Podcast appearances and mentions of mark forester

In our first of two Memorial Day Podcasts in 2024 our own Johnny Owens interviews another Johnnie...Johnnie Yellock II. If you begin this pod at 2:55pm and 33 seconds you can also observe the National Moment of Silence at the designated time of 3PM local. Within the pod Johnnie tells his story of injury and survival as an Air Force Combat Commander. He memorializes fallen service members Danny Sanchez, Mark Forester, Forrest Sibley, and Mark Weber. Johnnie's website: https://johnnieyellock.com/ Opportunities to give mentioned by Johnnie: https://specialops.org/ https://foldsofhonor.org/ https://www.combatcontrolfoundation.org/

Coach Bob Lovell and Southern Indiana Sports Production's Dave Sockell joins to recap the Washington Semi-State, where Bethesda Christian advanced to state with a 63-38 win over Barr Reeve. Kurt Darling calls in to recap Brownstown Central over Parke Heritage 66-56. The voice of the South Bend Cubs Brendan King joins live from Chicago Cubs Spring Training in Arizona. WMUN's Mark Forester calls in to recap South Bend St. Joseph's 44-41 triple overtime win over Delta. Pat Boylan with the Pacers Radio Network calls in to recap Indiana's 121-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a Brendan King scoreboard update, Coach delves into more conversations with coaches and media about sectionals. Coach starts the hour off talking to Greg Rakestraw of ISC Sports Network. Rakestraw covered Cathedral's 48-43 win over Warren Central. Dave Sockel of Southern Indiana Sports Productions joins the show to talk about the Scottsburg Sectionals. He had the Silver Creek 57, Madison 51 game, and Scottsburg's 70-4o win over Corydon Central. Tim Adams, Coach of the Park Tudor Panthers joins the show to recap his team's 68-34 win over Covenant Christian. Mark Forester had the Sectional 24 matchups. He covered Yorktown's 64-53 win over Hamilton Heights. John Montgomery of WNDI joins Coach to talk about Sullivan's 50-47 win over Linton. Chris Norton of WITZ calls the show to talk about Jasper's 43-35 win over Evansville Central. Tony Donahue joins the show to recap the University 60-50 win over Sheridon. Aaron Hogg of Washington High School joins the show to talk about his team's 63-50 win over Purdue Poly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this 13th anniversary of the death of my brother, SrA Mark Forester, I have the opportunity to talk with Kenny Alicea who was the Senior Weapons Sergeant for his Army Special Forces team (ODA 7212) where Mark was attached. Kenny contacted me a few weeks ago and told me he was on that final […]

The Mark Forester Foundation's annual golf tournament will be held Friday August 11, 2023 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Muscle Shoals, AL. In this episode, I chat with Doug Cole and Jay Stubbs who are long time participants and supporters. We talk about the course, the value of the entry fee, prizes, experiences and why they […]

Dan Skidmore (@danskidmore11) is the Director of Specialized Training at GORUCK. He's back on PTC as to talk initially about the upcoming Mark Forester JAG 28 Memorial Birthday Walk/Ruck. This is our annual event honoring my brother Mark Forester who was KIA 2010, where we walk 28 continuous miles. Dan will be joining us for […] The post Ep 104 | Dan Skidmore, aka Cadre DS – Getting Ready for the JAG 28 Birthday Walk appeared first on .

Good day for the Indianapolis Indians! Howard Kellman, voice of the Indians, joins Indiana Sports Talk to review their 9-2 comeback win against the St. Paul Saints. Mark Foerster of the IHSAA Champions Network and WMUN gives details from the Ball State football's Spring Game, updates on the quarterbacks' battle so far, and a look into what to expect from the transfer portal. Greg Rakestraw, voice of the Indy Eleven, shares insights into the beginning of the Indy Eleven season and his prediction of better performances to come with the new lineup of the roster. Greg and Coach also talk about the upcoming NFL Draft and who could be the next quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. FOX's Adam Alexander finishes off the hour with Coach with conversation on NASCAR and who will be favorites for the lineup based on the qualifications poll from April 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Sprayberry and Troy Bye join me to talk about the upcoming JAG 28 Birthday Walk on May 20, 2023. Chris (@https://www.instagram.com/sprayberry_77/) has done the walk every year since we started in 2011. Troy's (@https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/) first time was last year. After learning the hard way, he can't wait to do it again while being more […] The post Ep 103 | Tips and Thoughts on the Mark Forester JAG 28 Birthday Walk/Ruck appeared first on .

EP 44 brings back a guest from one of the earliest OTP episodes. Thad Forester is from Haleyville, AL and he and his family created the Mark Forester foundation to honor his brother who was KIA in Afghanistan. EP 5 of the podcast goes into great detail of Mark's story. Thad and Troy have been friends for years and this episode highlights that friendship. Thad and Troy catch up on life in North Alabama, which features Thad turning the tables and asking several questions of Troy. Troy talks about the various jobs he had in high school, his biggest regrets of early life, songs he despises and, he also talks to Thad about the second degree burn he suffered late last year. Episode concludes with Thad's strong performance in Name that Tune. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 03:15 Thad Intro 08:00 Candy Bomber episode 11:35 Episode 44 16:00 F3 Nation 28:41 Southwest Airlines 37:54 Good Samaritan on Green Mountain 41:52 256 today story 47:27 2nd Degree Burn 01:01:40 Name That Tune 01:08:00 Songs Despise 01:13:25 High School regrets 01:19:13 High School jobs 01:30:25 Thad & Furniture Plant 01:36:58 MFF Update 01:39:46 Closing Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC Website: https://ourtownpodcast.net Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z Audio available on all platforms. Just search for "Our Town Podcast"

Today, September 29, 2022, mark's 12 years since my little brother, Mark Forester's death in Afghanistan. Mark's close friend and roommate, Doug Cole (@dcoleii), spends some time telling us what life was like living with Mark and watching him transform from a narrow-shouldered, pudgy, college student to a solid, chiseled man. No matter how serious […] The post Ep 096 | Special: Doug Cole on the Impact of Mark Forester appeared first on .

Today, September 29, 2022, mark's 12 years since my little brother, Mark Forester's death in Afghanistan. Mark's close friend and roommate, Doug Cole (@dcoleii), spends some time telling us what life was like living with Mark and watching him transform from a narrow-shouldered, pudgy, college student to a solid, chiseled man. No matter how serious […] The post Ep 096 | Special: Doug Cole on the Impact of Mark Forester appeared first on .

Thad Forester's brother, Mark, was killed in Afghanistan while in the 2nd day of a full-scale operation. He received the Silver Star and Purple Heart to name a just a couple of honors he received for his courageous actions before being KIA on 29 September 2010. Thad and his family started the Mark Forester Foundation to provide scholarships to students who attend Hayleville High School in Haleyville, AL, where the Foresters were born and raised. Thad walks us through their growing up years, time at the University of Alabama where he and Mark lived together, his brother enlisting in the Air Force, Mark being killed in action, and then Thad discusses his "Patriot the Core" podcast and his book "My Brother in Arms". Here is an excerpt from the About section of the website www.markaforester.com As a young man of 20 years old, Mark Forester was outraged by the events of 9/11 and knew then it was his calling to fight terrorism. He received his college degree, and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in June 2007. Despite everyone telling him to go in as an officer, he wanted to enlist because he wanted to start from the bottom up and he knew his chances of getting better deployment opportunities would be increased as an enlisted airman. He wanted the toughest job the military could offer, and Air Force Combat Controller was what he was looking for. He was deployed to one of the most coveted areas by Combat Controllers in May 2010, FOB Cobra (Tinsley). He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for his heroic actions while engaged in ground combat against the enemy on 6 August 2010. Mark was fatally wounded during combat on 29 September 2010. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his actions during that fateful battle, and the Purple Heart for paying the ultimate price for freedom. He was killed in action alongside one of his Special Forces teammates. JAG 28, which was his call sign and the only name many pilots knew him by, was immediately retired after his death. Most of his teammates/leaders who spoke at his funeral and memorial services ended their speeches with “Roll Tide” because they knew what a big Alabama fan he was. - adapted from the www.markaforester.com website.

Mark Forester of the Foresters comes on the show to talk with Arthur and Darien about his life as a travelling gospel musician. 

Mark Forester of the Foresters comes on the show to talk with Arthur and Darien about his life as a travelling gospel musician.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You do not wander into an Air Force recruiter's office and suddenly find yourself out at Firebase Cobra. You have to want it, and you have to work extremely hard to get there. Mark Forester sought the path he was on, and it was truly the path less traveled." Those are the comments a commanding officer said about Mark Forester, who was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2010. Today, we meet Mark through his brother Thad and a book he wrote called "My Brother in Arms," on this episode of PICK UP THE SIX podcast.

Sept 29, 2020 is the 10th anniversary of Mark Forester's death in Afghanistan. The picture in this post is Mark's body being taken from the C-17 at Dover AFB for the Dignified Transfer. My guest is General Robert Armfield who was Mark's group commander in 2010. Armfield was also at Dover when Mark's body arrived, […] The post Ep 076 – Special: Brig. Gen. Gwyn Armfield | Behind the scenes of our Next-of-Kin notifications appeared first on .

Sept 29, 2020 is the 10th anniversary of Mark Forester’s death in Afghanistan. The picture in this post is Mark’s body being taken from the C-17 at Dover AFB for the Dignified Transfer. My guest is General Robert Armfield who was Mark’s group commander in 2010. Armfield was also at Dover when Mark’s body arrived, […] The post Ep 076 – Special: Brig. Gen. Gwyn Armfield | Behind the scenes of our Next-of-Kin notifications appeared first on .

On this 9th anniversary of the death of Mark Forester, I talk with our dad and sister. Obviously this is more of a personal episode where we talk about Mark at various stages in life and Dad and Terri's relationship with him. You may not know it by pictures or only knowing Mark as an […] The post Ep 067 – Special: Mark Forester – Hammerhead appeared first on .

On this 9th anniversary of the death of Mark Forester, I talk with our dad and sister. Obviously this is more of a personal episode where we talk about Mark at various stages in life and Dad and Terri’s relationship with him. You may not know it by pictures or only knowing Mark as an […] The post Ep 067 – Special: Mark Forester – Hammerhead appeared first on .

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“Because God wants me to kill bad people.” Mark Forester said that as if it were as normal as anything. He said it many times when asked why he chose to join the fight against terrorism. He never meant it as a flippant or cavalier statement, but one of fortitude and calling. Friends and family knew that once he made up his mind, he couldn’t be convinced otherwise. As a United States Air Force Combat Controller (CCT), Forester’s conviction made him a determined warrior. He was the “new guy” during the first mission of his first deployment to Afghanistan in May 2010. Everyone’s typically concerned about that new guy wondering if he’ll perform under pressure or make a mistake. Trust is a valuable commodity during combat and Forester hadn’t yet the opportunity to earn that trust. In Dalton Fury’s book, Kill Bin Laden, he refers to another CCT in this way: “Most important in this business was his willingness to risk everything for his fellow man, an unhealthy but common trait among Air Force combat controllers.”2 His team approached a village when Taliban forces opened fire on them and another team separated from them. Several were pinned down. Mark’s helmet cam captures much of the action. He can be heard coaching the friendly Afghan forces to fire their weapons. Directing them in true, combat control fashion. Seeking a better visual on the situation, Forester exposed himself to enemy fire. He gathered the correct information and called in a perfect fire mission saving those that were pinned down. His first taste of combat gave him experience, a chance to shake off any first-time jitters, and most importantly, he earned the trust of his fellow combatants. He’d come to Afghanistan to serve his country and kill the bad guys. It wasn’t a bad start. The Foresters are patriots. They’re not only passionate about their country, but also faith, family, and Alabama football. No doubt, “Roll Tide” is an oft-heard expression in their house. Mark grew up with three brothers and one sister in Haleyville, Alabama. As the smallest and youngest of his siblings, he had to work hard for equal playing time. He developed a certain tenacity and hard-headedness that gave him a lifelong trait of determination. Anything he set out to learn, he worked his best to master it. The Forester’s worship in the Mormon faith and Mark was no different. The church encourages young men to spend two years in the mission field before college. He volunteered, and the church sent him to Oakland, California. They paired him with other like-minded young men and they spent six days a week sharing their faith. He returned from his mission, tired and worn, but ready for the next stage of his life. He entered the University of Alabama seeking a finance degree and began working out in preparation to join the military—an interest he’d had since high school. He especially wanted to serve in special forces capacity such the Green Berets or Navy SEALS. When terrorists attacked his country on 9/11, his decision was made. His older brother Joseph served in the Air Force and introduced him to some other members of that branch. They told him about the combat controller’s role in combat and Mark was sold. The average Air Force recruit entering basic training is an eighteen to nineteen-year-old high school graduate. They’re seeking to serve their country, learn a valuable skill, and test themselves. Forester was a twenty-six-year-old college graduate who could have chosen officer candidate school. However, he’d set his mind on the toughest training the Air Force offered combat control and the right to wear the scarlet beret. He had grown several inches in height after high school and bulked his body up for the challenge. ---- Finish listening to this powerful story on the podcast...

Since The Mark Forester Foundation's annual race and 28-mile birthday walk is May 19, I wanted to have family friend and race director Lauren Tinker on the show.  Lauren shares why she wants to lead the races each year and what Mark Forester means to her.  She and her family dedicate countless hours throughout the […] The post Ep 056 – Lauren Tinker | Price of Freedom Race: Behind the Scenes appeared first on .

Since The Mark Forester Foundation’s annual race and 28-mile birthday walk is May 19, I wanted to have family friend and race director Lauren Tinker on the show.  Lauren shares why she wants to lead the races each year and what Mark Forester means to her.  She and her family dedicate countless hours throughout the […] The post Ep 056 – Lauren Tinker | Price of Freedom Race: Behind the Scenes appeared first on .

Today is six years since Mark Forester was killed by a terrorist in Afghanistan.  This episode is just two brothers talking about the notification of Mark's death, the Angel Flight, the Patriot Guard Riders, near death experiences, and life since.  We also reminiscence about our little brother and why he was the warrior he became. […] The post Episode 011 – SPECIAL: Joseph Forester on 6th Anniversary of Mark Forester's death appeared first on .

Today is six years since Mark Forester was killed by a terrorist in Afghanistan.  This episode is just two brothers talking about the notification of Mark’s death, the Angel Flight, the Patriot Guard Riders, near death experiences, and life since.  We also reminiscence about our little brother and why he was the warrior he became. […] The post Episode 011 – SPECIAL: Joseph Forester on 6th Anniversary of Mark Forester’s death appeared first on .