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Show Featured Sponsor: The Precision Holsters Vanquish! Learn more: Precision Holsters and use code “seekAWS” for a discount. On today's episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown is joined by Michael “Mac” McNamara, founder of Post-Traumatic Winning and ALL MARINE RADIO. Mac's story spans finance, combat, leadership, and a lifelong mission to help others thrive after trauma. About Michael McNamara: Began his career at Merrill Lynch in Los Angeles, first as a bookkeeper and later as an account executive. Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, later commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in December 1983. Served in multiple assignments, including: 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment 1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion Marine Detachment, USS Ranger CV-61 The Basic School 3rd Light Armored Infantry Battalion Left active duty in 1994 after more than a decade of service. Post-Service Career & Return to Duty: Became Director of Sports for Special Olympics North Dakota in 1998. Launched his broadcasting career in 2000 as host of MacTalk, earning the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award (2007) for Small Market Personality of the Year. Returned to active duty in 2004, promoted to Major, and deployed to Ramadi, Iraq, with the 1st Marine Division. Mobilized again in 2006 for duty in Fallujah, Iraq, with the 5th Marine Regiment, while simultaneously serving on the Grand Forks City Council. Deployed once more in 2010 with the 1st Marine Regiment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, serving until his retirement in 2015. Post-Traumatic Winning & Advocacy: Founded The Post-Traumatic Winning Company, LLC and launched ALL MARINE RADIO, an online platform promoting mental fitness and reducing veteran suicide. Began presenting Post-Traumatic Winning in 2019, first at Camp Lejeune, NC. The presentation has since reached audiences across the U.S., Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe, impacting organizations of over 10,000 members with measurable results in combating destructive behaviors and suicide. Launched the Post-Traumatic Winning Weekly Seminar series in January 2021, expanding the program's reach and dialogue. Published his first book in March 2025, From Trauma to Joy: Life-Changing Lessons That Fellow U.S. Marines Taught Me After Traumatic Events Occurred in My Life — designed to share these universal lessons with a wider audience. In This Episode: How trauma can become a source of growth, not defeat. The creation and impact of Post-Traumatic Winning. Lessons learned from leading Marines and civilians through crisis. Building mental fitness and resilience in the face of adversity.
#realconversations #Pastor #USNavy #PTSD #Afhganistan#farming #Pentagon #author CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet ROBERT JORDAN: Irarely bring out the “screenplay” notion after an interview. But RobertJordan's journey began growing up in a farming world in upstate New York. Watch(our interview) where this goes. College, criminal justice, and politicalscience. National Honor Society.Enlisted in the US Navy. 26 years of service. Chief warrant officer. SouthPacific. Operation Iraqi Freedom. Five tours of duty in Afghanistan. EasternAfrica. Pentagon. Retirement. Discovery of his PTSD. Master's degree in ChristianCounseling. Now a Pastor. Eloquent. Passionate. Devoted. Prolific author. Now studyingfor a PhD in Divinity. A philanthropist. Works with women in Afghanistan. Andso much more. This is a screenplay. Robert (Bob) is mesmerizing. I wish I couldwrite screenplays. To be continued.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs632 Interviews/Videos 9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **TITLE: ROBERT JORDAN; Pastor; US Navy; Afghanistan; Author,‘Emotional Healing;' PTSD; Philanthropy; Veteran's Podcaster; Farming;Theology; LIVE from Virginia BeachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOC3fYdHvkc&t=3sMy Website: https://fatherbob.co/The Veterans Outlook Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0p6rz0gKCWeSH29XKnlz3ahttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058048122905https://www.bright-future-philanthropy-corporation.com/https://www.instagram.com/robertejordan757/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-jordan-a22373172/**BIO: PASTOR ROBERT E.JORDANChief Warrant Officer Four, USN (Ret.)Robert Jordan, originally from Saint Remy, New York, wasactive in sports and the Future Farmers of America during his youth. Hegraduated from Kingston High School in 1977 and later earned an Associate ofArts in Criminal Justice from Ulster County Community College. He later earnedanother Associate of Arts in Political Science from the same college and aBachelor of Arts in Political Science from SUNY Albany. In December 1992, theGolden Key National Honor Society inducted Robert. In February 1993, Robertenlisted in the U.S. Navy. Robert served in the Navy in both international analyticaland support roles, including assignments with Naval Special Warfare. He was aNaval Instructor, Master Training Specialist, Senior Enlisted Leader, and latercommissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer. Throughout his career, Robert deployedto the Western Pacific, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. He alsosupported Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, completingfive tours of duty with ground units in Afghanistan and conducting contingencyoperations in eastern Africa. Robert retired from the Navy in October 2019after serving at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Following his retirement, Robert worked as a Navy contractorand senior analyst. He later became an International Disaster Relief OperationsManager for the Christian Broadcasting Network's Operation Blessing.Additionally, he earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Regent University inthe summer of 2021. He graduated from Regent University School of Psychologyand Counseling with a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling in May 2024.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw
Rusty Bradley has decades of experience and is a widely recognized and sought after subject matter expert in domestic and international military affairs, national security, and homeland defense. His extensive experience with interagency, joint, and combined operations gives him a full spectrum perspective, and his hands on approach at the tactical to strategic levels provides a top-down, bottom-up approach to complex problem solving not found in typical analysis and analytics. His career of 32 years includes 21 years of military service in US Army Special Operations as well as a global Senior Advisor and consultant in capacity development and implementation of strategic capabilities within Irregular and Unconventional Warfare, Counter-Insurgency and Human Terrain operations.
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Dr. Blaine Lints shares his extraordinary journey from teenage ultra-endurance athlete to Navy SEAL to exercise science PhD, offering unique insights on human performance optimization and resilience. His remarkable background includes completing 100 miles in 18 hours at age 16, surviving the grueling SEAL Hell Week, breaking the SEAL deadlift record, and conducting groundbreaking research on ketone supplementation for cognitive performance.• Started endurance sports at age 12-13, completing his first half Ironman at 14• Ran 100 miles in 18.5 hours during a 24-hour run at age 16• Enlisted in the Navy at 18 and became one of only 11 original members to complete SEAL training in his class• Describes Hell Week as a 125-hour ordeal with minimal sleep and constant physical activity• Broke the SEAL deadlift record during his service• Earned his PhD researching ketone monoesters for mitigating cognitive impairment during hyperthermia• Suggests Zone 2 training is most valuable for athletes training 15+ hours weekly• Plans to continue researching interventions for brain injuries in tactical populationsListen to our podcast for more fascinating discussions with experts in sports science and human performance optimization.
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Ted Roberts is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with more than 30 years of service. He began his Air Force career as an enlisted Airman. After three years of enlisted service, he entered the United States Air Force Academy. He graduated, earned his commission and served as a career Space Operations officer. During his officer career, he graduated from the Space Weapons Instructor Course at the US Air Force Weapons School. He also has extensive Joint planning and operations experience, working as a Joint Planner supporting US Indo-Pacific Command, US Central Command, and US Transportation Command. He concluded his career as an Assistant Professor teaching Joint Planning and Joint Professional Military Education Level II (JPME II) at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, and most recently graduated from Regent University with his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership in May 2020. He is married and has three children, and currently resides in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Recording of the newest edition of the USAF's Enlisted Force Structure (EFS).Read it here:
Show SummaryOn today's episode, we feature a conversation with Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, an organization with a focus on improving financial wellness to address food insecurity, homelessness, mental health conditions, suicide, and other crises through counseling, education, and financial support for enlisted service members, veterans and their families.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestLaura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, is a dedicated leader in the non-profit sector. She previously served as the Vice President of Philanthropy at Support The Enlisted Project before serving as the President of the USS Midway Foundation. With over two decades of experience, she has a proven track record in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational development, particularly focused on underserved populations in San Diego. A proud graduate of California State University, Chico, Laura combines her passion for ethical leadership with her extensive expertise in strategic communications and project management.. Laura is actively involved in the community, serving on multiple boards and receiving accolades such as the San Diego Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award. Outside of her professional life, she is a committed mother and wife, drawing inspiration from her family and her father's service as a Vietnam veteran.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeSupport The Enlisted Project Web site PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance. You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/tony-teravainen Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor 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
Bob is a graduate of Augustana College (IL) with an advanced degree from The American University in Washington, DC. In addition, Bob studied law at Wayne State Univ. Law School. He has 4 grown children and six grandchildren. Bob is the Executive Director & National Spokesman for Prosperity for US Foundation
Craig Johnson aka “Brother Craig the Hatchet Man” is the popular on-air personality of conservative talk radio program “The REALLY, Real, Deal with Brother Craig the Hatchet Man” and features the people and the things that make America great. The program airs on on 1140AM / 96.1FM WRVA Richmond, VA, 6am – 7am Sundays, and Fox 580AM, WLVA, Lynchburg, VA, 11am Saturdays. Radio program archives are available at www.thefirstamendmentinc.com.
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Van Pelt, USA, Ret., served in the United States Army from 1969 to 2011.Throughout his 42 years of service, he served in numerous assignments in the Army National Guard, Regular Army and Army Reserve.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt began his Army career as a draftee in March 1969 where he served as a Fixed Station Automatic Digital Network Technical Controller assigned to the First Signal Brigade in Phu Lam, Republic of Vietnam.Following Vietnam, he was assigned to the United States Army Strategic Communications Command at Camp Darby, Coltano, Italy.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt then left active duty and joined the New York Army National Guard where he served with the 187th Signal Group.Later in his career, job opportunities took him to Tennessee where he continued his Army career serving as the communications chief for Company A, 3/109 Armor, with the Tennessee Army National Guard.While living in Tennessee, he was given the opportunity to serve as a construction chief with the 416th Facility Engineers, Fort Campbell Survey Team, U. S. Army Reserve.Returning to his home state, Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt rejoined the New York Army National Guard.While serving with the New York Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt rose through the ranks to sergeant major in March 1987 where he served as the operations sergeant major for the 187th Signal Brigade.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt is a 1991 graduate from the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 37.Appointed to command sergeant major in October 1991, he served as the command sergeant major for the 242nd Signal Battalion, 1-101st Cavalry, 187th Signal Brigade, 53rd Troop Command, and managed the Empire State Military Academy Signal School in Farmingdale, Long Island.Throughout all these assignments, Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt's leadership and duty performance resulted in his selection as the division command sergeant major for the historic 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division in 1998.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt's Army career culminated in June 2001 with his appointment as the command sergeant major for the New York National Guard, a position he held until his retirement in June 2011.
CMSgt Sandra A Scott is the Chief of Education at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama. Chief Scott is responsible for the development and deployment of curriculum to educate 1,800 students annually on employment of military capabilities from a joint and coalition perspective. She advises the Commandant on the overall operation of a $12M campus and collaborates with three joint/sister service schools and four international exchange instructors on senior enlisted academic programs. Chief Scott enlisted in the Air Force in February 1996. Her background includes duty positions in Traffic Management, Technical Training Instructor, Career Assistance Advisor, MAJCOM Functional Area Manager, Career Field Manager and Group Senior Enlisted Leader. Her assignments include bases in California, Alaska, Texas, Oklahoma, Germany, Delaware, Illinois, and Washington D.C. She has also deployed multiple times in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM and NEW DAWN.
"Shrinking" writer and comedian Bill Posley discusses his one man show, "The Day I Accidentally Went to War," about his experience enlisting in the military, being deployed, and coming home. The show is running at Soho Playhouse through August 30.
In Episode 207 of the Transition Drill Podcast, from a Soviet-era apartment block in Lithuania to the frontlines of Iraq and beyond, medically separated U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Sandra Ambotaite's journey is a powerful story of resilience, transformation, and service. Sandra shares how a childhood shaped by communal living and scarcity built the foundation for her relentless work ethic and unshakable mindset.After immigrating to the United States at 17 with limited English and no roadmap, Sandra found herself working odd jobs in Brooklyn and catching glimpses of the American dream through television and street life. One unexpected encounter with a female Army recruiter changed everything. Despite limited language skills, she joined the Army Reserve, passed basic training, and quickly transitioned to active duty. Her deployment to Iraq placed her at the center of high-pressure medical evacuations, where she earned a reputation for courage, competence, and service before self.But a life-altering motorcycle accident threatened to end everything she had built. Paralyzed, hospitalized, and facing the end of her military career, Sandra could have given up. Instead, she rebuilt herself physically, mentally, and emotionally, emerging not just as a veteran, but as a mentor for others facing their own transitions.This episode is for every veteran, service member, and first responder who has been forced to pivot. Sandra's story proves that no matter where you start, or how hard you fall, you can find new purpose through persistence and pride in your work.Don't miss an episode. Follow the Transition Drill Podcast and share with someone who needs to hear it.The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life.Follow the show and share it with another veteran or first responder who would enjoy this.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:CONNECT WITH SANDRASPONSORS:Brothers & Arms USAGet 20% off your purchaseLink: https://brothersandarms.comPromo Code: Transition20Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Total Force Plus ConferenceLink: https://totalforceplus.org
In this conversation, Colonel Kent Solheim shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in the Special Forces. He discusses his motivations for joining the military, the pivotal moments in his career, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. Colonel Solheim reflects on the impact of combat experiences on his perspective of life and the value of human existence, culminating in a life-changing injury during Operation Volcano 2. In this conversation, Kent shares his harrowing experience of being shot in combat, the emotional and physical challenges he faced during recovery, and the profound impact on his family. He reflects on the importance of resilience, the decision to amputate his leg, and his journey back to active duty as a Green Beret. Kent discusses the mental toll of his injuries, the fears he faced about his future, and how he has channeled his experiences into helping others through his foundation, Gold Star Teen Adventures.00:00 Introduction to Colonel Kent Solheim's Journey02:01 Early Life and Decision to Join the Military05:14 Enlistment and Initial Military Experience10:25 Transition from Enlisted to Officer14:43 The Drive for Special Forces19:40 Selection Process and Personal Challenges29:57 First Deployment to Afghanistan37:17 Leading in Combat: The First Night43:20 The Importance of Training and Teamwork45:07 Reflections on Combat Experiences46:49 Changing Perspectives on War49:43 The Impact of Deployments on Personal Growth51:54 Lessons from Civilian Life in War Zones54:16 Contrasting Reactions to War: Civilians vs. Soldiers01:02:34 Operation Volcano 2: A Life-Changing Incident01:08:35 The Mental Toll of Injury and Recovery01:17:41 Fears and New Realities Post-Injury01:20:53 Overcoming Doubts and Embracing New Challenges01:24:06 The Decision to Embrace a Prosthetic Leg01:26:45 Proving Himself: Competing as an Amputee01:29:52 Leadership and Responsibility After Injury01:31:41 Returning to Combat: A New Perspective01:35:07 Defining Identity Beyond Injury01:40:50 Family Dynamics and Support During Deployment01:44:33 The Role of a Spouse in Military Life01:46:49 Training the Next Generation of Medics01:49:36 Transitioning to Civilian Life01:51:21 Future Endeavors: Gold Star Teen Adventures
250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement. SCUTTLEBUTT Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.
In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing some of the recent activity on LiveWire, recognizing that we are now moving into the new application cycle. Graham highlighted Clear Admit's ongoing summer series of webinars, which focuses on top MBA programs' admissions essays, which will be attended by more than 20 of the top MBA programs. The third event is on Wednesday of this week, and includes Columbia, Georgia Tech / Scheller, Insead, London Business School and Washington / Foster. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/mbaessay0725 Graham then noted two admissions tips. The first focuses on how to create a resume for MBA admissions. The second, part of Clear Admit's “Mythbusters” series, discusses whether top MBA programs only provide you access to careers in Strategy consulting, Investment banking and Technology. We continue our series of Adcom Q&As, this week we have Q&As from Toronto / Rotman and Ohio State / Fisher. Finally, Graham highlighted a recently published podcast that focuses on the core elements of an MBA applicant's profile: test scores, grades, work experience and outside activities. This is a recording from a panel discussion from our summer event in Boston, and includes representatives from Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, and Georgia Tech / Scheller. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three ApplyWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate enlisted in the military. They had a GMAT of 655, then retook the test to score a 695. This week's second MBA candidate has a 330 GRE score and is looking to do a dual degree in sustainability. The final MBA candidate is a startup founder. They have also worked as a product manager. They are a first-generation immigrant and have a 331 GRE score. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!
Send us a textThis one's a banger, folks. Lt Col Brandon Temple—Mustang, TACP legend, and card-carrying member of the “deep state”—joins the team room and brings the heat. From botching his shot at pro baseball to stumbling into the Air Force via a giant binder of mystery jobs, Temple's journey is pure chaos and grit. We dive into his Mustang days (yes, he enlisted first), Navy betrayal (yep, he crossed over), and what it was like sleeping bag spooning with a CCT in Afghanistan.Oh, and he's not just a warfighter—he's a legislative assassin now, influencing Capitol Hill and telling Congress what's up with AFSPECWAR. Add in some dark humor, Civil War accents, a napalm joke, and a love letter to Hunter Seven Foundation… and you've got an episode that's half roast, half reverent, and 100% Ones Ready.
In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing some of the recent activity on LiveWire; we followed this by highlighting a new article published by Clear Admit that summarizes the current situation for international students seeking visas to study in the United States. Graham noted Clear Admit's summer series of webinars, which focuses on top MBA programs' admissions essays, which will be attended by more than 20 of the top MBA programs. The second event is on Wednesday of this week, and includes Georgetown / McDonough, Michigan / Ross, UNC / Kenan Flagler, Vanderbilt / Owen and Yale SOM. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/mbaessay0725 Graham then noted four admissions tips; the first focuses on the importance and value of volunteering; the next three, part of Clear Admit's “Myth Busters” series, discuss whether only the very top MBA programs (M7) will help you succeed, whether being honest means you need to share all your weaknesses, and the desire for applicants to seek out what admissions officers want to hear. We continue our series of Adcom Q&As, which is a yearly series where we interview the admissions leaders at all the top MBA programs; this week we have Q&As from Emory / Goizueta, Chicago / Booth and Duke / Fuqua. Finally, Graham highlighted a recently published podcast, the MBA Decoded. This is a recording from a panel discussion from our MBA Fair event in Boston. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three ApplyWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is from Georgia and works in Private Equity. They also have a 705 GMAT score. This week's second MBA candidate is an architect in London and wants to transition into real estate private equity. They still need to take the GMAT or GRE. The final MBA candidate was enlisted in the military and now works in banking. Their short-term goal, post MBA, is investment banking. They have a 332 GRE score. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!
In this episode of the Coast To Coasties Podcast, I continue my 2 part discussion with MST1 Gavin Kline about the newest Warrant Officer pathway in the U.S Coast Guard. The intention of the program is to give members in certain enlisted rates earlier opportunity in their career timeline to become Warrant Officers which benefits both the enlisted member with increased pay and responsibilities and benefits the Coast Guard by retaining their skilled specialists they have invested into more years than the old traditional Warrant Officer path. For members who join the Coast Guard as enlisted and prospect to one day become a Warrant Officer in the Marine Inspections field, this episode is a great listen to start planning and making the necessary steps early in your career to building a competitive package in your future. Note* the EMITP program covers Warrant paths to Marine Inspections not all encompassing of every Warrant program. Please enjoy and reach out to me if you have any questions or additional feedback!
Byron Rodgers is a service-centered Executive Protection Agent, Video Blogger, Published Author, and Veteran on a steadfast mission to improve the quality of the world by making good people more dangerous. Over the span of a decade, Having gained extensive private security experience, conducting private security operations for each available VIP demographic industry-wide in over 60 countries.During his time in the military, he served in the United States Marine Corps infantry with two deployments to Iraq as a Squad Leader for four years. Right afterward, he became an Executive Protection Agent (bodyguard). He was fortunate enough to experience a seamless transition from the military back into the civilian life he was once well-acquainted with. Ultimately, this transition inspired him to author the book, “Finding Meaning After the Military”, and is currently working on a few more titles within the personal growth and executive protection categories.Today, he proudly serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Bravo Research Group, a boutique private security company out of Southern California. He is the founder of Protector Nation, a training company for first responders, private security professionals and civilians designed to help good people become more dangerous. Through his life events, Protector Symposiums have trained many protectors from all walks of life both domestically and internationally. He owns and operates his own executive protection school and training organization called The League of Executive Protection Specialist, where he helps private security professionals take their careers to the next level. He is also the one-stop-shop security consultant for many high net worth individuals, their families, and various corporate initiatives.After completing his AA in business management Byron went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in the Science of Psychology from the University of Phoenix and finally acquired his Master's degree in the art of Psychology with a minor in Forensic Psychology from North Central University. He has also received Strategic Interventionist training at the Tony Robbins Training Center. Byron lives by the values of wisdom, discipline, purpose, freedom, and excellence and his prayer is that his interaction with you and the rest of the world is in total alignment with those principles as often as possible.
Taking the oath and raising your right hand is a big moment. For many of us, it's one we never forget. But imagine if you could hand your younger enlisted or officer self a letter on that day. A letter full of the wisdom, hard work, and growth that military life and life itself were going to teach you. In this episode, I'm doing just that. This is a letter I would have given to my 19-year-old self on the day I swore into the U.S. Air Force. I hope it resonates with you or someone you love who's just starting out. https://milmo.co/podcast/younger-enlisted-self For more MILMO, follow at: MILMO.co ItsMILMO on YouTube @itsmilmo on X @itsmilmo Instagram @itsmilmo LinkedIn @itsmilmo Facebook
Send us a textWhat happens when a guy born in Mexico, raised in Montana, gets denied reentry into the Air Force for nearly six years—and comes back swinging as Puerto Rico's first full-time AFSW recruiter? You get this episode.Peaches sits down with a recruiter who has seen every side of the Air Force: enlisted mechanic, disgruntled civilian, determined returnee, and now the face of Special Warfare recruiting across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This live Q&A is raw, real, and packed with advice you won't find in any pamphlet.They cover everything from sneaky prior-service roadblocks and cross-training myths to what it's like building a pipeline in a place where half the population still thinks “military” just means “Army.” If you're thinking about enlisting, crossing over, or even just wondering if 5'2" is too short to ruck 10 miles—this one's for you.
The U.S. Army is enlisting Silicon Valley's top tech execs into a new elite Reserve unit, tapping their brains to modernize battlefield technology. Kevin Weil (CPO, OpenAI), Shyam Sankar (CTO, Palantir), Bob McGrew (former CRO, OpenAI and engineering director, Palantir), and Andrew “Boz” Bosworth (CTO, Meta) are trading their hoodies for fatigues to help drag Pentagon systems out of the digital dark ages.Featured Guest: Ramsey Brame, co-owner, partner, and head of growth, Quadrant AdvisoryDOWNLOAD PUBLIC: Public.com/ventureInvest in everything—stocks, options, bonds, crypto. You can even earn some of the highest yields in the industry—like the 7% or higher yield you can lock in with a Bond Account. Public is a FINRA-registered, SIPC-insured platform that takes your investments as seriously as you do. Fund your account in five minutes or less at public.com/venture and get up to $10,000 when you transfer your old portfolio.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 7%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 5/15/2025. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. *Terms and Conditions apply.
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EP. 199 – Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander on Leadership, Transition, and What Really Matters Retired Navy SEAL Louis Cervantes joins the Transition Drill Podcast to share his compelling story of leadership, purpose, and identity. With over two decades in Naval Special Warfare, Cervantes reflects on his early drive to serve, the relentless pace of SEAL life, pursuing his education including an MBA, his transition struggles and experiences in the corporate world. This conversation is a masterclass in quiet professionalism, stoic leadership, and rediscovering mission beyond the uniform. Whether you're in the middle of your military service, preparing to transition, or already navigating civilian life, Cervantes' wisdom will resonate.Topics include:• Discovering a calling beyond status• Balancing humility with leadership in elite environments• Reframing transition as a process of growth• Building a resume by seeking education• The importance of staying grounded post-serviceDon't miss this episode. Follow the Transition Drill Podcast and share with someone who needs to hear it.The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life.Follow the show and share with another veteran or first responder who would enjoy this.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:CONNECT WITH LOUIS CERVANTESSPONSORS:Brothers & Arms USAGet 20% off your purchaseLink: https://brothersandarms.comPromo Code: Transition20Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Human Performance TRTGet 30% off your purchaseWeb: https://hptrt.com/Promo Code: TDP
Jason Murff owner and founder of grillyourassoff.com. Jason is a former Army Infantryman who started a company with a mission. A mission to make your meat the best tasting thing you have ever put in your mouth. Each of their products is designed with a military theme so it can give you and a friend a laugh or bring back a great memory. Every one of their bottles is made in Texas with pride so you can taste the freedom.
Fred Saldana was a US Marine during the Vietnam War whose platoon saw intense combat during the Tet Offensive and other significant battles throughout the war. Wounded many times and awarded multiple Purple Hearts, Fred eventually left the Marine Corp full of bitterness, trauma, and anger. For years afterwards he searched for meaning, and ultimately encountered Christianity. In this episode, Fred tells his story of coming to Christ and eventually coming to the belief in nonresistance.Disclaimer: We want to note that there is no official confirmation from the Marine Corp that Fred Saldana is the Marine in the iconic cover photo of LIFE magazine. As Fred himself notes in this interview, in the fog of war it's impossible know for certain. We leave it up to listeners to make what they will of Fred Saldana's story and his conclusion that he is the Marine in this infamous photo. We encourage listeners to compare Fred's Marine portrait with the LIFE magazine cover and draw their own conclusions.This is the 269th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
John Kaiser Jr. is not just the founder of Tenacity Outdoors; he's the heart and soul of our mission. John's journey into the world of fishing began long before he cast his first line on the Columbia River. A native of the Pacific Northwest, John grew up surrounded by the rugged beauty of the region's rivers and forests.John's military service took him far from home, but it was during his time in Iraq that his life would change forever. Wounded in action in 2006 while serving in the Army, John experienced the unimaginable loss of an eye. Despite this life-altering injury, John's spirit remained unbroken.
Send us a textRobert is a former Marine who found his way into corporate M&A through grit and bit of luck. He now runs a firm providing financial advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses.
PASSION : We know that Kentucky bourbon has a devoted following and that the second amendment has a large and diverse group of supporters, so we combined the two to create 2A Bourbon (Second Amendment Bourbon). PURPOSE : Our desire is to help organizations that support our military, first responders, and organizations that fight for our freedoms. We are giving proceeds from the sales of every bottle to Folds of Honor and 2nd Amendment Foundation and we will be adding more. We are also supporting Ruck Walks and events across the country to support suicide prevention in the military and other causes that offer help for our military, and first responder's families.
More than 60 young men and women were honored at Skyview High School as they took the oath to serve in the U.S. military. Hear their stories, reflections, and the community's heartfelt support. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/our-community-salutes-those-who-have-enlisted-in-the-military/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #militaryservice #SkyviewHigh #enlistment #SouthwestWashington #communitysupport #honor #oathofenlistment #futureleaders
The military retirement is one of the best benefits in the world... but is it worth the cost in years of your life? Summary: How is military retirement pay calculated Military retirement can be worth at least $1,500,000! Benefits for military retirees Intangible benefits of military service What veterans miss about the military after retirement Links: Enlisted Money @enlistedmoneyguy on Instagram Brandon's blog post- Is Doing 20 Years in the Military Worth it? past episodes w/ Brandon include: ep 96- Enlisted Money Basics ep 128- Continuation Pay ep 143- DCFSA Brandon Lovingier, ChFC®, MQFP®, joined the Army right out of high school and has served over 19 years. He wasn't always good with money, but now his family is debt-free and building wealth. He established Enlisted Money to help enlisted service members avoid his mistakes. He earned his Chartered Financial Consultant – ChFC® designation in 2022 and Military Qualified Financial Planner – MQFP® in 2023. He received The American College of Financial Services NextGen Financial Professional Award for 2024. He's spoken at MilMoneyCon and loves mentoring other service members on their own financial freedom journey. For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Our new TSP course is live! Check out the Confident TSP Investing course at militarymoneymanual.com/tsp to learn all about the Thrift Savings Plan and strategies for growing your wealth while in the military. Use promo code "podcast24" for $50 off. Plus, for every course sold, we'll donate one course to an E-4 or below- for FREE! If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops.
Gunners Mate First Class Osmond Kelly Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in WW I. As a torpedo approach the ship he was on , Ingram tried to throw all the depth charges overboard. He was killed preforming the act and won the Medal of Honor, since he saved the ship and all the men aboard. He was the only fatality, and this is his story
“Bobby V” originally enlisted in the Army as an Airborne Ranger in January of 1988. After completing Infantry Basic Training and the Ranger Indoctrination Program he was assigned to the 1st Ranger BN Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. As a Ranger, he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 1994 he was reassigned as a Ranger Instructor at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion in Camp Rudder Florida.He was accepted into the Warrant Officer Program in 1997. He attended Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training, Warrant Officer Basic Course and UH-60 Black Hawk transition. After completing the UH-60 aircraft qualification at Fort Rucker he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Task Force Hawk deploying to Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.In 2001 after a successful assessment and selection he was assigned to A Co. (Shadows) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Upon arrival to the 160th he attended the Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Level-C Course. He received his Fully Mission Qualification in 2002 and Tracked Maintenance Test Pilot in 2005. In 2007 he was assigned to D Co. (Raiders) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot. From 2008 through 2015 he was assigned to multiple companies in 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner, the Battalion Liaison Officer to Special Operations Command Southern Command, Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner. In 2015 he was assigned to D Co. AVUM-AVIM (Dark wing) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as the Senior Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner. He has made numerous deployments with D Co. (Raiders), C Co. (Shadows) and D Co. (Darkwing) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and INHERENT RESOLVE totaling over 860 days deployed to combat logging 1100 hrs of combat/ imminent danger.Chief Warrant Officer Five Villarreal military schools include the Individual Infantry Training course, Airborne Course, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Ranger Course, Jungle Warfare Training Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, French Foreign Legion Guyane Commando Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Warrant Officer Candidate School, Army Aviation Branch Qualification Course, OH-58A Recon Air Interdiction Course, UH-60 Aircraft Qualification Course, Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Level-C Course, Aviation Maintenance Manger Course, Maintenance Test Pilot Course / Examiner, Warrant Officer Advanced Course, Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education Course, SIX Sigma Green Belt Certification Course, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Course, FAA Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter) & Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot . His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star (2), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal Valor (1), Air Medal (4), Army Commendation Medal (4), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (5), Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ oak leaf cluster (2), Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Airforce Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Army Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ bronze arrowhead (1), Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ bronze Star (2), Kosovo Campaign Medal (1), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1), Iraq Campaign Medal (7), Inherent, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (1), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), Army Service Ribbon (1), Overseas Service Ribbon (1), NATO Medal (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) (1), Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachute Badge w/ bronze service star, Jordanian Parachute Badge, Egyptian Parachute Badge, French Forces Legionnaire Guyane Commando Badge, Master Aviator Badge.He is now retired and enjoys spending time with and raising his two daughters, fishing and has plenty of option on politics, domestic and Global affairs and politics.
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Will Bennett served 12 years as a weather forecaster in the US Air Force. Will deployed in support of three combat operations (Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq), and various Army support roles. Will now lives in Southwest Florida with his wife and kids.
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In this episode, Rob Shaul speaks with Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon Riley, currently serving as the senior enlisted leader for 3-66 Armor Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. Riley discusses the real work of a battalion CSM—managing standards and discipline, mentoring company-level leaders, and maintaining unit readiness. He explains the dynamic between officers and NCOs, the balance between garrison and field responsibilities, and the internal pressures of holding a formation together. Riley also reflects on his combat deployments, leadership mistakes, and what two decades in the Army have taught him about accountability, influence, and the role of the senior enlisted. ----more---- Mountain Tactical Institute Home Check out the MTI Athlete Team Apply to be a Paid MTI Athlete MTI's Daily Programming Streams
Command Sergeant Major retired Bart E. Womack, served the United States Army with distinction for over 29 years as a professional soldier, providing focus, leadership, and mentorship to all Officers and Enlisted soldiers. His maturity, expertise, and personal dedication to excellence contributed immeasurably to the readiness of the Armed Forces and the security of our great nation. Highlights of his distinguished military career include Drill Sergeant, Ranger Instructor, and Sergeant of the Guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He culminated his career in dual roles as Commandant of the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, and the 101st Airborne Division Command Sergeant Major. He’s a Combat Veteran whose awards include 2 Bronze Stars, one for Valor, the Legion of Merit, the Combat Infantryman Badge w/star, the Tomb Guard Identification Badge, and the Army Ranger Tab to name a few. He is also a Distinguished Member of the Regiment of the 327th Infantry Regiment and the 3rd Infantry Regiment respectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready Podcast—where we cut through the BS and give you the real scoop recruiters are too busy to explain. Spoiler: You probably *aren't* their top priority, and yes, they're ignoring your texts. Why? Because they're drowning in wannabes who think they're special. Here's the breakdown:
This is the first episode of second season (rut), the Poet Santokh Singh begins with an invocation to the ten Gurus. Also hear how 500 Pathans enlist into the Guru's Army.
Send us a textWhat kind of lunatic leaves the world of MARSOC, JTAC missions, and high-speed raids to become a DOCTOR? Well, Kyle Bond did. After years of deployments, kicking in doors, and barely surviving the Marine Corps' obsession with shaving every day, Kyle took a wild turn—straight into med school.