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Aaron Hale is one of the most inspirational humans I have ever spoken with.   He lost his sight and eventually his hearing while serving our country doing Explosive Ordinance Disposal in Afghanistan.  After healing up somewhat, he decided to take control of his life.  Not sit around and be depressed with his circumstances.  He took up running, climbed mountains, started an investment company, a fudge company, and the list goes on.  Aaron just crushed the Badwater 135 back in July and he shares his story of the darkest day of his life literally, his comeback, setbacks and more comebacks.  This guy is a real American hero and I was honored to chat with him.  Check it out!@aclayhaleeodfudge.comsolidgroundhomebuyers.copointofimpactpod.com

Date: May 24, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number:  S4: E16 - Jefferson "Zuma Jay" Wagner  - Surf, Sand, and the Marlboro ManArtist Bio -Jay was first elected to the Malibu City Council in 2008 and has served two rotations as Mayor. He's an avid surfer, designs surfboards, and is the long-time owner of the Zuma Jay Surf Shop in Malibu California,Jay does fire and explosion special effects for the film and TV industries; has done Explosive Ordinance Disposal for the U.S. Navy; been a stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and actor in dozens of films; was the “Marlboro Man” for seven years; has authored three books ("The Hobo's Handbook," "The Armchair Adventurist," and "Surfboard Wax: A History”); and served as a former LA County Reserve Deputy Sheriff.  Jay is also a recipient of a Grammy and an MTV award and has done special affects and pyrotechnics for bands like Tom Petty, Madonna, Korn, and Green Day.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist Media Handles:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ZumaJays/Call to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass RadioYour Host,Randy Hulsey 

The MisFitNation Welcomes US Army EOD Veteran Jake Holland Welcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week.  We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this chat.  We started the week off by releasing a great Chat with US Navy Veteran Tiffany Richardson followed by a Live chat with Tami Erin and now we bring you Jake Holland Jake Holland served in the United States Army for over 2 decades of his life.  Most of which was as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal expert. He retired from the Army, however, he still serves by training Soldiers still and has a small Farm in Kentucky, with his wife and 3 Dogs and is always ready to lend a hand when needed.  This is a chat you will not want to miss.  Enjoy episode 248 of The MisFitNation! All of our latest episodes and videos can be found here: https://www.themisfitnation.com This episode YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/jQnTWVLxgsQ Audio:  https://tinyurl.com/58kw7vhr Support us here:   https://ko-fi.com/themisfitnationpodcast #EOD #crab #Army #EOD #Crab #Veteran #CAV #Trainer #Agruculture #Dogs #Moonshine #NASCAR#leader  #ptsd #findthegood #aboutfaceradio #electracast #pickedcherries #vetsinpodcasting #vetsinradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Ly is a trainer, speaker, coach, military veteran, Founder and President of Golden Compass, and host of the Live Free Series Podcast. During this episode, Jay talks about some of his struggles growing up. Why did he decide to join the United States Navy in 2008? How did he go from SEALs training to a career in Explosive Ordinance Disposal? What life event led to him separating from the military after thirteen years? Jay also opens up about a life-changing moment that nearly cost him and many others their lives in Afghanistan. How did this moment push him in the direction of becoming a personal finance coach? Jay also talks to us about Golden Compass and his Live Free Series podcast. To find out more about Golden Compass, visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldencompassllc/ Listen to all episodes from the Live Free Series at https://www.livefreeseries.com/?msclkid=667b9d66c47d11ecaf36de129006feb0 Check out this episode and all past episodes of the Shadows Podcast at https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com. Finally, if you're looking to become a certified Leadership Coach, make a lasting impact on people, and get paid to do it, you need to become a Certified Leadership Coach with GiANT. Go to giant.tv/shadows and attend their FREE training session! The Shadows Podcast is a proud member of the Lima Charlie Network (www.limacharlienetwork.com). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shadows-podcast/support

Aaron is a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. In 2011, Aaron was blinded when an IED exploded while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Shortly after he survived the blast, Aaron contracted a bacterial meningitis that took his hearing. He found himself engulfed in darkness with no way to receive messages from others. Aaron spent months in this condition before receiving cochlear implants.  Aaron then spent time having to regain his balance and relearn the movements we all take for granted. Aaron's love for cooking led to a purpose and business by the name of EOD Fudge.  Through his love of cooking, Aaron began to rekindle the loves of marathons and mountain climbing. Aaron's story is one of triumph over challenges and finding meaning in life after trials. #veteran #EOD #blind #deaf #marathon #baking #art #creations #meaning #enduring #IED #Afghanistan #chef #Frankl #mountainclimbing #effPTSD #effTBI #courage #laughter #vetlove #bandofbrothers #military #militaryfamily #lifeafterservice #fyp #fypagewww.eodfudge.comIG https://www.instagram.com/eodconfections/ Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/VetwithaMic)

We hit two firsts on this episode. The first one being we have our first Special Warefare Operator on the show, a member of the Army's elite Explosive Ordinance Disposal talks about her experiences. The second first is that this is our first episode after partnering with Stack Up, a charity that the team of The Smoke Pit back 110% --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therealsmokepit/support

Leon Tackitt served 27 years in the Navy. During his first 5 years, he was an anti-submarine warfare specialist, search and rescue crewman, radar and sonar operator in H2 Helicopters. He transitioned to Explosive Ordinance Disposal and completed his career, retiring as a Lieutenant in 2007. As a retirement career change, he and his wife, Cindy, started Tackitt Family Vineyards in Paso Robles, CA. Shortly thereafter, Leon joined the EOD Warrior Foundation as an ambassador and today he is a board member. Through his winery Leon also started EOD Cellars, producing wines with all proceeds donated to the EOD Warrior Foundation. Each year Leon also hosts the Warriors Helping Warriors event at the winery where guests can experience bottling wine, live music, and good food; again, with proceeds donated to the EOD Warrior Foundation. In 2021 they celebrated their 10th annual event. FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN, AND WATCH THE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CONNECT WITH LEON: Web: https://www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com/ Web: https://eodwarriorfoundation.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/leontackitt/

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On this week's episode, we sit down with a legend of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal community, Master Sergeant Russ Ho. MSG Ho served as an EOD Technician on multiple deployments, ultimately serving as the team leader for a three man EOD team at COP Sperwan Ghar in Panwjai in 2012. Russ talks to us about his experiences in the horn, as well as the months leading up to his move to Sperwan Ghar, where he and his team fought to stay one step ahead of the Taliban fighters emplacing IEDs along Highway 1. Russ talks about the challenges of the EOD field, the benefits, and how he somehow prefers digging IEDs out of the ground. Weird. You won't want to miss this interview! ---------------------------------   The views expressed by the guests and hosts of this podcast do not represent the views of the Department of Defense or United States Government.   ——————————————— Also Available on:   Apple: https://buff.ly/3gTXet9 Spotify: https://buff.ly/2Kx6cjR Google: https://buff.ly/3b29R4z Podbean: https://buff.ly/2WoN0aF iHeartRadio: https://buff.ly/3nc5Wo1   Check out the video version of the podcast at : https://www.youtube.com/thepanjwaipodcast   For maps, photos and more information about Panjwai go to : https://www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/about-panjwai   You can donate and support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $3.00 a month. visit www.patreon.com/thepanjwaipodcast to learn more.   Direct donations can also be sent via venmo @thepanjwaipodcast Be sure to like, follow, and/or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Youtube, TuneIn, Amazon Music and many more. visit www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/listen for more information.    Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepanjwaipodcast Instagram: @thepanjwaipodcast Twitter: @panjwaipodcast --------------------------------

On this episode of MOVE, you'll hear an interview with Jake and Belle Crause, who are no strangers when it comes to being part of an elite, special and – most importantly -- winning team. The couple chatted with Mac Heffner to talk about how they joined The Alliance, and took advantage of the opportunity. The Crauses both had impressive military careers in the Army, where they couldn’t always tell people what they had done. Now, they can tell the world and invite them to join The Alliance too. Jake remembers the first time he saw Belle was right after finishing basic training in the Army in Huntsville, Ala. Jake, who served for 22 years before retiring in September of 2018, was in a break room when Belle walked in the room. “I was struck by her immediately,” Jake said of seeing his future wife. “She was pretty, she had a great smile, and she doesn’t remember meeting me but that was how we met.” If Belle had followed the path of most people in the small town where she grew up in southeastern Kentucky, she would never have met Jake. Belle was the first in her family to graduate from high school. Her family’s home didn’t have running water until she was a teenager. Most women in her town were married and had children before they turned 20. It was a poor town, where people don’t dream big and most never leave. Belle wanted more. She read about different places in the world. An army recruiter came to her school when she was 13 and told her she had options. That gave her the lifeline she needed to live a different life than the people she grew up around. Belle knew she was going to join the Army. “I couldn’t fathom staying where I was,” Belle said. “Once you get a taste of that freedom and get a taste that there could be more, you starve for it. You are always after the next level of how you can do more and how you can do better.” On the other side of the country, Jake grew up south of Seattle, Wash. in a town called Kent. As a young boy, Jake went to a state fair and saw an airplane show. He knew the sky was where he wanted to be when he grew up. While Jake had opportunities, he didn’t have enough money to attend college. Jake’s path was the Army. It was also his ticket to become a pilot. After meeting at basic training, the couple dated for about six months. They were married on a beach in Florida as they were finishing up Explosive Ordinance Disposal training. Jake deployed a week later. This was basically the routine during the next 22 years. Belle served for eight years in the Army but was badly injured during an explosion in June of 1996. The blast at the Khobar Towers in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia killed 19 people and threw Belle across the room, injuring her back. “There’s days where she is down because of her back. She takes away my excuses and a lot of other people’s excuses by going out and still doing that,” Jake said. “Her military service was very significant, and I want everybody to know that.” As Jake continued deploying for months at a time, Belle raised the couple’s two children – Heidi and Jacob. Eventually, Jake joined a Special Operations Aviation Regiment called the Night Stalkers. He flew in more than 15 combat deployments, some of which movies have been made about. As Jake clearly had an identity with the military, Belle was losing her role as stay-at-home mom. Her kids were adults, and she need to find a new purpose.     “I was looking for something more when the opportunity of The Alliance came around,” Belle said. “The kids had gotten older, and I was getting into a new phase of life where it wasn’t so centered around raising the children and the home front as much. That’s when this opportunity came along.” In 2016, Jake was still in the military, but kept seeing fellow Night Stalker Brandon Bules talking to people on the phone or listening to conference calls. Jake finally asked Bules what he was doing. Jake wanted no part of sales or insurance, but he thought Belle would be great at it. Jake was right, and he eventually warmed up to the idea of working with The Alliance too. Jake said the culture attracted him, which was something he loved about the Army. “I don’t know where I got this negative perception about sales and insurance,” Jake said. “I knew Brandon was up to something. He’s always been business-minded, and I could just tell he was working on something. Now, looking back, I know he was listening to calls like The Wednesday Call. I finally asked him about it, and I initially rejected it. But, I knew Belle could do it. I pictured her being able to pick it up and run with it.” Belle got her license in June of 2016. Jake was deployed at the time, but she was able to run business one day each week on Saturday. She did that for six months, and soon realized she could sell life insurance. She also found a new family, and she said fell in love with the people at The Alliance. “Everything I had done for the last 10 years, the kids were outgrowing it,” Belle said. “I needed something else to identify with. I was grateful I had been a stay-at-home mom, but children grow up and they don’t need you as much. It was scary. I needed a next step. It was a crossroads I was at when I went to that first meeting in Seattle.” After initially not wanting any part of The Alliance, Jake changed his tune. “My negative view quickly changed once I met some of the people because I could see the joy in people’s eyes and see the dreams they had,” Jake said. “It changed quickly. I saw it as something we could do together. We had never really been able to work together toward the same goal and dream. This was something we could do together, and I didn’t’ have to leave for months at a time to do it.” After working part-time for the first six months, Belle increased the time she spent working and eventually moved to full time. The turning point for the Crauses came after attending a National Convention at The Alliance’s headquarters in Burlington, N.C. The next week Belle wrote almost $18,000. The fire was lit, and the couple hasn’t slowed down since. “We got nuggets at that convention that turned into belief,” Belle said. “I saw what people were achieving, and I knew we could do it too. I saw people just like me. They were new to insurance too, and they were doing it with a high level of success.” In the last three years, Jake Crause was able to retire from the Army and work with The Alliance full time. The Crauses have won trips to Hawaii and Paris. They’ve already won the Alaskan Cruise trip in 2022. While in Paris, the Crauses dined atop the Eiffel Tower with Tim and Nicky Long, another member of the Night Stalkers who also joined The Alliance. They documented the experience by taking a photo together. “Travel in The Alliance is way different than traveling in the Army,” Jake said. “They never left gifts on my bed in Iraq and Iran. It was a bit of a shock for us to travel like we do with The Alliance.” Beyond the trips and travel, the world of possibilities has opened for the Crauses. Jake says that is thanks to the vision of The Alliance’s President and CEO Andy Albright. “Andy Albright has expanded our whole thought process about what is possible,” Jake said. “We had very narrow ideas of what life was going to be like for us. We won the lottery when we found The Alliance.” The Crauses are excited about where they are now but are bullish about their future with The Alliance. They believe the best is yet to come, no matter what your goals and dreams are. “It is achievable if you just do the right things and put in the work,” Belle said. “When you start going on some of these trips, you start to see what is possible. If you work hard at it, it can be done. The entire country is like our backyard now. We used to have limiting factors, and now we don’t. It’s just a quick airplane ride away.” www.AndyAlbright.com @AndySAlbright www.NAALeads.com @NationalAgentsAlliance @NAALeadsTheWay #TheAlliance #DoTheDo #N247RU

Tom Gersbeck served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring in 2001 as a Chief Warrant Officer. He then served seven years with the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) as an explosives security specialist before deploying as an independent contractor. Deployments include two tours in Afghan CEXC facilities and one tour as project manager of Task Force Paladin’s C-IED mobile training teams operating throughout the country. Deployments supporting Department of State as an EOD team lead in Iraq, advising the Tanzanian Peoples Defense Force after the Gongo La Mboto disaster (Feb 2011) and training seminars with Golden West Humanitarian Foundation in Cambodia. Today, Tom is a full-time member of the graduate faculty for Oklahoma State University’s School of Forensic Sciences, Arson-Explosives, Firearms & Toolmarks Investigation (AEFTI) program. He holds a master of forensic sciences (MFS) degree, is an active member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI), is a Fellow in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), and continues to work in his field. For more information on his book, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Military-Ordnance-Identification-Investigations/dp/0815369425 or email Tom at tom.gersbeck@okstate.edu.

Aaron Hale is a chef and 14-year military veteran who became blind after surviving an explosion in Afghanistan and became deaf a few years later. He founded a chocolate business, E.O.D., with his wife McKayla Hale. In this episode of Build Your Network, you will find out how Aaron overcame the odds and created a successful business and expanded his network beyond just selling baked goods to family and friends.   Episode Highlights: Aaron grew up in a fairly artistic family, and his form of artistry was cooking. He joined the military after getting a Business degree because he didn’t have any clear direction and it was the most logical next step for him. His first duty post was in Italy for four years, and in his off-duty hours he really immersed himself in the culture and cuisine. By 2004, the Army needed additional people from the Navy and other branches to volunteer, and Aaron enlisted as part of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal team. In doing an IED check while on duty in Afghanistan, a secondary device detonated and damaged his eyes beyond repair, entirely blinding him. His military training is what enabled him to maintain a healthy mindset and kept him from falling down a hole of despair. Aaron decided to use the skills he learned in rehabilitation to occupy his mind and stay fit by mountain climbing and running marathons. Right before he was set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Aaron contracted bacterial meningitis through the cracks in his skull he sustained from the IED explosion, and the infection rendered him completely deaf. Aaron describes the six months he spent completely blind and deaf, before getting his cochlear implants, as incredibly lonely. He decided to make the most of the time by throwing a massive Thanksgiving feast, so he started baking and it became his therapy. From that point, people kept asking him if he could bake for them and started to pay him for it, so it grew into his business named E.O.D., or Extraordinary Delights. Aaron learned from the Stockdale Paradox, which says that a firm grasp on reality is more effective in surviving trauma than blind hope is; Aaron had to accept that he may never hear again and that the cochlear implants might not work in order to get through the experience, rather than putting all his energy into hoping they would. There was more blast damage to his inner ear than a cochlear implant could compensate for, so now everything he hears sounds fully digital because all the sound is coming from the implant’s magnet signal. Aaron used his speaking engagements and climbing adventures to grow his network beyond just selling baked goods to family and friends. Aaron sees who you know and what you know as a yin and yang, as a symbiotic relationship. Aaron sees running his business and becoming a parent as the next challenges for him and as the things that are fulfilling his purpose. The Random Round 3 Key Points: A healthy mindset is what can carry you through any difficult situation. You can find your purpose and direction through continually challenging yourself. Adding value to others’ lives and taking away their pain can diminish your own pain, and that is what running his business has done for Aaron. Tweetable Quotes: “I was finding success through challenging myself. It wasn’t despite struggle, it was because of the struggle. I was growing stronger, more confident, I was growing my network, I was making more friends, and I was adding value to other people’s lives.” –Aaron Hale “Our pain actually diminishes when we take on others’ pain.” –Aaron Hale Resources Mentioned:  www.eodfudge.com/ (https://eodfudge.com/) EOD Fudge Twitter (https://twitter.com/eodconfections) Aaron Hale’s acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

**Family of the Military** **War Stories** Today is a special release, it is off my normal schedule because this episode is very unique and I thought it deserved some special attention.  This interview is with Lindsey Stacy, wife of Kenton Stacy.  On Kenton’s 4thcombat deployment,as Explosive Ordinance Disposal or EOD… he was severely injured. He is a quadriplegic, his throat and voice were severely damaged, and he suffered a traumatic brain injury.  He has 4 children and an amazing wife.  Lindsey was willing to be interviewed to give us all a little perspective on how life changes for injured veterans and for their families. I hope we all can take a minute to appreciate the members of the military who so willing put themselves directly in dangers way and how it can impact them and their families.  As a warrior challenge, I encourage you to reach out to a veteran that inspires you, like Kenton, and do something to show your appreciation. Some of the topics discussed:  Kenton’s early career His character His deployments What the military brought him and his family The events that led to his injury Coming home Family support Work/family balance Social media   Kenton’s Social Media links: Please see www.stacystrongeodproject.comInstagram: stacystrongeodprojectFacebook: EODC Kenton StacyGo fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/stacystrongfamily    “Try to find a balance with your career in the military and your spouse and creating a family, because at the end of the day, they’re the ones that are going to be here for you. “ - Lindsey Stacy   I hope you enjoyed this episode and found some respect and appreciation for those that are so willing to run in harm’s way.  For more information on Kenton, please visit www.tamfpodcast.com/stacy   Kenton’s Bio:  Kenton Stacy is a explosive ordinance disposal chief Petty Officer. Stacy was on his fourth combat deployment during a mission in Syria he was severely injured by an IED explosion. Kenton’s injuries were so extensive that he is the most severely injured surviving wounded warrior. Kenton is a quadriplegic and requires many medical devices most important his wheelchair. Due to his injuries Kenton’s throat and voice were very severely damaged. To the point that his voice is no longer the same. He is able to project his voice to a loud whisper. He suffered a traumatic brain injury during the blast. Thankfully he is completely aware of his surroundings.Kenton underwent major surgery when he was transported to Baghdad after the efforts of his medical team to stabilize him enough to get him out of harms way was accomplished and lifesaving measures were preformed which the president recognized in his 2018 State of the Union address. Kenton was USO sailor of the year and has helped to save countless lives over his career. He has been hospitalized since November of 2017. After 22 months he is finally able to be given outpatient status. He was recently brought back for the first time in 22 months to be with his family in his own home. He has recently been put back in the hospital due to an infection and has a very fragile immune system but wants to be in the lives of his children in any capacity. Kenton has 4 children. His oldest child has an intellectual disability and has cerebral palsy and requires a wheelchair at times. Logan is 11 and Mason is 7 Annabelle is 5 and Sadie is 3. They are all very young children and require an exuberant amount of care. He spent almost 2 years away from home since being deployed in 2017 and inpatient at various hospitals. He recently returned home to his family and they are adjusting to a new normal.

Why Listen Well, this is the first interview I’ve done with a vineyard owner, and the first interview I’ve done with the owner of a wellness retreat for Veterans. These are both great resources and career overview for listeners, but Leon and Ken cover so much more ground. They both served in Explosive Ordinance Disposal while in the military. They have some incredible nuggets of wisdom about doing your job better rather than looking for a better job, and how work-life balance doesn’t exist. Prepare to be motivated, because Ken and Leon make for an incredible combination of wisdom in this episode.    About Ken & Leon Ken Falke is Chairman of Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran wellness, which is a free, first-class rural wellness retreat for America’s military members, veterans and their families to recover from visible and invisible wounds by providing rest and reconnection time, reintegration training, and world-class combat stress recovery programming. He also serves as the Chairman of the EOD Warrior Foundation. He served in the US Navy for over 21 years, retiring as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Master Chief Petty Officer. He has also served as the CEO and Founder of A-T Solutions, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Shoulder 2 Shoulder.    Leon Tackitt Started his career in Navy Search and Rescue as a helicopter aircrewman in the Anti-Submarine Warfare field. He transitioned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal in 1985 and rose to the rank of Senior Chief before he was commissioned as a Limited Duty Officer in 1998. He retired in 2007 as a Lieutenant Commander

Host Baker Leavitt is joined by Kyle, an EOD technician in the US Navy. Baker and Kyle discuss some of the misconceptions that the movies have portrayed about the EOD career field and what to expect if you wish to join the ranks to become a member of an Explosive Ordinance Disposal team.

He served in Iraq doing counter-IED missions (Improvised Explosive Device), losing three team members in six months and an entire EOD team (Explosive Ordinance Disposal). Now Mark Goujon is a songwriter who released two songs last year, both of which had unique stories around them. He also talks about media coverage he has gotten, adapting poetry into songs, how he got connected to Nashville, and more.

2LT Saeed Muhammad Nadir is training to be the first soldier in the Afghan 201st Corps who is trained in maintaining the MMP30, or Mechanical Mobile Platform. This robot is used to disarm improvised explosive devices from a safe distance. Includes sound bites from 2nd Lt. Saeed Muhammad Nadir, Robotic Maintenance Student and Ryan Phillips, Robotic Maintenance Instructor. Also available in high definition.