gmail.com Regular episodes will also be available on a 24-48 hour delay on: HackerHamin.podbean.comOr search “HackerHamin” on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and more. And Rat Salad ReviewRatSaladReview.com Available on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rightopinionpod.substack.com

WWII Combat Paratrooper - It is my honor to share this story with you about Darrell G. Harris. He was one of the first paratroopers in the American history of the Airborne and also one of the first awardees of the CIB badge (Combat Infantry Badge).   Below is a snippet from the comments provided to me by Fred Castaneda from the Podcast Reporter.  Fred is an 82nd Airborne Vietnam Combat Veteran who along with his comrades was deployed to Vietnam.to fight. Fred is also a veteran podcast report with over 14 years of podcasting.   Fred thank you for sharing your story about Darrell G. Harris.  Darrell G Harris, who was a WWII Airborne paratrooper and combat infantryman demo man with 3 combat jumps (Sicily, Salerno and Holland), as well as a beach landing at Anzio. This episode talks about his experiences in WWII with the 82nd Abn Div. 

Robert Patrick Lewis is a Special Forces combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan-turned author,entrepreneur, MBA, marketing professional and investor. Robert served as an 18D (Special Forces Medic) and during his time in 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) he deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq twice and North Africa as well as multiple other training missions around the globe, with a final deployment to Afghanistan as a military contractor. He left the Army with a Purple Heart for wounds received in Afghanistan, the Special Forcestab, the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, NATO non-article 5,Iraq campaign ribbon with cluster, Afghanistan campaign ribbon and many other awards for his service. After his time in uniform was over Robert set out to write about his experiences. He has threepublished books including his non-fiction military memoir Love Me When I’m Gone: the truestory of life, love and loss for a Green Beret in Post-9/11 war and the first two books of hisfictional trilogy, The Pact and The Pact Book II: Battle Hymn of the Republic . He has been featured on national programs such as Fox News, The Dennis Miller Show, TheAdam Carolla Show, The Herman Cain Show and writes frequent articles for Heroes MediaGroup. Robert has two children, two stepchildren and is engaged to the love of his life (and editor)Natalie Pimentel. He writes from his homes in Los Angeles and Dallas.

ROBERT GOSWITZ , a former special education teacher, now a novelist, will call in to discuss his latest book, "The Dragon Soldier's Good Fortune", as well as his upcoming books on the Vietnam War, as told through novels. From the Winning Writers Website: "Robert Goswitz is a retired, dog-walking novelist who believes his best qualities will soon be discovered. He was a special education teacher for thirty-three years working with cognitively disabled, emotionally disturbed, and at-risk youth. Before that he was awarded a Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge for his service in Vietnam.Robert lives with his lovely and patient wife Jody, on the banks of the beautiful Bark River in southeastern Wisconsin. He is currently seeking representation for his unpublished novel, The Last Man in Vietnam."

Robert Burr is an 87-year-old Delaware resident who served in the Korean War. Just before joining the U.S. Army in 1951, Burr was quarreling with his girlfriend and didn't like his job, he said. He had intended to join the U.S. Air Force, he said, but the recruiting officer told him the Air Force’s quota had been met. “But if I joined the Army, I could get training in any specialty I wanted,” he recalled the officer telling him. “I foolishly believed him.” Burr took infantry basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being sent to Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division, 38th Infantry Regiment. He was a gunner on the 57 Recoilless -- a 45-pound, 5-foot-long gun that shot 6-pound projectiles. “When you fired it, you had better be ready to run, as everyone would direct their fire on your position” Burr said. Burr volunteered for the front lines, he said. “If you were front line, you got four points per month,” he said. “And it took 36 points to rotate out and go home.” He was involved in two fierce battles in 1951 -- Bloody Ridge, where he became a squad leader after his leader was wounded, and Heartbreak Ridge, where he was wounded in October. Many of his comrades had fallen, and only a handful remained when a mortar shell landed behind him, showering him with shrapnel. Burr returned to Fort Knox and was assigned as a field first sergeant in a training company. He later attended leadership school and graduated at the top of his class. He continued serving in the Army as an infantry-tactics instructor until 1954, training young soldiers. He retired as a master sergeant. His decorations include the Combat Infantry Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Medal, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the Purple Heart. Burr was born in Clinton Township in Columbus and lived there until he was 14. He then moved to Pataskala and graduated from then Pataskala High School in 1950 and went on to attend Bliss Business College in Columbus. By the way, after his military career, he ended up marrying the girl with whom he was quarreling and returned to the job he didn't like, having retired there after 34 years. His wife died, and he later married Barbara. He has three children, two having died. Burr returned to Korea in September 2001 on the week of 9/11. His stay lasted much longer than intended because no one was permitted to fly out, he said. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital.

Don Jakeway of Johnstown is a 95-year-old World War II U.S. Army veteran who was dropped behind enemy lines just prior to the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, as part of the elite 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. His parachute landed in a tree next to a church in the middle of the night, with German fighters nearby and floodwaters below. The tree saved his life, and some in his unit were killed because of the waters. He enlisted in November 1942 and survived Normandy only to get shot in the lung during the Battle of the Bulge, which began in December 1944. While being extracted, his jeep hit a rough patch of road and flipped several times, landing at the bottom of the hill and killing everyone but him. Jakeway remained in the Army until August 1945. Staff Sgt. Jakeway has a pile of medals and honors, among them the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge and induction into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame. He has many, many more, and he has a street and some ball fields named after him in Johnstown, Ohio. He returned to Normandy for a visit in 2014 and saw the tree in which he had landed. Jakeway was born and raised in Johnstown and graduated from Johnstown-Monroe High School in 1942. He's married to Roselyn, and they have four adult children, several adult grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Now retired, Jakeway's post-military career included a stint at a Shell gas station, working for $25 a week. He later worked for a steel company and a drinking-fountain supplier, retiring from Tech International in 1992. Jakeway also is the author of "Paratroopers Do or Die!" This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital.

DR. CRAIG BURNETTE Dr. Burnette served in the US Army as an infantry platoon leader, mechanized, company commander, and military adviser. His duty stations included Ft. Bragg, Ft. Knox, Ft. Jackson, the Panama Canal Zone and Viet Nam. His military decorations include the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Ribbon. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC, as well as being commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant through the Army R.O.T.C. program there. He received his Master’s in Counseling from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville During a 28-year career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Burnette was responsible for the overall planning, development and implementation of Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups) for Veterans. Dr. Burnette, along with his VA colleague, Dr. Jim McGuire, were the first persons to publish accurate data on the numbers of homeless veterans on any given night in the U.S. starting in 1993. Prior to this position, he was Chief of the Domiciliary Care Program at the VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Tom Ridge, Former Governor of Pennsylvania On Cyber Terrorism: The Next Wave Tom Ridge is Co-Founder of Ridge Canada. He provides clients with solutions to cyber security, international security and risk management issues. Following the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, Tom Ridge became the first Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and, on January 24, 2003, became the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The creation of the country's 15th Cabinet Department marked the largest reorganization of government since the Truman administration and another call to service for the former soldier, congressman and governor of Pennsylvania. During his DHS tenure, Secretary Ridge worked with more than 180,000 employees from a combined 22 agencies to create an agency that facilitated the flow of people and goods, instituted layered security at air, land and seaports, developed a unified national response and recovery plan, protected critical infrastructure, integrated new technology and improved information sharing worldwide. Tom Ridge served as Secretary of this historic and critical endeavor until February 1, 2005. Before the events of September 11th, Tom Ridge was twice elected Governor of Pennsylvania. He served as the state's 43rd governor from 1995 to 2001. Governor Ridge's aggressive technology strategy helped fuel the state's advances in economic development, education, health care and the environment. He serves on the boards of the Institute for Defense Analyses, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress and other private and public entities. He is currently chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's National Security Task Force. He graduated from Harvard with honors. After his first year at Penn State University's Dickinson School of Law, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served as an infantry staff sergeant in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star for Valor, the Combat Infantry Badge and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. After returning to Pennsylvania and to Dickinson, he earned his law degree and, later, became one of the first Vietnam co Representatives, where he served six terms. Speaker: Governor Tom Ridge, Co-Founder of Ridge Canada, Former Governor of Pennsylvania *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Tonight we are glad to welcome Active Army Duty Captain, Zac Fike. However Zac is not hear to represent his full time job but a second job he does for free on the side as Founder and CEO of the non-profit, Purple Hearts Reunited Inc. (PHR).Purple Hearts Reunited Inc. is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to return lost or stolen military medals of valor to veterans or their families, in order to honor their sacrifice to the nation. Founded in 2012, the organization has been able to locate and return medals to over 150 military families to date. The organization returns what is often the last tangible piece of a veteran to his or her family. This is often the solace that is needed for a military family to commemorate their loved one’s service and move on from the pain of his or her sacrifice.  Zac has combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, participated in multi-national operations in Macedonia, counter drug operations on the Mexican border, and taken part in countless emergency response efforts in the United States. Some of his awards and decorations consist of two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart for wounds received in Afghanistan, the Meritorious Service Medal, nine Army Accommodation Medals, and six Army Achievement Medals. He is also an Army Paratrooper, Pathfinder, Mountaineer, and has earned the coveted Combat Infantry Badge. Zac comes from a long line of patriots, to include descendants of the American Revolution, War of 1812, WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. He is currently married to his wife Jessica and has two children, a son, Zac Jr., and daughter, Emily. He resides in Georgia, VT. 

Join our Guest Col. H. Riley, host Rober Jetter, Jr. and panelists Conservative Activist Cindy Todd, Founder of Overpasses for America James Neighbors, and Constitutional scholar Kelly Mordecai, along with Bards Logic contributor Dan Gray former columnist of the Washington Times. Join our Round Table Discussion. Discussing Iran, Iraq, Russia & more His assignments include Executive Officer & Commander, Germany (1966-1968); II Corps Military Intelligence Detachment Advisor, and Combat Assistance team Commander supporting Army of Vietnam 1st Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment Vietnam (1969-1970); Staff Officer and Commander, Operations Battalion, U. S. Army Field station Augsburg, Germany (1976-1979); Staff Officer for the Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence and Management Directorate, Office of the Chief of Staff Army, Pentagon (1979-1984); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade Maryland (1984-1986); Commander, 712th Military Intelligence Battalion, Augsburg, Germany (1986-1988); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland (1988-1991); and Deputy Offlce Chief National Security Agency, Fort Meade 19Q1-1992). Colonel Riley also served additional tours ln Germany (1956-1959); Vietnam (1962); and Thailand (1962-1963) as an enlisted soldier. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal{ Meritorious unit Award, Air Force Outstanding unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards), National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Vietnam Service Medal (5 Campaigns), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (5), the Army Staff Identification Badge, Parachute Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, and Republic of Vietnam awards to include the Cross or Gallantry with Silver Star. Bards Logic is the Grassroots, We the People Show

Join our Guest Col. H. Riley, host Rober Jetter, Jr. and panelists Conservative Activist Cindy Todd, Founder of Overpasses for America James Neighbors, and Constitutional expert Kelly Mordecai, along with Bards Logic contributor Dan Gray editor of Operation American Spring and former columnist of the Washington Times. Join our Round Table Discussion. His assignments include Executive Officer & Commander, Germany (1966-1968); II Corps Military Intelligence Detachment Advisor, and Combat Assistance team Commander supporting Army of Vietnam 1st Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment Vietnam (1969-1970); Staff Officer and Commander, Operations Battalion, U. S. Army Field station Augsburg, Germany (1976-1979); Staff Officer for the Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence and Management Directorate, Office of the Chief of Staff Army, Pentagon (1979-1984); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade Maryland (1984-1986); Commander, 712th Military Intelligence Battalion, Augsburg, Germany (1986-1988); Division Chief, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland (1988-1991); and Deputy Offlce Chief National Security Agency, Fort Meade 19Q1-1992). Colonel Riley also served additional tours ln Germany (1956-1959); Vietnam (1962); and Thailand (1962-1963) as an enlisted soldier. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal{ Meritorious unit Award, Air Force Outstanding unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards), National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Vietnam Service Medal (5 Campaigns), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (5), the Army Staff Identification Badge, Parachute Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, and Republic of Vietnam awards to include the Cross or Gallantry with Silver Star. Bards Logic is the Grassroots, We the People Show

PHIL WARD - As a result of his heroic service in Vietnam, Ward received the Silver Star, the Soldier's Medal, the Bronze Start with Valor Device (three awards), the Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device (three awards), the Purple Heart (two awards), the Air Medal, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Combat Infantry Badge. His unit was the recipient of the Presidential Unit Citation.  Ward also spent a great deal of time behind the scenes of Texas politics as son-in-law to the late Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Bob Bullock. Ward lives in Austin with his wife and currently serves as the President of USA Training Company, a national driving safety organization.