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Seventeen-year-old Linda Singh was homeless and working at a pretzel stand in a suburban Baltimore mall when she met a National Guard recruiter. That conversation led to a 38-year Army career, culminating in her role as the first female and African American Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with MG (Ret.) Singh to discuss how she overcame a number of obstacles in her youth, including sexual assault, to become the leader she is, the lessons and highlights of her Army career, and to learn a thing or two about Maryland in the process.   Guest: MG (Ret.) Linda Singh, PhD, U.S. Army National Guard, AUSA Senior Fellow   Has a member of the Army positively changed your life? Now is your chance to thank them publicly with a shoutout via our Hooah Hotline and have it possibly appear on an upcoming episode of AUSA's Army Matters podcast!   AUSA's Army Matters podcast can also be heard on Wreaths Across America Radio on Monday at 8 pm Eastern. You can find Wreaths Across America Radio on the iHeart Radio app, the Audacy app, and the TuneIn app. Search the word Wreath.    Donate: If you are interested in supporting AUSA's educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit www.ausa.org/donate. Feedback: How are we doing? Email us at podcast@ausa.org. Disclaimer: AUSA's Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.

The incoming Trump Administration 2.0 is starting to take shape. And as expected, it's a Democrat's worst nightmare. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner with white nationalist views, to be his deputy chief of staff. He also officially announced his picks for ‘border czar,' EPA director and U.N. ambassador, all of them in line with his repeated promise to appoint loyalists that will help him bend the government to his whims. Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent for Vox and author of the book “The Reactionary Spirit,” explains what Trump's picks mean for the continual functioning of our democracy.And in headlines: President Biden's lead adviser for international climate policy shared strong words about Trump at an annual U.N. climate change conference, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made their first joint appearance since the election at a Veterans Day event, and abolitionist Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of one-star Brigadier General in the Maryland National Guard.Show Notes:Check out Zac's reporting – www.vox.com/authors/zack-beauchampSubscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

In a powerful tribute this Veterans Day, Maryland officially recognized Harriet Tubman for her remarkable contributions during the Civil War, commissioning her as a Brigadier General in the Maryland National Guard this past Monday. The momentous occasion highlights Tubman not only as a leader of the Underground Railroad but a courageous operative for the Union. Born Araminta Ross, Tubman's journey from enslavement to freedom fighter is legendary. After escaping to Philadelphia, she returned to the Eastern Shore multiple times to rescue family and friends. During the war, she served as a nurse, scout, and leader, notably orchestrating a mission that liberated over 700 enslaved individuals along the Combahee River. At the commissioning ceremony near her birthplace, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore praised Tubman as a pioneer of the phrase "leave no one behind," emphasizing her unwavering commitment to freedom and justice. Despite her longstanding contributions, Tubman was only recognized as a veteran. This posthumous promotion corrects this oversight, celebrating a woman who has inspired generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a historic figure's promotion in the Maryland National Guard.

This week, we have a special show about how people interact with wildlife and other animals. Our first story looks at what happens when urban and suburban deer populations get out of hand. Some cities and towns opt for bow hunting or bring in sharpshooters. But one community went another way: sterilizing female deer. Plus, a new book looks animals that can be classified as post-natural - those living things that have been intentionally altered by people, through domestication, selective breeding and genetic engineering. We have news about a bill passed by the Pennsylvania Senate that would let energy companies bypass state agencies when securing a permit to build. Critics say the move would violate federal and state laws. The Maryland National Guard dropped plans to fly fighter jets just 100 feet above the ground in an area known as the Pennsylvania Wilds.

A 31 Member Maryland Commission offers a number of suggestions to close the 3-Billion-dollar budget deficit for transportation. One of those suggestions is extra registration fees for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Torrey discusses how this will impact EV sales and what moves will come next.  The 175th Wing in Maryland is facing challenges as officials work to retire the A-10 Aircraft that serve in the Maryland National Guard. We spoke with Former Guard Commander, Brig. Gen. Edward Jones on this topic.  We reflect on the efforts to address juvenile crime in Baltimore City.

Beaver County residents protested Shell's ethane cracker because of recent air pollution violations. Meanwhile, officials met with residents in East Palestine, Ohio, to discuss the results of health surveys taken after the train derailment and fires there. But many people affected are still wondering where to get help for their symptoms.  And we talk with a Penn State researcher about a UN treaty that could end global plastic pollution, maybe. Plus, climate activists are looking to change the way investment firms do business. News about wildfire smoke, hurricane season, and the proposal by the Maryland National Guard to fly fighter jets just 100 feet off the ground in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Flagwix specializes in providing the best Maryland flag you can own at any time. The flag of Maryland is a historical symbol representing the journey towards unification of the state. During the Civil War, pro-South Marylanders opted for red and white, colors associated with the Crossland family. However, after the war, a new flag was designed to symbolize the unity of the citizens of Maryland. The Maryland flag consists of the colors of Calvert and Crossland alternating in quadrants. The flag was first recognized in 1888 when it was used by the Maryland National Guard troops, and then officially adopted by the Fifth Regiment the following year. In 1904, the national flag was raised to symbolize unity and reconciliation. The Maryland flag, still proud today, represents the state's rich history and unyielding strength. This flag serves as a symbol of the nation, honoring the original ideals and at the same time evoking the difficult efforts to maintain the country's unity. It represents victory over challenges and restoring loyalty. The Maryland flag acts as a banner of harmony and unity, bringing all the inhabitants of the area together. Visit https://flagwix.com/collections/browser-by-country/united-states/maryland-flag/ to own a quality Maryland flag now.

Katie joined West Point inspired by the service of her father and her grandfathers. Katie had a strong work ethic and a structured and disciplined childhood. She participated in athletics and was academically challenged in highschool. Katie was prepared for the tangible rigors of West Point, but initially struggled to build a community to sustain her at the Academy. Katie learned to build and invest in the people around her while at West Point and it has paid great dividends ever since. Katie continues to build teams and to serve her community. From serving as a Quartermaster in Germany supporting the Warfighter in Afghanistan and Iraq, to serving in the Maryland National Guard in support of soldiers deploying abroad, to serving as an Oncology Nurse at John Hopkins. This is her story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

High School students from around the state of Maryland participated in the 6th annual Crab Bowl at McDaniel College. The Maryland National Guard Sponsored the game and contributed to the special uniform design.

In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers want the National Guard Inspector General to investigate bias in the Maryland National Guard.

Captain Julius Blattner is an attorney currently activated with the Maryland National Guard's Judge Advocate General detail. He's served two combat zone tours and opened 2 law practices. He's an authority on the Law of Armed Conflict. This includes war, defensive military actions, Police Actions, the War on Terrorism, and domestic military deployments. Capt. Blattner discussed the United Nations, NATO & other international defensive alliances, FEMA, and his experience overseas and internally. Blattner was an onsite decision maker on use of force instructions in Washington, DC, on and during the aftermath of January 6th, 2021. In the shadow of the conflict in Ukraine, the timing of this show is extremely melancholic.

In mid-August, Western Ville CF 1892 began its inaugural season as a men's semi-pro soccer team in Frederick County. The coach and owner of the team is Joel Ramirez, who graduated from Tuscarora High School in 2016 and serves in the Maryland National Guard. On this week's episode of the Final Score podcast, Ramirez talks with host Greg Swatek about what inspired him to start the team, how he attracted players, his own background in soccer and passion for the sport and how much work and cost is involved in starting a semi-pro team from scratch. He also talks about how the organization plans to expand with indoor soccer during the winter months. Prior to that, News-Post sports writer John Cannon joins Greg for their weekly look around the county sports scene. With the regular season winding down in high school football, they preview this week's big matchups between Linganore and Frederick and Middletown and Brunswick. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Google Play

For this edition of the Sosh Podcast, MAJ Sam Wilkins and MAJ Kyle Atwell interview Doug Livermore from No One Left Behind (NOLB), a nonprofit dedicated to assisting wartime interpreters who have worked for the United States during the Global War on Terror. They talked about NOLB's efforts in recent years to help these interpreters gain Special Immigrant Visas, the hurdles they've had to overcome, and the humanitarian crisis that has followed the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.   This interview was recorded on August 24th, 2021, two days prior to the terrorist attack that struck Hamid Karzai International Airport and killed over 170 people, to include 13 US Service Members.    Doug Livermore is a board member of No One Left Behind (NOLB), the Director of Special Programs for the Department of the Navy, a Special Forces officer in the Maryland National Guard, and a fellow of West Point's Modern War Institute. For more information on NOLB you can visit their website, https://nooneleft.org/.   MAJ Samuel Wilkins is an Instructor of International Affairs at the US Military Academy, West Point. His research interests include American foreign policy in Africa, limited military interventions, and the Cold War.   MAJ Kyle Atwell is an Instructor of International Affairs at the US Military Academy, West Point, and the founder and Co-Director of the Irregular Warfare Initiative where he also hosts the Irregular Warfare Podcast. His research interests include military strategy, irregular and partnered warfare, alliance dynamics, and military effectiveness.   The views expressed on this podcast belong to those of the speakers and should not be seen as reflective of the official positions of the US Military Academy, the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or any government entity.

On July 20, 1963, D. John Markey, who owned and operated a shoe and hat store at 9 North Market Street in Frederick, and who was a brigadier general in the Maryland National Guard, committed suicide at his Talbot County home. He was born October 7, 1882, in Frederick. On July 20, 1972, The Articles of Incorporation were signed creating The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation. On July 20, 1973, retired Associate Judge of The Maryland Court of Appeals Edward S. Delaplaine, and a well-known local historian who wrote biographies of Francis Scott Key and Thomas Johnson (maryland's First Governor, married Helen M. Stickell, widow of R. Dean Stickell.   Today in 1881, Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull surrendered to federal troops. He'd been a fugitive since "Custer's Last Stand" at Little Big Horn. Today in 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for an unprecedented fourth term at Democratic convention. Today in 1944, a clique of German officers attempted to kill Adolph Hitler. Colonel Klaus von Stauffenberg left a briefcase concealing a bomb at Hitler's feet during a meeting. The bomb killed 4 people, but a table shielded Hitler. The conspirators, believing Hitler was dead, tried to take over. But by midnight, they and von Stauffenberg had been shot. Today in 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. With Michael Collins in control of orbiting the Apollo 11, Armstrong and Aldrin descended to the surface in the lunar module "Eagle," where they spent over 21 hours. Armstrong stepped onto the moon first, and said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Later, he admitted that he'd goofed. He had meant to say, "One small step for a man…" The moonwalk was the culmination of a national goal, set by President Kennedy, to land an American on the moon before the decade's end. Today in 1984, "Miss America" Vanessa Williams was asked by pageant officials to resign because of nude photographs of her that were published in "Penthouse" magazine without her consent. She turned in her crown three days later. The organization finally apologized in 2015. Today in 1993, Deputy White House counsel Vince Foster committed suicide. He was a former partner of Hillary Clinton at Rose Law Firm. Documents about Whitewater were then taken from his office and turned over to Clinton's lawyers. Today in 1994, O.J. Simpson put up a $500,000 reward for the capture of his wife's "real killer." Simpson's legal advisers activated a toll-free number for leads. They got nooch. Today in 1997, seven people were arrested after New York City police found scores of deaf Mexicans kept in slave-like conditions and forced to peddle trinkets for the smugglers who had brought them to the U.S. Today in 2000, a federal grand jury indicted two former Utah Olympic officials for their alleged roles in paying one million dollars in cash and gifts to help bring the 2002 games to Salt Lake City. Today in 2006, during an appearance on "The Tonight Show", Colin Farrell was confronted by phone sex worker Dessarae Bradford, who had been stalking him. He later got a restraining order against her, but over the years…the stalking behavior has continued. Today in 2012, 12 people were killed and 70 were injured when James Holmes opened fire at a showing of the “Dark Knight” in Aurora, Colorado. His trial began on April 27, 2015 and on July 16th of this year he was convicted of twenty-four counts of first-degree murder, 140 counts of attempted first-degree murder, and one count of possessing explosives. Today in 2015, the hacker group known as the Impact Team announced that they'd hacked the cheating dating site Ashley Madison…and cheaters everywhere wet themselves. Today in 2018, director James Gunn was fired as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" by Disney after past offensive tweets surface. While Disney resisted protests from a number of their stars, Gunn was ultimately re-hired. Today in 2020, the world heard the news that a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) was able to trigger immune response and antibodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farai Chideya talks with Our Body Politic legal analyst Tiffany Jeffers and Slate's health and race reporter Julia Craven on a Sippin' the Political Tea roundtable focused on new Supreme Court rulings. Retired Major General Linda Singh of the Maryland National Guard shares her experience handling sexual assault cases in the military, and why she wants to hold the institution's leaders accountable. Military Times bureau chief Meghann Myers explains why the military is having trouble tackling another pressing issue: extremism within its ranks. And Farai talks with fellow journalist Geraldine Moriba about what constitutes extremism, and how it manifests in the false “Lost Cause” narrative about the Confederacy.EPISODE RUNDOWN00:49 On Sippin' the Political Tea, legal analyst Tiffany Jeffers and journalist Julia Craven discuss the latest SCOTUS decisions18:40 Retired Major General Linda Singh on holding military leaders accountable for addressing sexual assault30:46 Military Times reporter Meghann Myers on the military's efforts to tackle extremism within its ranks39:37 Journalist Geraldine Moriba on confronting false narratives about the Confederacy and Confederate monuments

With over 30 years of leadership, consulting, and systems integration experience, having served in various senior executive level positions, Dr. Linda Singh offers a blend of public and private sector experience that spans health, defense, state, and local government. As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC providing leadership and strategic advisory services for a variety of clients. Dr. Singh is transitioning from the Interim Executive Director and CEO of TEDCO focused on investing and helping to grow early stage technology and life sciences companies to fuel economic development and growth. Prior to that she served as a Major General in the Maryland National Guard, dedicating more than 38 years of service. As the Adjutant General and a Cabinet Secretary she was responsible for the Maryland Military Department. As part of her military role she worked with senior level officials at ministerial and ambassador levels in Estonia and Bosnia developing country strategies under the Department of Defense State Partnership Program. Dr. Singh retired from Accenture in 2016, she was a Managing Director in the Health and Public Service North America Operating Unit where she served for 21 years.

With over 30 years of leadership, consulting, and systems integration experience, having served in various senior executive level positions, Dr. Linda Singh offers a blend of public and private sector experience that spans health, defense, state, and local government. As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC providing leadership and strategic advisory services for a variety of clients. Dr. Singh is transitioning from the Interim Executive Director and CEO of TEDCO focused on investing and helping to grow early stage technology and life sciences companies to fuel economic development and growth. Prior to that she served as a Major General in the Maryland National Guard, dedicating more than 38 years of service. As the Adjutant General and a Cabinet Secretary she was responsible for the Maryland Military Department. As part of her military role she worked with senior level officials at ministerial and ambassador levels in Estonia and Bosnia developing country strategies under the Department of Defense State Partnership Program. Dr. Singh retired from Accenture in 2016, she was a Managing Director in the Health and Public Service North America Operating Unit where she served for 21 years.

Five Nuggets of Wisdom Ken Rupert pt 1Ken Rupert is the founder of the “Financial Black Belt” financial management system, an author, of the book   and a speaker, producer and Master Christian Life Coach who helps his clients achieve financial stability. Ken is the author of several books on strategic planning and spiritual development. And links to those are down in the show notes. I urge you to check them out as they will give you a lot of great tips and insight into things we will talk about today Ken has a degree in Business Administration and Management and has over 30 years of experience in corporate America. His many years of working as a strategic analyst has positioned him to help others overcome the stresses of life and the pressure of financial problems. Ken is a Maryland native, a US Army and Maryland National Guard veteran and a devoted, loving husband and father. If you missed any of other prior interviews, you can get a whole lot of information on your financial well-being and how to improve your overall financial fitness by going back to our archives and listening to the fabulous tips Ken has provided in the past. Just go the search bar and type in “Ken Rupert” and all of his interview episodes will pop right up. Help me welcome to the program, our good friend, Ken Rupert! Ken, thank you for taking the time to come back on the program today! For those that may not have heard our prior interviews, the last interview as about a year ago and we have many new listeners since then, tell us in your own words, “Who is Ken Rupert?” Before we get into the five nuggets of wisdom that I want to ask you about, how did you get started in the “Black Belt Financial System” that you’ve perfected? These are definitely trying times right now. I remember you talking about how someone has to take steps to prepare for unprecedented times on our prior interviews. Has that type of preparation helped you in the day and time we find ourselves now? I remember last time, you shared how each family needs to have three major accounts. A checking account, a savings account and a separate emergency account. Can you briefly go over that information again for our listeners? I believe some people will be able to better relate to what you were talking about now than they could before. 3 major accounts: Checking worth 1.5 times your expenses Savings worth 1.5 times the VALUE of your monthly expenses (not a cash flow account – use it as a buffer). Emergency Account equal to your annual gross income! This will allow you to actually go about 24 months to withstand any financial impact (layoff, etc.). Because you will cut expenses, of course? Let’s talk about these “Five Nuggets of Wisdom” that you are sharing and teaching your clients. What is Nugget #1? You cannot produce gold without digging below the surface. The explanation is obvious – but how does that apply to people and their finances today? They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second-best time is today. I believe the services you offer will benefit someone – even though it may not help them today…I believe everything we have seen happen has convinced people to take some type of action for the future. CONTACT INFORMATION:Email: Financialblackbelt@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.financialblackbelt.us/ (www.Financialblackbelt.us)Ken’s Books on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3qpDjpJ (“God, I Was Wondering” book on Amazon)https://amzn.to/35IyOi5 (“Empathy” Book on Amazon )https://amzn.to/3snGobr (Simple Wealth Building Strategies – on Amazon)https://amzn.to/3ql2iKO (Financial Self Defense – on Amazon ) Support this podcast

First, House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn joins Jake to preview House Democrats' plan to impeach President Trump for the second time. Then, Jake presses Republican Sen. Pat Toomey about what responsibility his party bears for the attack on the Capitol. Next, Jake asks Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan why the Pentagon delayed his efforts to mobilize the Maryland National Guard to send to Washington. Then, Jake talks to Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on if the House and Senate should proceed with impeaching President Trump in his last days in office. Finally, Jake closes with a message for Republican leaders who supported President Trump's efforts to overturn the election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In episode #45, Chris interviews Colonel Rose Forrest, Staff Judge Advocate of the Maryland National Guard and the first runner up for Ms. Veteran America 2020.Find out how she accomplished so much, what her motivation was, and what she learned about herself in the process.With only 14% of females making up the US Armed Services, it was very interesting to learn what that experience was like for Rose. *A special thanks to our sponsor. Don Pablo only roasts beans in small batches to ensure a better cup of coffee. Try it, and if you don't love it, they'll give you a full refund. (No questions asked) Check out Don Pablo Coffee ,Available at DonPabloCoffee.com or on Amazon (Click here) https://amzn.to/3jEDYAV "Coffee has never tasted this good!"*Try their NEW Bourbon Infused Specialty Coffee. https://amzn.to/2FOBmRQ

Marlin Jenkins, NLC Maryland 2016 Fellow, a member of the Maryland National Guard, has been activated to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. As a Lieutenant Colonel, he is a senior logistics officer in charge of acquiring and distributing PPE to Soldiers conducting COVID-19 screening sites and distributing meals throughout Maryland. When not on military duty, as the community liaison to Delegate Wanika Fisher, Esq (D-47B) he is volunteering to distribute supplies to his neighbors in Hyattsville, MD. Great episode. Check it out.

Rev Amor Woolsey serves as the Brigade Chaplain for the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade of the Maryland National Guard, in addition to serving the local church as a senior pastor. In this episode, Chaplain Woolsey discusses her experience as a woman in a male dominated career field. She talks boots on the ground ministry, how Jesus is made real in world of nones and dones, and how military chaplaincy extends the work of the local church in this particular setting.

To show appreciation to the nurses, health care workers, and essential employees in Maryland that we are thankful, the national guard is doing a Fly Over Friday (may 8th) , we talked to captain Ben about the Jets, flight patterns,  and more.

Financial Strategies During COVID-19 Ken Rupert pt 1  (https://kcrpodcast.com/captivate-podcast/episode-452-financial-black-belt-ken-rupert-pt-1/ken-rupert/) Ken Rupert is the founder of the “Financial Black Belt” financial management system, an author, of the book   and a speaker, producer and Master Christian Life Coach who helps his clients achieve financial stability. Ken is the author of several books on strategic planning and spiritual development. And links to those are down in the show notes. I urge you to check them out as they will give you a lot of great tips and insight into things we will talk about today Ken has a degree in Business Administration and Management and has over 30 years of experience in corporate America. His many years of working as a strategic analyst has positioned him to help others overcome the stresses of life and the pressure of financial problems. Ken is a Maryland native, a US Army and Maryland National Guard veteran and a devoted, loving husband and father. If you missed any of other prior interviews, you can get a whole lot of information on your financial well being and how to improve your overall financial fitness by going back to our archives and listening to the fabulous tips Ken has provided in the past. Go to the episodes page, click the link that says “All Episodes” and then, in the search bar, type Ken Rupert. You are looking for Episodes 526, 527, 528, 555, and 556. Today, Ken is going to share with us some tips on surviving this Corona Virus financially. At the time of this recording, almost the entire planet is in some sort of shut down, isolation, etc. Businesses are closed. People are fearful. Many have no source of income. In some nations, like the United States, the government is sending out a little help financially. But, should you spend it, save it, invest it? A little of each? To answer questions like that and provide some other great information, help me welcome back to the program, our good friend, Ken Rupert! Ken, thank you for coming back on the program. Could any of these financial crashes and financial calamity that happened, have been foreseen? What things should we have done, looking back? What should we do now CONTACT INFORMATION:Website: “Empathy” Book on Amazon (https://amzn.to/2TV85qn)

Today's Story: Maryland Guard helping with Strategic National Stockpile push.

I got to interview Ken Rupert. Ken is an author, an educator, a strategist, and someone who lives by the principles and strategies he teaches in his Financial Self-Defense Training course. He is a 2nd Degree Financial Black Belt and the founder and CEO of the Financial Black Belt Academy. He is the father of a special needs child and a caregiver for his father, who has Alzheimer's, and his mother, who is a cancer survivor. Ken holds a BA in Management from Hood College and is currently working as a Senior Network Engineer for a regional telecommunications company. He is a United States Army and Maryland National Guard veteran. When he is not studying the stock market, developing a new investment strategy, or researching his next investment, he enjoys practicing HapKiDo, playing golf, and going to the shooting range. We spoke about his journey to now, what he's been through, his "why", his special needs child, how that's changed his life, what the Financial Black Belt System is, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Nova Zora Digital. See what Nova Zora Digital can do for your business with digital marketing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On April 12, 2015, Freddie Carlos Gray, Jr., a 25-year-old black man, was arrested by the Baltimore Police Department for possessing what the police alleged was an illegal knife under Baltimore law. While being transported in a police van, Gray fell into a coma and was taken to a trauma center. Gray died on April 19, 2015; his death was ascribed to injuries to his spinal cord On April 21, 2015, pending an investigation of the incident, six Baltimore police officers were suspended with pay. The circumstances of the injuries were initially unclear; eyewitness accounts suggested that the officers involved used unnecessary force against Gray during the arrest—a claim denied by all officers involved. Commissioner Anthony W. Batts reported that, contrary to department policy,[6] the officers did not secure him inside the van while driving to the police station; this policy had been put into effect six days prior to Gray's arrest, following review of other transport-related injuries sustained during police custody in the city, and elsewhere in the country during the preceding years. The medical investigation found that Gray had sustained the injuries while in transport. The medical examiner's office concluded that Gray's death could not be ruled an accident, and was instead a homicide, because officers failed to follow safety procedures "through acts of omission." On May 1, 2015, the Baltimore City State's Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, announced her office had filed charges against six police officers after the medical examiner's report ruled Gray's death a homicide. The prosecutors stated that they had probable cause to file criminal charges against the six police officers who were believed to be involved in his death. The officer driving the van was charged with second-degree "depraved-heart" murder for his indifference to the considerable risk that Gray might be killed, and others were charged with crimes ranging from manslaughter to illegal arrest. On May 21, a grand jury indicted the officers on most of the original charges filed by Mosby with the exception of the charges of illegal imprisonment and false arrest, and added charges of reckless endangerment to all the officers involved. Gray's hospitalization and subsequent death resulted in an ongoing series of protests. On April 25, 2015, a major protest in downtown Baltimore turned violent, resulting in 34 arrests and injuries to 15 police officers After Gray's funeral on April 27, civil disorder intensified with looting and burning of local businesses and a CVS drug store, culminating with a state of emergency declaration by Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland National Guard deployment to Baltimore, and the establishment of a curfew. On May 3, the National Guard started withdrawing from Baltimore, and the night curfew on the city was lifted. In September 2015, it was decided that there would be separate trials for the accused. The trial against Officer William Porter ended in mistrial. Officers Nero, Goodson, and Rice were found not guilty at trial. The remaining charges against the officers were dropped on July 27, 2016. On September 12, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would not bring federal charges against the six Baltimore police officers involved in the arrest and in-custody death of Freddie Gray. However, it was announced on October 5, 2017 that non-criminal, internal disciplinary trials for the officers will be prosecuted by a three person-panel chaired by someone from another Maryland police agency, likely Prince George's County, and that outside lawyer and former chair of the Baltimore City School Board Neil Duke will serve on the panel as well. Funeral service for Freddie Gray part 1 https://youtu.be/NRo7bjBqYdg Jay Wyse - A Song For Freddie Gray https://youtu.be/7L3MwKGWsno

Karren Kendra Holmes is a Transgender Activist. Community Service has been a big part of her life before and after her transition to living her authentic life as a woman. She’s a member of The Maryland Defense Force, a volunteer military organization supporting the Maryland National Guard.  In 2012 she received "Soldier of the Year" from the Maryland State Guard Association and The Maryland Defense Force.  In 2013, out of 24 states and 23 thousand soldiers, she was named "Soldier of the Year" by the State Guard Association of the United. Since 2010 she has received multiple awards for her community service including the Willis Greene community service award in 2014. The Award is named after a man who gave back tirelessly to his community This award is presented to individuals who personify this commitment by making significant contributions to community service. Before her transition, she had received several awards for community service including her first the Willis Greene award in 2003.  She has given a TED Talk on her transition from Tony to Karen. In 2017 she was selected in the LGBTQ Nation Bilerico Report as one of The Top 50 Successful Transgender Americans You Should Know, and in 2018 was selected by Capital Pride for Heroes Gala Awards for "Engendered Spirit Award.” Karen has much to share with the transgender and LGBTQ communities.  She believes together we can help quiet the turmoil within that suggest we're different. We are not different, and we need to continuously express how we are more alike than not. 

At long last, the interview with author and game designer, Joe Balkoski. He's been on my podcast before, when we talked about The Korean War. At that time we made plans for his return when I dove into D-Day games. Besides designing some notable games on the subject, Joe has had an entire second career (his main career, really) of writing books on the subject. It's no exaggeration to say he is the definitive expert on US 29th Infantry Division and it's actions on Omaha Beach and beyond into Normandy, the rest of France, and Europe. I had the opportunity to interview Joe, and this time it wasn't at the end of a Skype line. This time I was able to meet him at his workplace, the home of the Maryland National Guard at Baltimore's Fifth Regiment Armory. It's right there on 29th Division Street in downtown Baltimore, and you'll hear what a fortuitous role it played in Joe's life. With this episode, I'm wrapping up my drawn-out series on D-Day. After the Balkoski interview I talk about some battle games played that were "beyond the beachhead," covering the Battle of Mortain. As well as a few titles that don't have anything to do with D-Day at all: they're in here because my trip to Maryland/Virginia included some local sightseeing and inspired the play of these other games. I've had a little more time to think about what makes or breaks a good, short, small wargame. I'll share my thoughts, and would especially welcome any discussion on that subject. I think in my previous episode I toyed with the idea of stopping my podcasts. I no longer think I'm going to do that. Although future Wargames To Go episodes may no longer follow the multi-episode format for a "quarter" (or so) per topic, I'll still do something. I'm still figuring out what. Right now I know I want to play a couple different Long Range Desert Group games I've acquired. Both are solitaire titles. Then it's high time I learned some basics about the Eastern Front, and what better time to try that than in winter. Maybe I want to squeeze a Bulge game in around Christmas, too. Hmmm... -Mark   If you're not a Twitter user (or don't follow me), but still want to see my photos and short videos about some wargames, just go to http://www.twitter.com/WargamesToGo. Feedback is always welcome.

This week Denzil Interviews SSG Cannedy of the Maryland National Guard. They talk about the father hood life in the military and how SSG Cannedy felt when he was activated for the riots in Maryland.

We have a special live episode today from the Women of the World Festival. It’s a festival that Notre Dame of Maryland University puts on with a wide range of speakers and events, and last month, Quinn moderated a panel of trailblazing women in Baltimore. The panelists included Deb Tillett, the president of Emerging Technology Centers; Jamie McDonald, the founder of Generosity Inc.; Sheela Murthy, the founder of Murthy Law Firm; Dr. Leana Wen, health commissioner of Baltimore City; and Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, commander of the Maryland National Guard. These women made it clear that there is not one way to do things or to be a trailblazer. Links:http://wow-baltimore.org/http://etcbaltimore.com/http://www.generosityconsulting.com/http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/female-trouble/bal-female-trouble-leana-wen-20160719-story.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/features/women-to-watch/94718771-132.html

Congo Live interviews Michel Dzaringa, a member of the US military, a father and a Congolese American leader striving to inspire Congolese youth to take control of their country’s destiny. Mr. Michel Dzaringa is currently serving as a reservist in the Maryland National Guard 244th Engineering Company and pursuing his education in Public Safety Administration at the University of Maryland. He has over 4 years of experience as a chemical biological, radiological nuclear and explosive specialist. He is the founder and Executive Director of Africa United/Congo United, exploring better ways to promote African Leadership Development and build value. Mr. Dzaringa frequently speaks at and attends leadership events, sharing his passion for all things related to African Leadership development. His passion for leadership development stems from living in his war-torn native country the Democratic Republic of Congo and experiencing the negative consequences of what poor leadership can do to a nation.

Please join us for a couple of great special guests on this very special show. We will have BG Allyson R. Solomon, USAF (Ret.) who was the   former Assistant Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard, and is now the newly appointed President of the National Guard Youth Foundation. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Gen. Solomon and her family immigrated to the United States in 1971. She enlisted in the Air National Guard after graduating from high school. Seven years after enlisting, she was selected to attend the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science, a training school for individuals to become officers in the Air National Guard.We will also have Army Special Forces Major (Ret.) Rusty Bradley on as a guest. Major Bradley was wounded during the Battle of Sperwan Ghar in command of a Special Forces A-team, on his third combat tour as a Special Forces team leader. A native of North Carolina, he graduated from Mars Hill College and enlisted in the Army in 1993, serving as an infantryman for six years before earning his commission from Officer Candidate School in 1999. Major Bradley had a total of seven combat tours into Afghanistan before he recently retired.