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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1952 film Retreat, Hell!, which presents a sweeping overview of the legendary First Marine Division’s actions in the Korean War, from training camp, to the Inchon landing, to their battles with Chinese forces in North Korea, and finally to their eventual evacuation. Get ready to join in a rousing chorus of the Marine Corps Hymn with Sean and James as they review this fun flick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The successful Allied capture of Inchon and Seoul, together with the Eighth Army’s breakout from the Pusan Perimeter, forced the North Korean army to rapidly retreat northward and brought the Allied forces to the 38th Parallel. Now, General MacArthur was faced with a decision…should the Allies dig in and consolidate their gains, daring the North Koreans to attack them? Or should they advance further to the north and take control of all Korea? In this episode, Evan and James discuss MacArthur’s fateful decision to…well, listen, and you will find out! Retreat, Hell! In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1952 film Retreat, Hell!, which presents a sweeping overview of the legendary First Marine Division’s actions in the Korean War, from training camp, to the Inchon landing, to their battles with Chinese forces in North Korea, and finally to their eventual evacuation. Get ready to join in a rousing chorus of the Marine Corps Hymn with Sean and James as they review this fun flick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 of 2. With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by B. Sledge (Author) Listen to the entire unabridged audio book free at- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrTXeh1hjuLd91Tw495Si3K8qPWoZuftL #1 Best Seller in United States Military Veterans History   The celebrated 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, winner of eight Emmy Awards, was based on two classic books about the War in the Pacific, Helmet for My Pillow and With The Old Breed. Audible Studios, in partnership with Playtone, the production company co-owned by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and creator of the award-winning HBO series Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific, as well as the HBO movie Game Change, has created new recordings of these memoirs, narrated by the stars of the miniseries. James Badge Dale (who portrayed Robert Leckie) and Joseph Mazello (who played Eugene Sledge) bring all the passion and emotion of their riveting television performances to these new audio productions. With the Old Breed is a modern classic of military history AND has been called "one of the most important personal accounts of war that I have ever read," by distinguished historian John Keegan. Author E. B. Sledge served with the First Marine Division during World War II, and his first-hand narrative is unsurpassed in its sincerity. Sledge's experience shows in this fascinating account of two of the most harrowing and pivotal island battles of the Pacific theater. On Peleliu and Okinawa, the action was extremely fierce. Amidst oppressive heat and over land obliterated by artillery shells, the combat raged ferociously. Casualties were extreme on both sides, and by the time the Americans had broken through at Okinawa, more than 62,000 Japanese soldiers were dead. Against military policy, Sledge scribbled notes and jammed them into his copy of the New Testament. Those notes form the backbone of what Navy Times said "has been called the best World War II memoir of an enlisted man." Purchase this book on Amazon or your favorite book seller.    

Part 2 of 2. With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by B. Sledge (Author) Listen to the entire unabridged audio book free at- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrTXeh1hjuLd91Tw495Si3K8qPWoZuftL #1 Best Seller in United States Military Veterans History   The celebrated 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, winner of eight Emmy Awards, was based on two classic books about the War in the Pacific, Helmet for My Pillow and With The Old Breed. Audible Studios, in partnership with Playtone, the production company co-owned by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and creator of the award-winning HBO series Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific, as well as the HBO movie Game Change, has created new recordings of these memoirs, narrated by the stars of the miniseries. James Badge Dale (who portrayed Robert Leckie) and Joseph Mazello (who played Eugene Sledge) bring all the passion and emotion of their riveting television performances to these new audio productions. With the Old Breed is a modern classic of military history AND has been called "one of the most important personal accounts of war that I have ever read," by distinguished historian John Keegan. Author E. B. Sledge served with the First Marine Division during World War II, and his first-hand narrative is unsurpassed in its sincerity. Sledge's experience shows in this fascinating account of two of the most harrowing and pivotal island battles of the Pacific theater. On Peleliu and Okinawa, the action was extremely fierce. Amidst oppressive heat and over land obliterated by artillery shells, the combat raged ferociously. Casualties were extreme on both sides, and by the time the Americans had broken through at Okinawa, more than 62,000 Japanese soldiers were dead. Against military policy, Sledge scribbled notes and jammed them into his copy of the New Testament. Those notes form the backbone of what Navy Times said "has been called the best World War II memoir of an enlisted man." Purchase this book on Amazon or your favorite book seller.    

Today on The Resilient Show, Mighty Oaks co-founder and CEO Jeremy Stalnecker opens about his combat experiences in Iraq, the difficulties he faced transitioning from the military, the principles that have shaped the foundation, the organization's recent leadership transition, and what comes next. About Jeremy: Jeremy is a USMC Infantry Officer and Iraq war combat veteran where he served as the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as an infantry platoon commander. He is also a long-distance runner, former pastor, husband and father.RESILIENT: Follow Us On Instagram: @resilientshow⁠  Follow Us On Twitter:⁠ @resilientshow⁠  Follow Us On TikTok:⁠ @resilientshow⁠  Follow Chad: ⁠@chadrobo_official⁠ Follow Jeremy Stalbecker: @jeremystalneckerFollow The Mighty Oaks Foundation: @mightyoaksfndnhttps://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/ Sponsors: Smith & Wesson: ⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com/⁠Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.comGatorz Eyewear: ⁠https://www.gatorz.com/⁠Midas Gold Group: ⁠https://www.midasgoldgroup.com⁠Allied Wealth: https://alliedwealth.comBioPro+: ⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/⁠BioXCellerator: https://www.bioxcellerator.com The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with Mighty Oaks Foundation

This week Seth and Bill are rejoined by good friend Dave Holland to wrap up the bloody Operation STALEMATE II, the fight for Peleliu. This week the team gets into the stories of Eugene Sledge's K-3-5, the story of Medal of Honor recipient Arthur Jackson, more of the bloody fighting for Bloody Nose Ridge, and the tragic death of Sledge's company commander, Andy Haldane

On August 7, 1942, elements of the First Marine Division landed on Guadalcanal. They met little opposition and quickly captured their initial objective, an airfield that the Japanese had recently built. The Marines got to work establishing a perimeter and preparing for the inevitable Japanese counterattack. Soon after, Japanese and American naval forces clashed in the first major naval engagement of the Guadalcanal campaign, the Battle of Savo Island. Join Dave and James as they narrate the exciting opening of the epic struggle for Guadalcanal.

Dan sits down with former Marine infantry Sergeant Rich Cervantes. Rich enlisted in the USMC in 2001, and trained as a TOW (Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided) anti-tank gunner. In this exclusive interview, he tells the story of why he joined, his training, and his experience in Iraq over several deployments with the First Marine Division. He was awarded a Purple Heart, a NAM (Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal), and a Bronze Star, both with Valor. Following are the citations: NAM FOR HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS TUBE LAUNCHED, OPTICALLY TRACKED, WIRE COMMAND LINK, GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM (TOW) GUNNER, TOW PLATOON, WEAPONS COMPANY, 3D BATTALION, 7TH MARINES, REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM 7, 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM ON 8 AND 9 APRIL 2003. CORPORAL CERVANTES WAS TASKED WITH MANNING A VEHICULAR ROADBLOCK ALONG HIGHWAY 6 IN ORDER TO GUARD THE BATTALION'S FLANK. HE OBSERVED A FIVE-TON TRUCK RACING TOWARDS HIS POSITION AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DISREGARDING POSTED INSTRUCTIONS. DESPITE THE FIRING OF WARNING SHOTS, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RAPIDLY CLOSE ON THE CHECKPOINT. AS THE TRUCK NEARED, HE ENGAGED IT WITH HIS M240G MACHINE GUN, KILLING THE DRIVER. OUT OF CONTROL, THE VEHICLE CAREENED DIRECTLY INTO HIS TOW VEHICLE, STRIKING IT VIOLENTLY AT OVER 25 MILES PER HOUR. DESPITE SUFFERING NUMEROUS INJURIES FROM THE COLLISION, HE VALIANTLY MAINTAINED HIS POST. CORPORAL CERVANTES' COURAGEOUS ACTIONS, INITIATIVE, AND COMPLETE DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING OF THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. BRONZE STAR FOR HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY AS TUBE LAUNCHED, OPTICALLY-TRACKED, WIRE COMMAND LINK, GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM (TOW) MISSILE GUNNER AND VEHICLE COMMANDER, 1ST SECTION, COMBINED ANTI-ARMOR TEAM BLUE, WEAPONS COMPANY, 3D BATTALION, REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM-7, 1ST MARINE DIVISION, I MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ON 17 APRIL 2004, IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM II. WHILE RESPONDING TO REINFORCE A SNIPER TEAM FROM 1ST FORCE RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY THAT WAS UNDER ATTACK, COMBINED ANTI-ARMOR BLUE'S FOUR VEHICLES WERE CAUGHT IN A DELIBERATE AMBUSH FROM A THREE-STORY CEMENT BUILDING. ALL FOUR VEHICLES WERE HIT AND ONE WAS DISABLED. DESPERATELY UNDERMANNED, WITH ONE DISABLED VEHICLE AND TWO URGENT CASUALTIES, HIS SECTION NEEDED TO BREAK THE AMBUSH. WHILE THREE MARINES SUPPRESSED THE ENEMY POSITION WITH M16S, HE AGGRESSIVELY MANEUVERED HIS VEHICLE WITHIN 70 METERS OF THE BUILDING. REPEATING THE BATTLE DRILL TWO MORE TIMES, HE DESTROYED THE BUILDING AND BROKE THE AMBUSH. LATER IN THE SAME DAY AN INFANTRY PLATOON SUFFERED TWO URGENT CASUALTIES AND WAS PINNED DOWN BY ENEMY FIRE. HE AGAIN LED HIS VEHICLE STRAIGHT INTO THE ENEMY FIRE IN ORDER TO EVACUATE THE CASUALTIES. ENEMY FIRE SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD OF HIS VEHICLE AS HE SUPPRESSED THE ENEMY WITH HIS M240G MACHINE GUN AND EXTRACTED THE TWO CASUALTIES. HIS BRAVERY IN THESE FIREFIGHTS INSPIRED ALL WHO OBSERVED HIS BOLD ACTIONS. BY HIS ZEALOUS INITIATIVE, COURAGEOUS ACTIONS, AND EXCEPTIONAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, CORPORAL CERVANTES REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. Next Episode: Black Hawk Down (2001) Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments! Our website: www.dangerclosepod.com Or join our Facebook group at: Danger Close - Podcast Discussion Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442264899493646/) If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify If you would like to support the show and get extra episodes where we discuss sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy war movies, go to our Patreon page at: www.dangerclosepod.com/support warmovies #warfilms #war #film #films #movies #history #cinema #aviation #Veterans #interviews

A vivid narrative history, packed with first-hand accounts, of the US Eighth Air Force's VIII Fighter Command from its foundation in 1942 through to its victory in the skies over Nazi Germany.On August 7, 1942, two events of major military importance occurred on separate sides of the planet. In the South Pacific, the United States went on the offensive, landing the First Marine Division at Guadalcanal. In England, 12 B-17 bombers of the new Eighth Air Force's 97th Bombardment Group bombed the Rouen–Sotteville railroad marshalling yards in France. While the mission was small, the aerial struggle that began that day would ultimately cost the United States more men killed and wounded by the end of the war in Europe than the Marines would lose in the Pacific War.Clean Sweep is the story of the creation, development and operation of the Eighth Air Force Fighter Command and the battle to establish daylight air superiority over the Luftwaffe so that the invasion of Europe could be successful.Thomas McKelvey Cleaver has had a lifelong interest in the history of the fighter force that defeated the Luftwaffe over Germany. He has collected many first-hand accounts from participants over the past 50 years, getting to know pilots such as the legendary “Hub” Zemke, Don Blakeslee and Chuck Yeager, as well as meeting and interviewing leading Luftwaffe pilots Adolf Galland, Gunther Rall and Walter “Count Punski” Krupinski. This story is told through accounts gathered from both sides. Thomas McKelvey Cleaver has been a published writer for the past 40 years, with his most recent work being the best-selling Osprey titles MiG Alley (2019), I Will Run Wild (2020), Under the Southern Cross (2021), The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club (2021), Going Downtown (2022), The Cactus Air Force (2022) alongside the late Eric Hammel, and most recently Clean Sweep (2023). Tom served in the US Navy in Vietnam and currently lives in Encino, California. For more info on this book click HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support

Jeremy Stalnecker is the Executive Director of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. The Mighty Oaks Foundation is dedicated to helping America's military warriors and their families suffering from the “unseen wounds” of combat such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Jeremy realized his dream of being a United States Marine was finally realized with an active duty commission in 1999. Following Infantry Officer Course in Quantico, VA, Jeremy was assigned to First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as an infantry platoon commander. He served first as a rifle platoon commander in a helicopter company and then as the platoon commander of the counter-mechanized platoon. In January 2003, Fifth Marines, as a part of the First Marine Division, deployed to Kuwait in support of what would become Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the war began, First Battalion, Fifth Marines would be the infantry battalion used to breech the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and would secure the first major objective of the war. https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/ https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ TOPICS: - WHY MARINES? - TRANSITION INTO FULL TIME MINISTRY - DEALING WITH STRUGGLE - BUILDING YOUNG MEN - HEALING VETERANS - AREAS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH

This week's episode feature Robert Kerman, Master Sergeant (USMC Retired). I am super excited to share this episode with you due to the impact young Lance Corporal Kerman, had on me and subsequently my squad in Third Battalion Second Marines. When we were in our final exercise prior to pushing out on deployment, I pulled one of the more recent Silver Star Citations I could find. I wanted to inspire my younger Marines and make them realize that the junior enlisted Marines were taking the fight to the enemy.  The citation reads as follows, KERMAN, ROBERT P. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert P. Kerman, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Rifleman, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 25 March 2003, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Lance Corporal Kerman exhibited exceptional bravery when the lead elements of the battalion were ambushed with mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, and automatic weapons fire. As the vehicle he was traveling in drove directly into machine gun fire and into a trench line, Lance Corporal Kerman sprang from the vehicle and began assaulting down the enemy-occupied trench with two other Marines. As enemy soldiers fired at him, he fearlessly plunged towards them firing his M-16 with lethal accuracy. Continuing to move through the trench he repeatedly came under enemy fire. Each time he would calmly occupy a steady firing position and take well-aimed shots that had devastating effects on the enemy. As the group ran out of ammunition, they pressed forward 200 to 300 meters utilizing captured enemy AK- 47s. Lance Corporal Kerman showed no regard for his own personal safety, and his actions directly contributed to the successful outcome of the engagement. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Kerman reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.  18 years later, I met Robert Kerman at the Post 9983 VFW in Holly Ridge while shooting with some buddies of mine. The introduction was anti-climactic for everyone but me, we all shot and had a great time. I was honored to attend his retirement last month on Camp Lejeune and have been looking forward to bringing you all this story.

This week's episode feature Robert Kerman, Master Sergeant (USMC Retired). I am super excited to share this episode with you due to the impact young Lance Corporal Kerman, had on me and subsequently my squad in Third Battalion Second Marines. When we were in our final exercise prior to pushing out on deployment, I pulled one of the more recent Silver Star Citations I could find. I wanted to inspire my younger Marines and make them realize that the junior enlisted Marines were taking the fight to the enemy.  The citation reads as follows, KERMAN, ROBERT P. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert P. Kerman, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Rifleman, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 25 March 2003, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Lance Corporal Kerman exhibited exceptional bravery when the lead elements of the battalion were ambushed with mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, and automatic weapons fire. As the vehicle he was traveling in drove directly into machine gun fire and into a trench line, Lance Corporal Kerman sprang from the vehicle and began assaulting down the enemy-occupied trench with two other Marines. As enemy soldiers fired at him, he fearlessly plunged towards them firing his M-16 with lethal accuracy. Continuing to move through the trench he repeatedly came under enemy fire. Each time he would calmly occupy a steady firing position and take well-aimed shots that had devastating effects on the enemy. As the group ran out of ammunition, they pressed forward 200 to 300 meters utilizing captured enemy AK- 47s. Lance Corporal Kerman showed no regard for his own personal safety, and his actions directly contributed to the successful outcome of the engagement. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Kerman reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.  18 years later, I met Robert Kerman at the Post 9983 VFW in Holly Ridge while shooting with some buddies of mine. The introduction was anti-climactic for everyone but me, we all shot and had a great time. I was honored to attend his retirement last month on Camp Lejeune and have been looking forward to bringing you all this story.

This week's episode feature Robert Kerman, Master Sergeant (USMC Retired). I am super excited to share this episode with you due to the impact young Lance Corporal Kerman, had on me and subsequently my squad in Third Battalion Second Marines. When we were in our final exercise prior to pushing out on deployment, I pulled one of the more recent Silver Star Citations I could find. I wanted to inspire my younger Marines and make them realize that the junior enlisted Marines were taking the fight to the enemy.  The citation reads as follows, KERMAN, ROBERT P. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert P. Kerman, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Rifleman, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 25 March 2003, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Lance Corporal Kerman exhibited exceptional bravery when the lead elements of the battalion were ambushed with mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, and automatic weapons fire. As the vehicle he was traveling in drove directly into machine gun fire and into a trench line, Lance Corporal Kerman sprang from the vehicle and began assaulting down the enemy-occupied trench with two other Marines. As enemy soldiers fired at him, he fearlessly plunged towards them firing his M-16 with lethal accuracy. Continuing to move through the trench he repeatedly came under enemy fire. Each time he would calmly occupy a steady firing position and take well-aimed shots that had devastating effects on the enemy. As the group ran out of ammunition, they pressed forward 200 to 300 meters utilizing captured enemy AK- 47s. Lance Corporal Kerman showed no regard for his own personal safety, and his actions directly contributed to the successful outcome of the engagement. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Kerman reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.  18 years later, I met Robert Kerman at the Post 9983 VFW in Holly Ridge while shooting with some buddies of mine. The introduction was anti-climactic for everyone but me, we all shot and had a great time. I was honored to attend his retirement last month on Camp Lejeune and have been looking forward to bringing you all this story.

Jeremy Stalnecker served in the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as an infantry platoon commander and took part in the Battle of Baghdad. In this episode, we talk about lessons from warfare, including "March or Die." We also talk about transitioning to civilian life, brotherhood and mission, PTSD, and how to overcome adversity. Listen to Jeremy on The Situation Report. Listen to Jeremy on March or Die. Jeremy is the CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. 10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Get your Hard Men Slonk eggs coffee mug by signing up on Patreon.Sign up today for coaching at Barbell-Logic.com/HardMen.Order your meat bundle today at SaltandStrings.com.

Jeremy Stalnecker is the CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. The Mighty Oaks Foundation is dedicated to helping America's military warriors and their families who are suffering from the unseen wounds of combat such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).While growing up in San Jacinto, CA, Jeremy's only goal in life was to leave home and join the Marine Corps. This dream was finally realized with an active duty commission in 1999. Following Infantry Officer Course in Quantico, VA, Jeremy was assigned to First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as an infantry platoon commander. Serving first as a rifle platoon commander in a helicopter company and then as the platoon commander of the counter-mechanized platoon, Jeremy learned valuable leadership and communication skills that he continues to use today. In January 2003, Fifth Marines, as a part of the First Marine Division, deployed to Kuwait in support of what would become Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the war began, First Battalion, Fifth Marines was the infantry battalion used to breech the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and secured the first major objective of the war. This led to a road march that ended with the battalion occupying Baghdad and seizing the presidential palace in northern Baghdad on the Tigris River. Throughout this movement, Jeremy and the counter-mechanized platoon provided navigation and lead security for the battalion.While in the Marine Corps, God was working in Jeremy's life to turn his heart toward full-time ministry. Just one month after returning from Iraq, Jeremy became a staff member of his home church at Coastline Baptist in Oceanside, CA. Here he gained ministry experience that would equip him for the further leading of God. In his role as an Assistant Pastor, he counseled and mentored many couples and individuals while also maintaining other church responsibilities. It was a great privilege for him to be able to serve in this capacity so close to Camp Pendleton since most of the people he worked with were either Marines or the family members of Marines.In 2008, Jeremy and his family took on a new responsibility when he became the Senior Pastor, just east of San Francisco Bay at Bay Area Baptist Church in Fremont, CA. In this capacity, he continued to minister to families and individuals in a wide range of areas. After serving in the role of senior pastor for nearly seven years, the door leading to a full-time position with the Mighty Oaks Foundation opened. This move brought together both his ministry experience and military background in a way that allows him to serve and minister to many hurting veterans, service members and their families. Along with his wife Susanne and their four children, Jeremy works to reach the hurting and provide the healing found in Christ.www.jeremystalnecker.com 

"Running back John Levi is about as easy to stop as a 200-pound eel. With his speed, and his shifting, sidestepping style of running, tacklers slide off of him like rain off a slicker." --From the Minneapolis Star, October 1923 In this episode of Deviate, Rolf talks about a 1927 football game between the New York Giants and an all-indigenous Oklahoma team called the Hominy Indians, and how the team's star player, John Levi, was the father of Rolf's junior high gym coach (0:00); John Levi's early years as a football player at Haskell Institute, and Haskell's games against teams like Baylor and Minnesota (5:00); Haskell's game against the Quantico Marines at Yankee Stadium, and how it led to John Levi being offered a baseball contract (10:30); how professional football was different in the 1920s than it is now (14:00); how Osage County, Oklahoma was in the midst of an oil boom in the 1920s (17:30) the specifics of the 1927 New York Giants versus Hominy Indians game (20:30); and how John Levi's legacy was embodied by his son, a U.S. Marine veteran who later became a physical education teacher in Wichita, Kansas (22:30). John Levi, Jr. served as a medic for the First Marine Division during the Korean War. He later taught physical education for several decades at Hadley Junior High School in Wichita, Kansas. Now retired, he lives in Green Valley, Arizona. Sports-related Links: John Levi (Arapaho multi-sport athlete) Hominy Indians (1920s Oklahoma football team) 1927 New York Giants (football team) Playground of the Native Son (2013 film) "They Might be Giants" (article about the Hominy-Giants game) Super Bowl 57 (NFL football championship) Jim Thorpe (Sac and Fox Nation multi-sport athlete) Barry Sanders (NFL running back) Patrick Mahomes (NFL quarterback) 1923 Quantico Marines Devil Dogs (football team) Red Grange (college and NFL running back) Olympics amateurism rules (aristocratic sporting ethos) Harrisburg Senators (minor-league baseball team) History of the National Football League Pottsville Maroons (defunct NFL football team) Kansas City Cowboys (defunct NFL football team) Akron Pros (defunct NFL football team) Buffalo Bisons (defunct NFL football team) Barnstorming (traveling sports exhibitions) John Mosier (NFL tight end) Russ Campbell (NFL tight end) Other notable Links: A personal history of being a football fan (Deviate episode) Haskell Institute (Native American school in Kansas) Carlyle Industrial School (Indian boarding school) Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 Osage County, Oklahoma Killers of the Flower Moon (2023 movie) David Grann (author) Hominy (town in Oklahoma) Fairfax (town in Oklahoma) Growing up racially diverse (Deviate episode) Battle of Inchon (Korean War amphibious invasion) Second Battle of Seoul (Korean War urban battle) Battle of Chosin Reservoir (Korean War winter battle) Band of Brothers (book by Stephen Ambrose) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

“There are certain folks who are just born with what I like to call a worrier DNA. That is who they are, whether they are a protector or a fighter, but it doesn't mean that you're bloodthirsty or that you hope for war”, says today's guest of the Endurance Cartel.   Mike Scotti joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves while still an undergraduate at the University of Miami, Florida. After graduation, Scotti attended the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and served four years on active duty as an artillery officer and platoon commander in the First Marine Division. He was among the first American troops into both Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Fall of 2001 and was deployed to Iraq in early 2003. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” for actions under fire and then was honorably discharged.   But, his fighting days were not over yet, as he found himself struggling to survive his post-war darkness. He found solace in helping others get through their own traumas, and while he was attending NYU Stern, Mike founded the Military Veterans Club. Later on, he was a founding Board of Directors member for the military charity Reserve Aid, which has raised over $5 million and assisted over 4,000 veteran families in need.   In hopes of letting go of the past, he decided that the best thing to do is to openly talk about his experiences. He co-produced and starred in the award-winning documentary Severe Clear, using his personal combat footage to chronicle his time in Iraq, and wrote The Blue Cascade: A Memoir of Life after War.   Join Javier Pineda on this new episode, and listen to Mike's story of surviving the real battle, the one raging inside.     In today's episode:   (01:14) Meet today's guest, Mike Scotti, author, filmmaker, speaker, philanthropist, and U.S. Marine veteran; (02:38) Joining the Marines and getting the sense of belonging to something bigger than himself; (07:09) When 9/11 happened he was among the first American troops in both Pakistan and Afghanistan; that's when he shot the footage that later on was used in Severe Clear- a documentary that explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq; (18:09) There's no place for doubts and fear when you're a Marine- the realities of training for combat and people he would lay down his life for ; (39:25) Finding the right outlet to help him let go of the past, and helping other veterans face their demons and talk about what they've gone through; (48:12) The real endurance test- staying focused when knowing that he was responsible for everyone around him going home alive; (54:51) His father- the man that set the standard in going the extra mile to help others; (01:01:18) Mike's advice- “Look back through your life and understand that sense of perspective, understand the current problems through that lens, and harness the power of discipline”; (01:03:39) Working on releasing a new book and a tv/ streaming series called "Tailspin Finland"; (01:08:53) Are TV shows trying to depict boot camps and endurance training a hoax?   (01:13:18) True family and brotherhood and mottos that marines live by “Esprit de corps” & “Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You”.     Quotes:   “You train how you fight and you learn your lessons very quickly(...) (Marines) train over and over and over again with live fire, with marines who are their brothers and sisters, who they love. (...) That's one of the reasons why the marine corps are absolutely vicious in combat.”   “You're not thinking about politics when you're there. When the bullets are flying, you think about winning the battle which means neutralizing or destroying and killing the enemy shooting at you.”   “A good leader leads from the front, a good leader walks the lines and meets the men, no matter where it is.”   “For me, the will to fight and do all these other things just comes from a love for fellow veterans. It first started with seeing young marines and young soldiers coming back from the war, and there was that little bit of an echo. There's a whole generation of young marines and soldiers who have seen sustained combat that need to talk about it.”   “She died violently. She was at work (...) young, in her 20's, living her life, and somebody flew a plane into her work.(...) I was there to get some payback. People had nothing to do with it but I didn't know that at the time.”   “The movie was my outlet so I didn't blow my brains out, it was my therapy, and I just needed to get it out there.”     Links selected from this episode:   Gen. Jim Mattis- a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 26th US secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. During his 44 years in the Marine Corps, he commanded forces in the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.   Full Metal Jacket- a 1987 war drama film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick.   Special Operations Capable Forces (SOCS)   The Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES)     Follow Mike:   Website Twitter Facebook Wikipedia IMDb   Website- https://www.mikescotti.com/ Twitter- https://mobile.twitter.com/mikescotti Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheBlueCascadeBook/ Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Scotti IMDb- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3390267/   Founder of the NYU Military Veterans Club and of the military charity organization Reserve Aid.     Mike's book: The Blue Cascade: A Memoir of Life after War     Severe Clear - a documentary starring and using footage shot by First Lieutenant Mike Scotti which explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.   Tailspin Finland Trailer- tv/ streaming series Mike's currently working on developing;   Linktr.ee for Tailspin Finland     Follow Javier: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Youtube Join our Patreon and support The Endurance Cartel Podcast

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson welcomes former Maricopa County County Attorney and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rick Romley to discuss his incredible story of overcoming adversity and finding meaning in life. The two also discuss Romley's career and the key challenges he faced, as well as running for office and giving back to the community.  Rick Romley joined the Marine Corps in March of 1968 with the goal of joining for two years to get his G.I. Bill and help finance his college studies. He ended up being shipped to Vietnam with the First Marine Division, where he stayed until 1969. Rick shares what happened during his deployment, culminating in him getting significant injuries to both legs caused by an IED (also known as a booby trap). Rick went through some hard times following the injury, which was labeled as critical. He opens up about being close to giving up, about the moment he believes saved his life, and about how he has been helping and inspiring other veterans. Rick Romley ended up going back to college to get his law degree, all while being a single parent of two young boys and being severely handicapped. Paul talks about Viktor Frankl's story of surviving Auschwitz, his Logotherapy concept, and the three things Frankl deemed to be helpful in finding meaning in life – even during hard times. Rick and Paul discuss how Rick ended up becoming County Attorney in Maricopa County (Arizona), and some of the great challenges he faced during his time there – including being involved in the investigation and prosecution of the deadliest mass shooting in the history of Arizona.  According to Paul, the greatest thing the American Government ever did was empower the individual over itself. Paul and Rick unpack the concept of patriotism. Paul and Rick share their thoughts about doing the right thing when it comes to both one's professional and personal life. Paul asks Rick for his advice for someone who's thinking about running for office.   Mentioned in This Episode: Rick Romley Viktor Frank's Logotherapy theory Viktor Frankl The Waddell Buddhist Temple Shooting Phil Gordon  Mary Rose Wilcox

Jeremy Stalnecker is the CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. The Mighty Oaks Foundation is dedicated to helping America's military warriors and their families who are suffering from the unseen wounds of combat such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).While growing up in San Jacinto, CA, Jeremy's only goal in life was to leave home and join the Marine Corps. This dream was finally realized with an active duty commission in 1999. Following Infantry Officer Course in Quantico, VA, Jeremy was assigned to First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as an infantry platoon commander. Serving first as a rifle platoon commander in a helicopter company and then as the platoon commander of the counter-mechanized platoon, Jeremy learned valuable leadership and communication skills that he continues to use today. In January 2003, Fifth Marines, as a part of the First Marine Division, deployed to Kuwait in support of what would become Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the war began, First Battalion, Fifth Marines was the infantry battalion used to breech the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and secured the first major objective of the war. This led to a road march that ended with the battalion occupying Baghdad and seizing the presidential palace in northern Baghdad on the Tigris River. Throughout this movement, Jeremy and the counter-mechanized platoon provided navigation and lead security for the battalion.Find out more about Jeremy and what he does below:https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/march-or-die/id1517415146 https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/

   August 8, 2022 - In the late summer of 1942, the First Marine Division sought to wrest Guadalcanal from the Japanese Empire. We'll meet one of only two reporters on hand to record the carnage, as the spot in the Pacific earned its nickname, the Island of Death. In this episode, our time machine travels back war zones to meet in intrepid journalist who told soldiers' stories to the folks back home. Our guide on this journey is Ray E. Boomhower, a senior editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press, biographer, and former reporter, who brings us Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam. For more, visit RayBoomhower.Blogspot.com and @RayBoomhower on Twitter. Special thanks to Deborah A. Cohen for submitting a video question for this interview. In the History Author Show archives, you can watch or listen to our conversation about her book Last Call at the Hotel Imperial: The Reporters Who Took on a World at War.

The Mighty Oaks Program  Jeremy Stalnecker pt 2 As many of you know, from some of the conversations I've had on this program, my first love was the United States Army. The love of country; the desire to serve and to protect; the brotherhood and comradery you shared. The missions. The dangers. The highs and lows. The struggles. Everyone was going through it together. Everyone was enduring the same thing. Everyone hated it and still loved it at the same time. For those that served, you know what I'm talking about. For those that did not serve, it is hard for me or anyone else to put into words. Our guest today is a veteran and part of a group that you just need to know about. It is the “Mighty Oaks Foundation” and our guest today is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy was a Marine Corps Infantry Officer with the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as a platoon commander in various positions. In January 2003, his unit was deployed to become part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the war began, his unit was the first to breach the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and they were able to secure the first military objective of the war. Continuing, they road marched forward and ended up in Baghdad and were able to seize control of the Presidential Palace in northern Baghdad on the Tigris River. Throughout this mission, Jeremy and his unit provided navigation and security for the battalion. One month after returning from war, he became the assistant pastor at his church and gained ministry experience that would equip to doing what he is doing now, serving the Lord and furthering his ministerial responsibilities. In 2008, Jeremy took on the role of senior pastor of the Bay Area Baptist Church in Freemont, California. After serving there for seven years, he accepted a full time position with the Mighty Oaks Foundation where he is able to use both, his military background and his ministry experience to help many hurting veterans, service members, their families as well as first responders and their families. The “Mighty Oaks Foundation” is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings and speaking events... You have programs for both men and women. Do you have a program for husband and wife to attend together? Survivors guilt is a very serious emotional problem for many of our veterans. How does “Mighty Oaks” help people to answer that question of “Why them and not me?” How do you help hurting veterans to share their stories? Just the fact of being able to talk with someone can often begin the path for healing? Does your organization offer speakers for Veterans events, churches, conferences and things like that? Is there any cost for a veteran, family member, first responder, etc. for your programs? You also host a podcast, https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ (“March or Die,”) correct?  Tell us about your program? Jeremy, this has been a great interview. I know someone out there listening to us today either needs to get in touch with you or knows someone that needs your services. How can someone get in touch with you, the “Mighty Oaks Foundation,” and apply for your services or have someone come out and speak at an event, etc.? How can someone listen to your podcast? Folks, I have spoken at veterans conferences and I have met many people in what I do that served this nation. Many of the suffer from some form of PTSD, have Traumatic Brain Injuries, have developed severe illnesses, etc. And the services offered by “The Mighty Oaks Foundation” are there to help these folks. Perhaps you know of someone that can use their services. Perhaps you can help them reach someone that can use their services. How? By making a donation to support their work. Every donation matters. Every dollar allows them to continue reaching others that need their...

The Might Oaks Program  Jeremy Stalnecker pt 1 As many of you know, from some of the conversations I've had on this program, my first love was the United States Army. The love of country; the desire to serve and to protect; the brotherhood and comradery you shared. The missions. The dangers. The highs and lows. The struggles. Everyone was going through it together. Everyone was enduring the same thing. Everyone hated it and still loved it at the same time. For those that served, you know what I'm talking about. For those that did not serve, it is hard for me or anyone else to put into words. I left service in 1989 after 12 years. I left the Cavalry, I was a CAV officer, and went into business and somehow found my way into law enforcement – and the rest is history. Amen! Those that have been listening to this program for any length of time knows the story. For those that are new, just keep listening or go the archives and you'll know. The reason I'm bringing this up, especially around the 4th of July holiday, is because each and every man and woman who signed up and served, did so voluntarily. They volunteered to protect this nation and the freedoms we enjoy. Many, many of them who came in after I left service, served their entire careers during conflict. Many served in hazardous areas their entire time in service. Witnessing things that no human being should witness. Participating in action that has left huge, emotional scars that haunt them to this day. Our guest today is a veteran and part of a group that you just need to know about. It is the “Might Oaks Foundation” and our guest today is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy was a Marine Corps Infantry Officer with the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as a platoon commander in various positions. In January 2003, his unit was deployed to become part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the war began, his unit was the first to breach the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and they were able to secure the first military objective of the war. Continuing, they road marched forward and ended up in Baghdad and were able to seize control of the Presidential Palace in northern Baghdad on the Tigris River. Throughout this mission, Jeremy and his unit provided navigation and security for the battalion. One month after returning from war, he became the assistant pastor at his church and gained ministry experience that would equip to doing what he is doing now, serving the Lord and furthering his ministerial responsibilities. In 2008, Jeremy took on the role of senior pastor of the Bay Area Baptist Church in Freemont, California. After serving there for seven years, he accepted a full time position with the Might Oaks Foundation where he is able to use both, his military background and his ministry experience to help many hurting veterans, service members, their families as well as first responders and their families. The “Mighty Oaks Foundation” is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings and speaking events.. Help me welcome to the program, Jeremy Stalnecker! First question, other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Jeremy Stalnecker?” As I was preparing for our interview, I was reading about your career and the mission of protecting the battalion during the major movement, etc. Brother, that was my job in the Cavalry as well. So I can relate to everything you shared about that on your website. Praise God. Your unit was one that breached the berm.  The unit and men that I had served with were part of that “end run” to the rear echelon area and cutting off the supply lines and avenues of retreat. First Cav Division. Praise God. You are the co-founder of the “Mighty Oaks Foundation.”  What brought you to begin this type of organization and how did

In the summer of 1989, a small group of Harley-riding combat vets of the Vietnam War, who were also police officers, banded together to form the Nam Knights. The club was founded in New Jersey by Jack Quigley, now retired undersheriff of the Bergen County Sheriff's Department. Quigley served as a platoon sergeant with the 11th Motor Transport Battalion, First Marine Division. Today, the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club has grown to 69 chapters in 16 states, Washington D.C. and two Canadian provinces with hundreds of members made up of veterans of all eras as well as law enforcement personnel, plus a few special and dedicated ‘patriots.' As Quigley has said, “The club was formed to recapture the brotherhood its founding members shared while serving in Southeast Asia and to help other veterans of all wars who are unable to physically or financially help themselves.” 00:00 Introduction to the show 02:01 Here we go again 03:54 Nam Knights Motorcycle Club 07:33 Time Warp Motorcycle Club 10:25 Hells Angels Canada https://2urbangirls.com/2022-07-authorities-id-biker-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-bellflower/ https://www.wbbjtv.com/2022/07/03/tea-room-that-vintage-motorcycle-club-called-home-closes/ https://www.ospreyobserver.com/2022/07/the-westside-chapter-of-the-nam-knights-motorcycle-club-hosts-opening-of-new-k-9-memorial/ https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/high-profile-hells-angel-shot-outside-his-burnaby-bc-home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

We are joined today with Hampton Sides. Sides is the author of our favorite book on the Korean War: On Desperate Ground which tells the story of one of the most harrowing clashes in American history, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, during which Mao's numerically superior armies surrounded and tried to destroy the First Marine Division in the frozen mountain wilds of North Korea. Sides is best-known for his gripping non-fiction adventure stories set in war or depicting epic expeditions of discovery and exploration. He is the author of the bestselling histories Ghost Soldiers, Blood and Thunder, Hellhound On His Trail, and, most recently, In the Kingdom of Ice, which recounts the heroic polar voyage of the U.S.S. Jeannette during the Gilded Age. We really enjoyed this conversation as Hampton is a wonderful author of American adventure and exploration, always centered around the human stories which arise. We hope you enjoy, we sure did.

Cordell Bennigson, is an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning public and private companies, large and small businesses, for profit and not-for-profit organizations, and military and private sector careers. He is currently a leadership instructor with Echelon Front and an independent coach and advisor for executives and teams.In this conversation, Cordell and I discuss how change is a constant, and leadership is more about building trust and empowering others through the unknown than it is about doing or specific technical expertise.—-Prior to Echelon front Cordell was the CEO of Capco, LLC., a privately held middle-market engineering, design, and manufacturing company serving the Department of Defense, Law Enforcement, and Aerospace customers, and the President and CEO of Durcon Inc. - the world's largest manufacturer of epoxy-resin work surfaces for use in laboratories. The business was acquired by Wilsonart International in 2013.Prior to his work in the private sector, Cordell served for nine years as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He flew AV-8B Harrier jets and achieved the rank of Major. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his work as a Forward-Air Controller planning, coordinating, and conducting the air campaign for the Marine Corps as a member of General Mattis's staff with the First Marine Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Out of high school, Cordell was recruited for crew to the University of California at Berkeley where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and completed the Developing a Leading-Edge Operations Strategy Executive Program at the M.I.T. Sloan School of Business. He was born and raised in Boston, lived and studied in Europe, and has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Central America, and Russia.In addition to serving on the boards of Capco and Durcon, Cordell was a member of the board of Dulce Vida Spirits, was a founding board member of the Austin Regional Manufactures Association, served two terms on the board for the Taylor Economic Development Corporation, and was a member of the Young Presidents Organization.Cordell and his wife Jennifer have been married for twenty-six years. They live in Austin, Texas and have three children, Rylan (21), Cavan (19), and Taya (15). Cavan and Rylan both currently attend the University of Texas at Austin.His top hobby is personal fitness which often takes the form of running, cycling, weight training, yoga, and hiking. He has an interest in the arts and entertainment and is an Associate Producer of an independent film currently in production in Houston, Texas. In the summers, he and his family enjoy escaping the Texas heat to spend time on the lake at their family home in Damariscotta, Maine.Reach out and connect to Cordell at cordellbennigson@gmail.comFind out more at http://www.cordellbennigson.com/Discover more:Interested in coaching services, check out Live for Yourself Consulting and Dr. Benjamin Ritter

About Today's GuestsDr. Tina Atherall brings her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia to PsychArmor. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.As PsychArmor's CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor's pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans.Carole Turner joined PsychArmor in her 29th year as a military spouse, having moved 12 times (so far) and supporting family readiness activities at 2nd Bn, 5th Marines; 3rd Bn, 7th Marines; the Fifth Marine regiment; MCAGCC Twentynine Palms and the First Marine Division. Carole attended the University of Maryland, graduating in 1990 with a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Journalism. Early work experiences include a communications position at a credit union, editor of several trade publications, and art director of a specialty car magazine. In a search for a career better suited to life as a Marine Corps spouse, Carole went back to school and earned a teaching certificate and a Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, from George Mason University in 1997.Carole began volunteering with Hope for the Warriors in 2008 then transitioned to a part-time Public Relations position. Most recently, she spent five years as the Communications Director of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington, VA. She spends as much time as she can with other military spouses, reflected in her volunteer roles including board positions on the JAFOWL (Joint Armed Forces of Washington Luncheon) committee, the Navy Marine Corps Ball Committee, the Desert Leadership Seminar, the Leadership Education Seminar, and multiple local spouse organizations. Carole currently resides aboard Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in Oceanside, CA but remains ready for the next move. Links Mentioned In This EpisodePsychArmor Podcast PageThis 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  

Adrian Robles served in the Marine Corps for 8 years with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, along with an assignment to First Marine Division at their Division Schools as an instructor cadre for Personal Security Detail. Seeing the need for mitigating suicides in the Military, Adrian discharged in 2012 and went to school to become a registered nurse. Currently he is working in psychiatric assessment and treatment. Also, Adrian works for a violence prevention company, Phoenix Training Group, teaching Healthcare workers and social workers on how to mitigate violence, assess assault potential of a person, ethical use of restraints, and consultation. Adrian is currently working towards being a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.  FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN, AND WATCH THE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CRISIS ASSISTANCE Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text: Text HOME to 741741 CONNECT WITH ADRIAN: eMail: psychnurseadrian@gmail.com

In this podcast I speak with my friend Veronika Rose about our shared experiences at our last retreat that we hosted together in Florida, USA.  We dive into the topics of setting intentional spaces, daily rituals and ceremonies that assist healing those affected with PTSD.  We discuss how these techniques help heal trauma in military veterans, and how psychedelic plant medicines in ceremony can help vet create a new narrative.   Want to discuss what you are passionate about on Life As An Observer?  Send me a message on my Instagram page to discuss (ryanbeanyoga).   Veronkia Rose: Veronika Rose is a visionary artist and Marine Corps Veteran from Orlando, Fl.  She deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi freedom as a public affairs and broadcast/print combat journalist with the First Marine Division in Kuwait and Iraq. Upon returning home to the States she was diagnosed with PTSD and thus began her path of self-discovery and deep healing. She began seeking alternative therapies to what the Veteran Administration Hospital provided. Soon after discharge in 2005, she began painting as an active meditation, therapy and spiritual practice.  A former nurse, Veronika became the healing arts director with the non-profit, "Heroes of Freedom," from 2013-16. H.O.F. was a monthly program at the Orlando Veterans Hospital, offering alternative therapeutic classes for veterans with PTSD including; painting, poetry, qigong, and yoga. Meanwhile, she also began a plant medicine path leading her to became a moon dancer, and Chanupa carrier.  In 2016, She met and studied painting with world-famous visionary painters Alex and Allyson Grey. In 2018 at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art, she studied classical oil techniques and figure painting with Oleg Korolov and studied acrylics with Autumn Skye Morrison. She's also a scenic painter and has painted for both Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando Fl. and painted murals during Art Basel Miami. Veronika now travels around the world as a freelance artist teaching classes, painting murals, holding art ceremonies, and organizing retreats for veterans, artists and women. Veronika is the founder of the Visionary Goddess Retreat and Co-founder of Warriors' Awakening Retreat.  She is certified by Bring True to you, as a Addiction Recovery and Psycho-spiritual integration coach, and specializes in Psychedelic integration for veterans and offers psychedelic integration through visionary art workshops.    Veronika Rose Contact Information VeronikaRoseArt.com Email: veronikaroseart@gmail.com     Ryan's Social Links IG: ryanbeanyoga Facebook: Ryan Bean Yoga Insight Timer: Ryan Bean   PATRONS This episode is made possible by patron support.  To support this podcast and content by Ryan Bean and Life As An Observer you can become a financial supporter with a low monthly pledge starting at $2 and up.  These pledges make new content possible and you will earn exclusive rights to patron only content, swags, and information.  https://patron.podbean.com/lifeasanobserver   Thank you Patrons for your support: * scottallenmd *TC UK Worcs * Wesswaney3 * Tiffany Hickson   RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS With RYAN BEAN   DECEMBER Retreat in Southern Utah With Dr. Scott  and Rachel Allen; How to integrate ketamine into your practice, PLUS experiential sessions taking ketamine.  Retreat includes lecture, practice, breath work, cold immersion, nature, mindfulness. Southern Utah Ketamine Assisted Therapy Training Retreat More to Come in 2022

It was just 70 years ago today, August 31, 1951, when the U.S. First Marine Division assaulted Communist positions on the soon to be named Bloody Ridge. Gone were the big battles of maneuver that defined the first year of the Korean War. Now began the outpost battles, to take the high ground, and be king of the hill. And with the Communist armies of North Korea and China now better equipped with artillery, almost matching the UN in gun tubes, massive bombardments made major offensives cost prohibitive. The Battle of Bloody Ridge would last until September 3rd and cost... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/this-day-in-history-august-31st-2021-bloody-ridge/

May the heart be your guide as you rescue your inner child. As we recover, we transform into victors vs victims, heal our minds and psyches. Eventually, we learned that all we need is inside us already. Forrest Lang was raised by his biological mother until he was placed in foster care at 12. Forrest joined the Navy as a hospital corpsman at the age of 18. He served honorably for 5 years during peacetime, after which he attended community college in San Diego studying illustration. In 2003, he reenlisted and was deployed to Iraq, serving as a line corpsman with the First Marine Division. After one combat deployment, Forrest returned to San Diego, where he has been a tattoo artist for the last 16 years. Forrest is the author of Angel Blue, a memoir about recovery from severe mental, spiritual and emotional trauma. He currently resides in La Jolla, California, with his fiancée Kristin and daughter Grace. His Mission - To promote his book, Angel Blue the story of his recovery, to serve as inspiration for those who have experienced physical mental, & sexual trauma.  It is possible to live a great life, full of purpose, connection, and success in love & career regardless of where you came from.Connect with ForrestInstagram - @angelbluebook , Facebook - @angelbluebook, Email - forrest_lang@yahoo.comConnect with Marci·       Website, Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Facebook Group.·       Permission to Heal on YouTube.·       Permission to Land  (memoir) - Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, audiobook -      Permission to Land: Personal Transformation Through WritingPermission to Heal Bookshop - Buy books from the episodes & support independent bookstores. Permission to Heal is a passion of mine.  I need your help to bring more inspirational episodes to the world; please consider becoming a patron through PATREON. This is where your PATREON subscription comes in. You get perks & the contentment knowing you are helping get PTH out to the people who need it.  If you are in danger of domestic abuse, child abuse, and need confidential help & support call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Call 800.799.SAFE (7233). https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/.https://link.chtbl.com/baky06aMSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/PermissiontoHeal)

Episode 38:This week we're continuing Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis.The full book is available online here:https://archive.org/details/WomenRaceClassAngelaDavis Content warnings for this episode as a whole (new CW in bold):Killing of childrenSlaveryPregnancyRapeDeathTortureRacismBloodAnd abuse related to multiple of the above topics. [Part 1]1. THE LEGACY OF SLAVERY: STANDARDS FOR A NEW WOMANHOOD (first half)[Part 2 – This Week]1. THE LEGACY OF SLAVERY: STANDARDS FOR A NEW WOMANHOODSecond half – 01:20Discussion – 28:00 [Part 3]2. THE ANTI-SLAVERY MOVEMENT AND THE BIRTH OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS [Part 4 - 5]3. CLASS AND RACE IN THE EARLY WOMEN'S RIGHTS CAMPAIGN [Part 6]4. RACISM IN THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT [Part 7]5. THE MEANING OF EMANCIPATION ACCORDING TO BLACK WOMEN [Part 8]6. EDUCATION AND LIBERATION: BLACK WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE[Part 9]7. WOMAN SUFFRAGE AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY: THE RISING INFLUENCE OF RACISM [Part 10]8. BLACK WOMEN AND THE CLUB MOVEMENT[Part 11]9. WORKING WOMEN, BLACK WOMEN AND THE HISTORY OF THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT[Part 12 - 13]10. COMMUNIST WOMEN[Part 14 - 15]11. RAPE, RACISM AND THE MYTH OF THE BLACK RAPIST[Part 16 - 17]12. RACISM, BIRTH CONTROL AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS[Part 18-19]13. THE APPROACHING OBSOLESCENCE OF HOUSEWORK: A WORKING-CLASS PERSPECTIVEFootnotes:40) – 01:23Angela Y. Davis, “The Black Woman's Role in the Community of Slaves,”Black Scholar, Vol. Ill, No. 4 (December, 1971). 41) – 03:27Genovese, Roll, Jordan, Roll. See Part II, especially the sections entitled “Husbands and Fathers” and “Wives and Mothers.” 42) – 05:02Ibid., p. 500. 43) – 05:29Ibid. 44) – 06:03Ibid. 45) – 06:36Aptheker, op. cit. See pages 145, 169, 173, 181, 182, 201, 207, 215, 239, 241–242, 251, 259, 277, 281, 287. 46) – 07:06Frederick Douglass, The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (New York: Collier; London: Collier-Macmillan Ltd., 1962). Reprinted from the revised edition of 1892. See especially Chapters 5 and 6. 47) – 07:19Ibid., p. 46. “One of the first circumstances that opened my eyes to the cruelties and wickedness of slavery and its hardening influences upon; my old master was his refusal to interpose his authority to protect and shield a young woman, a cousin of mine, who had been most cruelly abused and beaten by his overseer in Tuckahoe. This overseer, a Mr. Plummer, was, like most of his class, little less than a human brute, and, in addition to his general profligacy and repulsive coarseness, he was a miserable drunkard, a man not fit to have the management of a drove of mules. In one of his moments of drunken madness he committed the outrage which brought the young woman in question down to my old master's for protection.... Her neck and shoulders were covered with scars, newly made, and, not content with marring her neck and shoulders with a cowhide, the cowardly wretch had dealt her a blow on the head with a hickory club, which cut a horrible gash, and left her face literally covered with blood. 48) – 07:29Ibid., pp. 48–49. 49) – 08:23Ibid., p. 52 50) – 09:01Wertheimer, op. cit., pp. 113–114. Gerda Lerner's version of this escape is slightly different: “On Christmas Eve, 1855, six young slaves, availing themselves of a holiday and their master's horses and carriage, left Loudoun Co, Virginia, and traveling day and night through snow and cold, arrived in Columbia two days later. Barnaby Grigby was a twenty-six year old mulatto; his wife, Elizabeth, who had had a different owner than her husband, was twenty-four years old. Her sister, Ann Wood, was engaged to the leader of the group, Frank Wanzer. Ann was twenty-two, good-looking and smart. Frank was trying to escape from a particularly bad master. There were two more young men in the group.” Lerner, op. cit., p. 57. 51) – 09:21Sarah M. Grimke's testimony in Theodore D. Weld, American Slavery As It Is: Testimony of a Thousand Witnesses (New York: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1839). Quoted in Lerner, op. cit., p. 19 52) – 10:05Ibid. 53) – 10:20Aptheker, “The Negro Woman,”p. 11 54) – 11:03Ibid., pp. 11–12 55) – 11:27Aptheker, “Slave Guerilla Warfare,” in To Be Free, p. 11 56) – 11:52Aptheker, American Negro Slave Revolts, p. 259. 57) – 12:05Ibid., p. 280. 58) – 12:30Lerner, op. cit., pp. 32–33: “[In Natchez, Louisiana, there were] two schools taught by colored teachers. One of these was a slave woman who had taught a midnight school for a year. It was opened at eleven or twelve o'clock at night, and closed at two o'clock a.m.... Milla Granson, the teacher, learned to read and write from the children of her indulgent master in her old Kentucky home. Her number of scholars was twelve at a time, and when she had taught these to read and write she dismissed them, and again took her apostolic number and brought them up to the extent of her ability, until she had graduated hundreds. A number of them wrote their own passes and started for Canada.” Quoted from Laura S. Haviland, A Woman's Life-Work, Labors and Experiences (Chicago: Publishing Association of Friends, 1889), pp. 300–301. 59) – 12:40Alex Haley, Roots: The Saga of an American Family (Garden City, New York: Doubleday and Co.,1976). See Chapters 66 and 67. 60) – 13:13Sarah Bradford, Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People (New York: Corinth Books, 1961.Reprinted from the 1886 edition) Ann Petry, Harriet Tubman, Conductor on the Underground Railroad(New York: Pocket Books, 1971. First edition: 1955). 61) – 16:02Arlene Eisen-Bergman, Women in Vietnam (San Francisco: People's Press, 1975), p. 63. 62) – 16:13Ibid., p. 62. “When we went through the villages and searched people, the women would have all their clothes taken off and the men would use their penises to probe them to make sure they didn't have anything hidden anywhere; and this was raping, but it was done as searching.” Quoted from Sgt. Scott Camil, First Marine Division, in VVAW, Winter Soldier Investigation (Boston: Beacon Press, 1972), p. 13.63) – 17:09Ibid., p. 71. Quoted from Winter Soldier Investigation, p. 14. 64) – 18:11Blassingame, op. cit., p. 83. 65) – 18:59Genovese, Roll, Jordan, Roll, p. 415 66) – 19:16Ibid., p. 419. 67) – 20:11Gayl Jones, Corregidora (New York: Random House, 1975) 68) – 20:45Frazier, op. cit., p. 69. 69) – 21:07Ibid., p. 53. 70) – 21:39Ibid., p. 70. 71) – 24:14Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom's Cabin (New York: New American Library, Signet Books, 1968), p. 27. 72) – 25:11Ibid., p. 61. 73) – 25:58Ibid., p. 72.

February 16, 2021 JEREMY STALNECKER, a United States Marine who was assigned to First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as an infantry platoon commander who, in January 2003, deployed to Kuwait in support of what would become “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. He is also an author, former pastor, & co-founder @ Mighty Oaks, who will […]

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Military Monday” Show, which airs every first Monday of the month, features Mike Guardia, a US Army Veteran, and awarding-winning military historian and author. Mike gives an overview of the Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm and discusses the role Twentynine Palms played in the military operation. The Marines first came to Twentynine Palms in 1952. Since then, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has trained thousands of proud Marines, many of whom were deployed during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. On March 21, 2003, the First Marine Division crossed from Kuwait and began Operation Iraqi Freedom. Gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms is a desert destination and art community. Known as the Oasis of Murals, the city is home to over 60 pieces of public art. The recently resorted mural “Desert Storm Homecoming and Victory Parade” by Chuck Caplinger shares the story of when the troops came home from the Persian Gulf in 1991. More than 40,000 people crowded into the city for "The Mother of All Victory Parades." The mural “Operation Iraqi Freedom” by Don Gray is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces, especially the Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms.  Featured music is “Ocotillo” from the “Perfume of Creosote” album by Michael and Spider. 

28NOV1950: Serving as a rifleman with the First Marine Division in Korea, Pvt Hector Cafferata found himself facing the brunt of a Chinese attack at the Chosin Reservoir. Early in the fight, his entire fire team became casualties, leaving Cafferata to fend off the waves of enemy attackers on his own. Holding the line, Cafferata ran up and down the perimeter, under intense enemy fire lobbing grenades and firing his rifle into the attackers. Bounding across the hillside to distract enemy machine gunners, Cafferata killed at least 15 attackers and wounded many more, forcing the first wave to withdraw. At this point, reinforcements arrived at his position. Despite fighting without his boots or coat in the below zero temperatures, Cafferata used his entrenching tool to bat back enemy grenades as they entered his fighting position. Eventually, one landed a short distance away but near some wounded Marines. Without hesitation, Cafferata ran to the grenade, picked it up and threw it away, saving the lives of the men around him. The grenade detonated in the air and seriously wounded him in the arm and hand. Refusing evacuation, Cafferata continued to fight until he was struck by a snipers bullet and forced to receive medical attention. Pvt Hector Cafferata would survive the war and in 1952 was awarded the Medal of Honor for valiantly holding the line during this, the opening phase of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir.

Robertson, 90, founded the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) in 1960. The network began by broadcasting on a part-time basis out of a UHF station in Portsmouth, Va. Today, CBN is a media powerhouse, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va. It delivers original programming in 70 languages to approximately 200 countries. The network features “The 700 Club,” a magazine-style show that’s one of the longest-running television seriesin the United States. It reaches an average of a million viewers each day. Robertson makes weekly appearances on the show and offers commentary about headline news items of the day. In addition to starting CBN, Robertson launched the Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation, an international nonprofit relief and development organization. He also started International Family Entertainment Inc., Regent University, as well the American Center for Law and Justice. And, in 1989, a year after he ended his campaign for the 1988 Republican party presidential nomination, he created the Christian Coalition, a political organization that advances conservative issues. He headed that group until 2002. In 2007, Robertson stepped down from his day-to-day management role at CBN, as his son Gordon assumed a more prominent position there. The elder Robertson, however, continued his involvement with “The 700 Club.” Born in Lexington, Va., Robertson is a graduate (magna cum laude) of his hometown Washington and Lee University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve while in college andlater served as assistant adjutant of the First Marine Division in Korea. He was named a first lieutenant when he returned home. Robertson next earned a law degree at Yale University Law School in 1955, and four years later, a graduate divinity degree at the New York Theological Seminary. He has authored 19 books. Three have, or are set to, come out this year. They include: • “True Faith: Embracing Adversity to Live in God’s Light,”   • “Ten Laws for Success: Keys to Win in Work, Family, and Finance,” and   • “I Have Walked With the Living God.”   Politics always held a special calling for Robertson. His father, A. Willis Robertson, had a 34-year career as a U.S. congressman and senator from Virginia. The family’s ancestry includes Benjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and governor of Virginia. Harrison’s son, William Henry Harrison,and great-grandson, Benjamin Harrison, both became U.S. presidents. Pat Robertson and his wife Dede Robertson have four children, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.They reside in Virginia Beach.    

Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Mac McWilliams, Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, as our guest for episode two. Mac grew up in West Texas and joined the Marine Corps at age seventeen. Following Marine Corps training, he was assigned to the First Marine Division, joining them in the Pacific after the Guadalcanal Campaign. Mac saw his first combat in New Gloucester as part of ‘Operation Cartwheel,’ codename for the campaigns in Eastern New Guinea and New Britain. Next, Mac fought and was wounded in the Battle of Peleliu, which was the most intense combat he experienced. Finally, Mac and his fellow Marines fought in the Battle of Okinawa (another brutal campaign), before the Japanese eventually surrendered. Years later, Mac wrote a book, ‘Never Too Old to Cry,’ by D.G. McWilliams. The book follows 6 Marines, as they grow up together and fight through the war. Episode 2B focuses on Mac's combat in Peleliu and Okinawa, Mac's injury, losing one of his best friends, the end of the war, and finally his return home. During his World War II service, Mac was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and numerous other awards. It is a true honor to welcome Mac as our guest for Walk Among Heroes, episode 2.A special ‘thank you’ to sound engineer Shreyas Ganesh.

In this episode, I sit with Raymond Lott, better known as the Marine Rapper. If you don’t follow him on social media, you should. This guy is driven, and I wanted to bring him on board to talk about his time in the Marine Corps and his journey to becoming the Marine Rapper. He served with the First Marine Division as a Combat Correspondent and was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. What I respect most about this Marine is his dedication to other veterans. He created Ninja Punch Music and used his platform to promote active duty and military veteran artists through various music and video projects. Visit this motivator here:   Website: https://themilitarymusician.com/ Instagram: @themarinerapper Facebook: @themarinerapper Twitter: @themarinerapper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYZnxoe44MeDtcJY4zSglCA iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/star-spangled-banger-single/1161998870 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20js0lxMsFUHEwlmWTGqpL

Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Mac McWilliams, Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, as our guest for episode two. Mac grew up in West Texas and joined the Marine Corps at age seventeen. Following Marine Corps training, he was assigned to the First Marine Division, joining them in the Pacific following the Guadalcanal Campaign. Mac saw his first combat in New Gloucester and Talasea, as part of ‘Operation Cartwheel,’ codename for the campaigns in Eastern New Guinea and New Britain. Next, Mac fought and was wounded in the Battle of Peleliu, which was the most intense combat he experienced. Finally, Mac and his fellow Marines, participated in the Battle of Okinawa, before the Japanese eventually surrendered. Years later, Mac wrote a book, ‘Never Too Old to Cry,’ by D.G. McWilliams. The book follows 6 Marines, as they grow up together and fight through the war. Episode 2A focuses on Mac’s childhood and upbringing during the Great Depression, joining the Marine Corps, deploying, and his first combat campaign in New Britain.During his World War II service, Mac was awarded the Silver Star, a Purple Heart, and numerous other awards. It is a true honor to welcome Mac as our guest for Walk Among Heroes, episode 2.A special ‘thank you’ to sound engineer Shreyas Ganesh.

Our guest today is time trial and track cycling specialist Kyle Pitman and Paralympic 2021 athlete.  More on his story in a minute.  Also in today's show: What's new in the 303 including a new KOM on a stretch that all the pros ride in Boulder "36 to Ward" Endurance News including a PTO announcement about the Challenge Daytona prize purse Video of the Week - yes we have two again this week   Sponsor UCAN: UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®, which has helped thousands of athletes eliminate GI distress and prevent the bonk. Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly!   Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/ UCAN Bundles - always on sale at up to 20% off - https://ucan.co/product-category/bundles/ UCAN Protein - Cocoa, Cookies and Cream and Cocoa Energy - 20% off using UCANPROTEIN   Interview with Kyle Pitman: Kyle competed as an NCAA varsity athlete rowing for the United States Naval Academy. After graduating from Navy, Kyle was commissioned as an officer in the Marine Corps. During his two tours in Iraq, he suffered multiple stress fractures in his feet, carrying weapons, heavy packs, and jumping off of moving vehicles. Like a true Marine, he toughed it out so he could stay with the men and women of the First Marine Division. After several years of dealing with issues in his feet, he eventually began to notice significant pain in his hips. The orthopedist who first examined him had to double check his identity because he was certain he was looking at an Xray of a 75- year-old. In early 2010 while an instructor at the Naval Academy and racing for ABRT, Kyle and some fellow military cyclists  decided to found 4Mil, a non-profit with the goal of breaking the Race Across America record while raising money to support wounded Veterans.  After a consultation with a classification specialist, Kyle felt confident enough to sign up for Paracycling Road National Championships in Augusta, GA in 2018, where he was officially evaluated by USOPC classifiers. He received his provisional C5 classification and was allowed to race. A second classification at Paracycling Track National Championships in December 2018 made his classification permanent. Selection to Team USA would fulfill a lifelong dream to represent the United States in a different way. The opportunity to push myself and compete in that arena against the best in the world is incredible.    Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Thanks to iKOR Labs for helping sponsor today's show.  iKOR Performance is a clean, natural source of hemp-based CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training and promote fast recovery. Don't let your competition out recover you!  Save 25% on all products right now.  Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.   What's New in the 303: When the Hometown Boy Becomes the Hometown MAN! Sam Long's previous best for 36 to Ward was a 1:02:56 (no idea how long ago).  The previous KOM was held by Paul Hartner with a time of 55:11.  Sam Long announces he's going for the KOM and does a sponsor give away for Iced chains, a cassette and a headband for the best guesses at what his time will be.  I guessed 55:05 or something like that.  He takes the 36 to Ward KOM in 53:11 breaking the previous KOM of 55:11 by 2 minutes!  WTF!  He even changed his hometown on Instagram to Ward.   KOM Wish List for Sam Long Lookout Mountain Flagstaff or Superflag Sunshine Canyon Deer Creek / High Grade Pikes Peak Mountain Evans Squaw Pass Independence Pass St Vrain Canyon   John Denver and Road Bikes. The Rodney Dangerfield’s of both Deserve Respect. And Here is Why. Now to the Road Bike; is it destined to follow a John Denver cassette tape into obscurity? Become a legend it wasn’t? Now, throw in a million new Front Range residents, stoned, texting cousin Vinny in Newark on a shoulder-less road system built after WWII and what could possibly go wrong?   Endurance News: CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA, USA TRIATHLON AND THE PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION TO PARTNER AT ICONIC CHALLENGEDAYTONA RACE IN DECEMBER USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA to be part of its iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA race at Daytona International Speedway on December 4th, 5th and 6th.  The three-day triathlon festival will attract athletes from around the world to compete at the “World Center of Racing ®” and will feature an array of different events, including age-grouper sprint and middle-distance events, junior challenges, a Pro-Am relay and will culminate with a PTO Middle Distance World Championship Race with a $1,000,000 prize purse for the world’s top professional triathletes.   https://303cycling.com/crosswalks-and-bikes-dont-assume-anything-avoid-them-in-most-cases/ Being in a crosswalk on a bike is not a very safe place to be. Mitch Westall has had a bit of a nightmare after being hit in one and has learned a lot about the rules of a crosswalk. Bottom line, don’t assume anything. On July 16th, 2019, while riding my bicycle over the crosswalk onto the Lone Tree C‐470 trail, I was hit by a car: a direct impact to my rear wheel. The driver had stopped with the front of her car in the middle of the crosswalk for eight seconds, before I cautiously rode in front of the car. I was slowly proceeding forward when the driver pulled forward and hit me. After being hit, the driver stopped, and I asked her why she hit me. The 68 year‐old driver responded that she had never seen me and was coming back from lunch. I called the police and awaited their help. Their response was to issue me a ticket and to wish the driver a safe passage home. A cyclist has absolutely no legal right to rise in a crosswalk; in essence, the oblivious driver had every right in the world to hit me.   Video of the Week: 303 Garage Talk #6: Pete Piccolo  OPTIMIZE Total Body Home Workout with Personal Trainer Chris Kim   Upcoming Interviews: Pro triathlete, Colin Laughery is going to join us and give us a real transparent look at his life, being a pro, a husband and dad of two.   Chris Anthony perhaps most known for being a professional skier in the Warren Miller movies is joining us to talk about a host of topics including Colorado Classic, his connection to the 10th Mountain Division, Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project and of course, skiing.   Closing: Please support our sponsors. We really think these are amazing products.  Check them out at  https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors. Be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @milehighendurancepodcast. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Our guest today is time trial and track cycling specialist Kyle Pitman and Paralympic 2021 athlete.  More on his story in a minute.  Also in today's show: What's new in the 303 including a new KOM on a stretch that all the pros ride in Boulder "36 to Ward" Endurance News including a PTO announcement about the Challenge Daytona prize purse Video of the Week - yes we have two again this week   Sponsor UCAN: UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®, which has helped thousands of athletes eliminate GI distress and prevent the bonk. Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly!   Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/ UCAN Bundles - always on sale at up to 20% off - https://ucan.co/product-category/bundles/ UCAN Protein - Cocoa, Cookies and Cream and Cocoa Energy - 20% off using UCANPROTEIN   Interview with Kyle Pitman: Kyle competed as an NCAA varsity athlete rowing for the United States Naval Academy. After graduating from Navy, Kyle was commissioned as an officer in the Marine Corps. During his two tours in Iraq, he suffered multiple stress fractures in his feet, carrying weapons, heavy packs, and jumping off of moving vehicles. Like a true Marine, he toughed it out so he could stay with the men and women of the First Marine Division. After several years of dealing with issues in his feet, he eventually began to notice significant pain in his hips. The orthopedist who first examined him had to double check his identity because he was certain he was looking at an Xray of a 75- year-old. In early 2010 while an instructor at the Naval Academy and racing for ABRT, Kyle and some fellow military cyclists  decided to found 4Mil, a non-profit with the goal of breaking the Race Across America record while raising money to support wounded Veterans.  After a consultation with a classification specialist, Kyle felt confident enough to sign up for Paracycling Road National Championships in Augusta, GA in 2018, where he was officially evaluated by USOPC classifiers. He received his provisional C5 classification and was allowed to race. A second classification at Paracycling Track National Championships in December 2018 made his classification permanent. Selection to Team USA would fulfill a lifelong dream to represent the United States in a different way. The opportunity to push myself and compete in that arena against the best in the world is incredible.    Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Thanks to iKOR Labs for helping sponsor today's show.  iKOR Performance is a clean, natural source of hemp-based CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training and promote fast recovery. Don't let your competition out recover you!  Save 25% on all products right now.  Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.   What's New in the 303: When the Hometown Boy Becomes the Hometown MAN! Sam Long's previous best for 36 to Ward was a 1:02:56 (no idea how long ago).  The previous KOM was held by Paul Hartner with a time of 55:11.  Sam Long announces he's going for the KOM and does a sponsor give away for Iced chains, a cassette and a headband for the best guesses at what his time will be.  I guessed 55:05 or something like that.  He takes the 36 to Ward KOM in 53:11 breaking the previous KOM of 55:11 by 2 minutes!  WTF!  He even changed his hometown on Instagram to Ward.   KOM Wish List for Sam Long Lookout Mountain Flagstaff or Superflag Sunshine Canyon Deer Creek / High Grade Pikes Peak Mountain Evans Squaw Pass Independence Pass St Vrain Canyon   John Denver and Road Bikes. The Rodney Dangerfield’s of both Deserve Respect. And Here is Why. Now to the Road Bike; is it destined to follow a John Denver cassette tape into obscurity? Become a legend it wasn’t? Now, throw in a million new Front Range residents, stoned, texting cousin Vinny in Newark on a shoulder-less road system built after WWII and what could possibly go wrong?   Endurance News: CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA, USA TRIATHLON AND THE PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION TO PARTNER AT ICONIC CHALLENGEDAYTONA RACE IN DECEMBER USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA to be part of its iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA race at Daytona International Speedway on December 4th, 5th and 6th.  The three-day triathlon festival will attract athletes from around the world to compete at the “World Center of Racing ®” and will feature an array of different events, including age-grouper sprint and middle-distance events, junior challenges, a Pro-Am relay and will culminate with a PTO Middle Distance World Championship Race with a $1,000,000 prize purse for the world’s top professional triathletes.   https://303cycling.com/crosswalks-and-bikes-dont-assume-anything-avoid-them-in-most-cases/ Being in a crosswalk on a bike is not a very safe place to be. Mitch Westall has had a bit of a nightmare after being hit in one and has learned a lot about the rules of a crosswalk. Bottom line, don’t assume anything. On July 16th, 2019, while riding my bicycle over the crosswalk onto the Lone Tree C‐470 trail, I was hit by a car: a direct impact to my rear wheel. The driver had stopped with the front of her car in the middle of the crosswalk for eight seconds, before I cautiously rode in front of the car. I was slowly proceeding forward when the driver pulled forward and hit me. After being hit, the driver stopped, and I asked her why she hit me. The 68 year‐old driver responded that she had never seen me and was coming back from lunch. I called the police and awaited their help. Their response was to issue me a ticket and to wish the driver a safe passage home. A cyclist has absolutely no legal right to rise in a crosswalk; in essence, the oblivious driver had every right in the world to hit me.   Video of the Week: 303 Garage Talk #6: Pete Piccolo  OPTIMIZE Total Body Home Workout with Personal Trainer Chris Kim   Upcoming Interviews: Pro triathlete, Colin Laughery is going to join us and give us a real transparent look at his life, being a pro, a husband and dad of two.   Chris Anthony perhaps most known for being a professional skier in the Warren Miller movies is joining us to talk about a host of topics including Colorado Classic, his connection to the 10th Mountain Division, Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project and of course, skiing.   Closing: Please support our sponsors. We really think these are amazing products.  Check them out at  https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors. Be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @milehighendurancepodcast. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

On October 15, 1950, General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of UN troops in Korea, convinced President Harry Truman that the Communist forces of Kim Il-sung would be utterly defeated by Thanksgiving. The Chinese, he said with near certainty, would not intervene in the war.As he was speaking, 300,000 Red Chinese soldiers began secretly crossing the Manchurian border. Led by some 20,000 men of the First Marine Division, the Americans moved deep into the snowy mountains of North Korea, toward the trap Mao had set for the vainglorious MacArthur along the frozen shores of the Chosin Reservoir. What followed was one of the most heroic--and harrowing--operations in American military history, and one of the classic battles of all time. Faced with probable annihilation, and temperatures plunging to 20 degrees below zero, the surrounded, and hugely outnumbered, Marines fought through the enemy forces with ferocity, ingenuity, and nearly unimaginable courage as they marched their way to the sea.Today I'm speaking with Hampton Sides, author of the account  On Desperate Ground a soldier's eye view of this conflict that chronicle of the extraordinary feats of heroism performed by the beleaguered Marines, who were called upon to do the impossible in some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth.

BILL WEDEKIND, VIETNAM VETERAN - Bill served with the United States Marines, Bravo Company, reconnaissance battalion, First Marine Division during Vietnam. Two weeks before his 19th birthday Bill was severely wounded in an explosion which cost him both hands and eyes. He also suffered a severe head wound. Today Bill speaks in schools and encourages students to use what they have. Personally, Bill is a great friend and inspiration to my life and work. If you would like to learn more about this historic project and help assure these stories continue for future generations please consider donating to the Lest They Be Forgotten Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/lest-they-be-forgotten Thank you for your help and support. PLEASE visit our HONOR STORE: https://lcappetto.wixsite.com/honorstore OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://larrycappetto.com Please check out my other Podcast, “Walking With God - God Talk.” https://anchor.fm/godtalk PLEASE check out my son, Timothy Cappetto's PODCAST, LATE NIGHT SURFING!! https://anchor.fm/latenightsurfing EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicesofhistory/support

The celebrated 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, winner of eight Emmy Awards, was based on two classic books about the War in the Pacific, Helmet for My Pillow and With The Old Breed. Audible Studios, in partnership with Playtone, the production company co-owned by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and creator of the award-winning HBO series Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific, as well as the HBO movie Game Change, has created new recordings of these memoirs, narrated by the stars of the miniseries. James Badge Dale (who portrayed Robert Leckie) and Joseph Mazello (who played Eugene Sledge) bring all the passion and emotion of their riveting television performances to these new audio productions.With the Old Breed is a modern classic of military history AND has been called "one of the most important personal accounts of war that I have ever read," by distinguished historian John Keegan. Author E. B. Sledge served with the First Marine Division during World War II, and his first-hand narrative is unsurpassed in its sincerity. Sledge's experience shows in this fascinating account of two of the most harrowing and pivotal island battles of the Pacific theater.On Peleliu and Okinawa, the action was extremely fierce. Amidst oppressive heat and over land obliterated by artillery shells, the combat raged ferociously. Casualties were extreme on both sides, and by the time the Americans had broken through at Okinawa, more than 62,000 Japanese soldiers were dead. Against military policy, Sledge scribbled notes and jammed them into his copy of the New Testament. Those notes form the backbone of what Navy Times said "has been called the best World War II memoir of an enlisted man."BONUS AUDIO: Tom Hanks, one of the executive producers, has written and narrated an original introduction to With the Old Breed where he describes his appreciation for the book's author, the narrators, and the soldiers who had fought in the cauldron of the Pacific Theater during World War II.

The celebrated 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, winner of eight Emmy Awards, was based on two classic books about the War in the Pacific, Helmet for My Pillow and With The Old Breed. Audible Studios, in partnership with Playtone, the production company co-owned by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and creator of the award-winning HBO series Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific, as well as the HBO movie Game Change, has created new recordings of these memoirs, narrated by the stars of the miniseries. James Badge Dale (who portrayed Robert Leckie) and Joseph Mazello (who played Eugene Sledge) bring all the passion and emotion of their riveting television performances to these new audio productions.With the Old Breed is a modern classic of military history AND has been called "one of the most important personal accounts of war that I have ever read," by distinguished historian John Keegan. Author E. B. Sledge served with the First Marine Division during World War II, and his first-hand narrative is unsurpassed in its sincerity. Sledge's experience shows in this fascinating account of two of the most harrowing and pivotal island battles of the Pacific theater.On Peleliu and Okinawa, the action was extremely fierce. Amidst oppressive heat and over land obliterated by artillery shells, the combat raged ferociously. Casualties were extreme on both sides, and by the time the Americans had broken through at Okinawa, more than 62,000 Japanese soldiers were dead. Against military policy, Sledge scribbled notes and jammed them into his copy of the New Testament. Those notes form the backbone of what Navy Times said "has been called the best World War II memoir of an enlisted man."BONUS AUDIO: Tom Hanks, one of the executive producers, has written and narrated an original introduction to With the Old Breed where he describes his appreciation for the book's author, the narrators, and the soldiers who had fought in the cauldron of the Pacific Theater during World War II.

During the battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, the First Marine Division seemed doomed. Surrounded, outnumbered, outgunned and running dangerously low on ammunition, the Marines called for an airdrop of ammo only to receive... pallets of tootsie rolls. Over the next two bloody, violent weeks these tiny candies turned out be much more useful than anyone could have predicted -- tune in to learn why some Marines credit their survival to this oft-maligned, strange piece of candy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Monetary Reform with monetary experts Dick Distlehorst and Robert Poteat, both are senior advisors to the American Monetary Institute which just held its 6th Annual AMI Monetary Reform Conference in Chicago.Dick Distlehorst, is in his 90th year, his wife passed away six years ago. He was with the First Marine Division on Guadalcanal in the South Pacific during World War II. He first learned about our problematic, to say the least, monetary system in 1958 and has studied it and fought against it since that time. He has held meetings locally for over 10 years, and he spoke to the conference via video and gave a very powerful, inspiring speech and made suggestions to all of us on how to pressure Congress and educate our friends about money.Robert Poteat has been studying and working on monetary reform since 1981. His education was electrical engineering. He worked in radio and television broadcasting, manufacturing, and elevator construction. Since his retirement, he has been active with Veterans for Peace as past president and media producer for VfP Chapter 109 in Olympia, WA. Representative Dennis Kucinich also spoke via video and said that he would be introducing a Monetary Reform bill in Congress in November. My report, entitled Money of, by, for the Corporations or Money of, by, for the People? and my presentation- Strategy for the Monetary Reform Movement, Stephen Zarlenga's opening remarks, and videos of the presentations of Professor Michael Hudson, Professor Yamaguchi, and Professor Steve Keen are posted online, along with a report by Keen at his www.debtdeflation.com website.DownloadNote: The AMI‘s Dick Distelhorst wrote a lengthy rebuttal in the comment section of the von Mises blog article: The Dangers of Monetary Reform. The full rebuttal can be found and read HERE.Source: Progressive Radio NetworkAired: 10/07/10 12:00 AMThis podcast is an aggregate of audio files freely available online. Please visit the original source and subscribe to the host website.