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Today's Topics: 1) Some military trainees at Lackland AFB, San Antonio are taught and practice witchcraft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWoGIODAYnI 2, 3, 4) Is the gift of impartation a charismatic gift based on Sacred Scripture, or a protestant novelty that has spilled into the Catholic Charismatic Renewal?

Today's Topics: 1) Some military trainees at Lackland AFB, San Antonio are taught and practice witchcraft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWoGIODAYnI 2, 3, 4) Is the gift of impartation a charismatic gift based on Sacred Scripture, or a protestant novelty that has spilled into the Catholic Charismatic Renewal?

Today my guest is Air Force SMSgt (Ret) Kevin Reed.  Kevin grew up in the Los Angeles area both in Canoga Park and Thousand Oaks.  He attended Westlake High School and graduated in 1998.  After a semester at Cal State Northridge, he met with an Air Force recruiter and signed a delayed enlistment contract, and in May 1999, he attended Basic Training at Lackland AFB, TX as a 1C6 Space Operator.  He then attended Enlisted Undergraduate Space Training (EUST) at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Kevin's first assignment was to 1st Space Operations Squadron at Schriever AFB, CO.  In May 2001, he was reassigned to Kapaun, Germany for DSP Missile Warning.  He left Germany in Aug 2002 for assignment to the 2nd Space Operations Squadron (GPS) back at Schriever AFB.  His next assignment was to the 2nd Space Warning Squadron (SBIRS) at Buckley AFB, CO.  There, he was selected to the 2006 SBIRS Guardian Challenge Team. In 2008, he was reassigned to the 533rd Training Squadron as a SBIRS System Instructor at Vandenberg AFB.  During this time, he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University.  After four years he was reassigned back to 2 SWS at Buckley AFB.  In 2014, he took an Active Guard/Reserve position with the 8th Space Warning Squadron.  In 2015, he was promoted to MSgt and earned his Master's Degree in Space/Planetary Science from American Military University.  In 2018 Kevin was promoted to SMSgt and became the Squadron Superintendent for Det 1, 8 SWS which later reflagged as the 4th Space Warning Squadron. He went on to be selected as a Traveling Instructor for the SNCO Leadership Course for the Air Force Reserve Command in 2019. Kevin retired from the military on June 1st, 2021.

Our guest for this episode is a Marine who served as a Military Working Dog Handler assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), Camp Pendleton, California. He enlisted in 2007, attended The Basic Handlers Course at Lackland AFB in 2008, and was assigned orders to Camp Pendleton. He was the first USMC MWD Handler to receive orders from Lackland to a newly developing MWD Platoon for the MEF. Navigating a new unit fresh out of K9 School, he was assigned to MWD Grief M107, a Patrol Explosive Detection Dog (PEDD), and together they trained in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. This was an exciting time in the history of the Marine Corps MWD Program because an entire platoon of dog handlers was explicitly created to support combat operations. This platoon was dedicated to training, equipping, and producing combat-ready canine teams for the rigors of deployments. In 2010, The 1st MEF MWD Platoon from Camp Pendleton deployed to Afghanistan and established a canine area on Camp Leatherneck, later known as Camp Donahue. This group of dog handlers experienced a very active Afghanistan and supported various units throughout the Helmand and Kandahar provinces. In this episode, we discuss his time in the Marine Corps, training for deployment, his deployment experiences, and his return from Afghanistan.  Surviving with Grief: Available Now https://a.co/d/8Ycd3CH Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com   In Canis Confiderus!   ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The hosts and guests on this podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

In honor of Memorial Day, I present an excerpt of my interview with Air Force SSgt (Ret) John “Andy” Anderson. Andy grew up in Belford, New Jersey and joined the Army in 1947 at 17 years old. He attended Basic training at Lackland AFB, TX, followed by his first assignment at Ft. Lewis, WA. He went TDY (temporary duty) to Howard AFB, Panama, before being reassigned to Ft. Slocum, NY. There he was given the chance to cross-over into the newly formed Air Force. Afterwards, he was sent to Lowry AFB, CO where he married his wife of 60 years. In 1952, he was assigned to March AFB, CA as part of Strategic Air Command (SAC). Two years later, he was assigned to Guam. After that he went to Lincoln, NE, Taiwan and then retired in 1967 out of Holloman AFB, NM. After retiring from the military, he became a Deputy Sheriff for Arapahoe County, CO. Later, Andy joined the Post Office and returned to the work he did in the military. He retired from the Post Office in 1988.

Welcome to this really heartwarming episode of the HeroFront podcast, where we have a special guest, Buck, a retired Executive Officer of the United States Air Force. Buck served in the USAF for many years and worked with numerous generals during his time. Today, we hear from Buck as he reflects on his time in the Air Force and the lessons he learned. We also have ANOTHER incredibly special guest - SrA Mike Holloway, Buck's son! Buck's son has followed in his father's footsteps and is currently serving in the armed forces. Buck shares his thoughts and feelings about watching his son serve and the legacy that he and his son are creating. Buck's experience in the USAF has taught him many valuable lessons about leadership, perseverance, and teamwork. He shares these insights with us, offering valuable advice for anyone who aspires to serve in the military or any other leadership role. As we listen to Buck's stories and insights, we can feel the pride and legacy that he and his son are creating. We learn about the sacrifices that the military and their families make and the importance of supporting them in any way possible. So, whether you're a military veteran, a family member of someone who serves, or simply interested in hearing about the experiences of those who have served our country, this episode is for you. Join us as we hear from Buck, a true American hero, and gain valuable insights into leadership, perseverance, and the legacy of service. MSgt (ret) Thomas “Buck” Holloway is currently the executive assistant to General (ret) Dave Goldfein. Responsibilities of his current position are maintaining and executing all administrative duties for General Goldfein in is civilian portfolio.. Buck Holloway entered the Air Force in April 1982 and retired from active-duty July 2002. He completed Basic Military Training with the 325th Training Squadron at Lackland AFB, TX in June 1982, followed by attending Business Administration training at Keesler AFB, MS. Mr. Holloway retired from active duty on 16 June 2002 and went directly into a 19+year civil service career. Buck retired from civil service in March of 2020. SrA Michael T. Holloway is a Reports and Analysis (RA) Technician Clerk currently station at 325 SFS, Tyndall AFB, Florida. Responsibilities of his current duty position are maintaining the units MAJCOM compliance with Air Force Justice Information System incident reporting/criminal record history, Consultant for local United States Federal Magistrate court, Provide Air Force Justice Information System administration support for 325 FW and 30 Tentative units and is the point of contact for criminal incidents and traffic accident reports. SrA Mike Holloway entered the Air Force in December 2019. He completed Basic Military Training with the 326th Training Squadron at Lackland AFB, TX in February 2020, followed by Security Forces Academy with the 343rd Training Squadron, Lackland AFB in May 2020. SrA Holloway has since been stationed at Tyndall AFB, Florida. While at Tyndall AFB, he started out as a Response Force Member for the first year followed by Response Force Leader. SrA Holloway was selected to be a flight armor, and is now serving in his current role within Reports and Analysis.

This edition features stories on two Airmen making history during the graduation of the Inter-American Air Force's NCO Academy at Lackland Air Force Base, the first Air Force Global Strike Challenge from the Air Force's newest major command, and Airmen deployed to Afghanistan bonding with their Afghan counterparts through playing floor hockey together. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

Today my guest is Air Force MSgt (Ret) John Mathis. John grew up in Nebraska and graduated from high school in Millard, NE. He enlisted in the Air Force at 17 and went off to Basic training in 1977 with a guaranteed job in the Security Police. His technical school was at Lackland AFB and Camp Bullis, TX. His first assignment was to Elsworth AFB, SD in 1978. He was subsequently assigned to Kadena AFB, Okinawa in 1979, Offutt AFB, NE in 1980, RAF Greenham Common, England in 1982, Lowry AFB, CO in 1985 and Clark AFB, Philippines in 1989. It was at Clark that John experienced a coup attempt, earthquake, and the Mt. Pinatubo eruption. He returned to Offutt AFB in 1992 where he later retired as a MSgt in 1998.

   In this episode, you will hear about how Col. Don Taylor began his Air Force career as an architect and then progressed into a career in hospital administration. On 9/11, he worked for General Carlton in an office overlooking the Pentagon, and he describes watching the attack on the Pentagon. As a military healthcare administrator, he explains how he interacted as an advocate for the delivery of healthcare and balanced the need for resource utilization and delivering high-quality healthcare. Hear about the insights into hospital administration and the Tricare contract standards and development of standardization in healthcare and development of a healthcare plan and his briefings from the Pentagon to Congress in the Tricare for Life Program. He explains the role of the Medical Service Officer in supporting the various missions of Military Medicine and his leadership positions from Air Force hospital to combat theater trauma hospital.  He shares his insights and lessons learned as a Hospital Commander in the United States and Commander of a large, deployed Air Force Theatre Combat Hospital and medical evacuation hub located in Iraq.  He also describes how he prioritized patient needs and helped promote primary care patient teams and the development of the Primary Care Medical Home.  He details how he as a nonphysician, led physicians and helped synergize their efforts for optimal healthcare delivery. You will hear him describe how he navigated difficult circumstances with physicians and the situations that arose in the war zone, such as how to deliver care best when there are blood shortages. He also discusses how he handled these difficult situations and helped build rapport with those healthcare teammates. He also describes the training he encountered that most closely reflected combat casualty care.  As an advocate for physical, mental, and spiritual renewal, he describes the importance of personal care.  Interestingly, he explains how he had a high-profile casualty and managed the flow of communication to ensure respect for the casualty's privacy and family.  He describes how he positively engaged with the media to respect patient confidentiality and ensure family members received information before the media broadcast.  We also discussed how he thinks the military should focus on clinical training to optimize platforms for providing ready providers for casualty care. Hear about the challenges in military healthcare and recapturing patients due to the fierce competition in the healthcare industry.  He discusses the integration of the healthcare models and his thoughts on the balance between active duty and reserves healthcare providers and the limitations of pulling from the private sector for military care.  He is an expert in these areas as he received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington, TX. He earned his Master of Healthcare Administration from the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.  Don had a distinguished career in the Air Force and served as a primary advisor and consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General immediately before and following the attacks on 9/11.  He served as Commander of the Air Force Hospital at Luke AFB and was a pioneer in developing the concept of the primary care medical home.  He also was the first non-physician to Command a deployed Air Force Theater (Trauma) Hospital (Balad AB, Iraq). His final military assignment was at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland AFB, TX, where he served as the Vice Wing Commander.   Following his distinguished military career, Col (Ret) Taylor has worked in the VA system and held several roles providing executive coaching, teaching, speaking, and consulting services to healthcare organizations.  He also led academic positions as an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer at the University of Texas in Dallas.  For those interested in healthcare leadership, he discusses his teaching and leadership programs and those available to senior physicians in and out of the military healthcare system.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine   The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. Foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. 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MSgt Jody Reed is a recruiter instructor at Lackland AFB, where he teaches new recruiters who are brining in the next generation Airmen. He walks us through the entire Air Force recruitment process, give some great advice and shines some light on some myths. This interview is gold and he brings a ton of value.Oh, and he has an extremely successful Air Force focused YouTube channel. I know you've heard of him. Jody with a why!!!! He's now had over 10M views and is absolutely killing it with valuable Air Force content. If you're not already, be sure to check him out…and subscribe…subscribe…subscribe. Show your support for all those Air Force creators out there. Jody With a Why: https://www.youtube.com/@AF_Recruiting_JodywithawhyWant to help the next generation Airmen by sharing your Air Force story? I'd love to have you on the show: https://foreverwingman.com/interview/ Looking to learn more about the Air Force? The most comprehensive information on all of the Air Force jobs: https://foreverwingman.com/air-force-jobs/ Search and Filter AFSCs: https://foreverwingman.com/search-afsc/ Study for Air Force Basic Training: https://foreverwingman.com/afbmt-course/ Forever Wingman Podcast (leave a review!): https://foreverwingman.buzzsprout.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foreverwingman

Our guest for this episode is a Marine Corps Veteran who served as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler and Trainer. He enlisted in 2000, and by the end of that year, he graduated from the MWD Basic Handler Course at Lackland AFB with orders to the Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) MWD Section, Camp Pendleton, California. This Marine experienced a pre-9/11 Marine Corps and quickly saw the mission of a Marine Corps MWD Handler change overnight. He deployed twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), where he left the stateside garrison mission and conducted combat operations with fellow handlers. This initial group of Marine MWD Handlers faced the reality of combat on short notice. They realized the importance of training for the fight and bringing back critical information from their experiences to prepare the following handlers for upcoming deployments. He was one of the first Marines to attend an advanced Canine Course at Von Liche Kennels (VLK). From 2001-2008 the Marines did their best to prepare all Handlers for upcoming deployments by identifying gaps in training and outsourcing to fill those gaps with advanced training courses and ultimately established the Marine Corps's MWD Team Deployment Training Course in Yuma, AZ. The increasing demand for Marine Corps MWD Teams led to the formation of an MWD Platoon under the Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF). Toward the end of his Marine Corps career, he focused on developing his Marines for future operations. He transitioned into the civilian sector and continued to train Canine Teams as a contractor in Afghanistan, and to this day, he continues to work in the Canine Community. In this episode, we discuss his time in the Marine Corps, Dogs, Training, and exiting the Military into the civilian sector. If you would like to support this show, click the link below! Thank you for your support! Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com In Canis Confiderus! ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The host and guests on this Podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

Hello and welcome to The Swearing In Podcast, I am your host Marty Smith. Today is a special episode of the Podcast. Yesterday, on January 10th 2023, we lost a brother in service. Air Force Staff Sergeant (Ret) John Anderson passed away at the age of 92. In his honor, I am re-posting his interview from December 2021. Thank you, John, for your service to our country, and may God bless you and your family! Today, my guest is U.S. Air Force SSgt (Ret) John “Andy” Anderson. Andy grew up in Belford, New Jersey and joined the Army in 1947 at 17 years old. He attended Basic training at Lackland AFB, TX, followed by his first assignment at Ft. Lewis, WA. He went TDY (temporary duty) to Howard AFB, Panama, before being reassigned to Ft. Slocum, NY. There he was given the chance to cross-over into the newly formed Air Force. Afterwards, he was sent to Lowry AFB, CO where he married his wife of 60 years. In 1952, he was assigned to March AFB, CA as part of Strategic Air Command (SAC). Two years later, he was assigned to Guam. After that he went to Lincoln, NE, Taiwan and then retired in 1967 out of Holloman AFB, NM. After retiring from the military, he became a Deputy Sheriff for Arapahoe County, CO. Later, Andy joined the Post Office and returned to the work he did in the military. He retired from the Post Office in 1988. 

Two active duty psychologists sit down on a podcast and try to set the record straight about some of the ins and outs of becoming and serving as a military mental health provider. What does it take to serve simultaneously as a mental health provider AND an officer? What opportunities exist in areas such as leadership, prevention (individual and systemic), as a clinician, and training? How might YOU collaborate or consult with a military mental health provider? Listen as popular myths are busted, and unique opportunities are discussed! Maj John A. Blue Star is an active duty US Air Force, board-certified clinical health psychologist. He is the Mental Health Flight Commander at Hanscom Air Force Base. His duties include conducting biopsychosocial evaluations for active duty and their families and retirees with health conditions, coordinating community-level population health program initiatives, providing behavioral treatment to individuals and groups with a focus on the quality of life improvement, and supervising clinical activities and conducting didactics for psychology interns. Maj Blue Star has a specialty focus in implementing interdisciplinary care for Active Duty service members with chronic pain and associated functional impairments, with emphasis on improving military readiness and decreasing risks involving opioid medication. Lt. Col. David Tubman, an active duty US Air Force clinical health psychologist, is currently serving as the Clinical Psychology Internship Training Director at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He earned his Psy.D. at Wheaton College, Illinois, and completed both his internship and post-doctoral fellowship in clinical health psychology at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX. He is passionate about delivering evidence-based population health interventions, developing effective and engaging clinical training experiences, the science of behavior change, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Resources mentioned in this episode: ACT for Military Special Interest Group https://contextualscience.org/act_for_military_sig [34:00] Society of Air Force Psychologists https://www.usafpsychologists.com/ [34:30]CDP's Military Culture course: https://deploymentpsych.org/Military-Culture-Enhancing-Competence-Course-Description [35:40] Calls-to-action: For example:Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email Take CDP's free Military Culture Course: https://deploymentpsych.org/Military-Culture-Enhancing-Competence-Course-Description

Chief Master Sergeant Courtenay "Court" M. Sartain is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 668th Alteration Installation Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX. As Superintendent he is responsible for leading and mentoring 187 military, civilian communication and civil engineering engineers and technicians, supply technicians, and contractors across preventive maintenance and corrective actions, repair and minor construction of infrastructure in support of Department of Defense, Air Force, and other government intelligence agencies. Chief Master Sergeant Sartain grew up in San Antonio, TX and entered the Air Force in February 1997. After completion of Basic Military Training, he attended technical training at Lackland AFB, TX where he graduated as a Supply Management Apprentice. Chief Sartain then separated from the Air Force after his initial contract and transferred to the Inactive Reserves. After 11 months separation, Sergeant Sartain returned to active duty where he cross-trained and attended technical training at Sheppard AFB, TX as an Electrical Systems Apprentice. During his career he has served at the tactical and operational level of support in various positions including: Logistics, Civil Engineering, Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance support, and Joint Engineer Staff. He has deployed numerous times in support of Operation JOINT FORGE, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, AFGANISTAN CONSOLIDASTION III/TRANSITION I, and FREEDOM SENTINEL/ INHERENT RESOLVE Chief Master Sergeant Sartain is married to Senior Master Sergeant (First Sergeant) MelissaSartain and has two children, Jose Jr. and Alexis. EDUCAT

Our guest for this episode is an Airmen who served as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). He enlisted in 1996 and attended the MWD Basic Handler Course at Lackland AFB in 1999. As a handler, he conducted numerous security missions with the Air Force and quickly deployed to Iraq in 2004 to support the increasing demand for explosive detection dogs. After his deployment, he continued as an MWD Handler, Trainer, Kennel Master and shared his experiences to shape new handlers for future missions. He continues his career leading the current and future generations of Airmen to support security operations throughout the Air Force. If you would like to support this show, go to www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com and follow the link on the support page. Thank you for your support! Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast In Canis Confiderus! ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The host and guests on this Podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

Our guest for this episode is a Soldier who served as a 31K, Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler in the U.S Army. He enlisted in 2015 and was stationed at Fort Drum after completing Basic Combat Training (BCT), and the Military Working Dog Handler Course at Lackland AFB. During his assignment at Fort Drum, he was assigned to Alex3 T365. Together they were certified as an MWD Team and supported numerous Secret Service missions around the United States. In 2018, he attended pre-deployment training at the USMC Military Working Team Deployment Training Course in Yuma, AZ at the U.S Army's Yuma Proving Ground. Shortly after, this team deployed to Afghanistan, and while supporting coalition forces, he and his MWD Alex3 were wounded in action. In this episode, we discuss his time as a 31K MWD Handler, his deployment to Afghanistan, post-deployment experiences, and transitioning out of the military. Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com In Canis Confiderus! ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The host and guests on this Podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

Every have a bad day at work? Probably does not compare to the day these three gentlemen had. Just a normal days activities turn into the largest explosion in Texas history. Was it the beginning of World War III? Will there be nuclear fallout? You will have to listen to understand just how this event happened. Hope ya'll enjoy!

** The views expressed in this episode are those of Mark White and do not represent those of the Department of Defence or USAF** Mark White currently provides subject matter expertise in support of human performance topics related to respiratory exercise physiology, aerospace and operational physiology and military operational performance. Pertinent positions comprise of a Human Performance Scientific, Engineering and Technical Advisory supporting Office of Naval Research's, Expeditionary Maneuvers' Warrior Resilience program, as the Human Performance Research Manager for Head Quarter's Air Force Special Operations Command under the Command Surgeon's office, and a Research Respiratory Physiologist within the Air Force Research Laboratory's, 711th Human Performance Wing Directorate, School of Aerospace Medicine's (USAFSAM), Aeromedical Research Branch. In addition, he served honorably in U.S. Air Force as an Aerospace & Operational Physiologist (A&OP) at Brooks City-Base (a.k.a. Brooks AFB, TX) at USAFSAM as Chief, A&OP Operations at the A&OP Training Unit and then as Officer in Charge, Research Operations for the Operating Location – USAFSAM, Lackland AFB. Academic achievements consist of earned B.S. and M.S. degrees with current progress towards the completion of a Ph.D. in Human & Sports Performance. Over a 20-year career, Mr. White's professional background spans the spectrum from work-related physical ability testing, application of occupational physiology, and collegiate coursework curriculum and instructional development. He holds current memberships within the following professional organizations; International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM), Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and United States Weightlifting Association; with certifications as NSCA's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) plus USAW's Level 1 Sport Performance Coach (L1SP). Mr. White's strategic intent for career development is to continue his professional work regarding human performance in military operations with continued efforts to complete a doctorate degree. Ultimately, Mark's professional goal will culminate with the establishment of a laboratory that contributes research to the current body of knowledge in respiratory exercise physiology, environmental physiology, stress science, and occupational work physiology as it pertains to human performance; specifically, towards our U.S. Armed Forces “warfighters”. In this episode Mark talks about: How he is assisting organizations to address operational gaps. Influencing SOP's in human development. Preparing candidates for arduous pipelines. Resources discussed: Meditations Marcus Aurelius History of Exercise Physiology by Charles Tipton You can follow Mark on Linkedin and via his website at S.A.R Human Performance Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Our guest for this episode is a retired Marine who served 20 years on active duty filling various billets within the USMC's Military Working Dog (MWD) Program. He has served as a Handler, Trainer, Instructor, Specialized Search Dog (SSD) Handler, Kennel Master, Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander, and the Multi-Purpose Canine Program Manager. He started his career in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, at the Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) MWD section where he conducted multiple missions with his MWD. He continued his canine career at Lackland AFB as an MWD Trainer selecting, training, and certifying canines for the Department of Defense (DoD). In the rapidly changing MWD program, He became the first Marine instructor for a new advanced off-leash MWD capability, the Specialized Search Dog (or SSD). He trained handlers and SSDs to be successful canine teams for overseas deployments as an instructor. He attended an SSD course in Israel, training with an elite canine unit, and paired with SSD Lucca K458. After months of training, this new SSD team deployed twice to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. You can read about Lucca and her life in the book “Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca” by Maria Goodavage. In 2010, he deployed beside 30 MWD teams to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) while assigned to the Military Police Support Company's MWD Platoon under the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). He later completed a tour as a Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Commander, and he returned to the MWD field as the Kennel Master for I MEF's MWD Platoon. While assigned to the MWD Platoon, he deployed to Kuwait, establishing a forward-deployed Marine Kennel to provide various units with MWD support. He completed his career serving as the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Multi-Purpose Canine Program Manager, preparing canine teams for special operations worldwide. Throughout his 20-year career, he has gained a wealth of operational experience. With that experience, he mentored and trained numerous MWD teams for deployments overseas, all during a period of substantial growth and development within the MWD community. He continues to give back to the MWD community by currently serving as the President of the United States War Dogs Association. An association that exists to provide a lifetime of practical support to MWDs; their handlers and adopted families. Check out their website and social media pages for updates as this organization helps MWDs live out the retirement they deserve. Consider donating to help the organization to continue their support, if you have a retired MWD and are not aware of their services, check them out and reach out for any assistance you may need. The United States War Dogs Association https://www.uswardogs.org/ Instagram@uswardogs_official Facebook @ United States War Dogs Association Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com In Canis Confiderus! ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The host and guests on this Podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

Rates of stress and anxiety are increasing and it's estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives. HEROBITES is my bi-weekly podcast clip for your mid-week motivation jump-start to inspire or educate you with a former guests insight. Today's clip is from episode 19 featuring Tiwanda Griffin-Greer in which we hear what happened the day she was trapped in her office with a gun wielding assailant and how she lived to tell about it. A first-hand witness of an active shooter event that tragically unfolded at Lackland Training Annex in 2016. SMSgt Griffin-Greer discusses struggling with survivor's guilt, invisible wounds, and giving 100% to the Air Force and her family. We survive by telling stories: This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lt Col Bill Schroeder, and to honor him for his selfless actions to save the life of a fellow Airman, even if it cost him his own.

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Today, my guest is U.S. Air Force SSgt (Ret) John “Andy” Anderson.  Andy grew up in Belford, New Jersey and joined the Army in 1947 at 17 years old.  He attended Basic training at Lackland AFB, TX, followed by his first assignment at Ft. Lewis, WA.  He went TDY (temporary duty) to Howard AFB, Panama, before being reassigned to Ft. Slocum, NY.  There he was given the chance to cross-over into the newly formed Air Force.  Afterwards, he was sent to Lowry AFB, CO where he married his wife of 60 years.  In 1952, he was assigned to March AFB, CA as part of Strategic Air Command (SAC).  Two years later, he was assigned to Guam.  After that he went to Lincoln, NE, Taiwan and then retired in 1967 out of Holloman AFB, NM. After retiring from the military, he became a Deputy Sheriff for Arapahoe County, CO.  Later, Andy joined the Post Office and returned to the work he did in the military.  He retired from the Post Office in 1988.

Our guest for this episode is a Marine Corps Veteran who served eight years filling various billets such as a Military Working Dog Handler (MWD), a Specialized Search Dog (SSD) Handler, MWD Trainer, and an MWD Team Deployment Training Course Instructor. He started his career in Camp Pendleton, California, with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion's MWD Platoon, under the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). There he was selected to attend the SSD Course at Lackland AFB, and upon returning to Camp Pendleton, he was assigned to SSD Saber T653. Together, Rosendo Madrigal (Magic) and SSD Saber conducted numerous training exercises and supported security operations both stateside and overseas. Magic also filled billets such as the Chief Trainer for Camp Butler's MWD Section in Okinawa, Japan, and as an MWD Team Deployment Training Course Instructor at YPG (Yuma Proving Ground) in Yuma, Arizona. This episode discusses his experiences as a handler, trainer, and instructor within the USMC MWD Program and his transition from the military into the civilian sector. He also shares his story of adopting SSD Saber and how @projectk9hero assisted Saber in getting emergency veterinary treatment. Magic is also the mastermind behind the Marine MWD Handler Memorial on Camp Pendleton to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The memorial was set in place on K9 Hill behind the Camp Pendleton Kennels in April of 2016, three years after the last Marine canine handler was lost overseas. Be sure to check out Magic's canine apparel @ducexercitum And check out organizations like @projectk9hero / https://projectk9hero.org @uswardogs_official / https://www.uswardogs.org They provide amazing services for retired Military Working Dogs and give back to the community by helping those deserving handlers care for their best friends. Listener Support is now active! If you would like to support this show, go to www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com and follow the link on the support page. For the price of a cup of coffee, you can support this show and future episodes. It will be a small monthly contribution that you can stop whenever you want. Thank you for your support! Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com In Canis Confiderus! ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The host and guests on this Podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

Minda's guests today are Marc Schechtman and Dr. Linda Strause. Marc is a Veteran of the US Air Force Reserves. Fifty years ago, he did his basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, then served as a Chaplain's Assistant at Sewart AFB in Smyrna, TN, working in a church. And Linda is a professor of Human Nutrition at UCSD. She is also a clinical research professional with over 25 years of experience. She's considered among the top in her field and had previously spent 15 years volunteering and working at San Diego Hospice. Randy's Remedy products are powered by Cannaka, a botanically complete blend of natural cannabinoids and terpenes derived from hemp. Natural cannabinoids are active non-dietary ingredients that target the endocannabinoid system which is responsible for modulating homeostasis in the body. These active ingredients, combined with essential terpenes support the endocannabinoid system and promote a healthy inflammatory response. Developed by the Strause Group; Linda, Tyler, and Brendon Strause, Randy's Remedy are the products they wished they had when their husband and father, Randy, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an incurable brain cancer. Together they helped develop Cannaka and Randy's Remedy products delivering all the healthful benefits of natural cannabinoids and terpenes from hemp. Facebook https://randysclub.com/

all streaming platforms and Merch: https://linktr.ee/HeroFront Her Youtube! Kia's Calling: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJcdRyuCQNlfYaYdGhOGOQ Her TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8JUG6C3/ TSgt Christensen is a Military Training Leader in the United States Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB, Texas. Takiah goes into the 5 things she wished she knew before taking on this unique job. She's also really funny on Tik Tok with all the military memes and videos she creates! She's a positive ball of energy and always makes those around her better, and I have been blessed to work with her back at Luke AFB in 2015 where she helped turn our challenging workplace around for the better. Opinions are that of Josh White and Takiah Christensen and not nessesarily the USAF or the DoD. This podcast and her TikTok are not sponsored by the USAF and is a personal hobby.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/x9KUUCafrrY all streaming platforms and Merch: https://linktr.ee/HeroFront Her Youtube! Kia's Calling: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJcdRyuCQNlfYaYdGhOGOQ TSgt Christensen is a Military Training Leader in the United States Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB, Texas. Takiah goes into the 5 things she wished she knew before taking on the job.  She's also really funny on Tik Tok with all the military memes and videos she creates! She's a positive ball of energy and always makes those around her better and I have been blessed to work with her back at Luke AFB in 2015  Opinions are that of Josh White and Takiah Christensen and not nessesarily the USAF or the DoD. This podcast is not sponsored by the USAF and is a personal hobby.

This week on Vill House Podcast we are joined by our good friend Kayla Eidson. Kayla is an Air Force Senior NCO who is kicking ass out in Hawaii. The Air Force has taken her all around the world to places like Korea, Afghanistan, Europe, and all over the United States to include. Alaska and Hawaii. We served together for 4 years as Military Training Instructors on Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this next episode we sat down with Steve Finley, a US Air Force veteran who served as a munitions systems craftsman. He was stationed at Lackland AFB, TX and then RAF Lakenheath, England for three years each. Once he separated from the Air Force, Steve returned to Cortland, NY to further pursue his career in Emergency Management. He received his B.S. in Emergency Management from the University of Akron, where he also served as a firefighter/EMT, and served with Team Rubicon. Since completing his degree, Steve has shifted his focus to higher education where he currently serves as Project Manager Online Programs at University College aboard Syracuse University.

Future Force episodes feature members of our Delayed Entry Program. In this program, qualified individuals are waiting for their date to ship to Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. During this time, they are preparing for BMT and ensuring they remained qualified to be a member of the US Air & Space Force. Trainee Templin left a few days ago as a 1N031 Operations Intelligence Apprentice. In this episode, she tells us about her background, why she is joining the Air Force and what she is doing to prepare for Basic Military Training. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blueaf/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blueaf/support

Future Force episodes feature members of our Delayed Entry Program. In this program, qualified individuals are waiting for their date to ship to Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. During this time, they are preparing for BMT and ensuring they remained qualified to be a member of the US Air & Space Force. Trainee Bergeron will be leaving to become a 3D033 Cyber Surety Apprentice. In this episode, she tells us about her background, why she is joining the Air Force and what she is doing to prepare for Basic Military Training. She will attend BMT at Keesler Air Force Base, an alternate training site that was established this summer to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blueaf/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blueaf/support

THE GYPSY POET TALKS TO FRIEND, MENTOR AND EDUCATOR AND MUCH MORE, RON WILKINS! Ron has performed with many theatrical productions including The Big Apple Circus, Ringling Brothers, touring Broadway shows, including "Frozen", "West Side Story", "Wicked", "The Lion King", Showboat", "The Producers", "Kinky Boots", "Book Of Mormon", "Shuffle Along" "Motown", and many others. He is currently a sub on the Broadway shows Wicked and Frozen.  He was a featured artist on bass and tenor trombones at the International Trombone Festival in 2002 at the University of North Texas. Ron is a veteran of the USAF Band of the West at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. Ron also has an extensive background as an educator. He has performed as a guest artist at from the elementary to university levels, jazz festivals, and has maintained his own private studio for decades. He has held positions at several colleges including the University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Incarnate Ward, Texas State University, Texas Lutheran University, Northwest Vista College, St. Mary’s University, teaching low brass, jazz studies, and vocals. Ron has two cds as a leader, "A Tribute To The Masters" (2000) and "The Bundee Brothers Bone Band" (2005) with former Ringling Brothers lead trombonist, Bill Gibson. As of October 2012, he was featured on a live recording with the Frank Wilkins trio (Boston, MA) at the Fishmonger Café in Cape Cod, MA. Ron currently maintains his own private teaching studio and works with the New York Jazz Academy. RON'S WEBSITE IS:  http://RONWILKINS.NET

Listen to Trey Ware on demand. Topics include Dems change the rules on Tulsi, Senator Cruz self-quarantines, Trump economy booms, and the coronavirus hit Grand Princess cruise ship is docking today with the gov't sending 100 of those cruise passengers to SA to be quarantined at Lackland AFB.

In today’s episode we interview retired Major Eric McGreevy on "Effective Listening,” a topic rarely trained upon, generally misunderstood, but likely one of the most important skill sets in a leader’s toolbox. Major Eric McGreevy, US Air Force retired, is currently an Innovative Education Technologist at the Air Force Squadron Officer School where he is responsible for enhancing innovation and leadership at the School and also assists in their mixed reality leadership scenarios. Maj McGreevy enlisted in the Air Force as a Vehicle Operator/Dispatcher in 1989 and spent his first five years at Grand Forks AFB, ND. For the next six years, he was an Instructor for his career field’s technical training course at Lackland AFB, TX, and moved with the School when it was relocated to Ft Leonard Wood, MO in 1996. He was commissioned as a Logistics Readiness Officer in 2000 and has held several Flight Commander positions including Pope AFB, NC, and Rhein Main AB, Germany, where he was in charge of ground and air transportation specialists. Major McGreevy spent his last five years on active duty as a Flight Commander and Operations Officer for the Air and Space Basic Course. He has also deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; first to Bahrain Air Base, then to Afghanistan for a year as an embedded training team member, responsible for mentoring the Afghan National Army’s vehicle maintenance program. Major McGreevy earned his Master’s degree in Management, with a concentration in Leadership, from the American Military University. He is a certified Professional Military Education (PME) “Master Instructor” with 20 years of teaching experience.

Listen to Trey Ware on demand. Topics include Dems are impeaching the finest economy we've had in 50 yrs, Pensacola shooting terrorist spent time at Lackland AFB, another Bexar County deputy behind bars for illegal strip searches of females, and Joe Biden is coming to San Antonio.

Are you considering joining the military? Do you wonder what the process is like? My guest this week is at Basic Military Training right now and will be graduating very soon. But before she left for training she told me about her path to military life. It certainly wasn't easy for her to get to where she is today. My guest today in Mariah Hammond. Mariah is a military spouse. I had the opportunity to interview Mariah for my book, Women of the Military, when she was looking into joining the military. And I am excited to follow up with her as her journey to military life has not been easy. I wanted to talk about how much time it takes to join the military and some of the challenges people face while working to join the military. Can the words of a song have an impact on your life? Growing up Mariah remembers listening to Toby Keith sing about the Red White and Blue and it made her want to join the military. There were other factors that led her on the path she is on today, but she can always remember how it started with a song. She met her now husband in high school. They were really good friends and when she told him about looking into the military he decided to look into his own military career and joined the Air Force. Time went by and eventually they got married and she moved to Lackland AFB where the Air Force does Basic Military Training (BMT) and she was inspired again to join the military. When she went to meet with the recruiter, she ended up having a kidney stone. This immediately disqualified her from taking the military physical for a year. She took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and waited for time to pass so she could go to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for her military medical physical. At MEPS another medical issue came up that required a waiver. It felt as if joining the military wouldn’t happen. And after a year of waiting to swear into the delayed entry program she felt like her dream of serving was falling apart. Months passed and finally her waiver was approved and she swore into the delayed entry program. Even though it took almost two years from when she first met with a recruiter to the point where she actually joined the Air Force, she said it was worth it. Hopefully I can do a follow up interview with Mariah next season to get caught up on what boot camp and tech school were like and what has happened since this interview took place. Mentioned in this episode: Women of the Military Book Are you considering joining the military? Check out my free guide: A Girls Guide to Military Life to help you prepare for the military.

Daniel Zerbe was born on June 27, 1983, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on August 21, 2001, and completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas, in October 2001. After completing the U.S. Air Force Pararescue training pipeline, Sgt Zerbe served as a Pararescueman with the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody AFB, Georgia, from March 2003 to May 2006. He then served as a Pararescueman and Special Tactics Team Member with the 24th Special Tactics Squadron at Pope AFB, North Carolina, from May 2006 until he was killed in action when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was aboard was shot down in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011. During this time, TSgt Zerbe deployed multiple times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Daniel Zerbe was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

In this episode, we visit the Security Forces Academy at Lackland AFB and sit down with Capt. Jeremiah Baxter, officer in charge of the Security Forces Apprentice course, Capt. Zachary Watkins, officer in charge of Security Forces Officer Technical Training, Senior Master Sgt. Brandan King, 343d Training Squadron operations superintendent, and Master Sgt. Henry Crook. We talk about the biggest recent change to Security Forces initial skills training: integrating officers and enlisted trainees together. We also discuss ways they are trying to break industrial-age training paradigms by focusing more on holistic leadership and problem-solving to better teach the trainees in the context of their future missions. We also talk about how technology (MILO firearms simulator, VR and AFWERX) are adding to Security Forces training in order to educate more lethal and ready defenders.

John Burnam is a retired Army Master Sergeant, a Vietnam War Dog Handler, an advocate for Military Working Dogs, author, and founder of the Military Working Dog monument at Lackland AFB, TX where all working dogs are trained. So, of course, we talk submarines. :-) Nope, we talk all things dogs, and John goes into detail about what life for a "dogman" was like during Vietnam. You can find his book, Dog Tags of Courage, on Amazon (link here: https://amzn.to/2RuR4T6)

Matt Dillahunty and Phil Session. Lackland AFB Atheist Group. Phil talks about an atheist group at the Lackland AFB and the topic of the day, dealing with death.

Matt, Dan, and Ryan are joined by Vicki Gettman, Rebekah McGraw, and Scott Smith who tell us all about the fantastic work they're doing to provide atheist and humanist services at Lackland AFB in Texas. They've had months of record-setting attendance for the services they offer in lieu of religious services for people entering the Air Force. They were wonderful guests, and we had a great time learning more about the all-volunteer services they offer to some of our military members.    We also cover quite a few news items, including the latest lunacy from Donald Trump, RFRA laws, and Utah's Governor Herbert signing a law which will force doctors to anesthetize women seeking an abortion after 20 weeks.    Be sure to learn more about the services offered at Lackland and how you can support them by using the links below!    Show Links: Boot Camp Atheist - TwitterBoot Camp Atheist - Facebook  You can find the Godless Rebelution around the Internet at these links: Podbean Facebook Twitter You can also send us hate-mail, show ideas, questions, corrections, whines, and rants at:  GodlessRebelution@gmail.com  ~ OR ~ Send us a text or leave us a voicemail message at: 330-81-REBEL

Dr. Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah. Dr. Bryan received his PsyD in clinical psychology Baylor University, and completed his clinical psychology residency at the Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He served four years in the Air Force on active duty as the Chief of Primary Care Psychology Services and Suicide Prevention Program Manager at Lackland AFB, and deployed to Iraq in 2009 as the Clinical Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic located at Joint Base Balad (LSA Anaconda), Iraq. Dr. Bryan currently researchers suicide, psychological health, and resiliency among military personnel and veterans, and oversees two randomized controlled trials totaling approximately $3M testing interventions for suicidal military personnel at Fort Carson, Colorado. He also serves as the lead risk management consultant for the $25 million STRONG STAR Research Consortium investigating treatments for combat-related PTSD among military personnel. Dr. Bryan is a nationally-recognized expert on military suicide, and serves as a consultant to the Department of Defense for psychological health promotion initiatives and suicide prevention. He regularly provides training to clinicians and medical professionals about managing suicidal patients, and has over 120 publications and scientific presentations in the areas of suicide and military mental health, including the book Managing Suicide Risk in Primary Care. In this episode Dr. Bryan and I discuss the issue of veteran suicides.  Dr. Bryan helps answer the following questions asked by my fellow veterans: How accurate is the statistic that 22 veterans commit suicide everyday? What are the commonalities of veteran suicides? How should we, as survivors, react to suicide? What solutions are proving the most effective at combating the veteran suicide rate? Do mental health first aid techniques work? Has there been a change in the veteran suicide rate related to the publicity of this issue? Are suicides more related to transitioning out of the military and finding purpose than PTSD and bad memories/dreams? Are there direct or indirect connections between medications prescribed to veterans and suicide risk?

Raleigh & Kellie Prince High school sweethearts from Cleveland, TN. Proud parents to Sarah and Seth and Grandparents to their first Grandson Attikus. Raleigh reported to the United States Air Force soon after graduation as a security specialist and continued training at Lackland AFB. He then attended M-60 machine gun school at Camp Bullis, TX. He was then chosen to attend a Ground Combat Skills school at Fort Dix, NJ. Raleigh went on to serve while stationed at Hahn, Germany and Grand Forks, ND. After his term of enlistment was over her then returned to TN where he and Kellie live and raised their two children. At present he owns and operates Prince Heating and Air Conditioning, and enjoys hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandson. Within the past few years Kellie and Raleigh have gotten involved in shooting sports. They both like to shoot 3Gun and USPSA and on occasion IDPA. Tactical Firearms Solutions and Pyntek holsters sponsor them. Ryan Steel Owner: Studs of Steel Live male revue show I have been in the entertainment business all my life. I have toured with different bands, all over. I was a drummer. In 2000 I started dancing in Myrtle Beach, SC. I was skeptical about it at first, because being a male stripper was very stereotyped at the time, but the response from the crowd made it easy to continue. In 2012 I met my fiancé who played a major role in opening up our own entertainment business. We have been mostly touring the east coast, but we will be branching out all over. We plan to grow and become one of the best exotic male entertainment group's worldwide. My fiancé and I also had our first child in June of 2015. We have come a long way, but have a long way to go!

On Today’s Show: I sit down with Mahoney, Air Force PJ  to discuss my visit to Lackland AFB.  We recorded the podcast at his bunker over a couple beers.  You’ll hear Mike give a candid evaluation on my swimming abilities, we discuss his pending separation from the Air Force, and also take a behind the […] The post The Roberts Ridge Story As Seen Through The Eyes Of An Air Force PJ appeared first on Military News Talk Radio and Military Podcast - Chairborne Commandos.

Finding the Kachadoorians Lu Lobello My unit was ambushed in Baghdad and was engaged in one of the fiercest firefights of the invasion according to the New York Times and our 13 wounded. After our radio operator was shot through the head he was later saved by Sanjay Gupta. Our unit has affectionately been called the Sinners and The Saints because half of us were from Las Vegas and the other half were from Salt Lake City, Utah. Unfortunately, during our firefight there was multiple families and innocent civilians caught in the crossfire, some were killed and some were wounded. One of the families caught in the crossfire were the Kachadoorians. Their father and two sons were killed and the rest of the family was stuck in the middle of an open field when our unit conducted a rescue. Dr. Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology, and is currently the Associate Director of the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah. He was Chief of the Primary Care Psychology Service and the Suicide Prevention Program Manager for Lackland AFB. Dr. Bryan deployed to Iraq in 2009, where he served as the Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic at the Air Force Theater Hospital. He currently researches suicidal behaviors, suicide prevention, and psychological resiliency. He chaired the American Association of Suicidology's Primary Care Task Force to develop training curriculum for primary care medical providers in the assessment and management of suicidal patients, and is a consultant to the Department of Defense for psychological health promotion and suicide prevention.