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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shane Kronstedt—former Navy SEAL, physician, surgical resident, and most importantly, my husband—for a powerful conversation about discipline, resilience, and the real-life moments that define us. From his early years of martial arts and mixed martial arts to surviving Hell Week and life-or-death missions in Afghanistan and Uganda, Shane shares how pressure creates clarity, why mindset matters most, and what it truly means to lead by example. This deeply personal episode gives you a rare glimpse into the man behind the mission.We cover:Why Shane chose the most dangerous path on purpose—and what it taught himWhat Hell Week is really like (and why most fail)His perspective on “one moment of weakness for a lifetime of regret”Lessons learned from combat trauma and performing surgery in war zonesThe truth about motivation, mental toughness, and doing things that suckWhy preparation beats panic and mindset > emotionThe relationship between high performers, adversity, and identityWhat it's like building a family, business, and legacy Whether you're a parent, athlete, medical professional, or someone who wants to be better under pressure, this episode will challenge you to redefine your limits and commit to something greater than yourself.Please be advised: This episode contains some strong language and may not be suitable for all audiences. Who is Shane Kronstedt?Dr. Shane Kronstedt Shane was a Navy SEAL and combat medic with ten years of active duty service. His time overseas treating patients inspired him to become a surgeon. He deployed to Afghanistan, Europe, the Horn of Africa, and South America. Some of his awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, The Joint Services Achievement Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal x2. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with AOA Honors in 2023 and is currently a resident in urologic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. This episode is brought to you by:LMNT – Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase – DrinkLMNT.com/DRLYONAG1 – FREE bottle of D3K2 and 5 free travel packs at DrinkAG1.com/LYONOneSkin – Get 15% off with the code DRLYON at https://www.oneskin.co/ Timeline Nutrition – Get 10% off at https://Timeline.com/LYONFind me at: Instagram: @drgabriellelyonTikTok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonYouTube:youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonX (Twitter): x.com/drgabriellelyonApply to become a patient – https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/Join my weekly newsletter – https://institute-for-muscle-centric-medicine.ck.pageGet my book –

Major James Capers Jr. is a distinguished Marine Corps veteran renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to U.S. military special operations. As one of the first African American members of the elite Marine Force Reconnaissance unit, he led numerous covert missions during the Vietnam War. His valor and leadership earned him multiple commendations, including the Silver Star, Bronze Stars with "V" devices, three Purple Hearts, a Navy Commendation Medal, and a Navy Achievement Medal. Beyond his military service, Capers chronicled his experiences in the book Faith Through the Storm: Memoirs of Major James Capers, Jr., offering a firsthand account of his combat missions, personal sacrifices, and the challenges he overcame. His pioneering efforts have left an indelible mark on military tactics and continue to inspire future generations of service members. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite https://shawnryanshow.com/newsletter Major James Capers Jr. Links: Documentary - https://www.capersthedoc.com Book - https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Through-Storm-Memoirs-Capers/dp/1642986399 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Commander Bob Eichelberger of the United States Navy, to talk about his career in the Navy and his commitment to protecting the marriages of the men under his command. Bob went to the Naval Academy and completed nuclear power and submarine training in 1976 and reported to his first submarine assignment aboard USS FLYING FISH (SSN 673) in Norfolk, Virginia. During this tour, the ship was overhauled and conducted three deployments including one extended period under the arctic ice pack to the North Pole. In June 1980, he commenced a two-year tour as 24th Company Officer at the Naval Academy.Commander Eichelberger made three deployments to the Western Pacific from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii while serving as Engineer Officer on USS SKATE (SSN 578) from July 1982 to November 1984, and then as Navigator and Operations Officer on USS BIRMINGHAM (SSN 695) until May 1986. He was then assigned to the staff of Chief of Naval Education and Training in Pensacola, Florida and served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Undersea Warfare Training.Commander Eichelberger returned to sea duty in July 1988 as Executive Officer of the newly commissioned USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) and completed the post shakedown shipyard availability and a deployment to the Mediterranean. In July 1990, he reported to the staff of Commander Submarine Squadron SIX where he served as Chief Staff Officer until December 1991.Commander Eichelberger entered the Prospective Commanding Officer training pipeline in January 1992 and assumed command of USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in August 1992.Commander Eichelberger is entitled to wear the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), the Navy Commendation Medal (two awards), the Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), the Navy Expeditionary Medal, and the Battle Efficiency "E" Ribbon (three awards).

From Navy SEAL to AI Innovator: Protecting Kids Online with Josh Thurman In this week's Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Navy SEAL veteran and tech entrepreneur Josh Thurman. As the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Angel Kids AI, Josh is at the forefront of using artificial intelligence to create a safer, age-appropriate internet experience for children. Josh shares insights into his 12+ years of service as a SEAL officer, where he completed 11 overseas deployments in support of the Global War on Terror and was awarded three Bronze Stars, a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Two Joint Commendation Medals, Three Navy Commendation Medals, a Navy Achievement Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, and a Joint Meritorious Unit Award as well as multiple combat and valorous distinctions. Following his transition to civilian life in 2018, Josh applied the leadership and problem-solving skills he honed in the military to the tech world. His groundbreaking platform, Angel Kids AI, empowers parents to protect their children online by enforcing parental guidelines across the digital landscape. In this episode, Josh talks about the challenges of building a tech startup, the future of AI in safeguarding children, and his personal journey from the battlefield to the boardroom. Tune in to hear about his incredible story, the vision behind Angel Kids AI, and how he's making the internet a safer place for kids. In This Episode You Will Hear: • Riding my bike home; car doesn't see me. Pulls out and we crash at 20 mph. I fly over the hood, my right leg hits, immense pain. I had broken my hip. But now I'm starting to think about the military. I crutch my way to the recruiter's office. • Every generation, since the beginning of America has fought to preserve our freedom. • [Marcus] When you're checking into BUDS, check in on Friday after 4:30pm.  • Always choose the hard things because even if you fail, you're gonna learn a ton. • Things are gonna hit you in life that you have almost no control over, and you're gonna want to have those experiences that you build up doing the things you chose to be hard, so you can survive those moments. • My wife's a nurse practitioner, she's tracking the baby on the Doppler. As she's laboring, our son passes away. Been through all this stuff: Training, deployments… I'm grateful for those things, because they all sort of prepared me for this thing that happened in life that I had no control over. •There's suffering to be dealt with and that loss – you've gotta get through it, assigning meaning to that suffering. I'm not suffering for nothing, I'm suffering for something. • [Marcus] A lot of times, you just go though it with them, and not talk ‘em through it. • Recognize that God gives us that pain to keep us close to that person so that we don't forget ‘em. • I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. In many ways, I wanted to serve as long as I could, as hard as I could, but I knew on the other side this is what I wanted to do. • You may have thousands of followers on whatever platform it, but do you have someone you can call to move a couch? • Social media is a democracy killing force. It wields way too much power in our lives. • Technology should be a tool to help us fulfill the dreams of our lives. It's totally inverted right now. • AI has been working for big tech, it serves their purposes. It serves up products to advertisers. This is the big machine. Frankly, we're getting played by it. • If you want this incredible thing called America to persist, you've gotta be part of the solution. • We're all getting played, and the house always wins. • There's value in getting information, organizing, shopping, people finding love on line. But it shouldn't be massively destructive. • Kids have access to this online virtual world all the time that's terrible for their mental health. It's teaching them that the most important things in life is how many likes and followers you get. • The surgeon general put out a warning: If kids are spending 3 or more hours on social media, they're 50% more likely to be depressed. • At Angel Kids, our mission is to use AI to make the internet safe for kids.  Socials: - IG: jpthurman        - https://www.angelkids.ai/ - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13 -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit Sponsors:    - Navyfederal.org           - Tonal.com [TNQ]    - PXG.com/TNQ    - GoodRX.com/TNQ   - greenlight.com/TNQ   - PDSDebt.com/TNQ   - drinkAG1.com/TNQ    - ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Shadyrays.com [TNQ]   - qualialife.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Hims.com/TNQ   - Shopify.com/TNQ   - Aura.com/TNQ   - Moink.com/TNQ   - Policygenius.com   - TAKELEAN.com [TNQ]   - usejoymode.com [TNQ]   - Shhtape.com [TNQ]   - mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ

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.

Send us a Text Message.My next guest needs no introduction for many of you. His crew's presence this past year in the Red Sea was highly publicized. Not only that, he is part of a new era of “influencer” senior leaders, taking his leadership lessons outside the skin of the ship, and helping the public better understand our Navy! “Chowdah” Hill is a native of Quincy, Massachusetts. He is a 1996 graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude; a 2006 graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service with a Master of Arts in Security Studies, with honors; and a 2016 graduate of the Naval Nuclear Power Training program. Hill was commissioned through the Navy ROTC program and received his wings of gold as a naval flight officer in 1997. Operational tours include Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 126 from 1998-2001, participating in Operations Southern Watch, Desert Fox, And Deliberate Forge; VAW-124 in 2004 as a weapons and tactics instructor; VAW-115 from 2007-2009 as a department head, participating in patrols in the Western Pacific; VAW-124 from 2012-2014 as the executive officer and commanding officer, participating in Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve; the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) from 2017 to 2019 as the executive officer, participating again in Operation Inherent Resolve; and the USS Arlington (LPD 24) as the commanding officer. He received the MacArthur Foundation Award for writing as a student at the Joint Forces Staff College in 2014. Hill assumed command of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) on March 23, 2023.Unit awards include the 2014 and 2017 Battle “E” Award, the 2014 Frank Akers AEW Excellence Award, and the 2014, 2017 and 2020 CNO Safety “S” Award. He was selected as the E-2C Hawkeye Naval Flight Officer of the Year in 2001. Hill has more than 2,700 hours of flight time primarily in the E-2C Hawkeye. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, four Air Medals, four Navy Commendation Medals, and one Navy Achievement Medal.Find ChowdahVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

Our next guest, Eddie Gallagher, joins Chad Robichaux and Sean Kennard to share stories from his career path to becoming a Navy SEAL, his wild deployments, and the incident that changed the trajectory of his life. Eddie Gallagher served for nearly twenty years as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor. ‍ A father, mentor and leader with a faith-first mission, Eddie strives to continue his life of service by helping others through The Pipe Hitter Foundation. RESILIENT: Follow Us On Instagram: https://instagram.com/resilientshow Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ResilientShow Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshow Follow Chad: https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official Follow Sean: https://www.instagram.com/seantopgunkennard Follow Eddie Gallagher: https://www.instagram.com/eddie_gallagher https://www.theeddiegallagher.com/ Follow Pipe Hitters Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/pipe_hitter_foundation/ https://pipehitterfoundation.org/ ----------- SPONSORS: Smith & Wesson: https://www.smith-wesson.com/ Gatorz Eyewear: https://www.gatorz.com/ Midas Gold Group: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com BioPro+: https://www.bioproteintech.com/ ----------- All proceeds go to Mighty Oaks Foundation, a non-profit organization serving military & first responder communities. Learn more about Mighty Oaks at: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org

In this episode we dive into Bill's  journey of joining the Navy, to later joining the National Guard. We joke about the culture shocks between the two branches as well as the difference in enlisted vs. officer! I really enjoyed Bill's story and vulnerability throughout this episode along with his continued dedication to our veterans! More on Bill: Bill Krieger is currently the Assistant Program Director for the VFW National Home. He recently retired as the Veterans Program Manager at Consumers Energy and host of the popular Me You Us podcast. He served ten years in the United States Navy achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. During his tenure, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Badge.  He also served in the Michigan Army National Guard and retired at the rank of Captain after 21 years of combined service.  Bill was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal as well as the Combat Action Badge. He served as the Commander of the 144th Military Police Company during his combat tour in Iraq.  Bill is currently a life member of the VFW and National Guard Association of the United States.  He serves as the Legislative Chair for the National Guard Association of Michigan, where he is also a life member.  He is married with three children and one grandchild.  Bill enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.  He has a passion for serving our military Veterans.Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more veterans but also make my whole week!

Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It's simple: inspire, educate and let's go change this world!  On today's episode, Jeff welcomes guest Tim Jensen of Grunt Style. Tim is a Marine Corps veteran and leader in the business and advocacy veteran community. Born in Chicago, he is currently the Co-Owner and Chief Brand Officer for Grunt Style and lives in San Antonio. Grunt Style is one of the fastest growing retail and e-commerce brands in the country. In the Marine Corps, Tim served as an amtracker gone infantry man and was deployed to Iraq in September of 2004.  To begin, Tim explains his transition from amtracs to infantry, which most officers actually do the other way around. He participated in over 200 combat patrols in the extremely violent Northern Iraq, for which he was awarded Combat Action Ribbon and Navy Achievement Medal. He finds it immensely important that we celebrate the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our country from danger. By working alongside Grunt Style's CEO to align the brand's vision with its values, Tim's goal is to help grow the brand and ensure that their products meet the highest expectation of demand. Although the brand doesn't directly take any political side, they do recognize that the United States Constitution is something that should be known, celebrated and defended. Grunt Style also strives to be a leader in pride of the self, our military and our country.  Then, Tim shares about his journey from the military to Grunt Style. After returning to Chicago from the military, Tim found his life in a state that he was not proud of. Understanding that he was in need of making a major change, he quit his job and enrolled in college thanks to the GI Bill. He graduated in 3 years at the top of his class with a degree in video game design. He interviewed with Grunt Style and accepted a position working with the company's inventory. 11 years later, he is Co-Owner and Chief Executive of the business. He is also the Chairman of the Grunt Style Foundation, a nonprofit committed to serving veterans and their families. What Tim enjoyed most about his time in Iraq, he shares, is that he was able to see a group of people get the ability to vote for their own government for the first time in their lives. He als sheds light on the freedoms we have as Americans that we often take for granted. Finally, he shares that Grunt Style's goal is to continue sharing their love of freedom, our country and the self with people every day. They also plan to help people understand that patriotism is not a bad word. Learn more about Jeff Newkirk. Do you have any game-changers in your life? Be sure to let me know so we can celebrate their story and contribution to our world. Go to https://gamechangerswithjeff.com to enter your name to be on the podcast

Commander Arthur Chi-Wing Fong was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy Reserve through the Direct Commissioning Officer program in 1997. He graduated form the Navy Supply Corps School Basic Qualification Course Navel Reserve (BQC-NR) Company 47th with the class Leadership Award in the year of 2000.CDR Fong has a MA in Strategic Studies form the U.S. Army War College, an MBA in Finance and a B.S. in Information Systems, both from California State University, Los Angeles. He is JPME Phase II qualified through the U.S. Army War College. He completed his JPME Phase I through the U.S. Air Force Staff and Command School. Making history in 2006, he was the first to represent the U.S. Navy Reserve to attend the Royal Australian Navy Staff Acquaint Course in Australian Command  and Staff College. He is qualified both as  a Naval Aviation Supply Officer and Naval Expeditionary Supply Office. CDR Fong  has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal  and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is certified by the Defense Language Institute with top scores on both Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese in the Defense Language Proficiency Test. He wrote various academic  papers in the US/China relationship and island disputes in the US Army War College. In 2017, he was competitively selected and converted to a Foreign Area Officer (FAO). In 2009, CDR Fong was selected as the First and Second Family Military Assistant Coordinator during the first Obama Presential Inauguration serving the president and vice-president families. CDR Fong served two years as the commanding officer in Naval Station Activity Bahrain DET G Las Vegas in 2010-2012.CDR Fong has two daughters, Andrea and Tracy. CDR Fong completed eleven marathon races in his running career. In his civilian career, CDR Fong retired as a senior system analyst for LAPD IT Division after 30 years of dedicated service. He is an active licensed California real estate salesperson. He has served in the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission, Traffic Commission, and the Business Improvement & Development Commission. CDR Fong is the President of the Chinese-American Miliary Support, a no-profit organization that serves all armed forces member in his community. He was awarded the 2016 veteran service award by California State Senate district 22nd and was selected the 2011 veteran of the year in California Assembly 49th district. CDR Fong  is also recognized by 27th Congressional district honorable congresswoman Judy Chu for his dedication and contribution to the San Gabriel Valley California community.____________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

David M. Crescitelli, commanding officer of the USS Nebraska, was accepted to the United States Naval Academy in 1998, graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in oceanography. Commander Crescitelli. Sea tours include commanding officer on the USS Nebraska in Silverdale, Washington, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Submarine Operations Officer on Commander Carrier Strike Group 9 staff in San Diego, California, Executive Officer on the USS Georgia in Kings Bay, Georgia, navigating operations officer on the USS Pasadena and junior officer on the USS Alabama.Commander Crescitelli's shore tours include Deputy for Readiness on Commander Submarine Squadron 11 staff in San Diego, California, Submarine Operations Officer on Commander U. S. 3rd Fleet staff, Operations Officer on Commander Submarine Squadron 7 staff, and Student Commander at the Naval Postgraduate School, where he earned a Master's of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering.Commander Crescitelli's personal awards include Meritus Service Medals, Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal, and the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Commander Crescitelli is married, has two daughters, and twin sons.Topics covered in this episode:Mindset ShiftCompartmentalizationTone and CommunicationLearning from MistakesPositive ReinforcementPreparing Young AdultsEmotional ChallengesSelf-Care and RestLessons from GriefBelonging to the SeaNurturing Crew CamaraderieEmpowering Young Adults__________________________________________________________The QuikClot gauze has been used by hospitals, emergency services, military first responders, law enforcement, general public, and outdoorsmen. It fits perfectly into any first aid kit, any suture kit, any medical kit, or any survival kit. Grab a couple of them. Leave one in your car, one in your camping gear, and one in your emergency kit as well as one in your family's first aid kit. Use the QuikClot Advanced Clotting gauze to stop bleeding five times faster.I am 100% sold on QuikClot. Go to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/clot, to pick up two pieces of QuikClot gauze in a resealable pouch that fits easily into any trauma kit. __________________________________________________________Mission 22 helps veterans, active duty, military, and those who are injured in training and could not deploy who are affected by mental health disorders. It aims to help prevent suicide in veterans and active duty military because 22 service men and women commit suicide every single day because of the stress and the trauma that they have been through in service to our country.Head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/amare to save $10 off of your first order to help support your mental wellness, as well as provide mental wellness to our veterans. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.lindseyelmore.com/podcast.

For nearly twenty years, Eddie served as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor. We tap into the mind of a war veteran who has taken lives and seen a lot of death. We cover coping mechanisms regarding grief and war, the mind-state of seeing so much death and loss and the after effects. For more on Eddie Gallagher visit www.theeddiegallagher.com @eddie_gallagher on Instagram Follow @DEADTalkspodcast on Instagram & @DEADTalkspodcast on TikTok.  Subscribe to DEAD Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & more.    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don't talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh. www.deadtalks.net

A Naval Officer, Nurse, Lawyer, Educator, Leader. Paula Neira's career spans an incredible set of experiences and professions. She wanted nothing more than to command a ship at sea, but her Naval career was cut short by the need to live authentically well before transgender people could do both. Find out how she developed that still-burning desire to serve into a career in medicine, law, and education that knocked down barriers for others to reach their full potential. Guest Biography Paula M. Neira is originally from Jersey City, New Jersey, and graduated from Regis High School in New York City. A member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1985, she graduated with distinction from Annapolis in May 1985. A Surface Warfare Officer, she served as a regular and reserve officer including serving in mine warfare combat during Operation Desert Storm. Her military decorations include three Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon, as well as numerous unit, campaign, and service awards. After leaving the Navy in 1991, she began her career as a registered nurse. She is certified in emergency nursing and focused her career on adult emergency care and trauma resuscitation. From 2008-2016, Paula served as the Nurse Educator in Emergency Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She also served as the co-chair of the Johns Hopkins Transgender Medicine Executive Taskforce. In November 2016, she became the founding Clinical Program Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health and served in this role 2016-2022. In March of 2022, she was named as the Johns Hopkins Medicine Program Director of LGBTQ+ Equity and Education in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity. An attorney and member of the Maryland bar since 2001, Paula was a leader in the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy and in the change of military regulations to allow for transgender military service. As part of her role at Hopkins, she lectures nationally on the need for improved transgender cultural awareness and health equity. In 2015, she made naval history by becoming the first transgender Navy veteran to have her discharge documentation updated to reflect her correct name by order of the Navy. In 2016, the Secretary of the Navy named her to be the co-sponsor of the USNS HARVEY MILK (T-AO-206) and in November 2021, she christened the ship in San Diego. In 2018, she was awarded the GLMA Achievement Award and in 2020, she was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing in recognition of her leadership in advancing diversity and inclusion both in the United States Armed Forces and in healthcare. She is the first United States service academy graduate to achieve this honor in American nursing. Paula and her partner reside in Bowie, Maryland.

“There are certain folks who are just born with what I like to call a worrier DNA. That is who they are, whether they are a protector or a fighter, but it doesn't mean that you're bloodthirsty or that you hope for war”, says today's guest of the Endurance Cartel.   Mike Scotti joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves while still an undergraduate at the University of Miami, Florida. After graduation, Scotti attended the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and served four years on active duty as an artillery officer and platoon commander in the First Marine Division. He was among the first American troops into both Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Fall of 2001 and was deployed to Iraq in early 2003. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” for actions under fire and then was honorably discharged.   But, his fighting days were not over yet, as he found himself struggling to survive his post-war darkness. He found solace in helping others get through their own traumas, and while he was attending NYU Stern, Mike founded the Military Veterans Club. Later on, he was a founding Board of Directors member for the military charity Reserve Aid, which has raised over $5 million and assisted over 4,000 veteran families in need.   In hopes of letting go of the past, he decided that the best thing to do is to openly talk about his experiences. He co-produced and starred in the award-winning documentary Severe Clear, using his personal combat footage to chronicle his time in Iraq, and wrote The Blue Cascade: A Memoir of Life after War.   Join Javier Pineda on this new episode, and listen to Mike's story of surviving the real battle, the one raging inside.     In today's episode:   (01:14) Meet today's guest, Mike Scotti, author, filmmaker, speaker, philanthropist, and U.S. Marine veteran; (02:38) Joining the Marines and getting the sense of belonging to something bigger than himself; (07:09) When 9/11 happened he was among the first American troops in both Pakistan and Afghanistan; that's when he shot the footage that later on was used in Severe Clear- a documentary that explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq; (18:09) There's no place for doubts and fear when you're a Marine- the realities of training for combat and people he would lay down his life for ; (39:25) Finding the right outlet to help him let go of the past, and helping other veterans face their demons and talk about what they've gone through; (48:12) The real endurance test- staying focused when knowing that he was responsible for everyone around him going home alive; (54:51) His father- the man that set the standard in going the extra mile to help others; (01:01:18) Mike's advice- “Look back through your life and understand that sense of perspective, understand the current problems through that lens, and harness the power of discipline”; (01:03:39) Working on releasing a new book and a tv/ streaming series called "Tailspin Finland"; (01:08:53) Are TV shows trying to depict boot camps and endurance training a hoax?   (01:13:18) True family and brotherhood and mottos that marines live by “Esprit de corps” & “Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You”.     Quotes:   “You train how you fight and you learn your lessons very quickly(...) (Marines) train over and over and over again with live fire, with marines who are their brothers and sisters, who they love. (...) That's one of the reasons why the marine corps are absolutely vicious in combat.”   “You're not thinking about politics when you're there. When the bullets are flying, you think about winning the battle which means neutralizing or destroying and killing the enemy shooting at you.”   “A good leader leads from the front, a good leader walks the lines and meets the men, no matter where it is.”   “For me, the will to fight and do all these other things just comes from a love for fellow veterans. It first started with seeing young marines and young soldiers coming back from the war, and there was that little bit of an echo. There's a whole generation of young marines and soldiers who have seen sustained combat that need to talk about it.”   “She died violently. She was at work (...) young, in her 20's, living her life, and somebody flew a plane into her work.(...) I was there to get some payback. People had nothing to do with it but I didn't know that at the time.”   “The movie was my outlet so I didn't blow my brains out, it was my therapy, and I just needed to get it out there.”     Links selected from this episode:   Gen. Jim Mattis- a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 26th US secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. During his 44 years in the Marine Corps, he commanded forces in the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.   Full Metal Jacket- a 1987 war drama film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick.   Special Operations Capable Forces (SOCS)   The Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES)     Follow Mike:   Website Twitter Facebook Wikipedia IMDb   Website- https://www.mikescotti.com/ Twitter- https://mobile.twitter.com/mikescotti Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheBlueCascadeBook/ Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Scotti IMDb- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3390267/   Founder of the NYU Military Veterans Club and of the military charity organization Reserve Aid.     Mike's book: The Blue Cascade: A Memoir of Life after War     Severe Clear - a documentary starring and using footage shot by First Lieutenant Mike Scotti which explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.   Tailspin Finland Trailer- tv/ streaming series Mike's currently working on developing;   Linktr.ee for Tailspin Finland     Follow Javier: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Youtube Join our Patreon and support The Endurance Cartel Podcast

Damaris Maria Grossmann DNP FNP BSN, HNB-BC, CYN with over 18 years in the medical field with most of those years in nursing. She is very passionate about Mindful Life Investment and  Integrative Health.   Her Doctoral work focused on integrative health, functional medicine, and mindfulness techniques for anxiety and stress reduction for nurses, healthcare professionals, and the use of patient care.  She has years of experience in the medical field in the military, trauma, rehabilitation, college health, community health, and acute pediatric care. A US Navy Veteran served in the Global War on Terrorism in the military for almost six years and received a Navy Achievement Medal. Additionally, she studies integrative health to incorporate and facilitate her practices of Holistic modalities, in Yoga Therapy, meditation, and breathing with patient care, as a Board Certified Holistic Nurse, and as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a compassionate and driven nurse leader!  Here to help you find a Mindful way each and every day in your optimal wellness life.  She continues her studies in Functional Medicine Certification Instagram & Tik Tok - @mindfullyintegrative Linktree https://linktr.ee/damarisDNP Linked In- https://www.linkedin.com/in/damarisdnp/ Website- https://mindfullyintegrative.com/ Website- https://damarismaria.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow up with the Doctor Nurse Podcast here! Success NP- Etsy Shop developed by my best friend and me who are both Nurse Practitioners and create beautiful designs for your life! Check us out. Picmonic covers thousands of hard-to-learn facts and topics, to help you master the material that healthcare students often struggle to learn. This study system helps boosts nursing and nurse practitioner students' confidence and grades. Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores. Why does Picmonic work? Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music, and image mnemonics. Using the idea of image mnemonics and applying clever pictures and humorous characters tied together with story and audio -- and put it online to create the ultimate studying system for retention and memory recall.  Use code DOCTORNURSE for 20% off your subscription. Become an NP Preceptor and make up to 8,000 bucks a year! 

For nearly twenty years, Eddie served as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor.On his last combat deployment to Iraq in 2017, Eddie led a platoon to successfully defeat ISIS in Mosul. For his performance and leadership, he was highly commended upon returning home. He was named the #1 Navy SEAL Chief, nominated for a Silver Star, and slated for promotion to Senior Chief. He was then awarded a coveted training billet for his ‘twilight tour' as a SEAL, where in his last years in the SEAL teams he would bestow his experience and knowledge to future SEAL team members as they prepared to deploy.However, despite this record of success and a sterling reputation, a conflict he thought was resolved during his last deployment followed him home. Chief Gallagher and his family suffered in silence for well over a year at the hands of a mounting whisper campaign started by a small group of disgruntled junior members of his platoon who had been called out by him as cowards on deployment. They were unwilling to keep up with his demands as an aggressive team leader and chief, and turned to deceit in order to escape scrutiny.Then, on September 11, 2018 he was arrested and unjustly charged with war crimes. Nearly eight months of pre-trial confinement -- being locked in prison before your court date -- followed.Only after a national outcry, a grassroots campaign led by his family, and an intense legal battle was Eddie found not guilty. He was finally free – proven innocent – but came dangerously close to being crushed by a military justice system corrupted by political correctness, careerism, and incompetence.The actions of the government - the very Navy Eddie served for 20 years - were appalling. They illegally leaked to the media to smear Eddie in the court of public opinion. They withheld exculpatory evidence. They spied on his legal counsel. Then, after being defeated, the Navy leadership had the gall to bestow achievement medals -- the same kind that Eddie was awarded for valor in combat -- to the corrupt prosecutors for losing their case.The Gallagher family tragically learned how broken the system is, that our service members and first responders can be unfairly and unjustly targeted, and how vital outside help can be in fighting back against this kind of corruption. They vowed, having lived through the terror of his case and escaping injustice, they would commit themselves to helping others in similar situations and fight to reform a broken system.⚡ Connect with Eddie: https://theeddiegallagher.com/ | https://eddiegallagherbook.com/#buy-now | https://www.instagram.com/eddie_gallagher/?hl=en | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-gallagher-bb628467/ |⚡ Connect with Greg Witz: witzeducation.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookCheck out  our betterLEADER Program: https://www.witzeducation.com/betterleader

For nearly twenty years, Eddie served as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor.On his last combat deployment to Iraq in 2017, Eddie led a platoon to successfully defeat ISIS in Mosul. For his performance and leadership, he was highly commended upon returning home. He was named the #1 Navy SEAL Chief, nominated for a Silver Star, and slated for promotion to Senior Chief. He was then awarded a coveted training billet for his ‘twilight tour' as a SEAL, where in his last years in the SEAL teams he would bestow his experience and knowledge to future SEAL team members as they prepared to deploy.However, despite this record of success and a sterling reputation, a conflict he thought was resolved during his last deployment followed him home. Chief Gallagher and his family suffered in silence for well over a year at the hands of a mounting whisper campaign started by a small group of disgruntled junior members of his platoon who had been called out by him as cowards on deployment. They were unwilling to keep up with his demands as an aggressive team leader and chief, and turned to deceit in order to escape scrutiny.The mutiny and ensuing whisper campaign grew into a hellish process, spiraling out of control. Ed was notified he was under investigation months after returning home but naively assumed his command and investigators would see through the absurdity of what was being said. After all, the claims of this small group defied eyewitnesses, logic, and were downright outrageous.Then, on September 11, 2018 he was arrested and unjustly charged with war crimes. Nearly eight months of pre-trial confinement -- being locked in prison before your court date -- followed.Only after a national outcry, a grassroots campaign led by his family, and an intense legal battle was Eddie found not guilty. He was finally free – proven innocent – but came dangerously close to being crushed by a military justice system corrupted by political correctness, careerism, and incompetence.The magnitude and terror of the ordeal that Eddie and his family went through will never leave them. During a raid, Eddie and Andrea's kids were taken out at gunpoint from their home and dragged into the street in their underwear. He was arrested from a TBI (traumatic brain injury) treatment clinic and thrown in jail with a prison population of convicted sex offenders for eight months before his trial. He was denied desperately-needed medical care, legal counsel, and even basic necessities like food and hygiene.The actions of the government - the very Navy Eddie served for 20 years - were appalling. They illegally leaked to the media to smear Eddie in the court of public opinion. They withheld exculpatory evidence. They spied on his legal counsel. Then, after being defeated, the Navy leadership had the gall to bestow achievement medals -- the same kind that Eddie was awarded for valor in combat -- to the corrupt prosecutors for losing their case.The Gallagher family tragically learned how broken the system is, that our service members and first responders can be unfairly and unjustly targeted, and how vital outside help can be in fighting back against this kind of corruption. They vowed, having lived through the terror of his case and escaping injustice, they would commit themselves to helping others in similar situations and fight to reform a broken system.

THE KELLY CARDENAS PODCAST PRESENTS Kionte Storey was born and raised in Stockton, CA where he graduated from Edison High School in June of 2007. On July 2007 he was shipped to Marine Corps Recruit Depot of San Diego where he would soon later graduate and become a United States Marine. After PFC Storey graduated from boot camp, he would attend Infantry Training Battalion of the School of Infantry based at Camp Pendleton, CA. Upon graduation from School of Infantry in December of 2007 PFC. Storey was assigned to his first duty station in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines. LCpl Storey was deployed to Haditha, Iraq to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom from August of 2008 through February of 2009. LCpl Storey was soon deployed to Afghanistan in March 2010 for Operation Enduring Freedom where he sustained his injuries. Storey was a team leader on patrol early one morning in September with his squad. When clearing out a building, he was hit by an IED, sustaining the loss of his lower right limb below the knee and compartment syndrome to his left leg. LCpl Storey was carried out and moved while still leading his junior marine. He was then transported to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan to be treated for his injuries then transported to Bethesda Medical Center in Virginia where he was awarded his Purple Heart and Navy Achievement Medal with Valor Device. Cpl. Storey received treatment from Naval Medical Center of San Diego where he would get his first prosthetic made. After his first year of recovery Cpl. Storey competed in the Warrior Games where he would walk away with two gold medals in the 100 and 200m sprint. From this point, Kionte would find anything he could to challenge himself as an amputee and to prove to himself that nothing is impossible. On January 2013 Kionte summit one of the seven summits, Mt. Vinson Massif located in Antartica with the aid of "The Heroes Project." Currently, Kionte trained in the 100m and 200m sprint for the Paralympics from 2013 - 2018. In 2022 Kionte competed at the Invictus Games 22 in Hague, Netherlands, where he left with one gold medal in the 100m and gold in the 4x100m sprint. Since 2019 Kionte has attended college with hopes of becoming a Physical Therapist or Athletic trainer one day with the desire to work with amputees or individuals with disabilities. THE HIDEOUT DONATIONS FOR MAKENA'S SCHOOL MUSICAL Be sure to check out my new audiobook SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES (THE 7 P'S THAT CAN SHIFT YOUR REALITY) Thank you to our sponsors TABLE ONE HOSPITALITY RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION THE MINA GROUP Findlay Volvo Las Vegas Samaritans Feet Pinks4Cancer Cardenas Law Group Squeeze Dried Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation SISU Agency MINDSET MARKETING MORE KELLY “JOY IS THE ART OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND ALLOWING MAGIC TO HAPPEN!” EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BROOKLYN CARDENAS

Damon and Damo open this special 50th episode with a conversation about their “9/11 Stories.” The guys take a moment to celebrate their 50th Episode! Congrats on the milestone, fellas. The NFL has returned, and Damon is ecstatic about it. (Note: This episode was recorded before his team - the 49ers - lost to the Chicago Bears in game one of the season. Damo asks Damon about how he would handle a few important scenarios if they were to take place the same time as a football game. Congrats to all who heard their named called as the enter the six-week CPO Initiation period! The goats share some advice to the CPO Selectees. One of our heroes of the week, Petty Officer Charles Jackson French was just posthumously rewarded a Navy Achievement Medal this year. Does he deserve a “higher” achievement? Have the guys ever felt like they had to filter their words? What does it mean for someone to be selected but not interested in participating in the CPO Initiation? Damo recaps a Reddit thread about this topic. Do Better: “Seasonal Leadership.” These and more topics are discussed on this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Link to all social media and our Youtube page: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Links and More from this Episode   Hero of The Week: Staff Sergeant Homer L. Wise https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/homer-l-wise   Petty Officer Charles Jackson French Receives Posthumous NAM https://www.dvidshub.net/news/421240/navy-dedicates-rescue-swimmer-training-pool-and-presents-posthumous-award-wwii-heros-family     Damo's Book of the Week:   Think Simple: How Smart Leaders Defeat Complexity (Ken Segall) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/think-simple-ken-segall/1122789298     Movie Review of the Week: TV Series:  The Terminal List | Ep 5| Disruption https://www.amazon.com/Encoding/dp/B09HYNH8TK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IVKSMI586BYE&keywords=terminal+list&qid=1663022959&sprefix=terminal+list%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1   Intro Music Produced by: Lim0

We discuss his intertersing background and some cool tech his company provides to the channel. Joel Urano is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Modas Systems, Inc. and founded the business in 2016.He brings more than 20 years of experience to Modas in the telecommunications sector on the service and equipment side of the industry. His experience and leadership stem from not only his professional career but also from his time in the United States Marine Corps where he served as Nuclear Chemical Biological Defense Chief for several units.  Joel received a Navy Achievement Medal for his efforts in keeping his units qualified for operations in contaminated environments.During his professional career, Joel has been focused on developing and delivering channel friendly solutions that make revenue growth easier on the indirect sales side of the telecommunications industry. He believes that each member of the organization is a valuable piece of the puzzle in achieving success.Joel holds Bachelors of Business Administration from Texas Tech University.Learn more about Modas Systems- https://www.modassystems.com/Contact Casey Stackhouse for sales info- cstackhouse@modassystems.comSupport the show

Staying connected. Staying Engaged. Staying Together.In todays' episode Suzi reconnects with James Ferguson, Marine Veteran and founder of Warrior Reunion Foundation, to talk about the importance of wellness practices and staying connected. James talks about his time in service, his leadership and those that served alongside him. James reflects on how the importance of supporting each other led him to recreate the Warrior Reunion Foundation. The Warrior Reunion Foundation mission is to ensure every unit has the opportunity to reconnect. They leverage their experience, partnerships, and resources to deliver unparalleled, all-inclusive unit reunion events that enable warriors to reunite, remember, and renew together!Visit their site to learn more on how you can plan a field operation reunion https://www.warriorreunionfoundation.org/Follow on Instagram @warriorreunionfoundation https://www.instagram.com/warriorreunionfoundationJames Ferguson BioJames Ferguson is a recognized leader in the Veterans Health industry, leveraging extensive personal experience with the wide-ranging impacts of war on the human condition. He served on Active Duty as a Marine Officer for over 6 years, including a combat deployment to Kajaki, Afghanistan in 2010, where he led his Marines in fierce daily battles against a numerically superior and well entrenched enemy force of Taliban and Al-Qaeda aligned fighters. During the deployment over 10% of the unit was decorated for valor; over 25% of the unit was wounded; and five members were Killed in Action. After returning from war James experienced firsthand the difficulties our warriors face with reintegration and post-traumatic stress; challenges which impact warfighters, families, and communities across our nation. He committed himself to developing grass-roots programs that provide culturally competent, stigma-free entry points to broad networks of resources designed to serve veterans and their families. He is the former Deputy-Director of the Military Family Life Counseling program, a network of over 900 Masters-Level Clinicians embedded at the small unit level to provide confidential counseling support to our active duty, reserve, and guard components. He also served as the Director of Field Operations for the Veterans Choice Program, and he is the founder and CEO of Warrior Reunion Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that facilitates veteran peer support by providing reunions to reconnect veterans who deployed to combat together. He is a recipient of the Navy Commendation Medal, a Navy Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, an inductee of the Honorable Order of St. Barbara, and a 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholar. James is a principal and Director of Operations at Brown Advisory, a private strategic advisory and investment management firm based in Baltimore, MD.Suzi's challenge: Have the courage to talk about what happened and how it affected you! You deserve to heal and be the person you want to be and create the life you want to live.Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com if you want to be a guest on Be Crazy Well Podcast. She wants the people, as they say, with boots on the ground, in the field. For people who are doing the hard work at home in families and in relationships, bring in your wisdom, bring in your struggles.Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast's theme song “Bee Your Best Self”Follow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home Wellcominghomewell@gmail.comvetsandplayers.orgwildhorserescue.org

Major General Anthony L. Jackson, USMC (Ret)Retired from the United States Marine Corps on January 1, 2012 after more than 36 years of service.During his Marine Corps career, primarily serving as an infantry officer, he had the privilege of command at every rank from Second Lieutenant to Major General. As an infantry officer, he commanded from platoon to regiment size organizations. As a staff officer he generally worked in operations duties from infantry battalion to the Pentagon, where he was a Senior Emergency Action Officer in the National Military Command Center. As Chief of Staff, Third Marine Division, from 2002 to 2003, he served concurrently as Chief of Staff, Joint Task Force 555 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Philippines. As the G-5, Plans Officer, First Marine Expeditionary Force, he deployed to Iraq for Operation Enduring Freedom II in March 2004. His last assignment prior to retiring was Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations- West. In that capacity, he oversaw the operation of six Marine Corps Bases and Stations in California and Arizona.His personal decorations include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (w/two gold stars in lieu of second and third award, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (w/ two gold stars) the Navy Commendation Medal (w/ one gold star), the Navy Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal (w/ two gold stars), Iraqi Campaign Medal (w/ two bronze stars), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (w/ silver and bronze star), Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (w/ bronze star), and the Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon.

Candyce Haynes-Forrester, known professionally as Candyce, is an American comedian, professional speaker, broadcaster, producer, host and actress. She first gained recognition as a United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondent.  Her ability to deliver command messages and tell the stories of the men and women of the armed forces gained multiple awards including the Navy Achievement Medal.  Additionally she is known for her work in professional speaking and development working with her mentor Emmy Awarding motivational guru Les Brown. Candyce began her transition into mainstream comedy and broadcast having a wealth of knowledge and experience sharing stages with other industry titans. As a former active Marine, her high energy, positive outlook and hilarious storytelling will keep your audience engaged and wanting more. In this interview:  We discuss Candyce's story, her service in the Marine Corps, her entrepreneurial journey, and how she got into comedy. Candyce is probably one of the smartest people I've brought onto the show and she drops some serious knowledge bombs on this episode, so be sure to listen with a pen and a piece of paper! To keep up with Candyce:  Website: Www.CandyceHaynes.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candyceofficial/   Linked In:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/candycehaynes   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/candycemhaynes

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Jason Vaughn, US Navy Rescue Swimmer.  We had a wicked fun conversation beginning with a story about a rescue he had while serving in the Navy.  Jason talks about a vessel that was trying to dump their cargo to prevent getting detained for the illegal items on board. In this case, he volunteered to be deployed to help retrieve “contraband” out of the water.  As the operation continued, the weather changed and started making the operation more difficult.  The combination of the events that took place earned him a Navy Achievement Medal. Jason tells us about a case that happened in the Adriatic Sea where during a training flight, they came across a vessel that had hit something in the water punching a hole in it.  Next thing they know, the crew is changing into a SAR configuration to assist 3 guys off the sinking vessel.  With the quick response of the crew, this earned Jason a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.  The last story he shares with us is not quite the rescue type story, but a phone call that came in requesting assistance.  A unique experience where he and his crew were asked to help move a whale that had washed up on the beach.  Next thing he knows, he and his crew are flying with a dead whale under their helicopter. Enjoy!   https://therealresq.com/home https://www.facebook.com/therealresq https://www.instagram.com/therealresq   Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ; Breeze-Eastern, https://www.breeze-eastern.com/ Axnes https://www.axnes.com/ Life Saving Systems Corporation https://lifesavingsystems.com/ SR3 Rescue Concepts, https://sr3rescueconcepts.com/

About Paul Cummings: Visionary Paul Cummings is a retired 20-year US Navy Information Systems Technology Chief, currently working as an Information Systems Security Engineer and Cyber Security Research Engineer for Stephenson Technologies Corporation. He brings a comprehensive background in executive-level planning, managing IT and Cyber Security teams, and program management derived from both global and domestic maritime operations. Mr. Cummings has led 15 Navy War Fighting Ships and 176 Information Security Managers and Security Network Engineers to support over 7,000 enterprise users, enforced a 95% patch management and hardening efficiency for five consecutive years with less than 24 hours of critical service downtime. Built and Established a 38-person Cyber Protection Team and managed a $6M training budget that led the team to be fully qualified a year ahead of schedule and successfully led a large-scale incident response operation which was awarded the Department of the Navy IT Team Excellence Award for 2017. He has helped realign budget for personnel by forecasting Life Cycle Ends and computer system upgrades. Paul's career is supported by CompTIA CASP, and he is the recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. His dedication to the success of others has led him to establish Veterans Breaking into IT/Cybersecurity Mentorship Campaign, an organization where he hosts monthly engagements with transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and aspiring civilian professionals found on YouTube under https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-DIEYwsRquVzPXoBssNwQ (Paul Cummings Veterans Breaking into IT Cyber). He actively volunteers with Vets2Industry, Npower, Evolutionary Skills Development Network Discord, and Vicious Vineyards Discord. Career is supported by CompTIA CASP and receipt of personal achievements awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy Achievement Medal (4 awards), and the Navy Good Conduct Medal (5 awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and Department of the Navy IT Excellence Award 2017. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-cummings/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-cummings/)  WCHI: https://www.wholecyberhumaninitiative.org/ (https://www.wholecyberhumaninitiative.org/)  Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Background and How Paul Got Into Cybersecurity Uncle was his recruiter Was bored of the 9 to 5 jobs Took ASVAB Started as a computer repairman, moved to help desk than ISSM Intro to cyber was in Iceland with an introduction to Red and Blue Teams 5:30 - Assignment in Iraq 16:00 - Complaints on Certifications Certifications and the demands around having them Difference between military and civilian requirements What happened to the CISSP? 25:00 - Importance of STEM Middle School and High School - Why not get a monitor, computer and raspberry Pi? Colleges - Very few doing it, but failing globally - Defining Cyber in IT College classes requiring classes that are not needed....follow the money 31:00 - The different options in Cybersecurity Do personality tests and Cybersecurity tests 37:00 - Transitioning and Recommendations Focus on skills that compliment where you know  For those in transition, look at the the people in your industry Final Thoughts Teach your children Digital Citizenship EARLY!

12/21/21 - Bishop Joseph Coffey attended St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia and graduated with a MDiv degree and was ordained in 1996 by Cardinal Bevilacqua. He earned a MA in Moral Theology in 2000. After five years in parish ministry, he was given permission for full-time active duty as a Navy Chaplain in September 2001. Bishop Coffey's military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with 2 gold stars, the Navy Achievement Medal with 2 gold stars, the Navy Sea Service Medal, the National Defense Medal, the War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the NATO Service Medal, 3 Battle E Ribbons.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Col. Todd Manyx discusses the Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC), influence, and battlespace awareness. Our wide ranging conversation covers the origin story of the MCIOC, its components, talent considerations, and current and emerging partnerships with other Department of Defense and international organizations. Resources: Related Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes #13 Russell on Behind Enemy Lines #20 Paul on the Firehose of Falsehood Marine Corps Talent Management 2030 RAND Research Report: Opportunities for Including the Information Environment in U.S. Marine Corps Wargames by Christopher Paul, Yuna Huh Wong, Elizabeth M. Bartels The Information Warfighter Exercise Wargame Rulebook by Christopher Paul, Ben Connable, Jonathan Welch, Nate Rosenblatt, Jim McNeive Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War by August Cole and Peter Singer LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media by Peter Singer Influence: Science and Practice by Robert Cialdini Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein Barton Whaley Practise to Deceive: Learning Curves of Military Deception Planners by Barton Whaley Stratagem: Deception and Surprise in War by Barton Whaley Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-75 Guest Bio: Colonel Manyx has 35 years of service, both officer and enlisted, in the United States Marine Corps. Following Basic Training in 1985, (he served as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician and, later, as an Intelligence Specialist and an Embassy Security Guard. In 1993, then Staff Sergeant. Manyx was selected to participate in the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. After graduating from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (with Distinction) and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, he was assigned as an Intelligence Officer. Colonel Manyx has been fortunate to hold command at the company and battalion levels as well as numerous staff officer positions to include Company Executive Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer. Colonel Manyx is a Regional Affairs Officer specializing in the Middle East as well as a former Latin American Foreign Area Officer. He is a Joint Qualified Officer, who has completed joint service tours with U.S. Central Command (Tampa, FL), International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan), and with the Joint Staff in the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has had the distinction of twice serving as a Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellow first at The Fletcher School, Tufts University, and then with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  His senior staff experience includes service as a personal staff member for both the Commander and Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command, the Commander, International Security Assistance Force - Afghanistan, and with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also served as a Strategic Analyst for the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Colonel Manyx is a graduate of numerous military and civilian schools. This includes a Master of Arts degree from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master of Arts degree from the Fletcher School, Tufts University. He also graduated from the Defense Language Institute and completed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI Program.   His personal decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Navy Commendation Medal (2nd Award), and the Navy Achievement Medal. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Commander Tim Moore served as a Navy Chaplain for 22 years and worked with all branches of the U.S. Military in his illustrious career.  He was deployed to Iraq from 2004-2006, and served in many other areas of the world.  He earned the Navy Meritorious Service Medal 5 times, the Navy Commendation Medal twice and the Navy Achievement Medal 3 times.

The Future of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps with Colonel Daniel Whitley Learn more about VANC here: https://www.vanc.me/ On this episode of VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast, your host Mike Walsh, speaks with Colonel Daniel M. Whitley, who shares insight on the future of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.  Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon recipient Colonel Daniel M. Whitley has served in the Marines since 1997. Originally an artillery officer, he spent time recruiting, serving on a tour in the Pentagon, and training with the Navy at the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific, before he became the Commanding Officer of the Headquarters and Support Battalion at Camp Pendleton. He recently spoke at VANC's Monday meeting, which occurs on the first Monday of every month. He and Mike talk about the future posture that the Marines and Navy are implementing, which emphasizes Lethality, Mobility, Resiliency, Joint Force Enablers, and Talent Management. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Eric Buchanan and Matthew Durham join me to talk through our withdrawal from Afghanastan and what's next. Who is Eric: Eric graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law Magna Cum Laude in the top 10% of his class. Before law school, he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute (studying History) and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1994 where he served as a naval aviator, pilot-in-command, and mission commander of P-3C Orion sub-hunting aircraft. Among other positions, Eric served as his squadron's legal officer, for which he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal. Who is Matthew: Matthew Durham has worked on a factory assembly line as well as in sales, roofing, cancer research, and now psychology research. He received his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and his Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and recently published his Master's thesis. His research focus is on reducing political prejudice and polarization, and his thesis sought to bring conservatives and liberals together for direct one-on-one conversations. Seeing very promising results, Matthew is now looking to learn more and expand his research as he begins his Ph.D. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Granite Garage Floors of Chattanooga: https://granitegaragefloors.com/location/chattanooga Vascualar Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ MedicareMisty: https://medicaremisty.com/ Please consider supporting the podast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/duringthebreakpodcast This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is US Marine Veteran and successful entrepreneur Guy Valentino. Guy served 10 years with the United States Marines as a Platoon Guide & Sergeant and received the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat Valor for his heroic achievements. In 2015 he completed 5,862 pullups in 24 hours to break the Guinness World Record in partnership with Spike's Veterans Operation Wellness. He is a life coach and a successful small business owner of Crossfit Rev40 in the Dallas area.

Today we’re speaking with Navy Veteran Hernán Luis y Prado, Founder of Workshops for Warriors. Hernán speaks about his Navy career as a Hospital Corpsman and Surface Warfare Officer and how his military career inspired him to start Workshops for Warriors. Workshops for Warriors mission is to provide quality training, accredited STEM educational programs, and opportunities to earn third party nationally recognized credentials to enable veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to be successfully trained and placed in their chosen advanced manufacturing career field.   Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S About Our Guest Hernán Luis y Prado served in the United States Navy for 15 years as a Hospital Corpsman and then as a Surface Warfare Officer. Hernán saw three combat tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is a graduate of the Navy Surface Warfare Officer School, where he completed the Chief Engineering Officer and Combat Systems Officer curricula. His personal decorations include the Navy Achievement Medal and Combat Action Ribbon, as well as various unit and service awards. An accomplished businessman and civic leader, Hernán was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for Workshops for Warriors extensive efforts and notable achievements in helping veterans successfully transition from the military into advanced manufacturing careers. In 2014, Hernán received the Keith M. Turnham Humanitarian Award in recognition of his military service and his continued commitment to serving the communities of San Diego. In 2015, Hernán was recognized by the California State Legislature as the 80th Assembly District for 2015 Veteran of the Year, and more recently, CEO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal in 2017. Join the conversation on our Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.  About Our Sponsors   Navy Federal Credit Union May is military appreciation month and Navy Federal wants to celebrate the commitment that connects them to their military members, So Visit navyfederal.org/celebrate to check out our member exclusive offers during Military Appreciation Month. Navy Federal Credit Union, has made it their mission to help their military members for over 85 years, and I’ve been a member for the last 31 years During Military Appreciation Month, they want to celebrate the commitment that connects them to their military members. I became a Navy Federal Member in 1990 when I first went on active duty and Many of their employees are military family members, reservists, or Veterans themselves, so they get the military. They offer resources like Best Cities After Service and Best Careers After Service to help veterans transition to civilian life and long after my retirement in 2013, I’m still a Navy Federal member. They have 24/7 customer service and support. So they’re here for you whenever you need them. Most of my fellow Marines are Navy Federal members, like Bump, Gromit, Fraiser and Bones just to name a few. So Visit navyfederal.org/celebrate to check out our member exclusive offers during Military Appreciation Month, or share your shout-out With hashtag #MissionMilitary Navy Federal is Insured by NCUA.   AirMedCare Network   Emergency air medical transport can be expensive, and with all the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our country, you deserve financial peace of mind. An AMCN membership can protect your family and finances, allowing you to worry less about what matters most. 

Host David Moxley's guest is Fred Boyles, retired Navy Reserve Captain. Fred's Recognitions include Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (two awards) and Navy Achievement Medal.

This week, host Mike Abrams welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, national intelligence professional and FourBlock Career Readiness Instructor Ellis Craig, who shares how he overcame some of the challenges and uncertainty he faced during his military transition and in his civilian career, how he made his way into the professional intelligence community, and how he worked his way up to his dream career. Ellis also shares expert insights and actionable advice for veterans in transition based on his two-plus decades of federal government experience in military operations, domestic defense, and national security intelligence. Ellis Craig is a seasoned operations intelligence specialist with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis. In this capacity, he functions as the executive officer for the Policy branch and delivers expertise in policy analysis, strategic planning, outreach engagement, and decision-making support to translate the Under Secretary's strategic priorities into policy and planning products that drive operational effectiveness through integration, prioritization, and resource allocation. Ellis has over two decades of federal government experience in military operations, domestic defense, and national security intelligence spanning across organizational boundaries. He consults on national security threats and provides policy coordination expertise to five threat-focused mission centers that function as the Department's center of gravity for intelligence-driven integration of analysis to counter threats facing the Homeland. He consults on national security threats and provides policy coordination expertise to five threat-focused mission centers that function as the Department's center of gravity for intelligence-driven integration of analysis to counter threats facing the Homeland. Ellis served in the United States Marine Corps from 1988-1992. With the 2nd Marine Division, he participated in Operation Desert Storm's ground offensive and the was the recipient of multiple combat decorations. His most crowning achievement included the Navy Achievement Medal with a Valor device for combat heroism and exceptional leadership while in the “heel" of Kuwait. Ellis has volunteered with FourBlock for a number of years as a coach and lecturer, and now serves as a Career Readiness Instructor for our Washington, D.C. program. In other activities, Ellis is active in many civic and charitable organizations throughout the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. He is recognized as a man of goodwill and a member of Prince Hall Masonic Fraternity in the District of Columbia. Presently, he serves on the Board of Advisors for Global Inspirational Speakers, LLC. He is an active member of the prestigious Army Navy Club, a private haven for military officers and America's warrior class. ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, FourBlock founder, director of the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.  

Episode 106 of the Business Bookshelf - Jason Redman - Author of "Overcome: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America's Toughest Warriors". Jason is a former Lieutenant Jason Redman spent 11 years as an enlisted Navy SEAL. For his bravery in battle, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Purple Heart, the Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), and the Combat Action Ribbon (two awards). After being severely wounded in Iraq while acting as Assault Force Commander, Redman returned to active duty with the Navy SEALs, retiring in 2013. He has founded a non-profit corporation called Wounded Wear, which provides clothing tailored for wounded warriors. Jason is the author of “Overcome: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America's Toughest Warriors”. Adversity can often catch you by surprise and leave you struggling with what to do next. What if you could confront any adversity, from the biggest challenges -- the loss of your job, divorce, health issues, bankruptcy -- to normal daily challenges -- a late flight, a disappointing phone call, a missed promotion, a bad day -- and not just survive it, but thrive afterwards? The book can be purchased here. Jason's website can be found here - https://jasonredman.com.. The host of the podcast is Lance Peppler. Email him at lance@ideastorm.co.za or visit www.ideastorm.co.za. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessbookshelf/support

Eric Buchanan and I talked about the lawsuit Texas has filed against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin! What does it really mean, why it is important, and how will it work! Eric is an attorney and also has a degree in history! (Eric graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law Magna Cum Laude in the top 10% of his class. Before law school, he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1994 where he served as a naval aviator, pilot-in-command, and mission commander of P-3C Orion sub-hunting aircraft. Among other positions, Eric served as his squadron’s legal officer, for which he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal.) If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends, and check out the website duringthebreakpodcast.com Please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/duringthebreakpodcast This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

My guest in this episode is Jason Redman. Jason was born in a small town in central Ohio and attended schools in Ohio, North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida before graduating from Lumberton High School in Southern North Carolina. He joined the Navy on September 11, 1992 and began his naval career at boot camp in Orlando, Florida. Jason spent his first two years in the Navy working as an Intelligence Specialist working for and around Naval Special Warfare. During Boot Camp he had tried out and was accepted for Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training (BUD/S) and he reported to BUD/S in January of 1995. He enjoyed a full year of friendly instructors, relaxing times on the beach, and endless nights under the Coronado moon before graduating with BUD/S class 202 in December of 1995. Jason set off on a whirlwind career, completing three deployments to South America where he conducted numerous Counter Drug missions throughout Colombia and Peru. He returned in December of 2000 to become an instructor for his SEAL Team’s Basic Land Warfare block of training. He spent the next year and a half teaching Marksmanship, Reconnaissance and Surveillance operations, and advanced communications. In August of 2000, Petty Officer 1st Class Redman was one of fifty naval enlisted members selected for the prestigious Seaman to Admiral Program. He began school at Old Dominion University in August of 2001. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Business Administration. He was commissioned in May of 2004 as a Naval SEAL Officer. Jason immediately reported to his new SEAL Team and was directly assigned as an Assistant Platoon Commander. His platoon deployed to Afghanistan in July of 2005 and conducted numerous combat operations that directly contributed to the Global War on Terror. In May of 2006, he graduated from the grueling US Army Ranger Course of Instruction to further his tactical knowledge and increase his understanding of Joint Operations and Army mission planning. In May 2007, Jason deployed to Fallujah, Iraq and served as Mobility Force Commander and Assault Force Commander for over 40 Direct Action missions throughout western Iraq. On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LT Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive. In August, while recovering at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, LT Redman wrote and hung a bright orange sign on his door, which became a statement and symbol for wounded warriors everywhere. This sign gained national recognition and earned LT Redman and his family an invitation to meet President George W. Bush in the Oval Office. The original sign on the door, signed by President Bush, now hangs in the Wounded Ward at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda. In July 2010, Jason joined three other wounded service members and reached the summit of Mount Rainier as a testament to wounded warriors and all Americans that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome if you have the drive, the determination, and the tenacity to rise above. In 2010, While still on active duty and recovering from his injuries, Redman founded the Wounded Wear™ clothing line and the Combat Wounded Coalition™, a Non-Profit organization which inspires combat wounded warriors to Overcome.  Redman served as the executive director of the organization for almost ten years.  The organization raised almost $3 Million and served thousands of wounded warriors. In November of 2013, after 21 years of service, Redman retired from the Navy and launched SOF Spoken LLC, a speaking company which provides inspirational presentations on leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. Redman published the New York Times bestselling book, “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader”.  His book details lessons learned in leadership and overcoming adversity throughout his SEAL career while also discussing his combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as his personal journey with his wife Erica and their three children. He was recognized in November of 2009 by his alma mater Old Dominion University with their prestigious Alumni Service Award in recognition of exemplary leadership, and significant, compassionate service to community, state, and nation. He was a 2010 recipient of the Hope for the Warriors, Hope and Courage award. The Hampton Roads community and Wendy’s recognized him with their Military Hero award in 2013. In 2014, Jason was awarded the 2013 Still Serving Veteran of the Year Award for the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. In 2015 he was presented with the American Veteran Center – The Honors Paul Ray Smith Award and in 2016 he was recognized by Crown Royal as winner of the your hero’s name here naming rights contest for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jason was the first recipient in the history of the contest to decide not to name the race after themselves, instead naming the event after his non-profit, the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), Combat Action Ribbon (two awards) US Army Ranger Tab and numerous service awards. Today, Jason has expanded his programs with his focus on helping individuals, companies and teams to “GET OFF THE X” ™ from “Life Ambushes.  He provides, speaking, workshops, online programs, executive coaching and business consulting to businesses around the world and group coaching through his “Get off the X Training and Overcome Army™ group coaching programs. Jason has appeared on numerous national news networks including Fox News, CBS, CNN, and CBN.  He has appeared frequently on Fox and Friends and the Huckabee show.  Jason has appeared in multiple documentaries including History Channel’s, Navy SEALs, America’s Secret Warriors. Jason lives in Virginia with his wife Erica and three children Phoenix, Angelica, and Mackenzie. Interview Links: Jason Redman Resources: Create A Strategy Become The Bank Join Our Community

Great interview with Command Master Chief Petty Officer Mike Riggs. He's an Explosive Ordnance Disposal expert who's done it all in a 30 year Navy career, from deploying to Afghanistan with Seal Team TWO to serving as a Defense Legislative Fellow on the personal staff of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. In this episode he talks about leading men when the stakes are literally life and death which includes how you lead when you're not in charge. Check out Mike's resume. It sounds like a movie character.MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER MICHAEL N. RIGGS UNITED STATES NAVY COMMAND MASTER CHIEF Master Chief Petty Officer Michael N. Riggs was born and raised in West Virginia. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in May 1990 and entered the U.S. Navy attending basic training in Orlando, FL in September 1991. Riggs attended Electronics Technician Apprentice School in Orlando, FL and Great Lakes, IL. His first duty assignment was with Naval Computer and Telecommunication Station in Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. Following his tour at NCTS Diego Garcia, he served as a SATCOM ET at NCTS Sigonella, Sicily and the Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill AFB, FL. Riggs attended Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center and Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal graduating in 2002. Upon completion, he reported to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit EIGHT. During this tour, he conducted two deployments to Beirut, Lebanon and one to CJTF-HOA. Riggs reported to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit TWO in March 2006 and deployed as EOD LCPO on SEAL Team TWO to Iraq supporting SOTF-W. As plank owner of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit TWELVE, Riggs deployed as company LCPO to Iraq supporting Task Force Troy-North. In 2010, Riggs reported to Commander Naval Special Warfare Group TWO Training Detachment deploying to Afghanistan and conducting C-IED training to deploying NSW units. In 2011, Riggs reported to Commander Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO and deployed again to Afghanistan supporting CJTF Paladin, CJSOTF, and SOJTF-Afghanistan. Riggs was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer in May 2012. He reported to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit SIX as Command Master Chief in July 2013. In 2015, he deployed to Honduras and Guatemala as Command Master Chief, SOUTHERN PARTNERSHIP STATION-ashore. In 2016, he reported as Command Master Chief, Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Eglin AFB, FL. In 2019, Master Chief Riggs served as a Defense Legislative Fellow on the personal staff in Washington, D.C. of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, R-FL, for the 1stSession of the 116th United States Congress. Riggs’ academic achievements include a Master of Strategic Leadership from University of Charleston, Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College; Senior Enlisted Academy Class 174-Blue; Command Leadership School. Riggs’ personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Army Achievement Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal (three awards), Navy Achievement Medal (three awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, and Naval Parachutist.

Denise Turney is a columnist at New Citizens Press, one of the largest cultural newspapers in the United States. In addition, Denise is the author of Portia, Love Has Many Faces, Long Walk up, etc...       She has more than 30 years of writing experience and is a two-time Navy Achievement Medal winner, entrepreneur, and business owner. Her works have appeared in national and international magazines and newspapers including Parade, Madame Noire, USA Today, Obsidian II, Essence, The Pittsburgh Quarterly, The Bucks County Courier Times, The Trenton Times, Sisters In Style, and The Trenton State College Literary Review.  In this episode, Denise shares her backstory of becoming a novel writer, inspirational breast cancer story, and what she is doing now.  Website: https://www.chistell.com Email: rcampb3422@aol.com "Love will find and heal the most broken heart, disappointed abused, and ashamed. Love has come. There is no turning back." - from Love Pour Over Me --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tiaspage/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiaspage/support

Keith Cupp serves as President of Gravitas Impact Premium Coaches. His specialties are Executive team coaching & development, strategic planning and accountability, leadership development & transitions in multi-generation family businesses. Keith is a native of the Pacific Northwest, graduate of Louisiana State University, and a distinguished veteran of the United States Naval Nuclear Power Program, having been awarded the Navy Achievement Medal while serving aboard the USS Enterprise CVN-65; his father Ted served aboard the USS Enterprise CV-6 in WWII, thus giving them a unique and special connection. He serves his community through volunteering with his local church and contributing his time to youth leadership development in the Pacific Northwest, Baja Mexico, and Kampala Uganda.

Marvin Gonzalez  “Gonzo”   Born and raised in Long Island, NY. Family came from El Salvador escaping the civil war. Graduated from West Hempstead High School and following the attacks on the WTC 9/11. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  October 27, 2004 attended Navy Recruit Training in Great Lakes, Illinois.  Graduated Gunners Mate “A” School in June 2005 and assigned to amphibious assault ship USS OGDEN LPD-5 from March 2005 to March 2007. During this timeframe deployed to the Arabian Gulf with Navy’s Fifth Fleet and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. After a successful WESPAC deployment and decommissioning of USS OGDEN LPD-5. Transferred to Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training Class 265 Coronado, California, from March 2007 to October 2007.  Successfully completed training and moved on to SEAL Qualification Training (SQT). Graduated SQT Class 270.Upon completion of SEAL Qualification Training, transferred to SEAL Team EIGHT in April 2009.  Completed 1 deployment to Yemen (Mar-Sept 2010), as well as 1 JCET deployment to Colombia (Nov 2010), and 1 deployment to Africa (Feb – July 2011). On June 15, 2012, was Honorably Discharged from active duty service. Worked in Private Sector for various security projects and conducted underwater construction projects in NY Tri-state area.  In Nov 2018, hired by the Department of State as a Method of Entry MOE Instructor. Charged with providing training to foreign law enforcement agents in the Middle East and Africa. Currently President and owner of OP5 Tactical.  Personal awards include Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Battle E Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Ribbon, , Expert Rifle Marksmanship Medal, Expert Pistol Marksmanship Medal, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Device, Military Freefall Parachutist     Currently holds a Commercial Deep Sea Diver Diploma, and is working towards completing a bachelor’s degree in Security Management through Bellevue University.  He is currently married to Joanna and has 3 children:  Gabriella (4), Joseph (2), Jeremy (4 months)

Jen has been in the communication field for 25 years, with experience in public affairs, community relations, writing, editing, and broadcasting. She has taught basic communication and public speaking courses at the college level for 15 years. Jen is an author, a TEDx presenter, founder of CommunicationTwentyFourSeven – a communication-focused blog, and a breast cancer survivor. She served active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and was the first female Marine to be appointed editor of the Quantico Sentry newspaper and the first female Marine to be awarded the Sergeant Major Dan Daly Award by the Marine Corps Historical Foundation. She was also a recipient of the Best Feature Writer award by the Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association. Jen was medically discharged due to a back injury after serving 3 years and 2 months. Prior to her discharge, she was presented with the Navy Achievement Medal. She received a B.A and M.A. in Communication from George Mason University and is currently a Ph.D. student studying English Language and Applied Linguistics with the University of Birmingham – UK. Her passion is working with students, specifically veterans, and helping them achieve their academic and career goals. She and her husband, Greg, have been married for 22 years. Their daughter, Sarah, is a junior at Georgia Southern University and their son, Nate, is a LCpl serving active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and is currently stationed in Iwakuni, Japan.Jen decided to join the military when she found out that her parents had no way to pay for college. She saw it as a way to do something new with her life. Her mom refused to sign the paperwork so she waited until her 18th birthday to enlist. It was hard for her. She committed to join the Marine Corps and no one around her supported her choice to do that. That made boot camp hard because she had all those people telling her she couldn’t do it. But she made it through by letting those voices go and then she was able to realize what she was capable of. She served in PA and is thankful for the training she received in the military and the experiences that she got to be a part of it. The Marine Corps really set her life on the path it is today. Some say they believe the military helped to mold them into who they are. I believe the military helped reveal who I am. When I decided to join, I didn't have the support of my family or my friends. Even my recruiter didn't have very much faith in me at the beginning. I can tell you about my recruiting story (it's funny). I ended up graduating in the honor platoon. Anyway, even though my time wearing the uniform was relatively short (just over 3 years), the lessons I learned while in the Corps still carry me through life today. I received a lot of awards and accolades, but I also got into my own fair share of trouble. Connect with Jen:Twitter: @speechteach912LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-furlong-16779a5aBlog/Website: https://www.communicationtwentyfourseven.com/Related Episodes:Finding Herself in the Marines – Episode 12Serving as an Officer in the Marine Corps – Episode 51

Episode: 94 Jason Redman Join David Pere and Alexander Felice (The Military Millionaire Podcast) with Jason Redman as he talks about becoming the best version of yourself. He shares his story from being caught in an ambush to eventually being able to stand in front of people to help others. Jason shares his ways in how you can have positivity in this time of uncertainty and the three P's that can help you be a better you even at home!  By the end of the episode, you will learn to embrace your failures, build an “Overcome” mindset, and take action. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast! ~ About Jason Redman: Jason “Jay” Redman was born in a small town in central Ohio and attended schools in Ohio, North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida before graduating from Lumberton High School in Southern North Carolina. He joined the Navy on September 11, 1992 and began his naval career at boot camp in Orlando, Florida. Jason spent his first two years in the Navy working as an Intelligence Specialist working for and around Naval Special Warfare. During Boot Camp he had tried out and was accepted for Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training (BUD/S) and he reported to BUD/S in January of 1995. He enjoyed a full year of friendly instructors, relaxing times on the beach, and endless nights under the Coronado moon before graduating with BUD/S class 202 in December of 1995. Jason set off on a whirlwind career, completing three deployments to South America where he conducted numerous Counter Drug missions throughout Colombia and Peru. He returned in December of 2000 to become an instructor for his SEAL Team's Basic Land Warfare block of training. He spent the next year and a half teaching Marksmanship, Reconnaissance and Surveillance operations, and advanced communications. In August of 2000, Petty Officer 1st Class Redman was one of fifty naval enlisted members selected for the prestigious Seaman to Admiral Program. He began school at Old Dominion University in August of 2001. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Business Administration. He was commissioned in May of 2004 as a Naval SEAL Officer. Jason immediately reported to his new SEAL Team and was directly assigned as an Assistant Platoon Commander. His platoon deployed to Afghanistan in July of 2005 and conducted numerous combat operations that directly contributed to the Global War on Terror. In May of 2006, he graduated from the grueling US Army Ranger Course of Instruction to further his tactical knowledge and increase his understanding of Joint Operations and Army mission planning. In May 2007, Jason deployed to Fallujah, Iraq and served as Mobility Force Commander and Assault Force Commander for over 40 Direct Action missions throughout western Iraq. On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LT Redman's Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive. In August, while recovering at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, LT Redman wrote and hung a bright orange sign on his door, which became a statement and symbol for wounded warriors everywhere. This sign gained national recognition and earned LT Redman and his family an invitation to meet President George W. Bush in the Oval Office. The original sign on the door, signed by President Bush, now hangs in the Wounded Ward at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda. In July 2010, Jason joined three other wounded service members and reached the summit of Mount Rainier as a testament to wounded warriors and all Americans that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome if you have the drive, the determination, and the tenacity to rise above. In 2010, While still on active duty and recovering from his injuries, Redman founded the Wounded Wear™ clothing line and the Combat Wounded Coalition™, a Non-Profit organization which inspires combat wounded warriors to Overcome.  Redman served as the executive director of the organization for almost ten years.  The organization raised almost $3 Million and served thousands of wounded warriors. In November of 2013, after 21 years of service, Redman retired from the Navy and launched SOF Spoken LLC, a speaking company which provides inspirational presentations on leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. Redman published the New York Times bestselling book, “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader”.  His book details lessons learned in leadership and overcoming adversity throughout his SEAL career while also discussing his combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as his personal journey with his wife Erica and their three children. He was recognized in November of 2009 by his alma mater Old Dominion University with their prestigious Alumni Service Award in recognition of exemplary leadership, and significant, compassionate service to community, state, and nation. He was a 2010 recipient of the Hope for the Warriors, Hope and Courage award. The Hampton Roads community and Wendy's recognized him with their Military Hero award in 2013. In 2014, Jason was awarded the 2013 Still Serving Veteran of the Year Award for the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. In 2015 he was presented with the American Veteran Center – The Honors Paul Ray Smith Award and in 2016 he was recognized by Crown Royal as winner of the your hero's name here naming rights contest for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jason was the first recipient in the history of the contest to decide not to name the race after themselves, instead naming the event after his non-profit, the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), Combat Action Ribbon (two awards) US Army Ranger Tab and numerous service awards. Today, Jason has expanded his programs with his focus on helping individuals, companies and teams to “GET OFF THE X” ™ from “Life Ambushes.  He provides, speaking, workshops, online programs, executive coaching and business consulting to businesses around the world and group coaching through his “Get off the X Training and Overcome Army™ group coaching programs. Jason has appeared on numerous national news networks including Fox News, CBS, CNN, and CBN.  He has appeared frequently on Fox and Friends and the Huckabee show.  Jason has appeared in multiple documentaries including History Channel's, Navy SEALs, America's Secret Warriors. Jason lives in Virginia with his wife Erica and three children Phoenix, Angelica, and Mackenzie. ~ Advice to an 18-20-year old: Become the best version of yourself! - You can find Jason Redman on… Website: https://jasonredman.com/ Get Off the X: https://getoffx.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonredmanww/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonRedmanWW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlcniaDl7BxOLMCn-EoXqw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonredmanww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-redman-b8324210/ - Sponsors: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/personal-capital/ https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/audible/ Real Estate Investing Course: https://military-millionaire-academy.teachable.com/p/from-zero-to-one-real-estate-investing-101 Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/ - SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE - Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/ - My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. 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152. Apeks Supercritical | Andy Joseph is the President of Apeks Supercritical. Andy founded Apeks Supercritical in 2001 while serving as the Director of Welding and Testing Labs for Edison Welding Institute (EWI), developers of manufacturing technologies. He first learned about mechanical operations and principles during his six years in the Navy operating nuclear submarine reactors. He is a two-time Navy Achievement Medal recipient.This Episode is Sponsored By:Online Trading Academy is the leader in investing and trading education. Their flexible learning style lets you take classes in person or online. Online Trading Academy even has a 94% Satisfaction Rating based on more than 190,000 Reviews! Sign up for a Free 3-Hour Introductory Investing Class & also receive a Professional Insider’s Kit as a BONUS, by using this link: millionaire-interviews.com/otatradeLinkedIn Jobs makes it easy to get a match with quality candidates, who make the most sense for your role. LinkedIn Jobs uses knowledge of both hard skills and soft skills to match you with the people who fit your role the best. Get $50 your first job post at: millionaire-interviews.com/linkedin-jobsCapterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon.

Detective Fil Waters has served in Law Enforcement for 33 years.  He joined the Houston Police Department as a member of Lateral Cadet Class #L3-93, and embarked on a career with HPD (1993-2017) that spanned over 24 years; assigned to the Houston Police Homicide Division for 23 years working a large volume of varying homicide investigations and high-profile cases.  Prior to HPD, he worked eight years as a deputy sheriff with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (1985-1993) achieving the rank of Detective Sergeant, and one year with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (1984-1985) as a reserve deputy sheriff.  Detective Waters holds his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Management from Sam Houston State University and his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University.  Prior to his career in Law Enforcement, Detective Waters was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps where he conducted investigations for the Commanding General’s Office, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC, and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal.  Detective Waters worked several years in Narcotics, and during that time investigated crimes involving The Occult.  He has been a Certified TCOLE Instructor since 1986 and has traveled extensively instructing law enforcement agencies nationally and internationally developing curriculum in Law Enforcement training, to include, Interviewing Techniques Training, Homicide Investigations, Courtroom Testimony, Ethics in Law Enforcement, Firearms Training, and other related topics.Detective Waters is an instructor with International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) which “works with foreign governments to develop professional and transparent law enforcement institutions that protect human rights, combat corruption, and reduce the threat of transnational crime and terrorism. ICITAP provides international development assistance that supports both national security and foreign policy objectives.”  ICITAP is located in the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, and “works in close partnership with and receives funding for its programs from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Defense.”During his career at HPD, Detective Waters received one Mayor’s Commendation, one District 1 City Councilman’s Achievement Award (James Rodriguez), five Chief’s Commendations, two Assistant Chief Commendations, fourteen Supervisor Commendations, one Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Commendation (Mike Sullivan), twenty-two Citizen Letters of Commendation, seven outside agency commendations (i.e. US Attorney’s Office-Western District of Texas, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Brazoria County DA’s Office, Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Metro Transit Authority-DPS, Anne Arundel County PD-Maryland, and National Police Agency-Japan); was twice a Police Week Award Finalist, and received the 100 Club Officer of the Year Award (2011).  Additionally, on September 14, 2017, he received a Mayor’s Proclamation from the City of Hedwig Village for his assistance in the investigation of a Capital Murder which had taken place in Hedwig Village.  Detective Waters has been featured on 48 Hours “Gone” (CBS), “Criminal Confessions” (Oxygen Channel), “Shadow of Doubt” (ID Discovery Channel), “For My Man” (TV One), “Killer Couples” (Oxygen Channel), “Gangland-Deadly Blast (Tango Blast Gang In Houston, Texas…)” (History Channel), Real TV, Fox News, and numerous local stations.Detective Waters was one of the original members of the Houston Police Department’s Gang Murder Squad and in nearly five years in that capacity maintained over a 96% percent case clearance rate, having worked over 140 gang related homicide cases.  Of the almost 400 murder investigations Detective Waters was assigned, he achieved a 96% clearance rate, gaining confessions in 90% of those cases. Additionally, Detective Waters has worked hundreds of investigations of Kidnapping, Murder-For-Hire, Aggravated Assault, Deadly Conduct, Assault, etc. Detective Waters Online:Website | kindredspiritsinvestigations.comEmail | fil@kindredspiritsinvestigations.comDetective Waters on Social Media:Facebook | @kindredspiritsinvestigationsTwitter | @detfilwatersInstagram | @detfilwaters 

Jason Redman is a former Navy Seal and Purple Heart recipient turned New York Times Best Selling Author of The Trident. Recently, Jason launched his second book, Overcome, which gets into the process that he went through in creating his success during his career and getting through his failures to become a better leader. Today, Jason has expanded his programs with his focus on helping individuals, companies and teams to “GET OFF THE X” ™ from “Life Ambushes. He provides, speaking, workshops, online programs, executive coaching, and business consulting to businesses around the world and group coaching through his “Get off the X Training and Overcome Army™ group coaching programs.His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), Combat Action Ribbon (two awards) US Army Ranger Tab and numerous service awards.Jason has appeared on numerous national news networks including Fox News, CBS, CNN, and CBN. He has appeared frequently on Fox and Friends and the Huckabee show. Jason has appeared in multiple documentaries including History Channel’s, Navy SEALs, America’s Secret Warriors. Jason lives in Virginia with his wife Erica and three children Phoenix, Angelica, and Mackenzie.Want a new pair of sunglasses without breaking the bank? Go to Knockaround by clicking the link, it lets them know we sent you and gets you 20% off your first order while helping support our show. Knockaround sells practical and stylish sunglasses starting at just $10. Stop spending a fortune on sunglasses that just break or get lost. Grab a pair for your car, your gym bag, your briefcase. At $10 a pair, you can wear a different style each day. Want to start your own podcast AND get a $20 Amazon gift card? Click here and get access to this premium offer.Music in this episode was provided by Mama Huhu.

This week's guest is Gerry Byrne. Gerry is the vice-chairman of PMC, guiding business initiatives across PMC's entire portfolio of media brands. Gerry's decades of accomplishments as a media executive, entrepreneur, and community leader are highlighted by his longtime run as the publisher of Variety Magazine, where he dramatically transformed that business into a powerful diversified global media brand. Gerry was also the launch publisher of Crain's New York business, a senior executive at Norman Lear's Act, the creator and chairman of the NBC Quill awards before he led a division of Nielsen that included the Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, and Ad Week. A graduate of Fordham University, Gerry served as a Marine officer in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” Distinguishing Device for Valor.  ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, FourBlock founder, director of the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Over 77% of FourBlock alumni stay at their first jobs over 12 months. Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter

Andy Joseph is the President of Apeks Supercritical. Andy founded Apeks Supercritical in 2001 while serving as the Director of Welding and Testing Labs for Edison Welding Institute (EWI), developers of manufacturing technologies. He first learned about mechanical operations and principles during his six years in the Navy operating nuclear submarine reactors. He is a two-time Navy Achievement Medal recipient. This Episode is Sponsored By: Online Trading Academy is the leader in investing and trading education. Their flexible learning style lets you take classes in person or online. Online Trading Academy even has a 94% Satisfaction Rating based on more than 190,000 Reviews! Sign up for a Free 3-Hour Introductory Investing Class & also receive a Professional Insider’s Kit as a BONUS, by using this link: millionaire-interviews.com/otatrade LinkedIn Jobs makes it easy to get a match with quality candidates, who make the most sense for your role. LinkedIn Jobs uses knowledge of both hard skills and soft skills to match you with the people who fit your role the best. Get $50 your first job post at: millionaire-interviews.com/linkedin-jobs Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon.

Chad Cole, a young US Marine Rifleman experiences the strains of the Marine Corps in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War. In a raw and looping narrative, Chad teaches the reader the importance of hearing and telling war stories from Vietnam and Desert Storm and also offers up his own experience with Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines during Operation Peacemaker, the military response to the 1992 Rodney King Riot, in Los Angeles, California. By 1995 the young Sergeant leads a squad from 2nd Platoon, Lima Company 3/1, during Operation United Shield, the final United Nations withdrawal from "the dirty little war," of Mogadishu, Somalia. The author was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for Valor and the Combat Action Ribbon for his actions during United Shield. You can purchase his book from thedirtylittlewars.com and amazon/thedirtylittlewars Also, check out his veteran owned t-shirt company called Heavy Metal Thursday. 

The Power of True PatriotismAired Thursday, 20 June 2019, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PSTBetween prolonged war time, divisive politics and social controversy regarding the National Anthem, it’s hard to understand – much less embrace – the notion of true patriotism. Having been raised by a proud U.S. Marine, Jennifer is passionate about patriotism and equally frustrated by America’s political climate. Join her as she discusses the value and beauty of patriotism with Commander Doug Reinbold, who recently retired from active duty service after 21-years in the U.S. Navy. He’s currently in the Defense Industry in the Washington, DC area.Bio: CDR Doug “Rhino” Reinbold, USN (ret.)Commander Doug Reinbold, United States Navy (retired), was born and raised in Seymour, Indiana, and graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Technology. Upon selection and graduation from Officer Candidate School he was commissioned as a Naval Officer and was designated a Naval Aviator following completion of flight training. His first fleet service was in San Diego, California, piloting the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter and deploying twice to the Arabian Gulf on missions to conduct maritime interdiction operations. While completing his tour, his peers selected him as the squadron’s Pilot of the Year.He then received orders to Pensacola, Florida, to serve as a T-34C Instructor Pilot for U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and international flight students. Obtaining all possible qualifications, he was selected as Instructor Pilot of the Year and chosen to be in the first class of instructors to fly the T-6A Texan II. After completion of this tour, he was ordered back to sea duty as a Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer (Shooter) aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) nuclear aircraft carrier, deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.His next fleet assignment was with the first-ever MH-60R Seahawk squadron, operating the Navy’s newest and most advanced combat helicopter. As Department Head, he served during the command’s maiden deployment embarked onboard the USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group, and he was named his squadron’s Officer of the Year upon completion of his orders.He was then nominated to attend the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, graduating with a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Subsequently he received orders to the Office of Naval Research where he was detailed to the Pentagon to serve as the Deputy for Operations for the Defense Science Board.His final assignment was as the MQ-8 (Fire Scout) Officer-in-Charge, directing the introduction and fleet integration of the Navy’s first operational unmanned aircraft system. During his career he has accumulated more than 3000 flight hours in 10 different aircraft and is a Commercial-rated Airplane and Helicopter pilot. His military awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, as well as various unit, campaign, and individual ribbons.He recently retired from active duty after more than 21 years of honorable service. Presently he serves in the defense industry in the Washington, D.C. area where he and his wife are the proud, but exhausted, parents of two awesomely energetic daughters.

In this podversation: I teamed back up with the incomparable LCDR Jamie Sorenson whom you might remember from Season 3 Episode 1- Why You Tried to Kill Yourself, to answer some really common relationship questions collected from listeners. Two mental health practitioners for the price of one! And since we don't always agree, you're getting a pluralistic perspective on issues many are afraid to ask about. 2:52 - How do I know if someone is into me? 7:03 - What do I do about my partners jealousy? 13:04 - I want to have kids she does not. Can the relationship work? 19:10 - We just started dating and she already wants to spend less time together. What does that mean? 23:49 - How do we stop fighting over religion? 33:33 - Do you believe in soulmates? 38:58 - Am I ever going to meet someone? 43:54 - Do you have premonitions about a partner? Like the song …"I knew I loved you before I met you." 45:29 - What level of privacy is OK in relationships? 50:23 - I feel like I can't do things spontaneously like have a friend over or go out. I feel like I have to ask permission first and when do have people over or go out, I feel like I have to tip-toe around telling him this is what I'm planning. If we don't talk about it before hand he grumbles and then I feel like I have to tip-toe even more. How can I better approach this? 56:30 - "How to know when a partner’s request for photographic "material" becomes concerning. Is it ever normal, or is it a definite sign of sexual addiction?" 1:07:20 - "How do you best handle intimacy after taking a loving look at and un-packing trauma, when your ideas around it transform and change?" 1:13:09 - "My wife wants an open relationship and I want to complete fidelity. Should we get a divorce?" 1:24:30 - "I am poly curious (did I just make that up?), and husband says hell no and now I feel ashamed for even suggesting it. What now?" 1:25:50 - "Navigating your partner's jealousy and possessiveness as someone with a lot of muchness, who likes to share herself with others and have the freedom to share and receive unlabeled affection and intimacy with many people, not just one." Additional Resources Mentioned: “The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola “Mating in Captivity” by Esther Perel “The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships” by Dr. John Gottman & Joan DeClaire "When God Winks at You: How God Speaks Directly to You Through the Power of Coincidence" by Squire Rushnell “The Flight from Intimacy: Healing Your Relationship of Counter-Dependency – the Other Side of Co-Dependency” by Drs. Janae & Barry Weinhold "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill “Love in Abundance: a Counselor’s Advice on Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola “Rewriting the Rules: an Integrative Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships” by Meg Barker Meet LCDR Jamie Sorenson Jamie is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is currently serving as the embedded Mental Health Provider at Command Submarine Squadron 11 out in San Diego CA, providing mental health treatment, education, consultation and much more to all the of sailors and submariners attached to that division. Her awards include the Navy-Marine Corp Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, & the Navy Achievement Medal with one gold star. She also was also honored as the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Mental Health Nurse of the Year in 2013 by San Diego Psychiatric Nursing Society. She wrote & published the book “Why You Tried to Kill Yourself” in 2017. Her newest book, "Single, Pitiful and Unlovable...Yeah Right!" is available on Amazon. As if that weren’t enough, Jamie has completed over 80 whole/half marathons! She’s an avid traveler and animal lover.

Tom Joyce – Keynote Speaker at Grand Rapids ISI 2017 Retired Navy Captain Tom Joyce is a Pastor at Immanuel Bible Church in the shadow of the nation’s capital located in Springfield, Virginia. Raised on Long Island and recruited as a lacrosse player, Tom graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1979. After completing Naval Flight Officer training he was selected to fly the F-14 Tomcat and later graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) in 1983. Two years later, Tom was selected to fly in some of the scenes in the movie “TOPGUN”. After several operational tours in fighter squadrons Tom reported to Fighter Squadron 111 as Commanding Officer onboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. Under Tom’s leadership, Fighter Squadron 111 was recognized as the best Fighter Squadron in the Pacific Fleet. Tom survived the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, which included his office. He retired in August of 2003 after serving on active duty for more than 25 years. In addition to his bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy; Tom earned a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University and both a Masters in Biblical Studies and a Masters of Divinity from Capital Bible Seminary.Tom has accumulated over 2200 hours in the F-14A Tomcat, and has made more than 600 aircraft carrier landings. His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and numerous other unit and individual awards.Tom and his wife Deshua have four grown children and a granddaughter. They live in northern Virginia.File Download (48:29 min / 44 MB)

This time the squids are back after some ah...technical difficulties*coughmikecough*, and discuss the governorships of California and Minnesota, Black Chyna’s ass photos, and Macon, Georgia. Nancy Pelosi, yup, Mrs. Pelosi shows up again, as does Mike Privilege. Mike’s anger issues and his jealously over Jeff and Glen’s medals...Particularly something called a Navy Achievement Medal. Sit back, put on the cruise control learn what other medals Mike doesn’t have.Support the show (http://facebook.com/threeoldsquids)

In this episode of the Mandatory Fun podcast, we speak with poet, activist, filmmaker, actor, and Navy SEAL veteran of 22 years, Mikal Vega. Mr. Vega joined the Navy at 17, entered the EOD profession for roughly nine-years, deployed multiple times throughout the world in support of a few SEAL teams when he decided that's what he wanted to do with the rest of his career. At 28, Vega earned a spot on the SEAL teams and added a few more tours of duty to his already impressive resume. After being honorable discharge in 2012, Vega started a nonprofit called Vital Warrior, providing Kundalini Yoga for veterans, first responders, and active duty service members. But, this wasn’t enough for this motivated sailor. Mr. Vega went on to express his creative side by entering the world of film and television and now serves as a military advisor on the hit NBC military-drama The Brave. As veterans, we hold a surplus of talents and personal creativity that we can draw from our unique military service and experiences. Like many combat vets who are fans of narrative filmmaking, Vega uses his in-depth training to bring the realism of combat tactics to the screen. NBC's The Brave focuses on a group of elite Special Operatives who embark on the most challenging and dangerous missions around the world to save the innocent lives behind enemy lines. During his service, Vega held many positions such as a SEAL Platoon Leading Chief Petty Officer, Personal Security Detail Shift Leader, U.S. Navy SEAL Combatives Instructor, U.S. Navy SEAL Demolitions Instructor and Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He holds many awards, including the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during Operation Iraqi Freedom, two Bronze Stars with combat valor, Army Achievement Medal for Operation Joint Guardian Kosovo and the Navy Achievement Medal. Vega’s qualifications include, but are not limited to, Navy SEAL, Senior EOD Technician (Bomb Squad), Breacher RSO, HRST Master, free fall parachutist, U.S. Secret Service, Presidential Security Detail Operations, combat leadership, precision driver, dynamic firearms, SCUBA and closed circuit diving supervisor, Cold Weather Environment Survival, demolitions instructor and martial artist. Following his lifelong passion for acting, he used his career successes to fund Vital Warrior, a system that increases performance and resiliency through non-pharmaceutical stress mitigation techniques that can help veterans and their families recover from wartime trauma. He was recently elected as president of AK Waters Productions and has acted in film and television productions that include “Transformers 4” and “Hawaii Five-O,” among others. Vega lives in Los Angeles with his wife, daughter, and son.

In this highly motivational special episode we take the show to a whole new level. Our focus is the Over Come Mindset as our special guest likes to call it. A mindset that pushes you beyond your self imposed limits. We are honored to welcome former Navy SEAL, New York Times Best Selling Author of "The Trident" and a Warrior in all aspects of life, Jason Redman. This conversation goes deep into the mindset of a warrior. Jason is a motivational man that leaves no room for the weak hearted. Jason set off on a whirlwind career, completing three deployments to South America where he conducted numerous Counter Drug missions throughout Colombia and Peru. He returned in December of 2000 to become an instructor for his SEAL Team’s Basic Land Warfare block of training. He spent the next year and a half teaching Marksmanship, Reconnaissance and Surveillance operations, and advanced communications. Petty Officer 1st Class Redman was one of fifty naval enlisted members selected for the prestigious Seaman to Admiral Program. He began school at Old Dominion University in August of 2001 and in May of 2004 he was promoted to a Naval SEAL Officer. In May of 2006, he graduated from the grueling US Army Ranger Course of Instruction to further his tactical knowledge and increase his understanding of Joint Operations and Army mission planning. In May 2007, Jason deployed to Fallujah, Iraq and served as Mobility Force Commander and Assault Force Commander for over 40 Direct Action missions throughout western Iraq. While acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LT Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive. LT Redman retired from the Navy in 2013 and founded Wounded Wear which later evolved into the Combat Wounded Coalition, a Non-Profit organization which supports combat wounded warriors and families of the fallen. He currently acts as the executive director of the organization and is also the founder and CEO of SOF Spoken, aspeaking company which provides inspirational presentations on leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. He has spoken to many great organizations including the Marriott Corporation, the NFL Cincinnati Bengals, ODU Monarchs Football Team, the MLB San Diego Padres, NASCAR, and the United States Naval Academy. Jason's military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), Combat Action Ribbon (two awards) US Army Ranger Tab and numerous service awards. Don't forget to take notes and implement the lessons that you learn to your daily life. These lessons will lead to the discovery of the Warrior Spirit within yourself. Get Your FREE Manual 8-Steps to Living a Warrior Lifestyle at: https://www.forgingawarrior.com/freemanual Get The Show Notes at https://www.manofwarlive/mow/013

"The Warrior's Heart , Becoming a Person of Compassion & Courage" GUEST: ERIC GREITENS Best-selling author, Eric Greitens, shares with Allen Cardoza, Dr. Melody and our listeners the motivation behind his latest book,The Warrior's Heart, which includes stories from his childhood and teenage years growing up in Missouri. While it is meant to entertain, inspire and empower kids, The Warrior's Heart was also written in a way to teach them about building good character, developing virtue, and making good decisions. One way Eric does this is by embedding short "You" scenarios throughout the book that allow kids to exercise their moral imagination. (For example, in one "You" scenario, they are asked to imagine solutions for dealing with a bully.) Finally, the last chapter of the book is a note directly from Eric to the readers, asking them to serve in their communities. By following the Mission Planning Guide (which can be found at www.ericgreitens.com), they'll be able to do just that. ABOUT ERIC GREITENS Eric served as a United States Navy SEAL officer and was deployed four times during the Global War on Terrorism to Afghanistan, Southeast Asia, the Horn of Africa, and Iraq. He served as the Commander of a Joint Special Operations Task Unit, and as Commander of an al Qaeda Targeting Cell. In 2005, he was appointed by the President to serve as a White House Fellow. His military awards include the Navy Achievement Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star. A photographer and writer, Eric is the author of three books. Strength and Compassion is a collection of photographs and essays that was recognized as ForeWord Magazine's Photography Book of the Year, and as the Grand Prize Winner of the 2009 New York Book Festival. His second book, The Heart & the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL, relates Eric's story of leadership and service as a humanitarian and a warrior, and was a 2011 New York Times Bestseller... and of course his latest The Warrior's Heart.