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Everyone's seen the ads, but what does Wounded Warrior Project actually do? Spencer opens with a confession — he didn't really know either — and gets a candid, myth-busting tour from Julie, who leads WWP's Financial Readiness program and is an active-duty Navy spouse herself. The big news: WWP has expanded beyond the traditionally "wounded, ill, and injured" to serve all post-9/11 service members, including active duty. It's an honest conversation about the "deadly gap" of transition, why so many veterans won't file the benefits they've earned, and how getting your finances in order is the foundation that makes healing possible. Questions Asked: What's your personal connection to the military community? What's the history of Wounded Warrior Project — was it founded post-9/11? What mistakes do you see veterans making as they approach transition? Are there tactical tips you give service members in that zero-to-24-month transition window? What military money or personal finance topic are you and your team most excited about right now? Do you see a role for AI in financial readiness, or do you still need human connection? I never sustained combat injuries — would I still be eligible to join Wounded Warrior Project? What's the easiest way to get connected? Main Topics Covered: WWP's origins: a hospital "backpack program" of comfort items at Landstuhl and beyond, keeping a promise on behalf of a grateful nation Growth from a handful of staff to nearly 1,000 teammates and 18+ warrior-facing programs (Soldier Ride, Project Odyssey, mental health, employment support) The major expansion: now serving all post-9/11 service members, including active duty — and family support members/caregivers WWP as a complement to the VA, filling gaps rather than competing The biggest transition mistake: not preparing early — starting the benefits and career conversation years out The "do I deserve this?" stigma around VA disability, and reframing it as earned benefits codified in law ("if not for you, do it for your family") Spencer's own experience: DAV help filing, a single exam, a 70% rating bumped to 80%, and survivor's guilt Normalizing financial struggle — living paycheck to paycheck is common, and money is now sometimes harder to discuss than mental health Practical tips: build a cash buffer / emergency fund, and consider dialing TSP down to the 5% match in the final year to stockpile cash Communication about money with a spouse, WWP's CFPs and social workers, and reintegration after deployment Maslow's hierarchy applied to veterans — financial stability as the base that frees warriors to reconnect and "carry each other off the battlefield" AI as a noise-clearing tool (navigating VA benefits, MOS-to-job matching, TSP/GI Bill questions) versus the irreplaceable human element — "there's no such thing as an AI veteran" WWP's self-serve options: woundedwarriorproject.org, the myWWP app, alumni/connection events, and community partnerships Resources Mentioned: woundedwarriorproject.org (all programs, resources, and registration — all services free to warriors) myWWP app (connect with warriors, find events) https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/mission  Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for VA claim help; VA.gov Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 24,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 In the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course, you can learn how to apply for the most premium credit cards and get special military protections, such as waived annual fees, on elite cards. Learn how active duty military, military spouses, and Guard and Reserves on 30+ day active orders can get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

Episode Summary      On January 18, 2018, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Green Beret combat medic Luke Sciulli stopped being the medic and became the patient. A booby-trapped building collapsed on him during a personnel-recovery operation, fracturing his C4, C5, and C6 vertebrae, both scapulas, and his pelvis, and leaving him with a spinal cord injury at C5. In this episode of WarDocs, SFC(R) Luke Sciulli walks through that day and the MEDEVAC chain that followed — forward surgical team, Kandahar, Landstuhl, and Walter Reed — and explains how living through the system he once operated permanently reshaped his view of casualty care, pain management, and patient advocacy.   SFC(R) Sciulli is candid about the recovery that nearly broke him. He describes the culture shock of moving from elite combat operations to a 30-bed spinal cord injury ward populated largely by elderly veterans, and the slow, deliberate realization that, in his words, the only person who was going to make his life better was him. He maps the framework that pulled him back — physical health, mental health, and career — and offers a direct message to wounded operators who cannot get out of bed: the discipline that earned the Beret, the Tab, or the Trident is still inside them.   The conversation then widens into the operational and strategic challenges Sciulli has tackled across an extraordinary career. He compares civilian and military trauma systems and argues that surgeons in major American cities now see more penetrating trauma than many military providers — making military-civilian partnerships essential to keeping skills sharp. He recounts building a joint, combined MEDEVAC architecture across five African nations, and embedding at forward surgical teams in Ukraine just kilometers from the front, where 60 to 90 casualties a day exposed gaps in Role 1 and Role 2 doctrine, risk tolerance, and interoperability that U.S. tabletop exercises rarely surface.   SFC(R) Sciulli also draws on his time supervising a 216-bed field hospital at Columbia University during the 2020 COVID surge and his current work with Vigilant Consulting and Valinor Enterprises advising on tactical medical technology. He makes the case for predictive analytics, wearables, and automated resuscitation systems to force-multiply providers in large-scale combat operations — while confronting the risk-acceptance and accountability questions that slow adoption. He closes with the cause he intends to define his legacy: fixing the negligent disconnect that leaves SOF medics and operators underutilized in the civilian, defense, and healthcare worlds, and expanding the transition programs that turn their hard-won skills into lives saved at home. Chapters (00:00-01:10) Cold Open and Introduction (01:10-05:30) Becoming the Casualty in Helmand Province (05:30-11:30) The Recovery That Rewired Everything (11:30-15:45) Civilian and Military Medicine, Two Ways (15:45-22:45) Distance, Mass Casualties, and Lessons from Ukraine (22:45-32:30) Field Hospitals, Tactical Technology, and Risk (32:30-36:15) Recruiting the Next Force and a SOF Medic Legacy Chapter Summaries (00:00-01:10) Introduction Dr. Soderdahl frames the journey ahead: a Green Beret combat medic who became the patient on the wrong side of an IED blast and now drives technology and policy for the next war. The standard WarDocs welcome sets up a firsthand look at military medicine from the austere edge of combat to the front lines of innovation. (01:10-05:30) Becoming the Casualty in Helmand Province SFC(R) Sciulli recounts volunteering to backfill a buddy's ODA as senior medic and the January 18, 2018 operation in which a booby-trapped building collapsed onto him. He details catastrophic injuries — broken C4-C6, a C5 spinal cord injury, fractured scapulas and pelvis — and the MEDEVAC through the forward surgical team toward higher care, including how his teammates stabilized and moved him. (05:30-11:30) The Recovery That Rewired Everything He describes six months split between Walter Reed and the Tampa VA, the jolt of moving from combat to a spinal cord injury ward, and the loss of career, health, and identity overnight. The turning point came when he accepted that no one else could make his life better, and built a deliberate framework around physical health, mental health, and career. (11:30-15:45) Civilian and Military Medicine, Two Ways Drawing on his paramedic, firefighter, and critical-care flight background plus SF service, Sciulli argues civilian surgeons now out-rep many military providers on penetrating trauma, making military-civilian partnerships essential. He also reflects on serving as senior medical provider for SEAL Teams Two and Eight and why interoperability comes down to people and personality. (15:45-22:45) Distance, Mass Casualties, and Lessons from Ukraine He explains building a joint, combined MEDEVAC system across Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Libya, then scales the problem to the Indo-Pacific and Eastern Europe. Embedded at forward surgical teams in Ukraine, he saw 60 to 90 casualties a day and learned hard lessons about volume, interoperability, civilian EMS integration, and U.S. risk tolerance. (22:45-32:30) Field Hospitals, Tactical Technology, and Risk SFC(R) Sciulli describes supervising a 216-bed COVID field hospital at Columbia University and why a military-style community made it work. He then identifies penetrating and shrapnel trauma as a top killer and makes the case for wearables, predictive analytics, and automated resuscitation — confronting the risk acceptance and human trust that slow adoption. (32:30-36:15) Recruiting the Next Force and a SOF Medic Legacy Speaking to students, residents, and recruiters, Sciulli reframes the pitch: the military needs people willing to operate beyond their comfort zone and scope, not just another credential. He closes on the legacy he intends to leave — fixing the negligent disconnect that leaves SOF medics and operators underutilized after service. Take Home Messages Experiencing Care Builds the Best Advocates: Living through the casualty evacuation chain as the patient teaches lessons no provider can learn from the other side of the litter. Empathy, pain management, and patient advocacy take on new meaning once a clinician has been the one strapped to the litter. Recovery Is a Decision You Make Daily: The hardest part of catastrophic injury is mental, not physical. Progress comes from a conscious choice to get up and be better than yesterday, supported by resources but driven by personal ownership of physical health, mental health, and career. Keep Military Providers Sharp in Civilian Trauma: Civilian surgeons in major cities now see more penetrating trauma and polytrauma than many military clinicians. An integrated military-civilian system that rotates providers through high-volume civilian centers is essential to keeping wartime skills ready. Plan for Volume, Distance, and Interoperability: Future large-scale combat means moving casualties across oceans and continents while relying on host-nation, partner, and civilian systems. High casualty volumes and contested distance demand generalist skill, civilian EMS integration, and a higher tolerance for operational risk. Close the Gap Between Research and the Warfighter: Government funds enormous amounts of combat casualty research and technology that never reaches frontline providers fast enough. The mission is to translate proven findings and devices into the warfighter's hands tomorrow — not years from now.   Episode Keywords military medicine, combat medicine, Green Beret medic, 18D combat medic, special forces medic, combat casualty care, TCCC, spinal cord injury recovery, polytrauma, Helmand Province, Walter Reed, MEDEVAC, forward surgical team, Ukraine combat medicine, mass casualty, large scale combat operations, LSCO, prolonged field care, tactical medicine, medical device innovation, SOF medic, military civilian partnership, WarDocs, Luke Sciulli, veteran resilience, penetrating trauma   Hashtags #MilitaryMedicine, #CombatMedicine, #GreenBeret, #WarDocs, #CombatCasualtyCare, #SOFMedic, #VeteranResilience, #TacticalMedicine   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission- WarDocs exists to honor the legacy of Military Medicine, preserve its history, and inspire every generation — across all Services, Corps, and Ranks — to serve with excellence and pride. Through mentorship, coaching, and education, we equip those considering, entering, and serving in military medicine with the knowledge, connections, and community they need to thrive. We celebrate Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoW, and Our Nation. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast 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 go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms. Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast  

10 Jahre Haft wegen Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge: das ist das Urteil des Landgerichts Zweibrücken nach dem Tod eines Zugbegleiters bei Landstuhl der wurde so verprügelt, dass er daran gestorben ist. Über den Fall, der so viele Menschen bewegt hat und über das Urteil sprechen wir im SWR3 TopThema.

Der Zugbegleiter Serkan Çalar wurde im Februar in einem Regionalzug bei Landstuhl im Kreis Kaiserslautern so heftig geschlagen, dass er zwei Tage später an seinen Verletzungen starb. Auslöser war die Kontrolle eines 26-jährigen Passagiers ohne Ticket, den Çalar deshalb aufforderte, auszusteigen. Am Landgericht Zweibrücken sind heute die Plädoyers im Prozess um Çalars Tod gehalten worden: Die Staatsanwaltschaft fordert 12 Jahre Gefängnis, sie geht von Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge aus. Die Nebenklage wertet die Tat als Mord aus niedrigen Beweggründen und fordert lebenslange Haft. Die Verteidigung des Angeklagten spricht von Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge in einem minderschweren Fall und fordert eine Freiheitsstrafe von maximal 10 Jahren. Wie die jeweiligen Seiten ihre Wertung der Tat begründen, erklärt SWR-Reporter Andreas Kahlmeyer im Gespräch mit SWR Aktuell-Moderator Gerhard Leitner.

Dr. Jennifer Lares, CFSP has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Florida since 1998 and holds an active dual license in Texas (2017) and Colorado (2025). Throughout her 30+ year career, she has been licensed in WA, NV, TN, and NC. From 2007-2012, she served in the US Navy as an active-duty Hospital Corpsman specializing in Mortuary Affairs. Jennifer began teaching after graduating in 2019 with her Doctor of Business Administration (UIW) and has been an Instructor with Northeast Texas Community College's funeral service education program since 2021. From 2021-2024, Jennifer served as a Mortuary Officer (civilian) at the US Army Regional Mortuary, Europe & Africa, located in Landstuhl, Germany. She specialized in returning fallen service members and other eligible persons to their homes. She has over 8 years of combined experience serving as a Dept of Defense Mortician. She recently joined the Kates-Boylston Publications team and is the editor of Funeral Service Insider. In May 2024, Jennifer founded her company, Mulling Mortician LLC. Mulling Mortician is her passion project; a creation committed to providing applicable training options that funeral service professionals can access virtually or onsite. She shares educational content on her YouTube channel and has appeared in American Funeral Director magazine in October 2024 and again in July 2025. She is a continuing education provider in Florida, and with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP). Jennifer has been a guest on multiple funeral service-related podcasts and actively participates as a Mentor. Recently, Mulling Mortician Education began offering deathcare training supplies and self-paced courses, in addition to its on-site and virtual options. She has published funeral industry research and presents at various funeral service professional events all over the world.

Trump Pulls 5k Troops Out of Germany. We Are  Not Pirates. DHS Shutdown Finally Ends. More Bad Days for Hegseth. Ballroom & Arch Unpopular w/ Independents. Kids Save School Bus.  It's Manosphere Monday, May the 4th — International Firefighters Day, Star Wars Day, and Episode 512 of Independent Americans. Paul flies solo to break down a weekend where the fires Trump started are still burning. US warships and Apache gunships shot down Iranian missiles and drones and sank six Iranian speedboats in the Strait of Hormuz, blowing apart the four-week truce Trump called peace. He's already lining up the next match at Cuba ("we will be taking over almost immediately"), bragging that American troops are "like pirates," and yanking 5,000 troops out of Germany — including the bases that house European Command, Ramstein, and Landstuhl, the hospital every wounded American passes through. Putin is sending thank-you notes. The artist of the day is the Prodigy, because the firestarter is in the Oval. Then Paul digs into the cracks: Pete Hegseth getting fried by Republican Joni Ernst and Democrat Elise Slotkin in back-to-back hearings, Trump's net worth tripling to $6.5 billion while gas hits $4.25, brutal new polling showing Americans hate the arch and the signature-on-the-money stunt across every party line, the quiet withdrawal of Casey Means as Surgeon General nominee, and Chairman Dan Caine confirming Russia is actively helping Iran kill Americans. Plus: Heisman winner and Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza artfully passing on a White House visit, a stacked second round in the NBA and NHL, and a busload of Mississippi middle schoolers who saved themselves and their driver when she blacked out behind the wheel. Be a firefighter. Be a Jedi. Stay vigilant. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Ditch your expensive carrier and support Independent Americans! Make the switch to Noble Mobile. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Monday, May 4th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Christians in Afghanistan have to remain invisible to survive Being known as a Christian in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan brings lethal danger. In this country of 44 million people, Muslims comprise more than 99.7% of the population, reports International Christian Concern. Not long after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in August 2021, they declared that no Christians were remaining in the country. Though the Taliban claimed no Christians remained, Christians still exist—surviving only by remaining invisible. The Taliban reportedly searched door to door and through smartphones, hunting for any signs of Christian conversion. This reality highlights the core argument: Afghan Christians must stay hidden to survive. The situation also became highly precarious for other religious minorities, including Sikhs, Hindus, and the country's last Jewish resident. According to Open Doors, Afghanistan is the 11th most dangerous country for Christians worldwide. In John 15:19, Jesus said to His disciples, “If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” Trump withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany The United States will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran, reports the Associated Press. Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington's lack of strategy in the war. Germany hosts several U.S. military facilities, including the headquarters of its European and Africa commands, Ramstein Air Base and a medical center in Landstuhl, where casualties from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were treated. U.S. nuclear missiles are also stationed in the country. The number of troops leaving Germany would be 14% of the 36,000 American service members stationed there. News of the troop withdrawal drew swift pushback from Democrats in Congress as well as a hawkish Washington think tank. They said the move will benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin and weaken U.S. security interests. Bradley Bowman, a scholar at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said the U.S. military's presence in Germany and elsewhere in Europe “not only strengthens deterrence against additional Kremlin aggression but also facilitates the projection of American military power into the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Africa.” Federal appeals court blocks mail-order abortion pills Ready for some great pro-life news? On May 1st, a federal court issued a ruling that temporarily blocked the ability to send the Abortion Kill Pill by mail. Of American mothers who abort, 63% choose to use abortion drugs. If ultimately upheld, this decision could save tens of thousands of babies from abortions, reports LifeNews.com. A panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule allowing the abortion drug, mifepristone, to be dispensed through the mail. Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, called the ruling “a huge victory for victims and survivors of Biden's reckless mail-order abortion drug regime. We are so grateful for the tenacity of [Louisiana] Attorney General Liz Murrill, abortion drug coercion survivor Rosalie Markezich, and all our allies demanding action. “Women and children suffer and state sovereignty is violated every day the Food and Drug Administration allows abortion drugs to flood the mail – harms that are no mere accident, but predictable outcomes of the FDA's unscientific removal of safeguards like in-person doctor visits.” Republican State candidate found dead An investigation is underway into the death of a Republican state Senate candidate in Oklahoma who was found dead in his pickup truck on April 30th in a wildlife refuge, reports The Western Journal. Barry Christian, a candidate for state Senate District 38, had disappeared on April 28th, according to KOCO-TV. The Beckham County Sheriff's Office said a hunter reported to authorities that he had seen the wreck of a pickup truck that appeared to have crashed off a high ridge. 149th anniversary of God's locust miracle in Minnesota And finally, from 1873 to 1877, grasshoppers, also known as locusts, destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres of crops in Minnesota, leaving eggs in the soil for the next season. On April 26, 1877, Minnesota Republican Governor John Pillsbury declared a statewide day of prayer and fasting to combat a devastating four-year Rocky Mountain locust plague, which was threatening widespread starvation.  Schools and businesses closed, with many residents taking the day seriously, asking God for deliverance. Shortly after the day of prayer, an unseasonable cold snap and snow arrived, freezing and killing millions of hatching larvae grasshopper nymphs. It was divine intervention. God answered their prayers. Prayer At The Heart invites 1 million Christians to pray for an unbeliever Speaking of the power of prayer, Prayer At The Heart, a group founded in 2021, to pray for America, launched 50 days of prayer, inviting one million Christians to pray for the salvations of a friend or loved one through May 24th. Franklin Graham said, “The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association desires to express its appreciation and support for the efforts of Prayer At The Heart to see one million people come to Christ by Pentecost Sunday, 2026. This could be the beginning of the spiritual awakening our nation so desperately needs, a renewal found only in Jesus Christ.” Get access to a free 68-page, 50-day prayer guide through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, check out their  online ‘Prayer Wall' with  scheduled prayer in every state for an hour each week. In Jeremiah 29:12-13, God said, “Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will hear you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, May 4th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Wie können Zugbegleiter besser geschützt werden? Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf einen Zugbegleiter bei Landstuhl sucht die Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz nach Lösungen.

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Bei einer Ticketkontrolle wurde ein Zugbegleiter in Rheinland-Pfalz tödlich verletzt. Der Chef der Eisenbahner-Gewerkschaft, Martin Burkert, fordert eine Doppelbesetzung in den Zügen, um die Sicherheit zu erhöhen.

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WMAL GUEST: JASON DAVID (Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt, Wounded in Iraq) on How Fisher House Supported His Family at Landstuhl SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/FisherHouseFdtn FISHER HOUSE WEBSITE: FisherHouse.org Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, December 4, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Army neurosurgeon LTC Ryan Morton, MD, joins us for a compelling discussion on the high-stakes environment of combat neurosurgery. We delve into the strategies crucial for managing head trauma on the battlefield, where preventing hypoxia and hypotension is paramount for saving lives. Dr. Morton shares invaluable insights on how military medical teams maintain vigilance against these conditions despite the lack of advanced imaging capabilities. From arterial blood pressure monitoring to oxygen therapy, we cover the proactive measures used to manage intracranial pressure effectively, ensuring that even in the toughest settings, soldiers receive the best possible care.     Our conversation evolves into a detailed exploration of the surgical techniques employed in trauma response. We discuss the significance of patient positioning, the careful balancing of resuscitation efforts, and the pivotal role of Roll 3 hospitals with their advanced CT scanning capabilities. The episode also shines a light on the logistical aspects of performing complex procedures like spine surgeries and managing traumatic vasospasm in military environments. Dr. Morton touches on the challenges of treating severe injuries in combat zones and the thoughtful considerations involved in using endovascular techniques for managing carotid injuries. Join us for an episode packed with expert insights and real-world solutions for the unique challenges faced in military medical care.   Chapters:   (00:02) Combat Neurosurgery (11:14) Surgical Techniques in Trauma Response (17:18) Combat Medical Care and Consultation   Chapter Summaries:   (00:02) Combat Neurosurgery   Managing head trauma in combat zones requires vigilance against hypoxia and hypotension, with measures such as blood pressure monitoring and oxygen therapy.   (11:14) Surgical Techniques in Trauma Response    Maintaining brain health in trauma management through proper positioning, blood coagulation, and advanced capabilities of Roll 3 hospitals.   (17:18) Combat Medical Care and Consultation    Logistics of spine fusions, protocols for head trauma, challenges of treating vasospasm, and endovascular techniques for carotid injuries.   Take Home Messages: Combat neurosurgery requires a proactive approach to managing head trauma on the battlefield, emphasizing the prevention of hypoxia and hypotension. Despite the lack of advanced imaging capabilities, military medical teams can effectively monitor and manage intracranial pressure through vigilant use of arterial blood pressure monitoring and oxygen therapy.   Patient positioning, such as using the reverse Trendelenburg position, plays a crucial role in reducing intracranial pressure in trauma cases. Maintaining proper blood coagulation and sodium levels is essential to avoid complications, and the advanced capabilities of Roll 3 hospitals, like CT scanning, are vital for determining the appropriate neurosurgical interventions.   While immediate spine surgeries may be necessary in combat zones, complex procedures are often preferred to be performed in more sterile environments such as Landstuhl, Walter Reed, or BAMC. These facilities provide the necessary resources and expertise to manage severe injuries and offer comprehensive care.   The use of seizure prophylaxis, such as Keppra or Dilantin, should be carefully considered in cases of suspected head trauma. However, it is typically not an immediate priority unless the patient is actively seizing. If a severe traumatic brain injury is confirmed, seizure prophylaxis may be beneficial for a limited period.   Endovascular techniques for managing carotid injuries, such as deploying covered stents or performing balloon test occlusions, require careful consideration and are best performed in well-equipped facilities away from the battlefield. The treatment of traumatic vasospasm, which can occur days after the initial trauma, should be managed in specialized centers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.   Episode Keywords: combat neurosurgery, military head trauma, battlefield brain surgery, surgical techniques in combat, military medical care, head trauma management, Roll 3 hospitals, military neurosurgeon insights, intracranial pressure management, trauma care in austere settings, endovascular techniques in military, preventing hypoxia and hypotension, trauma surgery in military environments, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Morton, War Docs podcast   Hashtags: #MilitaryMedicine #CombatNeurosurgery #BattlefieldTrauma #HeadTraumaCare #MilitarySurgery #NeurosurgeonInsights #CombatMedicalResponse #MilitaryHealthcare #WarDocsPodcast #TraumaSurgery   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. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast 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 go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield,demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.     Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast

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Ralf aus Landstuhl hat Vorfahren aus Schlesien. Bei der Bedeutung des Namens geht es aber um Pferde. Wie bekommt SWR1 Namenforscher Prof. Jürgen Udolph diesen Bogen hin? Ihr wolltet schon immer wissen, was euer Nachname eigentlich bedeutet? Es gibt fast keinen Namen, den unser Professor Udolph nicht kennt. Schreibt uns über unser Formular unter http://x.swr.de/s/namenforscher.

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MCEC's 2024 Call for the Arts received hundreds of entries from across the globe and every branch of service, with creative expressions of strength, bravery, pride, and community. In this podcast, hear my conversation with three of last year's Elementary School Winners: Aurora, Jack, and Lucia. Seeing and hearing the world from the perspective of a child is inspiring and will brighten your day. Congratulations once again to all the 2024 CFA winners!   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Kirtland Spouses Club.  To learn more, visit https://kirtlandspousesclub.com/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources:   Calling all artists, grades K-12: The 2025 Call for the Arts contest is NOW OPEN. Submissions will be accepted through April 30, 2025.  Good luck to every budding artist, we look forward to being amazed. See contest guidelines and link to entry form on our website: https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/the-call-for-the-arts/   Bio: Aurora is 12 years old and in 6th grade. Her father is active-duty Army. So far, she has moved four times. Aurora is the oldest of 6 kids and loves to draw, read graphic novels, bake, and hang out with her friends.    Jack is 12 years old and was born in Landstuhl, Germany, while his dad, a U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (now retired) was flying out of Ramstein Air Force Base. Jack now lives in Hawaii, where he's a 6th grader.  Jack loves playing soccer, surfing, mountain biking, and getting creative with his art. At home, he's got a small flock of chickens, including his favorite pet rooster, T-Rex.   Lucia is 11 years old and in the sixth grade. Her dad serves in the Army, and they have moved 7 times in the last 10 years. Lucia is the oldest of four kids. She loves reading, writing, drawing, acting, and singing. 

Für eure beiden Lieblingsentertainerinnen ist eigentlich jeden Tag Vatertag. Noemi und Amber beiden befinden sich endlich in derselben Zeitzone und sind trotzdem nicht ausgeschlafen - Folge 45 fängt daher ein wenig verwirrt an, nimmt dafür aber gegen Ende so richtig Fahrt auf. Was erlebt Noemi aka Blue aka Nova im Auge des Eishockey-Weltmeisterschafts-Sturms, warum springt Amber an ihrem Geburtstag nicht aus der sondern in die Torte, und welche Väter beglücken beide zum Vatertag mit transaktioneller Aufmerksamkeit? Zudem notierenswert: Wie man sich als Frau im Stripclub nicht verhalten sollte, was Wrestling mit Burlesque gemeinsam hat, die ganze Geschichte von Noemis Kurzbesuch in Landstuhl und Baby Shark im VIP Room.Nicht nur was für Väter!Alimente an paypal.me/noemiriot und paypal.me/itsambereve

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In Folge 43 berichtet Noemi live aus prekären Wohnverhältnissen in Landstuhl und Amber von der Bohrinsel. Wo schlafen Tänzerinnen eigentlich, wenn sie im Ausland in Clubs arbeiten, und warum sind Noemi und Amber nur umständebedingt morgenmuffelig? Heiter bis wolkig geht es zudem um Vertrauensprobleme, unangenehme DMs und die Frage, ob Männer grundsätzlich oder nur manchmal Ferkel sind. Es bleibt spannend!In den Storys der Woche berichtet Noemi von spannenden Begegnungen im Nachtleben und wichtigen Regeln und Amber davon, wie sie diese Woche zumindest einen von zwei grossen Träumen erfüllen durfte. Support an paypal.me/itsambereve & paypal.me/noemiriot

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Meet Jacquelin Taybron, who is an adoptee 30 years post reunion with her biological mother and her siblings. She was born in Landstuhl, Germany, and her adoptive family was handpicked within the military community by her birth mom. At 15 months old, her adoption was finalized, and the very next day she relocated to the States with her adoptive family. Follow along with all the twists and turns of this episode as Jacquelin's story interweaves with practical information that most may not know about: wartime and/or military placements of children with other families, and the complications that arise from a lack of help with necessary paperwork for US citizenship. To enter the giveaway by reviewing MYOK on Apple Podcasts, follow this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-your-own-karma-the-adoption-chronicles/id1592870580 If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast (anyone in the adoptee constellation), please send an email to mindyourownkarma@gmail.com, and your story will be considered for the podcast. _________ Due to the LONG-LASTING EMOTIONAL FALLOUT that can be part of adoption, I highly support the GENTLE HEALING SUPPORT of SMGI: Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery. For more information on this groundbreaking and highly successful method, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with some of the realizations that you may experience during this episode. This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise. It's time WE educate the world!! Check out the MYOK website for resources, ALL episodes of the podcast, and more about me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Socials! MYOK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠ Support Melissa with the financial costs of creating this podcast for as little as 99 cents per month! Each episode not only costs her in precious hours beyond her regular workday, but she also pays a producer to put it all together every week. Your support does make a difference. Thank you! ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

We hope you have a safe and spook-tacular Halloween!!!!In today's episode, our lovely hosts talk about their plans for the busy day (and week) ahead as well as how they continue to try to keep warm as the weather changes. They also discuss Animal Crossing, the Real Housewives franchise, Shanea's son's last football game in El Paso and more! In the 3rd and final segment of this episode, they also review Episode 4 of Lessons in Chemistry currently out on Apple TV+ so, SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't caught up and  you care, you may want to pause, go watch and then resume listening at this point. Enjoy!!!!

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   After a life-altering injury in Iraq, Lieutenant Colonel Christian Labra, MD, FAAFP, found himself on the other side of the Military Health System, navigating treatment and recovery as a patient. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Labra shares his first-hand experiences of evacuation, treatment in a war zone, and the challenges and triumphs he encountered along the way. Join us as he opens up about his journey and how it ultimately inspired him to pursue a medical career.   From the point of injury to rehabilitation, Dr. Labra's story highlights the incredible work of healthcare professionals in difficult situations, as well as the importance of advocacy and understanding for patients within the Military Health System. As a family physician, he shares how his time as a patient influenced his approach to practicing medicine and the role primary care physicians play in advocating for their patients and providing continuity of care.    Don't miss out on this unique perspective from a physician who has experienced both sides of the Military Healthcare System. Dr. Labra's experience offers invaluable insights into the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers in a war zone and how his journey has shaped his approach to medicine. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and learn more about the importance of patient advocacy and continuity of care. Chapters: (0:00:00) - Combat Experience and Military Healthcare (0:03:57) - Military Health Care and Deployment Injuries (0:11:33) - War Zone Evacuation and Medical Care (0:19:19) - Injury Treatment and Recovery Experience (0:30:26) - From Warfighter to Doctor (0:36:41) - Career in Military Medicine   Chapter Summaries: (0:00:00) - Combat Experience and Military Healthcare (4 Minutes) We welcome LTC Christian Labra MD, FAAFP to WarDocs to discuss his unique experience of encountering the Military Health System as a patient when he was injured as a Field Artillery officer on a patrol in Iraq. We hear about his care from the point of injury through evacuation to treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation, and how this experience led him to pursue a career in medicine and impacted his perspective and caring for Wounded Warriors. We also discuss how his journey to joining the Army and how the world changed after 9-11 impacted his career.   (0:03:57) - Military Health Care and Deployment Injuries (8 Minutes) Dr. Labra's experience with the Military began at West Point and continued on active duty. He was assigned to a Field Artillery battalion in Baumholder, Germany, and later deployed to Iraq in 2003. He shares the story of his injury while on the deployment and the circumstances that led up to it.   (0:11:33) - War Zone Evacuation and Medical Care (8 Minutes) Dr. Labra's experience with the Military Health System as a patient is discussed. From the initial diagnosis by a medic in the field to the care he received at the Baghdad ER, the unique circumstances of his evacuation and treatment are explored. The challenges of being a patient in a war zone and the impact of the lack of pain medication and medical records are discussed. The effects of his injuries, the measures taken to treat them, and the care he received in the operating room are also discussed.   (0:19:19) - Injury Treatment and Recovery Experience (11 Minutes) Chris shares his experience with the Military Health System as a patient. He begins with his care in Baghdad and the surgeries he had in Germany. He speaks of the kindness of healthcare workers like Parker Hahn, and Ann Shields, the labor and delivery nurse whose daughter attended West Point and helped sponsor his family, as well as his surgeon John Friedland. He reflects on his unique experience of staying at Baumholder, which was both a gift and a challenge. We explore the system's blind spots and the casualties of the process when providing medical care abroad.   (0:30:26) - From Warfighter to Doctor (6 Minutes) Chris shares his unique experience with the Military Health System as a patient. He was called to help, giving him purpose and a sense of being helpful. A series of unfortunate events led to him becoming an expert in the medical evacuation process. His surgeon came back to Landstuhl, and he spent a month there, which opened up many opportunities for him. He felt so indebted to the Military Health System and wanted to follow in the footsteps of his mentors to pursue a career in medicine.   (0:36:41) - Career in Military Medicine (12 Minutes) We discuss how Dr. Labra's injury led him to pursue family medicine over orthopedic surgery or urology and the advantages of being a primary care physician when it comes to providing continuity of care and advocating for patients. He shares his perspective on PTSD, the hospital system, and how being a patient gave him a level of skepticism and protection from falling into medical traps. Finally, we discuss his assignment at Landstuhl and how it gave him a chance to take care of evacuations from the theaters of war.   Episode Keywords: Military Healthcare, Patient Advocacy, Injury Treatment, Recovery Experience, Evacuation, Wounded Warrior, War Zone, Medical Care, Primary Care Physicians, Continuity of Care, PTSD, Hospital System, Combat Experience, Deployment Injuries, West Point, Baghdad ER, Landstuhl, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology Hashtags: #wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #MilitaryHealthcare #WarZoneMedicine #PatientAdvocacy #ContinuityOfCare #InspiringJourney #HealingWarriors #PhysicianPerspective #FromInjuredToHealer #WoundedWarrior   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. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/episodes 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 go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.   WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.     Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

We have all seen God working in our lives, however, we might not all be aware it is God who is working in our lives.  This is why it is so important we start talking about it more.  The more we share our experiences the more people understand how God works and how much He truly loves us.  If you would be willing to share any experience you have had of how God has worked or is working your life, please email me at catherine@findingtruenorthcoaching.com or just click here.  It won't take up much of your time and your story could be just the story that someone needs to hear today.  Prayerfully consider sharing.  Everyone has a story and the world needs to hear them.  I look forward to spending time with you again tomorrow and I will have another witness for you next Wednesday.  Remember Jesus loves you and so do I. Have a blessed day!This morning when I got up I was not sure what I was going to witness about.  I thought perhaps Tony's friend who is in the ICU and has had several miracles over the last 20 days.  However, something was holding me back so I prayed about it and I felt like the Lord wanted me to talk about how we have been blessed with so much support over the years.  We had our first child, Sam, 19 years ago in the country of Turkey.  We had been living there just about 2 years and we were moving back to the United States a few weeks after we had Sam.  At the time we were in Turkey you could either have your child at a Turkish hospital or you could do something called Stork Nesting, where you would go to Landstuhl in Germany at about 36 weeks and stay there so you could deliver your baby at an American hospital since they didn't have one at our base in Turkey.  I did not want to leave Tony while I was 36 weeks pregnant and go to Germany so we decided to have our first baby at a Turkish hospital.  We had taken a tour and it looked like a good hospital.  We knew several people who had babies there and had a good experience.  My water broke exactly on Sam's due date in the middle of the night.  However, I wasn't having any contractions, so we went to Tony's work and called people back in the states to let them know that today was the day.  We went back home and got ready to go to the hospital.  We had a nurse friend who told us by 7 am to go to the hospital even though I wasn't having contractions.  We went to the hospital and the doctor started me on petocin to get the labor started.  Once it was time they took me into to the room to have the baby and Sam wouldn't come out.  They had to do a c-section after trying a few different things.  Sam was born and he was beautiful.  The next hurdle was to figure out breast feeding.  I had read in books that there will be people at the hospital to help you if you have trouble.  My nurse at the hospital was a 19 year old girl who had no idea about breast feeding.  Luckily the base had a breast feeding counselor and once I got home she was able to come and help me figure it out.  The military has a tradition of brining meals to a family if they have just had a baby, or someone is in the hospital, or if one of the parents is away for a while.  It was so nice to not have to worry about cooking and trying to take care of this little baby.  God was so good to send the perfect people into our lives over the years.  We happened to be really good friends with a nurse and had two other nurses next door to us.  One day when they were visiting they said Sam's eye looked like it had too much gunk in it.  We were told his eye might be goopy, so we didn't think anything of it.  However, when they saw it they told us to take him in to be seen.  Sure enough he had some infection in his eye and needed ointment.  Tony and I were both first time parents, we were so nervous as he was just a little baby and the doctor told us we would need to pull down the bottom part of his eye and put a thin line of ointment.  Tony and I both shouted “Not it.” at the same time.  The doctor looked at us and said, “you know one of you has to be it, right?” We explained we were just nervous and so he was so kind and demonstrated it for us.  Sam didn't cry at all and we saw that it was super easy.  We were in NJ when we had our second child, Noah.  Well, I was in NJ, Tony happened to be in Colorado for a class.  He was coming back in a few days.  When I was thinking about writing about Noah's birth I wasn't even thinking about how God orchestrated the events leading up the birth so that I wasn't alone in the operating room.  We had a planned c-section with Noah.  He was going to be born on All Saints Day, November 1st.  That was one week before he was due and they like to schedule c-sectioned earlier than your due date.  Tony had a class he had to go to in Colorado and he had made sure we had a back up person to help out in case he was gone.  The only thing is that she was busy from October 14-19th because she was away on a retreat.  My sister Elizabeth and her husband and young daughter, along with my older sister Dianne decided to come visit for a few days.  They were only coming down for three days, they were visiting from October 17-20th. They were supposed to get there on Monday afternoon and yet hit traffic and came in Monday night.  I had an event that night on base so I say a brief hi to them and then went to my event on base.  That night we hung out and watched TV together.  I couldn't sleep that night I was having some sort of pain.  I thought it was gas pain but in the morning I decided to go to my doctor's office just to have it checked out.  Tony happened to call when I was there and the doctor told him I was fine.  I wasn't having any contractions and all was good.  Then she did an exam and noticed I was a bit more dilated than she thought so she sent me to the hospital just to be checked out.  She told me she was sure I wasn't having the baby today.  Luckily my sister Dianne had driven me to the doctor's office.  By the time we got to the hospital, which was about 5 minutes away, my contractions were so strong I couldn't walk into the hospital.  The doctor came in and told me I was having this baby today.  I wanted to wait for Tony but he was in Colorado and wouldn't make it in time.  My sister Dianne agreed to come in the OR with me for the c-section so I wouldn't be in there alone.  Dianne did not want to have any children of her own, so it was neat that she got to be in the OR with me while I gave birth.  She got to be the first person to hold our son Noah and that was really special.  I was still recovering from the C-section and waiting for the sedation to wear off so I didn't get to hold him right away.  Next thing we know he is under the warming lights and the nurse said he was breathing different.  They took him to the NICU and I didn't get to see him for over 24 hours.  Tony came in that night and went to see Noah.  We didn't have a name at that point because we were deciding between Noah Alexander and Patrick Holden.  I didn't know what he looked like, I only saw him briefly.  The next day I tried to go visit Noah but when I stood up I felt dizzy so the nurse wouldn't let me go.  I think I tried twice before I was able to go see him.  He was so sweet.  He was not really gaining weight and they wanted to put a feeding tube in but we asked them to hold off and I fed him.  He was eating but it was talking him a long time.  We decided to do breastfeeding every other meal and bottle feeding on the alternates meals. This way he could get more rest after he bottle fed.  It was hard to see Noah in the NICU and yet we knew God was with us.  At one point they said if he didn't gain a certain amount of weight by a certain time then they would put in a feeding tube, and he did gain the weight.  We were able to avoid the feeding tube.  God was there every step of the way with Noah.  Every test he had to pass in the NICU he passed with flying colors.  I believe he was in the NICU for 9 days.  Those were very long days and yet we were blessed because he wasn't very sick and we knew he would be ok.  The same is not true for every baby in the NICU.  God was there with us and also sent people to help take care of us and take care of Sam.  My mom and dad came down to keep an eye on Sam when Tony and I were in the hospital.  We would both sleep at the hospital for the first several days.  When we went to every other feeding we went home to sleep as there was another couple who needed the room we were using.  Our friends brought meals again so we didn't have to worry about food and my parents didn't either.  The birth of our third son was a planned c-section and my parents were in town to help watch Sam and Noah while we were in the hospital.  This birth went off without a hitch.  Everything went as planned and we stayed in the hospital just a few days to recuperate from the C-section and then headed home.  Our family was complete.  God is so good.  He has been with us throughout each of the pregnancies and through all of the births.  I know they all worked out as they were supposed to and God sent so many good people to be there for us and to help us when we needed it.  Sometimes we don't realize that our friends, family and co-workers are a gift from God.  We don't realize that not everyone has that support.  I think this is why I try so hard to check in with people who I know are struggling.  Why I check up after people I know have a procedure.  This is why I text and check  in to see how those I know are doing.  I have been blessed, even though we moved around a lot, to have a great support network.  I know that is a blessing and a grace that not everyone has.  I also know I take it for granted sometimes and I am grateful for days like today when God reminds me how lucky I am.  If you are lucky enough to have a support network, people who look out for you and help you, then I ask you to be that for someone else who might not have that.  Who is one person you know that could use a friend, or even just a helping hand, or even just an ear to talk to.  Kindness and checking in on people is more important than you think.  After writing this I went on a quick run and I heard a song that goes perfectly with Witness Wednesday.  I will put the lyrics in the show notes along with a link so you can listen to the song if you have time.  The words are so great, if you have time, check it out and maybe think about how we can be more impressed throughout the day with God's miracles.  Blown Away By Josh Wilson (Click Here to listen)Yea She's dancing like a crazy fool From the kitchen to the dining roomAnd she tells me, 'Baby, life is way too short to be too cool.'She says, ‘When did we get so serious? Can we just all stop acting unimpressed?'There's a hundred million miracles in front of us passing by God open my eyesI wanna be blown away! By your extraordinary grace every ordinary dayBlown away! By your great big love in every little placeI wanna slow down look around God please show me how to stop and be amazedI wanna be blown away! Blown away! I want to see a sunset And have to stop and catch my breathO I never want to forget How you take a dead heart and bring back to life again Oh! When did we get so serious? Can we just all stop acting unimpressed?'There's a hundred million miracles in front of us passing by God open my eyesI wanna be blown away! By your extraordinary grace every ordinary dayBlown away! By your great big love in every little placeI wanna slow down look around God please show me how to stop and be amazedI wanna be blown away! Blown away! The Earth is full of heaven 'Cause you're always breaking throughPut the wonder back inside these eyes God, I don't want to miss you When did we get so serious? Can we just all stop acting unimpressed?'There's a hundred million miracles in front of us passing by God open my eyesI wanna be blown away! By your extraordinary grace every ordinary dayBlown away! By your great big love in every little placeI wanna slow down look around God please show me how to stop and be amazedI wanna be blown away! Blown away! 

This edition features stories on the start of the Air Force Thunderbird's 2010, a child from Western Afghanistan being treated for burns at the Kandahar Regional Medical Center, the National Guard sponsoring a weekly evening for patients and the chapel staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Ramstein Air Base, bio-environmental engineers at Kadena Air Base participating in an exercise to practice their skills, and a family in Yokota who have committed to fitness, training together and running the Tokyo Marathon together. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Marine veteran and America's first active double-amuptee LEO, Matias Ferreira. Matias was born in Uruguay, and immigrated to the U.S. (Atlanta) with his family when he was six, joining the Marines at 19. He took his oath to become an American citizen in September 2010, days before he deployed to Afghanistan as a machine gunner with the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines. Just months into his first deployment in January 2011, Lance Corporal Ferreira lost both legs and broke his pelvis after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Treated by a Navy Corpsman and medically evacuated to Bagram (Afghanistan) hospital, he was flown to Landstuhl, Germany, and then brought to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. There he underwent several surgeries and aggressive therapies. Months later, he eventually learned to walk confidently on prosthetics, advancing to running, and other sports a short time later. He was medically retired in May 2012. Matias is now a police officer for the Suffolk County Police Department in New York and a drill instructor at the Suffolk County Police Academy. Today, Matias tells his story of the events that unfolded on the day of his incident, the recovery process, what motivated him to become a police officer, how he overcame adversity as a double-amputee police officer, how he became a drill instructor, the blessings in disguise that came from his incident and the changes they are implementing in academies to move in the right direction to train the future officers the right way. Follow Matias on IG: @matias_n_ferreira If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

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Staff Sgt. Johnny "joey" Jones lost both of his legs to an IED.   As soon as I woke up, this nurse pulled the tube out of my throat, they handed me a sponge to wet my lips.  It took me a minute to be understood because I was so parched, & everything I said came out sort of cracky.  The first thing I said was “where's Geer?” She looked back at me & started going through her protocol.   She's said, “you're in the Landstuhl, Germany. You were hit by an IED. You lost most of your legs. You had severe damage to your arm, but were going to be able to save it.”  And then she continued, “  And then she continued, “don't worry, honey. You're going to walk again.”  I remember 2 things. #1, I remember believing her & never really questioning it after that.  #2, I remember realizing I had asked about how Greer was & she answered me by telling me I'm going to walk again.  Again: I remember believing her & never really questioning it after that.

Special Guest - Matt Amos James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan. Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he lost both of his legs and broke his pelvis in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, on June 9, 2011.Late in the afternoon while on a security patrol with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Sgt Amos had his squad performing a “sweep” of an alley searching for anything suspicious when he stepped on an IED resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and a broken pelvis. Lifesaving measures prepared Sgt Amos for the medical evacuation by helicopter. Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany.

Jacquelin Taybron in her words is an unapologetic International Adoptee, a cool ex-wife and a highly successful co-parent and grandparent. She was born in Landstuhl,  Germany in February of 1964, and is the youngest of four daughters. Jacquelin was content until she had a family of her own and realized she needs the whole truth. In this episode, Jacquelin shares her lived experience with all of it's twists and turns.

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 6 - When you're knocked down stand back upSpecial Guest - Matt Amos James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan.Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he lost both of his legs and broke his pelvis in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, on June 9, 2011.Late in the afternoon while on a security patrol with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Sgt Amos had his squad performing a “sweep” of an alley searching for anything suspicious when he stepped on an IED resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and a broken pelvis. Lifesaving measures prepared Sgt Amos for the medical evacuation by helicopter. Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany. Sgt Amos arrived at Bethesda Naval Medical Center within days of his injuries and remained there for nearly a week before being transferred to Balboa Naval Medical Center where he endured more than a dozen surgeries.Matt enjoys hunting, camping, off-roading, and playing golf. He especially likes spending time with his wife, Audrie, and their two young daughters. Matt is a member of the NRA and the VFW and is active in his church in Wichita and would like to further his education in the fish and wildlife field.

This podcast was recorded the week of the American withdrawl from Afghanistan.  You will hear many references to the events. Matias Ferreira was born in Uruguay.  His parents were able to move the family to the United States for a better life. Matias remembers the first time he saw a marine in Centennial Park.  The clean, crisp uniform and shiny medals made an impression on the young Matias. Matias was in seventh grade on September 11, 2001.  He watched the events on television from his classroom.  Matias learned the concept of freedom. Matias joined the marines after high school graduation.  He went to Parris Island, SC for boot camp.  Matias was over 6 feet tall and 145 pounds dripping wet. Rigorous training followed boot camp.  Matias called Camp Geiger in N.C. home for a 11/2 months as he attended school of infantry, including a machine gun course. Matias was assigned to the 1st batallion, 8th marines, 2nd division.  They had a year to train before being deployed to Afghanistan in September 2010. Matias and his marines landed at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan.  From there they went to their FOB (forward operating base) to patrol or post every day. Matias' next move was to 7171, a big mountain top to oberserve the Taliban. On January 21, 2011 the marines marched into a compound, Matias accompanied as part of the observation team.  He went onto a roof top 8 ft up.   Matias jumped from the roof to gather more equipment.  He landed on an unseen IED.  The explosion blew off both of Matias' legs below the knee. The long road of recovery began:  Bagram Base in Afghanistan for a stabilizing surgery;  a second surgery in Landstuhl, Germany; and a final flight to Walter Reed Hospital. Matias arrived to America with two amputated legs, a broken pelvis, and a shattered femur.  He stayed at Walter Reed until May 2012. Six years later, Matias Ferreira became the first below the knee double amputee police officer.  He served on patrol for 11/2 years in Long Island, NY; transferred to midnight hours for 2 years; served on community outreach for 9 months; and now works at the police academy as an instructor. Matias lives by the motto, "Life without limbs is limitless."  He has scuba dived, ran 1/2 marathons; jumped out of planes, practices jiu jitsu, and enjoys biking with this girlfriend. You can find Matias on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matias_n_ferreira/ Facebook: Matias Ferreira Matias supports the following organizations: Homes For Our Troops Semper Fi Fund Achilles International  

Author, educator, and businessman https://www.Stedman Graham (Stedman Graham) joins The Action Catalyst podcast, talking with https://www.southwestern.com (Southwestern Family of Companies) CEO Dustin Hillis about becoming a leader to yourself before you can lead others, creating a culture of learning within your daily life, a surprise friendship with Michael Jordan, spending time with https://www.oprah.com (Oprah) and https://www.nelsonmandela.org (Nelson Mandela), and how love and humility is the key to all things. Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates. As a businessman, educator, and speaker, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, educational entities, the military and veterans, non-profits, and the government. His identity message is grounded in the fact that the key to success is self-leadership capability. Graham has been writing books, speaking and delivering workshops, working with corporations, teaching in colleges and universities, working in community and, leading nonprofits, and speaking throughout the world for more than 30 years. His Identity Leadership book and programs are driven by his proprietary Nine Step Success Process is based on the philosophy that you cannot lead anyone else until you first lead yourself. As a veteran of the United States Army, he has proudly served our active military, veterans, and their families through programs at Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, Fort Jackson, NATO, the Military Child Education Coalition, and internationally at Landstuhl, Germany, and the US military community in Rotterdam, Holland. Graham holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Hardin-Simmons University, a master's degree in education from Ball State University, and an honorary doctorate in humanities from Coker College. Learn more at https://www.StedmanGraham.com (StedmanGraham.com). For continued listening, you can check out Stedman's previous appearance on episode 282 of The Action Catalyst here: https://theactioncatalyst.com/2019/05/08/identity-leadership-episode-282-of-the-action-catalyst-podcast/

In my personal journey I have been through a lot of changes! I've been to the mountains in Landstuhl, Germany,and back to the hood of Memphis, TN. I've also lived in San Antonio,TX as well as visited Venice, Italy. My journey has taken me to different places, and I've seen many,many faces. It's been a beautiful journey from married to single again. I was a military wife and now a civilization. I will be speaking on the different lessons I've learned, as well as wisdom I've gained. I've allowed you to walk in my walking shoes ,and now the journey is coming to an end. Have you enjoyed the views along the way. We have just two more stops after these two and we can finally move on to the next place! Are you ready? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lashea-jackson/message