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The Accidental Soldier is hilariously excellent - a laugh-out-loud memoir that delivers a sweet blend of comedy and storytelling. It brings British military humour vividly to life, while also navigating the serious terrain of leadership through war, fear, hope, and aspiration. It reads like a screenplay in waiting, and would make a brilliant film. Owain Mulligan, a frustrated teacher and self-declared weekend warrior (a "STAB" in old Army lingo), signs up for a tour in Iraq with the Queen's Royal Hussars in a bid for change. What follows is his story as a troop leader, a far punchier job that he had signed up for. The book is filled with comic moments. Nearly every page contains a witty remark or a hilarious anecdote - from felt-tip penis graffiti in Basra Palace to bizarre and endearing interactions with Iraqis. The opening page talks of there being too much mastaubation in the draft, but the humour is actually far more sophisticated. Mulligan's tone is light-hearted, and for veterans, the authenticity of his experience rings true, even if there are some embellishments. For civilian readers, it might leave the risky impression that war is…fun. Yet beneath the humour lies something deeper. Mulligan's comedy often feels like a mask, concealing frustration, anger, and sorrow behind a stoic façade. His writing invites empathy, and his portrayal of friction between units, allied forces, or the Foreign Office, is handled with both humour and humility. For example, being stopped for his ID card by an American soldier or interactions with obviously corrupt Iraqi officials. Beyond the storytelling, The Accidental Soldier offers an important perspective. It gives a glimpse into how soldiers truly felt during their time in Iraq. Mulligan's frustrations with the Iraqi Army and Police are clear, though often cloaked in humour. By the book's end, he begins to ask the harder questions: Was it worth it? His answer "I didn't make it any worse", is offered as a kind of modest victory. This is not a mocking critique of the war. Mulligan's deep respect for Iraq and its people is evident throughout. His sense of duty, while often buried beneath comedy, is unmistakable. The book also tackles the challenges of leadership, from handling cultural differences to dealing with death. One might come away thinking Mulligan found leadership easy - but 19 years of hindsight have surely softened the harder edges. Still, there are moments when the humour fades and the rawness of memory shines through, especially in the final pages. These scenes offer a jarring but necessary reminder of war's reality - and mark a turning point in how the book should be understood. His interaction with a local complaining about their strategy or the frustration about not being able to do more comes through as critical notes. At first glance, The Accidental Soldier might seem like another in the vein of The Junior Officers' Reading Club or Doug Beattie's numerous memoirs. It's both like them and not. The heart of this book lies in bringing the human experience to life, with humour as its main weapon. Discussing the book through The Wavell Room, we finished it feeling this was a genuine reflection - one written with respect, and one that adds real authenticity to the genre. The Accidental Soldier is brilliant. It's hilarious. It's laugh-out-loud funny. A confident 11/10. A copy of The Accidental Soldier was provided to The Wavell Room by the Publisher.
As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, I got to sit down for a second conversation with Riyadh Al Ahmady (Codename: Johnny Walker). Johnny Walker was born and raised in Iraq, served in the Iraqi Army, and eventually fought along side Navy SEALs. Go back to episode 78 to get more detail about him, growing up, and his service to American Forces during the invasion of Iraq. Johnny and his family were forced to escape Iraq in 2009, after he was labeled an enemy of Islam. During this conversation Johnny touches on personal and national struggles. We talk about the (and his) American Dream, PTSD, and the challenges veterans encounter in modern society. Johnny talks about his experience with psychedelic therapy and it's results. Walker also shares his frustrations about political corruption, his take on the current state of things in the U.S., and the need to restore unity. Johnny also offers his opinions on the infighting and drama within the SEAL Community that is getting a lot of attention of late. This episode resonates with military veterans and first responders, highlighting the importance of resilience, patriotism, and preserving values that define the American spirit. SPONSORS: Trident Coffee Get 15% off your purchase Link: https://tridentcoffee.com Promo Code: TDP15 SOFLETE Get 20% off your purchase Web: https://soflete.com Promo Code: TDP2024 CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST: IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/ WEB: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.com QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: paul@transitiondrillpodcast.com CONNECT WITH JOHNNY: IG: https://www.instagram.com/codename.johnnywalker/ PURCHASE THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Code-Name-John...
PREVIEW: IRAQ: WITHDRAWAL Conversation with colleague Brad Bowman of FDD regarding reports that the Pentagon is planning to withdraw from Iraq in the next two years. Is the Iraqi Army ready for ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and IRGC? More details later. 1923 Baghdad
“In Strange Company” author Ronald Tiso, Jr. highlights the role played by allied partners in Iraq. Iraq is often thought of as “America's longest war”, but troops from dozens of other countries made up the coalition forces. Colonel Tiso served as a war planner at US Central Command, and as Senior Military Advisor of the Arab Peninsula Shield Force and the Polish-led multinational division. He was also Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the Coalition military assistance Training Team tasked with developing the new Iraqi Army. Col. Tiso documents the challenges of planning the Iraqi campaign and coordinating multi-national forces. “In Strange Company” provides a unique perspective of the way that war was prosecuted. One of the greatest issues faced by the coalition forces were varying degrees of serviceable equipment and differing rules of engagement as dictated by each nation's politics. This often led to heated conflicts with commanders who considered their troops as peacekeeping forces. However, Col. Tiso says that the multi-national forces he directly coordinated with were often “pound for pound some of the best soldiers I ever served with.” He reserved particularly high praise for the Poles and Ukrainians. He described the Ukrainians as “true Spartans”. The “de-Bathification” program created severe problems. Coalition forces were prohibited from engaging any former Iraqi officer above the rank of Major. Iraqi soldiers who found themselves unemployed naturally sought out other methods of earning a living including smuggling and joining the insurgency. Colonel Tiso is very frustrated that the number of forces deployed to manage the situation after the initial victory was only a third of what the plans called for. He firmly believes that if the elements of the initial plan had been followed, American forces could have been pulled out of Iraq much sooner.
For those that watched the non-stop news footage of the first Gulf War (1991), it is easy to think that this was a war fought entirely from the air. In fact, this is considered to be one of the most successful uses of military aircraft in history. But what about the warriors on the ground? What was it like to cross the open desert on foot and engage with a dug in enemy? My guest today is retired Marine Corps Lt. Col, John Foldberg. John had a long and distinguished career in the Marine Corps that included leading a Marine infantry company to a an engagement with the Iraqi Army as Desert Storm was just beginning. This story brings out the human side of a major military operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the strategic insights of a true powerhouse in the realm of defense and business, Darren Whiddon of DKW Consulting LLC. You might remember last year's episode with Gene Moran, where we delved into the importance of early engagement with government customers. Well, following that episode, Gene invited me to speak at his event, the Ringmaster, where I had the pleasure of connecting with Darren. What makes Darren's story fascinating is his journey from being an Armor Officer in the US Army to now running DKW Consulting LLC, where he assists US small businesses and international mid-size businesses with business development, marketing, and competitive intelligence. Darren's specialty? Pyrotechnics, explosives, munitions—you know, the real War Dogs kind of stuff. With over 12 years of experience, including a tour in Iraq as an Infantry Advisor to the Iraqi Army, Darren has a wealth of knowledge to share. He held significant roles within the defense industry, serving as VP of Programs and VP of Business Development for companies like Chemring and Nammo. In fact, he was responsible for hiring and promoting 10 program managers during his tenure. In today's conversation, Darren shares invaluable insights on what makes program managers successful, the art of crafting winning proposals, and how to navigate past performance questionnaires. He sheds light on the challenges of being the incumbent in manufacturing and emphasizes the importance of a strong BD team and having the right program managers in place for success. Despite his demanding schedule—traveling 40 weeks last year—Darren's commitment to unraveling the truths of the manufacturing world remains unwavering. So, join us as we uncover the strategic mindset of Darren Whiddon, a true giant in the world of defense and business. Tune in to Govcon Giants for this enlightening conversation!
It is the day after the invasion of Kuwait by the Iraqi Army under the orders of it's dictator Saddam Hussein. We will listen in to the NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw as they recount the events of the 24 hours after the initial invasion for the public. We will hear from the Kuwaiti citizens as they recount the events as they unfolded. In chilling detail, they tell the tale of living in a peaceful tranquil Kuwait, in the period of time that many were just coming off their vacations, to wake up with jets and tanks running through their streets. We then will head off to Colorado with President Bush on an already planned meeting that will include British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher who will advise Bush that military action may be required if Saddam Hussein does not leave Kuwait. And he has no intention of leaving. It is here in this episode that we set the stage for the battles and the War to come. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
#GulfWar: January 17, 1991 begins the air campaign for the 100 hour ground war of February. Jeff McCausland commanded Third Battalion, 17th Field Artilley, Secnd Armor Cavalry Regiment, 7th US Corp, at the front edge of the "left hook" against the Iraqi Army. Told to expect 80% casualties from chemical warfare counterattack. Colonel Jeff McCausland , USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War 1932 Baghdad
Welcome to a new episode of the 'Kurdistan in America' podcast, marking our twelfth and final episode of Season Four. We are honored to feature Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting families affected by military losses.As we approach the new year, we'd like to take a moment to extend our warm wishes to our audience for a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with hope and positivity.Ms. Carroll, the surviving spouse of Brigadier General Tom Carroll, also served in the military, retiring as a Major in the US Air Force Reserve.In her earlier civilian career, she served three Presidents in senior policy positions in Washington, D.C., lobbied on Defense and Aerospace issues, and was posted in Baghdad, Iraq from '03 to '04 during Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Advisor to the Ministry of Communications.Her experiences in Iraq inspired a global network offering hope and healing to all those grieving a military loss. The connections she forged among widows and mothers of the Peshmerga and Iraqi Army laid the foundation for TAPS' research on supporting the enduring legacies of service and sacrifice—the families left behind.Ms. Carroll was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama, the highest civilian recognition in the United States, in 2015.In this episode, Ms. Carroll shares her experiences in the U.S. military, her time in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the inspiration behind establishing TAPS International, and her perspectives on the Kurdish people.Join us on this enlightening journey as she shares her remarkable life story.
Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael Garcia describes one of the earliest engagements of the Gulf War that involved American units being briefly overrun by the Iraqi Army's 5th Mechanized Division. Elements from 1st ANGLICO and 3D ANGLICO fought back the Iraqi armor using close air support and artillery.This clip is taken from Ep. 068 of the Former Action Guys Podcast and is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and more. Subscribe today and help spread the word!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
Retired SEAL and author Ephraim Mattos was shot in the calf while volunteering as a medic with the Iraqi Army as he was transitioning out of the Navy. It was all caught on camera and went viral. He recovered from his wound, and ever since, he's been working constantly to continue a life of service and to help people who need it most in some of the most violent places on the planet. That's why he started Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a non-profit built to give aid to people in literal war zones. Mattos sits down with Black Rifle Coffee Co.'s Evan Hafer to talk about his new mission in life, what it's like to know he'll be heading into heavy combat in Burma in the next couple of months (and whether or not he's armed on these missions), that unique struggles people are facing in that country, the trials and tribulations faced by GWOT veterans of all stripes, and lots more on this week's Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. Follow Ephraim Mattos: Instagram Stronghold Rescue & Relief
On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined with Malcolm Goodwin former 2nd Commando Regiment Australian Special Forces operator.Malcolm joined the Australian Army in 2004 enlisting into Transport Corps and after completing training he was posted to 26 TPT SQN – Royal Australian Corp of Transport (RACT) After finding about the Australian special forces more specifically SASR he attempted SASR selection however was well under prepared and failed. After gaining more knowledge of the process and gaining better physical fitness he attempted 2 Commando selection in 2008 and passed moving onto his reinforcement cycle of special forces training in which he also completed. Posting to the 2nd Commando Regiment Malcolm deployed on multiple SOTG (Special Operations Task Group) rotations to Afghanistan which were highly Kinetic also during these trips he was involved in the fighting in at Shah Wali Kot Offensive where Ben Roberts Smith SASR was awarded the Victoria Cross. Post SOTG rotation he did also later on in his career deploy to Iraq to assist the Iraqi Army repel the advancement of ISIS. Let's GO!Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en
On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined by Matt Eversmann retired US Army Ranger.On October 3, 1993, Matt was placed in charge of a group of Army Rangers to lead a daytime raid against an eager enemy militia. Matt experienced the horrors of war when he and his fellow soldiers were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu and marked for death by an angry mob. His inspiring story of survival was immortalized in the epic film, Black Hawk Down, which recounts the harrowing experience. For his actions on the battlefield he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device.Matt returned from Somalia committed to teaching the next generation of warriors. During his remaining time in uniform, he worked at the Army War College, taught at The Johns Hopkins University and finally deployed to Iraq where he lived with the Iraqi Army for 15 months during The Surge. He remained on active duty until May of 2008, when he retired after 20 years of service. Let's GO!Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en
Key Points & Memorable Quotes - “I had this light bulb come on, like, I'm better than the way that I'm living.” 8:08“We have made it through 100% of the worst days of our life.” 44:42 “Our goal, our mission is to bring one million Warriors home.” 49:30“What you tell yourself upstairs does not have to define who you want to become in the here and now.” 53:15Guest Bio - MICHAEL R. O'DELL Warriors Heart Admissions Director and Former US Marines Corps CPL Michael R. O'Dell was born and raised in the heart of the hill country. During his youth, Michael loved playing baseball with his brothers and skateboarding with his friends. At the age of 19, Michael left his family and the hill country behind to become a United States Marine. During his service to our country Michael was stationed in Hawaii and attached to 3rd battalion 3rd Marine AKA Americas Battalion. His unit quickly deployed and continuously rotated in and out of theater. CPLO'Dell was a part of and involved with multiple missions which were mostly executed at night. Training the Iraqi Army as well as maintaining a high level of readiness in the battalion's motor pool. CPL O'Dell was recognized for promotion and multiple awards for his performance and dedication to the corps and was honorably discharged from service in November of 2010. Shortly after Michael's return home to the Texas hill country, the struggle with addiction and PTSD began to take control of his life. As a Marine, Michael would refuse to admit to his problems. Michael continued to suffer from his addiction until it landed him in prison. Michael has been sober since March 2016 and has dedicated himself to helping the warrior class make the crucial decision to choose life and finally return home. Michael has been interviewed on KSAT ABC San Antonio, NPR KUT Austin, Life After Addiction and Indictment, GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp and more.https://www.warriorsheart.com/my-why-michael-odell/Show Notes - 0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say'0:29 - WIMTS Intro0:52 - Welcome to Michael O'Dell1:34 - What's Your Backstory?6:13 - From Addiction to the Military10:50 - Unique Marine Corp Deployment Story16:13 - Second Deployment & First Suicide Experience19:04 - My Addiction Got Super Dark22:50 - Veteran's Suicide Statistics & Warrior's Heart Connection26:08 - DWI Car Accident in 201028:43 - My Son was Born in 201329:38 - The Concept of Self-Worth 31:37 - How Did You Begin to Change Your Story?38:45 - Out of Prison in 2018 & Luckily Got A Job43:09 - Working & Serving at Warrior's Heart51:17 - Generational Learning on What I Meant to Say52:24 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self54:37 - People Need Community & Support to Heal57:49 - Where Can We Connect with Warrior's Heart?1:01:00 - Thank You & ClosingLinks & Where to Find Mike & Warrior's Heart - ABOUT WARRIORS HEART – Peer-to-Peer Healing Program (Bandera, Texas near San Antonio): Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY private accredited treatment program in the U.S. exclusively for “warriors” (active duty military, veterans, first responders and EMTs/paramedics) faced with the self-medicating struggles of alcohol addiction, prescription and drug addiction, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), mild TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and other co-occurring issues in a private, 60-bed facility on a 543-acre ranch. Along with a minimum 42-day peer-to-peer residential treatment program, Warriors Heart provides “warriors” with options based on a Full Continuum of Care (Detox, Day Treatment, Residential Treatment and Training, Extended Treatment and Training, Outpatient, Sober Living (60-day minimum) and Aftercare. Warriors Heart's work has been featured on the TODAY Show, CBS Health Watch, Intervention, FOX 11 Los Angeles, National Defense Radio Show and in TIME, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune, San Antonio Business Journal, Real Leaders and many more media. There is a 24-hour Warriors Heart hotline answered by warriors. https://www.warriorsheart.comCall Warrior Heart - (888) 438-6616REFERENCENew Study - Suicide Statistics for Military/Veterans Post 9/117,000 troops died in the Post-9/11 wars. A staggering 30,000 died by suicidehttps://taskandpurpose.com/news/veteran-suicide-deaths-post-9-11/
The Battle of Haifa Street was a battle fought during January 2007 for the control of Haifa Street, a two-mile-long street in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, pitting American and Iraqi Army forces against various Sunni insurgent forces between January 6 and January 9, 2007 (phase one), and then two weeks later on January 24 when US forces launched a second attempt to clear Haifa Street of insurgents once and for all. This battle was the precursor for clearing operations that would set the conditions for "the surge" which ultimately neutralized insurgent groups in this part of Baghdad during the spring and summer of 2007. In Jeff Morris's book, "Legion Rising", he describes his time as a commander of a unit that is caught up in one of the fiercest firefights of the war, the battle of Haifa Street. He previously joined us in Episode 291 to share what happened during that battle where he lost 8 men during and then after due to their wounds. He shared that while looking in the mirror after the battle, "A burning sensation on my face caused me to pause. I leaned closer to my reflection and saw a gash, running across my cheek, under my right eye. I stood still for a moment, trying to imagine what could have caused the cut. And then I realized. The skin on my face had been torn by fragments of another man's skull. Fragments that were embedded into the flesh of my own hands." Episode 291: https://youtu.be/KLCEOcqXWXc In this episode, Robert and Kyle sit down with Jeff to discuss more of the lighter side of war, when he met with President George W. Bush, when he fired an M1 tank at a target in war, and other stories. Jeff's book Legion Rising on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LEGION-RISING-Surviving-Combat-Behind/dp/1960332007/ref=asc_df_1960332007/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647187289914&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10934594650723248828&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010902&hvtargid=pla-1963850005649&psc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvJyjBhApEiwAWz2nLUs3H1qPAXalDomeVdnhaZYhZa1Gcnzjph5sGh0Nic6abVQhx-8GZRoCBo8QAvD_BwE Jeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffrmorris _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #legion rising #Jeff Morris #Battle of Haifa Street #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Mentors4mil Shop: https://www.youtube.com/c/MentorsforMilitary/store
The Kurdistan in America podcast is honored to have Lieutenant Colonel Eric Howard as our guest in the third episode of Season Four. In this special episode, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Iraq. March 20th, 2003 marked the beginning of the Second Gulf War. For the Kurdish people and the vast majority of Iraqis, it was a moment of hope as they looked to the future with optimism. As the former commander of Advanced Operations Base 040 in the Erbil sector, Lt. Col. Howard has extensive experience in the Kurdistan Region, both during Operation Provide Comfort in 1994 and battlefield experience in the Kurdistan Region fighting alongside the Peshmerga forces against the Iraqi Army in 2003.He shares his unique perspective on the successes and failures of the liberation of Iraq, his experiences fighting alongside the Peshmerga forces, and his personal views on the Kurdish people and the current state of US-Kurdistan relations.Join us as we delve into the complexities of one of the most consequential events of the 21st century and gain a deep understanding of Lt. Col. Howard's viewpoint as an American special forces commander.
Russia's aggression toward Ukraine has persisted for over a year now, but Russian forces have recently turned their hostility toward Americans. The Pentagon has released footage of a Russian fighter jet colliding with an American drone over the Black Sea this past Tuesday. Though Russia has denied that its planes made contact with the drone, the video evidence is undeniable to most of the world -- leaving many officials like U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin suspicious of this potential "escalation." On the Rundown, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) joins to discuss why "we need to be mindful" of the growing relationship between China & Russia as President Xi Jinping gears up to visit Moscow and how he believes the Biden Administration should ensure the U.S. military has proper funding and resources to stand against these "flagrant international criminals." He also discusses his recent trip to the Southern border and why he believes the President has failed to use American taxpayer dollars efficiently as the U.S. border remains insecure. Today marks 20 years since the U.S. ground invasion of the Iraq War. It was on this day in March 2003 that President George W. Bush began an American military operation in Iraq based on intelligence that said Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction. Eventually, coalition forces were able to defeat the Iraqi Army, but the vacuum created would cause strife in the region for years to come. Retired Major General Vinny Boles was part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and he joins the podcast to explain the factors that made the insurgency a formidable foe, how America's strategy in the war changed, and the importance of an exit strategy when engaging in armed conflict. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia's aggression toward Ukraine has persisted for over a year now, but Russian forces have recently turned their hostility toward Americans. The Pentagon has released footage of a Russian fighter jet colliding with an American drone over the Black Sea this past Tuesday. Though Russia has denied that its planes made contact with the drone, the video evidence is undeniable to most of the world -- leaving many officials like U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin suspicious of this potential "escalation." On the Rundown, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) joins to discuss why "we need to be mindful" of the growing relationship between China & Russia as President Xi Jinping gears up to visit Moscow and how he believes the Biden Administration should ensure the U.S. military has proper funding and resources to stand against these "flagrant international criminals." He also discusses his recent trip to the Southern border and why he believes the President has failed to use American taxpayer dollars efficiently as the U.S. border remains insecure. Today marks 20 years since the U.S. ground invasion of the Iraq War. It was on this day in March 2003 that President George W. Bush began an American military operation in Iraq based on intelligence that said Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction. Eventually, coalition forces were able to defeat the Iraqi Army, but the vacuum created would cause strife in the region for years to come. Retired Major General Vinny Boles was part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and he joins the podcast to explain the factors that made the insurgency a formidable foe, how America's strategy in the war changed, and the importance of an exit strategy when engaging in armed conflict. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia's aggression toward Ukraine has persisted for over a year now, but Russian forces have recently turned their hostility toward Americans. The Pentagon has released footage of a Russian fighter jet colliding with an American drone over the Black Sea this past Tuesday. Though Russia has denied that its planes made contact with the drone, the video evidence is undeniable to most of the world -- leaving many officials like U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin suspicious of this potential "escalation." On the Rundown, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) joins to discuss why "we need to be mindful" of the growing relationship between China & Russia as President Xi Jinping gears up to visit Moscow and how he believes the Biden Administration should ensure the U.S. military has proper funding and resources to stand against these "flagrant international criminals." He also discusses his recent trip to the Southern border and why he believes the President has failed to use American taxpayer dollars efficiently as the U.S. border remains insecure. Today marks 20 years since the U.S. ground invasion of the Iraq War. It was on this day in March 2003 that President George W. Bush began an American military operation in Iraq based on intelligence that said Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction. Eventually, coalition forces were able to defeat the Iraqi Army, but the vacuum created would cause strife in the region for years to come. Retired Major General Vinny Boles was part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and he joins the podcast to explain the factors that made the insurgency a formidable foe, how America's strategy in the war changed, and the importance of an exit strategy when engaging in armed conflict. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Johnny Tyler" of @GFYGardenCenter stopped by the virtual bar. This is one of my favorite accounts to follow on the bird app. Over the last 75 weeks he's become sober and lost over 140 pounds. A former Army Intel guy, we were in Iraq around the same time in 2003 and watched the evolution of the insurgency and the growth of AQI (Al Qaeda in Iraq). He talks about his time there attempting to inform leadership on the hazards of dissolving the Iraqi Army as well as some of the food gems of the Middle East. He is also an avid Vegan disrespecter and post Libertarian. We get into his utter contempt for the vegan cult and the issues he has now with the Libertarian movement after rescinding his support for them. There is also a healthy amount of food and cooking chatter. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. Tonight's discussion fueled by: Makers Mark 46 French Oaked.
It's been 20 years since the war in Iraq began in 2003. Several days before crossing the Iraq border, Colonel Tim Collins gave a famous speech to the 1st Battallion The Royal Irish Regiment Battle Group. Colonel Tim Collins joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
George Monsoor is the father of Michael Monsoor and a Marine veteran. He was born in Wisconsin and moved to Southern California at an early age where and his wife, Sally, were married for forty-nine years and have four children, including Michael, along with nine grandchildren. He has spent more than five decades in the business and entrepreneurial fields and continues to reside in Southern California. George and Rose Rea are the co-authors of "Defend Us in Battle". The book includes a foreword by Dr. Donald C. Winter, former Secretary of the Navy. Through interviews, military documents, and eyewitness accounts, the authors detail Michael's remarkable military career and devotion to God and others. The book highlights how Michael prepared for this selfless act all his life—a life that will inspire readers to have a similar generosity of heart. George's son, Michael, was a Navy SEAL, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 29th, 2006. His Medal of Honor Citation reads: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Master-At-Arms Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Automatic Weapons Gunner in SEAL Team 3, Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 29 September 2006. As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area around the element's position. Element snipers thwarted the enemy's initial attempt by eliminating two insurgents. The enemy continued to assault the element, engaging them with a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof. While the SEALs vigilantly watched for enemy activity, an insurgent threw a hand grenade from an unseen location, which bounced off Petty Officer Monsoor's chest and landed in front of him. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. Instantly and without regard for his own safety, he threw himself onto the grenade to absorb the force of the explosion with his body, saving the lives of his two teammates. By his undaunted courage, fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of certain death, Petty Officer Monsoor gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Riyadh Al Ahmady is better known by his nickname “Johnny Walker.” Having served in the Iraqi Army during the Gulf War, in 2003 with his country in turmoil and struggling to find work to provide for his family he began working as an interpreter with the U.S. Army. After showing himself to be someone who got after it, he was recommended to work with the Navy SEALs. Going out on hundreds, if not thousands, of missions with the SEALs he proved himself to be more than an interpreter, he was a brother. He achieved the honor of being able to wear the Trident without having gone through BUD/S training. In 2009, after he was identified as an enemy of Islam and his family's safety was threatened, he and his family fled Iraq with the help of his brother SEALs. Today is a U.S. citizen. His life and stories of missions he went on with the SEALs are chronicled in the book he co-authored, Codename: Johnny Walker. PODCAST - LISTEN, WATCH, AND SUBSCRIBE https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast LINK TO PURCHASE THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Code-Name-Johnny-Walker-audiobook/dp/B00HDPCOHC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=57Q7VNDCC39O&keywords=codename+johnny+walker&qid=1676263233&sprefix=code+name%3A+johnny%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1 CONNECT WITH JOHNNY https://www.instagram.com/codename.johnnywalker/ https://www.facebook.com/VeteranJohnnyWalker
In 2006, Jeremy Fox was a platoon leader deployed in Iraq, his platoon tasked for part of that deployment with providing security for an oil pipeline and associated infrastructure. Integrated with Iraqi Army soldiers, he spent many of his nights checking the lines and the security positions at his isolated position. During one such night, accompanied by his interpreter, a sudden incident forced him into quick action to save the interpreter. Fox joins this episode of The Spear to share the story.
SUMMARY Darren Whiddon was commissioned as an Armor Officer and served with the 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment for four years. He then transitioned out of active duty service and joined the reserves while working in the pulp and paper industry as a scheduler and project manager. The events following 9/11 saw Darren return to service with the 108th Training Battalion, where he was later tasked with advising the Iraqi Army for a period of one year. Darren returned to the US to train his home unit before transitioning out of military service. Darren shares his experience with headhunters looking for veterans with combat experience to fill entry and mid-level management positions with fortune 500 companies and his initial start in the consulting industry before joining a company as a program manager in the defense industry. Later promoted to Vice President of programs and overseeing three business units, Darren explains how the acquisition of the company had him move into a business development role until 2015, when he went on to operate his own consulting firm, DKW Consulting. Gene and Darren review the learning points around operating a consulting firm and why one should embrace the learning opportunities in front in order to leverage that knowledge on any post-military career path. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:02:10– 00:6:40: US Army veteran Darren Whiddon shares his military career both in active duty and with the reserves, including being an advisor with the Iraqi Army. 00:6:41 – 00:18:00 Darren discusses how he had little to no guidance with transitioning out of the service due to operational requirements and how he entered the corporate world working at various companies in a project and program management role. He later became the VP of programs overseeing three business units servicing the defense industry before running and operating his own consulting firm. 00:18:01 – 00:31:01 Gene and Darren review the key lessons learned in business acquisition and operating a consulting firm. Your Move Show resources: Have you read Make Your Move – Charting Your Post-Military Career?. 100% of the proceeds of Make Your Move go to Freedom Fighter Outdoors. Freedom Fighter Outdoors started as an awareness of the physical, mental, and emotional suffering of the men and women who served our country in the military. Vinnie LaSorsa decided to do something about it in 2009. Since that time, Freedom Fighter Outdoors has been raising awareness and seeking public aid for needs, services, and activities for injured veterans. Their events facilitate injured veterans in assisting each other through teamwork by providing unique, once-in-a-lifetime outdoor activities. Get all the resources from this episode on genemoran.com/e44 Connect with Darren Whiddon here Learn about DKW Consulting here What is IDIQ? Learn all about it here. Order your copy of Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions through Language, Leverage, and Leadership at www.milliondollarinfluence.com
Jocko and George Monsoor. George Monsoor is the father of Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006), a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.[1] He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training BUD/S class 250 in 2004. After further training he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3.Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. Over the next five months, Monsoor and his platoon frequently engaged in combat with insurgent forces. On September 29, 2006, an insurgent threw a grenade onto a rooftop where Monsoor and several other SEALs and Iraqi soldiers were positioned. Monsoor quickly smothered the grenade with his body, absorbing the resulting explosion and saving his comrades from serious injury or death. Monsoor died about 30 minutes later from wounds caused by the grenade explosion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
This week in the studio 2 men who couldn't come from more different worlds. The first, born in Mosul, Iraq, someone who watched his country be torn apart from the inside out. He is not only a veteran of the Iraqi Army but also the only interpreter to ever receive the Navy Seal Trident. His quick thinking, his ability to read a room and the intentions of the people in it, and his willingness to push himself further and faster than any other contracted worker made him a huge asset to the US soldiers and Special Operators that he worked with. This man not only risked everything to make the country of Iraq a better place for future generations, but now a citizen of the United States, is training future warfighters in cultural affairs in order to make them a more rounded warrior. The second, a retired Command Master Chief Navy SEAL who comes from a punk rock background and who in his 27 years of service was assigned to SEAL Teams 1,3, 7, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Naval Special Warfare Command, and Naval Special Warfare Group One. This guest has numerous deployments all over the globe in support of US operations to include the Middle East where he met tonight's other guest while working in Baghdad as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to an 80 man Task Force. This guest was instrumental in the efforts to get not only his friend and teammate, but also his entire family to the United States, where they could finally live the life that they had always dreamed of living. This story could not have more action, plot twists, and cast of characters if it was a best selling thriller novel. It is my pleasure to introduce Codename Johnny Walker and Jason Tuschen……
MICHAEL R O'DELL is the Warriors Heart Admissions Director and a Former US Marines Corps CPL, who was born and raised in the heart of the hill country. During his youth, Michael loved playing baseball with his brothers and skateboarding with his friends. At the age of 19, Michael left his family and the hill country behind to become a United States Marine. During his service to our country Michael was stationed in Hawaii and attached to 3rd battalion 3rd Marine AKA Americas Battalion. His unit quickly deployed and continuously rotated in and out of theater. CPL O'Dell was a part of and involved with multiple missions which were mostly executed at night training the Iraqi Army, as well as maintaining a high level of readiness in the battalion's motor pool. CPL O'Dell was recognized for promotion and multiple awards for his performance and dedication to the corps and was honorably discharged from service in November of 2010. Shortly after Michael's return home to the Texas hill country, the struggle with addiction and PTSD began to take control of his life. As a Marine, Michael would refuse to admit to his problems. Michael continued to suffer from his addiction until it landed him in prison. Michael has been sober since March 2016 and has dedicated himself to helping the warrior class make the crucial decision to choose life and finally return home. If you or a loved one is a military, veteran or first responder who needs help with addiction, PTS or co-occurring issues, please contact Warriors Heart's 24-hour hotline (844-448-2567) answered by warriors and/or visit https://warriorsheart.com Connect with Michael: https://www.warriorsheart.com/my-why-michael-odell/ Connect with Steve:WEBSITES: https://lifeafteraddictionandindictment.com https://advancedhomepros.com SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES Facebook https://facebook.com/stevecloward1 Instagram https://instagram.com/swcloward Linkedin https://linkedin.com/in/stevecloward Show Sponsors: BackBone Media Solutions:Looking to rank on the first page of google without spending a dime? BackBone Media Solutions is The Reviews & Messaging Platform For Local Business - Get Reviews on autopilot, Convert Leads, Message Customers, Get Paid - All In One Place!https://www.backbonemedia.io/demo
"I stood before the group. “Whose fault was this?” I asked to the roomful of teammates. After a few moments of silence, the SEAL who had mistakenly engaged the Iraqi solider spoke up: “It was my fault. I should have positively identified my target.” “No,” I responded, “It wasn't your fault. Whose fault was it?” I asked the group again. “It was my fault,” said the radioman from the sniper element. “I should have passed our position sooner.” “Wrong,” I responded. “It wasn't your fault. Whose fault was it?” I asked again. “It was my fault,” said another SEAL, who was a combat advisor with the Iraqi Army clearance team. “I should have controlled the Iraqis and made sure they stayed in their sector.” “Negative,” I said. “You are not to blame.” More of my SEALs were ready to explain what they had done wrong and how it had contributed to the failure. But I had heard enough. “You know whose fault this is? You know who gets all the blame for this?” The entire group sat there in silence, including the CO, the CMC, and the investigating officer. No doubt they were wondering whom I would hold responsible. Finally, I took a deep breath and said, “There is only one person to blame for this: me. I am the commander. I am responsible for the entire operation. As the senior man, I am responsible for every action that takes place on the battlefield. There is no one to blame but me. And I will tell you this right now: I will make sure that nothing like this ever happens to us again.” - Jocko Willink
The Kurdistan in America podcast is honored to have Brigadier General Hazhar Ismail as our guest in the sixth episode of Season Three.General Hazhar Ismael is a Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs. He followed in his father's footsteps by joining the peshmerga forces three decades ago. He helped establish the Freedom Battalion, the first Iraqi battalion created after the liberation of Iraq in 2003. He is also a co-founder and member of the Management Board of the Peshmerga Reform Program. He served as the KRG's representative for security and defense issues in the US-Iraq strategic dialogue.The discussion focuses on the ongoing Peshmerga reform program, the state of coordination and collaboration between the Iraqi Army and Peshmerga forces especially in the disputed areas, the US-Iraq strategic dialogue, and his experience in the Peshmerga forces. General Hazhar Ismail obtained a bachelor's degree from the Zakho Military College in 1995 and a master's degree from the Joint Staff College in Baghdad in 2006, and graduated from the US Army War College in 2013. He is married and is the father of three sons and a daughter.
The Kurdistan in America podcast is honored to have Dr. Adhid Miri as our guest in the fifth episode of Season Three.Dr. Miri is the Director of Projects at the Chaldean Community Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce in Michigan. He has had leadership roles across various programs, including the resettlement and integration of refugees. Dr. Miri shares his experience living in Iraq and migrating to the United States and sheds light on the situation of the Christian community, Chaldeans, Syriacs, and Assyrians, in the Kurdistan Region and the Nineveh Plains, as well as the accomplishments of the diaspora community in the United States. He holds a Ph.D. degree from Brunel University, England, and a Post-Doctoral fellowship from King's College London.
Mike Guardia - Skybreak, the 58th Fighter Squadron - Mike Guardia returns to the Break It Down Show to talk military history with Pete A Turner. Mike cranks out books at a pace that makes us shudder. We'll discuss the 58th Fighter Squadron, the top MiG Killers of Operation Desert Storm. To support Eric J Turner's family, go to the donation link: or hit Pete on FB, DM etc. Get Mike's book Skybreak on Amazon at: August 1990: Iraqi forces under the command of Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. Within hours, the Kuwaiti defenses collapsed under the onslaught of the Iraqi Army. In response, the US military led a coalition of thirty-four nations in what became known as Operation Desert Storm—a violent air and ground campaign to eject the Iraqis from Kuwait. At the tip of the spear were the men of the US Air Force's 58th Fighter Squadron. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the of this episode head to Haiku Mike's at it again Cranking out book, pace is high Read about Skybreak Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy DW Wilber Mark Sullivan Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev Writer: Dragan Petrovski The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.
Michael Monsoor was raised in California and was the son a Marine. Living with asthma at a young age, he didn't have much of a future in the military. However, he overcame those odds, played for his high school football team and in 2001, he enlisted in the US Navy. In 2006, Monsoor's SEAL team deployed to Iraq, where he trained Iraqi Army soldiers and took the fight to the insurgents. After receiving both the Silver and Bronze stars, he returned to Iraq with his platoon. While on a rooftop in Iraq with fellow SEALs, Monsoor's actions would put his name in the history books.
Michael Monsoor was raised in California and was the son a Marine. Living with asthma at a young age, he didn't have much of a future in the military. However, he overcame those odds, played for his high school football team and in 2001, he enlisted in the US Navy. In 2006, Monsoor's SEAL team deployed to Iraq, where he trained Iraqi Army soldiers and took the fight to the insurgents. After receiving both the Silver and Bronze stars, he returned to Iraq with his platoon. While on a rooftop in Iraq with fellow SEALs, Monsoor's actions would put his name in the history books.
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This week The Pack is thankful for American Hero Matt Eversmann (@EversmannMatt on Twitter). The former Army Ranger was featured in several books and films depicting his time in the Military and was the lead protagonist portrayed by Josh Hartnett in the hit "Black Hawk Down". Matt now writes with James Patterson and helps veterans who are struggling to transition to civilian life. First Sergeant (ret) Matt Eversmann personifies the qualities of duty, courage, and selfless service to succeed when ordinary circumstances become extraordinary challenges. On October 3, 1993, Matt was placed in charge of a group of Army Rangers to lead a daytime raid against an eager enemy militia. His inspiring story of survival was immortalized in the epic film, Black Hawk Down, which recounts the harrowing experience. For his actions on the battlefield, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device. During his remaining time in uniform, he worked at the Army War College, taught at The Johns Hopkins University, and was finally deployed to Iraq where he lived with the Iraqi Army for 15 months during The Surge. He remained on active duty until May of 2008 when he retired after 20 years of service. His frustration with the typical hiring process for veterans fueled his desire to help others avoid the “veterans predicament,” where great servicemen and women are overlooked because of a broken hiring system. Since his retirement from active duty, Matt has worked in several industries in mid-level to senior-level positions. He was an operations officer in healthcare, an executive director in a non-profit, and a VP of leadership development for a data management company. Eversmann Advisory is a veteran-owned and operated organization with a diverse range of strategic partners who develop employment initiatives and strategically embed talent. We train exceptionally talented men and women to be more competitive in the market. Matt is also the co-author of two books with James Patterson yes that James Patterson E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes They save our lives every day, and we've never heard their stories. The life-or-death intensity of working on the front lines, from America's greatest unsung heroes. Walk-in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors These are the brutally honest stories usually only shared amongst comrades in arms. Here, in the voices of the men and women who've fought overseas from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, is a rare eye-opening look into what wearing the uniform, fighting in combat, losing friends, and coming home is really like Matt is featured in the 2008 PBS documentary “Send Me” "Send Me" follows as he returns to combat with the U.S. military in the fight against ISIS and the Taliban. The film provides an insider's look into the lives of active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed in far-flung outposts overseas. But what Former first Sergeant Eversmann is known for and detailed in two books and a movie you may have heard of The Battle of Mogadishu: First-Hand Accounts from the Men of Task Force Ranger with Dan Shilling Day of the Rangers: The Battle of Mogadishu 25 Years On by Leigh Neville, The Movie You May have heard of – Black Hawk Down The story of 160 elite U.S. soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord but found themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily-armed Somalis. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-eversmann-a7647b4/ https://eversmannadvisory.com/
On December 21, a suicide bomber detonated inside the dining facility on Forward Operating Base Marez outside of Mosul. Twenty-two people were killed in the blast, including Captain William Jacobsen, Matt Sacra’s company commander. Not long after, Sacra was wounded for the first time while serving as an advisor to the Iraqi Army. Following a lengthy recovery, Matt was wounded on his first mission outside the wire. Matt recently finished writing and editing The Armor of God in Iraq: An Armor Officer’s Faith, Growth, and Protection in Combat for upcoming publication by The Second Mission Foundation. Listen to the full story below, and be sure to subscribe to The Spear so you don’t miss the second part. Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or your favorite podcast app.
On June 8th 1991 in Washington DC, 8,000 US troops marched in triumph through the streets of their nation's capital having returned from the Persian Gulf where they had just ousted Saddam Hussein's Iraqi Army from Kuwait in one of the most spectacular military operations in history. Of those 8,000 men marching that day, statistically around 2,600 of them will have fallen extremely ill as a result of their time in the Persian Gulf, their lives marred by disease and pain. In this episode, we will be examining these mysterious cases of illness suffered by veterans, investigate the possible causes of the terrible affliction and chart the battle for authorities to accept that even those without wounds did not leave the warzone entirely unscathed. This is the mystery of Gulf War Syndrome. Welcome to Wars of the World.
This episode of Big Blend Radio's Military Monday Show features internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian and author Mike Guardia who discusses his new book, "Skybreak: The 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm." The top MiG Killers of Operation Desert Storm. August 1990: Iraqi forces under the command of Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. Within hours, the Kuwaiti defenses collapsed under the onslaught of the Iraqi Army. In response, the US military led a coalition of thirty-four nations in what became known as Operation Desert Storm—a violent air and ground campaign to eject the Iraqis from Kuwait. At the tip of the spear were the men of the US Air Force's 58th Fighter Squadron. Based on hours of interviews and archival research, "Skybreak" reveals an intimate, no-holds-barred account of modern aerial combat…as told by the men who lived it. More: https://mikeguardia.com/
This episode of Big Blend Radio's Military Monday Show features internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian and author Mike Guardia who discusses his new book, "Skybreak: The 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm." The top MiG Killers of Operation Desert Storm.August 1990: Iraqi forces under the command of Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. Within hours, the Kuwaiti defenses collapsed under the onslaught of the Iraqi Army. In response, the US military led a coalition of thirty-four nations in what became known as Operation Desert Storm—a violent air and ground campaign to eject the Iraqis from Kuwait. At the tip of the spear were the men of the US Air Force's 58th Fighter Squadron. Based on hours of interviews and archival research, "Skybreak" reveals an intimate, no-holds-barred account of modern aerial combat…as told by the men who lived it. More: https://mikeguardia.com/
USA Combat Vet. Team Leader for "Manchette"(Basically a stock 1969 VW Bug with some extra Suspension +2 inches of travel) Almost completed the Vegas to Reno Race Aug 2021(Best in the Desert) the longest off road race in the USA. Our Combat Vets, Sponsors and Supporters coming together to make it Happen.Anthony J Pacitto was born on February 26, 1986 and raised in San Diego, California. He is the third Generation to serve in his family. At the age of 23 he enlisted in the United States Army and went to basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.After finishing school for a Common Ground Station Analyst with Honors (35H) he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. Deployed to Iraq with the First Infantry Division from 2010-2011. Where he trained the Iraqi Army to collect intelligence and fight for themselves.In 2011 He was Medically separated Honorably from the United States Army. The following years he became addicted to drugs and alcohol trying to numb what he went through. He got clean and sober on March 4, 2014. Since then he has Graduated from Veterans Village of San Diego and the Aspire Center. He is about to graduate from College with the University of Phoenix with a Bachelors Degree in Human Services with a concentration of Family Services. He continues to help in the Veteran Community.LinksWarrior Built - https://warriorbuilt.org/Combat Vet Vision - https://www.facebook.com/CombatVetVisionhttps://www.facebook.com/aqseibertThe Warrior Built Foundation - https://warriorbuilt.org/The PTSD Foundation of America - https://ptsdusa.org/Virtual Office(Come see me) Virbella.comSponsorsSitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiserCall Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1
AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 29 July 2021, a total of 56 Covid-19 cases were detected in Parliament as of yesterday, according to health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the cases involved two MPs, six escort officers and 48 officials from various government agencies. In a statement, Dr Noor Hisham said, according to investigations and risk assessments, the positive cases do not have links to one another. Meanwhile, investigations were also being conducted to detect close contacts of these cases, with four close contacts detected so far. Also, five Iraqi soldiers were killed today when their helicopter crashed during a ‘combat mission' north of Baghdad. According to the military, the helicopter came down near Amerli in Salaheddin province, in an area where Iraqi troops have carried out repeated operations against suspected Islamic State (IS) sleeper cells. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
In Episode 51 I sit down with retired Marine Corps Veteran Paul Gardner. Paul and I connected over instagram and I immediately wanted to use this platform to let him tell his story. Paul was with 2/5 Marines and partook in the Invasion of Iraq in March of 2003. On April 12th of that year Paul found himself in a close range gun battle with members of the Iraqi Army and sustained a life altering injury leaving him paralyzed. Pauls ability to live life with gratitude and positivity is something everyone needs to hear to gain some much needed perspective. I feel very fortunate that I got to spend a day with Paul and his wife Taylor, break bread with them and record this episode. Follow and support this warrior and see how someone with a massive amounts of adversity continues to crush life! We knocked out 3 hours in no time and are already talking about Episode 2 to outline his his road to recovery in even more detail. Please Enjoy Episode 51 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. --- Connect with NAME on Instagram: @wheelchair_technical Connect with me on Instagram: @granderson33 Check out my linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Episode resources: LMNT drinklmnt.com/endlessendeavor for a free variety sample pack just pay $5 shipping here in the US. Use code ENDLESS to get 20% off gear and apparel at www.moyabrand.com! Visit www.curednutrition.com, check out their product line and use coupon code ENDLESS for 10% off. Save 15% with coupon code ENDLESS when you snag your delicious order at www.paleovalley.com. If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!
Guest - Christopher Adams Chris is a US Army veteran who served 13 years on active duty as a communications specialist before being medically discharged in 2009. During his time on active duty, Chris deployed twice to Iraq. His first deployment was to Anbar Province in eastern Iraq from 2004-2005 and his second was to Baghdad during The Surge from 2006-2007. Email: christophernadams@ymail.com What You'll Get From Today's Show Chris tells us a little about his early life growing up and the circumstances that led him to joining the Army. Chris recalls some of his most vivid memories of going through basic training as a slightly older recruit and assignment to his Army career field as a communications specialist. Assigned to a mobile response unit in Washington D.C., you'll hear Chris' experience on the scene at the Pentagon in the days following the 9/11 attacks. Chris shares a little of what life was like for a soldier stationed in South Korea in the early 2000s with 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (1/9IN), 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (2/2BCT). In what was probably a first, 2/2BCT, already forward deployed, was alerted and ordered to deploy from South Korea to Iraq. Chris recalls that period of shock and surprise of getting told the news. Chris relates some of his experiences with 1/9IN in Iraq's volatile Anbar Province during his unit's 2004-2005 combat deployment. Fresh from his deployment to Iraq, Chris relates his journey straight to a new home in the United States at Fort Carson, Colorado. 1/9IN transforms from a heavy combined arms battalion with Abrams Tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles to a light reconnaissance squadron, now designated 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment (3/61CAV), equipped with only HMMWV (Humvee) trucks and heavy machine guns. Chris describes his experiences during the train up period with 3/61CAV in Colorado and then back to Iraq for what would eventually become a 15-month long deployment to eastern Baghdad in 2006 during The Surge. Chris shares some of his experiences from his second Iraq deployment, explaining how it was different from his previous deployment a year earlier. Chris reflects back on his Army experiences, some of the strong friendships made, and his sometimes difficult transition back to civilian life after a medical discharge. Resources Related to the Topics Discussed in Today's Episode 9/11 Inside the Pentagon. A 2016 PBS documentary that tells the story of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon including interviews with survivors and responders. The U.S. Marines in Iraq, 2004-2005: Into the Fray. An official publication about the history of the U.S. Marines in Al Anbar Province during 2004-2005 from the Marine Corps University, History Division. The U.S. Army Campaigns in Iraq: The Surge 2007-2008. An official publication about the history of the Iraq Surge campaign from the Army Center of Military History available to the public for free. Ghost Riders of Baghdad by Daniel Sjursen. A book written by another member of 3/61CAV about his experiences during the same 2006-2007 deployment Chris describes in his interview. If You Want to Support The Podcast Help others find the podcast by writing a positive review on Apple Podcasts! Camp Iron Mountain.
Rev. Ross Engel, discusses the reception of the first Medal of Honor awarded to an African American from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This one-on-one conversation features Sgt. 1st Class LaMarr Payne, a veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, who shares his perspective, remembering his brother in arms, Sgt. 1st Class Alywn Crendall Cashe. Recipient of the Silver Star, SFC Alywn Crendall Cashe, has been vetted and approved for receiving the nation's highest honor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroism in Iraq which saved the lives of 6 soldiers after their vehicle struck an IED (Improvised Explosive Device). The Senate has passed legislation that would allow this upgrade to happen and as of this week, the final paperwork for SFC Cashe's Medal of Honor has been placed on President Trump's desk and awaits his signature! Guest, SFC Payne (retired), served for 24 years in the infantry and served as a Platoon Sergeant as well as an instructor for men of the Iraqi Army who he trained to serve as Iraqi police. During his time in the Army, he became close friends with SFC Alwyn Cashe and was stationed with him several times throughout his long career. He and his wife remain close friends with SFC Cashe's family, and offers insight on the valor and heroism shown by his brother.
Rev. Ross Engel, discusses the reception of the first Medal of Honor awarded to an African American from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This one-on-one conversation features Sgt. 1st Class LaMarr Payne, a veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, who shares his perspective, remembering his brother in arms, Sgt. 1st Class Alywn Crendall Cashe. Recipient of the Silver Star, SFC Alywn Crendall Cashe, has been vetted and approved for receiving the nation’s highest honor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroism in Iraq which saved the lives of 6 soldiers after their vehicle struck an IED (Improvised Explosive Device). The Senate has passed legislation that would allow this upgrade to happen and as of this week, the final paperwork for SFC Cashe’s Medal of Honor has been placed on President Trump’s desk and awaits his signature! Guest, SFC Payne (retired), served for 24 years in the infantry and served as a Platoon Sergeant as well as an instructor for men of the Iraqi Army who he trained to serve as Iraqi police. During his time in the Army, he became close friends with SFC Alwyn Cashe and was stationed with him several times throughout his long career. He and his wife remain close friends with SFC Cashe’s family, and offers insight on the valor and heroism shown by his brother.
The Israeli Army suffered a series of defeats in the West Bank, an attempt to take the town of Jenin is beaten by the Iraqi Army. Jordan's Arab Legion beat off Israeli attacks on Latrum and Radar Hill. The Arab Legion captured the Jewish Old City. Yet the Israelis build a new road to supply the Jewish areas of Jerusalem breaking the siege. A biography of Mickey Marcus the first Israeli General and commander in the Jerusalem sector.
Garrett Cathcart joined The Protectors to talk about Mission Roll Call, #MRCBeALeader, his service, and just how important it is for the veteran community to vote. “The voice of the American veteran is a powerful force for change.”About: Garrett served in both the Iraq and Afghan wars as a Cavalry Scout with the United States Army. During the Surge in 2006, Garrett was a Reconnaissance Scout Platoon Leader in northern Baghdad. He served as an Iraqi Army military advisor team chief in 2008, living, training and operating with an Iraqi Infantry Battalion. Garrett was also a Cavalry Troop Commander in Afghanistan in 2010 where he was commended for recruiting and operating with tribal militia to fight the Taliban. Previously, Garrett was the Southeast Regional Director for Team Red, White and Blue. Garrett is a 2004 graduate of the United States Military Academy and the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University in 2018. Garrett loves coffee, adventures, bourbon, and books. Serving veterans has unwittingly become his life's work.https://missionrollcall.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)
29APR2007: Serving as an advisor to the newly formed Iraqi Army, 1stLt Travis Manion set out on patrol into the ever volatile city of Fallujah, Iraq. Shortly into the mission, an enemy sniper opened fire and hit and critically injured the unit's corpsman. 1stLt Manion quickly moved out and pulled the wounded Marine to cover. Just then, a second Marine was wounded by the same sniper. Again pulling him to cover, 1stLt Manion recognized they were in for a fight. That's when the enemy opened fire from multiple locations, suppressing the Marines with accurate rifle and machine gun fire. As they continued to treat the wounded, 1stLt Manion took action to ensure the enemy couldn't maneuver on their position. Exposing himself to enemy fire, he laid down fire in all directions to keep the enemy at bay. As the supporting Iraqi forces hit an IED that stalled their advance, the insurgents were able to mass on 1stLt Manion and his position. As insurgent elements appeared on the rooftops overhead, 1stLt Manion moved from position to position to gain a better firing position as well as to draw fire away from the wounded Marines. As he was doing so, he was struck and killed by a an enemy sniper. For his selfless acts that day in working to save the lives of his fellow Marines, 1stLt Travis Manion would be posthumously awarded the Silver Star. As mentioned in the show, check out the Travis Manion Foundation.
Today's guest is Hamody Jasim, a veteran of The Iraqi Army and a former US Intelligence Asset. Having been imprisoned in Saddam's Iraq at age 12, Hamody was no stranger to violence when he became one of the new Iraqi Army's first soldiers. After becoming the youngest sergeant major in the army, Hamody was entrusted with the safety of American soldiers at The Ministry Of Defence, where he foiled several Al Qaeda plots. His story is incredible, and he's here to share it.Hamody is online at http://theterroristwhisperer.com, and @the_terrorist_whisperer. Check out his movie here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Terrorist-Whisperer-David-Petraeus/dp/B07Y3TQCJ3You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores.If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or www.rbl.orgThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.comFrontier Risks Group - www.frontierrisks.comKamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.ukRite Flank - www.riteflank.co.ukZulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastrapsFor clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Ea-uUc26ENbNBYWd6-2779MBUZrl6WymCW_b0GdibwrG6-xBlWcpjLS6osk9OqZFbR9wOm&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB)
Marine Veteran Trace Johannesen was elected to Rockwall City Council in 2018. He and his wife Amy live in Stone Creek Estates with their three children. Trace works in business strategy and technology consulting for a purpose-driven consulting firm called Slalom. Prior to joining Slalom, Trace worked for technology professional services firms in varying leadership roles.Before City Council, Trace served on Rockwall’s Architectural Review Board. He also proudly serves Rockwall in varying capacities including leading Communications for the local American Legion Post, as a partner in the Chamber of Commerce, a Founding Member of Rockwall Veterans Business Alliance, and a Founding Member of 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County.A fourth-generation US Marine, Trace left his job to enlist in September 2001 in the wake of the terrorist attacks. He deployed to Okinawa and the Philippines, completed his service in 2005, and returned to Texas A&M University in College Station only to be recalled to service in 2007. He then deployed to Iraq on a Military Transition Team (MiTT) embedded with the Iraqi Army as a military instructor cadre. Upon his return to Texas, Trace completed his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Management Information Systems at Texas A&M.In this episode, Trace talks to Sgt. BeReal about his experiences during service and his transition out of the Military. They exchanged words about getting involved and giving back to the community as veterans because they know that when you do this, good things happen not just to yourself but to the whole community.Let’s listen to them and get golden nuggets that can help you function better as a civilian and find that greater purpose that everyone is trying to figure out. Key Notes:Figured out while still in the Marine Corps that he would get back to college and do businessBack in college campus at 29 years oldRecalled and got deployed to Iraq but with his termsWorked for a software firm for almost 6 yearsDuring his transition, finding a job for Trace wasn't that difficult, it's finding the right job that was hardHe felt his life is missing a bigger purposeGet involved in the community and good things will happenThe stronger the community, the better the community Connect with Trace:Website:https://www.tracejohannesen.com/Book Suggested:Tribe - Sebastian Junger Connect With Sgt. 1st Class (SFC) John Valentine:Website:https://veteransbereal.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/veteransbereal/Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veterans-be-real/id1507792755 Please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a 5 star written review on iTunes.
Hamody Jasim has been one of America’s greatest weapons in fighting the war against AL Qaeda and ISIS. Tonight in Part I of this series, he shares his story of growing up under the devastating oppression of Saddam’s Regime and his eventual enlistment into the brand new Iraqi Army. Hamody went from being a young man, beaten every day, in Saddam’s prison, to being one of the most lethal spies in Iraq – a threat to all the terrorists in the Iraqi war. His story is remarkable and I am honored to share his story with the 21 Gun audience. If you like this episode or want to share you story, shoot me an email to kevin@twentyonegun.net Visit www.twentyonegun.net for everything 21 Gun and Follow 21 Gun on Instagram @21gunpodcast
In early Feb, Colin Powell gave a 90-plus minute speech at the UN Security Council about Iraq's "certain" WMD and Zarqawi. Many years later he described it as the worst day of his life, for he misinformed the world about Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction by sharing inaccurate information gathered by US intelligence. Mr. de Mello met with G. W. Bush to discuss the Guantanamo detention center, and asked the US president to let the detainees' families know the whereabouts of their male relatives (for some reason I forgot to mention this in this episode) In May, de Mello arrived Baghdad, so did Paul Bremer, he was the head of the Coalition Provisional Authority. The first thing he did was damage Iraq irrecoverably by dismantling the Iraqi Army. Mr. de Mello was unable to act freely in Iraq, as the UN Security Council voted for Resolution 1483-- transferring the authority to seize Iraq's oil revenue from the United Nations to the Coalition Provisional Authority. De Mello's role was per 1483 a humanitarian role not political.
On this episode, we talk about Scars and Stripes Coffee with co-founder Chad Watts. Scars and Stripes empowers Veterans to build their own business using their e-commerce platform. When you buy coffee from Scars and Stripes, you are buying from a Veteran and your purchase directly impacts the men and women who have served our country. https://scarsandstripescoffee.com/Major Ed, Chad and co-host Kyle Golding discuss the need for camaraderie, overall wellness and economic opportunities for Veterans along with how we all need to work together to overcome the current COVID-19 pandemic. Major Pulido's story of courage has been featured in Time Magazine, Fox News, CNN and countless television stations and newspapers. On August 17th, 2004, Major Pulido hit an improvised explosive device (IED) or roadside bomb while serving a combat tour in Iraq. He was training the new Iraqi Army. Major Pulido suffered extensive injuries to his left knee, and doctors amputated his left leg on October 1st, 2004. Since, his amputation, Major Pulido has been a staunch advocate for veterans and individuals with disabilities.On the Warrior For Freedom Podcast, we discuss all the ways anyone can be a Great American and a Warrior For Freedom by supporting veterans, being positive citizens in your community and supporting others in their time of need.Major Ed always says: "It's a great day to be an American!" Join the Warrior For Freedom conversation. Future episodes will feature celebrity guests, special friends, businessmen and women doing amazing things in their communities plus stories of trial and triumph. Major Ed tells stories of military families, community supporters and positivity from all over this great nation.https://majored.org/https://www.warriorsforfreedom.org/https://www.foldsofhonor.org/ HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!
Dan Kanivas is a true Renaissance man. As an Army Airborne Ranger, he spent time as an artillery officer near the DMZ on the Korean peninsula and later worked closely with Iraqi officers during the Iraq War, where he trained a 130-soldier Iraqi Army unit while serving as a strategic advisor to senior Iraqi Army officers. He has since shifted his sights toward both public investing and angel investing with Triple Summit Advisors, all while prepping to summit Mount Rainier. Show Notes Triple Summit Advisors WeWork's Veterans in Residence Program, Powered by Bunker Labs Follow Dan on LinkedIn Theme music by: Ruel Morales Episode remastered by: Pascual Marquez Audio Transcript Brian Schoenborn 0:01 Hello, Hello, everyone. Our guest today is a true Renaissance man. As an Army Airborne Ranger, he spent time as an artillery officer near the DMZ on the Korean peninsula. And he shifted his sights toward both public investing and angel investing while prepping to summit Mount Rainier. Give it up to my friend, Dan Kanivas. Brian Schoenborn 0:25 My name is Brian Schoenborn. I'm an explorer of people, places and culture. In my travels, spanning over 20 countries across four continents, I've had the pleasure of engaging in authentic conversations with amazingly interesting people. These are their stories, on-location and unfiltered. Presented by 8B Media, this is Half the City. Brian Schoenborn 0:52 So what's up, Dan, thanks for coming out. Appreciate it. Dan Kanivas 0:55 Yeah, thanks for having me on the show, Brian. It's great to be here. Brian Schoenborn 0:57 Awesome. You know I've always had a respect for Airborne, Rangers, right? Stuff like that, you know, you're watching the movies, the 101st Airborne, you know, dropping down from the skies on like D-day or whatever else. You know, Hollywood's done a really good job, kind of, I don't wanna say romanticizing, but like maybe, you know, telling your story anyways. Right? Dan Kanivas 1:24 Right. Brian Schoenborn 1:26 And when you told me the other day that you've done both Airborne School and Ranger School, I was like, wow, this guy is legit. And you never would guess because he is one of the most calm, cool and collected dudes. I think that I know anyways. Dan Kanivas 1:40 I appreciate that. Brian Schoenborn 1:43 So, um, so why don't you tell me a little bit about like, you know how you made that decision to join the Army. How you made the decision to move towards Airborne School, Ranger School. I'd love to hear about you know the challenges of each. Dan Kanivas 2:02 Yeah. Alright, so let's start. That's a, that's a multi part question. So let's, let's start with the decision join the military. So I grew up in Scarsdale, New York, which really nice suburban community in the suburbs of New York. I was very lucky, as were other members of the community, to have the resources, whether it's great school, safe neighborhood, very great public services, etc. Caring community where children were put first, and students were put first. And so as a result, we had every opportunity available to us. And I was very grateful for that. And I felt like a system and a country that could produce something like that was worth defending. I wanted to give back and show my gratitude for it. Dan Kanivas 2:45 There are a lot of ways to get back, whether it's public service, volunteering, whatever it might be. In my case, I'd always had some interest in military history and I was athletic enough. I said, Okay, I wanted to give back by serving. I felt like that was my way where I could show my gratitude and then continue with the rest of my life. Luckily for me, that's basically how it worked out. And I did four and a half years of service and active duty as a field artillery officer in the US Army. Brian Schoenborn 3:15 So for those listening, you know, For the uninitiated artillery is what? The big guns? Dan Kanivas 3:21 The big guns, that's right. Brian Schoenborn 3:22 Like the cannons, Dan Kanivas 3:23 and the rockets, etc. And so I had the privilege of serving there with some fantastic soldiers, fantastic leaders. And I had overall a great time in the military and there'd be very few things I trade it for. For me, my path towards Ranger and Airborne School started with my initial training as an artillery officer. So at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, we got the option while we're doing our officer basic course for artillery. We got the option of trying out for Ranger School. Dan Kanivas 3:59 And what that entails is showing up in the morning to do a lot of PT physical training, a lot of exercise with the instructors that we had. So I was a lieutenant of time and there was a captain who was an instructor who, at the artillery school who also happened to be Ranger qualified so he had gone to Ranger School. This is back in 2005. Dan Kanivas 4:24 The instructor and instructors, there were multiple of them by the end of it, would lead us through training just to get us familiarized with some basic things that would be required of the, required of us at Ranger School, but mainly it was a lot of physical training. And so the first day of the training, maybe half the class showed up and on purpose just like they do in other military schools, the instructors, to use the military terminology, smoked the hell out of you. Right. Brian Schoenborn 4:54 They're trying to separate the men from the boys. Dan Kanivas 4:56 They purposely make it difficult in the first day because they want to see who wants to come back the next day. So, yeah, so the I had a pretty big class at the officer basics course. And I want to say we had class with 120 or 130. Somewhere around those lines. So maybe 60 people showed up the first day. Brian Schoenborn 5:14 And it was all officers? Dan Kanivas 5:15 It was all officers, all lieutenants. Yeah. And then the next day, 30 people showed up. And so the, the group of people who are training for Ranger School was cut back quickly. And we did this for the whole entire five or six months that we were there. And I think in the end, we ended up sending somewhere between 12 to 15 people who made it through that pre-Ranger prep program. Brian Schoenborn 5:39 So you're talking like 10% ish, of the original, like 120 that showed up for the for that signed up for it. Dan Kanivas 5:47 Yeah, maybe 60 people showed up the first day, so maybe 20% of them, or so made it and made it through them and 25% and then I think we ended up graduating from Ranger School, those 12 or so people who went, I think we end up graduating maybe six, seven or eight, something like that. I know at least one guy I was friends with, couldn't make it through at that time or have to drop out but then he subsequently went back and so good for him. I think he's still in the reserves actually. Dan Kanivas 6:17 But anyways, yeah, that was the process of, of getting there of starting it. And in my case, it was never a gigantic goal of mine. Some people were gunning for it and they had to do it. Brian Schoenborn 6:30 Yeah sure. Dan Kanivas 6:31 You know, the kind of the two leaders in our class who I'm still friends with today, who are, you know, corralling us all, encouraging us all to, to do this pre-Ranger prep. They they were gunning for they they knew that this is what they wanted to do. In my case, I just put one foot in from the other. And a lot of it's just about not giving up, right? At Ranger School, they they call someone who quits not, they don't say it, it's you quit because you couldn't, you know, handle the technical aspects of it or something like that, or because your muscles were too weak or something. They say you quit because you are an LOM: lack of motivation. Brian Schoenborn 7:09 There you go. Dan Kanivas 7:09 Right? And so you put one foot in front of the other, you're not guaranteed to succeed and graduate. Definitely not. But it is the main part, in my opinion of being able to graduate from Ranger School is putting one foot in front of the other. Brian Schoenborn 7:23 Yeah, you know, I kind of relate it to my own experience, right? Like I was a marine. And, and there's statistics somewhere, like, I heard this before I joined maybe it changed in the last 20 years. But before I joined, I remember seeing or hearing a statistic, talking about, like, one in five recruits that enter boot camp don't make it. Brian Schoenborn 7:47 right. Brian Schoenborn 7:49 And for the Marines, you know, it's one of those things where, you know, you'll be able to do the physical stuff. Dan Kanivas 7:56 Right. Brian Schoenborn 7:56 As long as you can pass the minimum physical fitness tests. Which is like three pull ups, you know, 60 crunches in a second, like a five k in like less than 20 minutes or something. It's not like extreme. As long as you can pass those minimum PFT requirements, you know, it's really more mental than anything. Dan Kanivas 8:15 Sure. Yeah, absolutely. I think a lot of a lot of military training military schools are very mental, very psychological. And that's intentional. that's intentional. You do leave Ranger School, and this is not a new sentiment that I'm expressing other people express this too, you do leave Ranger School, if you pass it feeling like you're fairly impervious to things that life can throw at you. Brian Schoenborn 8:41 Oh know, for sure. It's the same with the Marines. Dan Kanivas 8:45 Put it lightly right Brian Schoenborn 8:46 You get through there and you're just like, “I could do anything. I'm Superman!” Dan Kanivas 8:50 Exactly. Exactly. And so that that is the whole intent. That's the whole intent, right, of any Military School. And so… Brian Schoenborn 9:02 Last thing you want is somebody going into, you know, going into fire potentially with any sort of self-doubt. Dan Kanivas 9:09 Right, right. Brian Schoenborn 9:10 Hesitation will kill you. Dan Kanivas 9:11 Right. That's completely the idea and the military, US military is fantastic at training people to be able to do those sorts of things. To act against your basic instinct of self-preservation and do things that are essential for the survival of the team, the accomplishment of the mission. Brian Schoenborn 9:30 Absolutely. Dan Kanivas 9:31 So anyways, that was me at Ranger School, which took me a little while to get through. I didn't get through it right away. I didn't I wasn't a true blue just pass every phase the first time ago. took me a little while but I got through. Brian Schoenborn 9:45 And that's perseverance and resilience. Dan Kanivas 9:46 There you go there. Yeah, that's right. Brian Schoenborn 9:49 There's a lot of bunch of character. Dan Kanivas 9:50 There you go. That is one way to look at it. Dan Kanivas 9:53 And then for airborne school, a lot of people go to Ranger School already Airborne qualified meaning they've successfully passed Airborne School, but in my case I didn't. I got sent to Ranger School first. Brian Schoenborn 10:05 Okay. Dan Kanivas 10:06 Basically once you pass Ranger School, you're already at Fort Benning when you when you finish up which is the home of the infantry and also the home and Airborne School, and they're going to give you — the the people who are responsible for processing you — give you orders Airborne School after that, because oftentimes those two things go together. The Airborne Ranger, you know, the missions go together. And, they generally had extra slots to give right there at Fort Benning, and so I just got a slot for the next one. Dan Kanivas 10:37 And so, typically every school certainly is an intense school, you're jumping out of airplanes, right? And safety is paramount and taking care of, of your buddies your teammates is paramount and certainly the instructors there are not, not kind about any any infractions, right? Brian Schoenborn 10:55 I'm sure. Dan Kanivas 10:56 But given the experience, I just previously gone through Ranger School, Airborne School was relatively easy. And so I I use it as mainly a three-week vacation. Brian Schoenborn 11:08 So you got your Ranger School and you're just like, “Yeah, I'm good. I'll just breeze right through here, chill on the beach.” Dan Kanivas 11:13 Yeah, I wouldn't have felt that way that I'm not just been through that experience, but because I had it felt that way to me. It's all about relative intensity. Brian Schoenborn 11:22 You're seeing these guys struggling and you're like, psh! Dan Kanivas 11:25 Yeah, I wouldn't go that far. We're still, I still out there in the you know, the in the Georgia heat and in June, but yeah, Brian Schoenborn 11:33 I mean, all due respect to everybody. Dan Kanivas 11:34 Yes, of course. Brian Schoenborn 11:36 Of course, you know, it's all relative, like you said. Dan Kanivas 11:38 That's right. It's all relative. It just happened to be that I was coming out of… Brian Schoenborn 11:42 of a different situations. Dan Kanivas 11:43 Yeah, right. Exactly. So and yeah, and that was the that was my training in the military. It took a year for me to get through six months of my Artillery School and then Ranger School and Airborne School and there's some kind of downtime in between all these things. So yeah, I spent a year and training. And then they sent me off my first actual duty station, which was Korea where, again, the privilege of serving for two years. Brian Schoenborn 12:09 So we're so so this was near the DMZ, right? Dan Kanivas 12:12 Yes. So at the time, the I'm not sure where where everyone's stationed now. But at the time I was stationed north of Seoul, but not quite the DMZ. At two different bases, Camp Red Cloud and Camp Casey, who my dog's name after, by the way. At those two duty stations, I served with the second Infantry Division the whole time, but specifically the artillery unit that I was with at Camp Casey was 138 field artillery, which has rocket launchers. MLRS, multiple launch rocket system, rocket launchers as its primary weapon system. Brian Schoenborn 12:54 So were, I'm just trying to get an understanding of like, where about you? I mean, you said you're near the DMZ, But like, can you maybe show me on a map? Dan Kanivas 13:02 So yeah, sure. So… Brian Schoenborn 13:03 So audience listening at home, you could just just kind of visualize it. Dan Kanivas 13:06 So if you pull up Google Maps and zoom in on Seoul, which is towards the northwest of South Korea. Brian Schoenborn 13:13 Yeah, I'm looking at it as it's I mean, I've been to Seoul yet. So it's it's literally like, what 20 miles or something? Dan Kanivas 13:19 Yeah, from from the border. Brian Schoenborn 13:20 From the border, from the North Korea border? Dan Kanivas 13:22 And Seoul is well within artillery range of the North Korean artillery. That's near the border. And as a result, that means all the American troops and ROK, Republic of Korea troops, who are north of Seoul, also within archery range of the North Korean guns, and so… Brian Schoenborn 13:40 …and that's what, the 49th parallel? Dan Kanivas 13:43 I think so i think so. Brian Schoenborn 13:44 49 or 47th, something like that. Dan Kanivas 13:45 I think so. Yeah. And so you see this Wejunboo here? Brian Schoenborn 13:48 Yep. Dan Kanivas 13:49 That was,that is where Camp Red Cloud is located. And so I was stationed there for a little bit and then further north in Tongduchun there is where Camp Casey's located where I was stationed for my second year. Brian Schoenborn 13:59 Huh, yeah, so that's literally I mean, that was like, probably no more than like 20 miles. Dan Kanivas 14:05 Yeah, it's it's pretty short. It's it's not a lot of distance. And while you're stationed in Korea, you also had the opportunity to do the JSA tour, if you saw these…the JSA stands for Joint Security Area. If you saw the news footage about Donald Trump crossing into North Korea. That's exactly where you where you do it. And so you can as a US service member, go and visit there and take a tour and you know, the US service members and Korean service members who are there, both maintaining the area and protecting the area will take you on a tour of the area. Brian Schoenborn 14:41 So do they allow you to cross the border? Dan Kanivas 14:43 Technically, I've crossed into North Korea technically, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 14:46 Wow. Dan Kanivas 14:46 What they do is there's these buildings, which again, you can see in the footage with Donald Trump. They're these buildings where the negotiations between the two sides have historically happened. These buildings are bisected by the border, by the actual border. Brian Schoenborn 15:00 So like, is there, like, a demarcation line or something like that? Dan Kanivas 15:04 There is. If you look at any pictures of it, you can see there's a line. And so what the on the tour, what they'll do is they'll take you on the tour, and they'll go, one of the Korean guards will go and check the building and go lock the far side door that's in North Korean territory. And then you go inside the building, and when you're inside the building, you can see all around the building and technically cross into North Korea. Brian Schoenborn 15:27 You know, it's interesting, because I've heard so many stories of like, you know, North Koreans trying to defect and crossing the border and right, you know, getting shot or something like that. Dan Kanivas 15:37 Right. Brian Schoenborn 15:37 So like, you know, so everything that I've heard throughout the years is like, the DMZ, like that line border is like the most dangerous border in the world, because there's never officially the war has never officially ended. Dan Kanivas 15:49 Right. It's still under an armistice. And so it is they're there. It's a heavily guarded border. You wouldn't cross there at the JSA because there's a lot of attention at that location, but I imagine there are other points along the border where there the defenses are softer. It's less monitored at any given time. Also, defectors go through China as well as Russia. Because both of those countries border North Korea. Brian Schoenborn 16:18 Well, I've heard there's actually a whole like, almost like an underground railroad to us like an American historical reference. Dan Kanivas 16:24 Yes. Right. Yeah. Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 16:24 But there's you know, there's like this whole network of people that like help get people through. The northern border. Through China. And and yeah, maybe down to like Southeast Asia or something like that. Back to the south. Dan Kanivas 16:35 Exactly. Yeah, exactly. That's that's exactly how that underground railroad works. Brian Schoenborn 16:41 Yeah, in essence, right? Pretty much the same thing? Dan Kanivas 16:43 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 16:45 I wonder like, so so you cross over the border. Dan Kanivas 16:48 Right. Brian Schoenborn 16:51 And…how do I say this? So what was the experience like? You said heavily heavily guarded is it also like, you know, let me put it this way. When I was living in China, all right? I was in Beijing. I've got a lot of friends that have visited North Korea. Americans, English, other expats. Americans can only fly in. Dan Kanivas 17:19 Okay. Brian Schoenborn 17:19 For example. Dan Kanivas 17:19 Okay, they can't drive into the Chinese border? Brian Schoenborn 17:22 They can't take the train through the Chinese border. Dan Kanivas 17:23 Right. Brian Schoenborn 17:24 I forget the name of the city, Dongdan or something. Dan Kanivas 17:27 Okay. Brian Schoenborn 17:28 But if you're if you're English, you can take the train. Dan Kanivas 17:31 Okay. Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 17:32 If you're American, you have to fly in. And from what I understand, like it's the most eye opening like, surreal experiences they've ever had. Dan Kanivas 17:42 Yeah, that's what everyone says. Yeah. Right. Brian Schoenborn 17:44 You know, like, it's one of those things where you can only go the tour group. Dan Kanivas 17:48 Yep. Brian Schoenborn 17:49 And you do absolutely everything. Dan Kanivas 17:53 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 17:54 That they tell you to. Dan Kanivas 17:54 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 17:55 You don't do anything else. Dan Kanivas 17:56 Right. Brian Schoenborn 17:57 I've got some friends at ran the Pyongyang marathon. Dan Kanivas 18:00 Wow. Brian Schoenborn 18:00 Right? Which they've done every year for the last, I don't know, five years at least, something like that. Dan Kanivas 18:05 Okay. Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 18:06 But it's one of those things where the North Koreans run first. Dan Kanivas 18:10 Okay. Brian Schoenborn 18:10 So that way they Dan Kanivas 18:11 So they win…Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 18:15 North Koreans get the head start. Um, but I've got friends that have done that and I've got a, I've actually got a friend, I think he's still in Beijing, but he owns and operates this tour group in North Korea. In fact, he actually he was the tour group operator that was heading this group in which Otto Warmbier was arrested… Dan Kanivas 18:46 Right, for potentially doing…he was accused of… Brian Schoenborn 18:49 Apparently apparently what happened is he tried to steal a poster or something. Like, apprently a propaganda poster or something. Dan Kanivas 18:55 Right, right. Right. Brian Schoenborn 18:56 We don't need to get into all that, like it's just kind of a, I know some people that have significant experience in North Korea, that's the point that I'm making. So when I hear that it's like a surreal experience, you know, I'm just kind of curious if you've had anything similar like that in your experience crossing the border, even though it may have been limited since you're in this building. Dan Kanivas 19:17 No, no, I did not have any experiences like that every. I think most people who have that JSA Joint Security Area experience is going to be very similar to mine. Brian Schoenborn 19:26 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 19:27 It's very scripted. Designed to be that way. Brian Schoenborn 19:33 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 19:34 It's still a singular experience a unique experience, because there's not too many other places in the world where… Brian Schoenborn 19:44 I don't know if there's any place in the world that's like that. Dan Kanivas 19:45 Exactly, right. There may be not there may not be right. But it's not anything like actually going to Pyongyang and running a marathon there. That's, I can't imagine what that's like. Brian Schoenborn 19:55 Well, maybe even something like that, like from what I hear from what I've heard, um like, as soon as you land or arrive in North Korea, the police or the guards, whatever. They'll take your phone and they'll go through all your photos. Dan Kanivas 20:08 Yeah, I'm sure. Brian Schoenborn 20:09 And makes sure that there's nothing that's like wouldn't be in line with the North Korea's values. Dan Kanivas 20:14 Yeah, I'm sure. Brian Schoenborn 20:15 And I guess they check your footagae, you cameras, and all that stuff as you're leaving. Dan Kanivas 20:18 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 20:19 Make sure you're not you know, it makes you like there's there's apparently there's only one way you can take pictures of the dear leaders. Dan Kanivas 20:24 Okay. Brian Schoenborn 20:25 Right? Things like that, so so if you're like, even veering off from that a little bit, you're screwed. Dan Kanivas 20:30 Yeah, yeah. I, this is not a level of risk that I would be comfortable taking, but more power to the people who want that sort of adventure in their lives. Brian Schoenborn 20:40 You know what's funny is, a couple of my friends were like, yo, let's do the Pyongyang marathon. And I'm like, Oh, that sounds sweet. Let's do it. Like, I'll fall in line and do absolutely everything that you know, not color out of the lines. Dan Kanivas 20:52 Sure. Brian Schoenborn 20:53 Right? And I put a message on Facebook. I was like, I think I'm gonna go to North Korea and my mom and my older sister were freaking out, dude. Dan Kanivas 21:02 Yeah, sure. Brian Schoenborn 21:03 They're like, Oh my god, Brian, you've done some like, you know, you've done some crazy things in your life, but please don't do this. Dan Kanivas 21:09 Right. Right. Brian Schoenborn 21:11 So I buckled in our didn't go. Dan Kanivas 21:13 Yeah, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 21:15 So what do you think you're kind of bringing back to this this DMZ thing? You mentioned? You know, Donald Trump stepped over? Dan Kanivas 21:22 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 21:24 What do you kind of make of all of that sort of curiosity? Dan Kanivas 21:28 I don't have much an opinion on it. I'm not a Trump supporter. Brian Schoenborn 21:33 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 21:34 And so… Brian Schoenborn 21:35 I'm not trying to be too political, but it is a historical moment. Dan Kanivas 21:39 Yeah. I don't know. How much intention was behind it. I don't know generally what his strategy or lack thereof is with North Korea. Brian Schoenborn 21:49 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 21:50 All I know is I'm not a Trump supporter in any way, shape, or form. Brian Schoenborn 21:54 Yeah, no, I mean, same here. You know, I feel like he's he ramped up this crisis unnecessarily, in my opinion. Dan Kanivas 22:04 Sure. Brian Schoenborn 22:06 And now he's going to try to find a way to put it back the way it was before. And, like, claim the victory. Dan Kanivas 22:11 Sure. Brian Schoenborn 22:13 Like he's done with so many other just like, Jesus, dude. Sorry, anyways, we can we can move on from that. What other stuff did you do as an artie officer? Like where like, were you, were you other places as well, or..? So you mentioned you're there for like two years? Dan Kanivas 22:29 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 22:29 How long were you in the service overall? Dan Kanivas 22:30 So four and a half years in active duty. So I mentioned one year and training two years in Korea, where most of the time not the whole time I was actually doing an artillery job. I was also a general's aide for a little bit. And then after that, I got orders to go to Iraq on a military transition team and what those what those teams are, MIT teams for short. Acronyms for everything in military, of course. On the MIT team, we were responsible for training Iraqi security forces, be they Army, be the police, so that we could eventually pull out. Brian Schoenborn 23:06 Right. Dan Kanivas 23:06 And they can be self sufficient. And so this was back in 2008. I got I got the orders 2007, but I deployed in 2008, after some training at Fort Riley, Kansas. And while…you have a question? Brian Schoenborn 23:20 Yeah, well, I'm just thinking like 2008 we're were we with the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts? Was that during like the counterinsurgency plan, or…? Dan Kanivas 23:30 Yes, it was, it was during the surge, and so the unit I relieved, the MIT team that I relieved, was just coming down off the surge. They'd been there for the surge, and I was relieving them. And so luckily, I think history will show this to be true. It certainly felt that way to me over there, the surge worked, it worked. The additional deployment of troops and also more importantly the deployment of a strategy to solve the root problem of, or help solve the root problem, or trap the root problem of what was going on in Iraq at the time, which is that there are a lot of unemployed, underemployed, especially males, young and otherwise. Brian Schoenborn 24:20 Desperation. Dan Kanivas 24:21 Right, who couldn't feed their families because previously they had a source of patronage that the US took away. The US restored a lot of that patronage, hired the Sons of Iraq and things like that, to pay them essentially to not attack not just us, but also their fellow countrymen and provide some light security duties. And that in conjunction with additional US troop deployment, actually did the trick. And so when I got to Iraq in 2008, I spent the year in 2008-2009, doing training for two different Iraqi Army units. One didn't really need us anymore, the mission was essentially considered more or less accomplished, they were trained. And so we spent about six months down before I was sent up further up north east to a brand new unit in Kirku. Dan Kanivas 25:09 And this is where I most of my experience I remember, most of my experience there, it's more vivid there, where we're trying to help stand up a brand new unit. And try to help them do simple things like get concertina wire to string around their perimeter. Brian Schoenborn 25:25 And what is concertina wire? Dan Kanivas 25:27 So is barbed wire, the military version of barbed wire. Brian Schoenborn 25:31 It's like the spiral? Dan Kanivas 25:32 Yeah, the spiral with with the barbs on it. And it's much more intense than…well, it's what you see above prison, a chainlink fence in prison. Brian Schoenborn 25:42 That's right. Dan Kanivas 25:43 So more intense than you'd see perhaps in a pasture. So getting concertina wire around the perimeter, getting their soldiers to get the proper uniforms, getting their soldiers to learn how to put on the proper uniform, so it's like that. Brian Schoenborn 25:54 Essentially setting them up for success. So they can be self-sustaining. Dan Kanivas 25:58 Right, so basic things like that. I'll say a few things about this, the Iraqi officers that we worked with, who almost by definition, to the last man had served under Saddam. Almost by definition, not everybody, but almost all of them, because in order to be that senior, had the experience, they had to have served under Saddam. They were very professional in general. Some of them, you know, had less experience and they were more political appointees, had less, were perhaps less professional that way. Dan Kanivas 26:27 Most of them were very professional. They generally knew what they were doing under their own system. But like all bureaucracies they never could get all the supplies they needed. They could never get all the ammo they needed, the training they needed. The manpower, the money. Brian Schoenborn 26:41 Basically various extremely important choke points, bottlenecks. Dan Kanivas 26:45 Exactly. So we made due with what what we had. Luckily, again, at the time, the surge, I was a beneficiary of the surge having worked out pretty well. So my time in Iraq, generally, was pretty peaceful. Generally. Brian Schoenborn 27:00 Let me ask you, kind of in general, about the Iraqi people. Dan Kanivas 27:04 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 27:04 Right? So like, I didn't go. I was medically discharged or, you know, whatever you can listen to RELENTLESS and hear that whole story. But I was discharged one week before my unit went to Iraq. Post 911. My unit was the first to go to Iraq, we fought they fought in Fallujah. Dan Kanivas 27:23 Yeah, right. Brian Schoenborn 27:24 It was fucking crazy. Dan Kanivas 27:26 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 27:26 But I never got my I never got the opportunity to I was never there. Dan Kanivas 27:32 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 27:32 Right? Let's put it that way. So I'm just wondering, you know, like you hear on the news all the time about like, the terrorists and like, you knows, which ties in with like anti-muslim sentiment and stuff like that. I'm just curious, like, you know, you spent like, a year and a half over there or something like that? Dan Kanivas 27:49 A year. Yeah. Dan Kanivas 27:50 A year? Okay. Brian Schoenborn 27:50 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 27:51 So you spent a year over there, um, any work with some of these generals and high ranking officers. I imagine you probably interacted with some of the people, like, the everyday civilians as well, a little bit or no? Dan Kanivas 28:03 Not as much, sometimes we did, but not not too too much. My job wasn't that I wasn't on patrols trying to learn about what was going on at the village chief's house or something like that. Brian Schoenborn 28:17 Well, I guess I mean, I'm not necessarily saying that I'm kind of thinking more like, you know, what was your general impression of like the culture and like the people like at their core, even you know, even if they were some of Saddam Hussein's henchmen or whatever you want to call them, right hands. I'm just kind of curious, like, what the, the, the the, the overall feeling? Dan Kanivas 28:39 I suspect that it would be the overall feeling that you would have in a lot of other countries that are foreign to you. Brian Schoenborn 28:49 Sure. Dan Kanivas 28:50 So people will keep to themselves that they don't have any particular business to be dealing with you. I mean, I was rolling around in heavily-armored via with machine guns. Brian Schoenborn 29:01 So you stood out a little bit. Dan Kanivas 29:02 Yeah, right. So, but that's dead. I can't remember single instance where I did interact with people and folks were angry at me or there's a mob yelling at me or something like that, that that never happened. I remember one time we broke down in the middle of a small village, small town that was along the roads that the road that we often traveled through, and we broke down. So we had to perform recovery operations to get our vehicle moving again, we essentially towed one of the back to the base. No one gathered around us and started anything, they just left us alone. Dan Kanivas 29:42 And I think generally that is the attitude that most people would take, because there's not a lot of advantage, I think. to be gained by interacting with heavily-armed people unless you're trying to harm them or otherwise have a mission related to that. People just want to be left in peace, they want to take care of their families. Right? And they want the same things for their families that that we would want for ours. Brian Schoenborn 30:08 You know, it's curious that you mentioned that, you know, with your experience during more time, right? You know, like, I'm always curious about this stuff, because in my travels, you know, like I've been to I traveled through Vietnam, for example. Dan Kanivas 30:23 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 30:23 Three weeks backpacking Vietnam. Dan Kanivas 30:25 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 30:26 I lived in China for over three and a half years. Dan Kanivas 30:28 Right. Brian Schoenborn 30:29 Right? And one of the things that surprised me most about Vietnam was how friendly, how genuine the people were, and and how much they love Americans. Dan Kanivas 30:41 Right. Brian Schoenborn 30:42 Or just people in general. You know? They're a very warm welcome, people. Dan Kanivas 30:46 Right. Brian Schoenborn 30:46 And then like in China, I remember when I first came back home like six months after staying in China. I ran across this lady that I grew up with in church or whatever. And she goes, “Brian, what are you doing?” And I go, “Oh yeah, I'm living in China or whatever.” She goes, “China? China? Brian, what are you doing there? I'm so scared. China's communist, like, are you okay?” Dan Kanivas 31:08 Right. Brian Schoenborn 31:09 And I go, “I fucking love it there. You know like the government's, yes CCP, all that stuff, right, authoritarian, whatever you want to call it. Dan Kanivas 31:17 Right. Brian Schoenborn 31:18 But most people don't really pay attention to it. Dan Kanivas 31:20 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 31:23 Most people in general are very welcoming, you know, they want to share their culture with you. Dan Kanivas 31:30 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 31:30 Right? They wanna share their food. Dan Kanivas 31:32 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 31:32 They want to drink with you. Dan Kanivas 31:33 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 31:34 China's a heavily smoking country. Dan Kanivas 31:35 Oh yeah. Brian Schoenborn 31:36 They want to they want you to try their regional cigarettes. That's why smoke again. It's ridiculous but you know, like this very warm, welcoming people. Dan Kanivas 31:45 Right. Brian Schoenborn 31:46 And essentially what it what it sounds like you're telling me is like you know, place in Iraq, even with all the propaganda that we receive, right? People, pretty much anywhere you go, whether it's an enemy or whether it's a country that we've fought before, or whether it's a people that were fighting at that moment? Dan Kanivas 32:06 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 32:07 You know, people are essentially people. They all want the same stuff. Dan Kanivas 32:10 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 32:10 Right? They have to they want to be able to provide for their family. Dan Kanivas 32:13 Right. Brian Schoenborn 32:14 Right? They want to live in a safe environment. Dan Kanivas 32:17 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 32:19 And they want to, you know, and they want to have a small little group of family and friends, like people can be successful, right, like people want to have some sort of value, right? Dan Kanivas 32:28 Yes, absolutely. 100% I think it's human nature. Brian Schoenborn 32:32 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 32:33 Cultures affect the expression of that. But ultimately, that's human nature, and it's going to be universal. I didn't have the good fortune of interacting as much with the average Iraqi while I was over there, because my mission just didn't take me there. But the Iraqis I did interact with, whether they were military, or they were soldiers that I was serving with, advising, or otherwise helping, or our interpreters who were with us. I generally had a good experience with them. And I have, you know, nothing. I have nothing negative to say about that interaction. Brian Schoenborn 33:16 And I think that's really, um, I think that's poignant. Because when you're fighting in different you know, when you're when you're at war with another side easy for all that stuff to get lost. Dan Kanivas 33:28 Sure, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 33:28 Because what whichever side you're on, you know, they're they're propagating to turn this turn this group of people into an enemy or whatever. Dan Kanivas 33:35 Right. Brian Schoenborn 33:35 And dehumanise them. Dan Kanivas 33:36 Sure, sure. Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 33:37 You know, and, you know, you may you may have disagreements on like fundamental beliefs. Dan Kanivas 33:42 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 33:43 But at the core, we're all the fucking same. Dan Kanivas 33:45 Yeah, and part of my mission was to do the exact opposite, that not dehumanize but understand that we were fighting the same fight on the same side, of most people anyways. And that we had shared interests and shared values they gave us, the military gave us, a fair amount of cultural training before we went. I, I can, not today, but at the time, I tried to conduct as much of my conversations with my counterparts, my Iraqi counterparts in Arabic as possible. I always had an interpreter with me, obviously, I don't speak Arabic. But I tried to pick up phrases here and there. Brian Schoenborn 34:27 Yeah, sure. Dan Kanivas 34:28 That would be helpful. Brian Schoenborn 34:30 And that goes a long way too, right? Dan Kanivas 34:31 Oh, yeah, it goes a long way. It goes a long way. A long way. Brian Schoenborn 34:34 When I was in China, like, I took one lesson. But everything else I picked up. You know, the emergency Chinese, survival Chinese, that sort of thing. But even if I could just say “hello” in Chinese, there like, “Oh, my God, you know, you get us.” Dan Kanivas 34:48 Yeah. Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 34:50 It goes a long way, man. Um, yeah, I think that's I think that's pretty interesting. I think that's pretty interesting. But I do want to move on to some other stuff. Dan Kanivas 34:58 Okay, yes, absolutely. Let's do it. Brian Schoenborn 35:00 We could talk about that and get as deep as we want them off that as long as humanly possible. But I think the biggest point for me on that is, you know, it's pretty interesting shit, and you know, something that you've realized is that people are people are people. Dan Kanivas 35:17 Yep. 100%. Brian Schoenborn 35:19 And I think that needs to be made more known. Dan Kanivas 35:21 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 35:24 When you've got people like our current president threatening to wipe Afghanistan off the face of the map. Dan Kanivas 35:29 I did not catch him say that. But if he did say that, that's very wrong. Brian Schoenborn 35:33 So he was meeting with the leader of Pakistan. I think his name is Mohammad Sharaf or something. Dan Kanivas 35:38 Okay. Brian Schoenborn 35:39 I forget his name, exactly. They were in the White House or Oval Office with the camera opportunity. Like he's been doing where he's got this leader, but he's really just talking about his own stupid agenda. Dan Kanivas 35:50 Of course. Brian Schoenborn 35:50 Right? And he, someone asked him about Afghanistan, and he goes, “Look, I have all sorts of options with Afghanistan. If I want to, I can wipe Afghanistan off the face of the map.” He's like, “I don't want to kill 10 million people. But if I had to, I could do it.” Dan Kanivas 36:09 Awful just, awful. Brian Schoenborn 36:10 And so Afghanistan comes back and they're like, “Fuck you, dude, how could you possibly say that?” Dan Kanivas 36:15 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 36:15 And everybody else do like, seriously. You know, it's called soft power. Dan Kanivas 36:20 Incredibly bad. Incredibly bad. Brian Schoenborn 36:22 Obviously we can do that, but you don't talk about it. Dan Kanivas 36:25 Incredibly bad but that's but it's unfortunately par for the course here. Brian Schoenborn 36:31 I know. It's not fair. Why? Dan Kanivas 36:37 You know, the scary thing too is that there's a lot of writing, articles, etc, from news sources that are typically considered liberal that are saying that Trump will probably win reelection, which is just scary to think about. Brian Schoenborn 36:56 Well, I think right now. Again, without getting too political or topical, but I think right now, the democratic field is so big. Dan Kanivas 37:07 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 37:08 That it's hard for that base. To really consolidate around one person. Dan Kanivas 37:15 Right. I agree. I agree with you. Brian Schoenborn 37:19 So I think as various candidates drop off, you know, that will consolidate itself a little bit more. And, you know, hopefully, hopefully that madman is dethroned. Dan Kanivas 37:34 Oh, I I thoroughly hope so. Brian Schoenborn 37:36 You know? Cuz I think he's setting us back a long way. Dan Kanivas 37:41 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 37:43 But, you know, we'll have to wait to see you know, like, last last cycle, or last presidential cycle. You know, everyone thought that Hillary was gonna kill it. Dan Kanivas 37:51 Yeah, right. I remember where it was that night on election night. 2016. And I remember exactly what it was. was like and what it felt like in the depths of depression that we all went through then. So yeah. Brian Schoenborn 38:05 Yeah. I remember I was sitting in Beijing watching this thing going, “I'm not coming for the next four years, maybe eight.” Dan Kanivas 38:15 Yeah, I contrast that with how I felt, I was in Iraq in November in 2008, and I remember being in the dining facility at the time. We got news that Obama had won. And wow, the feeling of excitement then, was great. Brian Schoenborn 38:34 Yeah. You know, what's weird is like, I actually I was a registered Republican for like, 10 years. I was always like, fiscally conservative, socially liberal kind of guy. Not that any of this matters, but I voted for Romney and McCain. Dan Kanivas 38:51 Sure. Brian Schoenborn 38:51 Right, so I didn't vote for Obama either time, but I've since dropped my affiliation. But I also believe that Barack Obama is probably the best president we've had in our generation. Dan Kanivas 39:06 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 39:07 I think hands down. Dan Kanivas 39:08 I agree with that. Brian Schoenborn 39:09 Yeah, I mean, you know, there's there's positives and negatives that you can say about anybody, but that's kind of how I feel. Dan Kanivas 39:15 Yep. Brian Schoenborn 39:15 Um, so I want to move out, move on, like move out of military stuff a little bit. Because I know you're up to some really cool stuff. Dan Kanivas 39:21 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 39:22 I mean, you've managed to maintain your, your physical endurance activities, that kind of stuff. Dan Kanivas 39:30 Trying to, trying to, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 39:32 I know, you mentioned something about Mount Rainier. Can you tell me like what you're planning to do? And like how this whole thing came about? Dan Kanivas 39:39 Yeah, sure. So last year, one of my friends texts me and says, “Hey, Dan, do you want to climb Mount Rainier?” And I said, “Okay, I'm interested. What What does that entail?” He's like, “Well, we can go with guides and they'll take us through it. It's a four-day program. It would be next August, but you have to decide now. And you have to decide, like right now basically today.” And I said, “Okay, let me go ask my wife.” And so I said, she said, sure, that sounds good. And I said, “Okay, all right, I'm in.” Dan Kanivas 40:18 I had no idea what it entailed. I had zero idea would entail. So my friend who, who, who asked me to do this was my friend from the Army who was in Korea. He just recently got out of the Army. So he's in much better shape than I have than I am. Than I am. I've been out for almost 10 years now. But we've been training. We've been training for trying to summit Mount Rainier next month. So actually, tomorrow, we are headed out to Mount St. Helens, again for the second time this season, to do our last big training hike before Rainier, when we attempt that, and so that is something I'm definitely looking forward to. Come, you know, one way or the other is going to it's all going to culminate here in a few weeks. Dan Kanivas 41:06 I'm looking forward to that. Of course, I hope I'm successful. Of course, I hope the weather cooperates and I have the endurance and the fitness and the ability to, to make the summit and all that stuff. But ultimately, I'm looking for just the general experience. Brian Schoenborn 41:22 Nice. Well, so let me let me clarify for our listeners right now. So we're currently in the city of Seattle. Dan Kanivas 41:30 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 41:30 Right. So Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. Those are the two of the those are the biggest peaks, right? Dan Kanivas 41:37 Rainier is the tallest one here in the state of Washington. St. Helens. I don't know where it ranks, but it's up there. Brian Schoenborn 41:43 It's up there, right? Dan Kanivas 41:43 It's up there. Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 41:44 So like how, and they're not far, they're like an hour, two, or three something like that. Dan Kanivas 41:48 You can drive north-south througn the state of Washington, you know, comfortably within hours, not two hours, but they're all within driving distance of Seattle, yes. Brian Schoenborn 42:01 Okay yeah um so so they're close by but they're like huge. Dan Kanivas 42:05 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 42:05 You can see them on the horizon and see at least Rainier. Do you have an idea like how like how tall these are like their peaks or whatever? Dan Kanivas 42:16 Yeah I don't know St. Helens off the top of my head. Brian Schoenborn 42:19 Is it like a 10er, 10,000 foot-ish? Dan Kanivas 42:21 I want to say it's like eight or nine something like that, but Rainier is over 14,000. Brian Schoenborn 42:26 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 42:26 Yeah, so it's it's definitely tall. It's some serious altitude. When you do it, I've been told that, I haven't done it yet that you do feel the effects of altitude sickness. Yeah, so it's, it's definitely going to be a challenge. Brian Schoenborn 42:44 So Mt. St. Helens is a pretty good prepper. Dan Kanivas 42:46 Yeah, I think it's it's definitely on the training plan for a lot of folks and Mount St. Helens. Because it is popular for people to hike and climb, you have to get permits during the season in order to be able to hike it. So, I'm going with some other friends of, same group of people who I'm training for Mount Rainier plus, we're adding on a few more to do Mount St. Helens again in two days. Brian Schoenborn 43:10 Oh cool. Two days? Dan Kanivas 43:12 Yeah so Saturday is what we do is we will take off tomorrow afternoon from Seattle head down their, bed down for a little bit, and then start alpine start two am, something like that, so that we can start start headed up to the top of St. Helens while still while it's still dark out. Still cool out. And then if we're lucky, depending on conditions we might get to glacade down St. Helens. Brian Schoenborn 43:38 What is that? Dan Kanivas 43:38 So yes, this is the funnest part of and the payoff for climbing. So you get to the top and there's snow. And what people have done rather than walk back down is you ride the snow back down. Brian Schoenborn 43:54 Dude that sounds so awesome! Dan Kanivas 43:56 Yeah. So so that that I'm excited for Hopefully that will happen. That's what we did last time, but we also went May when I suspect there was a lot more snow. This time, there should still be plenty of snow to glacade down, but I don't actually know. Brian Schoenborn 44:11 How are you? How are you sliding down on this? Like snowboards, toboggans, just like the little $5 plastic sleds, like the saucer slows? What do you, uh, what's going on there? Dan Kanivas 44:20 All of the above. Some people bring their snowboards, some people bring their skis. You can just do it in hardshell pants. You can even take, and this is what I did last time, you take a trash bag and just ride down on a trash bag. Brian Schoenborn 44:32 Dude, that's sweet. Dan Kanivas 44:33 It works. And it's sure as hell beats walking down. Brian Schoenborn 44:39 I bet. Dan Kanivas 44:40 You don't want to walk anymore after you reach the top. So yeah, glacading down is is pretty fantastic. Brian Schoenborn 44:46 But that reminds me of, I'm doing these Nicaragua stories right now. That reminds me this time I summitted a, it was a short volcano. Dan Kanivas 44:55 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 44:56 Right. But it waas an active volcano. Dan Kanivas 44:58 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 44:58 One of the world's youngest volcanoes. Dan Kanivas 45:00 Okay, yeah. So it's millions and millions of year old, but it's one of the world's youngest. Brian Schoenborn 45:05 No, no, it's only like 150. Dan Kanivas 45:06 Oh really? Brian Schoenborn 45:07 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 45:07 Oh wow. Brian Schoenborn 45:08 Okay, it actually sprung up out of the cornfield in like the 1800s. Dan Kanivas 45:11 Oh, it's a 150 years old? Not a 150,000? 150 years old? Brian Schoenborn 45:18 Yeah, and apparently it blows up, it blows like every 15 years or something like that. Dan Kanivas 45:21 Oh okay. Brian Schoenborn 45:22 And when I was there it was around 15 years I don't know if it's it didn't blow up when I was there but it was definitely active. Dan Kanivas 45:28 Sure, sure, sure, yes. You see gasses and… Brian Schoenborn 45:30 At the summite could see a little, in the crater. And you could see gasses coming up out of the ground. Dan Kanivas 45:35 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 45:36 So we went to the top of it. Brian Schoenborn 45:38 Yeah. And we had a fast way down too. Yeah, we we with with the tour group. They gave us this backpack. And you can choose between a snowboard-looking thing. And like a mini toboggan-looking Dan Kanivas 45:51 Yeah, nice. Brian Schoenborn 45:52 And we volcano surfed. Dan Kanivas 45:55 Yeah, that's fantastic. Yeah. I like the outdoors a lot. I generally don't say no when people want to do outdoorsy things but I almost never wake up and say to myself, “I really need to get outdoors today.” Brian Schoenborn 46:10 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 46:11 I for better for worse live in my head a lot. I love to read. I love strategy games, things like that. Right? So I don't feel compelled to go and get outdoors. However, I'm almost never, I almost never regret it. Because there's so much fun to be had outdoors, including volcano surfing. That's awesome. Brian Schoenborn 46:32 You know, like, like, well glacading or volcano surfing. I mean, what else can you do that is there's only so many volcanoes. It's not like they're everywhere. I mean, they're they're all over the world. Yeah, but they're only in very specific locations. Dan Kanivas 46:46 Yeah, they're very, they're very cool experiences. A lot of people I've talked to about, you know, our pending Mt. Rainier adventure here are very curious about it because they do realize that, okay, yeah, there's not a lot of other ways to kind of express this sort of desire to experience nature and experience your own backyard, your own environments in a very in a unique and very singular sort of way. And so you just got to go out there and do it right and you have which is fantastic. Brian Schoenborn 47:25 I'll never forget that. That sounds fucking awesome. I'm super looking forward to hearing about all of it. Dan Kanivas 47:31 Yeah, fingers crossed it all goes well, so yeah. Brian Schoenborn 47:33 I got a pretty good feeling about it. You mentioned something about strategy stuff? You do strategy games? That kind of caught my attention. Dan Kanivas 47:44 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 47:44 Can you dive into that? What do you what kind of games you into like? Like for me, me and my brothers and my dad. We have a tradition every time we go home for the holidays, we play Risk. And we get super into it. Dan Kanivas 47:56 Yeah, sure. Brian Schoenborn 47:57 Like we used to like pretty much be out for blood for each other. Dan Kanivas 48:00 Oh, sure. Yeah, sure. Brian Schoenborn 48:01 Um, I think there might have been some fistfights. At one point where my mom was like she took it away, and she banned us from playing Risk for like 5 years. But I'm just curious, like, what can I hear the strategy stuff? What are the strategy games and other, you know, tell me like what kind of stuff to do. Dan Kanivas 48:17 So, growing up, definitely my favorite type of video game, for example, was role playing games. So RPGs, Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, that sort of thing. And if I had more time now I still play them because there's no shortage. There's no shortage of fantastic stories that are told through these through these media, right? Through those mediums, right. And they get you so invested and they know how to get you invested. These game designers know how to get invested. In college I played a lot of poker for various reasons: socially, also to try to attempt to win money mainly to lose it, but that things like that was a large part of my college experience. Dan Kanivas 49:04 And also as a kid, 12 years old, 11 years old that that sort of timeframe. It was around 94, 95, 96. So Magic the Gathering has just come out. Brian Schoenborn 49:16 Magic the Gathering? Dan Kanivas 49:17 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 49:18 You know, I've heard of that game. I think I'm a little bit older than you. I was, you know, I was active duty in the Marines in 2000, 2002. So I'm fucking old. Dan Kanivas 49:26 I was born in 1983. Brian Schoenborn 49:27 Oh I'm two years, about two years then. I remember, I think it was early in high school, you said seventh or eighth grade? Dan Kanivas 49:36 Yes. Brian Schoenborn 49:36 So that would put me in high school. Right? So I remember hearing about magic together. But I was kind of at that point where it was, I don't know, I just, I wasn't. I wasn't there at that point. Dan Kanivas 49:46 Yeah. Oh, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 49:46 You know, yeah, it was a different spot. Dan Kanivas 49:48 Oh, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 49:48 But my younger brother. He was born in 83. Dan Kanivas 49:50 Oh, yeah. Brian Schoenborn 49:52 Huge into Magic the Gathering. Shout out to Dave. Dan Kanivas 50:00 Being born at a certain time or being a certain age, in that timeframe, made all the difference. If I was actually a if I were actually a year older or two years older, it may have worked out that, you know, I may missed it just like you. Or I could have gotten in on even a little sooner. And had I done that then some of those cards from those era, from that era, which I missed by just about a year are invaluable now. Brian Schoenborn 50:31 Really? Dan Kanivas 50:32 They're quite, they're quite expensive. Yeah. Because it becomes collector's, collector's items. Brian Schoenborn 50:36 They're what, like baseball cards or something? Dan Kanivas 50:37 Yeah, that that idea that they're not being made anymore. So anyways, so I played for a little bit back in those days, as a middle schooler, and, you know, as the nerdy kid who was looking for something that was popular to do the time, well, mainly with other boys. This was, you know, spoke to me strategy games and the the fantasy portion of it, you know, dragons and, and demons and angels and stuff like that. That's pretty cool. Like, that was that kept us interested, but life moved in other directions. I got involved in sports, became more active socially, especially with the fairer sex. Brian Schoenborn 50:39 Sure, of course. Dan Kanivas 50:40 And so, you know, Magic disappeared from my life. Brian Schoenborn 51:22 And that's where I was at but just out of curiosity, do you recall like playing the game? Like, can you can you, cause, I don't know anything about it. Like, can you kind of give me like a high level, like the highest level overview like how it works? Dan Kanivas 51:40 Yes, sure. So it's a card game, that you take a set of cards and you build decks with them. And the idea is that you and your opponent is typically played one on one. Typically. You and our opponent are both powerful wizards, and you cast spells to try to defeat each other. The game was actually created by a grad student, I believe UPenn, a mathematics grad student at UPenn who had a lifelong fascination and love for games. And though, his name is Richard Garfield, though he's brilliant, this is going to be his legacy on Earth. Brian Schoenborn 52:24 Yeah. Dan Kanivas 52:24 So not mathematics or anything else. Most likely it's going to be this game, which is going to be very, very popular. Brian Schoenborn 52:30 It's pretty impressive legacy. Dan Kanivas 52:31 Yeah, absolutely. And he's still active in making games and things like that. But anyways, so that's the basic gist. You can use these cards, cast spells to try and defeat each other. And you know the game, though I left the game a long time ago, it grew and grew and grew and grew. And in 2018, last year, one of my friends who I worked with right out of business school, turned out that he has some cards. I talked to him about He's like, “Hey, Dan, did you know there's an online platform for this now that it's pretty nifty?” Brian Schoenborn 53:05 No way. Dan Kanivas 53:06 Yeah. And, you know… Brian Schoenborn 53:09 So like 15 years. Dan Kanivas 53:10 Yeah. 20 years. Brian Schoenborn 53:11 20 years? Dan Kanivas 53:12 Yeah 20 years. Had I not had that conversation? I don't think I would have rediscovered it but now it's 100% my guilty pleasure to play Magic the Gathering Arena Online. And it takes away a lot of the issues of having to play with paper cards, not that I don't like to play with them, I do. But it's one of these things where you don't have to do it in a room full of other people. You can do it from your bed, or from your desk, or on a train, right? Just on your laptop. Dan Kanivas 53:44 And what I thought I liked before about the game, the you know, the again, the fantastical aspects of it, right, the the dragons and stuff, actually turned out not to be the exciting part of the game for me. What I thought the game is how deep strategically it goes. It combines the the deep strategy of a game like Risk or Chess or Settlers of Catan, things like that, right? Where each choice you make really matters. It combines that with randomness. Again, that's, that's involved in Risk or Poker, right, where the top card of your deck that you don't know what it is, will change the outcome of the game. Dan Kanivas 54:32 And so the combination of those two things, the skill and the luck, the roll of the dice in Risk keeps people coming back for more, because it makes every game you play different. Which is really really cool. And it goes very, very deep. So I'm, I am a newly, newly reintegrated player. Brian Schoenborn 54:55 That's interesting you know, I've heard I've heard some people have been kind of resurging with like Dungeons and Dragons and stuff like that too. I dabbled with it, but I was never really like that into again that was my brother's sort of thing. Dan Kanivas 55:06 Yeah. Brian Schoenborn 55:08 But I've heard that a lot of people like kind of our age, have been getting back into these things. So it must be, must be interesting to play against these people with that new perspective and that level of knowledge and experience that you've gained. The thought process and all that. Got to be pretty cool, bet you can get some, like, if you were to play if you had some buddies that like are in the area, and they have like a deck of cards it would probably be pretty cool to have like a dude night a dude Magic the Gathering — a person, a friend night I guess — I don't want to be gender bias or whatever. Dan Kanivas 55:42 For for better, for worse, and this is actually a big topic of discussion within the community. Not just Magic, but gaming generally. Right? And gaming is gigantic, it's exploded. And my wife works for a gaming company, like it's everywhere. Brian Schoenborn 55:55 Oh cool. Yeah. Dan Kanivas 55:56 And so yeah, gaming is, unfortunately, very biased towards males. And as a result, oftentimes, there are people in the community slash the companies and the, you know, the policies that inadvertently get set up, I don't think it's intentional, at least from a company standpoint, are exclusive unfortunately, right? And they're not not always integrative and not always inclusive. Brian Schoenborn 56:27 Right. Dan Kanivas 56:27 And so there's actually to Magic's credit, they really do try to be inclusive, you see it in the artwork, you see it in their messaging, you see it in how they treat people who are not inclusive. Which is great. Brian Schoenborn 56:44 I think that's fantastic, you know, because like I tripped up and said, “Oh, dude, you know, it's a dude thing”, but it's finally not, and it shouldn't be you know? It's games you're having fun, it's strategy. Like, you're using you're using your mind, you have little bit of a social environment. Like that's not. Dan Kanivas 56:59 Yeah, I don't I don't picked up at all, I think this is a real issue. And it's something that the community has to figure out. If you if you go have a boardgame night with friends, which like you said, it's kind of you're seeing a resurgence of people around our age doing this. I think there's several reasons for it. One, it's if people have families, it's a pretty low-key way to get together and… Brian Schoenborn 57:22 You're not going crazy. Dan Kanivas 57:23 Exactly. Brian Schoenborn 57:24 You're not getting super wasted playing Magic the Gathering, maybe a casual beer. Dan Kanivas 57:27 We're not going to Coachella because we have kids. Right? Brian Schoenborn 57:29 Exactly. Dan Kanivas 57:30 Exactly. Right. So you know that that's a great way to get together and like I just played actually last weekend. Settlers of Catan with I have friends around here. While we're out in Walla Walla, you know, on a wine country trip. It was great. It was one of the highlights of the trip. It's always fun playing with them. And so, you know, it's a very enjoyable, easy to get into, and social thing to do. I think this is
Dan Kanivas is a true Renaissance man. As an Army Airborne Ranger, he spent time as an artillery officer near the DMZ on the Korean peninsula and later worked closely with Iraqi officers during the Iraq War, where he trained a 130-soldier Iraqi Army unit while serving as a strategic advisor to senior Iraqi Army officers. He has since shifted his sights toward both public investing and angel investing with Triple Summit Advisors, all while prepping to summit Mount Rainier.
Dan Kanivas is a true Renaissance man. As an Army Airborne Ranger, he spent time as an artillery officer near the DMZ on the Korean peninsula and later worked closely with Iraqi officers during the Iraq War, where he trained a 130-soldier Iraqi Army unit while serving as a strategic advisor to senior Iraqi Army officers. He has since shifted his sights toward both public investing and angel investing with Triple Summit Advisors, all while prepping to summit Mount Rainier.
On Ep2 of the Warrior For Freedom podcast, Major Ed Pulido and civilian co-host Kyle Golding discuss the importance of Veterans Day though the themes of teamwork, trust, community and sacrifice. The two touch on a variety of veteran issues such as PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, post-military reintegration and living military values in civilian life. Major Pulido points out changes and opportunities in today's military that reflect society as a whole. Plus, college and professional football, Presidential visits and the importance of community support for those who serve and their families. Major Pulido's story of courage has been featured in Time Magazine, Fox News, CNN and countless television stations and newspapers. On August 17th, 2004, Major Pulido hit an improvised explosive device (IED) or roadside bomb while serving a combat tour in Iraq. He was training the new Iraqi Army. Major Pulido suffered extensive injuries to his left knee, and doctors amputated his left leg on October 1st, 2004. Since, his amputation, Major Pulido has been a staunch advocate for veterans and individuals with disabilities.On the Warrior For Freedom Podcast, we discuss all the ways anyone can be a Great American and a Warrior For Freedom by supporting veterans, being positive citizens in your community and supporting others in their time of need.As Major Ed always says: "It's a great day to be an American!" Join the Warrior For Freedom conversation. Future episodes will feature celebrity guests, special friends, business men and women doing amazing things in their communities plus stories of trial and triumph. Major Ed tells stories of military families, community supporters and positivity from all over this great nation.
For two years, ISIS fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians. A group of men and women from around the world flew into Iraq and made their way to Mosul, to try their hand at fighting ISIS. Snap proudly presents a Classic, "The Badlands." Producer: Anna SussmanOriginal Score: Renzo GorrioCheck out more from the Free Burma Rangers.Check out the book City of Death. "Witness the Free Burma Rangers Rescue of a Young Iraqi Girl"Watch Dave Eubank (Helmet) run into the line of fire to rescue a young girl who barely survived an ISIS massacre in Mosul. Dave and other members of his group, the Free Burma Rangers, spotted the young girl hiding among scores of dead bodies."Ephraim Mattos Rescues an Elderly Iraqi Man"Watch as Ephraim Mattos (Backwards Cap), a former Navy Seal turned civilian rescue team member, rescues an elderly man who barely survived an ISIS massacre. Despite his heroic efforts, Ephraim was not able to save the old man, who died moments after this video ends. And the loss haunts Ephraim over and over again."A Woman Being Dragged to Safety by the Free Burma Rangers and the Iraqi Army"Watch the dramatic rescue of a woman left for dead in the courtyard of an abandoned soda factory, surrounded on all sides by ISIS. Unable to carry her from the open-air courtyard without being spotted by ISIS fighters, the rescuers managed to throw the injured woman a length of cable, and drag her over rubble and shrapnel, to safety. Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 14
David Richardson is from Waterford, Michigan. From an early age, he was taught to draw and paint by his mother, an artist and an art teacher. Richardson served as a combat arms officer and martial arts instructor for twenty-two years in the USMC, later retiring to paint and write. He was awarded for valor (Bronze Star with V device) during combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq and served three tours in the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. War Story is his first novel. David Richardson- Military Experience David was an artillery officer in the Marine Corps. He taught artillery school for a while and was at George Washington University as MOI prior to going into combat as a military combat team OIC. David did a tour in Afghanistan and East Africa but the highlight was being an advisor to the Iraqi Army in Iraq during 2006. “And that’s kind of what the book actually focused on, that’s why I mention it..” -David Richardson Transitioning When David left the Marine Corps, he requested from the monitor when he left Korea to be given a job where he learned something as a civilian and the leadership they teach you in the Marine Corps. They assigned David to NAVSEA which was an acquisition command and something that he had never done. Upon retiring he got a job at a contracting company. “Really what I was wanting to do was write a book and sell my paintings because I had painted the whole time I was in the Marine Corps.” -David Richardson Entrepreneurial Venture David was painting and started showing his work in galleries around 1998-2000. He developed a style that was appealing to contemporary art galleries and had difficulty collecting money from the galleries. David ended up in New York showing his paintings and it did not move as fast as he wanted. Now David represents himself and sells more paintings now than he did through galleries. “I actually rent venues in downtown DC and an artist friend of mine, who’s never been in the military and he writes for one of the local papers, we do shows together.” -David Richardson Writing A Book David’s first novel is War Story. He talks about determination being the biggest take away from the Marine Corps that helped him write a book. David simply would not give up and saw it through to the end. Giving up was not an option in the Marine Corps. He wrote three or four pages at a time and took a lot of advice. “You develop thick skin in the Marine Corps, and for somebody to look at your writing and go you need to change this or that, I never fell in love with my own book.” -David Richardson To hear more about David’s entrepreneur success, download this episode now. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship. Get updates and free gouge on the people, programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane . The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship. As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.
Military scholars and practitioners continue to debate the significance and merit of John Boyd’s ideas more than 20 years after his death. Colonel Boyd is the legendary Air Force fighter pilot who, in addition to revolutionizing aerial combat tactics and aircraft design, also changed the way Americans think about conflict and warfare. He profoundly influenced the Marine Corps’ maneuver warfare doctrine and helped shape the ground campaign that led to the rapid defeat of the Iraqi Army during the 1991 Gulf War. In recent years, some have attempted to classify Boyd’s ideas as airpower theory, which at its core is the basic idea that an air force, when commanded by airmen bombing targets selected by airmen, can influence the outcome of a conflict at the strategic level, independent of ground or naval forces. Chuck Spinney, one of Boyd’s closest collaborators, explains how Boyd pointedly disagreed with airpower theory and how his ideas encompass conflict in all forms. Show Notes: John Boyd and John Warden: Air Power’s Quest for Strategic Paralysis – David Fadok Airpower for Strategic Effect – Colin Gray “Destruction and Creation” – John Boyd “Genghis John” – Franklin C. Spinney *Music: “Without Limits” Ross Bugden*
JR Overcome Show - Episode 18 - The Terrorist Whisperer - Ray' Cash" Care and Jason "Overcome" Redman interview an incredible warrior, patriot, spy, leader and Overcomer, Hamody Jasim, Hamody gives an INCREDIBLE Interview about growing up in Iraq and being arrested and thrown in jail at the age of 12. After his family bought him out of prison, he vowed to do everything in his power to overthrow the Saddam regime. Five years later at the age of 17, In 2003, American Soldiers showed up at his doorstep and he immediately volunteered to serve in the new Iraqi Army. Within two years he saw some of the most intense fighting in Iraq and lost 20 of his 29 soldiers. He was meritoriously promoted to Command Sergeant Major at the age of nineteen, the youngest Command Sergeant Major in the history of the Iraqi Army. He went on to become an invaluable spy for American forces before the price on his life grew too high and he was brought to America. He earned his American citizenship in 2017 and wrote an incredible book called, The Terrorist Whisperer chronicling his amazing story. Throughout the interview we come back to Hamody's word of the day - DETAILED - which Hamody credits as the key thing he focused on and enabled him to stay alive in the midst of death, chaos, and corruption. This was an AMAZING Episode and you will not want to miss It! As Always we close with 2 Minutes of motivation - shotgunning our views on the Overcome Mindset & the word of the day Time to get your Conquer & Overcome on! Email us at connect@jrovercomeshow.com for comments, questions or just to sing our Awesome praises! To learn more about Hamody Jasim or book him as a speaker go to www.theterroristwhisperer.com
This week on Force for Hire we're taking a step back from the politics and controversy surrounding private military contracting and talking to a man who knows what it's like to be both a soldier and a private operator. Adam Gonzales was an Army infantryman who served in a long-range surveillance detachment for a brief time in 2003 before deciding to look at other opportunities. One arose in the form of a security job with the then-relatively unknown contracting firm Blackwater. His journey took him from the Army to a Blackwater training facility in North Carolina. There, the one-time Army grunt had to compete against members of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, SEALs, Rangers and force recon Marines for a spot at Blackwater – and a $15,000 a month salary. The job? Protecting U.S. ambassador Paul Bremer, America's chief representative in Iraq and the man who decided to disband the Iraqi Army.
This week on Force for Hire we’re taking a step back from the politics and controversy surrounding private military contracting and talking to a man who knows what it’s like to be both a soldier and a private operator. Adam Gonzales was an Army infantryman who served in a long-range surveillance detachment for a brief time in 2003 before deciding to look at other opportunities. One arose in the form of a security job with the then-relatively unknown contracting firm Blackwater. His journey took him from the Army to a Blackwater training facility in North Carolina. There, the one-time Army grunt had to compete against members of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, SEALs, Rangers and force recon Marines for a spot at Blackwater – and a $15,000 a month salary. The job? Protecting U.S. ambassador Paul Bremer, America’s chief representative in Iraq and the man who decided to disband the Iraqi Army.
For two years, Isis fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians. This is a story about a group of men and women, from around the world, who packed up their bags flew into Iraq, and made their way to Mosul, to try their hand at fighting Isis, back. Check out more from the Free Burma Rangers at http://www.freeburmarangers.org And check out the book City of Death set to release October 23rd, 2018. Producer: Anna SussmanOriginal Score: Renzo Gorrio "Witness the Free Burma Rangers Rescue of a Young Iraqi Girl" Watch Dave Eubank (Helmet) run into the line of fire to rescue a young girl who barely survived an ISIS massacre in Mosul. Dave and other members of his group, the Free Burma Rangers, spotted the young girl hiding among scores of dead bodies. "Ephraim Mattos Rescues an Elderly Iraqi Man" Watch as Ephraim Mattos (Backwards Cap), a former Navy Seal turned civilian rescue team member, rescues an elderly man who barely survived an ISIS massacre. Despite his heroic efforts, Ephraim was not able to save the old man, who died moments after this video ends. And the loss haunts Ephraim over and over again. "A Woman Being Dragged to Safety by the Free Burma Rangers and the Iraqi Army" Watch the dramatic rescue of a woman left for dead in the courtyard of an abandoned soda factory, surrounded on all sides by ISIS. Unable to carry her from the open air courtyard without being spotted by ISIS fighters, the rescuers managed to throw the injured woman a length of cable, and drag her over rubble and shrapnel, to safety.
After surviving unimaginable horror growing up under Saddam Hussein’s regime, Hamody Jasim (Pronounced Jazeem, emphasis on second syllable) leapt at the opportunity to fight back. At 17 years old he joined the Iraqi Army. At 19, his courage and leadership landed him a promotion, and he became the youngest Command Sergeant Major in the history of the Iraqi military. From there he was recruited by US Intelligence and became one of the most valued US Intelligence Assets in Iraq. His work saved numerous lives, including top American officials, earning him the hatred of the terrorists and an order for his execution, should he be captured. Ultimately he left Iraq and is now a proud citizen of the United States. His story is extraordinary and we are honored to share it with you on this episode of American Snippets. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the featured article, video, and more at americansnippets.com/021
Sarhang Hamasaeed reviews a tense week in which the Iraqi Army and Kurdish forces clashed in the disputed area of Kirkuk. With ISIS driven out of Kirkuk, renewed tensions dating back to 2014 have re-emerged between the Iraqi Army and Popular Mobilization Forces Hamasaeed tells us why a political dialogue process is central to protecting minorities, and avoiding Shia and Sunni clashes.
Sarhang Hamasaeed tells us why the results of the non-binding Kurdistan independence referendum matter, and explains the need to prevent an escalation of tensions that could lead to violence with Shia militias, the Iraqi Army and Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by George Galloway, former British parliamentarian. The new Cold War between the United States and Russia became colder today as the U.S. State Department is forcing the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and two annex buildings in New York and Washington. Is complaining about Google dangerous? The influential New American Foundation terminated an entire research team that publicly opposed Google’s monopoly practices. Dr. Robert Epstein, former editor of Psychology Today, joins the show. A chemical factory explodes in Houston. The suffering gets worse. We compare US and Cuba’s approach to hurricanes with Gloria La Riva, activist, journalist and award-winning videographer who was the 2016 Presidential candidate for the Party for Socialism and Liberation; and Gail Walker, the executive director of Pastors for Peace. The Iraqi Army has declared victory against the so-called Islamic State in the city of Tal Afar but what does liberation look like? Anti-war activist and Iraq war veteran Ryan Endicott joins Brian. More troops to Afghanistan in a war without end -- but what is the US strategy? Joe Lombardo, co-coordinator of the United National Anti-War Coalition joins Brian along with Walter Smolarek, producer of Loud & Clear.
Special guest Amy Shafer joins us for the full show and highlights her fabulous research on the civil-military divide in America (and dishes on the Air Force Tops in Blue). Then we celebrate the liberation of Mosul, walk through the North Korean missile test, and wonder what exactly happened at the G20 meetings. Also on the table: Whither our Afghan strategy? And Erin gets giddy over space marines. Stick around for our “Game of Thrones” preview!* *By which we mean fan-girl shouts of joy and anticipation. Reading: Generations of War, Amy Shafer, CNAS “The ISIS Killers,” Mike Giglio, Buzzfeed “Mosul: What the Decade's Largest Battle Says About the Future of War,” Defense One Staff, Defense One “These Mindblowing Photos Reveal the Horror of the Islamic State War,” Liz Sly, The Washington Post “ISIS: A catastrophe for Sunnis,” Liz Sly, The Washington Post “Inside the Collapse of the Iraqi Army’s 2nd Division,” Yasir Abbas and Dan Trombly, War on the Rocks “Scared About North Korea? You Aren't Scared Enough,” Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg “North Korea’s ICBM: A New Missile and a New Era,” Ankit Panda and Vipin Narang, War on the Rocks “Looking For Details On Syria Ceasefire? Don’t Ask US Military,” Nancy Youssef, Buzzfeed “A proposed new military branch would send US troops to guard the galaxy,” CNN “My Top Ten Favorite Space Marines,” A Space Blog Odyssey
Special guest Amy Shafer joins us for the full show and highlights her fabulous research on the civil-military divide in America (and dishes on the Air Force Tops in Blue). Then we celebrate the liberation of Mosul, walk through the North Korean missile test, and wonder what exactly happened at the G20 meetings. Also on the table: Whither our Afghan strategy? And Erin gets giddy over space marines. Stick around for our “Game of Thrones” preview!* *By which we mean fan-girl shouts of joy and anticipation. Reading: Generations of War, Amy Shafer, CNAS “The ISIS Killers,” Mike Giglio, Buzzfeed “Mosul: What the Decade's Largest Battle Says About the Future of War,” Defense One Staff, Defense One “These Mindblowing Photos Reveal the Horror of the Islamic State War,” Liz Sly, The Washington Post “ISIS: A catastrophe for Sunnis,” Liz Sly, The Washington Post “Inside the Collapse of the Iraqi Army’s 2nd Division,” Yasir Abbas and Dan Trombly, War on the Rocks “Scared About North Korea? You Aren't Scared Enough,” Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg “North Korea’s ICBM: A New Missile and a New Era,” Ankit Panda and Vipin Narang, War on the Rocks “Looking For Details On Syria Ceasefire? Don’t Ask US Military,” Nancy Youssef, Buzzfeed “A proposed new military branch would send US troops to guard the galaxy,” CNN “My Top Ten Favorite Space Marines,” A Space Blog Odyssey
After Mosul, Raqqa will fall surely and with it many other pockets of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. This is a blessed piece of good news for the Middle East region that has been under a black cloud of terror and horror since the city of Mosul was first invaded almost 3 years ago day-for-day, by the hordes of Islamic radicals brandishing their black flags and black beards and destroying all signs of civility and civilization in a war-torn Iraq. We will hear countless tails of heroism by the Shia militias and Iran for a battle that was truly won by the Iraqi Army, supported by US air and superior firepower, and assisted by the Kurds. But in the Middle East, like sometimes on Wall Street, those who rush to claim credit for a deal on which they have labored albeit marginally, tend to cling on to the idea, and spread it too, that they were the true fathers of such success. However, the ‘bonus pool' so to speak in 2017 Iraq might be differently allocated now that a Trump administration is in place, and with it, an assertive Iraqi Prime Minister who revels in an image of a national (not only Shia) leader, and who is not –so far- branded as an Iranian puppet. Let's hope he lasts that way. What may be different this time around from the disastrous and failed policies of the Obama admiration is the so-called gang of ‘adults' of the Trump administration. The new National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. HR McMaster has actually fought in Iraq and is an expert in counter-insurgency. He is also very wary of the expansionist drive of Iran in Middle Eastern affairs and especially in Iraq. In a WJS article, Lt. Gen. McMaster was critical of the roles of Russia and Iran. He is expected to be more surgical than tactical in his advice to the President on how to solidify the Iraqi Army, unify the country and tribal structures, and eliminate any loopholes that could give Iran a false sense of victory. Lt. Gen MacMaster, at a talk delivered at Policy Exchange earlier in the year, emphasized the ‘forward positioning of forces' because ‘deterrence by denial is what is effective'. Someone should translate that in Farsi ASAP. The Secretary of Defense John Mattis' animosity towards Iran is so intense that it led former Pres. Obama to replace him from Centcom. He is a Marine, and as it has been said in many circles, the US Marines are the closest thing to a military tribe. The Marines –and Mattis chief among them- holds a grudge against Iran since the bombing of the Marines' barracks in Beirut in 1983. In 2012, he repeated that the three greatest threats facing the US were ‘Iran, Iran, and Iran'. Quite an obsession some would say, others would argue for a legitimate enmity. Mattis has linked Iran to the rise of ISIS. “I consider ISIS nothing more than an excuse for Iran to continue its mischief,” he said. “Iran is not an enemy of ISIS; they have a lot to gain from the turmoil that ISIS creates.” To make my point shorter and crispier when evoking the third adult in the current administration, Secretary Tillerson, when responding to a question from a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the U.S. position regarding regime change in Iran, said, “Our policy towards Iran is to push back on [its regional] hegemony, contain their ability to develop, obviously, nuclear weapons and to work towards support of those elements inside of Iran that would lead to a peaceful transition of that government.” Could such collective thinking form the future US policy in the Middle East especially as it relates to ISIS and Iran? Time will tell, but one should remain hopeful that it will. Raqqa will fall next, and as a result, ISIS will be denied a physical territory of its own. That is ‘actual' ISIS whereas ‘virtual' ISIS, the one that lives in the hearts and minds of thousands of followers, those sleeper and non-sleeper cells, in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia and elsewhere, will unfortunately endure. To crush Radical Islamic Terrorism one needs to add...
ACTUALIDAD DX.COM.AR No. 5Welcome to a new edition of the DX program on RAE - Argentina to the World.Remember that your messages are welcomed at actualidaddx.com.ar@gmail.comCORTINA MUSICALLet’s start with some great news: RAE-ARGENTINA TO THE WORLD is back on the SW, and with a special QSL card.We’ll appreciate if you help us spread this information and we await your reception reports with technical details that help us know how our broadcast is reaching you.Here’s the schedule on SW starting on May 2, 2017: Spanish: Mon-Fri 2200 to 2300 on 5950 KHZ, 49-meter band.English: Tue-Sat 0100 to 0200 UTC on 9395 KHZ on 31-meter band.And all this is via a relay by WRMI. Reception reports sent will be replied with a numbered, special QSL card: RAE-ARGENTINA TO THE WORLDCC5551000 CABAArgentinaCORTINA MUSICALToday we have a special show on the violent conflict surrounding the city of Mosul, In Iraq, that directly or indirectly affects the Middle East.AUDIO N.1In the small city of Hassan Sham, some 30 kilometers northeast from Mosul, the scars left by the heavy fighting with ISIS are evident.The city was recently liberated by the Iraqi Army and the Kurdish Peshmerga, at the cost of its total destruction.The landscape is terrifying, and it’s very hard to get into. At control posts, just before reaching Hassan Sham from Erbil, the military advice never to drive away from the asphalt line, as there’re still many mines to deactivate.Once through, one reaches a massive refugee camp.Al Ghad is an independent radio station that provokes the Islamic State by airing anything from pop music to beauty advice and football news.It broadcasts from Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. All staff prefer to keep their location secret for security reasons.AUDIO No. 2“The project of the radio, one of its directors say started in 2015, few months after Daesh took over Mosul. Radio became one of the few ways of communicating for those who remain in the city...Al Ghad is the only of its kind...we faced many risks to reach areas where relay stations were placed...many times we successfully blocked Al-Bayan, the Califate’s radio and we even used their frequencies. It wasn’t a very continuous broadcast at first, but with success, came 24-hour constant broadcasting”.The program “I Am A Citizen”, allows listeners to inform what is happening in the areas under control of the Islamic State...here are some of the phone calls made women to the Station:-I can’t sleep no more...they died right in front of me, everything leads to death here, three brothers died on the same day...where something like that happens??-In our neighborhood Daesh bombs houses of the civilian population...today a house with two families was blasted…AUDIO No. 3The director says he thinks people believes in the station: “I notice due to the way they talk to us...I feel they have a lot of trust in us”. And we received also some threats by jihadists, but this only boosts our listenership’s numbers.CORTINA MUSICALAnd we continue in the region of Mosul.The Islamic State has lost propaganda capacity after losing several media outlets to Iraqi troops advancing into their territory.According to sources, 70% of ISIS media centers were destroyed in Mosul.Omar Salahaldin, an information expert from the Baghdad University, assured that propaganda was a vital part in the Islamic State’s plan to control the area and establish a caliphate.Some of that propaganda system included Al Bayan Radio, weekly magazine Al Nabaa, and had giant screens in the streets of Mosul where their propaganda was also disseminated.AUDIO No. 4Al Bayan has been practically set apart by the military, but it still airs some content every now and then.ISIS was just about to set up a TV channel, but Iraki bombings supported by the US-led international coalition prevented that from happening.They have a news-gathering agency, Amaq, that keeps vindicating terrorist acts around the world, but they have to change internet suppliers as companies keep shutting down their website.The Iraqis deem a priority to control those communication centers, as they want to cut off contacts between ISIS and their cells.AUDIO No. 5On February 27, ISIS suspended the broadcast of their radio AL Bayan in Mosul, due to the advance of the Iraqis in the western part of the city.Nonetheless, that radio station has again broadcast on and off, with content encouraging Jihad and verses of the Koran.Iraqi Police said Al Bayan was seized a month ago, and its gear captured.Terrorists still broadcast via a mobile transmission device, but Al Mahmadaui promised the Iraqi troops will locate and bomb that also.The offensive began last October 17, and has the goal of capturing Mosul and the other lands controlled by the radical group that began its dominion by taking over Ninive province in mid 2014.
ACTUALIDAD DX.COM.AR No. 5Welcome to a new edition of the DX program on RAE - Argentina to the World.Remember that your messages are welcomed at actualidaddx.com.ar@gmail.comCORTINA MUSICALLet’s start with some great news: RAE-ARGENTINA TO THE WORLD is back on the SW, and with a special QSL card.We’ll appreciate if you help us spread this information and we await your reception reports with technical details that help us know how our broadcast is reaching you.Here’s the schedule on SW starting on May 2, 2017: Spanish: Mon-Fri 2200 to 2300 on 5950 KHZ, 49-meter band.English: Tue-Sat 0100 to 0200 UTC on 9395 KHZ on 31-meter band.And all this is via a relay by WRMI. Reception reports sent will be replied with a numbered, special QSL card: RAE-ARGENTINA TO THE WORLDCC5551000 CABAArgentinaCORTINA MUSICALToday we have a special show on the violent conflict surrounding the city of Mosul, In Iraq, that directly or indirectly affects the Middle East.AUDIO N.1In the small city of Hassan Sham, some 30 kilometers northeast from Mosul, the scars left by the heavy fighting with ISIS are evident.The city was recently liberated by the Iraqi Army and the Kurdish Peshmerga, at the cost of its total destruction.The landscape is terrifying, and it’s very hard to get into. At control posts, just before reaching Hassan Sham from Erbil, the military advice never to drive away from the asphalt line, as there’re still many mines to deactivate.Once through, one reaches a massive refugee camp.Al Ghad is an independent radio station that provokes the Islamic State by airing anything from pop music to beauty advice and football news.It broadcasts from Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. All staff prefer to keep their location secret for security reasons.AUDIO No. 2“The project of the radio, one of its directors say started in 2015, few months after Daesh took over Mosul. Radio became one of the few ways of communicating for those who remain in the city...Al Ghad is the only of its kind...we faced many risks to reach areas where relay stations were placed...many times we successfully blocked Al-Bayan, the Califate’s radio and we even used their frequencies. It wasn’t a very continuous broadcast at first, but with success, came 24-hour constant broadcasting”.The program “I Am A Citizen”, allows listeners to inform what is happening in the areas under control of the Islamic State...here are some of the phone calls made women to the Station:-I can’t sleep no more...they died right in front of me, everything leads to death here, three brothers died on the same day...where something like that happens??-In our neighborhood Daesh bombs houses of the civilian population...today a house with two families was blasted…AUDIO No. 3The director says he thinks people believes in the station: “I notice due to the way they talk to us...I feel they have a lot of trust in us”. And we received also some threats by jihadists, but this only boosts our listenership’s numbers.CORTINA MUSICALAnd we continue in the region of Mosul.The Islamic State has lost propaganda capacity after losing several media outlets to Iraqi troops advancing into their territory.According to sources, 70% of ISIS media centers were destroyed in Mosul.Omar Salahaldin, an information expert from the Baghdad University, assured that propaganda was a vital part in the Islamic State’s plan to control the area and establish a caliphate.Some of that propaganda system included Al Bayan Radio, weekly magazine Al Nabaa, and had giant screens in the streets of Mosul where their propaganda was also disseminated.AUDIO No. 4Al Bayan has been practically set apart by the military, but it still airs some content every now and then.ISIS was just about to set up a TV channel, but Iraki bombings supported by the US-led international coalition prevented that from happening.They have a news-gathering agency, Amaq, that keeps vindicating terrorist acts around the world, but they have to change internet suppliers as companies keep shutting down their website.The Iraqis deem a priority to control those communication centers, as they want to cut off contacts between ISIS and their cells.AUDIO No. 5On February 27, ISIS suspended the broadcast of their radio AL Bayan in Mosul, due to the advance of the Iraqis in the western part of the city.Nonetheless, that radio station has again broadcast on and off, with content encouraging Jihad and verses of the Koran.Iraqi Police said Al Bayan was seized a month ago, and its gear captured.Terrorists still broadcast via a mobile transmission device, but Al Mahmadaui promised the Iraqi troops will locate and bomb that also.The offensive began last October 17, and has the goal of capturing Mosul and the other lands controlled by the radical group that began its dominion by taking over Ninive province in mid 2014.
Connecticut U.S. Marine Michael Zacchea had a job to do in 2004: train and lead the first Iraqi Army battalion after the U.S. disbanded the country's military post invasion.This hour, we revisit our conversation with Zacchea, and co-author Ted Kemp about their book The Ragged Edge which details the challenges Zacchea faced leading a diverse group of Iraqis. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by editorial cartoonist and columnist Ted Rall. Donald Trump is set to unveil his tax plan after his stunning defeat in Congress over plans to replace Obamacare. Will his party tow the line this time, or will Trump be humiliated once again?The ongoing anti-Russia witch hunt that shows no signs of letting up. Accusations of hacking, surveillance and interference are being hurled from every direction -- how can we make sense of all this? Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and activist, joins the show. The Iraqi Army suspended the operation to retake the city of Mosul after U.S. airstrikes killed at least 150 people in a single district. As outrage grows over this latest atrocity of the U.S. in Iraq, what will be the next moves of the Trump administration? Alberto Garcia Watson, a former senior correspondent for HispanTV, joins Brian.
John Bruni and David Olney discuss the battle for Mosul, Iraq's attempt at liberating the Islamic State's 'jewel in the crown', and its implications. www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: How will Islamic State fighters conduct their defence of Mosul - its highly prized and critical strategic asset? Is the Iraqi Army and government capable of victory? What will victory look like for the people of Mosul and Iraq generally if Baghdad is not committed to implementing good governance? To listen to the full CNN News clip used in this podcast - Mosul: Most intense day of fighting since offensive began, By Ben Wedeman, Angela Dewan and Euan McKirdy, CNN Updated 2203 GMT (0603 HKT) October 20, 2016) - click this link: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/20/middleeast/mosul-isis-operation-iraq/index.html STRATEGIKON can be found on SoundCloud, iTunes as well as on www.sageinternational.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Bruni and David Olney discuss the battle for Mosul, Iraq's attempt at liberating the Islamic State's 'jewel in the crown', and its implications. www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: How will Islamic State fighters conduct their defence of Mosul - its highly prized and critical strategic asset? Is the Iraqi Army and government capable of victory? What will victory look like for the people of Mosul and Iraq generally if Baghdad is not committed to implementing good governance? To listen to the full CNN News clip used in this podcast - Mosul: Most intense day of fighting since offensive began, By Ben Wedeman, Angela Dewan and Euan McKirdy, CNN Updated 2203 GMT (0603 HKT) October 20, 2016) - click this link: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/20/middleeast/mosul-isis-operation-iraq/index.html STRATEGIKON can be found on SoundCloud, iTunes as well as on www.sageinternational.org.au Support the show.
New information has come to light that shows the lows to which senior Newsweek writer Kurt Eichenwald and many other mainstream media outlets stooped to smear Sputnik news and deflect attention from Hillary Clinton’s mounting scandals. Former Sputnik editor Bill Moran’s piece “I Am Vladimir Putin: The First Victim of McCarthyism 2.0” sheds light on the truth.Anti-Russia hysteria continues to intensify. Vice President Joe Biden has openly said that the U.S. will launch a cyber attack on Russia, remarks that drew a sharp rebuke from Moscow, and RT in the UK has had its bank accounts closed down.The Iraqi Army and Kurdish forces are advancing on Iraq's second largest city under the cover of U.S. airstrikes. Is this the last stand for Daesh in Iraq? Brian is joined by journalist and political analyst Roshan Muhammad Salih to discuss the start of the military operation to retake Mosul.
How did the US Marine Corps and local tribal leaders turn the corner in Fallujah? Who were the people on the ground, Iraqi and American, who were the catalyst for the change that brought about a sea change in the tactical, operational, and strategic direction in Iraq?Our guest for the full hour to discuss that and more will be author Bill Ardolino. We will use as a base of our discussion his new book, Fallujah Awakens: Marines, Sheikhs, and the Battle Against al Qaeda.Bill is the associate editor of The Long War Journal. He was embedded with the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army, the Iraqi Army, and the Iraqi Police in Fallujah, Habbaniyah, and Baghdad in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and later with U.S. and Afghan forces in Kabul, Helmand and Khost provinces in Afghanistan. His reports, columns, and photographs have received wide media exposure and have been cited in a number of academic publications. He lives in Washington, DC.This episode first aired in May of 2013.
From 10/21/15 Edition Of "The Nation" Magazine -- By Lydia Wilson -- What I Discovered From Interviewing Imprisoned ISIS Fighters - They’re drawn to the movement for reasons that have little to do with belief in extremist Islam. ======================================================================== No sooner am I settled in an interviewing room in the police station of Kirkuk, Iraq, than the first prisoner I am there to see is brought in, flanked by two policemen and in handcuffs. I awkwardly rise, unsure of the etiquette involved in interviewing an ISIS fighter who is facing the death penalty. He is small, much smaller than I, on first appearances just a boy in trouble with the police, his eyes fixed on the floor, his face a mask. We all sit on armchairs lined up against facing walls, in a room cloudy with cigarette smoke and lit by fluorescent strip lighting, a room so small that my knees almost touch the prisoner’s—but he still doesn’t look up. I have interviewed plenty of soldiers on the other side of this fight, mostly from the Kurdish forces (known as pesh merga) but also fighters in the Iraqi army (known as the Iraqi Security Forces or ISF), both Arab and Kurdish. ISIS fighters, of course, are far more elusive, unless you are traveling to the Islamic State itself, but I prefer to keep my head on my shoulders. At the end of the interview w/the first prisoner we ask, “Do you have any questions for us?” For the first time since he came into the room he smiles-in surprise-& finally tells us what really motivated him, w/o any prompting. He knows there's an American in the room, and can perhaps guess, from his demeanor and his questions, that this American is ex-military, and directs his “question,” in the form of an enraged statement, straight at him. “The Americans came,” he said. “They took away Saddam, but they also took away our security.
How did the US Marine Corps and local tribal leaders turn the corner in Fallujah? Who were the people on the ground, Iraqi and American, who were the catalyst for the change that brought about a sea change in the tactical, operational, and strategic direction in Iraq?Our guest for the full hour to discuss that and more will be author Bill Ardolino. We will use as a base of our discussion his new book, Fallujah Awakens: Marines, Sheikhs, and the Battle Against al Qaeda.Bill is the associate editor of The Long War Journal. He was embedded with the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army, the Iraqi Army, and the Iraqi Police in Fallujah, Habbaniyah, and Baghdad in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and later with U.S. and Afghan forces in Kabul, Helmand and Khost provinces in Afghanistan. His reports, columns, and photographs have received wide media exposure and have been cited in a number of academic publications. He lives in Washington, DC.
(First broadcast on Thursday 4th June 2015 at 4.30pm) Who's our biggest threat – Islamic State or Russia? And should the UK send ground troops to fight alongside the Iraqi Army? One former British Army Commander thinks they should. Will America's snooping restrictions have an impact on British Intelligence? Could there be major development problems for the carriers' new F35 fighter jets? And why Forces' sport is an integral part of military life ………………………… --------------------------- PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS: Defence Cuts BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee Ukraine/ISIS Professor Paul Rogers from the department of peace studies at the University of Bradford ISIS in Iraq Lieutenant General Graeme Lamb served in Iraq as Deputy Commanding General of the multi-national force. F35s Former Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Sharkey Ward Amercian & British intelligence gathering Richard Norton-Taylor who writes for the Guardian on defence and security matters Forces Sport BFBS Reporter Julian Evans THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.
Sarah Margon is the Washington director of Human Rights Watch. She's spent her career fighting for human rights in Africa and beyond, but took a somewhat circuitous path to get there. In this episode, Margon recounts a recent trip to Iraq to investigate abuses by militias aligned with the Iraqi Army; discusses her relationship with her former boss, Senator Russ Feingold; and describes how she landed a key post with Human Rights Watch.
The sudden rise of Islamic State in June shocked the world. It now controls a swathe of the desert in Syria and Iraq and has declared a caliphate. Iraq's second city, Mosul, has fallen to the militants and they are menacing the capital, Baghdad. Western powers and their Gulf Arab allies have responded with war planes and bombs. The American general in charge of the campaign says it is buying time for the Iraqi Army to regroup and counter attack. But what would a long-term plan to defeat Islamic State look like? The Inquiry's panel of experts have some thought-provoking ideas.
Borzou Daragahi tells the story of the shambolic and demoralised Iraqi army, and the rush to rebuild it as it fights the jihadi group Isis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Military deception was an important part of Operation Desert Storm, the 1991 coalition effort to eject the Iraqi Army from Kuwait. The man in charge of that U.S. Marine Corp’s part of that deception was Brigadier General Tom Draude. Despite the fact that he had no previous background in deception, General Draude and his team of clever American planners put together an elegant and effective deception plan. Hear him tell Peter how they exploited the expectations of Iraq's military to put them off guard and out of place. Also learn about the role in that books such as The Man Who Never Was and John Le Carre’s The Little Drummer Girl played in General Draude’s thinking.
How did the US Marine Corps and local tribal leaders turn the corner in Fallujah? Who were the people on the ground, Iraqi and American, who were the catalyst for the change that brought about a sea change in the tactical, operational, and strategic direction in Iraq? Our guest for the full hour to discuss that and more will be author Bill Ardolino. We will use as a base of our discussion his new book, Fallujah Awakens: Marines, Sheikhs, and the Battle Against al Qaeda. Bill is the associate editor of The Long War Journal. He was embedded with the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army, the Iraqi Army, and the Iraqi Police in Fallujah, Habbaniyah, and Baghdad in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and later with U.S. and Afghan forces in Kabul, Helmand and Khost provinces in Afghanistan. His reports, columns, and photographs have received wide media exposure and have been cited in a number of academic publications. He lives in Washington, DC.
Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us about one of the Staff Sgt. Jeffrey M. Adamec and Staff Sgt. Jason D. Brown. From the New York Times 2003 account, "“We all made a mental promise,” Staff Sgt. Jeffrey M. Adamec recalled of that battle on Day 18 of the war. “Nobody had to yell out commands. Everybody just knew. We were not going to move back from that point. We were not going to give up that ground. We called that spot `the Alamo’ ” In what is becoming one of the most celebrated missions of the war, just 26 Green Berets, along with three Air Force bomb targeters and two others faced off against a reinforced Iraqi motorized rifle company numbering in the hundreds. After a four-and-a-half-hour firefight, not only did they seize their first objective, a crossroads, but they also moved on deeper into enemy territory to sever Highway 2. That way they could halt the Iraqi Army’s ability to maneuver across the north, and at the same time secure a route to the Kirkuk oil fields." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The SYSK archive can be found here and the Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.
Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us about one of the Staff Sgt. Jeffrey M. Adamec and Staff Sgt. Jason D. Brown. From the New York Times 2003 account, "“We all made a mental promise,” Staff Sgt. Jeffrey M. Adamec recalled of that battle on Day 18 of the war. “Nobody had to yell out commands. Everybody just knew. We were not going to move back from that point. We were not going to give up that ground. We called that spot `the Alamo’ ” In what is becoming one of the most celebrated missions of the war, just 26 Green Berets, along with three Air Force bomb targeters and two others faced off against a reinforced Iraqi motorized rifle company numbering in the hundreds. After a four-and-a-half-hour firefight, not only did they seize their first objective, a crossroads, but they also moved on deeper into enemy territory to sever Highway 2. That way they could halt the Iraqi Army’s ability to maneuver across the north, and at the same time secure a route to the Kirkuk oil fields." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The SYSK archive can be found here and the Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.
Package of Sgt. Roberto Gonzalez talking about the rewards of his job as a track vehicle repairer and instructor to the Iraqi Army. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in high definition.
Package about how Iraqi soldiers have completed mortar training at Kirkush Military Training Base, Iraq. Sound bites include Spc. Anthony Green, Mortar Instructor, from Detroit, Mich., Unit: 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and Warrant Officer Sallah Abdullah Kurdy. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in High Definition.
In this Profiles in Valor, U.S. Army Major David Bursac, recipient of the Bronze Star, recalls his experience as an advisor to the Iraqi Army soldiers and police while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Bruce McQuain from QandO joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce is a veteran of the Vietnam war and spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us of a story he learned through blogger Bill Ardolino at INDC Journal. This is the story of 1LT Travis Manion, "A Naval Academy graduate and former nationally-ranked wrestler, he served with a Military Transition Team advising an Iraqi Army battalion and went on the raid I wrote about here. He was a friendly guy, and prior to the operation, I had a conversation with him about the war, wrestling and Annapolis. I can’t say I knew him well, but I did find it amazing at the time that we have guys like him, with such intellect, drive and options, who choose to put themselves in harm’s way and serve their country." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce McQuain from QandO does an incredible job with the series every week. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.
Bruce McQuain from QandO joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce is a veteran of the Vietnam war and spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us of a story he learned through blogger Bill Ardolino at INDC Journal. This is the story of 1LT Travis Manion, "A Naval Academy graduate and former nationally-ranked wrestler, he served with a Military Transition Team advising an Iraqi Army battalion and went on the raid I wrote about here. He was a friendly guy, and prior to the operation, I had a conversation with him about the war, wrestling and Annapolis. I can’t say I knew him well, but I did find it amazing at the time that we have guys like him, with such intellect, drive and options, who choose to put themselves in harm’s way and serve their country." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce McQuain from QandO does an incredible job with the series every week. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.
This episode covers the period between Bush's declaration of "Mission Accomplished" and the change in coalition leadership (from General Casey to General Petraeus). The following major events and topics are discussed: 2003: Deaths of Saddam's two sons (Qusay and Uday), capture of Saddam, Baathist Purge, National Museum looting, and Bremer's disbanding of the Iraqi Army.2004: Sectarian violence and displacement, Operation Vigiliant Resolve (1st Fallujah), Battle of Ramadi, Battle of Husaybah, Battle of Mosul, Operation Phanton Fury (2nd Fallujah), Blackwater USA, medals of honor.2005: January and December Legislative Elections, Battle of Haditha, Abu Ghraib.2006: Handing three provinces to Iraqi authority, death of Zarqawi, execution of Saddam, Al-Askari mosque bombing, Operation Together Forward (Baghdad), Battle of Ramadi.2007: Battle of Haifa Street (Baghdad), creation of the new Counterinsurgency Field Manual (3-24). For more information, read: Iraq Study Group Report Counterinsurgency Field Manual 3-24 No End in Sight (film) http://iraq.liveleak.com/ www.iraqstatusreport.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFijzDyJnVE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epfmuHr4_b8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGQaPYzFZ8o Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine
The Iraq Study Group Report's Recommendations Sections gives a total of 79 recommendations for how the US should proceed in Iraq. Diplomatically, the US should do more by launching the New Diplomatic Offensive accompanied by the creation of a Support Group (full of regional and world powers) in order to discuss and compromise on a variety of issues. This support group should include Iran and Syria because, even though the White House has problems with their respective governments, both countries would benefit from negotiating since both countries put a lot of effort into Iraq. Also, the US should threaten withdrawal whenever the Iraqi Government does not reach its benchmarks on time (these include the ratification of the Petroleum Law, the Militia Law, etc.). Even if it does reach these benchmarks, though, the US should begin a gradual rollback of forces. First, active combat forces should be moved into Iraqi Army Brigade protection roles, Iraqi Army training roles, and Iraqi Army support roles (Special Operations, Air Support, etc.). Then, these training forces should also be slowly pulled out of Iraq as the Iraqi security forces gain more power. By early 2008, the US should be 100% training and 0% occupation. The Iraq Study Group is a bipartisan commission led by James Baker and Lee Hamilton. This episode summarizes the recommendations section of the Iraq Study Group Report. The previous episode featured the Iraq Study Group's assessment of the current situation. For more information, read: Iraq Study Group Report Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation
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