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Lt. Col. Tom Williams USMC (Ret.) - Doorsteps of Hell: The Arizona & Tropical Jungles 1969 -1970; The Heart of a Marine Series, Book 1. This is episode 721 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. On 20 December 1944, Tom Williams was born Tom Collins in Savannah, GA. Abandonment by his biological father at the age of six months old, profoundly impacted Tom's early life causing his mother to farm him out to relatives while she worked to make a living for them both.  At the age of six years old, Tom's mother met and married U.S. Air Force Major Carl F. Williams Jr. This fortuitous marriage would bring about a radical change in Tom's life. As a military dependent, he immediately found himself traveling the world, living in foreign lands, learning about Ancient Roman history and archaeology, assimilating a basic conversance in the French, Arabic, and Japanese Languages, as well as being immersed in their respective cultures. After Tom's dad retired, his family moved to the Williams' ancestral homestead established in 1832, in Dooly County Georgia. Yet again, living, working, and learning to manage the family farm would have another major influence on Tom's future interests, especially regarding his love for the agrarian way of life.  From 1964-68 Tom attended North Georgia College (NGC) acquiring a BA degree in history and a minor in psychology and political science. He then attended the Marine Corps' Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Quantico, Va., where he set the Marine Corps' record of 52 seconds for the Obstacle Courses and was the Platoon Honor Man. He then completed The Basic School (TBS) for all newly commissioned Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants, also at Quantico, graduating in the top 10% of his class. Before leaving Quantico, Tom then attended and graduated from High Intensity Language Training (HILT) for Vietnamese.  As an infantry officer, Tom deployed as a 2nd lieutenant to Vietnam in 1969-70 where he commanded an infantry platoon in Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, followed by commanding a reconnaissance platoon as a 1st lieutenant in Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division.  Subsequent to this combat tour, Tom commanded the Shore Party Platoon at the 1st Marine Brigade, followed by commanding the 81mm Mortar Platoon in 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station, Hawaii. Twenty-five months later, on two days' notice, Tom was redeployed back to Vietnam, as a captain, where he served as a school trained aerial observer.  During this second combat deployment, Tom was imbedded with a Vietnamese O-1 Bird Dog squadron flying 183 combat missions from Hue Phu Bai Airfield, during the 1972 Easter Offensive. During his twenty-nine-year career, Tom participated in six amphibious deployments: four Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) and two Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEBs). In 1976 as a school trained Communications Officer, he participated in the Non-Combat Evacuation Operation (NEO) of Beirut, Lebanon. In 1980-83, under secret orders, he was assigned as the regimental operations officer for developing the one-of-a-kind Mechanized Combined-Arms Task Force (MCATF), at Twenty-nine Palms, CA. In 1983-86, he was the Infantry Weapons Officer at Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Washington, DC, responsible for replacing or improving all Marine Corps infantry weapons. From 1986-90, he was the Amphibious Operations Officer for Commander Sixth Fleet's NATO staff, Commander Striking Forces South (CSFS) in Naples, Italy, responsible for coordinating all NATO amphibious training exercises throughout the Mediterranean Sea. That was followed by his participation in the First Gulf War, 1990-91, as a G3 operations officer with I MEF HQ.  His last major active-duty assignment was as the G3 for the first Marine Component HQ to the European Command (EUCOM), in Stuttgart, Germany, 1993-96.  After retiring in 1997, he spent eleven years as a contract mentor and trainer, six years in Saudi Arabia (1998-06) and five years in Afghanistan (2006-12).  Currently, he lives an agrarian life on a 75-acre cattle property, Camelot, located on the Lamington Rain Forest Plateau in southeastern Queensland, Australia. He raises beef cattle, sells free-range eggs, and is a beekeeper, a gardener, and is developing his home into a Bed & Breakfast, while also writing a series of books, Heart of a Marine, in which he shares his Marine Corps experiences and his life's lessons learned. Our focus will be Col. Williams book series Heart of a Marine - Book 1 - Doorsteps of Hell: The Arizona & Tropical Jungles 1969-1970 Incredible book. Amazing conversation. So much to learn. Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: www.heartofamarineseries.com https://www.facebook.com/heartofamarineseries https://www.instagram.com/heartofamarineseries/ info@heartofamarineseries.com Length - 01:10:27

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Ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders—these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home. A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning down innocent Afghan civilians following the ambush. The unit's leader, Major Fred Galvin, was summarily relieved of duty and his unit was booted from the combat zone. They were condemned by everyone, from the Afghan president to American generals. When Fox Company returned to America, Galvin and his captain were the targets of the first Court of Inquiry in the Marines in fifty years. “Fred Galvin is the real deal. His dramatic retelling of his experience as commander of Fox Company reads like a thriller, full of twists and turns, filled with unassuming heroes and deceitful villains.”https://www.commandoshow.com/The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

This week we welcome Maj. Fred Galvin (Ret.), Marine Officer and author of A Few Bad Men.  A Few Bad Men tells the story of Fox Company, a Marine unit ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders—these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home.  A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning down innocent Afghan civilians following the ambush. The unit's leader, Maj. Fred Galvin, was summarily relieved of duty and his unit was booted from the combat zone. They were condemned by everyone, from the Afghan president to American generals. When Fox Company returned to America, Galvin and his captain were the targets of the first Court of Inquiry in the Marines in fifty years.  Maj.  Galvin demonstrated what it means to be a real leader, and fought for the lives and reputations of his Marines.  Strap yourself in for a story fit for Hollywood, but lived by Maj. Galvin and the men of Fox Company.Bulletproof Veteran Podcast is raising money for the HunterSeven Foundation, supporting their mission of researching the impacts of toxic exposure on our countries military.  Helps us by purchasing any of Bulletproof Veteran's apparel, now available at https://amzn.to/3BA3dx9.  All proceeds raised through the end of July will be donated to the HunterSeven Foundation.

In this episode, Tyler and Jose catch up with their fellow 2/8 Brother Court Heyborne. Court completed two combat tours with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines. After his honorable discharge, Court struggled with his transition into civilian life. He had a breakthrough on his final attempt to go through PTSD treatment. Since then, Court has been living a whole life attempting to piece together his past and his future. In this episode, Court opens up in attempting so that others in the shadows needing help know that there is a way out. We thank Court for his openness. About Court Heyborne served with 2/8 as a Machine Gunner. He deployed to Iraq with Fox Company and Afghanistan with Weapons Company. He is a proud father of three sons. Court Served as a Corrections Officer in southern Utah. Graduated from Southern Utah University in Construction Management. Meeting and leading the Construction Management Club was a pivotal moment for Court's life, as leadership was necessary to regain traction in his life. Court Struggled with alcohol and physical health for many years. After the 4th attempt with PTSD treatment, it finally stuck and drastically improved his mental health and physical wellness. As a Superintendent for Layton Construction, managing the new Utah State Prison construction, he recognized the importance of effective communication of expectations. He Found happiness in daily life. In his words, "I want to change the world through conversation. My concept of "squeaky door theory" means a lot to my self-awareness and deeper understanding of appreciating the gifts of every day. I will always maintain an avid golfing life."

On June 19, 1864, a fourteen-month chase culminated in one of the most dramatic naval battles in history. The dreaded Confederate raider Alabama faced the Union warship Kearsarge in an all-or-nothing fight to the death, and the outcome would effectively end the threat of the Confederacy on the high seas. Award-winning and bestselling historians Phil Keith (who was a US Navy Captain) and Tom Clavin share this riveting, mostly untold, story in To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship―and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War (Hanover Square Press). Informed by comprehensive research, extensive photos, maps, and the authors' expertise, the book is a fresh blend of military, naval, and Civil War history. The authors' last book, All Blood Runs Red, was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, and praised by the Christian Science Monitor, Booklist, and more, and the pair are known for gripping yet substantiative narratives. In To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth, Keith and Clavin introduce some of the crucial but historically overlooked Civil War players, including John Winslow, captain of the USS Kearsarge, as well as Raphael Semmes, captain of the CSS Alabama. Readers will sail aboard the Kearsarge as Winslow embarks for Europe with a set of simple orders from the secretary of the navy: "Travel to the uttermost ends of the earth, if necessary, to find and destroy the Alabama." Winslow pursued Semmes in a spectacular fourteen-month chase over international waters, culminating in what would become the climactic sea battle of the Civil War. Today: The Confederate raider currently lies in French territorial waters and is the focus of a transcontinental salvage effort to raise funds for dives at the site, the recovery of artifacts, and more historical research. While parts of it have been brought up, most of the ship still lies on the ocean floor. Most Civil War narratives focus on the battles fought on land, but To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth is a riveting, deep dive into the greatest sea battle of the war. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Phil Keith (1946-2021) was the author of six books, including Blackhorse Riders, which won the 2012 award from USA Book News for Best Military Non-Fiction, was a finalist for the 2013 Colby Award, and earned a 2013 silver medal from Military Writers Society of America. He held a degree in history from Harvard and was a former Navy aviator. During three tours in Vietnam, he served with distinction and was awarded, among other decorations, the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Commendation Medal. Tom Clavin is the author of eighteen nonfiction books and has worked as a newspaper editor, magazine writer, TV and radio commentator, and reporter for The New York Times covering a variety of topics. His two most recent books, Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier (with Bob Drury) and Lightning Down: A World War II Story of Survival, were national bestsellers. Other bestselling titles include Dodge City, The Heart of Everything That Is, Tombstone, and The Last Stand of Fox Company. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Frankie's Guests are Dr. David Bissonnette, author of the new book, "Insatiable: A Nation's Unappeasable Hunger" and Thomas Clavin author of To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship―and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil WarDr. David Bissonnette is an Associate Professor of Nutrition with a Doctorate in Nutritional Science as well as a Registered Dietician specializing in obesity research. He has given talks at national and international conferences on nutrition and obesity – he more recently presented at the International Conference of Obesity and Chronic Disease, June 2021. https://www.insatiableone.com/Thomas Clavin is the author of eighteen nonfiction books and has worked as a newspaper editor, magazine writer, TV and radio commentator, and reporter for The New York Times covering a variety of topics. His two most recent books, Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier (with Bob Drury) and Lightning Down: A World War II Story of Survival, were national bestsellers. Other bestselling titles include Dodge City, The Heart of Everything That Is, Tombstone, and The Last Stand of Fox Company. His most recent novel is To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship―and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War. https://www.tomclavin.com/....Frankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.com.....

The Vietnam generation paved the way for my generation of warfighters to get help and establish the Veterans Administration as we know it today. Some of the men from this generation chronicled their war exploits and published them for the rest of the world to know what happened there. This is/was more important than you can imagine. Without written testimony and first-hand accounts from the ground, we as a people, could never properly learn from it. One of the more detailed books on the Vietnam conflict is called Battlelines. It was written by LtCol. David B. Brown USMC (retired) and his lovely daughter Tiffany Brown Holmes. LtCol. Brown earned a Silver Star medal for Gallantry in combat. He was a Company Commander in Vietnam, who took over command of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, shortly after they cleared Hue City. Following his time in Vietnam, first as an advisor and then as the Fox Company Commander, Brown had a distinguished career in the Marine Corps. LtCol Brown instructed at the U.S. Naval Academy and headed up the Marine Corps procurement budget. Upon retirement, he was a logistics consultant for both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. He served as the director of the 2nd Marine Division Association, he has published numerous articles in the Marine Corps Gazette, and the Amphibious War Review. He has also authored books on training, automated information systems, and logistics. He remains very active in his local community and is in the process of writing another book.

The Vietnam generation paved the way for my generation of warfighters to get help and establish the Veterans Administration as we know it today. Some of the men from this generation chronicled their war exploits and published them for the rest of the world to know what happened there. This is/was more important than you can imagine. Without written testimony and first-hand accounts from the ground, we as a people, could never properly learn from it. One of the more detailed books on the Vietnam conflict is called Battlelines. It was written by LtCol. David B. Brown USMC (retired) and his lovely daughter Tiffany Brown Holmes. LtCol. Brown earned a Silver Star medal for Gallantry in combat. He was a Company Commander in Vietnam, who took over command of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, shortly after they cleared Hue City. Following his time in Vietnam, first as an advisor and then as the Fox Company Commander, Brown had a distinguished career in the Marine Corps. LtCol Brown instructed at the U.S. Naval Academy and headed up the Marine Corps procurement budget. Upon retirement, he was a logistics consultant for both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. He served as the director of the 2nd Marine Division Association, he has published numerous articles in the Marine Corps Gazette, and the Amphibious War Review. He has also authored books on training, automated information systems, and logistics. He remains very active in his local community and is in the process of writing another book.

The Vietnam generation paved the way for my generation of warfighters to get help and establish the Veterans Administration as we know it today. Some of the men from this generation chronicled their war exploits and published them for the rest of the world to know what happened there. This is/was more important than you can imagine. Without written testimony and first-hand accounts from the ground, we as a people, could never properly learn from it. One of the more detailed books on the Vietnam conflict is called Battlelines. It was written by LtCol. David B. Brown USMC (retired) and his lovely daughter Tiffany Brown Holmes. LtCol. Brown earned a Silver Star medal for Gallantry in combat. He was a Company Commander in Vietnam, who took over command of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, shortly after they cleared Hue City. Following his time in Vietnam, first as an advisor and then as the Fox Company Commander, Brown had a distinguished career in the Marine Corps. LtCol Brown instructed at the U.S. Naval Academy and headed up the Marine Corps procurement budget. Upon retirement, he was a logistics consultant for both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. He served as the director of the 2nd Marine Division Association, he has published numerous articles in the Marine Corps Gazette, and the Amphibious War Review. He has also authored books on training, automated information systems, and logistics. He remains very active in his local community and is in the process of writing another book.

Fred Galvin is a United States Marine Corps Raider that came from the infantry and Recon communities. Galvin was the company commander for Fox Company, 2nd MSOB. Fox was the first MARSOC company to deploy and was falsely accused of murdering Afghan civilians after fighting through an ambush during their 2007 deployment to Afghanistan. Hear more about Fred's career on Ep. 083 where we go into more detail about his background before joining the Marine Raiders. Book link: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Few-Bad-Men/Fred-Galvin-USMC-(Ret-)/9781637584132 Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast?https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and website: www.jcramergraphics.com www.ANGLICOshop.comPodcast Links:YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleSocial Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Reference:117 - Backpack-able radio for tactical use148 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton - Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)9-Line - CAS mission brief formatA&S - Assessment and SelectionAAV - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (Also called Tracks)ABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANG - Air National GuardANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT - Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR - Combat Action RibbonCAS - Close Air SupportCCT - Combat Control TeamCLB - Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC - Command Operations CenterCOP - Combat OutpostCorpsman - Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD - Explosive Ordnance DisposalFAC - Forward Air ControllerFCT - Firepower Control TeamFDC - Fire Direction ControlFET - Female Engagement Team.FSCC - Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.GBU - Guided Bomb Unit GLT - Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.Hesco Barrier - Earthen filled barriers used to make or reinforce outpostsHMMWV - High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED - Improvised Explosive DeviceIOC - Infantry Officer's CourseJDAM - Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC - Joint Terminal Attack ControllerLGTR - LASER Guided Training RoundM-ATV - MRAP All-terrain vehicleMARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations CommandMART - Marines Awaiting Recon TrainingM-ATV - MRAP All Terrain VehicleMCAS - Marine Corps Air StationMCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMCT - Marine Combat TrainingMEB - Marine Expeditionary BrigadeMEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)MSOT - Marine Special Operations TeamMTU - Marksmanship Training UnitOCS - Officer Candidate SchoolOP - Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPB - Patrol BasePGM - Precision Guided MunitionsPID - Positive identificationPLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportPSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RIP - Relief In PlaceRO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)ROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and DriverR&S - Reconnaissance and SurveillanceSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT - Supporting Arms Liaison TeamSERE - Survive, Evade, Resist, EscapeSOCS - Special Operations Capabilities SpecialistSOI - School of InfantrySOTG - Special Operations Training GroupS Shops - S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED - Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceTACP - Tactical Air Control PartyTaco Rice - Greasy food for drunk Marines stationed in OkinawaWater Dogs - Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED - Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

The Vietnam generation paved the way for my generation of warfighters to get help and establish the Veterans Administration as we know it today. Some of the men from this generation chronicled their war exploits and published them for the rest of the world to know what happened there. This is/was more important than you can imagine. Without written testimony and first-hand accounts from the ground, we as a people, could never properly learn from it. One of the more detailed books on the Vietnam conflict is called Battlelines. It was written by LtCol. David B. Brown USMC (retired) and his lovely daughter Tiffany Brown Holmes. LtCol. Brown earned a Silver Star medal for Gallantry in combat. He was a Company Commander in Vietnam, who took over command of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, shortly after they cleared Hue City. Following his time in Vietnam, first as an advisor and then as the Fox Company Commander, Brown had a distinguished career in the Marine Corps. LtCol Brown instructed at the U.S. Naval Academy and headed up the Marine Corps procurement budget. Upon retirement, he was a logistics consultant for both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. He served as the director of the 2nd Marine Division Association, he has published numerous articles in the Marine Corps Gazette, and the Amphibious War Review. He has also authored books on training, automated information systems, and logistics. He remains very active in his local community and is in the process of writing another book.

Join Robert Child for a conversation with author Tom Clavin about his latest book, Lightning Down: A World War II Story of Survival. Tom has received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and National Newspaper Association. Four of his books have been New York Times best sellers: The Heart of Everything That Is, Dodge City, Halsey's Typhoon, and The Last Stand of Fox Company. Purchase this book and help support your local book store at the link below. USA Shop https://bookshop.org/lists/books-from-authors-on-point-of-the-spear-podcast UK Shop https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-from-authors-on-point-of-the-spear --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-child/support

In this episode, we discuss: *Gunner Gilchrist's advice to his past self, Private First Class Gilchrist *What Infantry Training Battalion-East was like when Ryan attended as a student in 2003-2004 *What Ryan's first unit (Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines) was like *Ryan's deployment to Karma, Iraq—what the experience was like and what he learned from it *How Ryan attempted to get his Marines to adopt a population-focused approach to counter-insurgency when he was a squad leader and platoon sergeant *Fox 2/2's operations in Iraq *Ryan's experience as a team leader *What makes a first-rate team leader *What every team leader should be doing intellectually to get better *The challenges of leading your peers *Ryan's first MEU: his expectations and experiences *Ryan's advice on keeping young Marines engaged on a MEU *What Ryan learned from training with the Kenyan army *His experience at Corporals Course and Drill Instructor School *Ryan's response to my calls to change recruit training *The one thing Ryan would change about recruit training and why *Ryan's thoughts on the 4th Phase of recruit training *Ryan's experience at the Infantry Squad Leaders Course *His deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan, as a squad leader with India Company, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines *What lessons he took away from the deployment *Ryan's second deployment to Afghanistan, this time as a platoon sergeant, and what he took away from it *What makes a good platoon sergeant *As a platoon sergeant, what Ryan expected of his squad leaders *Ryan's experiences teaching at the Infantry Small Unit Leaders Course (ISULC) at the School of Infantry-West and how these influenced how he understands and practices maneuver warfare *The challenges associated with running ISULC field exercises *The intellectual shift Ryan experienced teaching at ISULC *Ryan's initial reaction to seeing me (Damien) at ISULC *Why Ryan finds decision-forcing cases (DFCs) so effective *Ryan's favorite DFC and why *Ryan's facilitation of The Hornet's Nest, a DFC that he built for ISULC *Unexpected themes or uses of DFCs *Ryan's experience of having the protagonist of a case in the classroom while he's teaching and his advice to case facilitators interested to employing this technique *Ryan's time as the operations chief for Weapons Company, Third Battalion, 1st Marines, including his deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit *His experience working with Italy's San Marco Marine Brigade *Ryan's time as the tactics chief at Officer Candidate School (OCS) *The one thing Ryan would change about OCS *Ryan's experiences as a student at The Basic School and in the Infantry Weapons Officer Course *Ryan's work on reshaping recruit training at Parris Island and how he's integrated DFCs into The Crucible *The one thing Ryan would change about Marine enlisted professional military education *The one thing he'd changed about how we train Marines *The one thing he'd change about Marine infantry *What maneuver warfare in garrison looks like *Ryan's thoughts on Force Design 2030 and what a war with China might look like for Marine infantry *His reaction to discussed plans to make Marine infantry more like special operations forces *What concerns Ryan the most about the future direction of the Marine Corps *What excites Ryan the most about the future direction of the Marine Corps Links Tribal Leadership by David Logan et al.: https://amzn.to/3niff9y Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card: https://amzn.to/3opXDrw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

Today's guest is Lieutenant Dan Asper, USMC. Lt Dan Asper, a native of Upper Dublin, PA, is a first Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Lt Asper is a motor transport platoon commander and leads a platoon of 35 Marine tactical vehicle operators. Lt. Asper is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in Political Science. Lt Asper also attended Montgomery College Community College for 2 years prior to transferring to Texas A&M.  In our conversation, Lt Asper describes how spending 2 years at home working, coaching for a competitive swim team and focusing on his grades at MCCC was one of the most transformative periods of his life.  I ask Lt Asper how he would compare his local community college to a famous school like Texas A&M. I think his answer may surprise you.  We also discuss what it is like to lead 35 Marines and what the day in the life of a US Marine platoon commander requires. Lt Asper tells us how his childhood conversations with his grandfather, who was a surface warfare officer in the US Navy in the 1950's led to him to serving in the Marine Corp. We also get into the value of surrounding yourself with like-minded people, like Lt Asper did when he entered the ROTC program at Texas A&M and the value of leaving the little bubble of your hometown to get a new and fresh perspective on the world.  We also get into his personal definition of leadership, what historical leader he looks up to and how a leader must synthesize information into timely and actionable items so their team can move forward and accomplish their mission. We also touch on why no matter if you are in the Marine Corp or work a corporate job there is nothing more powerful establishing great relationships and why being a good person, with high character will take you further than any complex strategy or competitive mindset will in the military and in life.   So… Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, please HIT the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON.  We have a bunch of cool interviews, like this one, to come. Enjoy my conversation on with Marine first Lieutenant Dan Asper, motor transport platoon commander stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  And remember… “Life is built, not born…” Mentioned In this Episode: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dannasper/ (Lt. Dan Asper)Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mornings-on-Horseback-audiobook/dp/B004K8013Y/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1633963267&sr=8-1 (Mornings on Horseback (by David McCullough))Book: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Fox-Company-Marines/dp/0802144519 (The Last Stand of Fox Company (by Tom Drury)) 

Jason discusses Ford Motor Company's recent announcements of trims/packages inspired by heritage. Those include: 2022 Ford Ranger with the Splash™ Package, a new color for the 2022 Ford Bronco named Eruption Green Metallic and the new Ice White Edition Appearance Package for the 2022 Mustang family. All American Ford in Old Bridge also has an exciting announcement that they are now authorized dealerships for specialty F-150s: SCA Black Widow and Rocky Ridge . Lastly, Jason discusses other updates and upcoming events.

I am back with round six of reading the comments! I hope to keep this going for a while and if you want to leave a comment that can be read on air (must be a clean comment), you can do so on YouTube, Facebook, or can send an email to talesofhonorpodcast@gmail.com. The Last Stand of Fox Company: https://amzn.to/3i8eEmM A big thank you goes out to this month's show sponsor, Motor City Munitions. Use promo code TALESOFHONOR for 5% off of your online order today! All your firearm related needs with service so fast it can only come from the Motor City: https://www.motorcitymunitions.com/ Thank you all for listening and be sure to check out the latest episode wherever media is listened to!

My next guest on The Richard Robbins Show has been on the New York Times, Business Week, Wall Street Journal and Amazon.com best sellers lists. His book, How to Become a Rainmaker, is one of my all time favorites and taught me to look at business in a whole new light. Jeffrey Fox, founder of Fox & Company, a management consulting firm, has written 11 best-selling business books that have been translated into over thirty languages. His simple, no fluff approach to writing has helped countless entrepreneurs thrive in the business world. “I believe my readers are ambitious and curious,” Jeffrey tells me. “My books are simple. I know big words but I don't use them. You've got to have a voice and my voice is I write the way I think, the way I speak, and I'm always trying to get to the simple of it; always trying to get to the point.” You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/30g84m1

It is believed that only ten men survived the battle of Cushman's Pocket, Iwo Jima. We talk to one of them, Jim Earl, who was part of William Langston's Fox Company on the day he officially died.

In this episode, we discuss: *Adam's experiences with Marine expeditionary units (MEUs), including his thoughts on how to keep Marines engaged and developing as warfighters throughout a MEU deployment *What it was like joining a unit of combat veterans as a new Marine *Adam's first combat deployment: Ramadi, Iraq *What it was like being attached to the Army during the deployment *The disconnect in intensity between Adam's own combat experiences and the combat stories he had heard from more senior Marines in his unit *The highs and lows of a combat deployment *The necessity for trust, up and down the ranks, in Adam's battalion throughout the deployment *What Adam's typical encounters with the enemy looked like and how the enemy chose to fight *Adam's experience at the (now-defunct) Infantry Squad Leader Course in 2007 *Adam's redeployment from the 11th MEU to Afghanistan as part of a security force mission in 2010 *What it was like working with Georgians and Afghans—and dealing with the tensions between the two groups *Adam's experience setting up, training, and leading a mobile assault section for Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, for its 2011 deployment to Afghanistan *The deployment itself and how the enemy in Afghanistan differed from those Adam faced in Iraq *Adam's first firefight in Afghanistan *Adam's involvement as a senior sergeant in helping plan company and battalion-sized operations and the profound learning experiences he had observing “commanders' huddles” *Adam executing his first B-Billet at the School of Infantry-West (SOI-W)—after eight-and-a-half years in the same infantry battalion—and the many things he learned about the Marine Corps, its policies, and training at Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) *How Adam ended up as an instructor at the Infantry Small Unit Leaders Course (ISULC) *The evolution of ISULC at SOI-W *Adam's introduction to Staff Sergeant Neil McCoy *The wide latitude the ISULC staff had in creating the course *The ISULC staff's introduction to me (Damien O'Connell) and DFCs *The truth about Damien's so-called “skinny jeans” *Adam's take on why DFCs are effective teaching tools *How DFCs encourage facilitators to be vulnerable and grow as learners themselves *Adam's favorite DFC *Adam's approach to facilitating DFCs *Adam's advice to young leaders who would like to develop their own DFCs *The benefits and pitfalls of reaching out to people who lived through the events of a DFC *What enlisted education was like when Adam was a young Marine and his thoughts on enlisted education in general *The two things Adam would change about enlisted education and training *The one thing Adam would change about the Marine Corps infantry community *What excites Adam most about the future of the Marine Corps *What worries Adam most about the future of the Marine Corps *The benefits of reflecting on one's experiences and thoughts Links Fangs of the Lone Wolf by Dodge Billingsley: https://www.amazon.com/Fangs-Lone-Wolf-Russian-Chechen-1994-2009/dp/1909384771 Hill 488 by Ray Hildreth: https://www.amazon.com/Hill-488-Ray-Hildreth/dp/0743466438#ace-g9766277718 "Maneuver Warfare: The way forward" by GySgts Neil D. McCoy, Adam D. DuVall, & Joshua L. Larson, & SSgt Luke T. Hudson: https://mca-marines.org/wp-content/uploads/Maneuver-Warfare.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

Minute Marker: ////////////////////////////// Apparel sales will close Monday at noon!!! Go get it now! https://pick.fit/store If you need me to check you out, shoot me an email -> Tom@cfpick.com endorheic ////////////////////////////// Gymnastics Level 1 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) 3 Rounds ME Hold Chin Over Bar ME Hard Ring Rows Rest 1-2:00 b/w sets Level 2 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) 3 Sets ME Strict Pull-ups w/ :03 negative ME Push-ups Rest 1-2:00 b/w sets Level 3 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) 3 Sets of Pull-up 21's 7 Full Strict pull-ups 7 Bottom to half way up 7 Halfway up to chin over bar *On last rep, hold chin over bar for as long as possible. Rest as needed b/w sets This needs to be unbroken. If thats to tall an order - go 4 or 5 on each. ////////////////////////////// Weightlifting Once you hit your 20rm squat/hip thrust proceed directly into the straight arm dumbbell pullover Back Squat (Find 20rm) Starting weight should be in the range of 50-65% of 1rm Each week you will go up 5-10 pounds Normally - you get one shot at this. If you get to 10, and you're thinking you went way to light, rack it and add some weight. If you get to 10 and you think you went way to heavy - you've already gone too far, see how many you can get. We will modify next week. ALT: Hip Thrust (Find 20rm, Tempo 2002) :02 down :00 hold in the bottom :00 back to start :02 Hold before second rep Superset Straight Arm Dumbbell Pull-over (20rm, 2111) Start light, weight doesn't matter so much here - really looking for rib cage expansion ////////////////////////////// Conditioning Metcon (Time) 21-15-9 Deadlifts, 225/155-lb. Calorie Row This is an all out effort. Who is going sub 5? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minute Marker: ////////////////////////////// Weightlifting Push Press (12-10-8-6+RPx3) Welcome to rest pause training We are working the bar up to a heavy 6 (~85%) Starting from the 6: Heavy 6 Rest :15 Max reps at same weight Rest :15 Max reps at same weight Rest :15 Max reps at same weight Only score reps hit during the max rep portions ////////////////////////////// Conditioning Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) EMOM21 M1: 8/6 Echo Bike Cals + ME Power Cleans, 95/65-lb. M2: 10/8 Row Cals + ME Toe to Bar M3: Rest Rx+ 135/95-lb. If you had an RPM gauge on your body, it should be maxed out red today. Only score Cleans and Toes to Bar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minute Marker: ////////////////////////////// Gymnastics Level 1 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) 3 Sets 5 Hard Ring Rows (Hold :03 at chest Lower :03) ME Ring Rows (slightly easier than above) Rest as needed between Hard ring rows means hard. Likely wont be able to get the rings to your chest after 3 reps. Thats ok. I still want you to activley pull for :03 and then lower for :03 No rest b/w exercises Level 2 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) 3 Sets ME Strict chin-ups (Hold :03 chin over bar -  Lower :03) ME Ring Dips or Static Hold Rest as needed b/w sets Level 3 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) Get as far as you can until you can no longer keep up 1-2-3-4-5...... Ring Muscle-up Ring Dip Rest no more than 1:00 between Do 1 RMU and 1 additional Ring Dip Then 2 and 2 - 3 and 3 If you can do 10+ unbroken, start at 4 or 5 ////////////////////////////// Weightlifting Power Snatch (10-8-6-4-2) 5 rounds - 5:00 each 500/425m Row 30 Wallballs, 20/14-lb. 10-8-6-4-2 TnG Power Snatch Recording only the weight hit on the power snatch Must be touch and go! Working up to a heavy 2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minute Marker: ////////////////////////////// Interval Weight Training (IWT) Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) 3 Rounds 8-12 TnG Power Cleans at 70-85% of 5rm 1:30 Max Bar over Burpee Rest 1:00 Rest 2:00 3 Rounds 1:00 ME Front Rack Lunge, heavy 1:30 Max Calorie MOC Rest 1:00 Rest 2:00 AMRAP10 Skill Acquisition (Pick one) Px 10-8-6-4-2 Wall Walks 100-80-60-40-20 Unbroken Single unders Rx 10-8-6-4-2 Strict Handstand Push-ups 50-40-30-20-10 Double Unders Rx+ 50-40-30-20-10 Handstand walk, in feet 100-80-60-40-20 Double unders Cleans: Hold onto that barbell Front Rack Lunges: Pick a weight that is doable for a minute, albeit the last :20 should be awful Score all reps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minute Marker: ////////////////////////////// Gymnastics Level 1 Level 2 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) 3 Sets of Rack Chin 21's 7 Full Rack Chins 7 Bottom to half way up 7 Halfway up to chin over bar *On last rep, hold chin over bar for as long as possible. Rest as needed b/w sets This needs to be unbroken. If thats to tall an order - go 4 or 5 on each. Level 3 Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) Get as far as you can until you can no longer keep up 1-2-3-4-5...... Kipping Pull-up Kipping Chest to bar Bar Muscle-up Rest no more than 1:00 between *If you can do 10+ unbroken, start at 4 or 5 ////////////////////////////// Weightlifting Dirty Bench 30 (Record heaviest set) 10 full extension 10 half extension 10 1" off chest ////////////////////////////// Conditioning Metcon (AMRAP - Reps) Teams of 2 for max reps I go - You go format 4:00 at each station, no rest between Station 1: Echo Bike Cals Station 2: Push-ups Rx+ Banded Station 3 Barbell Sit-ups Station 4 Seated Barbell Press Rx+ 75/55-lb. Station 4 Barbell Curls The only rest you get is when your partner is working ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minute Marker: ////////////////////////////// Team Conditioning Metcon (Time) Teams of 2 100/75 Calorie MOC 100 Thrusters, 65/45-lb. 75/50 Calorie MOC 75 Power Snatches, 95/65-lb. 50/35 Calorie MOC 50 Power Cleans, 135/95-lb. 25/15 Calorie MOC 25 Deadlifts, 225/155-lb. One person working at a time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minute Marker: ////////////////////////////// Hero Workout Bert (Time) For time: 50 burpees 400-m run 100 push-ups 400-m run 150 walking lunges 400-m run 200 squats 400-m run 150 walking lunges 400-m run 100 push-ups 400-m run 50 burpees U.S. Marine Cpl. Albert Gettings, 27, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, died on Jan. 5, 2009, while conducting counter-sniper operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Cpl. Gettings was serving as a team leader with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, at the time of his death. Every quarter, Cpl. Gettings’ fellow Marines in Fox Company complete a special CrossFit workout in his honor as part of the Cpl. Albert P. Gettings Award ceremony. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Palimino; parents, David and Juliet; and sister, Cori. To learn more about Bert click here Scale a 500m row for run if its too cold. Wear a vest if you have one

Chris Baity is a former Marine K-9 handler who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his career in the Marine Corps, he helped pioneer and shape dog handling tactics and training, not just for the Marines, but also joint efforts across the military. As a military working dog handler, he supported ground units throughout combat theaters, including trojan horse operations with sniper teams and door-to-door house clearings. In one instance, Chris and his dog uncovered a weapons cache in a scene eerily similar to one depicted in the book and movie, American Sniper. Chris and his wife Amanda went on to found the hugely successful Semper K-9, a non-profit that rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to be service dogs at no cost for disabled service members. This special initiative has been featured in multiple outlets like People Magazine and the Washington Post. For his work, Chris was named one of the Washingtonians of the Year. Find out more at semperk9.org. Show Notes: 3:57 - In Okinawa during 9/11. 5:00 - Assigned to Henderson Hall, Marine Corps HQS. Helped create the dog program at HQS Marine Corps. 12:10 - Helped create the first joint kennel between Henderson Hall and Fort Myer. 13:15 - Offered slot in first mass K-9 deployments to Iraq. 15:41 - Signed up for Iraq after two cigarettes and a red bull (and without checking with his wife). 16:40 - Trust your dog, watch your dog, train your dog. Make sure your dog knows what he's doing and you guide him. The dog's nose was the spear. 17:40 - The dog's paycheck. 20:10 - The role of the “spotter” in a dog team. 21:06 - “How do I pay my dog without setting of a bomb.” 23:40 - Chris' first mission with Adam Cann, who was the first Marine military working dog handler to die since Vietnam. 25:20 - Chris' first combat experience. 27:38 - First female dog handlers in combat. 28:54 - Dropped off in Korean Village in western Iraq with 2nd Marines, 2nd Battalion, Fox Company. 41:32 - Pushing hard core missions in Ar-Rutbah. 42:33 - First experience on “missions” using interpreters. 44:05 - Attached to sniper teams and trojan horse missions going into enemy territory with snipers. 53:00 - Chris' first real find. 53:56 - First “oh shit” moment. 59:40 - Mentality of you're probably going to die but you're going to save the whole platoon. 1:02:54 - This dog is a gun and K-9 handlers had bounties on their heads. 1:09:38 - I was there for the paycheck and the fun. 1:20:10 - Description of the work at Semper K-9.

Manny J Garza, Gunnery Sergeant, Marines (ret. 21 yrs) joins me on The Rise Again Podcast to talk about his service to the United States of America as a Marine Infantryman.   Growing up in Midland, Texas, Manny Garza decides to join the Marine Corps in 1996 a moment of spontaneity. He joined the Marines as an infantryman. He talks about basic training and the fitness required to be a fit soldier, the ups and downs of training to be a soldier in the nation's elite fighting force.   Manny shares on this podcast the details of battle and the daily hair-raising life on the front lines, defending freedom for Iraq, from the insurgents waging a battle from hell on the citizens of Ramadi and on the young soldiers on the front lines in Ramadi stationed at Combat Outpost.   He served as a Staff Sergeant as a Blackhearts in the Battle of Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 with Fox Company, 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, a team that saw more action than most soldiers in Iraq detailed in the exploits of Sergeant Major Patrick Tracy in the best-selling book, Street Fight In Iraq.   Garza also shares the anticlimactic return home that soldiers face leaving their time in the service. He spends most of his time fishing and living the life he wants on the home front, a place he took an oath to protect and defend against invaders, foreign and domestic.   Links: MJ Garza's Youtube Channel  Email Garza  I  manueljgarza@gmail.com

James Deakyne is a happy husband and proud father to an amazing son. He graduated from Heritage Academy, Mesa in 2013. After graduation, he went on to be the boys’ varsity basketball assistant coach, and the junior varsity head coach for the 2013-2014 school season. In 2014-2015 Coach Deakyne was the boys’ varsity basketball head coach at South Pointe HS, where they won the state championship against powerhouse program Westwind Prep and Coach Deakyne was awarded the Canyon Athletic Association Division III Coach of the Year Award. During this time he also trained and privately coached a number of basketball players from the high school to NCAA Division 1 level. From 2015 to 2019 Coach Deakyne served in the United State Marine Corps. As an infantry rifleman, he served with the Blackhearts of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. There he spent time as a Fire Team Leader, Assistant Rifle Squad Leader, and Team Small Unit Leader Course Instructor. In 2018 Coach Deakyne was promoted as a Non-Commissioned Officer. He did two deployments to South East Asia on the 31st MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit). 2019-2020 - Head Coach at Heritage Academy in Maricopa, AZ - State champion runner ups - Led all of HS basketball in ppg - Broke AZ record for 3PM in a single game (22) - Team comprised of all Sophomores and Freshmen - School's first year in existence james.deak@heritageacademyaz.com @DeakyneJames --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

Gabe was a Platoon Sergeant for 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, Fox Company (3rd PLT), in Now Zad during 2/7’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2008.  In this second interview, Gabe talks about the multiple challenges in coming home after combat, to include losing his leg, experiencing divorce, kicking his addiction to pain killers, and processing through the normal mental and emotional challenges of post-traumatic stress.  He reminds us that maintaining love, empathy and compassion for others is a key part to post-traumatic growth. #warriorsroundtable  #notforgotten  #marines    **Show Notes and Resources** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsroundtable Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQ9BKVj2_o8QSq0HZu8vA iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warriors-roundtable/id1461732654 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I74pq647ewtdrqtnuk53r74slqi Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warriors-roundtable   Veterans Resources: The Truth About PTSD, by Chad M. Robichaux and Jeremy M. Stalnecker  - Paperback: https://mighty-oaks-store.myshopify.com/products/the-truth-about-ptsd - PDF: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mighty-oaks-foundation-the-truth-about-ptsd.original.pdf   Veterans Crisis Line:  Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1; text 838255; or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net Feeling anxious or alone and thinking about suicide are some of the signs that a Veteran may be in crisis. No matter what you are experiencing, there is support for getting your life back on track. A trained responder will answer your call, text, or chat and ask you a few questions. You can decide how much you want to share.    Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com “Have questions about guiding your kids or improving your marriage? Struggling with life’s tough issues?  Focus on the Family has licensed and pastoral counselors to listen and provide initial guidance and resources including an offer to pray with you.  Arrange for a free one-time consultation with a member of our Counseling Department staff by calling 1-855-771-HELP (4357).”   Wings for Warriors: https://wingsforwarriors.org, 888-598-4434 Founded by a 2/7 veteran, Doc Ameen, “Wings for Warriors is a volunteer driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to help ensure that our combat wounded Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans returning home, or transitioning into the realm of their disabilities are getting the adequate healthcare and financial benefits that they deserve.”       Song used: Not Gonna Die by Skillet: https://www.facebook.com/skillet,   https://twitter.com/skilletmusic Orchestral cover at end of podcast by Marc v/d Meulen

SHOW NOTES Books: How to cultivate the patience necessary to weather those numbing periods of inactivity between explosions of hunting action.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW AT www.patreon.com/backcountry Ways to "consume" books, and the pros & cons of each: Traditional paper Tablets Audiobooks Types of books:  How-to resources Factual and fictional  Pure knowledge, & pure entertainment No. 1: Bear Hunting in Alaska, by Tony Russ No. 2: Sheep Hunting in Alaska, by Tony Russ No. 3: Haunted Mesa, by Louis L'Amour No. 4: Alaska Yukon Trophies Won And Lost, by G.O. Young No. 5: Death in the Long Grass, by Peter Hathaway Capstick No. 6: The Last Stand of Fox Company, by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin No. 7: Man-Eaters of Kumaon, by Jim Corbett (Oxford Omnibus) No. 8: The Shooting of Dan McGrew & Other Poems, by Robert Service No. 9: Where the Lion Feeds, by Wilbur Smith No. 10: Horn of the Hunter, by Robert Ruark COMING UP: .338-caliber cartridges, ranging from the .338-06 to the magnum powerhouses.  Enjoy!    

Jeffrey J Fox is the author of 12 books, including the bestseller (and one of my favorite business books) How to Become a Rainmaker which, by the way, he will be giving away 4 free copies of to anyone who tweets or posts on LinkedIn with #thegongsales.   Jeffrey Fox, through his company Fox & Company, consults with top-notch organizations around the world. He is consigliere to CEOs and senior executives. Fox & Company is in the business of helping clients grow revenues and increase gross margins.   Prior to starting Fox & Company, Jeffrey worked in senior positions for high powered consumer and industrial marketing companies like his role for Vice President, Marketing and a Corporate Vice President of Loctite Corp., doing almost $1b in sales. Jeffrey is the winner of Sales & Marketing Management magazine's "Oustanding Marketer Award", and the National Distributors Association award as the nation's "Best Industrial Marketer". He is the subject of a Harvard Business School case study that is rated one of the top 100 case studies and is thought to be the most widely taught marketing case in the world.   Jeffrey graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, where he was a Capitol Area Scholar. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He has served as an elected Trustee of Trinity College, where he has won several alumni awards, including Person of the Year. He served on the Board of Directors of Saint Francis Hospital, one of the top 100 hospitals in the United States.  

Gabe was a Platoon Sergeant for 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, Fox Company (3rd PLT), in Now Zad during 2/7’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2008.  In this interview, Gabe talks about the compressed training leading up to his deployment in 2008, his experiences with his brothers in combat, and the importance of maintaining connected with fellow warriors. #warriorsroundtable  #notforgotten  #marines    **Show Notes and Resources** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsroundtable Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQ9BKVj2_o8QSq0HZu8vA iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warriors-roundtable/id1461732654 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I74pq647ewtdrqtnuk53r74slqi Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warriors-roundtable   Veterans Resources: The Truth About PTSD, by Chad M. Robichaux and Jeremy M. Stalnecker  - Paperback: https://mighty-oaks-store.myshopify.com/products/the-truth-about-ptsd - PDF: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mighty-oaks-foundation-the-truth-about-ptsd.original.pdf   Veterans Crisis Line:  Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1; text 838255; or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net Feeling anxious or alone and thinking about suicide are some of the signs that a Veteran may be in crisis. No matter what you are experiencing, there is support for getting your life back on track. A trained responder will answer your call, text, or chat and ask you a few questions. You can decide how much you want to share.   Wings for Warriors: https://wingsforwarriors.org, 888-598-4434 Founded by a 2/7 veteran, Doc Ameen, “Wings for Warriors is a volunteer driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to help ensure that our combat wounded Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans returning home, or transitioning into the realm of their disabilities are getting the adequate healthcare and financial benefits that they deserve.”   Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com “Have questions about guiding your kids or improving your marriage? Struggling with life’s tough issues?  Focus on the Family has licensed and pastoral counselors to listen and provide initial guidance and resources including an offer to pray with you.  Arrange for a free one-time consultation with a member of our Counseling Department staff by calling 1-855-771-HELP (4357).”     Song used: Not Gonna Die by Skillet: https://www.facebook.com/skillet,   https://twitter.com/skilletmusic Orchestral cover at end of podcast by Marc v/d Meulen

Keith served as a forward observer (FO), calling in indirect fire in support of Marines for Fox Company during 2/7’s deployment to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in 2008. #warriorsroundtable  #notforgotten   **Show Notes and Resources** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsroundtable Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQ9BKVj2_o8QSq0HZu8vA iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warriors-roundtable/id1461732654 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I74pq647ewtdrqtnuk53r74slqi Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warriors-roundtable   ASPIRE: https://www.sandiego.va.gov/locations/aspire_center.asp “The ASPIRE Center is a 40-bed residential treatment facility designed to promote recovery in Veterans, particularly those who returned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The Center provides a safe, comfortable living environment.  Evidence-based, recovery-oriented treatment is provided to eligible male and female Veterans of all ages who desire to once again become fully independent and self-sufficient members of the community.  Based on the individualized treatment plan, the average stay from admission to discharge ranges from 90-180 days.  For questions or additional information, call Dr. Carl Rimmele, ASPIRE Center Director, 855.297.8397.”   Merging Vets and Players (MVP): https://www.vetsandplayers.org/ “MVP coaches our vets and athletes to be PROUD OF THEIR SCARS, and to use what they experienced on the battlefield or football field to EMPOWER them through the transition. We don’t run from mental health challenges, we tackle it as a team.  Too many combat vets and former professional athletes think they are alone, MVP is here to show you’re not alone. Whether it's combat camouflage or a sports jersey, our MVP members help each other find a new identity, — find greatness again — after the uniform comes off.”    Song used: Not Gonna Die by Skillet: https://www.facebook.com/skillet , https://twitter.com/skilletmusic Orchestral cover at end of podcast by Marc v/d Meulen    

This past weekend, I was in Lake Charles, Louisiana for the Cajun Navy's Search & Rescue Games 2019. Here's a quick takeaway: Timely and accurate information (i.e., Intelligence) results in better and faster decisions. More shows and archives on PrepperPodcast.com Join us for more in the Facebook Group ForwardObserver.com

J.J. Konstant was a 2003 graduate of St. Ambrose University, where he was an all-academic conference basketball player and member of the Dean's List. He attended Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in October of 2003. After being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on December 12, 2003, he spent the next 8 months in Quantico, Virginia training to be an Infantry Officer. In September of 2004, he was assigned to the 2nd Battalion of the 3rd Marine Regiment in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. As the Rifle Platoon Commander for Fox Company's Third Platoon, he deployed to eastern Afghanistan in June of 2005. There he led his Marines in conducting operations aimed at disrupting Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and other associated terrorist personnel operations. In September of 2005, he received the Purple Heart from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. In January of 2006, J.J. received The Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device from the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. Both awards were the result of his actions from August 12-19 as part of the now famous “Operation Whalers.” In September of 2006 1st Lt. Konstant deployed as a Mobile Assault Platoon Commander and Joint Terminal Attack Controller to Iraq's Haditha Triad in Al-Anbar Province. There he led his Marines in conducting counterinsurgency operations and was again wounded by two separate roadside bomb attacks. He received his second Purple Heart for wounds received on November 9, 2006. Other military honors J.J. has received include the: Combat Action Ribbon with gold star in lieu of a second award, naval unit citation, meritorious unit citation, national defense service medal, Afghanistan campaign medal, Iraq campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, sea service deployment ribbon with bronze star in lieu of second award, a certificate of appreciation, and two certificates of commendation for his service in each theater of battle. What you'll learn about in this episode: What J.J.'s college plans were, and how his career deviated from his plans in unexpected ways How J.J. found his sense of purpose, selfless and desire to be a part of something bigger than himself came from his parents J.J.'s personal experience in Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan, which led to the book "Victory Point" by Ed Darack How J.J.'s exceptional military distinction led to him being awarded numerous medals for his service How J.J. transitioned the skills and training he learned in the military into the business world Why J.J. uses his position as a mentor to help give the same drive and teamwork he learned to other business leaders Why J.J. believes in appreciating and supporting everyone who is a part of his business team What leadership qualities J.J. believes are critical for successful and authentic business leaders What advice J.J. offers to people who are changing industries, positions or work environments Why J.J. doesn't promote himself on social media or have a website to promote his speaking and consulting How to contact J.J. Konstant and additional resources: Email: jjkonstant@gmail.com Email: ed@themolitorgroup.com Website: www.themolitorgroup.com Victory Point by Ed Darack: http://a.co/d/ftx95ME  

The #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Heart of Everything That Is return with one of the most inspiring—and underappreciated—chapters in American history: the story of the Continental Army’s six-month transformation in Valley Forge. December 1777. It is 18 months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and some 12,000 members of America’s beleaguered Continental Army stagger into a small Pennsylvania encampment 23 miles northwest of British-occupied Philadelphia. The starving and half-naked force is reeling from a string of demoralizing defeats at the hands of King George III’s army, and are barely equipped to survive the coming winter. Their commander in chief, the focused and forceful George Washington, is at the lowest ebb of his military career. The Continental Congress is in exile and the American Revolution appears to be lost. Yet a spark remains. Determined to keep the rebel cause alive through sheer force of will, Washington transforms the farmland plateau hard by the Schuylkill River into a virtual cabin city. Together with a dedicated coterie of advisers both foreign and domestic—Marquis de Lafayette, Baron von Steuben, the impossibly young Alexander Hamilton, and John Laurens—he sets out to breathe new life into his military force. Against all odds, as the frigid and miserable months pass, they manage to turn a bobtail army of citizen soldiers into a professional fighting force that will change the world forever. Valley Forge is the story of how that metamorphosis occurred. Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, the team behind such bestsellers as The Heart of Everything That Is, The Last Stand of Fox Company, and Halsey’s Typhoon, show us how this miracle was accomplished despite thousands of American soldiers succumbing to disease, starvation, and the elements. Here is Steuben, throwing himself into the dedicated drilling sessions he imported from Prussian battlefields. Here is Hamilton, proffering the shrewd advice that wards off his beloved commander in chief’s scheming political rivals. Here is Laurens, determined to integrate the Continental Army with freed black men and slaves. Here is Lafayette, thirsting for battlefield accolades while tenaciously lobbying his own king for crucial French aid. At the center of it all is George Washington, in the prime of his life yet confronting crushing failure as he fends off political conspiracies every bit as pernicious as his incessant military challenges. The Virginia planter-turned-general is viewed by many as unqualified to lead the Continental Army after the humiliating loss of Philadelphia, and his detractors in and out of Congress plot to replace him. The Valley Forge winter is his—and the revolution’s—last chance at redemption. And, indeed, after six months in the camp, Washington fulfills his destiny, leading the Continental Army to a stunning victory in the Battle of Monmouth Court House. The momentum is never again with the Redcoats. Valley Forge is the riveting true story of a nascent United States toppling an empire. Using new and rarely seen contemporaneous documents—and drawing on a cast of iconic characters and remarkable moments that capture the innovation and energy that led to the birth of our nation—Drury and Clavin provide the definitive account of this seminal and previously undervalued moment in the battle for American independence. Tom Clavin is the author or coauthor of sixteen books. For fifteen years he wrote for The New York Times and has contributed to such magazines as Golf, Men's Journal, Parade, Reader’s Digest, and Smithsonian. He is currently the investigative features correspondent for Manhattan Magazine. He lives in Sag Harbor, New York. Photo Credit: Anne Drager --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Today’s guest has seen her company go from gaining nearly 150 clients over a decade to yielding four prospect inquiries per week. How did they do it? Let’s just say Johanna Fox Turner has discovered the power of finding a niche. Her fee-only financial advisory firm, Fox & Company, recently switched to focusing on physicians as its specialty. It has since seen such rapid growth – there is now a six to eight week waiting list for new clients.  On this episode, Johanna shares with us how she managed her company’s change in focus – restructuring their advisory fees from an AUM model to a three-tiered retainer structure. We also learn how she has been able to generate a high volume of referrals through unique centers of influence.  Johanna explains how she broke the news of shifting into a niche to her existing clients, and why her existing non-doctor clients have stayed with her as she focuses into her new doctor niche. Get the full show notes and transcript for this episode at: www.kitces.com/37  

We regale you with tales of Last Stand of Fox Company, Leonard Nimoy, In Search of.

Workshop Wednesdays with Tony Gambone with his guest Jeffrey Fox & George Athan. For over 25 years, Jeffrey Fox has been helping clients grow revenues and increase gross margins. Jeffrey is founder of Fox & Company, a management consulting firm that shows clients how to dollarize their value proposition to overcome the price objection and to shorten the sales cycle. Fox has written eleven best-selling business books that have been translated into over thirty languages Fox is the author of How to Become CEO which was on the NY Times, Business Week, Wall Street Journal, Knight-Ridder, and Amazon.com best seller lists. http://www.foxandcompany.com   As the CEO of MindStorm and speaker at live events, George Athan help business owners of B2B companies rapidly grow their business by creating the most effective marketing campaigns and developing a killer sales force. George believes that he can be a tremendous asset to your listeners. In addition to our consulting practice, he personally helps many entrepreneurs, home based business owners, and aspiring CEO's get into the business arena so I can discuss in detail exactly what should be focused on at every stage of the business. http://www.mind-storm.com

Tonights broadcast is dedicated In Loving Memory of : USMC PFC Dan Bullock Dan Bullock was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina.   When he was 14 years old he altered the date on his birth certificate to show he was born December 21, 1949, processed through the recruiting station, and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on September 18, 1968. As a member of Platoon 3039 in Parris Island, he graduated from boot camp on December 10, 1968. Bullock arrived in Vietnam on May 18, 1969 and was assigned as a rifleman in 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was stationed at An Hoa Combat Base in Quang Nam Province. He was killed instantly by small arms fire on June 7, 1969, during a North Vietnamese Army night attack while making an ammunition run to resupply his beleaguered unit. He was 15 years old " COOL " Mike is in for Dr. C. Robert Jones tonight and he is taking time to spread the great word of President Obama. How it is that so many can NOT like the KING of Kings & Lord of Lords. The President of ALL Presidents & Americas first BLACK LEADER in the oval office. Why and how is it you can NOT LOVE A man of such convictions who is helping put America back to work with QUALITY FAST FOOD entry level positions. Do the BLIND not see that the DEPRESSION we are in is NOW in the rear view mirror? Freedom of The Press? Not on his watch The Right to Bare Arms - NOT w/ our U.N. Approval Tonight this dance is going to get pretty HOT so join us for this topic and know class is in session its hostory 101.

Tonights broadcast is dedicated In Loving Memory of : USMC PFC Dan Bullock Dan Bullock was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina.   When he was 14 years old he altered the date on his birth certificate to show he was born December 21, 1949, processed through the recruiting station, and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on September 18, 1968. As a member of Platoon 3039 in Parris Island, he graduated from boot camp on December 10, 1968. Bullock arrived in Vietnam on May 18, 1969 and was assigned as a rifleman in 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was stationed at An Hoa Combat Base in Quang Nam Province. He was killed instantly by small arms fire on June 7, 1969, during a North Vietnamese Army night attack while making an ammunition run to resupply his beleaguered unit. He was 15 years old " COOL " Mike is in for Dr. C. Robert Jones tonight and he is taking time to spread the great word of President Obama. How it is that so many can NOT like the KING of Kings & Lord of Lords. The President of ALL Presidents & Americas first BLACK LEADER in the oval office. Why and how is it you can NOT LOVE A man of such convictions who is helping put America back to work with QUALITY FAST FOOD entry level positions. Do the BLIND not see that the DEPRESSION we are in is NOW in the rear view mirror? Freedom of The Press? Not on his watch The Right to Bare Arms - NOT w/ our U.N. Approval Tonight this dance is going to get pretty HOT so join us for this topic and know class is in session its hostory 101.

Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us about Marine Cpl. Javier Alvarez, From Stars and Stripes "Alvarez struggles to tell his story. His speech is filled with pregnant pauses, disjointed phrases and unfinished thoughts. It’s the cost of saving the lives of six Marines. It is his price for his Silver Star. "I know my hand was burning," he recalled. "Or, it felt like that. So I lifted up my arm to see what happened, and my hand was completely missing. There was just like ragged bone sticking out, with my sleeves from my uniform black and red from blood," he said. Alvarez knew this was coming. This was his third deployment in three years. He joined weeks after 9/11. He was among the first Marines into Iraq in 2003. He survived Fallujah without a scratch. When his wound comes, he thought, sitting around is not an option. "I can’t just shut down and not function, that’s not going to help my squad out," he told himself. "I had already thought about that pretty intensely." Alvarez’s story is yet another tale of heroism born on the morning of Nov. 16, 2005. Marines of 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, were on their 12th day of Operation Steel Curtain, a dangerous mission to clear houses in Anbar province, when two dozen insurgents made a last stand. By the time the explosion tore apart Alvarez’s hand, two Marines were dead. By the end of the day, 16 men were wounded, five of them mortally. "It seems like it might be slow motion at some points, but then you find that it’s all happening in a heartbeat. It’s seconds," Alvarez said. More than three years later, Alvarez has a lifetime to live with his wounds. He wears a brave face." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us about Marine Cpl. Javier Alvarez, From Stars and Stripes "Alvarez struggles to tell his story. His speech is filled with pregnant pauses, disjointed phrases and unfinished thoughts. It’s the cost of saving the lives of six Marines. It is his price for his Silver Star. "I know my hand was burning," he recalled. "Or, it felt like that. So I lifted up my arm to see what happened, and my hand was completely missing. There was just like ragged bone sticking out, with my sleeves from my uniform black and red from blood," he said. Alvarez knew this was coming. This was his third deployment in three years. He joined weeks after 9/11. He was among the first Marines into Iraq in 2003. He survived Fallujah without a scratch. When his wound comes, he thought, sitting around is not an option. "I can’t just shut down and not function, that’s not going to help my squad out," he told himself. "I had already thought about that pretty intensely." Alvarez’s story is yet another tale of heroism born on the morning of Nov. 16, 2005. Marines of 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, were on their 12th day of Operation Steel Curtain, a dangerous mission to clear houses in Anbar province, when two dozen insurgents made a last stand. By the time the explosion tore apart Alvarez’s hand, two Marines were dead. By the end of the day, 16 men were wounded, five of them mortally. "It seems like it might be slow motion at some points, but then you find that it’s all happening in a heartbeat. It’s seconds," Alvarez said. More than three years later, Alvarez has a lifetime to live with his wounds. He wears a brave face." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.