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This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 11 (React to Improvised Explosive Device) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" React to IED FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram.  Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!  Thank you, Jacob & Stephen   INDUSTRY  COLLABORATIONS:  One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS

3 Men From Katsina Brought Exploded Bomb To Abuja School Owner - Policehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-men-from-katsina-brought-exploded-bomb-to-abuja-school-owner-police/07/01/2025/#Nigeria Police Force #Abuja #FCT #Islamiya #Katsina #Police #Sani #Tsangagyar #Uthman ©January 7th, 2025 ®January 7, 2025 1:01 pm Men of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a male and female bomb victims in connection with the bomb explosion that occurred on Monday at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiya school at Kuchibuyi village in Bwari area council of Nigeria Federal capital territory, Abuja after three suspects from Katsina State brought the Improvised Explosive Device, IED to the school owner and thus tampered with it, causing deaths and injuries. #OsazuwaAkonedo

Mark Ormrod, award-winning author, coach, mentor, motivational speaker and sought-after ambassador, was born and raised in Plymouth, Devon and in 2001 realised his lifelong ambition of joining the Royal Marines.On Christmas Eve 2007, whilst serving on operations in Afghanistan with 40 Commando Royal Marines, he was blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device, resulting in the traumatic amputation of both legs and his right arm and was twice pronounced dead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Donald McAlister AKA (Mac) is a retired Airborne Infantry Command Sergeant Major with over twenty-four years of dedicated service to the United States Army. He served on multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan where he led his troops into battle. While deployed to Iraq in the 2003 invasion, Mac was severely wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device. He ultimately recovered from his injuries and continued to serve and deploy until he retired in 2017. Since retiring, Mac continues to stay involved in the veteran community. He has worked with numerous nonprofit organizations that serve our nation's warriors. Mac is also a family man, actor and metalhead.   In 2021 CSM Mac made his first foray into acting on Steven Grayhm's first film “The Secret of Sinchanee” and continues to sit on the board at Team House Studios as the Veteran Outreach Liaison Officer.  Follow him on Instagram @ don_mcalister_aka_mac  Follow & support the podcast @ Resilient.Rowdy 

Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine, triple amputee, motivational speaker and athlete. Whilst serving in Afghanistan in 2007 he had a devastating injury after he knelt onto an Improvised Explosive Device, which resulted in the loss of both of his legs and his right arm. Mark joins us to tell us his moving story of not only becoming the first triple amputee to survive on the battlefield but also how he has shown remarkable strength physically and emotionally in his recovery to become a multiple Invictus Games medallist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and how he regularly partakes in physical challenges. Mark is also an author, motivational speaker and has his own podcast, 'Beyond Limits' where he shares his thoughts on mindset and how he uses his drive, positivity and determination to achieve his goals.

This week on Stories of Us, Sarah Grynberg is joined by Curtis McGrath OAM, the co-Captain of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Australian team. Hailing from Wyalkatchem in the Western Australian Wheatbelt, Curtis's remarkable journey unfolds as he shares his experiences as a combat engineer with the 6th Engineer Support Regiment in the Australian army. In 2012, Curtis faced a life-altering moment when he was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device during operations in Afghanistan. The poignant narrative delves into the transformative instant when Curtis became a double leg amputee, exploring the immediate physical and mental challenges that ensued. Embarking on a path of resilience and determination, Curtis embraced canoeing and swimming as integral components of his rehabilitation. His decision to undertake a 1,000 km paddle from Sydney to Queensland for charity marked the inception of a new chapter. This remarkable journey led Curtis to become a paracanoeist, competing on the international stage, including the prestigious Paralympic games. Tune in as Curtis McGrath shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity and triumphing against the odds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A TRUE STORY! We welcome Major Ed Pulido, US Army (Ret.) 19 year veteran who experienced a life changing event on August 17th, 2004. Major hit an Improvised Explosive Device (roadside bomb) that nearly took two limbs from his body. After losing his leg, going through the recovery, agony and trauma, he became a force of nature. His faith, family and love for his country pulled this man through what most of us could never imagine. The Founder of the John-Daly Major Ed Heart of a Lion Foundation, former Sr. VP, Co-Founding member, Ambassador for Folds of Honor Foundation and Co-Founder of Warriors for Freedom Foundation. He turned his life to serve, raise money and protect injured veterans and spread awareness of his story. He has a coffee line, a book and speaks across the nation. What a truly incredible story. This candid conversation will captivate you until the very end. Thanks for tuning in to The Mark Howley Show.   Please like, follow, share or leave and/or leave a review to further support The Mark Howley Show. 

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), often referred to simply as the Jalisco Cartel, is one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico and is considered a significant player in the global drug trade. Here is a comprehensive summary of the Jalisco Cartel:Formation and Origins:The Jalisco Cartel was established in the early 2010s, emerging from the remnants of the Milenio Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel. It was founded by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," a former police officer turned drug lord.Operational Territory:The cartel primarily operates in the state of Jalisco, but its influence extends throughout Mexico and into numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.Criminal Activities:The CJNG is primarily involved in drug trafficking, including the production and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.They are also engaged in other criminal activities such as extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, and human trafficking.Violence and Brutality:The Jalisco Cartel is known for its extreme violence and brutality. They have been responsible for numerous mass killings, beheadings, and acts of terrorism in Mexico.They often use military-grade weapons and explosives, challenging the Mexican government's security forces.Rivalries:The CJNG has engaged in violent turf wars with other major cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, the Zetas, and the Gulf Cartel.These conflicts have led to a significant increase in violence and instability in Mexico.Expansion and Influence:The cartel has expanded its influence by forming alliances with local criminal groups and corrupt law enforcement officials.They have a presence in several Mexican states, and their international reach has allowed them to become a global criminal enterprise.U.S. Involvement:The CJNG is a major supplier of drugs to the United States. It has established distribution networks across many American cities.The U.S. government has designated the Jalisco Cartel as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker, and there have been efforts to combat its activities through law enforcement cooperation.Leader: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho):El Mencho is one of the most wanted men by both Mexican and U.S. authorities. He is known for his elusive nature, making it difficult for law enforcement to capture him.He has a reputation for being extremely violent and ruthless.Government Response:The Mexican government has launched multiple operations to combat the CJNG, but the cartel has proven resilient and adaptive.The ongoing struggle against the cartel has resulted in a high number of casualties among law enforcement and civilians.Impact on Society:The Jalisco Cartel's activities have had a devastating impact on Mexican society. Its violence and drug trade have contributed to Mexico's high crime rates and political instability.Future Outlook:The CJNG remains a major threat to Mexico's security and continues to pose challenges to law enforcement efforts to dismantle it.Its international presence and the lucrative drug trade ensure that it will likely remain a significant player in the global criminal underworld for the foreseeable future.An IED, or Improvised Explosive Device, is a homemade bomb or explosive device that is constructed and deployed in an unconventional manner. These devices are typically created using readily available materials, such as explosives, shrapnel, and containers, and are designed to cause damage, injury, or death when they are detonated.IEDs are often used by insurgents, terrorists, or other individuals or groups for various malicious purposes, including guerrilla warfare, acts of terrorism, or sabotage.The term "improvised" indicates that these devices are not professionally manufactured like traditional military explosives but are instead assembled using materials and techniques that are improvised or adapted from non-military sources.IEDs can take various forms, such as roadside bombs, suicide vests, or concealed explosives, and they pose a significant threat to both military personnel and civilians in conflict zones and areas affected by terrorism. Counter-IED efforts focus on detecting, defusing, and mitigating the impact of these dangerous devices.In this episode we take a look at the huge increase in use of IEDs in Mexico as various cartels continue to battle for the drug corridors.(commercial at 8:20)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexico: Drug Cartels Increasing Use of Roadside Bombs, Says Mexican Army | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, culturenarconews news newsupdate newsdaily mexico cartels cartelnews cartelnewsupdate narcos narcotraffickers narconewsupdates narcosofmexico cjng ieds truecrime truecrimeupdate truecrimenews truecrimenewsupdate truecrimedailynews narcosofmexico cartels mexicancartels mexicannews truecrimemexico dailyupdates breakingnews This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), often referred to simply as the Jalisco Cartel, is one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico and is considered a significant player in the global drug trade. Here is a comprehensive summary of the Jalisco Cartel:Formation and Origins:The Jalisco Cartel was established in the early 2010s, emerging from the remnants of the Milenio Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel. It was founded by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," a former police officer turned drug lord.Operational Territory:The cartel primarily operates in the state of Jalisco, but its influence extends throughout Mexico and into numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.Criminal Activities:The CJNG is primarily involved in drug trafficking, including the production and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.They are also engaged in other criminal activities such as extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, and human trafficking.Violence and Brutality:The Jalisco Cartel is known for its extreme violence and brutality. They have been responsible for numerous mass killings, beheadings, and acts of terrorism in Mexico.They often use military-grade weapons and explosives, challenging the Mexican government's security forces.Rivalries:The CJNG has engaged in violent turf wars with other major cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, the Zetas, and the Gulf Cartel.These conflicts have led to a significant increase in violence and instability in Mexico.Expansion and Influence:The cartel has expanded its influence by forming alliances with local criminal groups and corrupt law enforcement officials.They have a presence in several Mexican states, and their international reach has allowed them to become a global criminal enterprise.U.S. Involvement:The CJNG is a major supplier of drugs to the United States. It has established distribution networks across many American cities.The U.S. government has designated the Jalisco Cartel as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker, and there have been efforts to combat its activities through law enforcement cooperation.Leader: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho):El Mencho is one of the most wanted men by both Mexican and U.S. authorities. He is known for his elusive nature, making it difficult for law enforcement to capture him.He has a reputation for being extremely violent and ruthless.Government Response:The Mexican government has launched multiple operations to combat the CJNG, but the cartel has proven resilient and adaptive.The ongoing struggle against the cartel has resulted in a high number of casualties among law enforcement and civilians.Impact on Society:The Jalisco Cartel's activities have had a devastating impact on Mexican society. Its violence and drug trade have contributed to Mexico's high crime rates and political instability.Future Outlook:The CJNG remains a major threat to Mexico's security and continues to pose challenges to law enforcement efforts to dismantle it.Its international presence and the lucrative drug trade ensure that it will likely remain a significant player in the global criminal underworld for the foreseeable future.An IED, or Improvised Explosive Device, is a homemade bomb or explosive device that is constructed and deployed in an unconventional manner. These devices are typically created using readily available materials, such as explosives, shrapnel, and containers, and are designed to cause damage, injury, or death when they are detonated.IEDs are often used by insurgents, terrorists, or other individuals or groups for various malicious purposes, including guerrilla warfare, acts of terrorism, or sabotage.The term "improvised" indicates that these devices are not professionally manufactured like traditional military explosives but are instead assembled using materials and techniques that are improvised or adapted from non-military sources.IEDs can take various forms, such as roadside bombs, suicide vests, or concealed explosives, and they pose a significant threat to both military personnel and civilians in conflict zones and areas affected by terrorism. Counter-IED efforts focus on detecting, defusing, and mitigating the impact of these dangerous devices.In this episode we take a look at the huge increase in use of IEDs in Mexico as various cartels continue to battle for the drug corridors.(commercial at 8:20)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexico: Drug Cartels Increasing Use of Roadside Bombs, Says Mexican Army | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, cultureThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Inspirational Speaker, Performer and Purple Heart Recipient, J.P. Lane. J.P. joined the Army at the age of 20, In 2008. He joined the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer and was deployed, in 2010, to Afghanistan to search for IED's (Improvised Explosive Device). He was blown up 3 separate times, and the 3rd one got him causing severe injury that almost took his life. July 2nd, 2011, J.P. was blown up by a 200lb IED while on mission, it was the first IED to penetrate an RG31 truck. The blast resulted in putting J.P. in a coma for 6 weeks. He lost both my legs, his right arm snapped in half, he lost his four front teeth, his pelvis snapped in half, spine dislocated from his pelvis, and everything in his torso was destroyed by shrapnel except for his heart and left lung. In total, J.P. received 26 injuries, and had 28 surgeries, this completely changed his life. Doctors said he wasn't going to be able to do many things, like, use prosthetics because his legs were so badly damaged. Today, Dennis and J.P. discuss the daily pain he deals with post incident, the effects of short term m emory loss from his TBI, finding your freedom, fear of the unknown, successfully dominating trauma, the blessing in disguise, combatting suicidal thoughts and the signs of suicide. Find out more about J.P. here: https://jpsjourney.com/meet-j-p-lane/ Check out J.P.'s book "Walking Again" here: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Again-Justin-Lane/dp/1943226377 If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), often referred to simply as the Jalisco Cartel, is one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico and is considered a significant player in the global drug trade. Here is a comprehensive summary of the Jalisco Cartel:Formation and Origins:The Jalisco Cartel was established in the early 2010s, emerging from the remnants of the Milenio Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel. It was founded by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," a former police officer turned drug lord.Operational Territory:The cartel primarily operates in the state of Jalisco, but its influence extends throughout Mexico and into numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.Criminal Activities:The CJNG is primarily involved in drug trafficking, including the production and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.They are also engaged in other criminal activities such as extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, and human trafficking.Violence and Brutality:The Jalisco Cartel is known for its extreme violence and brutality. They have been responsible for numerous mass killings, beheadings, and acts of terrorism in Mexico.They often use military-grade weapons and explosives, challenging the Mexican government's security forces.Rivalries:The CJNG has engaged in violent turf wars with other major cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, the Zetas, and the Gulf Cartel.These conflicts have led to a significant increase in violence and instability in Mexico.Expansion and Influence:The cartel has expanded its influence by forming alliances with local criminal groups and corrupt law enforcement officials.They have a presence in several Mexican states, and their international reach has allowed them to become a global criminal enterprise.U.S. Involvement:The CJNG is a major supplier of drugs to the United States. It has established distribution networks across many American cities.The U.S. government has designated the Jalisco Cartel as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker, and there have been efforts to combat its activities through law enforcement cooperation.Leader: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho):El Mencho is one of the most wanted men by both Mexican and U.S. authorities. He is known for his elusive nature, making it difficult for law enforcement to capture him.He has a reputation for being extremely violent and ruthless.Government Response:The Mexican government has launched multiple operations to combat the CJNG, but the cartel has proven resilient and adaptive.The ongoing struggle against the cartel has resulted in a high number of casualties among law enforcement and civilians.Impact on Society:The Jalisco Cartel's activities have had a devastating impact on Mexican society. Its violence and drug trade have contributed to Mexico's high crime rates and political instability.Future Outlook:The CJNG remains a major threat to Mexico's security and continues to pose challenges to law enforcement efforts to dismantle it.Its international presence and the lucrative drug trade ensure that it will likely remain a significant player in the global criminal underworld for the foreseeable future.An IED, or Improvised Explosive Device, is a homemade bomb or explosive device that is constructed and deployed in an unconventional manner. These devices are typically created using readily available materials, such as explosives, shrapnel, and containers, and are designed to cause damage, injury, or death when they are detonated. IEDs are often used by insurgents, terrorists, or other individuals or groups for various malicious purposes, including guerrilla warfare, acts of terrorism, or sabotage.The term "improvised" indicates that these devices are not professionally manufactured like traditional military explosives but are instead assembled using materials and techniques that are improvised or adapted from non-military sources.IEDs can take various forms, such as roadside bombs, suicide vests, or concealed explosives, and they pose a significant threat to both military personnel and civilians in conflict zones and areas affected by terrorism. Counter-IED efforts focus on detecting, defusing, and mitigating the impact of these dangerous devices.In this episode we take a look at the huge increase in use of IEDs in Mexico as various cartels continue to battle for the drug corridors. (commercial at 8:20)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexico: Drug Cartels Increasing Use of Roadside Bombs, Says Mexican Army | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, cultureThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), often referred to simply as the Jalisco Cartel, is one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico and is considered a significant player in the global drug trade. Here is a comprehensive summary of the Jalisco Cartel:Formation and Origins:The Jalisco Cartel was established in the early 2010s, emerging from the remnants of the Milenio Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel. It was founded by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," a former police officer turned drug lord.Operational Territory:The cartel primarily operates in the state of Jalisco, but its influence extends throughout Mexico and into numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.Criminal Activities:The CJNG is primarily involved in drug trafficking, including the production and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.They are also engaged in other criminal activities such as extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, and human trafficking.Violence and Brutality:The Jalisco Cartel is known for its extreme violence and brutality. They have been responsible for numerous mass killings, beheadings, and acts of terrorism in Mexico.They often use military-grade weapons and explosives, challenging the Mexican government's security forces.Rivalries:The CJNG has engaged in violent turf wars with other major cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, the Zetas, and the Gulf Cartel.These conflicts have led to a significant increase in violence and instability in Mexico.Expansion and Influence:The cartel has expanded its influence by forming alliances with local criminal groups and corrupt law enforcement officials.They have a presence in several Mexican states, and their international reach has allowed them to become a global criminal enterprise.U.S. Involvement:The CJNG is a major supplier of drugs to the United States. It has established distribution networks across many American cities.The U.S. government has designated the Jalisco Cartel as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker, and there have been efforts to combat its activities through law enforcement cooperation.Leader: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho):El Mencho is one of the most wanted men by both Mexican and U.S. authorities. He is known for his elusive nature, making it difficult for law enforcement to capture him.He has a reputation for being extremely violent and ruthless.Government Response:The Mexican government has launched multiple operations to combat the CJNG, but the cartel has proven resilient and adaptive.The ongoing struggle against the cartel has resulted in a high number of casualties among law enforcement and civilians.Impact on Society:The Jalisco Cartel's activities have had a devastating impact on Mexican society. Its violence and drug trade have contributed to Mexico's high crime rates and political instability.Future Outlook:The CJNG remains a major threat to Mexico's security and continues to pose challenges to law enforcement efforts to dismantle it.Its international presence and the lucrative drug trade ensure that it will likely remain a significant player in the global criminal underworld for the foreseeable future.An IED, or Improvised Explosive Device, is a homemade bomb or explosive device that is constructed and deployed in an unconventional manner. These devices are typically created using readily available materials, such as explosives, shrapnel, and containers, and are designed to cause damage, injury, or death when they are detonated. IEDs are often used by insurgents, terrorists, or other individuals or groups for various malicious purposes, including guerrilla warfare, acts of terrorism, or sabotage.The term "improvised" indicates that these devices are not professionally manufactured like traditional military explosives but are instead assembled using materials and techniques that are improvised or adapted from non-military sources.IEDs can take various forms, such as roadside bombs, suicide vests, or concealed explosives, and they pose a significant threat to both military personnel and civilians in conflict zones and areas affected by terrorism. Counter-IED efforts focus on detecting, defusing, and mitigating the impact of these dangerous devices.In this episode we take a look at the huge increase in use of IEDs in Mexico as various cartels continue to battle for the drug corridors. (commercial at 8:20)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexico: Drug Cartels Increasing Use of Roadside Bombs, Says Mexican Army | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, cultureThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

This edition features stories on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle crash, Coalition Forces killing 19 militants and detaining 3, a memorial run in honor of an Airman killed by an Improvised Explosive Device, and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) coming to the 455th AEW. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

Package made from the B-roll "Improvised Explosive Device Found" about the Canadian Quick Reaction force getting briefed and suiting up after an improvised explosive device was found in Kandahar City which was found and detonated after working with the Iraqi police. Also available in high definition.

This edition features stories on the Afghan National Police and the International Security Assistance Force discovered an Improvised Explosive Device in a soccer field near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The 4th of July is a time to celebrate American's independence and remember those who served in the Military before us. One Airman decided to honor his Fathers service with a special "Flag Flight". Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about Afghan civilians hitting an improvised explosive device, and Afghan National Army Commandos conducting an air assault mission. Produced by Cpl. Bryan Lett. Afghanistan

This edition features stories on how the Taliban continue to show their lack of regard for civilian life during Improvised Explosive Device attacks around Afghanistan, even after their spiritual leader Mullah Omar gave explicit directions to leave civilians alone and some U.S. Troops plan to build a wall to help Afghan farmers keep out thieves. Kapisa Province, Afghanistan. Sound bite includes Master Sgt. James Oliver. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories on two improvised explosive device attacks on Afghan civilians and an award ceremony administered by Gen. David Petraeus, NATO International Security Assistance Forces – Afghanistan Commander. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories on Afghan children injured during an improvised explosive device explosion and care providers working on the night shift at Salerno Hospital, Afghanistan. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories on Afghan and Coalition Forces stopped Insurgents' plans to harm Afghan civilians during September 18th's Elections in Afghanistan and Each time Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians find an Improvised Explosive Device, that's one less bomb that can kill Afghan civilians and Afghan and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan. Senior Airman Barbara Patton spent time with EOD Techs at Forward Operating Base Joyce and brings us this story. Sound bite includes Sgt. Mitchell Truett, 744th EOD team member. Hosted by Senior Airman Chris Pyles.

This edition features stories on Afghan children spending time with Italian soldiers and Task Force Valiant Soldiers training Afghan soldiers on route clearance and Improvised Explosive Device detection. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay.

B-roll of Afghan Police Provincial Response Teams drill to respond to IED attacks and clear compounds with their Slovak advisors. Produced by Jeff Holden.

On Christmas Eve 2007, whilst serving on operations in Afghanistan with 40 Commando Royal Marines, he was blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device, resulting in the traumatic amputation of both legs and his right arm and was twice pronounced dead.Mark made a remarkable recovery and became the first triple amputee to survive on the battlefield. Having been told he would never walk again, he nevertheless marched onto parade on his new prosthetic limbs to be awarded his Operational Service Medal in the presence of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, just 14 weeks after incurring his injuries.A remarkable physical, psychological and emotional achievement.He remained in the Royal Marines for the next three years, working through his recovery pathway. He went on to work for the RMA – The Royal Marines Charity, successfully launching its new shop, before becoming a highly valued part of the Charity's Membership team and establishing for it an enviable social media presence.Mark never utters a single negative comment about his condition and continues to challenge himself – amongst a whole host of remarkable achievements, he continues to take part in numerous endurance challenges to raise awareness for wounded veterans, and has won numerous medals at the Invictus Games.Mark has motivated thousands of Royal Marines, and tens of thousands of others, to be all that they can be. Through drive, motivation and positivity he has achieved his goals. Follow Mark's Instagram:     @markormrodSupport REORG at https://reorgcharity.com/about-us/Check him out at https://www.markormrod.com/Thanks for listening to My White Belt!Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shopJoin our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/Follow us on Instagram @mywhitebeltSupport My White Belt when you shop ORIGIN x JOCKO FUEL by using discount code: TRICK10 https://originmaine.com/?ref=iRlDmaPt8CdIHSBighorn Athletics is the official grappling tape of My White Belt!Use code Mywhitebelt to save 10%https://www.bighornathletics.com/Check out Tactition Trays for your Every Day Carry! https://tacticiantrays.com/Use code: TRICK10 to save $$$Submit podcast questions here:https://www.mywhitebelt.com/podcast

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Inspirational Speaker, Performer and Purple Heart Recipient, J.P. Lane. J.P. joined the Army at the age of 20, In 2008. He joined the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer and was deployed, in 2010, to Afghanistan to search for IED's (Improvised Explosive Device). He was blown up 3 separate times, and the 3rd one got him causing severe injury that almost took his life. July 2nd, 2011, J.P. was blown up by a 200lb IED while on mission, it was the first IED to penetrate an RG31 truck. The blast resulted in putting J.P. in a coma for 6 weeks. He lost both my legs, his right arm snapped in half, he lost his four front teeth, his pelvis snapped in half, spine dislocated from his pelvis, and everything in his torso was destroyed by shrapnel except for his heart and left lung. In total, J.P. received 26 injuries, and had 28 surgeries, this completely changed his life. Doctors said he wasn't going to be able to do many things, like, use prosthetics because his legs were so badly damaged. Today, J.P. gets deep into sharing his story starting from what inspired him to join the Army, the loss of his friend Justin while on mission and how that impacted his view on life, the day of his incident that led to his tragic injuries, his battle with recovery and his 12 suicide attempts, keeping faith when you're in the darkness, the book he wrote "Walking Again" and the support to handle life together. Find out more about J.P. here: https://jpsjourney.com/meet-j-p-lane/ Check out J.P.'s book "Walking Again" here: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Again-Justin-Lane/dp/1943226377 If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

On this week's episode of #Leadership - What's on your mind? I speak to Paul Minter. Born and brought up in East London. Paul Joined the Army, The Household Cavalry Regiment at 16. Served for 18 years. Got to the rank of Staff Sargent. Served with both Princes William and Harry. Joined a specialised unit called The Brigade Reconnaissance Regiment. Completed 5 front line tours, one in Iraq and four in Afghanistan. I have been blown up twice, once by Rocket Propelled Grenades in an ambush where less than half (3) of us survived by fighting our way out and another time by an Improvised Explosive Device. I have been awarded a bravery award for my actions in Afghanistan (Mention in Dispatchers). I suffered very badly with paranoia, anxiety and depression (PTSD) after my 4th tour. A few years later it eventually caught up with me and was forced to seek help. After realising it was not the right help for me and loosing several friends to suicide, I took myself away and learnt multiple holistic methods I could implement in my day to day life to improve my mental wellbeing. I then started helping dozens more, with great success. Eventually I left the Army in Nov 2020, to set up a charity to help more on grander scale. Along with three other veterans we set up Head Up Charity and are in a two year fundraising and brand awareness phase to create a 7-day residential retreat where anyone in the Armed Forces and veterans can go to learn multiple methods to improve their Mental Health. Please see video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsbYt1yNHBA As part of letting people know who we are we are all doing big challenges and I recently finished mine. 5,000 mile record breaking run around the coastlines of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man. I done this running 6 days a week for 7 months. Staying with different people every day, carrying a 10kg bag with all my stuff in and averaging 30 miles a day. Over 700 people ran with me, and thousands supported me in some way. I achieved dozens of national media platform attention and I have won awards including the Pride of Britain award, increasing the attention of our cause. Find Paul's socials below: Website: www.head-up.org.uk All Socials and YouTube: Head Up Charity Find Stuart's socials below: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/STARDevelopm... LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartwad... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stuart_wadd... YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2x3... Spotify - #Leadership – What's on your mind? Make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed and thanks for watching. See you next week...

My name is Justin Lane, aka JP Lane. Many people have their own reasoning for joining the military, mine is probably similar to most my age, in 2001, watching the twin towers fall. I was reminded of that feeling when I was old enough to sign up. At the age of 20, In 2008, I joined the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer. I was deployed, in 2010, to Afghanistan to search for IED's (Improvised Explosive Device). I was blown up 3 separate times, and the 3rd one got me. July 2nd, 2011, I was blown up by a 200lb IED while on mission. It was the first IED to penetrate an RG31 truck. The blast resulted in putting me in a coma for 6 weeks. I lost both my legs, right arm snapped in half, lost my four front teeth, pelvis snapped in half, spine dislocated from my pelvis, and everything in my torso was destroyed by shrapnel except for my heart and left lung. In total, I received 26 injuries, and had 28 surgeries, this completely changed my life. Doctors said I wasn't going to be able to do many things, like, use prosthetics because my legs were so badly damaged. Also, that I wouldn't be able to speak properly or sing ever again because of a tracheotomy. With each day, I am proving them wrong. I am one of the few double amputee recording artist. God wasn't finish with me yet. Since I got my prosthetics, I have performed for 2 Presidential Inaugurations, Presidents, Obama and Trump. I have performed with Lee Greenwood, Neil McCoy, Aaron Tippin, Jason Castro, and more. I have performed for non-profit organizations such as Adapt-a-Vet, Helping a Hero, which are in support of our military. Also, performed for organizations that support the local community, like, Taking it to the Streets, who feed the homeless, and G.A.N.G Outreach in Colorado, that provides positive/encouraging sport camps for underprivileged kids. I signed the dotted line, when I joined the Army, to SERVE and protect the American people, and since I am still alive, by the grace of God, I will still serve. Retirement is just a word! I also do motivational speaking to share my story and give hope to those who need it. I let people know to “Never Give Up, Never Surrender.” I have also been able to perform and inspire thousands in Brazil and Mexico. My goal is to impact the world with more than just music. Changing hearts and minds one at a time. In a situation like mine, most people would look in the mirror and feel that no one would want them. But, I was blessed to have found someone who not only loves me for me, but also supports my career and my passion of singing. Crystal, now my beautiful bride as of Feb. 2018, has been a huge support for me and given my life more purpose. We now work together inspiring couples around us, telling them the amazing story of what brought us together. April 1st thru the 9th, I went back to AFGHANISTAN to have a “proper exit.” I was able to visit the hospital I was first recovering at after being blown up. Since I was in a coma, I did not remember much of the hospitals, and traveling I did during that time. As I visited different bases around Afghanistan, I was welcomed back with open arms from thousands of troops. I was proud to walk down the welcome ceremonial row, holding my “NICE TRY TAILBAN” shirt. One of the most amazing feelings was getting to wear the U.S. Army uniform once again, but nothing compared to the feeling of getting to leave the country on my own two feet, prosthetic feet, with my head held high! Upon returning from Afghanistan, it seemed like my story was about to end. Crystal and I were in a serious car accident that rolled our jeep and destroyed our car. Airbags went off in every direction, and glass shattered with every turn of our vehicle. Thank God we were wearing our seat belts, otherwise the damage we received would have been worse. Most of the damage was psychological, bringing back horrible dreams of the accident on a nightly basis, and having brought fear to Crystal with sitting in the passenger seat each day. But as a part of the strong and determined Lane family, we will overcome. Nothing in this world will defeat us or bring us down! You can find JP at the following JP's Journey https://jpsjourney.com/ Instagram-JP Lane Official https://www.instagram.com/jplaneofficial/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JPAmpMusic TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jplaneofficial  

Tyler is honored to have special guest CPL Matthew R. Bradford, USMC (RET) on our podcast today. On September 11, 2001, as a freshman in high school, Matthew like so many others watched the terrorist attacks on America's soil. He knew at that moment he wanted to join the military after graduating and in September 2005 Matthew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.On January 18, 2007, Matthew was severely injured after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device in Haditha Iraq. This moment put Matthew on a detour and he would learn the true meaning of overcoming and adapting. He did not know the extent of his injuries until he woke up in Bethesda Naval Hospital three weeks later.Matthew never lets his injuries define who he is or what he can do. Each obstacle is a new challenge. Over the years he has been inspired to share his story to motivate others through their own life challenges with his message of Just Walk. Even without Legs and Vision, you can still have No Problems.Tune in to hear Matthew's journey in learning to adapt and overcome his adversities so he could move forward to living his best life.Visit Matthew's website at https://www.matthew-bradford.com/Follow Matthew onInstagram @m_bradford_usmcTwitter @bionikmatt5Facebook at No Legs No Vision No ProblemSupport the show

The UN say millions are at risk of famine in the Horn of Africa following the worst drought in 70 years. We hear from Somalia where the Islamic relief fund describe what they are doing for 7 million already facing starvation. And, over 35 people are killed in Burkina Faso after a bus hit an Improvised Explosive Device. It's said Jihadists are increasing attacks in the midsts of a deepening humanitarian crisis. Those stories and others in this podcast.

U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier Stepped on an I.E.D. in Afghanistan. After Rehab He Returned to Combat. And he still serves as a civilian in war-torn Countries. An amazing and inspiring story of resilience, perseverance, and commitment to service. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Ryan Hendrickson is our guest, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret. Prior to enlisting in the Army, he served in the U.S. Navy and then the U.S. Air Force. While in the Army he became a member of the Elite Green Beret Special Forces and focused on Explosives Detection and Disposal. While deployed in Afghanistan in a combat zone he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device and received devastating injuries. Ryan was set to have his leg amputated when he was approached with a new experimental limb-saving medical procedure, which he volunteered for. After a long rehabilitation process, he convinced the Army to allow him to stay in a light-duty role. He was able to find a way to return to a combat role and returned to complete several deployments to war zones. He started journaling his recovery and eventually used that as the outline for his book "Tip of the Spear: The Incredible Story of an Injured Green Beret's Return to Battle". Even more amazing, listen to how he continues to serve in war-torn countries as a civilian. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  In the Clubhouse app look for and follow @LetRadioShow. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com.  Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, AND be automatically entered in all future contests. Simply subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giles Duley used to live the rock'n'roll life of a fashion photographer, but now travels the world's war zones documenting the lives of those caught up in conflict. He stepped on a landmine while working in Afghanistan and lost three of his limbs, and very nearly his life. This is his story.   “It was a miracle I survived that day. I was just lucky, it just wasn't my day to go.”   Incredibly fortunate to be alive, few of Giles' family and friends believed that he would work again after the accident. But he knew otherwise. Photographing Syrian refugees for UNHCR on the Greek islands, he found his way back into life and work. In this special bitesize episode, Giles Duley reflects on his drive to help others, tell life-changing stories, and on finding the strength to return from rock bottom.

see The HALO Trust website to donate and to support the Ukraine Crisis Fund1.  Mines & minefields - background history  2. I.E.D.s   3.  HALO and the situation today    4.  The future - will mines and IEDs be discovered and deactivate in all parts of the world.Simon Conwayis a former British Army office and international aid worker who has cleared landmines and unexploded bombs in the aftermath of war in Africa, Asia and the Midde East.  As co-chair of the cluster munitions coalition he sucsessfully campaigned for an international ban on cluster bombs.  He currently serves on the board of directors of the minefield clearance charity, the HALO Trust and the weapons policy organisation, Article 36.  He travels regularily overseas to conflict afflicted countries.  He is also the author of 5 novels including the 2010 Ian Fleming Steel Dagger winner a loyal spy.  So it goes,Tom Assheton & James Jacksontalk@bloodyviolenthistory.com Reading reference:The Stranger by Simon ConwayAnatomy of a Soldier by Harry Parker See also:YouTube: BloodyViolentHistoryhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodyviolenthistory/https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.comhttps://www.tomtom.co.uk If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcast App? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps to spread the wordSee https://simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy information

Áine speaks with Andy Fermo Co-founder of Invisible Injuries, a support service for veterans and their families who have been affected by their service and PTSD. Andy talks about his personal experience of service with deployments to Afghanistan in 2007 and 2009 with the SAS. He survived the impact of an I.E.D roadside bomb (Improvised Explosive Device), witnessing many traumatic incidences including the deaths and major injuries of his colleagues, experiencing first-hand “life outside the wire”. Andy was medically discharged in 2010 and later diagnosed with PTSD. At the end of 2018, the culmination of a number of unforeseen circumstances resulted in Andy being at an “all-time low” along with his family they were essentially homeless. It was these experiences and learning how to live with PTSD that inspired Andy and his wife Claire to establish Invisible Injuries.

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict.During his recovery the doctors told him that he'd never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair.Now it would have been understandable for Mark to bitterly withdraw in a state of anger and depression and to resign himself to live life on the sidelines. It would have been easy for him to cash in his disability pension and whittle away the days, forever regretting the decision to join the Marines and to deploy to Afghanistan, but he didn't. To the contrary he used his set back as a springboard for growth and reinvention.Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life. He is a relentless charitable fund-raiser and a daredevil who has performed stunts that many able bodied athletes would find daunting. He has not used a wheel chair since June 9th 2009 and he jokes about the fact that children call him Iron-Man because of his high-tech prosthetics legs. As well as a peak performance coach he is a mentor and a role model to other amputees and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. His sense of humour is only equalled by his sense of wonder, love for learning and love for life.Mark Ormrod turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success and he is now committed to helping others who may have suffered setbacks or feel they are not yet achieving their maximum potential to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with #NoLimitsMark Ormrod MBEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ormrod-mbe-44609121/https://www.markormrod.com/Stephen Fryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-fry-19b64614/https://www.instagram.com/thestephenfry/

#iraq #military #iraqwar #war #army Our Interview with Eric Herrera, with his Journey in Iraq with the United States Army is quite the adventure to say the least! Eric is now a US Army Veteran- Started as a Combat Engineer and now author of "a Bomb Hunter's Story. A story about Eric and his unit clearing the roots through the Iraq war during 2 deployments. Very fascinating story of what military life in the Iraq war was like. You won't want to miss this one Y'all!! Eric shares his experience talking about how he came to join the army, what he learned from 2 deployments in Iraq clearing the roads of IED's (Improvised Explosive Device), how he handled reintegration into civilian life and more. If you want your very own copy of Eric's Book Click the link below https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bomb-Hunters... Be sure to stay up to date with project empower https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJoWhJ95/ TALKING TABOO WITH TINA PODCAST. Tina with YOUR BACKUP PLAN APP puts your life in 1-place in preparation of any unpredictable circumstance while taking the painful aftermath out of any tragedy! Whether you are a senior, retired, single, or have a family you will want to get this APP for yourself to be more organized! www.yourbackupplan.ca http://l.ead.me/bbpzPy #emergencypreparedness #yourbackupplan #yourbackupplanapp #planb #motorcycleaccident #caraccident #planning #exitplan #tragedy #tragedies #disaster #disasterpreparedness #willsandestates #wills #iraq #bombhunter #military #army #armedforces #navy #usnavy #usarmedforces #rcaf #usarmy #veterans #usveterans #lifechanging #mentalhealth #ptsd #canadianarmedforces #colonel #private #beprepared #disasterpreparedness #wars #wildfires #earthquake #hurricane #flooding #floods #fight #prisoner #evacuation #yourbackupplan #talkingtaboowithtina #lossofalovedone

Veterans In Politics- Season 3, Episode 6  with  Phillip Thompson OAM MPThis episode was recorded at 7am UK time in order to sit down with the simply inspirational Phillip Thompson OAM MP.  Phil has served on operations in East Timor and Afghanistan, where he was badly injured.  A champion for veterans' affairs and an all round great guy, you will love this episode with the 'baby of the House', the youngest Australian MP, and our first Aussie on the show!We'd like to thank our sponsor, JobOppo for their support bring this episode to you today.About Phil:Phillip served as a soldier of the Townsville-based First Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, with the core values of protecting the Australian way of life, freedom of speech, family and reward for effort - all characteristics which Phillip proudly carries in his day-to-day life.Phillip served in East Timor and Afghanistan, and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 where he was wounded in action when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated within one metre of him. The blast resulted in Phillip sustaining severe injuries and he was medically evacuated back to Australia. As well as obvious physical injuries from the blast, Phillip also suffered from traumatic brain injury and several other life changing conditions.Phillip spent the next several years putting all of his efforts into recovery and coming out the other side stronger than ever before. Today, he is passionate about helping others overcome adversity to become the best versions of themselves.Since leaving the Defence Force, Phillip has worked in mental well-being and suicide prevention organisations. In 2018 he was named the Queensland Young Australian of the Year, for his work in mental illness and suicide prevention. He was then awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for significant service to the welfare of war veterans in 2018.Other roles Phillip has held include:Director of the Royal Australian Regiment Corporation, the national peak body representing the interests of members and former members of the RegimentDirector of SWISS 8 an online application that is used as a preventative measure for Suicide Prevention.Ambassador for Bravery TrustAmbassador for QLD DayAmbassador for Australia Day Phillip entered politics because he hadn't seen a fighter in the local MP's role for too long. Passionate about his home town, and wanting Townsville to be a great place to raise his family, he decided to run for office. Phillip wants to see the Herbert electorate prosper again, to be a region where there is opportunity and reward for effort, and a city in which we can have great confidence in the future.Water security, affordable electricity and job creation are critical pieces of the economic puzzle and must be treated as such. Small and medium businesses are the engine room of the local economy, and Phillip wants Townsville businesses to have confidence to take risk, be rewarded and drive our local economy for years to come. Phillip is married to Jenna, who gave birth to their first child, a beautiful daughter named Astin, in April 2018, and a younger sister Emery in April 2020.This podcast series maintains its independence and features several parties in this series.NOTE- Please rate us on Apple Podcasts, donate or become our mate on our website HERE:  Donate - CampaignForce

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict.   During his recovery the doctors told him that he’d never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair.   Now it would have been understandable for Mark to bitterly withdraw in a state of anger and depression and to resign himself to live life on the sidelines. It would have been easy for him to cash in his disability pension and whittle away the days, forever regretting the decision to join the Marines and to deploy to Afghanistan, but he didn’t. To the contrary he used his set back as a springboard for growth and reinvention. Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life. He is a relentless charitable fund-raiser and a daredevil who has performed stunts that many able bodied athletes would find daunting. He has not used a wheel chair since June 9th 2009 and he jokes about the fact that children call him Iron-Man because of his high-tech prosthetics legs. As well as a peak performance coach he is a mentor and a role model to other amputees and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. His sense of humour is only equalled by his sense of wonder, love for learning and love for life. Mark Ormrod turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success and he is now committed to helping others who may have suffered setbacks or feel they are not yet achieving their maximum potential to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with#NoLimits https://www.markormrod.com/

2nd Commando Regiment veterans, friends and family share their memories of the late Sergeant Brett Wood MG, DSM. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Brett Wood joined the Australian Army in 1996. He completed Selection and joined 4 RAR (Commando) in November 1998, which later became the 2nd Commando Regiment. Brett deployed to Malaysia in 1996, Bougainville in 2000, Timor in 2001, Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan in 2006. During that deployment, for his leadership in action as a team commander, he was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. He received a Commendation for service with the Tactical Assault Group - East in 2007. He deployed again to Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011. Brett was tragically killed in action by an Improvised Explosive Device on 23 May 2011. As the 10-year anniversary of Brett’s passing approached, Life on the Line was asked by one of Brett's close friends and fellow commandos to commemorate the day. We have done so by creating this special podcast, a celebration of his life. Alex Lloyd spoke with family, friends and colleagues of Brett - from those who knew him personally to those who served alongside him and marvelled at his professionalism. This podcast shares just a few of many great stories about Brett Wood. We would like to thank the following previous Life on the Line guests for coming back on the show to remember Brett: #31 Dr Dan Pronk #54 Wes ‘H’ Hennessey #77 Adrian Humphries #87 Jeremy Holder #97 Paul Cale #102 Heston Russell #105 Damien Thomlinson Life on the Line would also like to thank for participating 2nd Commando Regiment veterans Jamie and Tom, Brett's sister Sharlene, Brett's friend Iain and Brett’s wife Elvi. These are their memories of the late Sergeant Brett Wood MG, DSM. At the end of the podcast, Alex closes out the episode by reading part of the citation for Brett’s Medal for Gallantry. To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

Matthew Bradford enlisted in the Marine Corps out of high school. In September 2006, his unit was deployed to Haditha, Iraq. In January 2007, Matt was severely wounded after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device in Haditha. Matt lost his vision and both of his legs. After a long rehab, Matt was able to realize his dream of reenlisting in the Marines. Matt continues to service as an inspiration through his message of #NoLegsNoVisionNoProblem. Matt’s website: https://www.matthew-bradford.com Matt on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cplbradford Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bionikmatt5 Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_bradford_usmc –––– Support the podcast and join the Honest Offense community at https://honestoffense.locals.com​​​​​ Other ways to support the podcast: https://www.ericcervone.com/contribute

Angus Hordern interviews 2nd Commando Regiment veteran and IED survivor, Damien Thomlinson. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. This is our second video podcast - you can watch the whole conversation between Damien Thomlinson and Angus Hordern now on YouTube. Damien deployed to Fiji, Timor and Afghanistan with the 2nd Commando Regiment. He lost both his legs in Afghanistan, due to an Improvised Explosive Device, in 2009. He’s gone on to become a motivational speaker, author, actor, golfer, and more. This is an inspiring conversation about Damien’s military career, his life after the blast and how he turned that fateful day into the best thing that ever happened to him. Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include: #29 Todd Vail #54 ‘H’ Vol V #92 Dean Parkinson Vol II #100 Gary Wilson To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

Episode Summary My guest for this week's podcast is retired U.S. Army Special Missions Sergeant Major Dan Ibach. SGM Ibach served for 21 years, seven of those at the 75th Ranger Regiment and fourteen at the Tier 1 Unit. During a deployment to Iraq, Dan was severely wounded when his vehicle drove over an Improvised Explosive Device, killing half of his team. A month later, he would wake up from a coma, rejoin the Unit, and continue to deploy into combat. Ibach was assigned to the United Kingdom's 22nd Special Air Service Regiment as a liaison from the Unit. We discussed hostage rescue, tracking Qasem Soleimani, and much more. Enjoy Main Episode Takeaways Surviving a catastrophic brain injury Hostage Rescue Assignment to A Squadron 22 SAS Hunting Qasem Soleimani Special Operations K9's Archon Ready Group GRIZ Global Solutions Connect With Our Guest for This Episode Dan is an owner and instructor at Archon Ready Group. Dan is the CEO of Griz Global Solutions Connect With John Hendricks www.globalrecon.net www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: www.caspian.band --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/globalrecon/support

In this episode, Jeannette speaks to Mark Ormrod MBE, a Royal Marines veteran, who became a triple amputee when an improvised explosive device exploded while he was on foot patrol. Despite that, he recovered to the point where he now leads a full and active life and is a true inspiration to so many. Mark competed in 2 Invictus Games, winning 4 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Today, he is an inspirational speaker, podcaster, property investor and author who has also spent 10 years working in the charity sector.    Mark explains how he managed to fight his way back to fitness after being told by one doctor he would never walk again. He shares some of the many lessons he learned. Including how this experience has shaped his life and enabled him to achieve so much since being injured. Including how it has helped him to succeed in business and his personal life.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Mark was the first triple amputee in the UK since WWI so there was no roadmap for his recovery. Having someone who has been through something before you provide guidance makes the world of difference. When you see someone else do what others say is impossible, you know you can do the same and it motivates you. To get back to walking Mark had to carry on even when he was in pain and bleeding. Incremental gains still get you there - 1% is still progress. If you have something big to achieve, you need to break it down into smaller realistic goals to get there. Tragedy can open doors for you and provide opportunities, but it is up to you to take the next step and take advantage of them. There are tons of ways to make a good living, especially online. Have the right mindset and just take action. Don´t overcomplicate things. It's amazing what a good cry can achieve, it really can purge everything out of you. If you are at rock bottom you have to set a goal and work towards it. When you get things back on track after tragedy, stay humble and find ways to give back. Don’t be afraid to push yourself out of your comfort zone.   BEST MOMENTS ‘If there´s something that you want to accomplish the fastest and easiest way to do it is to find someone who´s already accomplished it.’ ‘In less than a year, I went from a guy telling me I´m going to be in a wheelchair to not even owning one. ´ ‘Incremental gains – 1% is still progress.’ ‘The resources are there if you want to go out and do something.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series   ABOUT THE GUEST In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict.   During his recovery the doctors told him that he’d never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair.   Now it would have been understandable for Mark to bitterly withdraw in a state of anger and depression and to resign himself to live life on the sidelines. It would have been easy for him to cash in his disability pension and whittle away the days, forever regretting the decision to join the Marines and to deploy to Afghanistan, but he didn’t. To the contrary he used his set back as a springboard for growth and reinvention. Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life. He is a relentless charitable fund-raiser and a daredevil who has performed stunts that many able bodied athletes would find daunting. He has not used a wheel chair since June 9th 2009 and he jokes about the fact that children call him Iron-Man because of his high-tech prosthetics legs. As well as a peak performance coach he is a mentor and a role model to other amputees and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. His sense of humour is only equalled by his sense of wonder, love for learning and love for life. Mark Ormrod turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success and he is now committed to helping others who may have suffered setbacks or feel they are not yet achieving their maximum potential to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with #NoLimits   CONTACT METHOD https://www.markormrod.com/ linkedin.com/in/mark-ormrod-mbe-44609121 mark@markormrod.com   ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.   Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.    CONTACT METHOD https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE LinkedIn Facebook Instagram   PODCAST DESCRIPTION   Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3651 Christopher Replogle Part 1 (Anger, Arrogance, Alcoholism, War) Christopher was a top gunner for the United States Marines, sitting on top of a Humvee in the Iraqi desert, armed with a 50-caliber machine gun. An Improvised Explosive Device blew up his vehicle, killing his friends all around him. He could see the enemy, but the Rules of Engagement prohibited him from returning fire. The injustice lit a rage inside Chris that led to a life of addiction. Until he met the One who took on all our pain. And gave us life.

Certain clusters of nerds on the internet can find it very frustrating when successful people say a lot of incorrect stuff ("Just focus on your passion and be yourself!") about how they found success in their field. To be clear, I am such a nerd. Cedric Chin has researched and written extensively about the academic literature on skill acquisition and expertise—and has made these concepts extremely practical for knowledge workers looking to improve their career skills at his Commonplace blog. Through Cedric's writing, we can build a better model of how experts build their models, which should help us develop our own skills, especially in areas of complexity and uncertainty like management, building a business, or growing an audience. If you are interested in developing practical expertise, check this episode out and follow Cedric's work for more great info. Learn more from Cedric here: Website: www.commoncog.com | Commonplace Blog Twitter: @ejames_c Selected Articles & Series: The Tacit Knowledge Series The Chinese Businessman Paradox A Framework for Putting Mental Models to Practice If you're enjoying the show, the best way to support it is by sharing with your friends. If you don't have any friends, why not a leave a review? It makes a difference in terms of other people finding the show. You can also subscribe to receive my e-mail newsletter at www.toddnief.com. Most of my writing never makes it to the blog, so get on that list. Show Notes: [01:55] A disagreement on tacit knowledge vs deliberate practice—and establishing some definitions [14:00] Why “purposeful practice” is useful to almost everyone—and why “deliberate practice” has a much more narrow application [22:10] The necessary conditions for expertise—and why most of the skills that people want in their lives aren’t easy to research [25:50] “Tacit knowledge” is knowledge that can’t easily be put into words. Experts aren’t very good at explaining what they’re doing, but naturalistic decision-making researchers are able to extract what’s actually going on. [32:27] How athletes make quick decisions—with examples from judo, racquet sports, and Cristiano Ronaldo [40:48] Experts are able to prioritize the most important things in complex environments and are able to easily recognize different “prototypes”—plus a practical management example [49:51] How should someone create an environment that helps people learn and recognize prototypes? [56:25] Having an accurate model of the world doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to be more successful [01:06:10] Sometimes having an inaccurate model of the world is beneficial and makes people more successful in marketing and in sport [01:19:50] How to develop the skill of trial and error [01:25:00] How to learn more from Cedric Links and Resources Mentioned “The Making of an Expert” by K. Anders Ericcson “Deliberate Practice and Proposed Limits on the Effects of Practice on the Acquisition of Expert Performance: Why the Original Definition Matters and Recommendations for Future Research” by K. Anders Ericcson and Kyle W. Harwell “Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise” by K. Anders Ericcson Manager Tools Todd Nief’s Show: Sarah Sentes (Manager Tools) on managing in industries that resist management Naturalistic decision-making “The Two Settings of Kind and Wicked Learning Environments” by Robin Hogarth and Tomás Lejarraga “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized world” by David Epstein “Superior self-paced memorization of digits in spite of a normal digit span: The structure of a memorist’s skill.” by Yi Hu and K. Anders Ericcson The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance “The relationship between expertise and visual search strategy in a racquet sport” by Bruce Abernethy and David G. Russell “Conditions for Intuitive Expertise: A Failure to Disagree” by Gary Klein and Daniel Kahneman Recognition primed decision “Developing cognitive task analysis and the importance of socio-cognitive competence/insight for professional practice” by Julie Gore and Adrian P. Banks “Friendly casualty outcomes: choice of counter Improvised Explosive Device tactics matters on the asymmetric battlefield” by Larry D Baca and Michael D Proctor Cristiano Ronaldo scores in complete darkness Jimmy Pedro “Sources of Power” by Gary Klein “The Power of Intuition: How to Use Your Gut Feelings to Make Better Decisions at Work” by Gary Klein “A New Model of Scheduling in Manufacturing: Tasks, Roles, and Monitoring” by Sarah Jackson and John R. Wilson Explicit and tacit rationality Expected utility hypothesis Bayesian inference Lean startup “Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction” by Philip Tetlock “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It” by Chris Voss “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman “Psychobiology of Fatigue During Endurance Exercise” by Samuele Marcora Predictive coding “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” by Cal Newport

In this episode we talk to Andy Fermo from Invisible Injuries about his journey to becoming a special forces soldier and then impact that had on him from a mental health perspective.Andy's Bio "When the dust settled" after 10 years military service and two active "Tours of duty" with Australian Special Forces, surviving the impact of an Improvised Explosive Device and near death scenarios Andy found himself in a dark hole, seeking purpose and carrying baggage that affected everyday life. Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) in 2001 over the years he's sought to create purpose and meaning based on a work/lifestyle that is designed around being positive and mindful of his condition. This isn't always the case, it's easy to quickly derail and at Christmas 2018 a combination of unforeseen circumstances and events saw his mental health deteriorate. It was at this low point, whilst camping and close to being homeless the idea of Invisible Injuries was born. Early in his journey to recover Andy learned how to navigate and seek out support services. Now was the time to enact his self-care plan, accessing support systems and doing the work to get back on his feet. Now Andy shares his lived experience and those of his peers so he could better the mental-health and wellbeing of veterans, first responders and their immediate support experiencing PTSD. Through hosting the Invisible Injuries podcast, Holistic self-care ideas, connecting support services to the user and creating an "all-in-one" online resource. Andy has guested on many podcasts interviews and public speaking events, also being published in Stories of Hope and is an active member of the community volunteering his time with numerous ex-services organisations. Andy's LinksInstagram FacebookWebsiteLinkedInYouTubePodcastLinks Mentioned in this Episode Holosync Meditation Our Courses Recovering from Ground Zero CourseEssential 8 Finding Your WhyCoaching

In this episode we talk to Andy Fermo from Invisible Injuries about his journey to becoming a special forces soldier and then impact that had on him from a mental health perspective.Andy's Bio "When the dust settled" after 10 years military service and two active "Tours of duty" with Australian Special Forces, surviving the impact of an Improvised Explosive Device and near death scenarios Andy found himself in a dark hole, seeking purpose and carrying baggage that affected everyday life. Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) in 2001 over the years he's sought to create purpose and meaning based on a work/lifestyle that is designed around being positive and mindful of his condition. This isn't always the case, it's easy to quickly derail and at Christmas 2018 a combination of unforeseen circumstances and events saw his mental health deteriorate. It was at this low point, whilst camping and close to being homeless the idea of Invisible Injuries was born. Early in his journey to recover Andy learned how to navigate and seek out support services. Now was the time to enact his self-care plan, accessing support systems and doing the work to get back on his feet. Now Andy shares his lived experience and those of his peers so he could better the mental-health and wellbeing of veterans, first responders and their immediate support experiencing PTSD. Through hosting the Invisible Injuries podcast, Holistic self-care ideas, connecting support services to the user and creating an "all-in-one" online resource. Andy has guested on many podcasts interviews and public speaking events, also being published in Stories of Hope and is an active member of the community volunteering his time with numerous ex-services organisations. Andy's LinksInstagram FacebookWebsiteLinkedInYouTubePodcastLinks Mentioned in this Episode Holosync Meditation Our Courses Recovering from Ground Zero CourseEssential 8 Finding Your WhyCoaching

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY “The next hour is not guaranteed, so we’ve got to live each minute to the fullest.”   No legs. No vision. No problem.    Would you have the guts to say this if you lost your legs?    On January 18, 2007, Matt Bradford was severely injured after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device in Haditha Iraq. At that moment, his whole life was detoured. He learned the true meaning of overcoming, adapting, and success through failure.  Matt never let his injuries define who he was or what he could do. He sees every obstacle as a new challenge for him to overcome. Over the years, he has been inspired to share his story to motivate others through their own life challenges with his message of #JustWalk and #NoLegsNoVisionNoProblem. I hope by the end of this interview, you find the courage to look at  Your challenges, Your failures,  Your setbacks,  Your adversity,  ... and have the mindset of no legs, no vision, no problem.  If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.      Let's connect:   Website: https://jimharshawjr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimharshawjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimharshawjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimharshaw   About Your Host Jim Harshaw   My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re in the right place because you can get there from here.   And I can help.   Who I Am   I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEOs, and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how.   Why You Are Here   You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled, and overcome as you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here.     FOLLOW JIM   Website: https://jimharshawjr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimharshawjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimharshawjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimharshaw  

Master Sergeant Cedric King entered the United States Army in 1995. During his 20 year career, Master Sergeant King proved himself to be an exemplary soldier graduating from several distinguishing schools in the Army, including but not limited to: the United States Army Jumpmaster Course, United States Army Pathfinder course, Air Assault course, and The United States Army Ranger Course. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. On July 25, 2012 during his second tour in Afghanistan, Cedric was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. The explosion caused internal injuries, permanent damage to his right arm and hand and the amputation of both of his legs. Cedric now refers to that moment as his finest hour. While recovering from his injuries Cedric found time to complete his bachelors degree and begin to cultivate his speaking voice. Since becoming an amputee, Cedric has shared his story of perseverance and endurance with audiences such as the US Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point, professional sports teams of the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Fortune 500 companies from Home Depot to Facebook. In February of 2019 his story was published into print when he released his book called, “The Making Point”. In his book he shares mindsets, philosophies, and stories that include how 21 months after losing both of his legs, Cedric completed the 2014 Boston Marathon. He has been featured on Networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO and the NFL Network. He has gone on to compete in a number of physically taxing events including a 70.3 mile half Ironman Triathlon, He is a two New York City Marathon Finisher, a five time Boston Marathon finisher, numerous half marathons, and a three time 48.6 mile Disney Marathon series finisher. Cedric has been married to his lovely wife, Khieda King, since October of 2000 and the couple have two beautiful daughters, Amari and Khayma King.

This episode is sponsored by Ashleigh Magee Coaching. you'd like to learn more, send Ashleigh an email to admin@AshleighMaGee.com Jenny Pacanowski is a poet/combat veteran/facilitator/public speaker/playwright and curator. While in the Army she deployed to Iraq in 2004, Jenny was a combat medic and provided medical support for convoys with the Marines, Air Force, and the Army. She also did shifts in the Navy medical hospital. In Germany, she was part of a medical evacuation company. Jenny is the Founder and Director of Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving; a reintegration program that utilizes writing and performance to empower veterans to thrive in their daily life. Jenny collaborates with multiple organizations including colleges, universities, middle schools and theaters across the country. Mental Health in the MilitaryJenny Pacanowski started her military career in 2003 as a way to pay off her student loans. Less than a year after going on active duty she found herself on her first combat deployment in Iraq as a combat medic. While in Iraq she provided medical support for convoys with the Marines, Air Force, and the Army. She also did shifts in the Navy medical hospital. Jenny shares a lasting memory where her convoy was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device and while waiting on a bridge on a night operation where they were almost hit the Marine convoy under the bridge with friendly fire. While home on Rest and Relaxation during her deployment, Jenny did her “goodbye tour.” She didn’t expect to come home from the second half of her deployment and made a point to see all the friends and family that she could while home. Saying goodbye to them, but not telling them of the danger she would be facing while going back to Iraq. While she was home from she also found out that the military would not pay off her student loans. This made her angry. And she contemplated not returning but felt compelled to return because she could not bear the thought of her comrades dying and her not being there to help. When the deployment was over she started to work to find out how to get the military to pay off the loans they had promised when she enlisted. She was able to transition to the Reserves and go back home where she got a lawyer and took up the fight for the military to pay back her loans. It eventually took a Congressional hearing for her loans to be paid off for time served. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder grabs hold of JennyWhen she got back home she struggled with severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and began a very destructive lifestyle. It took years with the help of her parents, a private psychologist, the Veteran Affairs, and a writing workshop to help with her PTSD. And even after she began her road to recovery it took years before she finally woke up to the state her life had become. She talked about experiencing a life-changing moment while looking around at her situation and seeing her beat up arms. At that moment she said this has to change and it was at that point things started to change and she got a handle on her drug use and alcoholism. She is now a successful poet, public speaker, playwright, and curator. The work she is doing to help veterans and to build a bridge between the military and civilian divide is so important. It is changing people’s lives and changing their stories.She tells young women considering joining the military to not get caught up in the recruiter glorification of the military. At the end of the day when you sign up to join the military, you are the military’s property. It requires a lot of sacrifices to be in the military. And if you have a family you are asking them to make sacrifices as well. It is important that you take a hard look at what the military has to offer and decide if it is the best choice for you. Connect with Jenny:www.jennywarriorpoet.comhttps://www.womenveteransempowered.org/Related Episodes:Being a Medic in the Air Force - Episode 24Overcoming Adversity in the Army - Episode 45Overcoming PTSD and What’s Next - Episode 11Additional Mental Health Resources:Dear Air Force Leadership You Are Missing the PointChanging the Conversation about Mental HealthVeterans Affairs Mental Health

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke 3 days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. Today on The Best Version Of You show, Mark shares that his situation and circumstances don't define his life, what defines his life is the meaning he has chosen to attach to what happened to him, and to the positive lessons he's learned along the way. Mark is now an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on social media around the world as he shares how he's turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success. His story continues to help others who have suffered setbacks to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with no limits. You can reach out to Mark on social media @markormrod across all platforms and via his website www.markormord.com

Join us for our first inspiring dads episode, in this episode we interview Mark Ormrod- In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award-winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life.

In May 2007, Colonel Greg Gadson found himself face-up on a Baghdad street, having been blown out of his vehicle by a powerful roadside bomb. He was bleeding profusely from both legs, which he eventually lost. As a battalion commander, that day he was returning from a memorial service for two Soldiers from a sister unit who lost their lives...and now Colonel Gadson's Soldiers were trying desperately to save his. Retired Colonel Greg Gadson played football at West Point before becoming a Field Artillery Officer in 1989. He saw every major conflict until that fateful day in 2007, when he lost both his legs to an Improvised Explosive Device. In the years following his injury, he recovered and continued to serve, eventually becoming the Garrison Commander at Fort Belvoir and retiring in 2015. In this interview, he shares details of the IED attack and how his unit's pre-deployment training directly saved his life. COL Gadson also describes his decade-long partnership with the New York Giants and how he came to hold two Super Bowl Rings as a double amputee. Colonel Gadson is a powerful presence and an inspiration to be around. Please enjoy the conversation and lead well!

In May 2007, Colonel Greg Gadson found himself face-up on a Baghdad street, having been blown out of his vehicle by a powerful roadside bomb. He was bleeding profusely from both legs, which he eventually lost. As a battalion commander, that day he was returning from a memorial service for two Soldiers from a sister unit who lost their lives...and now Colonel Gadson's Soldiers were trying desperately to save his. Retired Colonel Greg Gadson played football at West Point before becoming a Field Artillery Officer in 1989. He saw every major conflict until that fateful day in 2007, when he lost both his legs to an Improvised Explosive Device. In the years following his injury, he recovered and continued to serve, eventually becoming the Garrison Commander at Fort Belvoir and retiring in 2015. In this interview, he shares details of the IED attack and how his unit's pre-deployment training directly saved his life. COL Gadson also describes his decade-long partnership with the New York Giants and how he came to hold two Super Bowl Rings as a double amputee. Colonel Gadson is a powerful presence and an inspiration to be around. Please enjoy the conversation and lead well!

 ALB57 – The Man who stood on an IED  Who is Mark Ormrod?  On Christmas Eve, 2007 Royal Marines Commando, Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. He was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital when an innovative and dangerous procedure saved his life. He woke up three days later back in the UK with both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. Doctors told Mark that he'd never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Mark thought otherwise, though. And he hasn't used a wheelchair since 2009.   Today, Mark Ormrod is a motivational speaker, performance coach, mentor and role model to other amputees, and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. He's also the star of a documentary called "No Limits," gold medal winning athlete at the Invictus Games, and is currently writing the follow up to his 2010 autobiography, "Man Down."   Mark the Royal Marine….  Mark joined the Marines heated and focused and just wanted to grow as an individual and squeeze the most out of this short time that we get on the planet. Mark finished his training when he was 18. Just a young lad, who by his own admission put a green beret on his head, and thought he was Rambo. Mark spent a couple of years just enjoying it. He was born and bred here in Plymouth. He say’s “once you earn that beret you walk around your chest out a little bit”, he got in a little bit in trouble, the first couple years, but then he knuckled down, and got focused. Mark has always been that kind of forward driven kind of way.   Mark the Marine, in the beginning, young, loving life, full of energy. Just out there being a lad. As we all do as we get older and we progress in our careers and our lives, we mature a little bit.  Mark made a lot more mistakes back then, but he learnt from them, and moved on, some of the quote-unquote failures that he experienced, and the mistakes that he made, made Mark feel a bit down about them, but as he’s got older he’s realised, they weren't really failures, as he’s learnt from them, they were mistakes, but again, he’s learnt from them.  People always ask Mark has he always been this way, has he always been motivated, driven, and the short answer is yes.  But from his perspective, it took him losing both his legs and right arm for him to see it.  Mark’s first taste of combat….. Mark was 19 when he had his first taste of combat. He had started his training in February 2001. 62 young lads started, only 12 of them made it through the training.  Four weeks before Mark finished his training, and was halfway through the live fire exercises, he was in the NAAFI and witnessed 9-11.  So Mark passed out and become a Royal Marine, it was looking likely that Mark would be deploying to Afghanistan early 2002 for ‘Operation Jacana’. Now, for whatever reason, that didn't happen to the scale it was meant to be. It became quite a SS, Special Forces kind of thing.  So Mark didn't go after all, but then Iraq came around 2003. That then became his focus, Mark was one of the first guys on the ground, working out of what's called now 30 Commando. Mark spent a couple weeks in Kuwait, just waiting, sat in trenches, just on that border of Kuwait, Iraq, ready to go over, he got given the signal and went. Mark came away from that tour feeling a little bit disappointed. He was all geared up, ready to put to test everything he had been training for but that didn’t happen, he thought he was going to be down on his belt buckle with a bayonet in his teeth crawling through the sand and doing this for three months solid, because he was a young lad and thought that's what going to war was. What happened next? So, Mark came home, despite the lack of activity in Iraq he still felt like he had evolved a lot. He went to Norway a couple of times, endured some survival training out in the snow. Mark then boxed for the Marines a spot had come up for the boxing team, and he thought that would be all right, he would do a little bit of training in the morning and go home in the afternoon. He underestimated that, four hours every morning, four hours every afternoon for eight weeks solid. But Mark began to think about the fact, he hadn't really done what it was that he wanted to do. His first daughter Kezia came along early 2005 and the combination led to Mark making the decision to leave the Royal Marines in early in 2006.  Mark ended up working as a night doorman for a little bit. Mark was entitled to some money through the re-education system in the military, and flew out to South Africa, to retrain as a bodyguard, he was now 22 years old at that point, and thought he’d be walking around in an Armani suit, talking into his cuff, diving around protecting celebrities and that isn't what the job entails. In fact he struggled to get a job , despite having a green beret, despite having experience at war, despite having qualified at a really prestigious close protection training school in South Africa people wouldn't take him on, because he didn't know anybody to get my foot in the door.  Time to re-join the Royal Marines………. So, after a little period of soul searching, life not going great, really not happy with the way things were heading, Mark decided to re-join the Marines, which he did early 2007. He re-joined to 40 Commando who are based up in Taunton, and were next in the roster to go to Afghanistan. Mark did have a choice where he could have gone, it was either the Commando training centre in Exmouth which is a non-deployable unit, or 40 Commando who are next on the rotation. And he kind of felt it would have been a good tour for him. He didn't know what to expect. He was basing it on my tour in Iraq, but because his life wasn't where he wanted it to be, he thought it would be healthy to get out of the country, just get away from all the distractions and things going on, reassess his life, reprioritize, come back and take it in a more positive direction. So, he asked to go to 40 Commando, Mark got to the unit, went through all the pre-deployment training, and he knew from the minute he did that it was going to be different because the training was different. It was a lot more intense, a lot more in detail.  Mark deployed for Afghanistan the 7th of September, 2007. Christmas Eve 2007 –  Christmas Eve, Mark and a group of his friends were called up to the headquarters compound and given a brief on the next foot patrol. It was a very brief brief, because the idea was that we they would leave the rear entrance of their camp in two sections with eight men in each section. One goes north, one goes south. They were told to patrol the immediate perimeter of the camp and not go any more than 300 metres. Before that, these patrols would be out for four, five, six miles. Eight, nine, ten hours. It was just a quick get your boots out on the ground, show the enemy watching you that you're still out there doing something, even though we're not really doing anything, come back in the front entrance of the camp, so now the opposite side, and then you have a couple of days R&R, open your cards and care packages from home, and try your best to enjoy Christmas, given the circumstances.  When Mark and his fellow marines had nearly completed this routine foot patrol, Mark was required to get down on to his stomach, and as his right knee hit the floor, he knelt on and detonated an Improvised Explosive Device.  Mark goes into detail about what happened immediately after this happened in the podcast.  Strict procedures and processes got Mark out of there quickly and safely…… The team completely followed the procedure, from a military perspective, the key is discipline. It's the discipline that's beaten into them from day one. That there are these procedures and systems in place for a reason. And the reason is, it saves lives. And that's exactly what it did for Mark that day.  Mark is told he will never walk again………..  Mark spent about four days trying to process what the Dr had told him and then figured out a plan forward. He didn’t know anything about being disabled. About six days after a guy came to visit Mark. His name was Mick Brennan, he had been injured in Iraq 2005. He walked into the hospital room with two prosthetic legs above the knee And he sat down and told Mark his story, told Mark what he had achieved, what Mark could expect to achieve. Mark started to research  triple amputees, prosthetics, just searching all over the world to see anybody who had his injuries that was living their life without being confined to a wheelchair. And he found some people and that was a massive motivator. In that instant, the impossible became possible. What Mark has achieved since is truly remarkable, but you will have to click play to discover just how remarkable. For links to everything we talk about, including the video recording of the episode and transcription of everything we talked about, head over to the show notes at bigidea.co.uk/podcast. And to watch the LIVE recording of each episode of the Ambitious. Lifestyle. Business. Podcast, join our Facebook Group for FREE - you can then watch our ugly mugs in glorious technicolour every month, as well as get BONUS in-between-isodes, and direct access to both of us to ask any questions about this, or any other episode.

Lorraine Kelly introduces a conversation between Joseph Connor and Gary Jamieson.   Joseph Connor joined the Army in 1942. He was honoured by the French government for his part in liberating France during the Second World War. He continues to live independently at his home in Glasgow at the age of 94.    Gary Jamieson was in his 14th year of service – and on his second tour of Afghanistan – when he was catastrophically injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. The blast killed his patrol commander, and Gary lost both legs above the knee, and his left arm above the elbow.   If you’d like to know more about ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, visit soldierscharity.org (https://soldierscharity.org/)   Interview conducted by Dave Roberts  Produced by Wisebuddah (https://www.wisebuddah.com/podcasts/podcast-production)

Lorraine Kelly introduces a conversation between Andy Reid and John Cutting.   In October 2009, whilst on patrol with 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment in Afghanistan, Corporal Andy Reid stood on an Improvised Explosive Device. As a result of the explosion, he lost his right leg below the knee, his left leg above the knee, and his right arm.    John Cutting served in the Royal Engineers from 1970 to 1974, and was sent on back-to-back tours of Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles. John has PTSD, which he puts down to his experiences during that time.    If you’d like to know more about ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, visit soldierscharity.org (https://soldierscharity.org/)   Interview conducted by Dave Roberts  Produced by Wisebuddah (https://www.wisebuddah.com/podcasts/podcast-production)  

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Sergeant Noah Galloway was assigned to the 1st of the 502nd Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Just three months in to his second tour of duty, he experienced a life changing injury. On December 19, 2005, Galloway lost his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee in an Improvised Explosive Device attack. Now a fitness expert and motivational speaker, Galloway doesn’t take excuses from his clients, fans and followers – and finds ways to get things done. He continues to compete, participating in adventure races around the country, such as Tough Mudder, Spartan events, fitness competitions plus numerous 5Ks, 10Ks and marathons. A sought after public speaker, Galloway travels the country sharing his story, encouraging and motivating others to offer no excuses. From elementary school assemblies to veterans organizations to corporate sales meetings, Galloway’s enthusiasm for life and his passion for helping others brings a unique perspective to gatherings. Most recently, Galloway lead his team to victory on FOX’s new hit series American Grit, where teams were tested with various military challenges. He also took third place in Season 20 of ABC’s hit series, Dancing with The Stars. Following his appearance on the November cover of Men’s Health Magazine, he was named the publication’s 2014 Ultimate Guy. Adding to the list, Galloway released his first book a memoir; Living with No Excuses the Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier. He’s also been a guest on numerous national talk shows including Ellen and The Today Show. Galloway recently created the No Excuses Charitable Fund, which raises money and awareness for organizations that mean the most to him, including Operation Enduring Warrior and No Barriers USA. In this episode we dive into: How the events of 9/11 transformed Noah from wanting nothing to do with the military to enlisting in the armed forces in less than 24 hours. The “Triangle of death” and the events in Southwest Baghdad that led to the explosive device attack on Noah's humvee and the loss of his arm and leg. Noah's struggle with the loss of his identity after his injury, and the depression that followed and how he turned his life around. What drove Noah to get back into fitness, start a business, and redefine his purpose. The impact that social media has had on veterans and how it has given them the ability to share their stories and connect with others that might be experiencing similar struggles. How Noah landed on Dancing with the Stars and the lessons he learned from diving into an area in which he had almost no experience. The greatest physical challenges that Noah has learned to overcome following his injuries. His struggle with perfectionism and how he’s dealt with this mental block. Why the relationship with his children comes before everything else in his life, including work and fame. The daily habits that keep Noah mentally learning and physically pushing boundaries. www.brenttieri.com

Sergeant Noah Galloway was assigned to the 1st of the 502nd Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Just three months into his second tour of duty, he experienced a life-changing injury. On December 19, 2005, Galloway lost his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee in an Improvised Explosive Device attack. He was transported to Germany to receive medical treatment, remaining unconscious for five days. Galloway woke up late in the evening on Christmas Eve to learn he lost two of his limbs and sustained severe injuries to his right leg and his jaw. Galloway was then transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. After a long stint in recovery and rehabilitation, Galloway did what many disabled veterans do, becoming withdrawn, out of shape and depressed. The former fitness fanatic and hyper-competitive athlete was now drinking, smoking and sleeping his days away. But late one night, Galloway took a long look in the mirror and realized there was more to him than the injuries. And he set a goal to get back in shape, be healthier and inspire others. Now a fitness expert and motivational speaker, Galloway doesn’t take excuses from his clients, fans, and followers – and finds ways to get things done. He continues to compete, participating in adventure races around the country, such as Tough Mudder, Spartan events, fitness competitions plus numerous 5Ks, 10Ks and marathons. A sought-after public speaker, Galloway travels the country sharing his story, encouraging and motivating others to offer no excuses. From elementary school assemblies to veterans organizations to corporate sales meetings, Galloway’s enthusiasm for life and his passion for helping others brings a unique perspective to gatherings. Most recently, Galloway led his team to victory on FOX’s new hit series American Grit, where teams were tested with various military challenges. He also took third place in Season 20 of ABC’s hit series, Dancing With The Stars. Following his appearance on the November cover of Men’s Health Magazine, he was named the publication’s 2014 Ultimate Guy. He’s also been a guest on numerous national talk shows including Ellen and The Today Show.

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Episode 08: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Discussion of IEDs - Improvised Explosive Devices (aka bombs) in Active Shooter Events. Bill Godfrey: Welcome to this next discussion in ongoing podcast series talking about active shooter incident management. Today, we are going to be talking about the impact of improvised explosive devices in the presence of active shooter events. I have with us today to join the conversation Billy Perry, retired detective and bomb technician from the Jacksonville area. Welcome, thanks for coming in Billy. Billy Perry: Thank you for having me. Bill Godfrey: And Tom Billington, retired fire chief from the south Florida area. Tom, thanks for coming in.Tom Billington: Thanks for having me.Bill Godfrey: I am Bill Godfrey, also one of the other instructors. Tom and Billy, both instructors here with C3 on the active shooter incident management course. Billy, let's start off with you on the bomb tech side. What is the real threat of bombs to us from a practical point of view in these active shooter events? Based on what we've seen and what's going on, what is the threat? Billy Perry: I'm glad you're asking these questions, Bill. Bombs and IEDs are becoming much more prevalent in our world. When I say "our world", I'm talking about our world in the law enforcement fire community and especially in the active shooter realm. They are becoming more frequent. They're becoming more sophisticated. They're becoming more reliable and, as a result, more dangerous. One of things that we like to say is "bombs have the right of way". You can't negotiate with them. They're an inanimate object and they're something to be concerned with. In our curriculum, we talk about 50 pounds and less being a device that we're concerned with. Where I came from and our jurisdiction, we were responsible for everything under 100 pounds under water. That's a lot. 50 pounds of explosives is a significant amount and will do a lot of damage. Ignorance reigns supreme and to be frank, when I was involved in the explosive breaching side as a S.W.A.T. guy, I was very cavalier about explosives and I was terrified of a dirty bomb. Then, I found out that a, once I learned about explosives, I realized that I wasn't afraid of a dirty bomb. I could fix that with a whisk broom and dust buster, but conventional explosives now, I'm mortified of. They terrify me. We have to be concerned about that. We have to be concerned about secondaries because bombers are like knife fighters. If you have one knife in law enforcement, you always look for another one and a third. The same thing with bomb. If they do one, they like to have two. Redundancy. Like I said before, they come from the department of redundancy department. You want to be cognizant of that. Just be careful with them. Bill Godfrey: Interesting segue in that, they come from the redundancy department is kind of funny, but I guess in many ways true here. From the active shooter events that we've seen and from the security information you're privy to, what are the kinds of things that guys that are operating on the inside should be looking for? If they have a bomb or they seize, if there is a bomb present, somebody brought an IED to the thing, what are the sizes? What's the range of the threat that they're looking for? What's the size of the package the device triggers? Any common stuff there? Anything to keep eyes out for? Billy Perry: Absolutely. They're the normal ones and we've seen all of them in the instance such as the Boston bombing, such as the San Bernardino incident. They've had the triggers from electric. They've had, when I say "electric", San Bernardino was a Christmas bulb which ran off of a battery. They had a remote-controlled, San Bernardino, remote-controlled car. The Boston bombers made grenades out of elbows, galvanized elbows. We have to be very cognizant of all those. They're usually hand-portable, but they are still very formidable devices. Bill Godfrey: Got you. As we're a contact team or a rescue task force, both of them, they're moving downrange, they see something that just doesn't look right, what are the steps? What's the initial action? Billy Perry: Great question again. I'll tell you, in our curriculum we say IED and tell where it goes on the checklist. We talk about that, where is it and talk about what it is. Where I come from, we were not super smart and what we had to do is, because I'm one of us and I can say that and we keep things really, really simple. We use the word "bomb" because nothing else can be mistaken for "bomb". The only time that we use the word "go" is in response, or in regards, I should say to "bomb". We say "bomb cover" or "bomb go". If we are moving down a passageway, a hallway or down in a area and we run into a device and by running into, I mean we see it, the point man sees it. No matter what size it is, we're practicing a 540 scan, 360 around, 180 degrees up and down and if you see it, immediately stop. Just like the military has a 5-25-5 meter immediate area scan, 25 meter area scan, we do the 5 foot scan and the 25 foot area scan to look for other things, but we call out "bomb cover". If the bomb is a distance from us, we say "bomb cover" and we move to cover creating angles and air gaps. [inaudible 00:05:33] one person will hold on it, not necessarily looking at it because what are we covering? The bomb. If you can see the bomb, the bomb can see you. You've got to remember a bomb is a gun that fires in a 540 degree arc. It doesn't miss. We want to make sure that we keep that away, but we're still paying attention for actionable intelligence and stimulus. If it's coming at us, I should say, like if the bomber comes out or the shooter comes out and throws something towards us, that would be "bomb go" and we're going to move past it. Is this moving toward us? We're going to move past it towards them and continue the assault. Bill Godfrey: Tom, I want to bring you into the conversation at this point. We've got a group of injured. There's a contact team that's either in the area or passed through the area because we've seen this happen in some incidents across the country. We're working to provide some medical, emergent medical care to the patients and then get them evacked out and then we find a device. What's the impact, because on the rescue task force for medics being downrange, we talk about them being in a warm zone, but obviously if we're in the vicinity of what we believe is a bomb, that makes it a direct threat environment. Suddenly, it becomes a hot zone. What's the course of action? Tom, from your perspective, you've got medics downrange. They're already in there. You've got patients that need to get evacked out. Lo and behold, turn around, there's a backpack, there's a thing, there's a whatever. What actions are they going to take? What do you think is going to happen? Tom Billington: Actually, this is a good discussion point. Usually before we activate the RTF, law enforcement will tell the EMS or fire crew, "Here's what's going to happen if somebody starts shooting". It might be a good idea to have the conversation, "Here's what we're going to do if we see something suspicious. That way, it doesn't take the fire or EMS personnel off guard. If somebody says "bomb", I know that right away can make a firefighter go, "Oh, what do we do now?" Obviously, having the conversation beforehand is very important. Again, making sure we have relationships with our law enforcement, very important. Again, if I was on the scene with Billy and we're looking at something that was maybe a device and he gave me direction, I would listen to it because I trust him wholeheartedly. I know his abilities. We need to make sure that the fire community is meeting with these experts not during, but way before an incident occurs. I think those two things alone will really help the fire or EMS folks be able to handle a situation when it comes up. Bill Godfrey: Billy, that scenario and what Tom is describing, I think it makes a lot of sense. They're in a room. They're in a casualty collection point. Lo and behold, you're working on five, six, seven patients and here's a device. Here's an honest goodness believed to be legit device. What are the things that they can do. What are the things that they can do to try to make themselves a little safer, make the patients a little safer short of the obvious of grab them and get them out of there? Are there anything, other things that they can do? Billy Perry: If it's a small room, we're going to get them out of there. We're going to have to move them. Space is your friend. If an area will provide you cover from rifle fire, it's probably going to be okay for distance from a bomb. It's going to be better than obviously nothing. Space and good cover and angles. Multiple angles are even better, not in a confined area, but we're going to, if it is a very small device and again, all devices aren't the same. It's hard to pack ourselves up. Again, I don't want to overemphasize them, but I don't want to downplay them too much either. If you look at a hand grenade that's a small amount of composition B, but man, the amount of damage that it does compared to a block of C4, that's amazingly devastating, but a pipe bomb with black powder, let's say, is going to be a significant event, but it's not going to be anywhere near the same because you've got a low explosive versus a high explosive. If they are in a closed area, obviously bunkering it, the device without touching it and that. I think, for your RTF, I think if your initial responders and everybody are pretty switched on, they're going to be looking for that because I know we train for that. We train to look for that. They're going to see something that's out of the ordinary. Again, there's a huge difference between something with a radio antenna coming out of it like the car in San Bernardino and a pipe bomb with a fuse that's burned, you can see the burn marks that it didn't go off. There's a huge difference between the two because the one is probably not going to happen obviously, or it would've, and then there's the other. Then, there's the other types of devices that you're worried about, but go ahead. Bill Godfrey: I want to try to get you to clarify something because I know what you mean, but obviously on a podcast when we're just talking about things, it's sometimes a little hard to explain because you've mentioned several times angles. Can you be a little more clear on what you mean by angles for the people that are listening? Billy Perry: Absolutely. When you encounter a device, you want to create angles. You want to move in a 90-degree angle from it, like if you can go down another hallway, if you can go around the corner of a building. Again, multiple angles are even better. You don't want to be in a room or a house with it if you can or a building if you can. You want to get out. If you have to stay in it, you want to create as much air and angles from it adjoining rooms and areas as you can. Again, if it's bomb cover, we're going to have one person that's going to stop and provide cover being responsible for cover downrange without staring at the device. Somebody else is going to be moving to look for an alternate route, just try to find another way around it and move on, but if we get stimulus, if we get actionable intelligence, we're going to move past that device frankly with the exception of possibly a PIR, a passive infrared or a motion detector no different than you have on a flood light or a motion detector on a burglar alarm. Those are different because those are pretty effective. We're going to be very cognizant of those. That's going to require another entry.Bill Godfrey: Best case scenario: You spot it, call it out to the team, fall back, find another way around it and then continue to execute your mission. We haven't talked about [inaudible 00:12:23] yet. Guess let's put a tag in that one and come back to it.Billy Perry: Okay. Okay.Bill Godfrey: The idea of angles, we want to get around corners. Part of that is the blast wave. Is it also the fragmentation that you're trying to get away from? Billy Perry: You're trying to get away from ... Bombs injure us and kill us in three ways: Heat, fragmentation and overpressure, or the shockwave, the overpressure, the changes in pressure. They're all dangerous. They're all bad. You're a firefighter, you know. [inaudible 00:12:49] burned, we don't want pressure and we definitely don't want frag, which is a bunch of baby bullets or big bullets even. That's why distance and cover are important.Bill Godfrey: Okay. With that said, let's talk a little bit about marking it. If you come upon something, and when we say "come upon it", let's just be clear, we're not talking about it is at your feet and you've closed on it to six inches. That's not what we're talking about. You've seen it 15, 20, 30 feet down the hallway as you're coming up on something. Billy Perry: Hopefully.Bill Godfrey: Hopefully. We hope.Billy Perry: Right. Hopefully. Bill Godfrey: What's the kinds of things that are effective for marking it to alert other crews not to go down there or alert it that that's, there's something unusual there? Billy Perry: We really emphasize glow sticks. We really do. Green and red glow sticks. We emphasize those and we emphasize everybody having a bag for active incidents and having those in there. We recommend, if you mark it with red, that means it's something along the lines of a PIR or something that's command-detonated with an antenna. Don't go past that. Don't go past that. We recommend something that is green and red combined, link them together for something that has a fuse that's burned. This is probably not going to go off, but don't tarry here. Move by. If you've got to move by, we'd look at it and I've always said, "Just move. Don't sit and look at it. Don't waste time. Look at where you want to go and go. Don't look at the bomb. Don't mess with the bomb. Don't mess with it. Just let it go. Hopefully you ignore it, it ignores you and you move on." Then, green for something that a bomb tech would put down saying, "This one has been mitigated, trip wires." Be cognizant of that. That's another thing to look for. Look for the initiating mechanism. If you do see a device, look and see if you see any wires or fishing line or anything like that. Bill Godfrey: Okay. I'm going to tangent a little bit here and ask a harder question. This scenario I'm about to give you has come up a number of times in training that we've done and it's been interesting seeing responder's reactions to it. In some cases, there's been the threat of a vehicle-borne IED, which you make an interesting point about the distinction between a bomb in a vehicle and a vehicle that is a bomb. I'll let you explain on that a little bit as well, but the threat of what is believed to be a vehicle-borne IED that has an exposure to people that you need to rescue and as quick as you're going to move, it's going to take time. You've got 15, 20, 30 people that need to be rescued. No matter how you chalk it up, that's going to take a lot of time and a lot of people. Tom, recall back the scenarios we've seen where people have used firetrucks as shielding between where the casualties are and between where this potential vehicle-borne IED. On the one hand, firetruck, big red truck, made mostly of aluminum, which is not necessarily that good, but also there got a lot of water sitting in the middle of them. Billy Perry: That's what I was about to say.Bill Godfrey: Talk a little bit about what are the strategies. Tom, I'm trying to remember how many times we've seen that now. Is that a good strategy? Are there better ideas? How do you handle ... Tom and I are on the medical side. What are we supposed to see with these patients that are in a hot zone that are exposed to this thing? We can't diffuse it. We can't make the bomb go away. We can't get rid of it. What do we do? Billy Perry: You're on the right track. Absolutely firetrucks are amazing cover, so are garbage trucks. They really are. They're big, heavy, they deflect pressure waves. They're really, really good, but those, but while you're putting those in place, be moving as many as you can. We have to move them. [inaudible 00:17:00] whatever, we've got to move them, got to get them out of there because we're not going to move the car obviously, because another thing that we don't do when we have a device, even in a movement area, like with an active shooter in a building or in an office complex or whatever, we're not going to change the environment. We're going to leave the environment where it is and we're not going to change the lights. We're not going to move it obviously, which that brings me to another good point. Let's put a pin in that one, or about touching bombs. We're not going to change the car. We're not going to move the car out of the way. We're not going to move that. The point you were talking about is, there's a big difference between the pipe bomb in the backseat of a car, that's not a car. That's not a VBID, that's not a car bomb. That is a bomb in a car. Putting something like 50 pounds of explosives in the backseat, something that uses the car as the case or as the actual mechanism for transport, that would be a car bomb. There's a huge difference in them. If you look at Secora, New Mexico, you'll see that requires a lot of space, but you also want the cover as close to the patients as possible because the pressure waves [crosstalk 00:18:10] Bill Godfrey: That was one of the questions I was going to ask is: Do we want the cover closer to the vehicle or closer to the patients? Billy Perry: Closer to the patients because the pressure wave will go over them.Tom Billington: Joining on what Billy just said about the shockwave and making sure we have the barrier as close to the patients as possible, something for the RTFs to think about and again, as Billy said, we're not going to be worrying about [inaudible 00:18:32] and things like that. We need to do rapid extrication. Time is going to be our friend. We've got to hurry up, get the people out of there. For treatment, we also need to be sure that our medical people understand the injuries that can occur from a bomb, such as the shockwave. In Hollywood, when a bomb blows up, people hit the ground, they stand up and go back to work. That's not the case here. Our patients who may not look like patients right away after the shockwave hits them, in a short amount of time will start having serious internal injuries and other things that will start occurring. We have to make sure we're trained up on how to handle these incidents, even if they don't look as severe right away, thinking about the future. Bill Godfrey: You think it's something, the pulmonary injury from the overpressure wave, those kinds of issues? Tom Billington: Right.Billy Perry: Absolutely.Tom Billington: Right. Billy Perry: The traumatic brain injuries that you don't see that manifest themselves over time. Bill Godfrey: Yeah. I was taught the rule of thumb was, if somebody is close enough to a blast that they got knocked down, got their breath knocked out of them or had any indication of fluid out of the eyes, nose or ears, that was an automatic trip to the ER to get screened even if they said they were okay. Billy, is that still consistent with training that you're getting now? Billy Perry: Absolutely. Just a couple of pounds of overpressure are really detrimental health-wise. Distance, let's talk about distance. One of things about explosives is a foot, one foot between, let's say just as arbitrary numbers, ten feet could be injury and eleven feet be absolutely unscathed, depending on the explosive that goes off. You could be ten feet away and actually have a minor injury, eleven feet, you're completely unscathed. It's just that. Distance is your friend, but you're not going to outrun it. That's another one of the things.Bill Godfrey: You're not going to dive in the bathtub and get away from it.Billy Perry: You're not going to dive in the bathtub from the toilet and get away with it. Not going to happen because you're not going to move it 20,000 feet per second, which it is for a high explosive, so you've got to be cognizant of that. What I was going to talk to you about too about the bomb, about not changing the environment, we're not going to touch them. Never, ever, ever touch a bomb. Never, ever, ever, ever, never touch a bomb. As a result of that, keeping in continuity with tactics, we don't ever, ever, ever touch a bomber because a bomber is bomb. With that said, we have to emphasize, "You don't handcuff them. You don't touch them." We're going to end up undressing them probably with a robot and a razor knife. Bill Godfrey: The implications then on the medical side is, we don't touch them either? Billy Perry: No. Not at all. Nobody touches them. Like I said, even to include handcuffing. If they don't do exactly what we say, and this is something that individual officers and this is a scary and a new event that we have to discuss, but you need to, agencies need to clear it with their local prosecutors. We have to have an agreement. We've done that in the fourth judicial circuit where we understand that they're not going to be handcuffed and if you don't, if you're an actual bomber, if you been an active bomber, if you don't obey voice commands, you're going to get shot. Bill Godfrey: That's serious business.Billy Perry: Very serious business.Bill Godfrey: Serious business. Tom, anything else on the medical side that you wanted to ask Billy or bring up on this? Tom Billington: No, just that, again, as we have said through most of other podcasts, we have to talk about these things face to face with the people we are responding with before it ever occurs. That's the most important part, knowing what to do. We don't want to react. We want to act. We want to know how we're supposed to act beforehand. That's the most important lesson I can bring from this.Bill Godfrey: Yeah. I think the other piece of this, for me on the medical side, we're teaching and preaching it's warm zone. It's warm zone EMS care. We don't deliberately go into a hot zone or purposely go into a hot zone. The problem here with bombs, IEDs is that suddenly gets a little bit of a gray area, because now, by definition, it's not a warm zone. It is a hot zone, a direct threat environment, but if it's medical-related problem, that is supposed to be our domain on the medical side and probably need to have some conversation about that ahead of time. I don't think that's a discussion you want to get into at a scene about who is going to go in and get the patients. Is it going to be law enforcement? Billy Perry: It's definitely too late at that point, right. Bill Godfrey: Is it going to be fire, EMS? Who is going to go do it and whose responsibility is it going to be? The other sobering consideration is, if you have a significant number of patients that need to be moved and rescued, that is not going to get done by three or four medics and police officers. That's going to take a lot of people. As fast as we want to move, you could commit 10 people to move 30 and it's going to take a long time. . Billy Perry: Sure.Bill Godfrey: Or, you could commit 100 people to move 30 and it'll go pretty quickly, but you've got a large number exposed. Billy Perry: Right. You've exposed 100 people.Bill Godfrey: Yeah, so which is better? I don't know that there is really a right or wrong answer to that. It's going to have to be a judgment call based on the environment. Before we leave this topic, Billy, I've got to bring up the age-old one. Tom, this is going to make you laugh because I know you and I have been hearing this since we were both young guys riding on the back step. Radios around a bomb. Billy Perry: The mythical radio. Bill Godfrey: The mythical ... Debunk this one for us a little bit. Billy Perry: Absolutely. Would be happy to. It is something that is still prevalent in every operational order that I know of across the country and it's still one of those things. Bill Godfrey: Including our checklist.Billy Perry: Including our checklist. Honestly, it's one of those things that we just have to really understand modern information. You and I talked about it a year ago or a little over a year ago and you did research and found, as did I, that the only one we could find, we think it was like 40 years ago in a construction side. Modern data radios transmit data packets. They don't have the high wattage outputs for a sustained period of time that the old ones did. That's the only one that we can find of it. Again, we were schooled on it by the military. I was actually in a bomb suit doing an exercise and they said, "What are you talking to the command post back with?" I said, "The radio." It hit me. It's the exact same radio in the pocket of my sleeve of my bomb suit, my 92-pound bomb suit that we use in patrol. It's no difference. I'm leading over said device, pushing the button in the center of my chest telling everybody what I'm looking at. It's one of those ephiphanal moments when you realize, this is why I said earlier, "I'm not smart." I have empirical data to back that up, but it is. We still want you limit it in the event, whatever and don't put your antenna on a device again, in keeping with the "don't touch it mentality" and [inaudible 00:25:55] a bunch of times, say, "Yep, it's not going off." Just maintain respect of it, but it's not the "Oh my gosh, it's the doomsday event that we've always thought it was."Bill Godfrey: So, some common sense. Billy Perry: Some common sense. Can't hurt, might help, but honestly, if you've got something you need to say, say it.Bill Godfrey: We want to get air gaps. We want to get around a corner anyways, so hold your transmission til you get to your cover and then put it out. Billy Perry: Right. Put it out. The 300 foot, whatever, be cognizant of your standoff distances and look at how far those really are. That's big. Again, never, ever touch a bomb. Those are our takeaways. Don't touch the bomb. I'm not saying that we're going to execute a bomber, but I am saying we are not going to negotiate with one. Bill Godfrey: Okay. Well put. Never touch a bomb. Billy Perry: Never touch a bomb. Bill Godfrey: Never touch a bomb and don't touch it with your radio or [crosstalk 00:26:49] Billy Perry: Don't look at it.Bill Godfrey: [crosstalk 00:26:51] Billy Perry: Don't fold it, spindle it, mutilate it. Don't mess with it. Don't move it. Don't change the environment, like I said. Just use you common sense. It's a weapon. It is a firearm that fires at 540 degrees and does not miss. A bomber is a bomb and we're not going to touch a bomb. We're not going to touch a bomber. Bill Godfrey: Thank you very much. I think that's a good place to leave it for today and wrap this one up. Billy Perry: Thank you.Bill Godfrey: Tom, thanks for coming in. Tom Billington: Thank you. Bill Godfrey: Billy, thank you very much. Billy Perry: Thank you so much.Bill Godfrey: Appreciate you guys being here. Original Source: https://www.c3pathways.com/podcast/improvised-explosive-devices

Your excuses are no longer valid.    Noah Galloway has one arm and one leg. And he’s competed in over 100 Tough Mudder and Spartan races, 5 and 10k’s, competed in fitness competitions, and took 3rd place on “Dancing with The Stars.”   Noah is a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army.  He’s also a fitness expert, motivational speaker, and best-selling author of “Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier.”    Only 3 months in to his second tour of duty, Noah lost his left arm and left leg in an Improvised Explosive Device attack.  He went from having his entire future ahead of him to losing his career in a matter of moments.  After a long stint in recovery he became withdrawn and depressed.  A former fitness fanatic, he was now drinking and smoking heavily and sleeping his days away.  While looking at his children one day, he began to realize that he was setting the example of what a man should be.  Using them as inspiration he regained his health and fitness, turned his life around and found his new calling.    This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health, there is no better all-in-one supplement than Athletic Greens. Detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less by going to  http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer.   Sponsors:   Organifi - https://www.organifi.com/jay Use coupon code “jay” for 20% off   Squatty Potty - https://www.squattypotty.com/jay  Save 15% off   Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/jay  Claim special offer

Retired Army Sergeant Noah Galloway was assigned to the 1st of the 502nd Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In December 2005, on his second tour of duty, he suffered the loss of his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee in an Improvised Explosive Device attack. Through a long recovery process, Galloway battled serious depression and won by focusing on fitness and family. Now a fitness expert and television personality, Galloway doesn’t take excuses from his clients, fans, or followers. A highly sought after public speaker, Galloway travels the world sharing his story, encouraging and motivating others to offer no excuses. In 2014, Galloway was the first veteran and amputee to grace the cover of Men’s Health Magazine as the Ultimate Guy. He has been seen on many television programs, most notably as the third place winner on Season 20 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and the first season of FOX’s American Grit, where he led his team to victory. In 2016, Galloway released his first book. Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier. A firm believer in giving back to those in need, Galloway created the No Excuses Charitable Fund, which raises money and awareness for organizations that mean the most to him, including Operation Enduring Warrior and No Barriers. Find out more at www.noahgalloway.com For more information about ManTalks or to join a ManTalks Mastermind: Click Here Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Android For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast?If so please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks Community!   Thank You to the Team:Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. Mark joins Robert, Scott Kinder, and Scott Johnson to share his story of how he never lets his circumstances or past define who he is and his relentless effort to live life to the fullest. Mark is always free to share his story to inspire others and he finds ways to give back to those who can benefit from his amazing journey. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

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

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

This show is dedicated to: Staff Sgt. Michael H. Simpson, 30, of San Antonio, Texas, died May 2, 2013, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of injuries sustained from an Improvised Explosive Device on April 27 in Afghanistan. Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections. Special Guest: The youngest Congressional Candidate Ron Meyer is a communications professional and youth spokesman in Northern Virginia. He has appeared frequently on Fox News, Fox Business Network, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, the Sean Hannity Radio Show, TheMike Huckabee Show, and numerous other national outlets to speak on economic and public policy issues. He lives in Herndon, Virginia. In 2011--at age 21--Ron became the spokesman for one of the largest youth-related nonprofits in the country: Young America's Foundation (YAF). While working at YAF, whose headquarters is located in Herndon, Virginia, Ron created the Youth Misery Index (YMI) which combined youth unemployment, average graduating student loan debt, and national debt per capita. The YMI was featured by Fox News, the Washington Times, and the New York Post. http://ronmeyer.com/ It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!

This show is dedicated to Army Staff Sergeant Nelson David Trent was killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan by an Improvised Explosive Device on Dec. 13, 2012. Defending the Democratic Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections. Special Guest: Dr. Jason B. Whitman is the author of the upcoming book Destruction: The Left's War on American Exceptionalism. He can be found writing for The Political Operative. He is a Doctor of Optometry and frequent contributor to Andrew Breibart web media and several radio programs.  He's website is www.JasonBWhitman.com    

This edition features stories on Brain injuries caused from Improvised Explosive Device explosions in Humvees and expanding Forward Operating Bases. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Deb Decker.