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Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran, Michael Hudson, Vice President for Insider Risk and Suicide Prevention for Clearforce, a risk analytics company that has developed the Resolve platform that is designed to address challenges associated with personal risk, including increased risk for suicide in the service member and veteran population. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestColonel Michael Hudson, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), served 30 years as an Aviator, Commanded a Helicopter Squadron and a Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of combat and contingency operation in Africa, Central and Pacific Commands. Has intelligence and operational background, lead joint operational centers, safety, and risk professional designation. Restructured and lead USMC Sexual Assault Prevention Response program, working closely with behavioral health and suicide prevention to take USMC from worst to best program in DoD.  Retiring in 2014, he joined ClearForce as they formed.  Hudson holds a bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University in Aeronautics, Master's Degree from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies, Master's Degree from Troy State University in Management and is Global Counter Insider Threat Program (GCITP) credentialed.Links Mentioned in this Episode Clearforce Web siteRESOLVE Platform Web sitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on Episode Partner: This week's episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans” Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Tadifi's legendBook 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Meanwhile, Elsa was quietly amused. It wasn't like I could request the SD to force my House Guard to not do something they had been told to do by someone in my hierarchy. That would lead to chaos, and it was unfair to Juanita."Fine," I decided. "Get us three some water. Elsa and I will be practicing."Now Juanita was stuck. I wasn't asking her to leave the room, just leave me alone. I was technically her leader, respect notwithstanding."It is good to see you have not become drunk with power," Elsa smirked once Juanita had left on her errand."Your mockery is unappreciated," I glared back. I was only kidding. "I haven't seen you around recently. It is good to see you.""It is good to see you too," Elsa said in a voice far softer and compassionate than I would have preferred. After all, she had me drugged, beaten, then beaten me up again in the not so distant past.Of course, I had also sexed her up, bringing her to orgasm with my fingers alone. We had also exchanged a burning French kiss in Katrina's office that Buffy was aware of. Then there was the Buffy-Elsa personal feud and the Elsa-Rhada family feud. Balancing that was Elsa's super-hot body and intriguing personality. Sex with her promised to be memorable, more memorable than normal."What have you been up to? I'd like to say I've been behaving myself, but I don't want to advance our relationship by lying (right now, about this).""You are largely responsible for what I've been up to the past two weeks," she stepped back. She tossed her spear aside and entered her fighting stance. How nice of her to warn me, and get rid of her weapon. How erotically odd of her to give me the illusion of a chance."I deny everything," I rocked back. She was blindingly fast. The fact that I was able to block most of the blow was a testament to how much I had learned in the past two and a half months."Watashi wa nihongo o hanashimasu', 'Wǒ shuō pǔtōnghu ', 'Wǒ shuō guǎngdōng hu ' and 'Aku isa basa jawa'," she lectured me as she maneuvered me into a corner with a series of kicks and feints. She spoke Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Javanese. That was nice to know."Wait," then she kicked me off the mat."Amazons don't have a 'time out'," she smiled. I cautiously worked my way back onto the practice area."What part did you play?" I readied myself. This time, I went on the offensive. I used my greater strength and reach to compensate (rather poorly) for her superior reflexes."Someone had to ride herd on those disparate forces. My status was respected by the Amazons, I had experience dealing with outsiders, plus your person Addison nominated me, and Katrina suggested that you and I were close. That was enough for the Khanate. Your embassy and earlier aid to the Seven Families brought the 9 Clans along.""And you stole the carrier?""It was an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to humiliate the Seven Pillars," she grinned. "Riding in a nuclear submarine was interesting, right up there with running around, spray painting translations next to all the markings onboard the captured vessel. Herding regular civilians wasn't nearly as much fun.""In the annals of the SD, that is going to be a victory hard to surpass," I got out right before my legs were swept out from under me. Before I could roll over, she landed on top of me. She didn't go for a pin. Elsa simply sat there, straddling my hips and looking down at me. We were both breathing heavily."I owe you for that," she patted me on my bare chest."Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?""I'll let you figure that out during the Great Hunt," she gave a sliver of a smile."Not you too," I groaned."Who else are you worried about?""You and twenty-nine other Amazons. By name, Rachel. She's pretty upbeat about her chances and believes she has a score to settle.""Rachel will be a tough one," Elsa acknowledged."Comfortable?" Juanita muttered."Yes, I am," Elsa grinned her way. "Thank you for asking." Juanita gave me a look that suggested I do something like protest, or actually try to fight her off."Why are you being nice to me?" I wondered."I've learned to appreciate your numerous qualities," Elsa enlightened me. "I am also honest enough to admit I was completely wrong about you. You make a good Amazon." That was huge praise indeed and more importantly, it was to a public audience. I was double fortunate that no one was close enough to see Elsa's camel toe resting against my lightly covered hard-on."Thank you. Is there anything I can do for you?""Aren't you engaged to someone?" Juanita reminded me. What she was really saying was 'don't you know you belong to the maidens of House Ishara?' Trust me, I know these things. Had she meant Hana, she would have said Hana."She has the patience of Job," I reasoned. "Oh, Elsa, Job is a figure in the Old Testament of the Bible." I doubted she knew."Oh. Is he a bloody-handed butcher, raging misogynist, or one of those pacifistic wimps?""He's a nice guy who gets swallowed by a whale.""That's Jonah," Juanita corrected me. "Job is the one who was tested by God. Job accepted God taking away all his family, wealth and health, only to be rewarded for his loyalty to God with more than he ever had before.""Wimp.""I would never turn away from Ishara," Juanita rumbled."Zorja would never feel the need to test my loyalty so," Elsa riposted."Oh look," I thrust my hips up. "I seem to need a shower." Elsa's expression was of superiority and lust combined into a lethal cocktail of my demise."Let's go. You can wash my back," she said as she rose over me. She even offered me a hand up. That was unexpected and accepted warily."Is there some battle wound that makes you incapable of bathing yourself?" Juanita got feisty. Holy Hell, she was my Caribbean Buffy-twin."None," Elsa smugly commented. "I like the feel of his hands on my body. He possesses non-threatening masculinity wed with sisterly solidarity. It is a unique experience that you seem woefully unaware of.""Yippee!" I whispered."You really are a man-whore," Juanita declared under her breath."Check," I gave her a thumbs-up. Sadly, Elsa gave me enough respect to walk at my side, not in front of me (so I could have been mesmerized by her buttocks.) As I was stripping down in the locker room, I noticed Juanita hovering close by. "Are you going to follow me into the shower?""Yes.""Why? I am not going to be in danger in the middle of Havenstone.""I'll be the judge of that," she insisted."You do realize I've had sex with an audience before, don't you?""I've been warned about that and know proper counter-measures.""What? What kind of measures?" I was now naked and, towel in hand, was making my way to the communal showers."Charlie horses, trips, stun-gun if applicable," she informed me with relish."You are threatening to damage my prestige," I enlightened her."Cáel, I was chosen for more than my martial skills. I was selected because I will not wilt before your childish ways.""Are you a lesbian?""No. Why would a woman have to be a lesbian to withstand your wiles?""You'll figure it out eventually," I chuckled. Actually, knowing what a playboy-cad I was turned out to be a counter-intuitive edge for me. Expecting me to be a letch just meant I totally ignored the woman. Then the doubt would set in. 'Why wasn't I hitting on her?' she would think. She'd go through the phase of her not being good enough for me to knowing that wasn't the case, definitely, and would come at me to prove herself right. Wham-bam, another one in the can. Oink.Step One: reduce the amount of time talking to her as a fellow human traveler of life. From here on out, I would address her by her name when I wanted something and otherwise treat her like furniture ~ furniture I was comfortable with. In this case, I treated her like a towel rack. She promptly dropped it. That was okay, I was planning to get dressed wet anyway.I rinsed off my hair quickly as Elsa settled underneath the showerhead beside me. As soon as I finished, she handled me a bottle of (scentless) body soap. It was probably one of those the jaguar will smell me coming ten miles away excuses Amazons used to avoid being girlie. I got my hands all sudsy and began working on her shoulders and neck from behind.Wordlessly, Elsa followed my physical directions, allowing me to wash her arms before working my way down her back in languid, amorous circles. Around the 10th thoracic vertebrae, Elsa gave me a deep, cleansing exhalation. I dug my fingers into her taut back muscles, racking them down to her buttocks, deftly ran them along the sides of her glutes and finished up caressing them along the line between her thighs and ass.I worked her buttocks apart, worked my fingers along her perineum, tickling the back of her labia then up, across her anus and back to her tailbone and the small of her back. A crazy idea came to me: maybe I could talk her into a tramp stamp; something like If you are reading this, know I'll kill you next. That would be so Elsa.I lathered her ass up for another half-minute before working my way down to her thighs, starting with the hip joints and then coaxing of her parted lips. I knelt down so that I was resting on the balls of my feet. Elsa obliged me by parting her legs, standing on her toes with her feet over a foot apart, then placing her hands against the shower stall while arching her back so that her hips were thrust back."Oh, come on," Juanita protested. "What kind of bath is this?""Did you hear something?" Elsa looked down at me."Nope. I was focusing all of my attention on you," I smiled up at her. I was really liking the way her muscles were stressed through her exertions. I couldn't seem to pay enough attention to her robust calves. I didn't pass up the opportunity to plant gentle kisses on each cheek either.Elsa's ankles and feet happened all too fast and the pretense of a bath was complete. She looked at me while she soaped up her breasts then let the water cascade all over her body."Thank you, Cáel," she gave me a regal nod of her damp head, turned and left. "Train harder for the Hunt. You are going to need every edge you can get.""I'm stalking oysters over the weekend. They are cunning and stealthy adversaries," I replied sagely. Elsa snorted, then started toweling off as she left, going toward her own locker. I walked past my soaked towel on the floor without a single glance. Juanita stalked behind me, clearly with a lot on her mind she was now waiting for the proper moment to share. I got dressed."Not going to dry off?" she grumbled."I never use towels," I lied. "I like the rain-washed feel." By ignoring her act of defiance, I really steamed her. I wasn't done. As we headed toward the elevator, I opened up with my next jibe. Buffy really shouldn't challenge me so. I'm a past-master of dealing with clingy, bossy women."Regretting you made that bet?" I mused while we waited."What bet?" she simmered."The bet where you assured Buffy and whomever else was in the room that you wouldn't break down and physically harm me ~ punishing me for my wicked ways?""What? How did," she groused then, "You are playing me.""Yep.""You really are full of yourself," she seared me with her gaze."No, but I know what I'm good at and I'm good at frustrating women. I've been working at it for the past four years and I've got over 200 women who would agree that I'm very good at doing it.""Why are you doing this to me? I'm on your side," she turned all pouty and hurtful."Because if I don't, I'll go mad, Juanita," I enlightened her. "You want to protect me, right?""Yes," she sensed a verbal trap. The elevator opened and we stepped in."See, I don't want to be protected," I started."That's,""Let me finish, please," I stopped her. She gave me the visual 'go-ahead'. "I don't want to live a life where I need to be protected. I don't want to worry that women I hang out with could be cornered by some unsavory types at an eatery because those women happen to know and like me.""I admire what you are doing, I really do. This is not the life I wanted, though. This is not what I wanted to be doing four months after leaving college. I wanted to be some corporate worm, barely scraping by on my work reviews and being, as you said, 'a man-whore'.""You don't have that luxury," she pointed out."Am I not doing my job?" I countered."I guess you are," she grudgingly admitted."Yet you feel you have the right to critique my personal life and how I approach it," I related. "I'm not beating you up by playing the I am Ishara bullshit. I certainly don't expect anyone to be grateful to me for the opportunity to be in a House. I don't because I believe that every member of House Ishara has already proven they belong here before I ever meet them. I believe in you. Sometimes I would appreciate it if my sisters would give me the same respect."She looked away because my harpoon had struck home."Unlike the rest of you, I inherited my place in this madhouse. Unlike every other Amazon here, I am only a part of House Ishara because I am the choice of a thousand ancestors to be our leader. Notice that no one asked me if I wanted to do this. And I don't think I ask too much of you because frankly, there are times when I feel unworthy to be in your company.""You are still Ishara and I must still be your guardian," she held her ground. I glared at her. She glared back. I coughed. She kept glaring."What's my name?""Oh," she shrugged. "Cáel Wakko Ishara.""That may sound silly you to, but I have chosen the designations for myself, my First Ancestor and the Goddess for a good reason."We rode in silence. When we got to the ground floor, we made our way to our bikes and got ready to head home."What is the reason?""To never take ourselves too seriously. The worst thing I can think to befall my House is we become as humorless as the rest of the bitches around here. 'Laugh at Death' should be our motto.""Isn't that a bit childish?""Of course it is," I groaned. "You clearly haven't been paying attention to a damn thing I've been saying. I swear I'm thinking about bringing back 'National Clown Nose Day'.""We had a 'National Clown Nose Day'?" she pedaled to keep up."God help me," I muttered.(Where is my Serge?)"You are not going to let me go through my door first?" I sighed in exasperation. Juanita insisted that she go through every door first, because today was so very different than yesterday, when I had Pamela, perhaps I protest too much."You have a gun," a somewhat familiar voice said from inside my/Timothy's apartment. Oh, fuck. Ya know, because Juanita was as pretty as she was lethal, which is to say 'too much for the given company'."Don't make any sudden moves unless you want to see it," Juanita cautioned her."Oh, it's okay," Odette intervened. "This is Anais Saint-Armour. She's a Mountie.""Oh, she's on the List too," Juanita grumbled. "What has he done wrong this time?""Why don't you tell me who you are first?" Anais growled at Juanita while I pushed my way into the room."I don't like your attitude," Juanita glared."Anais, this is Juanita Leya Antonio Garza; she's my latest bodyguard. Juanita, this is Anais, a good friend of mine who helped save my life in Hungary when the 'terrorists' were closing in," I somewhat exaggerated,, she had helped me catch up with the rest of the team when Pamela and I got sidetracked."Why did he chose you?" Anais fumed. Did I mention she's insanely jealous with an aching need to know why I was marrying anyone else, but her."What list?" Odette proved to be on the ball."He didn't chose me. I volunteered for the spot.""Buffy made an anti-girlfriend list. Elsa is on it too," I mumbled."I bet you did," Anais (responding to Juanita)."It is not like that," I moved to interpose myself between my Mountie and my non-mounted (for now) guardian. "I'm on the board of directors for Havenstone now and,""How did that happen?" Anais turned 'The Force' on me. (That's Canadian for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, really) "You insisted (reference back in the days we were seeing one another) you were impoverished.""I inherited it from my Father,""He's poor too. I ran a background check when we first started dating," Anais kept up the pressure."My Mother?""She's dead.""Okay, it was my Father through a convoluted meandering of genetics," I went back to attempting the truth (shame on me)."Which is it?" she glowered."My Father, but it's too complicated to get into now," I tried to touch her. She recoiled. She was still pissed with me."He's telling the truth this time," Odette rose to my defense."Why didn't you tell me this when you were in Hungary? For that matter, if you are rich, why didn't you use those resources to get yourself out of trouble instead of involving me?" She really was a great cop."I had to make a call to someone I trusted and who couldn't be traced back to me, or Havenstone, or the Irish Embassy," I fibbed."What have you gotten yourself into?" Anais thawed somewhat."I believe I promised you dinner," I reminded her."You did.""Where are we going?" Juanita stressed our lack of privacy."'We' aren't going anywhere. Ms. Anais Saint-Armour and I are going to a restaurant of her choosing. Don't worry about it. She carries a gun.""I'm not carrying a gun," Anais torpedoed my plan."Where are we going?" Juanita repeated herself. I had to switch mental gears quickly to take in the new looks I was getting from Anais. I shouldn't have ignored those cues."I can't get around my personal security service," I sighed. Why did I give in? Anais was all about gathering evidence and then drawing conclusions from the facts in available.I had been involved in some significant bad-assery in Europe that was way beyond anything she would have associated with the old me. Terrorist cells duking it out with me (and others) in a Budapest metro station? A rustic inn being reduced to ashes after a suspected firefight? Bomb threats? A full-scale military operation in Romania?I had been kidnapped with a resultant massive manhunt for me then returned under highly mysterious circumstances. There had been a young girl with me, we were close for reasons not really gone into and I had saved her despite all forms of parenthood had been anathema to me.I was a man who others deemed necessary to protect, thus a man making secretive phone calls, getting snippets of information and being involved in the deaths of way too many people to be the old, playboy me. Who had I become?I therefore might be a man who 'needed' to marry a billionairess due to some unspeakable political reasons, not out of any romantic/sexual desire of my own. Anais knew that I was a commitment-phobe, not a gold-digger. That meant she could be involved with me without it really being cheating. I needed her help, I had reached out to her when I was in crisis and she was in the people-helping business, right?There was clearly more evidence out there for her to discover and she had the good fortune to be able to have me in a spot where I could be interrogated."Where do you want to go?" I disengaged and went to my room. The door was only partially shut as I changed."Eleven Madison West," I was told."Oh," Odette cooed, "that place is expensive.""I know," Anais remarked."Why did you pick it?" Odette inquired."To remind Cáel that meals can be very expensive." That was my 'date' reminded me that I'd cheated with her over the course of a home-cooked meal, cooked not-by-her in someone else's home. I wondered how Maya was doing.Eleven Madison West meant I pulled out one of my Havenstone suits. They were tailored after all and I suspected that getting into this place at this time of night was going to take some charisma and finagling. Dressing as causal-me wouldn't do. When I stepped out, jaws dropped ~ I do look good all gussied up. Odette dispelled the shock by jumping into my arms."You look hot," she squealed. "Too bad I'm not going out with you.""You might want to remember that," Anais griped."We need to stop by Havenstone so I can attempt to dress up for this affair," Juanita stated."How about we call in a replacement? Give you the night off?" I suggested."Who?""Chaz?""You want that British SSR non-commissioned officer to be your personal bodyguard for tonight? You've got balls," Juanita coughed. I took out my phone and got ready to give him a call."Hey, Anais, why didn't you call me to tell me you were coming over?" I carefully avoided the word 'warned' as she would take that the wrong way."I don't have your personal phone number. I called your home phone and got the answering service, last night and again this morning," she narrowed her eyes."Odette, did Timothy get lucky last night?" I looked past the Mountie."No. A good friend of his rolled his motorcycle and he went to the hospital to help him out," Odette shook her head. Poor Timothy. My roomie/fuck-buddy misinterpreted Anais's pique. "Timothy is gay, not a sexual enabler.""Huh?" Juanita wondered."Wingman," I translated. "Sometimes the three of us go to gay clubs where I act as his wingman,""And they feed me to lesbians," Odette sounded enthusiastic. Thanks to me she was hardly a same-sex virgin."If there are three people living here and two bedrooms, who sleeps on the sofa?" Anais skewered Odette with her eyes."If Cáel has company and isn't sharing, I sleep with Timothy," Odette refused to wilt, or cut me some slack with Anais."Isn't sharing?" those ocular death orbs flicked my way."Hmm, if we are going to Elven Madison West, I had better make that call," I evaded. I rang Chaz."Nyilas," he answered. "How are you doing this evening?""I'm good. I have an ex-girlfriend from out of town visiting, she wants to go to a swanky place and Juanita isn't dressed for the detail so,""You want me to double date?""No, I need a bodyguard.""You are assuming I have something appropriate to wear.""You are British!" I protested. "Even your chicks have tuxedos.""Very well. Will this be a personal protection detail, or close support?""Aahhh,""Close support," said Anais."Personal Protection," countered Juanita."The one most likely to save me from being stabbed with a steak knife," I muttered."I am not going to physically attack you," Anais simmered. Yeah, right, I had heard that one before, and not just from her."Personal Protection it is," Chaz informed me."Oh, and she's a Mountie.""Is she armed?""No," I thanked the goddesses."Does she want to be?""Huh? Are you going to arm her?" I panicked."No. You have a NYPD liaison. Give Officer Kutuzov a call and make a formal request. If she is a law enforcement officer in good standing, it shouldn't be a problem.""Oh, I can do that?, I'm not sure that's the best idea," I prevaricated."Man up, Nyilas," he chided me. "You should work on making it so women don't want to shoot you instead of thinking of ways to disarm them.""Spoken like a man who wisely prefers the company of other men," I grumbled."Good use of the word 'wisely'. Next question: what are we using as a means of conveyance?""Umm,""I have my motorcycle," Anais was less than helpful."If you weren't one of the bravest human beings I'd ever met, I would determine at this moment that you are a dolt. Call Havenstone and arrange for one of those Mercedes Armored GL550s. Bring your license. I drive on the correct side of the road and I'm not keen on having a distraught paramour driving into a storefront at 80 kph.""Man, I like the way you speak," I joked."I took advantage of a proper English education.""I was joking with you.""I know.""Can I date your sister?" I didn't know if he had a sister, but he'd hinted there were multiple Tomorrow's out there. Anais' mood didn't improve."Yes. I like you. You are a good bloke.""Does your sister know how to kill people?""Yes. I'd say she's relatively proficient with a variety of small arms and hand-to-hand techniques," he enlightened me."Just checking.""Cáel, every woman you are interested knows how to kill people, or how to have people killed," Chaz reminded me."What about Odette? She's neither well connected nor lethal.""Odette is indeed an enigma. She counters that by being well liked by people who are capable of killing others who hurt her, except where you are concerned. You live a treasured life.""Have you made dinner reservations? If you need me for a black tie event it has to be, what is the American for it, swanky.""That's more of a Cael/Pamela thing," I corrected him. "American's say 'high class', expensive, or 'hot spot'.""Thanks for the update. Make those calls.""O-kay. Will do. I'll meet you at Havenstone in thirty minutes. Does that work for you?""Yes. Make those calls. I'll see you at, 7:52 pm, EDT. Mark.""Huh?""Goodbye Cáel," and he hung up."Who is this 'Chaz' character?" Anais questioned me."He is Color Sergeant Charles Tomorrow of the British Army's Special Reconnaissance Regiment, he's a badass and he's delicious," Odette answered for me."How do you know him, either of you?" came next."He was with," Odette began blabbing 'National Security' stuff."Odette, don't. Anais, he is member of the Joint International Khanate Interim Taskforce along with me. Odette helps out in an auxiliary role," I answered."Cáel, how did you end up doing this kind of work?" she was perplexed. "You were devoid of anything approaching civic responsibility when we were last together. Quite frankly, I didn't think you cared for anyone but yourself.""Hey now," Odette got feisty. She was my friend after all."We can talk about that over dinner?" I suggested. She didn't like that answer, so I lied. "I grew up," which was what she wanted to hear. I was spared any more interrogation at the moment by the necessity of making those three phone calls. Nikita liked hearing from me again, though she was less pleased that it was official business. She did agree to contact the appropriate agency for me, despite me making it for a different female law enforcement agent.I'd wised up about Havenstone. I called Executive services to have the car delivered to my door step. I cautioned the operative that, in my neighborhood, they might be stopped on suspicion of purchasing guns, drugs, and/or a good time. I would have the car in fifteen minutes and agreed to take the delivery driver back to work afterwards. I'd have done it even if I wasn't meeting Chaz.At Eleven Madison West, I got a snooty 'exactly who do you think you are?' followed by 'you will be placed on the waiting list, a spot may open up around 9:50'. Was I going to inform Chaz and Anais of this? Of course not. I planned to beg like a big dog, suggest that while I was a nameless face, I actually knew people, a person, and we'd see how far that got me.While waiting for the S U V to arrive and on the drive back to Havenstone, this is pretty much what followed:"Do you know who was behind your father's murder yet?""Yes, but I can't talk about it.""Was that the reason people are trying to kill you?""Yes. That and other reasons.""What other reasons?""Things I can't talk about.""Why can't you talk about it?""Secret society stuff ~ decoder rings, secret handshakes, writing in cyphers, holding clandestine meetings in public places after dark, and various other things world governments don't want me talking about.""Are you pulling my leg?" I wished I was running my hands over her legs. This wasn't the time for that revelation."No. Most of what I am telling you is the truth.""Were you in a shootout at the Chicago Medical Examiner's morgue?""Yes. I was unarmed at the time.""Was your life in danger?""It depends on what you mean by 'danger'. My allies had guns and were expert shots. I was shot at, but they missed me, so I not sure how much my life was at risk.""Can you please be serious?""I'm trying. You scare me.""You don't need to be afraid of me. I only want to help." That was mostly true. She was a diligent, hard-working incorruptible public servant,well, as long as you overlooked her charging me with bestiality when she was truly pissed with me."I'm not afraid of you hurting me. I'm afraid for you. You are an excellent peace officer and I'm worried that you will learn too much. Then your life will be as screwed up as mine.""I can take care of myself.""The reality that you are going out with me unarmed speaks volumes about what you don't know, Anais.""Don't think this line of questioning is over, Cáel.""Don't worry. I know you are not done.""Very well. How is your aunt?" The crab-fisherwoman, not the Irish menagerie."Happy as a clam, working a real job and living life on her own terms.""Where did you go wrong?" That was a loaded question. I had to tread carefully."A girl humiliated me in high school. I decided to take control of my life and somehow, despite my best intentions to be an unreliable lothario, I've ended up with people closer to me than family,and this constant need for physical protection.""Why are you engaged?" Finally, the real reason she was here. Had she come by to pick up her accoutrements, she would have been gone by the time I came home. She wanted answers, answers that allowed her to be in charge of our relationship again. It was the double-barreled impact of exceptional sex and wondering why she wasn't 'the one'.(Me) "Are you seeing somebody?""You didn't answer my question.""I've answered plenty of your questions. Answer mine.""No. Men expect too much from a career woman." Translation: 'I'm a bitch that, regardless of my dynamite looks and raunchy sex drive, repels men because I'm a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.'"You do put your career first." Translation: 'I've totally forgotten that you are a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.' It was what she wanted to hear."Your turn.""Put on your tin-foil hat. I did it to save lives in Central Asia when the anthrax strikes were going on. I have this friend over there that people listen to.""Who? The Great Khan?"I didn't respond which wasn't the answer she was expecting."How?" as in how could I possibly be good friends with the master of arguably the third or fourth most powerful nation on the face of the Earth"That's one of those things I can't talk about.""Do you love her?""I don't know. I'm lousy at relationships. I get along with her daughter. Her father wants to bury me alive in the Nevada desert. The rest of the family seems to be coming around to the idea that I might be one of them.""That isn't a 'yes'.""No, it isn't.""Do you think you can ever love someone?" If you need translated, sigh, okay, 'why don't you love me?'"Do you mean 'when am I going to stop stumbling from botched relationship to botched relationship and make something constructive of my personal life?'""Yes.""Did I mention that I've discovered I have a grandfather?""No. That isn't answering my question.""It is in a way. Did I mention that Mom had ten sisters I wasn't aware of? I had an uncle, but he died in my arms.""No. My condolences on your uncle. What does this have to do with you becoming more of an adult and becoming accountable for your life?""Did I mention I have an adopted grandmother who is my spiritual twin?""No.""Don't worry about my uncle. He died trying to kill me. My aunts murdered him, though I can never prove it.""Oh.""My grandfather? He was the one who sent those terrorists to kill me. It was his litmus test to see if I was worthy of being in his family. I passed.""Are you serious?""Yes. My spiritual grandma? She's a retired professional assassin. Daily I interact with a half-dozen people who have killed multiple human beings in their lifetimes. You want to know why I'm not behaving responsibly? I am acting responsibly. I'm trying to not get the decent civilians around me killed."She took awhile digesting that. By that time, we had returned to Havenstone and picked up Chaz. I made introductions."So, are you really with the SRR?" she asked him."Yes.""Why are you with Cáel?""My mandate contains multiple answers. Suffice it to say, since my RAF contemporary will not be returning from the UK until tomorrow, I am presently chief liaison officer for Her Majesty's government with JIKIT.""Why are you coming along as Cáel's bodyguard? Don't you have something better to do with your Friday evenings?" Subtle and polite, Anais ain't. Why was I putting up with her? She was a sexual tornado who would try anything once. She was a real prize."First question: Cáel is a friend, his life is in perpetual danger and I consider it my duty to keep him alive. He would do the same for me. Second question: the nature of my present assignment doesn't leave much room for any meaningful romantic associations.""Hmm," I contemplated what wasn't being said. "Chaz, you are nailing one of my security chicks, aren't you?""Yes.""Which one?""A man of character doesn't brag about such things."Chaz was getting some Amazon nookie. I had to find a way to tell him how dangerous that was. She might decide he's make good father material, not a good thing where Amazons were concerned."Are all of his security personnel women?" Anais pressed."Miss Saint-Amour, Havenstone is a corporation that employs over ten thousand people. There are precisely five men currently on their payroll. All their security personnel are woman. Cáel has very limited, if any, input on the matter.""Are you sure about that?""Yes, Miss Saint-Amour. Who would trust a man of Cáel's dubious experience with his own security?" Chaz pointed out."Oh." She hadn't thought of that."Can you tell me why you think his life is in danger?""He is far more likely to be kidnapped than murdered. He possess certain sensitive data that powerful entities would like to access, thus I am his bodyguard tonight. Considering the quality of the women who normally guard him, I consider it an honor.""To guard Cáel, on a date?""He was kidnapped visiting a child at a playground. Yes, we believe his life is in constant peril. The training and experience of his security service is top flight and it has been a pleasure to serve among them.""Were you with him in Budapest and Romania?""The metro station?""Yes.""Yes.""Romania?""Do you mean the counterterrorism action south of Miercurea Ciuc?""Yes.""Yes."Wow, these two were lousy communicators. I could imagine Chaz propositioning one of my Amazons.Chaz: 'You have a superior feminine physique which I find appealing. Want to fuck?'Amazon: 'You look like you have the prerequisite stamina and battle scars to be part of the New Directive. Sure.'"Were you involved in the actual combat? The SRR is normally an intelligence gathering unit.""I was gathering battlefield intelligence, Miss. That required my close proximity to armed and actively hostile enemy aliens (as in they were in Romania illegally, not that they were all supernatural beings). My involvement resulted in two KIA's and one WIA.""Damn Chaz, you rock.""I am a professional.""How many did Pamela gak?""One KIA.""Just one? Whoa, that's so unlike her.""She kept trying to bracket the cell leader (aka Ajax). He had the Devil's Own Luck.""Cáel, why are you making light of all those deaths?" Anais chastised me. "How many terrorists did you wound, or kill?""I wounded one guy.""That is disingenuous," Chaz chided me. "You orchestrated the operation, showed tactical expertise in seizing the most critical terrain feature and engineered the death of the terrorist leader.""My Cáel did that? When I knew him, he was adverse to violence," Anais shook her head."Considering the considerable number of people he's killed, he's still adverse to physical confrontation where his own life is involved. But God help you if you threaten someone he is close to, though. He's the man who can get things done when the team is in a pinch.""Cáel, what happened to you?" she didn't sound upset at all."I learned to care for people beyond my immediate interest, you know, actual long-term relationships," with the unspoken 'as opposed to women I'm currently having sex with'."It took you long enough," she snipped. Reference her being a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.The interrogation was put on hold while we entered the restaurant and,"Mr. Nyilas?" the maytre dee greeted me."Yes.""We will get you a table right away," he nodded obsequiously. What the hell was up with that? Where was my two hour wait time? Oh yeah, I was a minor, fifteen seconds of fame celebrity."Will Ms. Sulkanen be joining you this evening?""No. She had to oversee a packaged Erythrosine-monosaccharides explosion in Boca Raton. Flaming plastic pink flamingo bits were raining down everywhere. I imagine it is taking an Everest-sized load of hush money to keep this out of the media," I replied. I was so eerily sincere, he bought it and a look of horror snuck over his face. I had become the public face of corporate malfeasance."Your table (gulp) is ready, Sir," he began to sweat. He took us to our table for four then beat a hasty retreat. Undoubtedly his civic-mindedness would have him calling up TMZ within a minute. After all, it was unlikely he owned any plastic pink flamingos, or invested in their construction. Once he was gone, Chaz let a thin smile break through his hard-earned military unfazed-ability."What exactly are packaged Erythrosine-monosaccharides?" he inquired."Packaged is self-explanatory. Erythrosine is pink food coloring and monosaccharides are,""Sugar," Anais frowned."Exploding pixie sticks, I have nieces and nephews. You are a genius at misdirection, Mr. Nyilas," he nodded."Thank you, Color Sergeant Tomorrow. It is nice to be appreciated for my bizarre and useless preoccupation," I grinned."You practice lying?" Anais' view of me dimmed."Miss, he excels at extraneous, outrageous utterances. No harm is intended.""Things like I was helping her find her contact lenses?" That had been my excuse when caught coming out of Maya's apartment. Sadly, Anais is highly perceptive and knew the lady didn't wear contacts. The copious female aroma wafting off me certainly hadn't helped."That's unfair," I countered. "Back then, I was a college nitwit suffering from undiagnosed nymphomania. I'd like to think I'm getting better."" tes-vous mieux?" she retorted in French."Je suis assez intelligent pour aller vers vous lorsque des vies  taient sur la ligne." That's right, Anais. When my life and the lives of others were on the line, she was the first one I thought to call. Letting a woman know that you admire her profession, professionalism and reliability never hurts."Are you really a nymphomaniac?" she returned to English. French is the language of sex, as is any derivative of Sanskrit, Farsi and Portuguese. Reference the multitude of Indians, the hotness of Persian women and the outpouring of lust that is Brazil."I had a magnetoencephalography recently. The neuroscientists didn't know what to make of my brain patterns. I appear to be somewhat unique in my madness."She didn't believe me. I didn't blame her. No one really likes hearing a truth they don't want to accept."Here," I leaned forward and pointed to the tiny divot in my forehead. "I was stabbed with a needle in the skull. That is why they looked at me, not because of my sexual malfunction."She touched it to makes sure. We were interrupted by the waiter stopping by to see if we were ready to order yet."We will have three of the most expensive appetizers, dinners, deserts and wines," Anais preempted us. Ugh. I was either a millionaire by the wonders of Havenstone accounting, or broke. I foolishly never looked into such things, never having had much money before. I needed a distraction."Hey Chaz, nice suit," was what came to mind. It was a swell masterpiece of the tailoring arts I hadn't expect from a ground-pounder from a family of ground-pounders serving Queen and Country for generations."Thank you. Pamela picked it out for me, suspecting an event such as this would transpire. She told me you paid for it," Chaz answered."I did?""I made the reasonable deduction that she forged your signature on whatever medium was used for payment," he shrugged, "in the same way she exhibits a criminal tendency toward every other aspect of her life.""What does Pamela look like?" Anais glowered."She's his grandmother," Chaz responded politely. "They make quite the pair. Normally we don't let them alone in the same room. Bad things happen.""Bad things?""Things like that scenic hostel being reduced to ruin," he enlightened her."This is the supposed assassin?""Retired assassin," Chaz corrected her. "So far she's only, what is the term you two use?" he looked at me."Sending a Get-Well card to their next of kin? Pumping up the volume? Making a critical attitude adjustment? Retroactively revoking their lease on life? We have a few.""Yes, those. Pamela has assured the team director that she no longer accepts assignments of a murderous nature. These days she only practices her skills on those we determine are a threat to the greater endeavor," he explained."She murders people? You all murder people?" Anais furrowed her brow. "Cáel, do you engage in these activities?""What? Who? Me? No!" I waved off any conspiratorial associations. "The vast majority of people I've killed was totally by accident.""How do you accidently kill people?" she pierced my soul with her voice."Okay, I let them kill themselves because warning them would have resulted in me and some friends meeting very immediate violent ends," I pleaded."Miss Saint-Amour, I've talked to trustworthy people who were on the scene when this happened. It was a paramilitary action with the lives of children on the line. Cáel acted to save the lives of innocents," Chaz defended me. That is what Anais wanted to believe; that I was basically a decent human being. I was a pig, but a courageous one. I had confronted her after my infidelity, on the other side of the US/Canadian border where her jurisdiction didn't apply.I knew my revelations were hideously hard to believe. In my favor, I had been in dangerous places doing dangerous things. The Metro firefight had been captured on the place's security system (which had been leaked to the public thus leading to some delusional admirers into thinking I would make a great new King of Hungary even though they hadn't had a monarch since 1918 nor was I from the right (Hapsburg) family. In case this whole Havenstone thing came crashing down in flames, I needed to keep my options open).There had been a bomb threat at Mindszent which I had reputable sources call in (and where I had admittedly hung out with a few of the women who saved me from an earlier disaster) and Miercurea Ciuc had made the international news. Well over 100 people had died and some of the terrorists were still at large. The Romanian government declared I had been 'instrumental' in the confrontation without saying what 'instrumental' meant.I was heroically vague, more mature than where we left off and clearly incited pussy-twitching memories. We'd once fucked so continuously hard and long one weekend that neither one of us could stand until an hour after we stopped. Anais was well worth the pain I was contemplating. Sex with her wasn't the pain I was worried about. It was dodging all her calls afterwards. Once again reference her being a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.Oh, how did I know she was reveling in our past coital moments? She hadn't walked out on me yet. She hadn't walked out when she found Odette in my domicile, when she met Juanita, or when she found out that I worked with highly experienced killers as part of my new daily routine.Normally Anais was smarter than this and had a career in law enforcement to contemplate. Lastly, she hadn't asked to be armed, despite getting permission from the NYPD. Had she decided to get a gun, Anais was sure in her hormonally-cascading mindset she would have shot me by now. I incite all kinds of passion in women. It is a curse.The rest of dinner was unremarkable. Anais continued to interrogate Chaz who proved that he was both skilled in counter-interrogation techniques and not willing to spill anymore secrets about what anyone at JIKIT did. However he had provided her with every logical reason to beat feet back across the Canadian border and she hadn't taken the hints about what a disaster sleeping with me could be.We drove Anais back to her motel, then Chaz and I headed home in silence. Despite his earlier declarations, he knew how to drive the 'right' way all along. As he was letting me out in front of my building, he gave me this pleasant warning."I'm not going to lecture you about not going back there, or avoiding the crazy ones. You already know better and are going back by her place anyway. I do advise that whatever you do, don't let her restrict your movements in any way. She's likely to make you pay double for your past indiscretions and take payment out on your cock. Good luck, Mate.""Wait," I stopped him. "Can you help me hotwire her bike? I can use that as an excuse to darken her doorway.""Dolt," he muttered. He helped me anyway because that's what really good friends do ~ assisting you in your self-destruction so we could joke about it later. At least that was what I hoped was going on. Chaz being a closet sadist was an unsettling idea. I didn't get to immediately pursue my plan because,(We work for you, don't we?)At 9 am, the President of the United States of America, after a late night briefing and a good night's sleep, decided that for the sake of world peace he had to intervene in Southeast Asia ~ Thailand to be specific, though he had some vague notion that a summit of regional leaders was in the offing and the US needed to establish some sort of game plan instead of looking impotent and disinterested.Based on carefully selected bits of information supplied to him by us (JIKIT), he ordered two carrier taskforces to move to the Gulf of Thailand to enforce an anticipated UN arms embargo and 'No-Fly Zone'. It would take four days (September 3rd) for Carrier Strike Group Nine (built around the USS Ronald Reagan) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (2,200 souls) to take up a position in the South China Sea close to the Gulf of Thailand. By fortuitous circumstance, 500 Marines and sailors were already deployed to Malaysia on a joint training mission with the Malaysian Marines.The second one, the USS Carl Vinson's Carrier Strike Group One wouldn't arrive until the 9th, six days later. What the US government wanted to know was what the Khanate and Vietnam would do in those long, lonely six days. The Khanate had as many modern, up-to-date combat aircraft on Woody Island as the Reagan could send up. The Vietnamese could add another 48 planes worth worrying about.There was the added complication that Thailand hadn't asked for help yet. His experts (us again) were suggesting that he was about to wake up one morning and find Khanate tanks rolling down the streets of Bangkok, which

Chad sits down with retired Marines major Nick Tazza and Major Dustin Heffel who he served with when they all deployed together as part of Amphibious Squadron ONE and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Both Tazza and Heffel started their career as enlisted Marines before becoming Warrant Officers then Limited Duty Officers. This unique career path can be a great option for enlisted personnel wanting to become commissioned officers. We appreciate them sharing their stories and lessons learned as we reflect on Veteran's Day in 2024. Thank you to all our veterans!(00:57) - Dustin's Story(36:28) - Nick's Story(01:22:08) - Chad, Nick, and Dustin Experiences TogetherNeed Professional Dog Training?  Our team can help : https://www.caninerevolutiondogtraining.com/contact-Board & Train Programs-Private Lessons-Virtual Coaching for dog owners-Custom ProgramsShop the full Canine Revolution Apparel store on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ACanine+Revolution+Apparel&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011Optimize your dog's diet by feeding them a raw diet specifically formulated for your dog and delivered to your doorWe Feed Rawhttps://wefeedraw.sjv.io/c/5125268/1993237/22021 Discount Code : CANINEREVOLUTION for 25% offThe best supplements for your dogs, Made in America! JOINT SUPPORT, MULTI VITAMIN, WEIGHT GAINER, PUPPY FORMULA.K9 Super Supplementshttps://k9-super-supplements.myshopify.com/caninerevolutionDiscount Code : CANINE REVOLUTION for 15% offSupplements to optimize your performanceJockoFuel : Hard Work.  Clean Fuel.  No Excuses.https://www.jockofuel.com Discount Code : CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% offFollow all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/CanineRevolutionVideo versions of podcasts can be found at the Pack Talk Podcast YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@packtalkpodcast/videosAre you a dog trainer or business owner and want Coaching or Consulting?  Virtual coaching for dog trainers and business owners is available.Email : info@caninerevolutiondogtraining.com

Tony Trzeciak is a Philadelphia native, husband and father of four. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2008 to 2012. Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Kilo Company, Tony completed a combat tour in Afghanistan and a humanitarian mission in Haiti with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Sadly due to injuries and medical malpractice Tony was paralyzed, which led to many life-saving surgeries, depression, suicide ideation and drug abuse. Tony has triumphed over those daunting challenges and is using his life experiences to help other veterans and military members in need of help and support. Today, he channels his passion for finance into his roles as an angel investor, entrepreneur, and work on AI projects in finance and sports with chata.ai. As the personification of resilience, personal empowerment and personal well-being, Tony joins Dr. Chris Meek on Next Steps Forward to discuss how he managed to navigate through the worst times and come out on the other side stronger, how his experiences with paralysis changed and reinforced his sense of purpose, his transition from a military mindset to a business mindset and how he evaluates risk as an entrepreneur.

David Pouleris grew up in Richmond Virginia and attended Midlothian High School. His interests during this time included skateboarding, flying, collegiate-style wrestling, hunting, fishing, and being an active member of the volunteer fire department and rescue squad. He attended Virginia Military Institute and graduated in 1998. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve as a Motor Transport Operator until his commissioning in 1999. After The Basic School 2nd Lieutenant Pouleris graduated from communication school and was awarded the Communication Officer MOS. In the 20 years Dave spent in the Marine Corps he served in the following units: 4th Combat Engineer Battalion | 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 2d Force Service Support Group | 2d Force Reconnaissance Company | 2d Marine Special Operations Battalion (now known as 2d Raider Battalion) | Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic | Programs and Resources, Headquarters Marine Corps - Pentagon | Marine Security Cooperation Group | Headquarters, Marine Forces Special Operations Command. While on active-duty Dave was certified as a Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist and a Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I). His personal awards included the Meritorious Service Medal (x2), Navy Commendation Medal (x3), Army Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and numerous unit and campaign awards. Dave's deployed experiences while on active duty include Joint and Multi-National training evolutions both home and abroad, as well as deployments to Kosovo, Kuwait, two tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan. Upon retirement from the Marine Corps in 2018 Dave became the first Director of Programs for The Honor Foundation (THF) campus serving Marine Forces Specials Operations Command in Wilmington North Carolina. In 2021 Dave turned over his duties at The Honor Foundation and was hired as the Vice President of Operations for CloudWyze, an IT services company in Wilmington N.C. In 2022 Dave was presented with a rare opportunity to return to the fire service as a Firefighter / EMT with the North Topsail Beach Fire Department where he still serves part-time. In 2024 Dave was hired as the full-time Operations Manager with PipeView Technologies, a utility cleaning and surveying company in Wilmington N.C.

Finding and fighting against national security threats is a crucial job. In any election cycle, it's even more necessary as political enemies and disinformation can pose serious threats to our democratic process. As a career veteran and defense specialist, Vance Cryer helps spotlight the threats we may face in the intersection between polarization and national defense and how we can overcome them. Vance describes America's external threats, what they stand to gain by a weakened America, and how they are using America's division as a tool to undermine democracy.Vance Cryer was born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1968. To help pay his way through school, Vance worked as a journeyman plumber and also helped his grandfather in a business that prewired new houses for telephone service. During his first semester of school, he joined the Air Force ROTC. He then got a job at the local airport filling airplanes with gas and scraping bugs off windshields, using the cash he earned to pay for flying lessons thereby fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a pilot. By the end of that first semester, he contracted with the Marines to compete for one of two slots in north Texas for Officer Candidate School. Vance's 27-year career with the Marines took him through flight school in Pensacola, Florida; to Top Level School at the National War College in Washington, D.C., where he earned a master's degree in national strategic studies; to four AV-8B squadron tours, including as the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 211. He completed six combat tours in Iraq and served two tours of duty at the Pentagon-Headquarters Marine Corps in the Department of Aviation. In 2013, he was promoted to colonel and commanded the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Pendleton. In 2016, he was handpicked by Secretary Ray Mabus as the Marine Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy.In August 2018, Vance retired from active duty in the Marine Corps and is now serving as a Director for Special Programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC). He serves as the liaison between MFC and Lockheed Martin Aerospace, working on the leading edge of missile and sensor technologies and future capabilities.Thank you to Starts with Us for their collaboration on this series. Starts with Us is an organization committed to overcoming extreme political and cultural division. Check them out at startswith.us.

We reached out to our guest for this week's episode after he testified before Congress and used the opportunity to repeatedly highlight military human performance programs. He was also our first guest to tune in from the Pentagon Briefing Room. Troy Black is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making him the most senior NCO in the entire United States military. We were particularly interested in having him on when we saw that the #2 priority on his strategy document is Holistic Human Performance. SEAC Black assumed his current post as the 5th SEAC on Nov. 3rd, 2023 following his selection and service as the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, he attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in April of 1988 and attended the School of Infantry and Marine Corps Security Force School. Throughout his career, SEAC Black has been assigned numerous duties to include: Machine Gunner, Machine Gun Squad and Section Leader; Weapons Platoon Sergeant and Weapons Platoon Commander; Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Platoon Sergeant and Operations Chief, Series Gunnery Sergeant, DI School Instructor, and RTR Drill Master; First Sergeant, Sergeant Major, 3d Bn, 7th Marines, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He has deployed in support of Operation Just Cause, Operation Sea Soldier, Desert Storm/Desert Shield, and Sea Angel; Operation Iraqi Freedom II (OIF), Operation Bright Star, Operation Iraqi Freedom IV (OIF) ; Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010; WESTPAC 14.2 and Operation Inherent Resolve. SEAC Black has a Bachelor of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies from National American University and graduated from the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy December of 2011.

In this episode Dr. Lyon sits down with Dr. Erik Won, President and Chief Medical Officer of WAVE Neuroscience Biotechnology. Dr. Won shares his journey from being a Navy flight surgeon to leading groundbreaking research in brain health. If you struggle with brain fog, depression, PTSD, or traumatic brain injury, this episode is for you. Learn about innovative treatments that are changing lives and providing hope for those suffering from brain-related conditions. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the future of neuroscience!Dr. Erik Won is President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, Inc; a biotechnology company that has innovated breakthrough technologies called Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) and Synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS). These technologies utilize computational neuroanalytics and brain imaging to customize treatment protocols with the aim of restoring optimal neurological function. These modalities represent a form of precision-guided medicine that has been researched or is currently being used by premier institutions such as US Special Operations Command, Stanford University School of Medicine, Duke University - Human Performance Opti-Lab, University of Southern California (USC) Center for Neurorestoration, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - David Geffen School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, and the Texas A&M Institute for Bioscience and Technology, among others. Erik joined Wave Neuroscience after serving as the Chief Physician and Chief Technology Officer (Health Services) for the Boeing Company. He also served as a US Navy Flight Surgeon for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268, and received the distinction of serving as the ACE Flight Surgeon for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. Dr. Won has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, and presented in numerous academic conferences. He completed his residency at the Harvard OEM combined residency program and was appointed Chief Resident. He received a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health and Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.

For review:1.  Iran UN Mission Threatens "Obliterating War" if IDF Offensive in Lebanon.2. IDF has 2 x Divisions and 1 x Mountain Brigade on Northern Border. These units are back-up by two more Divisions.3. Finland to Procure Border Surveillance Aircraft (2). Finland has selected Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Bombardier Challenger 650 (with sensor package), for its border surveillance jet program. Production will occur out of the SNC integration center in Hagerstown, Maryland.4. Italy signs $535 million deal for the fourth U-212 Near Future Submarine- built by Italian Shipyard Ficantieri. 5. Construction starts on the New Royal Canadian Navy Destroyers- in support of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Project. The project will see the construction of 15 warships to replace the current fleet of Halifax-class frigates. The 15 new vessels will be classified as destroyers. The first ship will not be delivered until the early 2030s.6.  The US Navy is conducting tests to integrate the Lockheed Martin Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), onto the Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. 7. USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in Mediterranean Sea. The Wasp ARG consists of the USS Wasp (LHD-1), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD-21), and the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51). Embarked is the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit consisting of a command element, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), and Combat Logistics Battalion 24.

Join Col. Anthony Krockel on an exhilarating dive into the world of military aviation training at Pensacola's Whiting Field. Get an insider's glimpse into how the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviators are forged in the flames of rigorous training and innovative simulation techniques. Tune in to learn how you can earn the prestigious Wings of Gold!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The prerequisites needed to begin military aviation training and the path to earning Wings of Gold A comprehensive overview of the military aviation training phases Significance and role of advanced simulators and contractor-operated pilot training in enhancing the quality and efficiency of pilot preparation Insights into the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in the challenging environment of military aviation training Introduction of innovative training methods aimed at modernizing the preparation of student aviators   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Training Air Wing Five ICARUS Devices   ABOUT COL. ANTHONY KROCKEL Col. Krockel graduated from UCLA with a BA in International Relations in 1998 and completed flight training in the CH-46E. He deployed several times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and, later, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Middle East. In 2006, he became the Joint Mission Planning System-Expeditionary Project Manager at Naval Air Systems Command and later earned an MS in Project Management.    He transitioned to the MV-22, serving in various roles, including Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Executive Officer, and eventually assumed command of VMM-365, participating in multiple deployments, including humanitarian missions to Haiti and Puerto Rico. He worked as a program analyst at the Pentagon, graduated with distinction from the Inter-American Defense College, and later became the Director for Training, Exercises and Readiness at III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan before commanding Training Air Wing FIVE in 2023.   CONNECT WITH COL. ANTHONY LinkedIn: Anthony Krockel   CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!   SPONSORS Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-9300 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education and military training, partnerships between academic institutions and the armed forces have become increasingly crucial. Penn State has one such partnership with the Marine Corps in the form of a fellowship program. Today we are joined by Lieutenant Colonel Michael ‘Adam' Taylor and Major Sean O'Rourke to discuss Penn State's Marines Corps Logistics Fellowship Program and how it has honed their professional skillsets and helps support their military strategies for agile supply chains.   About Guest(s) Lieutenant Colonel Michael “Adam” Taylor Lieutenant Colonel Taylor attended the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After graduation, he attended Officer's Candidate Course in Quantico, VA and was commissioned to Second Lieutenant in March 2005. Lieutenant Colonel Taylor's education includes: Officer Candidate School, The Basic School, Ground Supply Officer's Course, Combined Logistics Captains Career Course, Air Force Command and Staff College, Logistics Support to Sensitive Activities, U.S. Navy Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape School, Finnish Defence Forces Civil Military Cooperation Course, Theater Special Operations Command Course, Recruiter Management Course, and the UNC LogTech Advanced course.  Most recently, from June 2021 to June 2023, LtCol Taylor served as the Commanding Officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 2 in Camp Lejeune, NC. During his tenure, his command participated in cold-weather exercises in Norway, Sweden, Bridgeport Ca, and deployed to Quantico, VA to set up a sustainment camp and provide all logistical support for 5,000 Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban rule in 2021. After relinquishing command in June 2023, LtCol Taylor reported to Pennsylvania State University as a Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellow to pursue a Master in Science in Supply Chain Management. Major Sean O'Rourke Major Sean O'Rourke is a Logistics Officer from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota.  Over his 15 years of active service, he has served in command and staff positions in all elements of the MAGTF, including two combat deployments to Helmand Province Afghanistan and a sea tour in the Pacific.  His previous Fleet Marine Force units include 1st Battalion, 8th Marines; the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit; 3d Maintenance Battalion; and Marine Aircraft Group 26; serving as a Company Commander and Group Executive Officer. His logistics billets include Maintenance Management Officer, Motor Transport Officer, S-4A, S-4, and Intermediate Maintenance Company Commander.  In the Supporting Establishment, he served as a Faculty Advisor, Academics Officer, and Company Commander at Logistics Operations School and Officer Candidates School. He is currently attending Penn State as a Marine Corps Logistics Fellow.

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Paul Merida and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time commanding one of the ‘Crown Jewels' of the Marine Corps, a Marine Expeditionary Unit. His insights provide useful lessons about how to manage disparate organizations over distance and differences.Leaders are sometimes thrown into positions where they have the training, but the sudden onset of responsibility hits them unexpectedly. Colonel Merida speaks to his initial leadership baptism when he was called off leave after initial infantry officer training and thrown into Embassy reinforcement operations in Libya with a short-called-up unit itself. The lessons of setting the tone and creating a climate of discipline are useful to people thrown into a leadership position without due warning. While everyone fashions themselves as the next great General or titan of industry, sometimes, perhaps more often than we want to think about, there exist those leaders who, through a misunderstanding of the environment, create a toxic environment that makes it hard to lead in. Understanding how to lead in this environment, and create a safe operational space for their subordinates. Managing and leading are different aspects of command in the Marine Corps. Colonel Merida addresses the difficulties of planning versus executing a plan, the different qualities a person in a leadership position needs to have, and the various intangibles a unit needs versus the bulletized tangibles. The ability to run massive, personnel and distance-based, organizations is probably the most unique aspect Colonel Merida brings to the Moments in Leadership podcast. Having the ability to harness different units, personnel, ships, and operations within a cohesive structure is part of building a climate, focusing on the basics, and creating a culture of learning. Colonel Merida overall provides a nuanced, unfiltered, and non-flinching look at leadership, followership, and teaching that have culminated in an illustrious career. Thank you for supporting the project (below) Please consider supporting this project on Supercast: Moments In Leadership Supercast  Want to support the project AND look cool at the gym or when you take your blouse off for a working party? Grab a cool tee shirt here from Mission Essential Gear, where every order supports this project AND donates back to Patrol Base Abbate Relevant Resources & Other Mentioned Episodes:LtGen David Bellon and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz – A Command Team Briefing to Alpha Company TBS 2022 (themiloffice.com) Moments in Leadership - David G. Bellon, LtGen, USMC (themiloffice.com)Moments in Leadership - Major General Dale Alford, USMC (themiloffice.com)MajGen Dale Alford: "I Was a Student in AWS, Got Pulled Out, and Sent to Combat" - A Follow-up to Episode 14 (themiloffice.com)What is Moments in Leadership?Moments in Leadership is a podcast where you will hear firsthand about the careers of senior military leaders as they share their unique and individual experiences. Moments in Leadership will immerse you in real-life stories where you will learn about the challenging situations these accomplished leaders faced and discover the lessons they learned early in their careers that were the most influential in developing their overall leadership style.  Conceptualized by a group of friends who served together as young officers in the early to mid-1990s sitting around a firepit telling funny leadership stories, Moments in Leadership is designed to provide some relatable context to the formal leadership training leaders of all ranks and services receive throughout their military careers through the power of storytelling. Why Should You Support this project? I realize all of the leaders who listen to the episodes are at different levels of life, and my goal is to be able to have this project remain free and available to anyone who wants it and your donations help go towards that. Your donations go towards offsetting my costs of producing high-quality episodes. Additionally, since this is a part-time hobby project for me, I'm forced to outsource a good deal of work to others to maintain a regular publishing schedule. Your donations help offset these costs as well.  Check out my Supercast site and see if any level is a good fit for helping:  Connect with Us:Visit the Moments in Leadership website: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Twitter: Email us: themiloffice@gmail.com Other Podcasts Interviews with David B. ArmstrongScuttlebutt Podcast EP 38Former Action Guys Podcast EP 161 Former Action Guys Podcast EP 141 Former Action Guys Podcast EP 60 Former Action Guys Podcast EP 54  About the Host:David B. Armstrong, CFA, is President and Co-Founder of Monument Wealth Management, an independent wealth management firm he started in 2008 in Alexandria, Va. David received his BA from the University of South Carolina in Government & International Relations and his MBA at the University of South Carolina's Moore School of Business in International Finance. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant through the Navy ROTC program and served on Active Duty in the Marine Corps from 1990-1997 as an Artillery Officer and then received a secondary MOS as a Tank Officer. He re-entered the Selected Marine Corps Reserves in 2003 and served in several billets across the Artillery, Tank, and Light Armored Reconnaissance communities. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in late 2018.

Sailors and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit come together as a Blue-Greem team to exercise amphibious operations.

As a seasoned Marine and former scout sniper school instructor, Caylen Wojcik joined us on the podcast to lay bare the trials and triumphs of his military journey. We traverse the storied corridors of our military experiences, reflecting on the pivotal roles of mentorship and the impactful life lessons that service so generously offers. Caylen cracks open the door to his past, shedding light on his personal decision to step into the shoes of a sniper, and detailing the varied roles he undertook during his service.Our conversation takes a mathematical turn as we dissect the intricate role of numbers and calculations in the military, before plunging into the riveting nexus of psychology and leadership. We touch upon the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program and the Tactical Decision Games, adeptly designed to decode human mannerisms. Moreover, the chat spotlights Caylen's experience in training for the Marine Expeditionary Unit, his deployment, and the valuable insights he harvested from his tenure at the School of Infantry. As we discuss the significance of a guiding 'North Star' in life, Caylen and I highlight the importance of aligning personal aspirations with societal expectations as a catalyst for personal growth. We shift gears to talk about the hurdles that military personnel encounter while transitioning into civilian life, and stress the necessity of robust support systems. Wrapping up on an uplifting note, we celebrate the success of the Modern Day Sniper podcast, and its profound impact on veterans who are navigating their way towards a new purpose.Follow Caylen and the Modern Day Sniper/Rifleman on the links below:Caylen InstagramModern Day Sniper InstagramModern Day Rifleman WebsiteModern Day Sniper WebsitePodcast Contact Thad - VictoriousVeteranProject@Gmail.comThanks for listening!

Scott Campbell is a retired Marine infantry officer that served with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd ANGLICO, and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. This clip starts with the dumbest thing he's seen a Marine do before moving into a discussion about millennials in combat.Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com

In this episode, our guest discussed the state of Marine Corps entry level, career progression, and skills enhancement training, hosted by Traver Mayfield. This episode was recorded on May 3, 2023. Major Sanford enlisted into the Marine Corps in 2002 and commissioned in 2008. He deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and received other assignments both CONUS and OCONUS prior to his selection on the Commandant's Professional Intermediate-Level Education Board to pursue his master's degree in education in 2018. Following his graduation from Arizona State University in 2020, he received his current assignment as Officer in Charge, Train the Trainer School (now Center for Learning and Faculty Development), Training Command. The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation • http://www.npsfoundation.org. For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you!

In this episode, our guest discussed the state of Marine Corps entry level, career progression, and skills enhancement training, hosted by Traver Mayfield. This episode was recorded on May 3, 2023. Major Sanford enlisted into the Marine Corps in 2002 and commissioned in 2008. He deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and received other assignments both CONUS and OCONUS prior to his selection on the Commandant's Professional Intermediate-Level Education Board to pursue his master's degree in education in 2018. Following his graduation from Arizona State University in 2020, he received his current assignment as Officer in Charge, Train the Trainer School (now Center for Learning and Faculty Development), Training Command. The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation • http://www.npsfoundation.org. For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you!

Its good to have friends that connect you with amazing people. My friend Kelly Cardenes connected me to Buddy in early march. The level of Brillance he has is amazing. On this episode we talked about taking calculated risks on yourself. Starting the business. Have the right partner in your corner and much more. Edward (buddy) Rushing is a retired veteran of the Navy. He is a real estate investor and helps other military and former military build a life they love . He recently wrote a book on the how too as well. Edward “Buddy” Rushing was born in Galveston, Texas. He graduated high school in 2000 and received his commission from the United States Naval Academy in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He was commissioned as a Marine Officer and deployed to Afghanistan three times and Southeast Asia on a Marine Expeditionary Unit while stationed overseas in Okinawa. He then graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a Masters in Information Technology Management. In his final duty station at the Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters he began to help his Marine friends buy rental properties in Memphis, and it launched a business called White Feather that has now spread across the country. White Feather's mission is to help military members and their families create Financial Freedom and it does that by educating and empowering them to invest in Real Estate. In his Real Estate career, Buddy has purchased and sold hundreds of single family properties, apartment complexes, vacation homes, investment RVs, and even dry lots of land in Florida. He has personally invested in nearly $250,000,000 worth of Real Estate deals as both a primary investor, General Partner, and Limited Partner. His Real Estate Investment Accelerator has trained over 300 students, who have created businesses and built Real Estate portfolios all over the country. As of 2023 there are only 500 members of White Feather, but this small group has purchased just under $1,000,000,000 worth of rental Real Estate collectively. White Feather continues to grow in both members and opportunities, but the commitment to each member remains until that person is Financially Free, no matter how long it takes. Buddy is married to a gorgeous woman named Kimberly, who has helped him build White Feather every step of the way, from driving nails into a roof on a blistering August day in Twentynine Palms, to sleeping in the closet of an investment property she was painting so she could finish the painting before the tenants moved in the next day. They have two precocious children who are too young to realize they are going to grow up rooting for the Chargers and buying investment properties in their spare time. He now runs White Feather out of a renovated Tuff Shed in his backyard in California www.whitefeatherinvestments.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-feather-investments/FB: https://www.facebook.com/whitefeatherinvestments?mibextid=ZbWKwL

In Episode 2 Henry shares his experiences during his second deployment as part of a MEU, a Marine Expeditionary Unit. His stories on his exploits at various ports of call are NSFW and hilarious! The episode ends with Henry suffering setbacks as his personal life starts to unravel from PTS associated with the suicide of two of his close friends. 

Hello warrior next door listeners - please join us for our next series featuring Sergeant Henry Friedenberger III; a Marine Corps veteran of the Gulf War. We follow Henry as he joins the Marine Corps shortly after 9/11, gets deployed in a Marine Expeditionary Unit and finds his calling in life. However, it all comes unraveled as PTSD begins taking a toll on his friends, his marriage and his life. Its a fresh story of redemption that is still underway as Henry put his life back together after writing a book called "10 rules to succeed like a Marine". Please join us for this incredible story!

This edition features stories on Afghan Air Force taking on more of the air missions in Afghanistan, Afghan National Army Garrison compound construction site in Farah Province, Air Force Medical Technician teaching combat life saving skills to Afghan National Police, and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit accomplishments. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

Live coverage of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena / Unidentified Aerial Phenomena / UFOs / UAPs with Senator Kirstin Gillibrand as Chair. Under the umbrella of The Senate Armed Services Committee, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, Director of the Pentagon's UFO program AARO (All Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify on what they have discovered on the UFO phenomenon and may possibly discuss historical crash retrieval programs of UFOs / UAPs dating back to Roswell and more.Joining us for live commentary:Attorney Sean Munger. Sean is an attorney practicing law in Massachusetts and a Suffolk University Law School graduate. Munger also served as an intelligence analyst with the United States Marine Corps, and served with its Warfighting Laboratory and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He can be reached at sean@thedebrief.org.Daniel Miller is an actor based out of Los Angeles. A lover of all things space and science, his curiosity has now led him to the UAP topic where as a political junkie, he focuses on the movement and efforts within the US Government and scientific community#ufoキャッチャー #uap #thegoodtroubleshow Thanks to @findjamski on Twitter for the cool UFO graphic!The Good Trouble Show:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodTroubleShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoodTroubleShowInstagram: @goodtroubleshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtroubleshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Trouble-Show-With-Matt-Ford-106009712211646

This week's Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran, Aaron Rodriguez. Aaron was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 during the Invasion of Iraq in March of 2003. While convoying supplies near the city of Nasiriyah his unit was ambushed with heavy enemy fire. Shortly after the ambush took place, they realized Marine, Sgt. Fernando Padilla-Ramirez was missing and had been captured. Aaron speaks about his frustration with their commander deciding not to go recover Sgt. Padilla and the toll it took on his unit. Eventually, Sgt. Padilla's remains were recovered by 2/2 Fox company, part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit at the time. This interview is powerful, as Aaron is an intelligent speaker who really delivers his memories with detail and emotion making you feel for him and his unit during the time Sgt. Padilla was captured, as well as numerous other moments in this interview. As we always say, the courage it takes to sit in the chair with Urban Valor as a military veteran, whether it be a combat veteran or not, or whether the veteran is a Marine, Army,  Air Force, Navy, or another branch of the Military. As a combat veteran, this Marine experienced much there is to experience in the military. His story is a true testament to the courage and strength of the military. We're honored to hear Aaron Rodriguez's story and learn more about his experience in Iraq. We share his story to raise awareness about the effects of combat, the decisions and hardships military members face while serving, and also to detail more information about the Invasion of Iraq, War on Terror, and the sacrifices of the military who served during these time, as well as other wars and time periods. Please share and donate to help us continue to provide military veterans with the resources they need to share their stories and help others learn about the military.Our website, UrbanValor.com is under construction, with our hopes to launch during the new year. Our goal is to begin traveling or funding travel for Veterans to enjoy a Los Angeles vacation on us, and share their stories with them and their loved ones. When we begin accepting donations, 100% of donations will go to Veterans and/or highly researched and reviewed Veteran charities, with 100% financial tracking available on our website. We will make an announcement once our website is live and we're prepared to accept donations for Veterans in need! In the meantime, the best way to support out Veteran interviewees is to watch our videos, listen to the Urban Valor podcast, and engage with our videos and posts across social media.Many of the Veterans we interview check in on their videos and the comments, so please show your love and support, ask questions, or just give thanks under our videos! And Please SUBSCRIBE so you NEVER miss an episode of Urban Valor! We put out new episodes every week!

In this episode, René Banglesdorf is joined by Steve Carroll, the Vice President of Operations with DevReady, a company that supplies contract software developers to a wide variety of cliental. Steve discusses working in the Marine Corps Presidential Helicopter and Test squadron during the terrorist attacks on September 11, the importance of supporting veterans after active duty, how to be a strong yet compassionate leader, and his extensive career journey. Follow Us for More: https://theaviationcollective.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwl7iw3cPNZhi1ndZSQ8Sg https://www.linkedin.com/company/76090082/admin/ https://www.instagram.com/the.aviation.collective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviationcollective https://www.facebook.com/theaviationcollective More About Steve: Steve is currently a Vice President of Operations with DevReady, a company that supplies contract software developers to a wide variety of cliental. Prior to joining DevReady he held rolls at Wells Fargo and Honeywell in strategic initiatives and operation management. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and holds a degree in Operations and Project Management from Southern New Hampshire University. He joined the Marine Corps following high school and served 16 years in rotary wing aviation, retiring in September of 2015. During his time in the Marine Corps he spent 9 years assigned to HMX-1, the Presidential Helicopter and Test squadron, where he supported Presidents Bush and Obama. He was in the Marine Corps during the terrorist attacks of September 11th, involved in multiple diplomatic events, the testing of directed counter measures and numerous other forms of Presidential travel. In the Fleet Marine Corps, he deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He held a variety of billets including a flight line mechanic, enlisted aircrew, production manager, quality inspector and manager, and NATOPS evaluator for the VH-60N.

Dr. Erik Won joins Kristin to talk about Personalized Braincare™ and its impact on our mental health!Dr. Erik Won is President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, Inc; a biotechnology company that has innovated breakthrough technologies called Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) and Synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS). These precision technologies utilize computational neuroanalytics and brain imaging to customize treatment protocols with the aim of restoring optimal neurological function. Erik joined Wave Neuroscience after serving as the Chief Physician and Chief Technology Officer (Health Services) for the Boeing Company. He also served as a US Navy Flight Surgeon for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268, and received the distinction of serving as the ACE (Aviation Combat Element) Flight Surgeon for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. Dr. Won has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, and presented in numerous academic conferences. He completed his residency at the Harvard OEM combined residency program and was appointed Chief Resident. He received a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health and Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.www.waveneuro.com

Retired Marine Corps General Anthony Zinni joins the show to share the lessons he learned from over four decades of public service. He provides leadership insights and stories that range from his experiences in the jungles of Vietnam to the headquarters of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and years of working in the private sector. Anthony Zinni is a retired Marine Corps 4-star General. He joined the Marine Corps' Platoon Leader Class program in 1961 and was commissioned an infantry second lieutenant in 1965 upon graduation from Villanova University. He held numerous command and staff assignments that included platoon, company, battalion, regimental, Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Marine Expeditionary Force command. His staff assignments included service in operations, training, special operations, counter-terrorism, and manpower billets. He has been a tactics and operations instructor at several Marine Corps schools and was selected as a fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group. General Zinni's joint assignments included command of a joint task force and a unified command. He has also had several joint and combined staff billets at task force and unified command levels.His military service has taken him to over 70 countries and includes deployments to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Western Pacific, Northern Europe, and Korea. He has also served tours of duty in Okinawa and Germany. His operational experiences included two tours in Vietnam, where he was severely wounded; emergency relief and security operations in the Philippines; Operation Provide Comfort in Turkey and northern Iraq; Operation Provide Hope in the former Soviet Union; Operations Restore Hope, Continue Hope, and United Shield in Somalia; Operations Resolute Response and Noble Response in Kenya; Operations Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Desert Viper, Desert Spring, Southern Watch, and Maritime Intercept Operations in Iraq and the Persian Gulf; and Operation Infinite Reach against terrorist targets in the Central Region. He was involved in the planning and execution of Operation Proven Force and Operation Patriot Defender during the Gulf War and noncombatant evacuation operations in Liberia, Zaire, Sierra Leone, and Eritrea.He has attended numerous military schools and courses including the Army Special Warfare School, the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the National War College.General Zinni has held academic positions that include the Stanley Chair in Ethics at the Virginia Military Institute; the Nimitz Chair at the University of California-Berkeley; the Hofheimer Chair at the Joint Forces Staff College; the Weissberg Chair at Beloit College; the Harriman Professor of Government Chair and membership on the Reves Center for International Studies at the College of William and Mary; membership on the board of Villanova University's Center for Responsible Leadership and Governance; and selection as a Carter O. Lowance Fellow in Law and Public Policy at the William and Mary Law School. He has also lectured at numerous colleges and universities in the US and abroad.General Zinni retired from the military in 2000 after commanding the US Central Command.

Since he was a little boy, Evan Bath knew he wanted to be a Marine. Sadly, that dream was only realized for one year. On July 30, 2020, Evan was one of eight Marines. A sailor from the Battalion Landing Team 1/4 of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit who drowned as their assault amphibious vehicle sunk near California's San Clemente Island coast during a training exercise ahead of deployment. The Marine Corps released its investigation into the training accident that led to their deaths. The 1,743-page report cites numerous failures, from maintenance to leadership to not following policies and procedures.The losses started months before their deaths. The investigation determined the 34-year-old vehicle that the troops used had several maintenance problems. As a result, when the vehicles were given to the platoon as the unit was assigned to the 15th MEU, most of them were “in horrible condition,” not fit for operations, and needed repair. We talked to his mother, Aleta Bath- One of Aleta's most essential questions was why procedures were not being followed and why there was such a rush to do a waterborne exercise for which the troops were not properly trained. She tells us about the lack of proper accountability and how the USMC tried to pin it on the lowest ranking man.

Josh Johnson is the Founder of Freedom Sailing. Josh Johnson is a combat veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps with 3rd battalion 6th Marines and deployed to Afghanistan with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. After his time in service, Josh moved to Wilmington, NC to find work. Shortly after moving, he found a group of friends willing to show him how to sail. Once he proved that he was capable, he was invited to be a crew member on a 19 ft. lightning class sailboat with a local fleet during their regattas. Throughout the years, Josh has had the privilege of sailing on many larger sailboats and raced in many regattas. He has even sailed 650 miles across the Caribbean Sea on a 48 ft. catamaran for fun. “I had been unknowingly dealing with the side effects of PTSD for many years. For me, sailing has been a great therapeutic outlet where I get the camaraderie and teamwork aspects I craved from being a part of the Marines. When I'm sailing, I forget about everything except my task on the boat, my teammates, and getting the boat to go as fast as we can with nothing but the wind in the sails.” - Josh Johnson Freedom Sailing website:  http://freedomsailing.org/ (http://freedomsailing.org/)   Josh's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-johnson101/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-johnson101/)   Freedom Sailing Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Freedomsail4vets (https://www.facebook.com/Freedomsail4vets)

For anyone paying attention to current events, the #information domain has been front and center. In this #BruteCast, our guests will describe what the Marine Corps is doing about it. We're very excited to welcome the commanding officers of two different Marine Expeditionary Force Information Groups (MIGs). Col Brian Russell, commanding officer of II MIG, and Col Lester Gerber, commanding officer of III MIG, will discuss what their organizations are doing in the information space; their commonalities; and the unique approaches each is taking in its respective area of operations. Colonel Ray Gerber is the Commanding Officer of III MEF Information Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa Japan. A career intelligence officer, Col Gerber previously commanded Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Region 2 (Near East & South Asia). He has served as an intelligence officer at the battalion, regimental, and Marine Expeditionary Unit level in combat operations ashore in Iraq and Afghanistan, in direct support to ODYSSEY DAWN in Libya, as well as to other contingencies. His previous assignment was providing direct intelligence support to the Commandant of the Marine Corps after graduation from the Marine Corps War College. Colonel Brian Russell is the Commanding Officer of II MEF Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC. A career artillery officer, Colonel Russell previously commanded 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and completed combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In his previous assignment he served as the J5 of Joint Task Force ARES and as the Fires and Effects Director of USCYBERCOM following graduation from the College of Information and Cyberspace top level school program. He is a member of the Marine Corps Gazette editorial panel and a frequent contributor with his last article, The Five OIE Truths, published in the April 2021 edition. You can follow Colonel Russell on Twitter @OIECol. Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

#TeamKrulak is proud to present one of the crown jewels of both our Krulak Scholars program and Non-Resident Fellow outreach. Capt Casey Lamar, USMC, and Dr. Leah Windsor first started collaborating on a research project while Capt Lamar attended Expeditionary Warfare School in AY20-21. That project went from a research paper to a presentation that has been highlighted in academic conferences, most recently at the 2022 U.S. Strategic Command Deterrence and Academic Alliance Conference. We were excited to learn more about their work in this #BruteCast! Capt Lamar and Dr. Windsor examined the style and substance of linguistic similarity between the U.S. and host countries for troops. They looked at the relationship between troop drawdowns, base closures, and significant policy shifts alongside stylistic (syntactic/semantic) similarity. Cold War: dissimilarity. Post-Cold War (1990-2010): similarity. Post-post-Cold War (2011-present): massive dissimilarity. They also modeled the content similarity of language between the U.S. and other countries in the world. The goal of this research is to use this data to help explain countries' alignment with the U.S., and the ebbs and flows of closeness and differences regarding the presence of U.S. troops. Dr. Leah Windsor is an Associate Professor in the Department of English (Applied Linguistics) and the Institute for Intelligent Systems at The University of Memphis where she directs the Languages Across Cultures lab. She is PI on an NSF grant studying multimodal communication. Her book with Dr. Kerry F. Crawford, The PhD Parenthood Trap, is available with Georgetown University Press. She serves on the Editorial Board of International Studies Quarterly and International Studies Perspectives. She is also a 2020-2021 Non-Resident Fellow for the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare at Marine Corps University. Captain Casey LaMar is an Intelligence Officer currently serving with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He graduated from George Washington University, where he studied International Affairs and Arabic. He was previously published in the Journal of International Negotiation and Small Wars Journal. When not writing, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their two Australian Shepherds in Southern California. The slides from this presentation are available as an attachment on the episode page hosted on our website here: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic/customObject/viewCustomObject/5f323f055e40 Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

Estate Check-Up - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth feat. Jeff Junior Have you reviewed your estate planning documents lately? If not, it's time to get a checkup. Planning an estate takes time and effort. Even if you think it's in order, something could have changed since then — like kids moving back home after college or getting married (or divorced). On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about what life changes mean it's time to look at updating your will or trust. Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth TrajanWealth.com Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT THE FOUNDER & CEO Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Retirement Withdrawal Strategies - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth feat. Jeff Junior  Retirement is closer than you think. It's never too early to start thinking about retirement planning. On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about retirement distribution strategies to help make your money last. Leave those funds alone until you're ready to use them--and then take full advantage of compound interest over time. Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth TrajanWealth.com Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT THE FOUNDER & CEO Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Are You A Bad Investor? Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth feat. Jeff Junior Some of us might be unlucky, sure, but let's be honest: there are some folks who are just bad investors. Whether you've been investing for years or are just getting started, we're here to help you figure out if that's true (and what to do about it). In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about mistakes people make when trying to DIY their investments. Do any of these 5 signs apply to you? Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth TrajanWealth.com Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT THE FOUNDER & CEO Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Forecast for the rest of 2021 - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior #JeffJunior #Wealth #Money The U.S. economy is full speed ahead! In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff Junior and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about the general economic outlook now that we're over halfway through 2021. Jeff is optimistic about stock market performance and low unemployment, despite inflation concerns and the delta variant. TrajanWealth.com Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT THE FOUNDER & CEO Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Biggest Misconceptions about Financial Advisors - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior There are plenty of misconceptions about financial planning that prevent people from ever considering it as an option. On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff Junior and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about myths that often go unquestioned. Like working with a financial advisor is only for rich people, right? Wrong. Financial Planning offers many benefits that you might not know about. Watch and learn more at TrajanWealth.com Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Trial and Error: What you learned about money in your 20's - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior, Jeff, and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about past money mistakes and what they learned. What are the biggest money mistakes people make when they are young? What advice does Jeff have for young people? Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Bonds for Beginners - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about a subject a lot of people are asking about... What are bonds? How do bonds work? Are bonds a good investment? What are the different types of bonds? Can you lose money investing in bonds? Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Inflation Blues - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries discuss the current inflation issues our country is finding itself in. What causes inflation? Is inflation good or bad? Is the current inflation spike really temporary? What can happen if inflation gets too high? What should we consider when it comes to retirement and inflation? How should you invest during inflation right now? Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Pretty sure is not a retirement income plan - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior, Jeff, and co-host Rusty Humphries discuss things you should know before retirement. · What are the basic steps of creating a retirement plan? Other than being pretty sure about the size of your Social Security check? When should you start looking at creating a retirement income plan? What are key questions to ask yourself? http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Navigating Today's Real Estate Market - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about buying a home in this very hot real estate market. Is there any way to tell if we are in a housing bubble? Is now the best time to sell? What are the basics that a first time homebuyer should consider? Should I use a part of my 401k to buy a home? Buying a new home can be complicated, and there are many criteria to consider when saving for your retirement! If you need help or don't have the time to plan your retirement alone, reach out to a Trajan Wealth fiduciary advisor. We have the knowledge and experience to help. Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

What is the F.I.R.E. Movement? - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior On this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries discuss a question that is sweeping the internet, What Is Financial Independence, Retire Early (F.I.R.E.)? Is working two or three jobs good for your lifestyle and health? With advanced in medicine, what should you think about when retiring early? What lessons can be learned from the F.I.R.E. movement? Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Why Do You Want a Covert Roth? - Build Your Wealth With Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries discuss a very creative way to save for your retirement. What is a Covert Roth? How Do You Qualify? How can Trajan Wealth help? Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Pay For College or Your Retirement? Build Your Wealth With Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries discuss the high cost of both college and retirement, and what you should focus on first. What should you focus on first, and why? Should we give away college for free? What is an unqualified account? Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Dogecoin and Crypto Currencies: Build Your Wealth With Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior On this episode of Build Your Wealth With Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior, Jeff, and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about the sudden interest in Crypto Currencies. Should You Buy Crypto Currencies? Why are Crypto Currencies so popular now? What are the risks in buying Crypto Currencies? http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

How to Retire When You're Self-Employed: Build Your Wealth With Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about retiring when you're self-employed. There are many factors you must take into consideration saving for retirement, and being self-employed means even more criteria to plan for. Can you retire when you're self-employed? How can you prioritize your retirement ​​​​​​when running your own business? What are the consequences of postponing retirement saving? How much money do you really need to retire? Being a small business owner is complicated, and there are a lot of criteria to consider when saving for your retirement! If you need help or don't have the time to plan your retirement alone, reach out to a Trajan Wealth fiduciary advisor. We have the knowledge and experience to help. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Don't DIY Your Investing - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk about the rise of "do it yourself" investing. Investing for yourself with apps such as Robinhood has grown in popularity over the past year in the pandemic. But this investment path might not be sustainable in the long term! How should you start out investing? What is the best plan to make? What is the biggest problem when you "DIY" your investments? How can you use market history to determine how you invest now? Wanting to be involved in your investments is natural. If you are inclined to "do it yourself", talk to your financial advisor. You may be able to come up with a plan that works for your interests and pays off in the long term! http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Brokers vs. Fiduciaries: Build Your Wealth With Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries talk brokers vs. fiduciaries. There are many benefits to working with a fiduciary, and you may be familiar with them already. However, there is more to picking an advisor, from noting sneaky extra fees to finding out if they have gone bankrupt in the past! What is the difference between a broker and a fiduciary? How has the financial business changed because of fiduciaries? How is the way a fiduciary makes money different? How do you know if someone is a broker or fiduciary? What does it mean to be "Dually registered" Trajan Wealth is not only comprised of fiduciary advisors, but also has teams of marketers, client service members, portfolio managers, and more who support your financial journey. Plus, we now offer estate planning to help plan for the legacy of your assets! Our team approach is unique and effective in planning all aspects of your future. http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

Giving Back - Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth featuring Jeff Junior #TrajanWealth #Money #JeffJunior In this episode of Build Your Wealth with Trajan Wealth, Jeff and co-host Rusty Humphries are broadcasting from St. Mary's Food Bank, and discuss the importance of giving back. Plus: Why volunteering is important to team building. Why giving back to the community is something Jeff Junior and Trajan Wealth does http://www.TrajanWealth.com http://www.TrajanEstate.com ABOUT Jeff Junior Jeff Junior has spent over two decades in the financial services profession helping individuals and couples in or nearing retirement better understand and prepare for the challenges associated with the ever-changing financial landscape. He holds his Series 65 and Life & Health licenses and has a proven track record of helping clients successfully align assets with objectives to leverage and manage investment portfolios that will weather market fluctuations. A well-known speaker in the greater Phoenix area and an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Jeff frequently hosts public educational workshops in the community on a variety of financial and retirement topics. His high degree of knowledge and training has earned him numerous noteworthy awards, including membership in the Circle of Honor Society. Additionally, he has been quoted in articles published by The Boston Globe, CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and countless others. Jeff grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin. His father owned a 10 lane bowling alley and his mother was a nurse. They instilled a strong pursuit of doing things correctly, working hard, and a passion to care for others. Jeff became a “devil dog” of the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in a Marine Expeditionary Unit.  He obtained his degree in 1997 from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, and immediately entered the financial services and insurance sector. Jeff has served corporations large and small in roles such as financial advisor, vice president, senior partner, and now president and owner of Trajan Wealth. He met his wife Brenda while stationed in Camp Lejeune N.C., who is also a veteran. While Jeff decided to pursue the financial sector, Brenda became a nurse practitioner. She then joined the ranks of Trajan Wealth as the Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Their son, Conner, is an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and their daughter, Bree, is going to WP Carey School of Business. Jeff continues to pursue his core values and serves his clients and employees with the utmost service and respect. https://trajanwealth.com/ Get more tips and get social with us! https://linktr.ee/trajanwealth *Advisory services offered through Trajan Wealth L.L.C., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fiduciary advisor not dually licensed as a securities broker and not able to sell securities for a commission.

About This Episode: Major General, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired Founder/CEO, Mission Critical Leadership Solutions Gregg served in the Marine Corps for nearly 37 years, with his last assignment being Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia. During his distinguished career, Gregg commanded at the Squadron, Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Wing (Forward) levels, and completed multiple assignments on The Joint Staff and Headquarters Marine Corps staff to include a tour as Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources and a posting as the Director, Strategic Planning and Policy, U.S. Pacific Command. As a Naval Aviator he has flown over 4,500 hours in helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft and fixed-wing airplanes. Over the course of his career, he deployed 10 times, the last four of those deployments came after 9/11 and all four were to the Middle East. Gregg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University, a Master of Science degree in Management from Troy University, a Master of Science degree in Military Studies from Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia and a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College, National Defense University, Washington, DC. Since retiring from the Marine Corps Gregg has worked for a publicly traded company as well as a privately owned company. He currently leads a leadership building firm that consults business owners, top executives, and entrepreneurs to help them succeed in the highly competitive world of business. Gregg and his wife reside in Tampa, Florida. Find out more about Gregg at: LinkedIn Gregg can be reached at 813.422.1242 or gsturdevant@MissionCriticalLS.com" Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: jeremyryanslate.com/799 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books.  http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Today we have a US Navy combat Veteran of 3 wars with 22 years of service to the United States Navy and his wife Melinda as our honored guests. He is a proud Mustang LDO with submarine, Surface Ship and Naval Special Warfare leadership experience. Melinda has been self-employed since 2006 and is the co-owner if Navy Paddles and makes her own way in business, looking forward to digging in. Kyle Nyseth served on several different ships that include the USS Norfolk where he was in enemy territory off the coast of Bosnia, the USS Parche where he participated in three top secret missions in the Berean Sea and received the Presidential Unit Citation. During that duty station there were NASA scientists on board studying the sailor's behavior in a closed and isolated environment for the upcoming Mars Mission and was honored to fly the Jolly Roger. Then 9-11 happened and he took the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit to Iraq on the USS Duluth. At his next duty station he served as Chief Engineer for Special Boat Team 12 and deployed with a MK-V (Mark 5 patrol boat) squadron to the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. In 2007 Kyle was one of the commissioning officers at Riverine Squadron 3 in Yorktown Virginia. There he took “Blue Water” sailors and trained them in the Marine School of Infantry to be warfighters. They performed boots on the ground force protection on the Euphrates River from the Syrian border to Baghdad. Kyle finished his career at Special Boat Team 12 as Chief Engineering Officer in San Diego, CA. Upon retiring from the US Navy in 2012, Kyle Nyseth followed his entrepreneurial drive by starting NavyPaddles.com. The paddle has become an icon of teamwork that stretches across all branches of the military, fire and police. This business provides unique and customized handmade memorabilia wooden products to military, fire and police to serve as a way of "Honoring their Achievements and Remembering Milestones". It is truly a "Craft of Honor" that allows Kyle to stay connected to the military community that was his family for so long and to continue to serve others that are sacrificing so much. Reach out! https://www.facebook.com/navypaddles/ https://www.instagram.com/navypaddles/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/navy-paddles-843212173/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylenyseth/ https://twitter.com/NavyPaddles From Stevens Desk:  Grab the pre-release of our book here “Unleash Your Humble Alpha” The Last Goal Setting Course You Will Ever Need - Transform Promises to Routines, Routines to Habits, and Habits into the Accountability System You Crave and make your DREAMS your new BASELINE. HIT SQUAD SWAG here!