Podcasts about distinguished military graduate

The Gear 4 Grunts CEO, Doug Mullen, began his military career by graduating U.S. Army Ranger School as an Army ROTC cadet. He then went on to graduate with a BA in History and as Distinguished Military Graduate in 1990. As a newly commissioned Second Lieutenant of Infantry, Doug served as a Rifle Platoon Leader and Mortar Platoon leader with the 1/501st (ABN) while stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska. He later transitioned to the Signal Corps and served as the Brigade Signal Officer for 1st Brigade, 6th ID (Light) also located at Ft. Richardson. Doug's military schooling experience includes the Infantry officer Basic Course; Infantry Mortar Leader's Course; Jumpmaster School and the Signal Officer Advanced Course. Doug also earned Basic Airborne Wings, the Pathfinder Badge and was awarded Senior Parachutist Wings. Doug left the Army in 1997 to pursue a career in software where he has since held various management positions and earned an MBA.

We sit down with newly selected below-the-zone promotable Colonel, LTC(P) Rebecca Sinclair—a standout 70H Medical Operations Officer and dynamic leader. Join us as LTC(P) Sinclair shares invaluable tips for successful medical operations planning and what it takes to lead a health clinic with purpose, precision, and impact. From strategic thinking to day-to-day leadership, she offers real-world insights into how 70Hs support Army Medicine's mission at every level. Whether you're a junior officer looking to grow in medical operations or a seasoned leader aiming to sharpen your skills, this episode delivers actionable takeaways, leadership wisdom, and a glimpse into what it means to lead with excellence.LTC Rebecca (Lesemann) Sinclair is a native of Madison, Mississippi, and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2002 as a saxophone player and was commissioned active duty into the Medical Service Corps as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Appalachian State University in 2006. She has served in numerous leadership and staff roles across Army Medicine, including Commander of MEDDAC-HAAF and Director of Tuttle Army Health Clinic and Richmond Hill Medical Home; Chief of Future Medical Operations for ARNORTH; Brigade S3 and Chief of Plans for the 44th MED BDE; Battalion XO and S3 of the 261st MMB; and Commander of the 550th ASMC. Her strategic-level experience includes serving as EA/XO to the OTSG/MEDCOM Chief of Staff and XO to the MEDCOM Director of Communications, as well as a liaison officer to the Army's Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. LTC Sinclair holds a B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University and a Master of Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University. She is a graduate of Intermediate Level Education at the Command and General Staff College. Her operational experience includes a deployment to Iraq (2008–2009) and key roles in multiple homeland and defense support missions, including the 2010 Winter Olympics in Canada, COVID-19 response, Operation Allies Refuge and Allies Welcome, and hurricane and border response efforts. Her awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Expert Field Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Army Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator. She is also a proud member of the Order of Military Medical Merit.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Lieutenant General (LTG) Darrell K. Williams, United States Army (retired), is an extraordinary leader and the 13th President of Hampton University. He brings to Hampton University nearly four decades of proven strategic leadership experience and a record of accomplishment of successfully managing large, complex, domestic, international, academic, and executive sector organizations. Upon his graduation from Hampton Institute (University) and commissioning as a Distinguished Military Graduate into the U.S. Army in 1983, LTG Williams served throughout the Continental U.S., Europe, the Pacific, and the Middle East. Since returning to his alma mater as President in 2022, the university has experienced a remarkable 31% increase in enrollment and an 84% retention rate for freshmen. His focus on academic excellence, innovation, and delivering the #1 student experience in America has propelled Hampton into the top 8% of universities worldwide. Beyond Hampton, President William serves on numerous boards and is a life member of several distinguished organizations, reflecting his unwavering commitment to service. Listen NOW to discover, "How To Move Forward By Giving Back." PS. To make a donation to Hampton University, visit: https://givetohamptonu.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30minutehour/support

Army Congressional Fellowship: An Opportunity of a Lifetime, as one of the Army Broadening Opportunities. Discover the unparalleled insights of serving as a Congressional Fellow, directly from the officers who are in it. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in leadership, public service, and the unique intersection of military and legislative worlds. Our guest MAJ Joel Daly, currently assigned to the National Capitol Region as an Army Congressional Fellow. He was commissioned as a Medical Service Corps Officer in 2009 from the University of North Georgia, earning a bachelor's in Exercise Science. Joel served in a variety of operational assignments, including 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Evac PL, BN MEDO, BCT Med Planner); 528th Sustainment Brigade, USASOC (BN S4, BDE S4); 2nd Cavalry Regiment, USAREUR (SPO MEDLOG, FSC Commander); 75th Ranger Regiment, USASOC (Regimental MEDO); Joint Medical Unit, JSOC (OPSO, Dep Surgeon). He deployed for combat operations five times and in support of one no-notice crisis response.  Joel's military education includes the Action Officer Integration Course, Joint Medical Operations Course (Advanced), Iron Major Week, Command and General Staff Officer Course, Army Public Health Course, Joint Medical Planning Tool, Joint Medical Operations Course (Basic), Joint Special Operations Medical Orientation Course, Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2, Military Assistance Course, Combined Logistics Captains Career Course, Airborne Course, Ranger Course, and Basic Officer Leadership Course. Joel earned a Master of Operational Studies from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and a Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University. He completed a Master of Professional Studies in Legislative Affairs through George Washington University in December 2023. Our guest CPT Kirk R. Proctor Jr. graduated from Northeast High School in Clarksville, Tennessee, and calls Houston, TX, home. He was very active in high school, leading his class as the Varsity Football Team Captain and a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps member. He enlisted in 2007 and deployed in support of OIF 08-09. In 2013, he was accepted into the U.S. Army's Green to Gold Program, graduated from the University of Hawaii as a Distinguished Military Graduate, and from Chaminade University of Honolulu Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Historical - Political Studies.  He was then commissioned into the Medical Service Corps in 2015. After completing the Officer Basic Course, Kirk was assigned as the Chief of Materiel and the Deputy Chief of Facilities for Bavaria Medical Activity at Vilseck, Germany. In 2017, he was selected as the Theater Chief of Medical Logistics for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in support Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2018, Kirk was selected as the Executive Officer for Dental Activity Bavaria. Next, Kirk served as the Commander for the 563rd Medical Logistics Company from December 2019 to June 2021. Kirk's most recent assignment was as a Department of Defense Fellow assigned to the office of Rep. Darrell E. Issa (CA-48). https://fromthegreennotebook.com/2021/03/18/congressional-fellowship-broadening-at-the-intersection-of-the-army-and-congress/Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

We're thrilled to welcome LTG Scott Dingle, the 45th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army, as our special guest. This episode, "The 45th Surgeon General's 10 in 35," is not just an exploration of leadership, but a deep dive into personal growth. LTG Dingle shares his personal reflections and insights on self-awareness in his 10 things, offering a unique perspective to empower your success. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and wisdom in their personal and professional Army journey.Lieutenant General R. Scott Dingle is the 45th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Deputy Surgeon General and Deputy Commanding General (Support), U.S. Army Medical Command.His previous military assignments include: Commanding General, Regional Health Command – Atlantic; Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Office of The Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia; Commander, 30th Medical Brigade, Germany; Director, Health Care Operations/G-3, Office of The Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia; Commander, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky; Commander, 261st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Chief, Current Operations, Special Plans Officer, Healthcare Operations Executive Officer, Office of The Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia; Chief, Medical Plans and Operations Multinational Corps-Iraq Surgeon's Office, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, Iraq; Chief, Medical Plans and Operations, 18th Airborne Corps Surgeon's Office, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Executive Officer, 261st Area Support Medical Battalion (44th MEDCOM), Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Ground Combat Planner for Combined Joint Task Force -180, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, Iraq; Assistant Chief of Staff, Plans and Exercises, 44th Medical Command and 18th Airborne Corps Plans Officer, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Chief, Division Medical Operations Center, 1st Armored Division, Germany; Instructor, Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Plans Officer, 3rd Infantry Division Medical Operations Center, Germany; Commander, Charlie Company, 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Germany; Commander, Medical Company and Medical Hold Detachment, Fort Eustis, Virginia; Chief of Plans, Operations, Training, and Security, Fort Eustis, Virginia; Adjutant, Fort Eustis, Virginia; Ambulance Platoon leader and Motor Officer, 75th Forward Support Battalion, 194th Separate Armored Brigade; Fort Knox, Kentucky. LTC Dingle is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Morgan State University. His degrees include Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, Master of Military Arts and Science from the School of Advanced Military Studies and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College. For slides with podcast episode please visit our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@BeAllYouCanBeMSCImportant Vs. Urgent article: https://www.dodreads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Important-vs-Urgent-Col-Mark-Blum.pdfDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

  Dr. Becky Porter discusses meeting the needs of military-connected families through programs and initiatives such as our Military Student Consultants, and advocacy of Purple Star Schools through the new and popular MCEC 360 Summits. We also look ahead to what the new year holds.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Fort Gregg-Adams Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.gaspousesclub.com/.   Show Notes:   Resources: MCEC 360 Summits The MCEC 360 Summit is a community-wide, multi-faceted event that brings insight and understanding for the unique challenges and needs of military-connected students. The 360 model includes components for students, parents, and youth-serving professionals and is tailored to the needs of each community. https://www.militarychild.org/360summits Military Student Consultants Military Student Consultants (MSCs) are highly specialized education professionals who provide personalized concierge support directly to students, parents, or professionals who serve military-connected families. An MSC personally responds to every phone call or submission on our MCEC website at https://www.militarychild.org/MSC   Professional Learning Community ECHOs Find a community of learners to help you support the needs of military-connected kids using the Project ECHO® model. Our Purple Star Readiness ECHOs are being held now through May 2024 and meet monthly online. The benefits of ECHO include collaboration, idea sharing, and problem-solving with subject matter experts and peers. Join a cohort today at https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools#echo     Bio: Dr. Becky Porter joined MCEC® as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from active duty service with the U.S. Army. Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020. She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department. Becky's military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on active duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki. Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, Md. She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe. Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Cavazos, Texas.

Robin Bartlett grew up in a three-generation military family, but as the Vietnam War escalated, he chose ROTC. Upon graduation, as a Distinguished Military Graduate, he volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training and assignment to the 82nd Airborne Division. He got everything he asked for…and more. Bartlett served as a Combat Infantry Platoon Leader at the height of the Vietnam War from 1968-69. He led 28 soldiers on helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions with the famed 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). His book, Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History, relates his unusual experiences during that war...some horrific, some humorous. Bartlett holds a master's degree in media from Pace University in NYC and a BA degree in Comparative Literature from Claremont McKenna College in California. He is the President of the NY/NJ Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association and lives with his wife in Norwood, New Jersey. They have three sons, none of whom have pursued military careers. Support the Show Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 4Patriots - use code DRIVEON for 10% off your first order: https://4Patriots.com Links & Resources Website: www.RobinBartlettAuthor.com Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

Guest: Danny Alvarez, FL State Representative, Dist. 69 Danny Alvarez is an attorney practicing in all facets of family law and a business consultant with significant experience in corporate communications, marketing and messaging management. Within Family Law, Danny helps families through some of the most difficult of times focusing on unity, respect and well-being of everyone involved. His practice focus is to help children and families navigate through the process and emerge healthy and ready to prosper. Danny serves as General Counsel for the Tampa Police Benevolent Association, the Union representing over 1100 active, reserve and retired members of the Tampa Police Department. He also helps businesses of all sizes navigate day-to-day operational, legal and marketing issues with a concentration on business growth and increased sales. Mr. Alvarez taught Business Law at the University of Tampa for almost nine years and is regularly requested by media outlets in English and in Spanish to provide insight on legal and business matters. After receiving the prestigious Distinguished Military Graduate designation, Danny was commissioned as an infantry officer in the United States Army in 1997. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officers Basic Course, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Leaders Course, the Basic Airborne Course and the Jump Master Course. He was a performing member of the Silver Wings, the Army's first and oldest parachute demonstration and skydiving team. After six years of combined service, he departed the Army in 2001 as a Captain having successfully led hundreds of men and women while maintaining responsibility for millions of dollars in vehicles, equipment and gear. Danny was awarded the prestigious Hispanic Man of the Year by Tampa Hispanic Heritage Incorporated and was also named The Tampa Bay Community Service Person of the Year by Al Gallon Ministries in 2015. He is a three-time Tampa Bay Business Journal Heroes At Work award winner (2014, 2016 and 2017) and in 2012 was named the Small Business of the Year by the Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce. /// The Yard Sign is a weekly political podcast presenting a different perspective on the week's local, state, and national news and politics. In addition to the revolving cast of panelists, The Yard Sign will feature political candidates, subject matter experts, and elected officials. The Yard Sign is The Most Important Irrelevant Political Podcast based out of Florida featuring young professional conservatives discussing the political news of the day. The show airs weekly on Mondays at 7pm.    Visit our website: http://theyardsignshow.com Like The Yard Sign on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyardsign Follow The Yard Sign on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyardsign  Subscribe: http://youtube.com/@theyardsign  Subscribe to the audio version of the podcast:  @Apple  : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yard-sign/id1495113397?ls=1   @Google Play  : https://play.google.com/music/m/Inqmpbo3vwel3ty4vxwfj7yenja?t=The_Yard_Sign  ​ @Spotify  : https://open.spotify.com/show/0DhWX6twVGllPAdTIQ4Ljg 

***We sincerely apologize for the technical difficulties that impacted the audio quality of our recent podcast episode; despite these challenges, we have employed artificial intelligence editing tools to salvage the audio to ensure that our listeners can still enjoy and benefit from the content.***   Karl Monger is a remarkable figure with a solid commitment to serving veterans and their communities through his multiple roles and initiatives. As the founder and Executive Director of GallantFew, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization established in 2010, he has dedicated himself to addressing and mitigating the challenges faced by veterans, including unemployment, homelessness, and suicide. Under his leadership, GallantFew has launched several innovative programs aimed at supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life and promoting their overall well-being.   One of the cornerstone programs of GallantFew is The Darby Project, which connects Ranger veterans with those transitioning from active duty, facilitating mentorship and guidance. The Run Ranger Run initiative brings awareness to the arduous journey soldiers face when becoming civilians. Descendants of Sparta is a powerful peer anti-suicide program that provides vital support to those in need. Additionally, the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) training program educates law enforcement on veteran issues and conflict de-escalation tactics. Karl's commitment to this cause is evident in his speaking engagements, having addressed nearly a thousand officers at six conferences in the past year.   Karl's dedication to supporting veterans extends to his role as the owner and CEO of DriPowder, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in business development and veteran care and support issues. His company's recent recertification by the Veterans Administration is a testament to its ongoing commitment to serving the veteran community. Karl also contributes his expertise as a consultant for the Kansas Small Business Development Center, helping veterans establish or expand their small businesses and advising corporations and agencies on veteran-related activities. His efforts were recognized in 2012 when he was named U.S. Small Business Administration Region VII Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year.   Karl's military service has been equally distinguished. He began his career as an Army ROTC scholarship cadet at Wichita State University, achieving the rank of Major and earning the title of Distinguished Military Graduate. His service record includes numerous leadership positions and deployments, including parachuting with the 1st Ranger Battalion into Kuwait in 1992. A graduate of various military schools, his commendable service has earned him several awards and decorations.   Beyond his professional commitments, Karl is actively involved in the community, serving in leadership positions within various organizations and mentoring both veterans and young people in challenging situations. He lives in Texas with his family and is eagerly anticipating the arrival of his first grandchild. His story and the impact of his work serve as an inspiration, highlighting the power of dedication, leadership, and community in making a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their families.     We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their unwavering support of the VinnyRoc Podcast. Their commitment enables us to deliver content that informs, educates, and engages consistently.   Core Medical Group: Striving to pioneer wellness solutions and help you achieve optimal well-being. Visit https://www.coremedicalgrp.com to discover more.   GMR Gold: Offering premium gold and silver investment options to elevate your wealth. Explore more at https://www.gmrgold.com.   Everest: The ultimate marketplace for the great outdoors. Embark on your adventure today at https://www.everest.com.   Modern Gun School: Dedicated to enriching your firearms knowledge with a comprehensive curriculum. Find out more at https://mgs.edu.   We value the contribution of each sponsor and appreciate their dedication to our shared goals.   For those who haven't yet, we invite you to watch our latest episode on YouTube, subscribe to our channel, and follow us on social media to stay updated on upcoming content. If you find our discussions valuable, please share them within your networks.   Thank you for your continued support of the VinnyRoc Podcast.   #VinnyRocPodcast #ThankYouSponsors  

Episode 6: "AOC Courses and What It's Like Being an Instructor with LTC Chris Morgan" In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of AOC coursesand gain valuable insights into the life of an instructor, as LTC Chris Morganshares his experiences and wisdom.What to Expect: Discover the challenges and rewards of being an instructor at a prestigious institution. Gain valuable career advice and leadership insights from LTCChris Morgan. Engage in a thought-provoking and passionate discussion on military education and its role in shaping future leaders.LTC Christopher E. Morgan hails from Temple, Texas and earned his commission into the Medical Service Corps as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas State University's ROTC program.  His initial assignment was with the 61st MMB, 1st Medical Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas from 2007 to 2010 where he served as a Treatment Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Assistant S3. From 2010 to 2012, he served as the Medical Platoon Leader for with 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and Brigade Medical Operations Officer with the 4ABCT, 1CAV at Fort Hood, Texas and Mosul, Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. From 2012 to 2014, LTC Morgan served at Fort Riley, Kansas as the Operations Officer for the 27th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and as the Company Commander for C/27th BSB, 1ABCT in Fort Riley, Kansas, and Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield.  In 2015, he served as the Supply Chain Manager Chief at Irwin Army Community Hospital at the same station. In 2015, he was selected to participate in the Medical Logistics Management Internship Program at Fort Detrick, Maryland. In September 2016, LTC Morgan and his family were assigned to Nairobi, Kenya where he served as the Chief of Staff, Chief, Financial Officer, Chief, Logistical Officer, and the Chief, Informations Officer for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research's Medical Research Directorate-Africa. From 2016 to 2019, LTC Morgan served as an intern within AMEDD's Long Term Health Education and Training Program Management Acquisition Internship Program at Fort Detrick, Maryland and completed his utilization tour at the United States Army Medical Materiel Development Activity as a Product Manager. LTC Morgan enlisted into the U.S. Army from 2000-2003 where he served in Germany and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports and Science from Texas University.  His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, and Parachutist Badge. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the AIM Marketplace? Well, Zach's been through the gauntlet and he's here to spill the beans. If you're aiming to conquer the market like Cobra Kai, you won't want to miss this episode. Zach shares some invaluable tips to ensure the odds are forever in your favor! MAJ Zach Patterson was a AIM Mover in the 24-02 Marketplace last year October.  Zach was matched in his Marketplace from the top 5 jobs he ranked. MAJ Zachary Patterson was commissioned as a Medical Service Corps Officer through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in August 2010 and is a Distinguished Military Graduate. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, a Masters in Supply Chain Management (M.S.C.M.) from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. and is a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). His assignments include: Brigade Medical Supply Office OIC, 1BCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Medical Evacuation Platoon Leader, C Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1ABCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Support Operations - Medical Logistics Officer, 4BSB, 1SBCT, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO; Chief of Supply Chain Management, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA; Company Commander, Alpha Company, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA; Operations Officer – G3/5/7, Army Medical Logistics Command, Fort Detrick, MD; Deputy Director of the Business Support Office, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, Fort Detrick, MD. MAJ Patterson's current assignment is as a Medical Logistics Planner for U.S. Army Central Command, Shaw Air Force Base, SC. He also serves as the Deputy Medical Logistics Consultant to the Army Surgeon General for Strategic Communications & Outreach. MAJ Patterson's awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Over Seas Service Ribbon, and Expert Field Medical Badge.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Dr. Becky Porter discusses the changing needs of military-connected children over the years, and how MCEC's mission to support them through education, advocacy, and collaboration has evolved over their 25-year history.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Maxwell Gunter Spouses' Club.  To learn more, visit https:  http://www.maxwellgunterspousesclub.com/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Learn more about MCEC's 25-year history on our website: https://www.militarychild.org/history     Bio: Dr. Becky Porter joined MCEC as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from Active Duty service with the U.S. Army. Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020. She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department. Becky's military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on Active Duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki. Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, MD. She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe. Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Cavazos, Texas   Resources: https://www.militarychild.org/

Our discussion with COL (R) L. Scott Lingamfelter, author of Desert Redleg and Yanks in Blue Berets.  L. Scott Lingamfelter was born in Richmond, VA. He then attended the Virginia Military Institute, graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate, and commissioned in the Army as a Field Artilleryman in 1973. As a combat artilleryman with the 1st Infantry Division during Operation Desert Storm, he helped plan and execute the largest field artillery assault on enemy forces since World War II. He was then selected to command the 6th - 37th  FA BN in South Korea. After many assignments worldwide, including Germany, South Korea, and the Middle East, he rose to the rank of Colonel.  Following his service in numerous combat units, the Defense Intelligence Agency, as a Political-Military Officer in the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and as a senior advisor on Special Access Programs to the Secretary of the Army, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, he concluded his military career as Military Assistant to the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.  He retired in 2001 after 28 years of active duty service. Since retirement he gained significant experience in the war-torn Middle East as a US Army Military Observer with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, working with both Observer Group Syria and Observer Group Lebanon in the midst of armed turmoil. He has also worked for the private sector focused on strategic planning in support of the senior leadership for the US Missile Defense Agency in Washington, D.C.  Additionally, he has worked in the emergency management, homeland security, and border security arena in support of Federal agencies, states, and localities. Elected to the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018 representing Prince William and Fauquier Counties, he was a prominent voice for both fiscal and social conservatism in the General Assembly. Since retiring from the General Assembly, he authored his first book, Desert Redleg: Artillery Warfare in the First Gulf War (University Press of Kentucky, 2020) and a second book Yanks in Blue Berets: American UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East that will be released on 4 July 2023 (University Press of Kentucky). He has started another book on reviving the revolutionary spirit of America's founding fathers in today's culture. Colonel Lingamfelter routinely contributes to the commentary page of The Washington Times on a range of political and national security topics.

Robin Bartlett chose ROTC as the Vietnam War escalated and graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as a Combat Platoon Leader. He got everything he asked for, and much much more.    During the height of the war, from 1968 to 1969, he led 28 soldiers on helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions with the famed 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Robin recalls his experiences there, from mastering artillery with reconnaissance by fire to processing the fallen for repatriation, all of which he tells in his book Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History.   Robin is the President of the NY/NJ Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association and lives with his wife in Norwood, New Jersey. They have three sons, none of whom have pursued military careers.   Get your copy of Vietnam Combat: https://amzn.to/3pF2Znn Website: https://robinbartlettauthor.com/   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Bartlett takes you back 50 years to a ‘boots on the ground' account of his extraordinary combat experiences as a 22-year-old 1st Lieutenant with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). As a combat infantry platoon leader, he deployed a 28-man platoon on search and destroy missions and helicopter assaults into hot landing zones at the height of the Vietnam War.Bartlett's vivid combat events are brought to light in a fast-moving presentation expressing the horror, fear, anguish, and sometimes illogical humor of that war. He brings to light the long-term impact, both positive and negative, on his home life and business career…. with insights about leadership, courage, PTSD, and life lessons learned. These are stories that will stay with your listeners long past the end of his presentation.Bio: Bio: Promoted to 1st Lieutenant after only one year, Robin Bartlett at 22 assumed the leadership of the 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Over the next seven months, he led a platoon on more than sixty helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions.Bartlett grew up in a military family. His grandfather, father and brother all attended West Point, but after thirteen elementary and middle schools and four high schools, he decided he'd had enough of the military. But in college, as the Vietnam War escalated and eighteen-year-olds were drafted daily, Bartlett joined his college's ROTC program and fell back into a familiar routine. Upon graduation as a Distinguished Military Graduate he volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training, and assignment to the 82d Airborne Division. He got everything he asked for…and more.Bartlett holds a BA degree in Comparative Literature from Claremont McKenna College in California and a master's degree in Media from Pace University in NYC. He has written numerous business publications and a professional book published by Dun & Bradstreet.He is the President of the NY/NJ Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association, and a proud member of the 82d Airborne Division Association. He and his wife live in Norwood, New Jersey, and have three sons, none of whom have pursued military careers.Speaker Link: https://robinbartlettauthor.com/speaker/Video links:https://robinbartlettauthor.com/#BookWebsite/book link: www.RobinBartlettAuthor.com

    Barb Holcomb is a retired Army Major General, having served 33 years as a leader in Nursing, Healthcare, Medical Research and Logistics.  She is the CEO of her own consulting company, Barb Holcomb Consulting, LLC., working in areas of medical research strategy, federal health care planning, leadership, and team and organizational development.        In this episode you will learn about the critical roles and responsibilities of Military Medicine nurses.  Barb talks about her many experiences in deployed missions across the globe serving in clinical and command positions.  She describes many essential insights and lessons learned during her Hospital and Regional Medical Commands especially how to lead through significant change.  “The only constant is change.”      MG(R) Holcomb talks about the importance of clinical and bench research in the Military and describes her experience commanding the Medical Research Material Command at Fort Detrick, MD. She also explains the importance of maintaining bedside care skills as healthcare professional advance in rank and strategic responsibilities.  She has mentored and inspired many healthcare professionals and has successfully led at all levels.      MG(R) Holcomb served in command positions at every rank from Captain onward.  She deployed to Iraq during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Kosovo during Operation Joint Guardian, and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.  Her last military assignment was as the 25th Chief, Army Nurse Corps and as Commanding General, Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick, in Frederick, Maryland.   She is a 1987 Distinguished Military Graduate of Seattle University Army ROTC, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She earned a master's degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Kansas, a master's level Certification in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Military University, and a master's in Military Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA.     Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine. Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.  Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

Robin Bartlett takes us back 50 years to a "boots on the ground" account of his extraordinary combat experiences as a 22-year-old 1st Lieutenant with the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam. As a combat infantry platoon leader, he deployed a 32-man platoon on search and destroy missions and helicopter assaults into hot landing zones at the height of the Vietnam War.Today we'll hear about the horror, fear, anguish, and sometimes illogical humor of that war. Robin talks about the long-term impact, both positive and negative, on his home life and business career...with insights about leadership, courage, PTSD, and life lessons learned.Promoted to 1st Lieutenant after only one year, Bartlett at 22 assumed the leadership of the 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Over the next seven months, he led a platoon on more than 60 helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions.Bartlett grew up in a military family. His grandfather, father and brother all attended West Point, and in college, as the Vietnam War escalated and eighteen-year-olds were drafted daily, Bartlett joined his college's ROTC program. As a Distinguished Military Graduate, he volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training, and assignment to the 82d Airborne Division. He got everything he asked for…and more.Bartlett holds a BA degree in Comparative Literature from Claremont McKenna College in California and a master's degree in Media from Pace University in NYC. He has written numerous business publications and a professional book published by Dun & Bradstreet.He is the President of the NY/NJ Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association, and a proud member of the 82d Airborne Division Association. He and his wife live in Norwood, New Jersey, and have three sons, none of whom have pursued military careers.Some questions we asked Robin:Q. We're now celebrating the 50th anniversary of the treaty ending the Vietnam War. Tell us about your experience as a young lieutenant who was given life-and-death responsibility over young men, some barely old enough to buy a beer.Q. Give us your perspective of the war from a “boots on the ground” point of view.Q. How did you manage having misgivings about the mission while being required to follow orders and meet your responsibilities as a platoon leader?Q. What did you learn about leadership, decision making, courage and fear?Q. How did your experience in Vietnam as a 22-year-old platoon leader affect your post-war professional life? What have you been doing since then?Q. Describe what it was like to participate in a helicopter combat assault.Q. When did you come face-to-face with the enemy?Q. You just completed a new video, “Firefights and Courage,” in which you describe an assault and its aftermath. Fill us in on that.Q. Why are the words “Welcome Home” such an important greeting for Vietnam vets?Q. Tell us about your book, “Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History.” What did you learn from writing it?Q. Where can people find it?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Robin Bartlett takes us back 50 years to a "boots on the ground" account of his extraordinary combat experiences as a 22-year-old 1st Lieutenant with the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam. As a combat infantry platoon leader, he deployed a 32-man platoon on search and destroy missions and helicopter assaults into hot landing zones at the height of the Vietnam War.Today we'll hear about the horror, fear, anguish, and sometimes illogical humor of that war. Robin talks about the long-term impact, both positive and negative, on his home life and business career...with insights about leadership, courage, PTSD, and life lessons learned.Promoted to 1st Lieutenant after only one year, Bartlett at 22 assumed the leadership of the 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Over the next seven months, he led a platoon on more than 60 helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions.Bartlett grew up in a military family. His grandfather, father and brother all attended West Point, and in college, as the Vietnam War escalated and eighteen-year-olds were drafted daily, Bartlett joined his college's ROTC program. As a Distinguished Military Graduate, he volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training, and assignment to the 82d Airborne Division. He got everything he asked for…and more.Bartlett holds a BA degree in Comparative Literature from Claremont McKenna College in California and a master's degree in Media from Pace University in NYC. He has written numerous business publications and a professional book published by Dun & Bradstreet.He is the President of the NY/NJ Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association, and a proud member of the 82d Airborne Division Association. He and his wife live in Norwood, New Jersey, and have three sons, none of whom have pursued military careers.Some questions we asked Robin:Q. We're now celebrating the 50th anniversary of the treaty ending the Vietnam War. Tell us about your experience as a young lieutenant who was given life-and-death responsibility over young men, some barely old enough to buy a beer.Q. Give us your perspective of the war from a “boots on the ground” point of view.Q. How did you manage having misgivings about the mission while being required to follow orders and meet your responsibilities as a platoon leader?Q. What did you learn about leadership, decision making, courage and fear?Q. How did your experience in Vietnam as a 22-year-old platoon leader affect your post-war professional life? What have you been doing since then?Q. Describe what it was like to participate in a helicopter combat assault.Q. When did you come face-to-face with the enemy?Q. You just completed a new video, “Firefights and Courage,” in which you describe an assault and its aftermath. Fill us in on that.Q. Why are the words “Welcome Home” such an important greeting for Vietnam vets?Q. Tell us about your book, “Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History.” What did you learn from writing it?Q. Where can people find it?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4719048/advertisement

Raquel Riley Thomas is the owner of An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC. Founded in 2011, An Officer and Gentlewoman LLC (AOAGWLLC), is a Veteran-Owned full-service media and entertainment company located in both Washington, DC and Atlanta, Ga. The company specializes in Production, Brand management, Talent management and Public Relations. Raquel Riley Thomas is also a beauty queen. She is Mrs. Prince George's County 2010, Mrs. Maryland America 2010 and Mrs. America 2011 (1st RU). In 2020 Raquel founded Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty, a long-wear performance based cosmetic brand. The brand has been awarded the Consumer Goods Technology 2022 award and the Rosie Network Veteran Startup of the Year Raquel Riley Thomas is also a Beauty and Fashion Expert. She has over 22 year's experience in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Raquel Riley Thomas has been a television commentator on FOX, ABC, NBC, and Reelz. Raquel is a decorated military veteran, having served nine years in the U.S. Army (5-years enlisted photojournalist; 4-years Ordinance Officer) until 2002. She is Distinguished Military Graduate from the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Hampton University She has a degree in Psychology from Hampton University and a Certification in Negotiations from Harvard Business School. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kara-allan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kara-allan/support

Raquel Riley Thomas is the owner of An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC. Founded in 2011, An Officer and Gentlewoman LLC (AOAGWLLC), is a Veteran-Owned full-service media and entertainment company located in both Washington, DC and Atlanta, Ga. The company specializes in Production, Brand management, Talent management and Public Relations. Raquel Riley Thomas is also a beauty queen. She is Mrs. Prince George's County 2010, Mrs. Maryland America 2010 and Mrs. America 2011 (1st RU). In 2020 Raquel founded Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty, a long-wear performance based cosmetic brand. The brand has been awarded the Consumer Goods Technology 2022 award and the Rosie Network Veteran Startup of the Year Raquel Riley Thomas is also a Beauty and Fashion Expert. She has over 22 year's experience in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Raquel Riley Thomas has been a television commentator on FOX, ABC, NBC, and Reelz. Raquel is a decorated military veteran, having served nine years in the U.S. Army (5-years enlisted photojournalist; 4-years Ordinance Officer) until 2002. She is Distinguished Military Graduate from the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Hampton University She has a degree in Psychology from Hampton University and a Certification in Negotiations from Harvard Business School. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kara-allan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kara-allan/support

Raquel Riley Thomas is the owner of An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC. Founded in 2011, An Officer and Gentlewoman LLC (AOAGWLLC), is a Veteran-Owned full-service media and entertainment company located in both Washington, DC and Atlanta, Ga. The company specializes in Production, Brand management, Talent management and Public Relations.Raquel Riley Thomas is also a beauty queen. She is Mrs. Prince George's County 2010, Mrs. Maryland America 2010 and Mrs. America 2011 (1st RU). In 2020 Raquel founded Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty, a long-wear performance based cosmetic brand. The brand has been awarded the Consumer Goods Technology 2022 award and the Rosie Network Veteran Startup of the YearRaquel Riley Thomas is also a Beauty and Fashion Expert. She has over 22 year's experience in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Raquel Riley Thomas has been a television commentator on FOX, ABC, NBC, and Reelz.Raquel is a decorated military veteran, having served nine years in the U.S. Army (5-years enlisted photojournalist; 4-years Ordinance Officer) until 2002. She is Distinguished Military Graduate from the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Hampton UniversityShe has a degree in Psychology from Hampton University and a Certification in Negotiations from Harvard Business School.

John Sherman is the Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) at the U.S. Department of Defense ( https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/2881098/john-sherman/ ), a role he was sworn in on December 17, 2021. In this role he is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for Information Management / Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance, as well as non-intelligence space systems; critical satellite communications, navigation, and timing programs; spectrum; and telecommunications matters. ( https://dodcio.defense.gov/about-dod-cio/ ) Prior to assuming his duties, Mr. Sherman served as the Acting DoD CIO and Principal Deputy, DoD CIO from June 2020 to September 2021. Before joining the Department, Mr. Sherman served as the Intelligence Community (IC) CIO from 2017-2020. In this position he was involved in driving and coordinating IT modernization among 17 agencies, leading major advancements to the IC's cloud computing, cybersecurity, and interoperability capabilities. He built long-term commitment to these priorities among stakeholders, both in government and industry, and ensured that the IC would remain a leader in each of these areas. Prior to his tour as the IC CIO, Mr. Sherman served from 2014-2017 as the Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA's) Open Source Enterprise (OSE), where he helped transform Open Source Intelligence, leveraging new technologies and interagency partnerships to enhance the growing OSE mission. He previously served for seven years in several senior executive positions at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), where he led organizations involved in analysis, collection, homeland security, organizational strategy, and international affairs. Earlier, he served as the Principal Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Military Issues on the National Intelligence Council, and as a White House Situation Room duty officer. Mr. Sherman began his IC career in 1997 as an imagery analyst. Mr. Sherman is a 1992 Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M University where he commanded the Corps of Cadets and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He also earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. Following graduation from Texas A&M, he served as an Air Defense Officer in the 24th Infantry Division. He is a graduate of the DoD CAPSTONE course, the “Leading the IC” course, and the CIA Director's Seminar. Mr. Sherman's awards include the Distinguished and Meritorious Presidential Rank, the DIA Director's Award, the CIA Intelligence Medal of Merit, the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service, the NGA Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, and the Canadian Chief of Defense Intelligence Medallion.

Shelly served in the United States Army Reserves for 16 years as an Intelligence Officer and now is a small business owner and ordained minister, advocating for selfless service in action. Attaining the rank of Captain, Shelly served as an S2, a Company Commander and more, leading covert intelligence briefings and orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000 Soldiers. Her military awards include the Shield of Sparta and the St. Joan D'Arc.A Distinguished Military Graduate from Western Michigan University, Shelly graduates in May 2022 with her M.A. in Ministry Studies at Moody Theological Seminary. She is the creator ofOthers Over Self®, a leadership mindset serving people in positions of influence to make a lasting impact on others. Shelly facilitates the Warriors With Warriors Program: Connecting Spiritual Warriors with Earthly Warriors. She is happily married and is tackling the daily challenge of raising two boys in an increasingly self-focused society.From being overseas and leading covert intelligence briefings to orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000 Soldiers, Shelly Rood (RUDE) knows first hand what it means to protect and care for others. Through Others Over Self®, Shelly and her team are dedicated to serving others by providing trainings that connect people through shared life experiences and deepen interpersonal skills, all while celebrating our nation's heroes.In This EpisodeShelly's WebsiteShell'ys gift to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listenersShelly on InstagramShelly on LinkedInShelly / Others Over Self on FacebookThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Shelly served in the United States Army Reserves for 16 years as an Intelligence Officer and now is a small business owner and ordained minister, advocating for selfless service in action. Attaining the rank of Captain, Shelly served as an S2, a Company Commander and more, leading covert intelligence briefings and orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000 Soldiers. Her military awards include the Shield of Sparta and the St. Joan D'Arc. A Distinguished Military Graduate from Western Michigan University, Shelly graduated in May 2022 with her M.A. in Ministry Studies at Moody Theological Seminary. She is the creator of Others Over Self®, a leadership mindset serving people in positions of influence to make a lasting impact on others. Shelly facilitates the Warriors With Warriors Program: Connecting Spiritual Warriors with Earthly Warriors. She is happily married and is tackling the daily challenge of raising two boys in an increasingly self-focused society. Find out more about Shelly and Other OVer Self at https://othersoverself.com/mh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/othersoverself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/othersoverself/ Find out more about The Misfit Heroes Podcast at www.misfit-heroes.com and www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Why is it critical that we learn to better connect with our military service members? Our guest today shares first-hand what it means to protect and care for others and why it is so important. Shelly Rood served in the United States Army Reserves for 16 years as an Intelligence Officer and now is a small business owner and ordained minister, advocating for selfless service in action. Attaining the rank of Captain, Shelly served as an S2, a Company Commander and more, leading covert intelligence briefings and orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000 Soldiers. Her military awards include the Shield of Sparta and the St. Joan D'Arc. A Distinguished Military Graduate from Western Michigan University, Shelly graduated in May 2022 with her M.A. in Ministry Studies at Moody Theological Seminary. She is the creator of Others Over Self®, a leadership mindset company serving people in positions of influence to make a lasting impact on others. One of the main programs Shelly Rood facilitates is the Warriors With Warriors Program: Connecting Spiritual Warriors with Earthly Warriors. Through this program, Shelly and her team empower faith leaders to better connect with military persons through enhanced military cultural competency, shared life experiences and deepening interpersonal skills. The impact is profound. In just five minutes, you can make a huge difference in the life of a military service member. Listen to this episode to learn how. What We Discuss with Shelly Rood in this Episode Career turning points Becoming a Military Intelligence Officer When the door to your dream job closes Having a mission first mindset The creativity that military service fosters Why only 60% of veterans qualify for veteran care Mental health issues that our warriors face Practical ways we can reduce suicide statistics Why “Thank you for your service” is NOT the best way to honor service members Dispelling the myth around why people join the military PRY first time engagement tips The Warriors with Warriors program Teaching faith leaders how to support the military better What is military cultural competency Crisis awareness and crisis intervention Finding a way to launch your passion project Embracing a leadership mindset Complete Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/427-serving-our-warriors-better-with-shelly-rood 

Gen. Flynn is a native of Middletown, Rhode Island and Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Business Management. General Flynn is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses at Fort Benning, GA. He holds two master’s degrees, one in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College in Newport, RI, and one in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy from the National Defense University. In today’s interview, Gen. Flynn discusses the unique pacing threat posed by China, building interoperability with partner nations, and the future of multi-domain operations in INDOPACOM. The following bullet points highlight some of the key insights from our interview: - While it is often argued that future conflicts in the Pacific will be fought in the air and at sea, the U.S. Army remains critical in securing our regional interests. The Army continues to build relationships with partners on land, and will likely be the only Service not hindered by China’s Anti-Access /Area Denial (A2/AD) system, which is not designed to find, fix, and destroy land forces. As a result, land power will serve as a counterweight to Chinese aspirations both regionally and globally. - The Army’s Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) integrates live, virtual, and constructive environments, enabling our forces and partners to conduct training via a mobile, regional training center in the Pacific’s Arctic, Jungle, and Archipelago conditions and environments. JPMRC enables the Army to maintain a constant presence in the region, train, and build readiness with our allies and partners. - While training with technology in the region of operation is important, relationships matter. Building strong relationships between individuals, organizations, and countries is vital for deterrence by denial. We rely on our allies and partners for their understanding of the geography and the human terrain — the cultures, the societies, and the peoples of the region. - There are three types of interoperability: human, technical, and procedural. There are also three dimensions: human, physical, and information. The crossover or intersection between interoperability and dimensions is the human. By focusing on the human dimension and investing in and building human interoperability with our allies and partners, other vital components of interoperability will follow. - There are four principles for successful network integration. First, it will require an open architecture so Joint forces and mission partners may easily plug into it. Second, there must be a better way to both grant and evaluate the risk of granting authority to operate within these frameworks. Next, the Army needs to be more data-centric. Finally, our forces need to become transport agnostic for our data. Stay tuned to the Mad Scientist Laboratory for our next episode of The Convergence podcast featuring COL Stefan Banach (USA-Ret.), Director, Army Management St

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview the esteemed Dr. Stephanie Price. After serving 12 years in the army, Dr. Price went on to study at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, where she graduated from in 2013. She has been practicing dentistry for at least 30 years now, and continues to provide quality, top-tier restorations and services to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Price's dental education experience - Her first job out of Dental School - Transitioning from the Military to Private Practice - Her future goals and advice - How she incorporates technology into her practice - Sleep Appliances Dr. Prices achievements and honors: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Advanced Education in General Dentistry July 2014- June 2016 Uniformed Services Health University Masters Program Fort Bragg, North Carolina DDS, with Distinction University of North Carolina May 2013 School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, North Carolina BME Mechanical Engineering May 1995 University of Delaware Newark, Delaware Masters, Oral Biology Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences June 2016 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 License Dentist, North Carolina May 2013-present Certificate Mastership Pending, July 2022 Academy of General Dentistry Diplomate March 2020 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship Academy of General Dentistry July 2018 Diplomate May 2017 American Board of General Dentistry Helicopter Pilot OH58, UH60 October 1996 US Army Aviation Center Fort Rucker, Alabama Additional Coursework: University of Richmond 1990-1992 Richmond, Virginia Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Fayetteville, North Carolina Methodist University 2008-2009 Fayetteville, North Carolina Tucker Institute June 2014 Seattle, Washington Honors: Honor Graduate, Command and General Staff College Fall 2016 Omicron Kappa Upsilon-UU Chapter Spring 2013 Dean's List University of North Carolina Spring 2010- Spring 2013 Clinic Commendation University of North Carolina Summer 2010-Spring 2013 Chancellor's List Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Honor Graduate US Army Officer Basic Course 1996 Distinguished Military Graduate 1995 Dean's List University of Delaware Spring 1995 Special Recognition: Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Student Award 2013 UNC Spurgeon Class Award Spring 2012 US Army Meritorious Service Medal 2007, 2005 US Army Bronze Star Medal 2005 US Army Senior Army Aviation Badge 2004 US Army Commendation Medal 1999, 2014, 2016, 2018 US Army Achievement Medal 1995, 2001 US Army Air Assault Badge 1995 Whitaker Bioengineering Design Award 1995 Nowinski Excellence in Undergraduate Research 1995 US Army Airborne Badge 1992 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Student Instructor Cellular Biology and Molecular Biology University of North Carolina School of Dentistry 2010-2012 DDS Student Note-Taker RESEARCH and PRESENTATIONS: “Digital Dentures,” “Diagnosis,” 2017. Continuing Education Presentations Fort Polk, Louisiana. “CAD/CAM Dentistry,” 2016. Continuing education presentation as part of the Fort Bragg Comprehensive Short Course “Evaluating the effectiveness of biomaterial removal from dental implant drills following a standardized sterilization protocol,” 2016. Original research completed for the requirement of the masters thesis. “Why the General Dentist Needs to Know About Oral Lichen Planus” January/February 2015. “General Dentistry” Literature review of publications relating to the issues surrounding Oral Lichen Planus. “Finite Element Simulation of Deformations in Woven Structures Under Tensile Loading,” 1995. Created a 3D computer simulation of a plain weave fabric and analyzed the internal forces. Oral presentation at the second International Conference on Composites Engineering, Louisiana August 1995. “It's your prerogative” 1995. As resident assistant presented a program for my dormitory residents which included a review and discussion of Jane Elliot's 1968 classroom blue eyed/brown eyed experiment. The program was awarded best program of the month of 15 residence halls on campus. “A Tactile Force Measuring Device,” 1994. Developed tactile force measuring device to identify forces exerted on babies during delivery with the goal of minimizing fetal shoulder dystocia. Poster presentation at the Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Arizona October 1994. VOLUNTEER SERVICE Dentist 2013- 2016 Missions of Mercy and Care Clinic of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved, annually. Dentist 2013- present Care Clinic, Fayetteville, North Carolina Provided dental treatment for the underserved, monthly. Student Dentist 2011-2013 Samaritan Health Center, Durham, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 15 hours. Dental Assistant 2008-2013 Student Health Action Coalition, Chapel Hill North Carolina. Assisted students in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 24 hours. Dental Assistant, 2007-2013. Care Clinic Fayetteville, North Carolina. Assisted in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 30 hours. Math Tutor 1990-1991. Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond Virginia. Mentored and assisted elementary school children; approximately 25 hours. Pediatric Assistant 1988-1990. St. Joseph Hospital, Towson, Maryland. Provided over 500 hours of comfort and activity for children receiving long and short term hospital care. Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! 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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview the esteemed Dr. Stephanie Price. After serving 12 years in the army, Dr. Price went on to study at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, where she graduated from in 2013. She has been practicing dentistry for at least 30 years now, and continues to provide quality, top-tier restorations and services to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Price's dental education experience - Her first job out of Dental School - Transitioning from the Military to Private Practice - Her future goals and advice - How she incorporates technology into her practice - Sleep Appliances Dr. Prices achievements and honors: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Advanced Education in General Dentistry July 2014- June 2016 Uniformed Services Health University Masters Program Fort Bragg, North Carolina DDS, with Distinction University of North Carolina May 2013 School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, North Carolina BME Mechanical Engineering May 1995 University of Delaware Newark, Delaware Masters, Oral Biology Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences June 2016 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 License Dentist, North Carolina May 2013-present Certificate Mastership Pending, July 2022 Academy of General Dentistry Diplomate March 2020 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship Academy of General Dentistry July 2018 Diplomate May 2017 American Board of General Dentistry Helicopter Pilot OH58, UH60 October 1996 US Army Aviation Center Fort Rucker, Alabama Additional Coursework: University of Richmond 1990-1992 Richmond, Virginia Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Fayetteville, North Carolina Methodist University 2008-2009 Fayetteville, North Carolina Tucker Institute June 2014 Seattle, Washington Honors: Honor Graduate, Command and General Staff College Fall 2016 Omicron Kappa Upsilon-UU Chapter Spring 2013 Dean's List University of North Carolina Spring 2010- Spring 2013 Clinic Commendation University of North Carolina Summer 2010-Spring 2013 Chancellor's List Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Honor Graduate US Army Officer Basic Course 1996 Distinguished Military Graduate 1995 Dean's List University of Delaware Spring 1995 Special Recognition: Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Student Award 2013 UNC Spurgeon Class Award Spring 2012 US Army Meritorious Service Medal 2007, 2005 US Army Bronze Star Medal 2005 US Army Senior Army Aviation Badge 2004 US Army Commendation Medal 1999, 2014, 2016, 2018 US Army Achievement Medal 1995, 2001 US Army Air Assault Badge 1995 Whitaker Bioengineering Design Award 1995 Nowinski Excellence in Undergraduate Research 1995 US Army Airborne Badge 1992 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Student Instructor Cellular Biology and Molecular Biology University of North Carolina School of Dentistry 2010-2012 DDS Student Note-Taker RESEARCH and PRESENTATIONS: “Digital Dentures,” “Diagnosis,” 2017. Continuing Education Presentations Fort Polk, Louisiana. “CAD/CAM Dentistry,” 2016. Continuing education presentation as part of the Fort Bragg Comprehensive Short Course “Evaluating the effectiveness of biomaterial removal from dental implant drills following a standardized sterilization protocol,” 2016. Original research completed for the requirement of the masters thesis. “Why the General Dentist Needs to Know About Oral Lichen Planus” January/February 2015. “General Dentistry” Literature review of publications relating to the issues surrounding Oral Lichen Planus. “Finite Element Simulation of Deformations in Woven Structures Under Tensile Loading,” 1995. Created a 3D computer simulation of a plain weave fabric and analyzed the internal forces. Oral presentation at the second International Conference on Composites Engineering, Louisiana August 1995. “It's your prerogative” 1995. As resident assistant presented a program for my dormitory residents which included a review and discussion of Jane Elliot's 1968 classroom blue eyed/brown eyed experiment. The program was awarded best program of the month of 15 residence halls on campus. “A Tactile Force Measuring Device,” 1994. Developed tactile force measuring device to identify forces exerted on babies during delivery with the goal of minimizing fetal shoulder dystocia. Poster presentation at the Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Arizona October 1994. VOLUNTEER SERVICE Dentist 2013- 2016 Missions of Mercy and Care Clinic of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved, annually. Dentist 2013- present Care Clinic, Fayetteville, North Carolina Provided dental treatment for the underserved, monthly. Student Dentist 2011-2013 Samaritan Health Center, Durham, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 15 hours. Dental Assistant 2008-2013 Student Health Action Coalition, Chapel Hill North Carolina. Assisted students in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 24 hours. Dental Assistant, 2007-2013. Care Clinic Fayetteville, North Carolina. Assisted in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 30 hours. Math Tutor 1990-1991. Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond Virginia. Mentored and assisted elementary school children; approximately 25 hours. Pediatric Assistant 1988-1990. St. Joseph Hospital, Towson, Maryland. Provided over 500 hours of comfort and activity for children receiving long and short term hospital care. Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! 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Lieutenant General Maria R. Gervais assumed duties as the TRADOC Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff on May 28, 2021. Prior to her assignment, she served in Army Futures Command as the first Cross-Functional Team Director for the Synthetic Training Environment located in Orlando, Florida.     She received her regular Army commission in 1987 as a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Lander College Reserve Officer Training Corps program in Greenwood, South Carolina, and was assigned to the Chemical Branch.    Her professional military education includes Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses; Command and General Staff College; and U.S. Army War College, where she received a Master of Military Strategic Studies. She earned a Master of Arts in Human Resources from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Lander College.  (See full bio here).   In our conversation, LTG Maria talks about the great learnings from her role as a leader as well as tips on how you can empower individuals instead of doing things on your own.  You will also learn:   The journey that led her into joining the Army.  How LTG Gervais creates an environment that allows people to speak their truth. Reasons for hope regarding the current situation in Ukraine. Common misconceptions about the Army.   Quotes: "Focus on what got you to the table, and everything else will take care of itself."   "You're always learning and evolving as a leader."   "Leadership is about caring and getting the mission done"   "Make sure when feedback is received, it never becomes personal. It's about what happens, the process, and what didn't get done but not about the individuals."   Resources LTG Maria Gervais on Linkedin LTG Maria Gervais on Twitter LTG Maria Gervais on Facebook TRADOC · U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command  

Our fictitious divorce client Eric Wolff was skiing down a slope at Aspen Highlands when someone hit him from behind. As a result of the accident, Eric was out of work for a substantial amount of time. Does Melanie have a right to any of his personal injury settlement?Ryan Kalamaya and Philip Goldberg discuss what happens if there is a personal injury or workers comp claim in a divorce in Colorado.About Philip Goldberg Philip Goldberg is a family law attorney who focuses his practice on complex family law matters, and also has extensive experience in probate/estate litigation, real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. He is licensed to practice before all state courts of Colorado and Georgia as well as the United States District Courts for the District of Colorado and the Northern District of Georgia. Phil is rated  AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest attorney rating available.Phil is also included in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law. He is also included in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law.Phil was also a U.S. Army Scholarship recipient. Upon graduation from VMI, Phil was named Distinguished Military Graduate “and served as an Army officer for eight years. He received the National Defense Service Medal (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) for his active duty service during the Persian Gulf War.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

About Today's GuestDr. Becky Porter joined MCEC® as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from active duty service with the U.S. Army.Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020.She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department.Becky's military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on active duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki.Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, Md.She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe.Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Hood, Texas.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeMilitary Child Education Coalition Web SitePurple Star School InitiativeMilitary Student Consultant Call CenterEpisode 17: Michelle Norman and the Military Exceptional Family Member ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course series for kindergarten through 12th grade educators who support military children. Do you have a military child in your classroom? Do you want to create a classroom that can support the unique needs of military children as they manage transitions due to frequent moves? These free courses are for educators who support military connected school-aged children.These courses are available for any educator who teaches military connected kids. In order to ensure our courses are relevant, PsychArmor works with nationally-recognized subject matter experts to create and deliver online courses about issues that teachers need to know. These courses guide educators to identify unique aspects of military life especially as military children transition to new schools. Teachers can take these courses to find ways to navigate the unique challenges to enrich these students in the new classroom. You can access this course series through this link: https://psycharmor.org/k-12/ This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.  Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Jocelyn Stewart attended Louisiana's designated honors college, the Louisiana Scholars' College, in Natchitoches, Louisiana from 1996 to 2000. After being awarded a three-year ROTC cadet scholarship and a scholarship from the honors college, she graduated first in her class of honors students, summa cum laude, and “with highest distinction.” Ms. Stewart commissioned Distinguished Military Graduate from Northwestern State University's Demon Battalion as a Second Lieutenant in Military Intelligence. She was selected to attend law school as an educational delay student from 2000 – 2003.   In 2005, Ms. Stewart became a “trial counsel,” which means that she was the command's legal advisor in military justice matters and whenever the command elected to prosecute any of its Soldiers, Ms. Stewart went to court to try the cases. Ms. Stewart prides herself not only in her nearly flawless courtroom record but also in the cases she advised the command not to take to court. In 2012, Ms. Stewart left active service to pursue a solo practice dedicated to defending servicemembers worldwide, with particular emphasis in sexual assault investigations and sexual assault court-martial defense. As a civilian court-martial specialist, she has represented clients OCONUS and all over CONUS, from the west coast to the east coast, the gulf coast and the Midwest. Her clients serve the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and even the Coast Guard.

Bryan Bean is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who served in numerous leadership positions in Special Operations Aviation, retiring in 2004 after a 20 year career. He earned a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management in 1993 and was a Distinguished Military Graduate of George Mason University in 1984. Prior to entering the Special Operations community, he served as a senior trainer at the Joint Readiness Training Center and developed extensive experience in the design, conduct, evaluation and management of field training exercises. He served as an Attack Helicopter Company Commander and Platoon leader in the 7th Infantry Division (Light). Joining the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment on 1993, Bryan served two consecutive tours in 1st Battalion. He served as a Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Mission Commander for the Nation's only Light Assault Helicopter unit. This assignment at the tactical level included numerous deployments including Operation Uphold Democracy. A truly Joint Officer, Bryan served as a Liaison Officer to a US Navy SEAL Team, and was responsible for maritime training and integration with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Following the Command and General Staff College, Bryan served as the Task Force Operations Officer for the Nation's most deployable Aviation Task Force, synchronizing operations and training for multi-service units, other government agencies, and federal and local law enforcement. He planned and executed numerous sensitive deployments in support of high-priority missions in the Baltics, Middle East, and SOUTHCOM Areas of Responsibility. Bryan finished his Active Duty career serving in the USSOCOM Assessment Directorate where he helped prioritize and allocate resources for the transformation of SOF following 9/11. Though selected to command an Assault Helicopter Battalion in the 101st Airborne Division, Bryan elected to retire and address important family issues. He has specialized training from a wide range of defense-related courses and institutions, including the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Joint Special Operations Planning Course, He holds the rating of Master Army Aviator.

Paul Dufresne has been president and CEO of Reliability Playbook since 2017, following 31 years of experience in maintenance and reliability roles in the U.S. Military and at Georgia Pacific, Trico Corporation and Koch Industries. After the military, he spent the next several years in the corporate world designing and implementing reliability and maintenance programs focusing on industry best practices and achieving superior results while serving in a variety of roles in maintenance management and reliability leadership. In 2013, he received the Senior VP Award for Reliability from GP. Since starting his company Paul has worked with his customer base around improving and setting in place a culture of excellence as it pertains to plant lubrication and maintenance and reliability best practice. Through training, coaching and mentoring plant personnel at all levels in the organization, Paul works to create an atmosphere where everyone succeeds. Incorporating knowledge from his military and business careers, Paul uses a hands-on approach to help customers across the globe develop and implement world class maintenance and reliability programs. Paul has experienced many successful results throughout his career and was recently identifed on LinkedIn as one of the Top 100 People in Maintenance and Reliability to follow. During this time Paul has also been a fetured speaker and keynote presenter at multiple national and international conferences most recently the 2019 CBM Connect Conference's in Abu Dhabi and Belgium. Paul is the past chairman of the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Best Practices Committee. In 2017, Paul was recognized as SMRP's Volunteer of the Year. He is a member of the Society of Tribologist and Lubrication Engineers and the Industry Council for Machinery Lubrication where he is very active sub-committee work. He holds credentials through STLE as Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS); through ICML as a Certified Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE) and Maintenance Lubrication Technician Level I (MLT I); through Mobius Institute as a Asset Reliability Practitioner (ARP-E); through SMRP as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Technician (CMRT); through the Association for Facilities Engineering as Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM); and through the Association of Asset Management Professionals as Certified Reliability Leader (CRL). Paul is certified in predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis and thermography. He has written several articles and technical white papers, and is a frequent presenter and workshop facilitator at industry conferences. Paul is a Distinguished Military Graduate, and has a bachelor's degree in history with a minor in military science from the University of Central Florida. He and his wife, April, have four children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/practical-reliability/support

Lieutenant Colonel Keith B. Brace received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and was commissioned an Infantry Officer as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1991.  He also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from The Citadel in 2002.  His military education includes the Infantry Officers Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms Services Staff School, and the Command and General Staff College. Lieutenant Colonel Brace joined the Commandant's Department at The Citadel in 2011 after retiring from a 20 year Army career.  He started his career as a Lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne and finished as the Professor of Military Science at Wake Forest University.   His deployments include a tour in Bosnia from October 1996-April 1997 and a tour in Iraq from October 2006-August 2007. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Ranger Tab, and the Senior Parachutist Badge.

"The Taliban was dragging his buddy away and you ask him in his.... when he's interviewed about why he... you know, why did he run in there? [He said] 'Well they had my friend, I mean that's why.'"- Col. Cary Harbaugh, Episode 103“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” ― Margaret Thatcher​“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ― Nelson Mandela​Colonel Cary C. Harbaugh began his Army career serving as an enlisted soldier and noncommissioned officer in Airborne and Special Operations units from 1978-1987. His enlisted assignments included the 101st Pathfinders, the 1/509th Airborne Battalion Combat Team, Task Force 160 (Special Operations Aviation), and the 11th Special Forces Group. He was commissioned as a Distinguished Military Graduate through the ROTC program at The Ohio State University in 1987. He retired in August of 2019 after over 41 years of military service.​His wisdom, years of service, and first-hand experience in being resilient paved the way for others to step into a higher level of strength mentally and physically. Being resilient is an important trait we can and should implement in our lives.​Today, he shares with us how we can have Spec Op type resiliency! So if you're ready, take out your pencils, and let's begin!​Connect with Col. Harbaugh here and read his full bio.Support the show (https://paypal.me/pencilleadership)

Major General John R. Evans, Jr. was commissioned in 1988 as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Appalachian State University. He was assigned to the Aviation Branch and completed flight school in 1990.Major General Evans previously served as the commander of the United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command (Airborne).He was first assigned as an Attack Platoon Leader in C / 1-82nd Aviation Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC where he served until 1995. He then served his first of three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) which included duties as A Company Platoon Leader and Operations Officer, A Company Commander, Battalion Operations Officer, 1st Battalion; Regiment S3, Regiment Operational Assessment Element Commander, Regiment Deputy Commander; and Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion; Fort Campbell, KY.Other assignments include: Deputy Commanding Officer of the Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command – Afghanistan, Kabul Afghanistan; 160th SOAR Regiment Commander, Fort Campbell, KY; Chief of Staff of the Army Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC; and the Deputy Commanding General – Support for 2nd Infantry Division / Republic of Korea - US Combined Division in the Republic of Korea.Major General Evans is a graduate of the Armor Advanced Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Naval War College. He holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education from Kansas State University, and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.Major General Evans' military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with V device and numeral 2, Combat Action Badge, Master Aviator Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Air Assault Badge.

Joe Rizzo brings you baseball. Riz & Jeff "The Dawg" Healy watched the first domino in the offseason fall, and it was a big one. James McCann hit on two categories, as he is a catcher and now a Met. Riz & Dawg calculated the next moves for the Mets and what their signing of McCann means for the rest of the league when it comes to the vital position behind the plate. Where will JT Realmuto land? Should the Mets prioritize Trevor Bauer or George Springer next? Riz had a very strong opinion and might have swayed Dawg, as he did with the catchers. Our sponsor https://www.fmsgraphics.com/ can get you your holiday cards or other print and promotional needs, so just give them a shot! Dawg was a week ahead on calling the potential for owners to push back the start of the season, and went deeper into depth on that point as news broke earlier in the day that it was being discussed. That was not the only thing from an ownership standpoint that made news, as the guys discussed the final season of the Cleveland Indians, who announced they are changing their name -- albeit after the 2021 season. Those owners have begun to sign players to one-year contracts, and Riz took a look at three outfielders and their deals, tasking Dawg to throw economics at the issue to see if this becomes a predictor of deals we are going to see over the next few months. Not to be left out were the saga of DJ LeMahieu and his negotiations with the Yankees, a view of what the threshold should be for them to sign him, and what options they have if they moved on. Dawg presented Veteran of the Day. Gustave F. Perna is a United States Army four-star general who serves as the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed. It was another timely choice, with the COVID vaccine seeing its first injections into Americans earlier in the day. Perna is a New Jersey native who attended Morris Hills High School, before graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Valley Forge Military Academy and College with an associate degree in business administration. Watch: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondDiehards Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCks0aHZvERojxe8V5Oqp8jw Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiamondDiehards Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/diamonddiehards The Chatter Links: DD Instagram: https://instagram.com/DiamondDiehards Riz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joerizzomma/ Riz Twitter: https://twitter.com/RearNakedChoke Dawg Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffHealy8

Joe Rizzo brings you baseball. Riz & Jeff "The Dawg" Healy watched the first domino in the offseason fall, and it was a big one. James McCann hit on two categories, as he is a catcher and now a Met. Riz & Dawg calculated the next moves for the Mets and what their signing of McCann means for the rest of the league when it comes to the vital position behind the plate. Where will JT Realmuto land? Should the Mets prioritize Trevor Bauer or George Springer next? Riz had a very strong opinion and might have swayed Dawg, as he did with the catchers. Our sponsor https://www.fmsgraphics.com/ can get you your holiday cards or other print and promotional needs, so just give them a shot! Dawg was a week ahead on calling the potential for owners to push back the start of the season, and went deeper into depth on that point as news broke earlier in the day that it was being discussed. That was not the only thing from an ownership standpoint that made news, as the guys discussed the final season of the Cleveland Indians, who announced they are changing their name -- albeit after the 2021 season. Those owners have begun to sign players to one-year contracts, and Riz took a look at three outfielders and their deals, tasking Dawg to throw economics at the issue to see if this becomes a predictor of deals we are going to see over the next few months. Not to be left out were the saga of DJ LeMahieu and his negotiations with the Yankees, a view of what the threshold should be for them to sign him, and what options they have if they moved on. Dawg presented Veteran of the Day. Gustave F. Perna is a United States Army four-star general who serves as the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed. It was another timely choice, with the COVID vaccine seeing its first injections into Americans earlier in the day. Perna is a New Jersey native who attended Morris Hills High School, before graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Valley Forge Military Academy and College with an associate degree in business administration. Watch: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondDiehards Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCks0aHZvERojxe8V5Oqp8jw Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiamondDiehards Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/diamonddiehards The Chatter Links: DD Instagram: https://instagram.com/DiamondDiehards Riz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joerizzomma/ Riz Twitter: https://twitter.com/RearNakedChoke Dawg Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffHealy8

Colonel Michael Brown, Retired, United States Army, spent 31 years serving his country. He commanded at the Brigade, Battalion and Company Level. He served in Bosnia, Kosovo, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1990 from the ROTC program at Ohio University. He holds two master’s degrees and is a Graduate of the United States Army War College. His greatest accomplishment was that he was always given the opportunity to command soldiers. He believed in the philosophy of 180-degree leadership, meaning always take care of those under you no matter what the mission is­‑Soldiers are your most precious resource on and off duty. Today, Colonel Brown is spending his retirement years traveling, writing a book, visiting friends and family, enjoying the outdoors and has and will always dedicate his life to serving veterans and their families. Colonel Brown is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Spiritual Warrior Foundation and Founder and President of the M.L.B. Foundation which he started in 2018 with the goal of providing consulting services to veterans and their families who are seeking to gain access to mental and spiritual health care resources who have limited means because of their geographic location. Col Mike’ motto is “Veteran's Health Care Access, Anyone, Anywhere at Any Time”.

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Vincent Boles Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Major General (Retired) Vincent Boles was commissioned from the ARMY ROTC program at Niagara University as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1976.He has served in a variety of assignments over a 33 year career, to include Command at every possible level and a number of combat deployments. His final Army assignment was as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G4 on the Army Staff in the Pentagon, where he oversaw Logistics Operations and Readiness for the 1.1 million Soldier force to include the surges into Iraq and Afghanistan. Retiring in 2009 to Madison, Alabama, he established Vincent E. Boles, Inc. A leadership and logistics consulting practice, speaking and working with corporate and association groups around the nation and overseas on the subject of Leaders and their team’s “Best Getting Better”. His audiences have included: Deloitte; Fidelity; USAA; Ernst and Young; AIG; The United States Secret Service; The Boy Scouts of America and The American College. He is the author of “4-3-2-1 Leadership…What America’s Sons and Daughters Taught Me on the Road from 2d Lieutenant to 2 Star General” Now in it’s 3rd printing. Topics for discussion include: How do leaders need to adapt in 2020? [min 01:30] How can leaders reduce stress for their employees during these (covid) times? [min 04:15] Even with all your experience, have you learned or relearned something in this reality you can share? [min 07:12] The silver lining in all of this is …….? [min 10:20] What are you doing now? What is your audience requesting for future events? [min 11:36] Other ways your company/business has adjusted in this crisis? [min 12:28] Where can our members find your book, and how can they reach out to you for virtual presentations and/or executive coaching? [min 14:03] 4-3-2-1 Leadership (Book) (https://www.amazon.com/4-3-2-1-Leadership-Vincent-Boles/dp/1613430345/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) What message would you like to leave us all with today? [min 15:18] Calls-to-action: Connect with Vincent Boles: Website (https://vinnyboles.com/) Visit the GBA Website at https://www.geoprofessional.org for more information or to become a member. Visit the GBA Website for training resources and reference material for professional development. Visit https://www.gbapodcast.com for future Podcast Episodes Contact us at info@geoprofessional.org with any podcast-related questions or comments This episode was produced by the following GBA Members: Ryan White, PE, GE – Principle/Geotechnical Engineering Group Manger/PBS Engineering and Environmental (https://www.pbsusa.com/) Tiffany Vorhies, NACE CIP-2 – Chief Consultant/SME (https://sme-usa.com/) Donald K. Blackburn, MBA – Business Manager/Blackburn Consulting (https://blackburnconsulting.com/) Shawn Leyva, PE – Associate Senior Engineer/Crawford & Associates (https://crawford-inc.com/)

Are you about to transition out of the military and into civilian life? Need some guidance to make sure you do it right? If you said yes to either, this episode is one you should definitely listen to. In this episode, we talk with Dean Bundschu, the Atlantic Regional Executive Director at Bunker Labs to learn how to transition into the civilian world the right way, how important it is to network, and how properly networking can help you now, and later throughout your career. "Know your industry, where you want to be, research the area for opportunities and then network!"  - Dean Bundschu Advice from Dean: Jumping right into entrepreneurship can be hard. Start out by getting into a role with a smaller entrepreneurship minded company and work within their sales or marketing team.   About Our Guest   Dean currently serves as the Atlantic Region Executive Director for Bunker Labs. Additionally, he is an entrepreneur, accomplished sales professional, and business advisor to numerous high growth startups. Prior to venturing into the business world, Dean served 8 years as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army; his service included a combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning from the war Dean had the honor to work at Orion International where helped hundreds of veterans transition from military to corporate America. As the Founder and CEO of PrepChamps, Inc., Dean successfully raised $2.2M in private equity capital, PrepChamps was recognized as the 2007 North Carolina Fast Trac Tech Company of the Year and ultimately the became the 2nd largest site in the high school sports recruiting space before being acquired. Dean received his bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University. He attended ONU on a full-ride R.O.T.C. scholarship and he was a Distinguished Military Graduate.   Bunker Labs Website- https://bunkerlabs.org/ Connect with Dean Bundschu on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanbundschu/ Connect with Bunker Labs on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebunkerlabs/ Connect with Bunker Labs on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebunkerlabs/ Connect with Bunker Labs on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bunkerlabs/   Join the conversation over on our Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs, and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union At Navy Federal, our members are the mission. As a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union, they put you first by making your success a priority. Veterans and service-members from all branches of the military are welcome to join. This includes Active Duty members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard. Plus, military family members can join! If you’re Active Duty, you’ll enjoy FREE Active Duty Checking® with perks like: account balance and transaction notifications early access to your military paycheck, and up to $240 in ATM rebates per year American Express is a registered service mark of American Express, used by Navy Federal under license. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information.   Fiverr Whether you're launching your first business, scaling your current business or in need of extra support to complete a project -Fiverr's global network of on-demand freelance talent is here to help. Find what you're looking for instantly. It's easy -- customize your search by service, deadline, price, seller reviews, and more. No more guessing games. you'll know exactly what you're paying for upfront -- no negotiating needed. 24/7 customer service. Check out FIVERR.com and receive 10% off your first order by using my code VETERAN.

Bill Schafer was born to a career Army Soldier. His father per- formed his patriotic duty in many locations during his 20+ years in the Army. Bill and his four siblings were born in different locations (New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, Germany). Floyd and his wife of 65+ years now reside in Maryland.  Maryland is where Bill met Robin in 1981 and they married in 1984. Robin dedicated herself to taking care of soldiers and their families and raised their three outstanding children. Jacqueline, born in North Carolina, now lives in Atlanta, GA. She obtained her masters degree and now works in management. Krystalle, born in Germany, lives in San Antonio, TX and is a school teacher. Joseph, born in Arkansas, lives in Tucson, AZ and is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Arizona. Bill is a retired Colonel from the United States Army with over 32 years of uniformed service and 5 years of service as a Department of the Army Civilian. Bill retired from the Army in October 2014. He continued to work until 2019 as Director of Human Resources. He and his wife, Robin, chose to make Iowa their home and reside in Warren county.  Bill graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsyl- vania with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. A Distinguished Military Graduate, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and was a perfect fit for the United States Army Infantry. Bill is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College and the Senior Service College. He earned a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University of Missouri and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces  Lieutenant Schafer was first assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air- borne), 325th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Anti- Tank Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. He was then assigned to Kirchgoens, Germany serving as the Human Resource Officer. Later he deployed to combat during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm as Commander of C Company of the 5th Bat- talion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Armor Division. His other military assignments included Anti-tank Platoon Ob- server/Controller and Rifle Company Senior Observer/Controller for Joint Readiness Training Center; Small Group Instructor for the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment; Commander, E Company of the 4th Ranger Training Battalion and the Assistant Operations Officer of the Ranger Train- ing Brigade. After graduating from the Command & General Staff Officer College, Major Schafer served as the Human Resource Officer for the Infantry Training Brigade at Fort Benning, Georgia; Executive Officer for the 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, Infantry Training Brigade; Operations Officer for the 4th Ranger Training Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade; Executive Officer for the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division; and Operations Officer for the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division.  Lieutenant Colonel Schafer served overseas in Osan, Korea as the Operations Officer for the 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detach- ment of the 8th Armys Combined/Joint Operations Center. He was then deployed to Iraq as the Commander, 1st Battalion, 12th In- fantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division as part of Oper- ation Iraqi Freedom. After returning from Iraq, Lieutenant Colonel Schafer transitioned the Infantry Battalion into 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment. He also served as a Senior Infantry Battalion Observer Controller at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana and Chief, Joint Training Functional Capabilities Board, Operational Plans and Joint Force Development, J7 at the Pentagon. While assigned to First Army, Colonel Schafer served as Commander, 5th Armored Brigade, Division West; Deputy Chief of Staff, for Operations (G3), and culminated his military career as the Chief of Staff.  His recognitions include the Superior Civilian Service Award, Commanders Award for Civilian Service, Defense Superior Ser- vice Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Bronze Star with 2 awards of Valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritori- ous Service Metal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achieve- ment Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Global War on Terrorism and Korea Defense Service Medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Master Parachute Badge, and the Ranger Tab.Bill Schafer served in the Department of the Army, First Army as the Senior Human Resource Director, Deputy Chief of Staff (G-1) for Headquarters from October 2014 through May 2019. He resigned from federal service in May 2019 in order to run for The United States Congress and continue his life of service as a representative for the Iowans of district 3.  Website: schaferforcongress.com Email: contact@schaferforcongress.com Facebook: me/Billschaferiowacongress Twitter: @billschaferiowa

Ferdinand Risco is a native of Philadelphia earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of New Haven, in Connecticut. Ferdinand was also a Distinguished Military Graduate commissioned as a Regular Army Infantry Officer & spent 10 years in the U.S. Army. Today, Ferdinand serves as the Executive Director for (TARC), the largest public transit agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky carrying 15 million annual passengers and is responsible for the leadership and direction for all operations in the system. Ferdinand’s experience includes freight transport, manufacturing, warehousing & transportation. He has also worked in operations, maintenance, employee and labor relations, human resources, diversity & inclusion. As a former Army officer, Ferdinand has helped government agencies and later fortune 500 companies earn awards & distinctions for their best in class results.  As a transit executive and former college professor, Ferdinand is highly sought after as a lecturer on many topics including diversity, inclusion, & equal employment practices, supplier diversity, disadvantaged business enterprise certification, leadership & workforce development. Ferdinand’s community involvement even led to a 2009 appointment. by New Haven, Connecticut Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. to their Board of Education, and then a 2011 appointment to the Connecticut State Board of Education by Governor Dannel P. Malloy and service on the Board of Directors of the National Association of State Boards of Education. Ferdinand is a graduate of Leadership-APTA and was Chairman of the association’s Workforce Development Committee. Ferdinand is also an ENO Center for Transportation’s Transit Executive Seminar graduate. Now in Louisville, Ferdinand continues his service to the community, serving on the Boards of The National Safe Place Network, The Healing Place and as Secretary for The Louisville Urban League, as well as Greater Louisville Inc. – Louisville’s  Metro Chamber of Commerce, Kentuckians for Better Public Transportation & The Louisville Tourism Committee. Ferdinand is married to his beautiful wife Stacy & they have 4 children.

This episode involves a mom, dad and teenage son who all work together.  This is the family behind the successful Scaly Adventures.  You gotta hear their story.   Pierce Curren is the young host of Scaly Adventures, an E/I broadcast television series with worldwide distribution.  In every episode, he leads viewers on fun, educational journeys sharing his immense passion for some of the most incredible and exotic animals in the world.   Pierce has always loved animals, and his compassion and care for different species shines through each Scaly Adventures educational video and television episode. He cares for a variety of species in his personal collection and has had numerous hands on experiences filming with experts in a wide variety of fields.  He is also a Second Degree Black Belt in Olympic Tae Kwon Do with Palmetto Martial Arts School.   Pierce is a founding member of Boundless Limits International and a home educated student.   At the start of Scaly Adventures in 2013, Pierce was the youngest person in the world hosting a show in the Animal & Adventure genre with worldwide distribution!   ********   Rick Curren is Pierce’s dad - the Scaly Dad on TV!  He is the Creator and Executive Producer of the broadcast television series, Scaly Adventures, as well of the Co-Founder of the non-profit foundation, Boundless Limits International.  Rick is an author, television host, motivational speaker and media entrepreneur.   Through videography and photography, he enjoys bringing images to life and taking the Scaly Adventures Crew on incredible journeys to show viewers places and animals they might not ever get to see.  Rick's favorite part of filming Scaly Adventures is using the latest technology to get Scaly fans as close to the animals and action as possible, so viewers feel like they are experiencing the adventure firsthand!   He is responsible for all of the filming, editing, engineering and production of Scaly Adventures’ educational material and programming.  A veteran of 16 years in the US Army, he is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Kennesaw State University and is listed among their Notable Alumni.  Rick is a PADI Certified SCUBA Diver and has a Second Degree Blackbelt in Olympic Tae Kwon Do.   *******   Tanya Curren is Pierce’s mom – the Scaly Mom on TV!  She is the Co-Creator and Director of Education for Scaly Adventures, a broadcast television action and adventure reality series that promotes conservation while featuring exotic animals, inspirational role models and positive organizations.   Tanya is an author, television host, motivational speaker and media entrepreneur.  Tanya's favorite part about Scaly Adventures is showing how families can have an incredible time together doing something they love, and she ensures that every episode inspires others to overcome their fears, follow their dreams and pursue their passions.   Tanya is formerly a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with experience teaching and consulting in both public and private schools.  Her true passion has been raising and teaching Pierce as she home educates him throughout all of their travels together.  Tanya is the co-founder of Boundless Limits International, Inc. along with her husband and Pierce’s dad, Rick.  Tanya is a graduate of Kennesaw State University and is listed among their Notable Alumni.   http://www.ScalyAdventures.com      

In this episode we talk with David Soltau about his book, "The Student Entrepreneur" and his insight on what it takes to be an entrepreneur in todays world. David Soltau is the Co-Founder and CFO of ACA Wellness Institute. With 21 years of Critical Care experience as a Registered Nurse and over 15 years as a business visionary, David has played a vital role in the development of the firm. Military trained as a Captain in the Army Nurse Corp, David was stationed in Seoul Korea and San Antonio, Texas. He has also worked with multiple hospitals in Phoenix, providing care in the Emergency Room, Cardio-Vascular Intensive Care, Cardiac Catheterization and the Home Health setting. In 2000, David published his first book, The Student Entrepreneur-Money Making Ideas for the Full-Time Student, which had a myriad of business ideas and models that laid a path to success individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit. David is also involved in various business ventures including real estate ownership and management on the University of Kentucky campus. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky and was awarded as a Distinguished Military Graduate. Thank you for coming on to the show with us David it was a blast! Dallas, Janie, & Marina Entrepreneurial Talk Podcast

Col. Kelly has over 30 years of active military service. She graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Simultaneously, she completed the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program as a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Signal Corps. She began her military service as a platoon leader and company commander in the 2nd Infantry Division (Republic of Korea) in 1983. She later transferred to the Aviation Branch and completed rotary wing flight training at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where she finished as the Distinguished Military Graduate for her class. She was trained to fly the Huey (UH-1), Blackhawk (UH-60), and Kiowa (OH-58) helicopters. Over her 30 years of service, Colonel (Retired) Kelley served on active duty in five Army divisions and was deployed to Panama, Somalia, and the Middle East in support of contingency and combat operations.

The Power & Market Report extends a warm welcome to first time guest Kevin Massesngill, CEO of Meraglim Holdings. Kevin explores international politics and finance from the beltway, and shares his unique view of the topics through the prism of Austrian economics. Interview Highlights [01:01] Every election is a sort of advance auction of stolen goods. [04:10] Government monopolies, democracy, hypocrisy, and semantics. [08:10] A summary of the Meraglim business model. [11:40] Active reconnaissance; the origins of Meraglim. [12:48] How Meraglim works; the mechanics of the analytics. [16:10] Kevin Massengill's professional background. [23:10] A pre-Copernican universe; if your models are wrong, you're wrong. [24:47] Kevin's outlook on popular investments and gold. [34:04] The Fatal Conceit- don't ignore the signals.   About the guest: Kevin W. Massengill is the founder and CEO of Meraglim Holdings which has created a new approach to predictive analytics in capital markets that will improve performance and vindicate active investing. Prior to founding Meraglim, Mr. Massengill served as Senior Vice President, International Strategy & Business Development for Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) a $5 billion science and technology company. Before that Mr. Massengill was a Managing Director for Silver Leaf Partners, an SEC registered boutique investment bank in New York City. Mr. Massengill also held senior leadership positions at Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), a $26 billion science and technology company, where he was Vice President for International Operations and the Vice President and Regional Executive for the Middle East and North Africa. Before joining Raytheon, Mr. Massengill was the founder and CEO of Consultancy Partners Group, Ltd, Abu Dhabi, providing strategy, business development, and financial advisory services to companies in Asia, the Middle East and North America. A US Army Airborne Ranger qualified officer trained in Arabic and Russian, Lieutenant Colonel Massengill was awarded the US Army Legion of Merit and the US Department of State Meritorious Honor Award at his retirement following 20 years of service. Mr. Massengill currently serves on the advisory board of Flynxx, a US technology startup, and previously served on boards as diverse as the US Department of State’s Overseas Schools Advisory Council, GrowthGate Capital Corporation - Dubai, and as Chairman of the Board of the American Community School - Abu Dhabi. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Massengill was a Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. in Russian Area Studies and was awarded a US Army Top 5% Fellowship. He holds an M.A. in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University and has been a guest seminar lecturer in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He has completed the Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives at Harvard Law School, INSEAD’s International Directors Program at Fontainebleau and held FINRA Series 7 and 63 general securities licenses. He resides in Florida. Contact him via: Website:https://www.meraglim.com Twitter:https://twitter.com/Kurghen LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/meraglim About the host: Albert Lu is the President & CEO of Sprott US Media. Contact him via: Twitter @AlbertKLu Web at http://sprottmedia.com

The Power & Market Report extends a warm welcome to first time guest Kevin Massesngill, CEO of Meraglim Holdings. Kevin explores international politics and finance from the beltway, and shares his unique view of the topics through the prism of Austrian economics. Interview Highlights [01:01] Every election is a sort of advance auction of stolen goods. [04:10] Government monopolies, democracy, hypocrisy, and semantics. [08:10] A summary of the Meraglim business model. [11:40] Active reconnaissance; the origins of Meraglim. [12:48] How Meraglim works; the mechanics of the analytics. [16:10] Kevin Massengill's professional background. [23:10] A pre-Copernican universe; if your models are wrong, you're wrong. [24:47] Kevin's outlook on popular investments and gold. [34:04] The Fatal Conceit- don't ignore the signals.   About the guest: Kevin W. Massengill is the founder and CEO of Meraglim Holdings which has created a new approach to predictive analytics in capital markets that will improve performance and vindicate active investing. Prior to founding Meraglim, Mr. Massengill served as Senior Vice President, International Strategy & Business Development for Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) a $5 billion science and technology company. Before that Mr. Massengill was a Managing Director for Silver Leaf Partners, an SEC registered boutique investment bank in New York City. Mr. Massengill also held senior leadership positions at Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), a $26 billion science and technology company, where he was Vice President for International Operations and the Vice President and Regional Executive for the Middle East and North Africa. Before joining Raytheon, Mr. Massengill was the founder and CEO of Consultancy Partners Group, Ltd, Abu Dhabi, providing strategy, business development, and financial advisory services to companies in Asia, the Middle East and North America. A US Army Airborne Ranger qualified officer trained in Arabic and Russian, Lieutenant Colonel Massengill was awarded the US Army Legion of Merit and the US Department of State Meritorious Honor Award at his retirement following 20 years of service. Mr. Massengill currently serves on the advisory board of Flynxx, a US technology startup, and previously served on boards as diverse as the US Department of State’s Overseas Schools Advisory Council, GrowthGate Capital Corporation - Dubai, and as Chairman of the Board of the American Community School - Abu Dhabi. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Massengill was a Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. in Russian Area Studies and was awarded a US Army Top 5% Fellowship. He holds an M.A. in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University and has been a guest seminar lecturer in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He has completed the Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives at Harvard Law School, INSEAD’s International Directors Program at Fontainebleau and held FINRA Series 7 and 63 general securities licenses. He resides in Florida. Contact him via: Website:https://www.meraglim.com Twitter:https://twitter.com/Kurghen LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/meraglim About the host: Albert Lu is the President & CEO of Sprott US Media. Contact him via: Twitter @AlbertKLu Web at http://sprottmedia.com

All the Rabbis have been wrong for 2,000 years. The Math of Christ uses the fundamental tenets of science to prove conclusively that Jesus Christ fulfilled the prophecies about the coming Messiah for all people. Predictions written centuries before the birth of Christ describe how man can identify the only valid offer of salvation and eternal life for all mankind. True Christians already possess sufficient faith in Christ as the Messiah. This book is written for those technical people and children whose faith may be challenged by science taught in public schools.The Math of Christ will show you how the odds of forty prophecies about the Messiah could not possibly have happened by accident, but rather had to have been the result of a purposeful design. The Father of Mathematical Probability, Dr. Emil Borel confirms that these events were no grand coincidence. Readers will also discover how many other prophecies in the Bible have already come true, how the Bible is full of science knowledge revealed centuries before man actually discovered these facts, how the Earth was made specifically for man to live in and how life would be impossible if very minor changes were made in its existence. Every Christian will want to read The Math of Christ to strengthen their own faith. They will also want a copy for every person they have tried to witness to and reach. Author and lecturer, Colonel Stephen M. Bauer served longer as a Military Social Aide than anyone in the history of the White House. Under Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter, he was responsible for supervising the conduct of numerous social and ceremonial functions for the First Family. He later held a staff position under Presidents Reagan and Bush. His books, "At Ease in the White House" and "How to Sell to the United States Government" are based on his experiences in working for these five Presidents.Steve retired from the Army in 1993 after 28 years of service. His military career included a variety of assignments including Infantry combat tours in Vietnam and the DMZ in Korea and a tour with the President's Honor Guard, as well as a number of positions on the business side of the Army. Steve was born in Albany, Oregon in an Army family. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M in 1965 with a BBA and from George Washington University in 1975 with an MBA in Government Procurement and Contracting. During an extended period in Washington, D.C., Steve performed collateral duty as a Military Social Aide at the White House from November 1971 to September 1977. He also had a direct part in several Presidential funerals. Steve's awards include the Presidential Service Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachute Badge, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, three Defense Meritorious Service Medals, Army Meritorious Service Medal, and two Army Commendation Medals among others. Steve and his wife Linda have two boys. Linda and Steve co-authored "Recipes from Historic Texas", "Recipes from Historic America", "Recipes from Historic Louisiana", "Recipes from Historic Colorado", "Recipes from Historic California" and "Recipes from Historic New England". A portion of the proceeds from the Louisiana book go to hurricane relief. The National Press Club has featured several of these books at its annual author night. Steve's latest books are "The Math of Christ" and a novel, "Chameleon". The Bauers live in the Houston area. Both Steve and Linda were honored as Champions of Literacy at an event that raised over $150,000 for Literacy Advance in Houston. They also were presenters at the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertainment Show in September, 2011 along with Paula Deen, at the Reliant Center in Houston. Steve has lectured on his White House experiences for the past 26 years, appearing on the Joan Rivers Show, the Joy Behar Show, and numerous news programs on Fox, CBS and NBC. Col Bauer has also been a featured speaker on many World Cruises, more than 30 international cruise ships, The Texas Book Festival, a variety of fundraisers for civic events, dozens of luncheon and dinner clubs, the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library, the CIA headquarters at Langley, and the Texas Legislative Wives Club. Standard Lecture Presentation, "Social Life in the White House", can be 20 -75 minutes or longer if desired. The lecture covers anecdotes about every President from LBJ to Barack Obama. Midwatch With The Rev Thousands have tuned in to listen to one of the most entertaining and extremely funny Christian talk show hosts on the air. Midwatch interviews Christian authors, artists, movie producers, indie film makers, ministers and just about anyone with a story of faith. The show is built around discussing faith and building encouragement to our listeners. Broadcasting primarily online through our servers to the world and across the USA on RevMedia Network. Midwatch has reached over 3.5 million listeners over the past 3 years. Join us for a show full of faith, humor, special guests, truth, entertainment and encouragement.

This veteran passes on best practices on entrepreneurship through the Command Your Business Podcast. Scott Fussell created the Command Your Business Podcast to focus on Military Veterans who have become or want to become Entrepreneurs. Prior to this venture, he spent 4 years in the Army ROTC program at the University of Tennessee, graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Scott spent the next four and a half years serving as a Tank Platoon Leader, Tank Company Executive Officer, Battalion Maintenance Officer, and Assistant Operations Officer. Since leaving the Army in 1999 as a Captain, he has worked with Global and Fortune 500 companies in a variety of roles to include Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Plant Manager, and Marketing Manager.   Check out resources and insights from the interview at SuccessVets.com.

General Carter F. Ham became commander of U.S. Africa Command headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany on March 9, 2011. U.S. Africa Command is one of six unified geographic commands within the Department of Defense unified command structure. General Carter F. Ham served as an enlisted Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division before attending John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. He was commissioned in the Infantry as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1976. His military service has included assignments in Kentucky, Ohio, California, Georgia, Italy and Germany to name a few. He has also served in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Macedonia, and Iraq. He has held a variety of positions to include Recruiting Area Commander; Battalion Executive Officer at the National Training Center; Advisor to the Saudi Arabian National Guard Brigade; Commander, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry; Chief of Staff, 1st Infantry Division; Commander, 29th Infantry Regiment; commander, Multi-National Brigade, Mosul, Iraq; Commander, 1st Infantry Division; Director for Operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, DC.

Bruce McQuain from QandO joined us for another edition of Someone You Should Know. The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Thanks to Matt, Bruce is now on board and we are lucky to have him as part of the show. Tonight Bruce told us about Army 2LT Mark Daily. Mark was named the ROTC’s outstanding cadet for 2005 and also a Distinguished Military Graduate, the highest ROTC award. Mark was killed by an IED in Mosul this January. Two small items in an OC Register profile jumped out at me, they demonstrate how mature and wise beyond his years he was. On his Web site, Mark listed his top interests as family, peace and progress. He said his heroes were immigrants who risk their lives to achieve better ones. Bruce told us about something Mark wrote on his MySpace page explaining once and for all why he joined, "This question has been asked of me so many times in so many different contexts that I thought it would be best if I wrote my reasons for joining the Army on my page for all to see. First, the more accurate question is why I volunteered to go to Iraq. After all, I joined the Army a week after we declared war on Saddam’s government with the intention of going to Iraq. Now, after years of training and preparation, I am finally here. Much has changed in the last three years. The criminal Ba’ath regime has been replaced by an insurgency fueled by Iraq’s neighbors who hope to partition Iraq for their own ends. This is coupled with the ever present transnational militant Islamist movement which has seized upon Iraq as the greatest way to kill Americans, along with anyone else they happen to be standing near. What was once a paralyzed state of fear is now the staging ground for one of the largest transformations of power and ideology the Middle East has experienced since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Thanks to Iran, Syria, and other enlightened local actors, this transformation will be plagued by interregional hatred and genocide. And I am now in the center of this. Is this why I joined? Yes." What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Bruce McQuain from QandO joined us for another edition of Someone You Should Know. The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Thanks to Matt, Bruce is now on board and we are lucky to have him as part of the show. Tonight Bruce told us about Army 2LT Mark Daily. Mark was named the ROTC’s outstanding cadet for 2005 and also a Distinguished Military Graduate, the highest ROTC award. Mark was killed by an IED in Mosul this January. Two small items in an OC Register profile jumped out at me, they demonstrate how mature and wise beyond his years he was. On his Web site, Mark listed his top interests as family, peace and progress. He said his heroes were immigrants who risk their lives to achieve better ones. Bruce told us about something Mark wrote on his MySpace page explaining once and for all why he joined, "This question has been asked of me so many times in so many different contexts that I thought it would be best if I wrote my reasons for joining the Army on my page for all to see. First, the more accurate question is why I volunteered to go to Iraq. After all, I joined the Army a week after we declared war on Saddam’s government with the intention of going to Iraq. Now, after years of training and preparation, I am finally here. Much has changed in the last three years. The criminal Ba’ath regime has been replaced by an insurgency fueled by Iraq’s neighbors who hope to partition Iraq for their own ends. This is coupled with the ever present transnational militant Islamist movement which has seized upon Iraq as the greatest way to kill Americans, along with anyone else they happen to be standing near. What was once a paralyzed state of fear is now the staging ground for one of the largest transformations of power and ideology the Middle East has experienced since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Thanks to Iran, Syria, and other enlightened local actors, this transformation will be plagued by interregional hatred and genocide. And I am now in the center of this. Is this why I joined? Yes." What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.